The lithium-ion batteries in our smartphones lose capacity over time. Now TÜV Süd has explained which common mistakes should be observed when charging the cell phone. This can increase the service life of batteries.

The batteries in smartphones, notebooks and other electronic devices don’t last forever. After a few years at the latest, it becomes clear that some capacity has been lost is. In many cell phones, the battery cannot simply be replaced by yourself; instead, a “repair” has to be carried out by a specialist. There are many reasons why cell phone charging errors should be avoided.

TÜV Süd: avoid mistakes when charging smartphones

TÜV Süd has now explicitly devoted itself to the subject of lithium-ion batteries and explained what smartphone owners should pay attention to (source: Telecom trade). In particular that Avoiding deep discharges is the focus here. In plain language: The cell phone battery should never be completely discharged. Otherwise it can lead to dangerous defects within the battery cells, which has a negative effect on the performance.

On the other hand, care should also be taken when charging that the phone never fully charges. This happens more often when charging overnight, says TÜV Süd. What is also certain is that cell phone manufacturers have made significant improvements in this area of ​​late. Many models today have battery management that intelligently adapts the charging behavior. According to TÜV Süd, the ideal battery level is between 30 and 70 percent.

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Charging your cell phone: It all depends on the temperature

The life of lithium-ion batteries can be extended if the smartphone protected from extreme cold and heat will. The batteries do not get moisture or even wetness. In addition, bumps and falls can lead to short circuits in the battery cells.