Simple, Practical and Useful Information. (Is it okay to charge my phone overnight?)

Curious Thursday #13 - Simple, Practical and Useful Information.

Question: Is it okay to charge my phone overnight?

Answer: YES! All iphones and most android phones are made in such a way that they stop charging once the battery reaches 100%. There is no such thing as overcharging.

Question: Really now? Are you sure?

Answer. For sure. That's one of the many reasons why they are called SMARTphones because they're wise enough to stop charging on their own.

Question: What will destroy my battery then?

Answer: Good question. Our phones batteries have only a certain amount of charge cycles or the maximum number of times you can charge it before it stops working properly. In order to not reduce your battery life charge cycle ... DO NOT drain your phone's battery to 20%-10% or less and then charge it to 100%. This is the best way to destroy your battery.

Question: Can you summarize?

Ofcourse:
a. It's okay to charge your phone overnight
b. Do not drain your battery or make it go lower than 20% and then charge it to 100%. This reduces the life of your battery
c. Have a battery pack with you at all times

Did you learn something today? If you did, you're welcome!!