Myths of Charging Phones Overnight

R eady to speed debunk the myths of charging phones overnight? Alright. Let’s go. Samsung and other Android phone makers unanimously agree.

 "Do not keep your phone plugged in overnight or even for extended periods of time," says an official apple technician.   

"Keeping your phone's battery level as near to the center (30% to 70%) will effectively extend the phone's battery life in the long run," Huawei claims.

The verdict's out: Make sure to have your phone charged though make sure that it's not at 100% for long periods of time. Especially not overnight!

It's true that once your battery is full, it'll automatically cease charging, but if it dips to 99 percent, it will take extra energy to go back up to 100 percent. This continuous cycle shortens the life of your battery. Due to this reason, most phones have charge regulating features.

Manufacturers' Suggestions

Turns out, the longevity of your battery isn't just determined by when the phone was produced. There seem to be a number of additional elements to consider, such as dramatic temperature changes and your recharging habits.

Your phones' lithium batteries age chemically with time, allowing them to hold lesser and lesser charge. This is why your older phone's battery doesn't last as long when it's charged.

Is it true that charging your phone overnight makes a significant difference?

When iPhones "remain fully charged for extended periods," Apple warns, "their battery health is seriously affected."

Leaving Your Charger Connected Overnight Is Not a Good Idea

Whether or not to keep your charger connected is a personal choice. While we don't think there is a right or wrong response here, safety guidelines urge disconnecting chargers immediately after usage to avoid a fire.

However, if you reside in a region where such incidents are uncommon, you should be okay keeping your chargers plugged in.

Consider the following guidelines to help you decide the best way to proceed. If you see any of the following, you should disconnect your charger:

1. Whether it's in use or not, your charger warms up rapidly and/or generates rattling sounds. In this scenario, we advise you to get new chargers.
2. Water leaks are a frequent problem for you or the neighbors.
3. Animals are allowed to wander around your homes. When the electrical wire is linked to a gadget, they might trip over it or even chew through it.
4. There are power irregularities, surges, or no lightning protection.

To be clear, it's perfectly safe to use your phone when it's still plugged in. But make sure you aren't near any water and aren't charging with a shady third-party charger.

Your Phone Shouldn't Be Charging Overnight

There have been no dangers in leaving your phone charging overnight—well, er, at least from what we have heard so far. No horror stories have been attributed to this one!  Your phone will not overload, nor will the power harm your battery, ruin your charger, or cause a fire. (We're presuming that you're not using a faulty charger and also that your wiring is in good working order.)

Lithium batteries in modern smartphones contain built-in mechanisms that prevent your device from collecting power after the battery is completely charged. You shouldn't, however, keep your phone connected all night, every night.

You may overheat your smartphone and cause serious harm if you're using an older model that isn't meant to handle persistent heat exchange. Make sure to read the handbook and recommendations to stay safe.

Like we said. Experts say otherwise. 

Maintain Your Battery

There are a few more things you can do to maintain your battery in good working order:

• You don't have to wait to charge the battery until it's completely dead. When you take your phone from zero to one hundred percent, you've used up a whole charging cycle. So charge whenever it's most convenient and don't sweat about the percentages.

• Maintain as much cooling as possible for your phone. Because heat shortens the life of batteries over time; putting it beneath your pillow or duvet is amongst the worst things that you can do as a user too. It works the same whether you leave your phone outdoors in the sun or when it's freezing outdoors.

• Make sure to disconnect your phone if you're woken up in the middle of the night and see it fully charged. It won't make much of a difference, but it won't harm either.

So that wraps up for myths of charging phones overnight and more from us. If you had heard some of these before, perhaps this article has helped shed light on the whys and whats of charging your device.