Why it’s best to avoid charging your phone to 100% (and what to do instead to preserve battery life)

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Good habits for taking care of your drum kit

No need to be an expert: a few simple steps are all it takes to extend the life of your phone.

  • Recharge in small increments rather than letting it drop to 0%.
  • Opt for quality chargers, supplied by the manufacturer or certified.
  • Avoid excessive heat, the battery’s worst enemy.
  • Let the optimized load do the work when possible.
  • Reserve 100% for exceptional days, those when you will really need maximum autonomy.

Why do we love seeing 100% on screen so much?

Let’s face it: that little number is reassuring, like a symbol of security. Yet, learning to be satisfied with 80% can truly make a difference. Your phone will work just as well, but its battery will age more gracefully. It’s a shift in mindset: you don’t need maximum capacity to be efficient.  Optimized charging  and a  long-lasting battery  are more than enough for everyday use. 

What if your battery has already lost some of its capacity?

No worries: it’s never too late to adopt better habits. Even if your phone already seems to be getting old, adjusting how you charge it can slow down its battery drain and allow you to keep it longer without considering a premature replacement.

While we wait for the batteries of the future

New technologies are emerging that promise longer-lasting and more durable batteries. But until they’re in our hands, it’s best to take care of the ones we use every day.

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