Overview
- Users should plug chargers into wall outlets before connecting them to phones and remove phone cables before unplugging chargers to prevent voltage spikes and electrical arcs.
- Avoid operating smartphones during charging to reduce heat buildup and minimize battery degradation that can cut lifespan by up to 25% annually.
- Unplug devices as soon as they reach full charge to limit repeated top-off cycles driven by automatic updates scheduled overnight.
- Remove idle chargers from power outlets to eliminate phantom power draw that can account for up to 10% of household electricity consumption.
- Use only certified or original chargers and keep battery levels between 20% and 80% to maintain protection systems and prolong overall battery health.