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A closer look at your charging habits

Most of us live in fear of a fading phone
battery when we are out and about, we
don’t worry too much about that battery’s
eventual lifespan. Do you know that you
shouldn’t charge your battery to 100 percent?
You shouldn’t let it get down to minimum
charge or zero percent either. That can
cause internal damage to your phone. The rule with some batteries is to
keep them 50 percent or more most of the time. When it drops below 50
percent, top it up a little if you can. You can charge your phone this way
a few times in a day. You should also make it a point to use the charger
that came with your phone. There have been incidents of cheap chargers
actually catching fire.

Maintain a cool temperature

Heat is harmful to phone batteries. Your phone is safest at room temperature.
Avoid placing it next to other devices such as laptops as they generate
heat. If you are keeping all your gadgets right next to one another, try to
separate them.
Invest in-phone wipes or cleaning solution

Your phone is a breeding ground for germs and
bacteria. Think of all the things you touch before
touching your phone: go to the restroom, hold
money, eat, and other activities that lead you to
gunk up your device. Studies have actually found
that your phone screen houses more bacteria
than a toilet seat. This is why you should clean
your phone regularly. All you have to do is simply disinfect your phone
with an antimicrobial spray and wipe it with a soft cloth.

Protect your phone and data

Set a screen lock on to keep your information safe and render
the phone useless in the event it gets lost or stolen. Not using a
lock screen is the android equivalent of going out and leaving
your front door open for burglars.

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