{"id":44144,"date":"2023-11-28T12:19:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T12:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/?p=44144"},"modified":"2023-11-28T12:19:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T12:19:06","slug":"the-three-little-known-charging-tips-that-instantly-improve-your-battery-and-a-bad-habit-that-can-break-your-phone-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/world-news\/the-three-little-known-charging-tips-that-instantly-improve-your-battery-and-a-bad-habit-that-can-break-your-phone-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"The three little-known charging tips that instantly improve your battery – and a bad habit that can BREAK your phone | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

EVERYONE has bad phone habits – be it strolling around without a case or never being able to put it down. <\/p>\n

Whatever your vice is, there are three routines you should quit to instantly improve your phone battery. <\/p>\n

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One of them could even result in you permanently breaking your phone. <\/p>\n

GET A PHONE CASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

You want your pricey handset to be protected, right? <\/p>\n

Dropping your phone can damage the battery – and not having a case only increases that risk. <\/p>\n

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DON'T FALL ASLEEP WITH YOUR PHONE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experts advise against sleeping with your phone for a whole host of reasons, such as radiation fears and the overexposure to 'blue light' which can keep you up at night. <\/p>\n

But another cause for concern is the chances of you rolling over onto it. <\/p>\n

Covering your phone while it's charging is a big no-no – and that includes a human body while it's in the land of sheep. <\/p>\n

This is because phones can quickly overheat when they charge.<\/p>\n

"I can personally attest to it," Jason Cohen of PCMag wrote in September. "Don't cover your phone with anything while it's charging and don't charge the device in bed."<\/p>\n

He explained: "Years ago, I woke up one morning to find my phone underneath my body and burning my bare chest. <\/p>\n

"At some point in the night, I had rolled onto the phone, causing the\u00a0device to overheat. <\/p>\n

"Not only did it burn my body, but it burned itself out and stopped working."<\/p>\n

Any hard, flat surface is good to place your phone on while its refuelling – just avoid the plush, squishy surfaces. <\/p>\n

Otherwise, you might have to fork out the cash for a new handset.<\/p>\n

TAKE CARE OF YOUR CABLES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your charger is your battery's lifeline – so treat it well. <\/p>\n

Damaged wires can lead to charging issues and even become a fire hazard. <\/p>\n

To elongate your charger's lifespan, avoid wrapping the wire too tightly – even if it looks neat and compact. <\/p>\n

And quit the yanking, too. <\/p>\n

Always unplug the charger from the actual plug instead of pulling it out from the cord. <\/p>\n

If your current charger is fraying or seems to have melted, it's time to get a new cable.<\/p>\n

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