Electronics

[Tinkrbl44]

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@haddon9 wrote:

Yes apps like Google maps can use up a lot of battery.  Is there a reason that you don't charge everyday?

I use my phone for texting, talking, photos, GPS, weather and my daughter sends photos & videos of my baby grandson almost everyday.  I watch the baby videos multiple times and I find myself smiling and laughing each time.

I also put the phone in another room from my bedroom to charge each evening.

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@haddon9 

With my new Samsung I try to let the battery run down to below 30% before re-charging.  Supposedly, doing that is good for battery life.   

[haddon9]

@Tinkrbl44 What is it supposed to do by waiting until it's under 30%?  Does it give the battery a longer life?

My phone is around three years old (iPhone 11) and is still working great.  I just assumed that most people charged their phones everyday if they use it often.

[Tinkrbl44]

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@haddon9 wrote:

@Tinkrbl44 What is it supposed to do by waiting until it's under 30%?  Does it give the battery a longer life?

My phone is around three years old (iPhone 11) and is still working great.  I just assumed that most people charged their phones everyday if they use it often.

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@haddon9 

I'm no expert, but ... supposedly .... it helps extend battery life.   

I'm sure someone here will have a reason this does or doesn't matter.  Hopefully, lol.

[gadgetgal613]

Charging a phone depends on how you use it.  If it's off in in your car, my guess is you doon't use it much.  My cell phone is my only phone and needs to be charge depending on how I use it. 

[monicakm]

@Tinkrbl44 

"They" also now say to not charge your phone over 80%.  I don't follow that advice.  My Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra might as well be sown into my palm.  It goes in the bathroom with me (including the shower), it goes to bed with me to watch Instagram and cast YT videos to the Google Nest Hub on my nightstand, and hands free in the car.  I do NOT use it while dining out.  Neither does DH unless we get in a discussion where we have to Google something.  Never without it.  I got started with a cell phone being a full time accessory when I was taking calls from flooring stores and interior designers to book jobs for DH.  Battery lasts all day and till I go to bed.  There is a 10 ft charging cable wrapped around the bed post.