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#217929 18-Jul-2017 22:33
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Hi I know most people throw away their iphones as soon as a new health fad appears on the internet - 

 

But there may be one of two out there that do special things to charge their phones to extend its lifespan ... could those please explain how?

 

ie charging with high amp charger (ipad charger) would decrease battery life?

 

charging at 80% every night and leaving it overnight would decrease battery life?

 

best to charge from 50-80%? but how to achieve that?

 

if you don't bother yes I understand ... but looking for those true geeks out there :)


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  #1824945 19-Jul-2017 08:15
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This is a rather large read, but it will give you all the answers you want from the Battery University.

 

the takeaway I found was:

 

 * Don't allow discharge to less than 20% unless you can help it.

 

 * Keep the battery as cool as possible. (High amp charge rates increase battery heat, which tends to be the life-limiting factor)

 

 * Think of it like this. A battery can last(very generalised..)

 

        * 100x 0% -> 100% charges. 

 

        * 500X 50% -> 100% charges

 

        * 1000X 75% -> 100% charges.


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