Is it okay to unplug the phone before it is fully charged?

Many phone users have the habit of unplugging the battery before it is fully charged, or charging intermittently.

Is it okay to unplug the phone before it is fully charged?

It seems like a bad habit but it is true. The nature of Lithium-ion batteries in phones does not need to be fully charged.

You should keep the battery at 20 - 80% is the safest zone for the phone, do not wait until 100% then unplug the charger. In addition, you should not wait until the battery is empty to plug in the charger, but plug it in as soon as you receive the notification (usually around 20%).

Is it okay to unplug the phone before it is fully charged? (Illustration)

Notes on safe phone charging

You should also note how to charge your phone safely to extend battery life as well as limit the worst situation happening to your phone, specifically as follows:

Check the charger quality before use

To ensure the safety of your phone, before plugging it into a power source, carefully check the cable and charging cord to see if it is of good quality, is tight enough, has the outer protective rubber layer peeled off, is there any gap due to stretching, or is the internal wire exposed...

This is the top note before charging the device.

Use genuine chargers of clear origin

Currently, the situation of fake chargers, counterfeit chargers, unclear origin are rampant in the market. This type of charger is often cheap, targeting the psychology of buyers. But when used, it is very dangerous, can cause fire and explosion, adversely affecting your phone.

Using genuine chargers with clear origin will increase battery life and ensure your safety. Please choose to buy from reputable charger suppliers.

Limit using the device while it is charging

The habit of using your phone while charging will cause your battery to overheat, causing the battery to fail. Even charging the phone on a high voltage current will cause the device to heat up, and if you continue to use it while charging, the temperature will increase even more, which can easily lead to fire or electric shock.

Do not charge in damp places, it can cause short circuit and explosion.

This is a rather unlikely scenario, but you should still be careful in situations like when you just washed your hands and your hands are still wet but you still plug in the charger, or the charging cord is too tangled around the charging dock.

Store charging cables properly

Proper storage will help limit damage to your charging cable. Keep the charging cable in a cool, dry place, roll it up after use to avoid tangling, avoid stretching the charging cable which can cause the internal wires to break.

So, this article has helped you answer the question: Is it okay to unplug the phone when the battery is not fully charged?

Khanh Son (Synthesis)

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