Our lives center on smartphones today. But, even the newest device is useless if its battery dies often. The majority of modern smartphone devices use Lithium-ion (LI-ion) batteries to keep them running. Lithium-ion batteries are the high-end of the rechargeable battery industry. They are smaller in size, require low maintenance and are environmentally safer than older batteries. Here are some tips to extend your battery life. Follow these expert tips from Credo to keep your phone charged all day.
What is a Lithium-ion battery
Lithium-on batteries in mobile phones consist of an anode (typically made of graphite), a cathode (often composed of lithium cobalt oxide), a separator, an electrolyte, and two current collectors (positive and negative). They operate by transferring lithium ions from the anode to the cathode during discharge. This transfer creates free electrons in the anode which generate a charge at the positive current. This electrical current then powers the device.
When the battery is charged, the process is reversed, with the lithium ions moving from the cathode back to the anode. This allows the cycle to start again when the device is used.
How save your mobile phone battery
Charge Smart, Charge Often – Don’t wait for your battery to die. Today’s batteries like frequent top-ups. So, charge your phone often. Aim to keep it above 50% for best results.
Unplug at Full Charge – Once your battery hits 100%, unplug it. Trickle charging cuts its lifespan. Avoid smothering your phone under pillows or books.
Turn Off WiFi and Bluetooth – Switch off these features when not in use. This saves power. If you’re out and about running errands all day, the phone is going to attach any AP it can find. This increases the power drain. So, switching WiFi off will extend your charge and the overall life of your battery.
Identify the Culprits – Check which apps use the most power. You can delete them or adjust settings to save power. Credo reports that the four most power-hungry features are: camera, location, microphone and WiFi connection. When all those functions are running in the background, they’re burning up a lot of your charge. Cloud storage provider PCloud found the top 10 battery hogs to be:
Fitbit- Verizon
- Uber
- Skype
- Airbnb
- Bigo Live
- Tinder
- Bumble
Dim the Screen – Lower the screen brightness slightly to save your phone’s energy.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Turn off auto-brightness. Then, adjust the brightness bar until you’ve reached your desired level of brightness.
- On your Android device, tap Settings > Display > Tap the slider next to Adaptive brightness and switch it to the off position. Then, adjust the brightness bar until you’ve reached your desired level of brightness
Dark Mode Magic – Use dark mode for a stylish look and better battery life. It consumes less energy.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Display & Brightness. Select Dark to turn on Dark Mode.
- On your Android device, open Settings, tap Display, then toggle on Dark.
Upgrade Wisely – If your phone always needs charging, consider a new one with a better battery.
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Master these techniques to say goodbye to midday charging! Now, enjoy uninterrupted digital adventures!
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Ralph Bach has been in IT long enough to know better and has blogged from his Bach Seat about IT, careers, and anything else that catches his attention since 2005. You can follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Email the Bach Seat here.