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Do you have to charge your iPhone at night?We look at the best ways to keep a battery healthy
DoorMartyn Casserly
Contributor, Macworld11. september 2023 1:30 PDT
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IPhones are remarkable devices, but they lose their shine when the battery is dry.That is why it is important to fit in the cell and to ensure that you always charge it properly.
In this article we explain the steps that you have to take if you want your iPhone to last every day until late and continues to do this as many years as possible.
How to charge an iPhone with a cable
OfFastest way to charge an iPhoneUse a cable.IPhone 15 this meant to use a USB for the lightning cable.From iPhone 15 you need a USB-C for USB-C cable.
But it's not as easy as it.For the fastest charging, the lightning cable connection with a USB-C charger must be, so you need a USB-C for lightning cable and no old USB-A for lightning cable.
Although Apple says that a 20W loader can charge an iPhone quickly, newer iPhone models will charge faster if you use a 30W or faster charger.
Lees overDear Lightning CabulatesInBest USB-C for USB-C cables for iPhone.
How to charge wirelessly on an iPhone
You can charge wirelessly from iPhone 8.From iPhone 8 to iPhone 11 used this Qi wireless charging stand.From iPhone 12 you can use Qi Chargers or faster Magsafe Chargers that are clamps on your iPhone with a ring with hidden magnets for a more efficient fit and therefore faster wirelessly charging.
Qi loaders ranging from 5W to 15W;Magsafe chargers from 7.5 to 15W.Due to the magnetic fit, Magsafe Chargers will be faster, although on the same watt as Qi, a Magsafe Charger, Charger, if you can (and your iPhone is version 12 or newer). Read our recommendations forBest Magsafe Chargersand alsoBeste Magsafe Power Banks.
The newest QI2 loaders must match Magsafe with a loading speed of 15W;see Wat is Qi2For more details.
FAQ
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Can I charge my phone at night
Since the smartphones arrived, the most common way to charge them must connect them when you go to bed and then interrupt them in the morning with a full load to go with the day.
This was very logical because batteries took a long time to fully charge, because the eight hours in bed gave both the user and the device time to recover from the efforts of the previous day.
But now that the period needed to charge a battery is dramatically reduced, it is time to consider how to fill the tank.
IPhones use lithium ion batteries because Apple says that they "charge faster, last longer and have a higher power density for more battery life in a lighter package".This is all fine functions, but one thing that Li-on is not really about, reduced to 0 percent and then back to 100 percent every day.
Like many others, Apple recommends that you try to keep an iPhone battery between 30 and 80 percent charged.Tops up to 100 percent are not optimal, although it will not necessarily damage your battery, but to make it run to 0 percent to the death of a battery-early agency.There is an exception because it is considered a good shape to make a complete charging of 0-100 percent about once a month, simply to keep the battery in good condition.
In all other cases, however, it is the best practice to fill your battery at regular intervals, so that it stays in the sweet place.Fortunately, this should keep the cell healthy for as long as possible.To make this easier, recommend that we recommend an extra charger at work or in your car, so that you can skip the iPhone when you see the battery fade.
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Can I use a charger to charge my iPhone?
Generala Dvice is that you have to use the charger that is supplied with your device.If you have an iPad, the corresponding charger is also compatible and your iPhone can actually take faster to a full tank than its own charger.
But there are faster, smaller and cheaper chargers who beat Apple's own.There are various charger on the third partyIn de Apple StoreBut we only tested for youBest iPhone chargersTo make your choices much easier.
Charging an iPhone via a cable is the fastest way to get back on full power, but wireless charging is often more convenient.From iPhone 12, Apple has added a magnetic technology called Magsafe that makes wireless charging more efficient and therefore faster.
Avoid cheap knock-off products that are known to damage units in some cases.Are cheap iPhone chargers safe?Function for more information.
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Does an iPhone damage quickly?
No.iPhone 8And later) then the battery and iOS work together to ensure that it does not overheat or cause damage.
If you have a thick protective cover on your iPhone, it can be a good idea to remove it while using a fast separator, so that the heat is easily spread and the software warnings do not activate to delay the power stream.
To learnThe fastest ways to charge an iPhone.
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Is it safe to save a charged iPhone?
If you find out that you are traveling without your device or leaving it unused for a few weeks or months, ensure that it is charged to around 50 percent before switching it off.
This protects the battery cell to die while it is stationary.The battery still loses the load with a slow but steady speed, so after six months it has to charge up to 50% again.
See our for more ways to get the best energy performance of your iPhoneHow to improve the iPhone battery -lifeGuide, or if you are worried that the cell can experience problems, readHow to check the health of the iPhone.
