Five Habits That Keep Your Phone Battery Healthy

Every battery loses a little capacity over time, but how you charge it decides how fast. These five habits cost nothing.

• Keep it cool. Heat is a battery's worst enemy. Do not leave your phone in a hot car or charge it under a pillow.
• Stay between 20% and 80%. Most phones offer an optimised charging setting that does this for you.
• Use a good charger. A certified charger and cable deliver steady power and protect the battery.
• Take the case off when it gets hot. A thick case traps heat during fast charging.
• Update your phone. Updates often improve how the battery is managed.

If your phone now lasts much less than it did, a battery health check in its settings will tell you whether it is time for a new battery.