The correct way to charge an iPhone battery, proven to last
So that the iPhone battery doesn’t get damaged quickly, users must know how to charge the iPhone battery correctly. You can’t be careless or arbitrary.
There are many complaints that batteries are easily damaged, battery percentage errors, battery health decreases and batteries waste. Even though it was the user’s own fault for charging the battery irregularly.
If there is an error, you can calibrate it first, read the tutorial article here > calibrate the iPhone battery.
But if it drops badly, you have to replace it with a new one. The price of the battery is quite expensive, I just want to cry.
OK, because this problem often occurs, in this opportunity I will share an article on how and tips to charge the iPhone battery so that it doesn’t get damaged easily.
Come on… just take a closer look at the tips!
The Correct Way to Charge an iPhone Battery
If you charge the iPhone battery incorrectly and do it repeatedly, the battery will quickly become damaged, therefore you have to know how to charge the iPhone battery correctly.
Following are the steps and explanations for charging the iPhone correctly.
1. Charger iPhone Before Battery Percentage Below 20%
Before charging the battery, there is something you need to pay attention to, namely how much battery is still available.
Do not charge iPhone battery below 20%. Actually that’s fine, but this is not good for battery health.
1.1. What happens when the charge goes below 20%?
The battery will work harder because it receives a higher electrical voltage, so the battery will heat up faster. If you do this frequently, the battery life will decrease.
1.2. When should the iPhone be charged?
The right time to charge the battery is when the battery percentage is 21% -30%, the main thing is not to get a low battery notification.
Charger when the iPhone temperature is normal or not hot. If your iPhone is hot, you should let it sit for 5-10 minutes first.
Also avoid charging the battery during the 40% – 80% interval, this is when the iPhone is in good condition to use.
2. Use an original charger adapter and cable from Apple
One of the accessories that iPhone users must have is an original charger head and cable.
If you buy an iPhone officially, such as from iBox or Erafone, you will definitely get a charging head and cable that comes with the iPhone itself.
These accessories are really important! Because it is one way to care for your iPhone battery so that it lasts longer.
So make sure that the charging equipment you use is original.
The thing is, I once tried using KW accessories, the battery health dropped by 1 percent in just 15 days. Normally, after 2 months of use it drops by 1%, but it also depends on how you use the iPhone.
Alternatively, if the charger adapter or cable that came with it is lost and you don’t have the money to replace it with a new (original) one, use another charger head and cable.
2.1. Using the iPad Charger Head
If the iPhone charger head is damaged or lost, you can use the iPad charger head. However, there are rules you should know, namely the number of amperes and voltage provided by the iPad adapter.
For example, I am an iPhone 7 Plus user. The maximum wattage limit that the iPhone 7 Plus should receive is 12 watts. So, you have to use a 12 watt charger adapter or below.
Basically, just adjust your iPhone model by looking at the wattage limit rules accepted by that iPhone. Don’t do more so the battery doesn’t leak quickly.
2.2. Using MFi Certified Cables
For cable replacement, you can be more calm. Because apart from Apple, there are many choices of products from third parties that sell iPhone accessories that have received MFi certification (Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod).
MFi cable is a non-official Apple product, but has received a certificate from Apple. Apple recommends using cables that are MFi certified
Some lists of brands that have released MFi certified products:
- Anker
- Beasus
- McDodo
- Aukey
- Vivan
- Ugreen
- Remax
- etc.
The brands above have released many of the best products for the needs of all iPhone models.
3. Open the Case Before Charging the Battery
Does your iPhone use a casing? It is best to remove it first before charging the battery.
Using a casing while charging will result in the iPhone’s heat temperature increasing, because it will block air circulation or even have no air circulation at all.
Remember the enemy of batteries is heat! Do whatever simple things you can to prevent the battery from getting too hot.
4. Activate Airplane Mode
To avoid overheating due to activities running in the background on your iPhone, you should activate airplane mode.
Apart from being able to make the battery charging process faster, activating airplane mode can also prevent battery cells from being damaged or leaking quickly.
It’s even better if the iPhone is disabled while charging. Unfortunately, the iPhone can’t charge when it’s off, so just turn on airplane mode instead.
5. Charger iPhone until 100% full
How many percent should the battery be charged?
This question becomes an endless conversation every time it is discussed on an iPhone forum or discussion group.
Some say it has to be up to 100% and there are also those who suggest charging the iPhone to just 80 percent.
So which one is this, it just makes you even more dizzy!
For me, I follow the flow of charging the battery until it is 100% full. As long as the charging reaches 100%, unplug it immediately (don’t take more than 30 minutes).
I have proven that for approximately 2 months, the health of the iPhone battery is maintained and has not dropped even 1% (remember to use the original adapter and cable).
Please follow the flow that you think is right!
Avoid This when Charging iPhone
There are several reasons why your iPhone battery can quickly become damaged due to errors in charging. It’s best to avoid the things below so that your iPhone battery lasts longer.
1. Charging on the Laptop USB Port
One of the things that many smartphone users do to charge the battery is to connect their smartphone to a laptop or computer.
Why is it not recommended? Because the incoming current is very weak. The output issued is only around 0.5 Amperes. In general, iPhone chargers normally produce an output of 1 Ampere.
It’s best to only connect your iPhone to your laptop when transferring data.
2. Frequently charge your iPhone using a Power Bank
It’s nice to charge using a power bank, you can carry it anywhere, it’s really practical.
But, did you know that charging your iPhone battery too often using a power bank can shorten the battery life.
How can that be? Because a power bank does not completely supply stable electrical power, it is not like charging directly to electricity at a socket.
Moreover, if the quality of the power bank and the technology are bad, just be prepared to spend your pocket money to replace a new iPhone battery.
3. Using Wireless Charger
Research in journals American Chemical Society (ACS) states that wireless charging provides a different heat effect. This heat can shorten battery life.
Placing the iPhone in the wrong position (at an angle) on the wireless charger also affects the heat generated, you must really place it in the middle of the wireless charger.
It’s quite dangerous too, so it’s better to go back to a conventional charger.
4. Using the iPhone while it is charging
The bad habit of most people is to keep using the iPhone while it is charging, even worse while playing games. This will cause heat to increase because iPhone activities continue, not to mention our bodies which can transfer heat to the iPhone.
It’s best to postpone using the iPhone while it’s charging. As already suggested, activate the mode airplanso that there are no notifications that tempt you to open your iPhone during the battery charging process.
5. Forgetting to unplug the charger when the battery is 100%
Something that often happens to most people is forgetting, one of which is forgetting to unplug the charger for hours.
Indeed, today’s smartphones are equipped with PIMC (Power Management Integrated Circuit) which is responsible for regulating current and battery management. The presence of PIMC can carry out the task of stopping battery charging automatically.
Don’t feel too safe, even though there is a PIMC, the charger will work and still provide incoming power, even if it’s a little.
Tips for not forgetting to unplug the charger when charging your iPhone
So that you no longer forget to unplug the charger, I will give you simple tips. You do this by installing an iPhone battery alarm application.
- Download the Battery Alarm app on the App Store.
- Open the Battery Alarm application.
- Set how many percent the battery is charged until the alarm will ring.
- Finished.
Here I set it to 100%.
When the battery reaches 100% the alarm will immediately ring.
The final word
That’s the article about the correct way to charger an iPhone battery. The thing that I think is most important when charging a battery is to keep the temperature normal, don’t let it overheating.
Once again, I remind you to always use original products from Apple or from third parties that are MFi certified.
I hope this helps!
