Ah, the dreaded low battery alert—the ultimate reminder that our beloved smartphones aren’t invincible. If your phone’s battery drains faster than your patience waiting for it to charge, chances are you’re guilty of some habits that are quietly killing your battery. Don’t worry; we’ve all been there! Here are 6 phone habits that are probably deteriorating your battery, and some easy fixes that’ll help you avoid the constant scramble for a charger. We have identified some these issues HERE in the past
1. Charging Your Phone Overnight
It’s so easy, right? You plug your phone in before bed and wake up with a fully charged device. But charging overnight isn’t as harmless as it seems. Overcharging can heat up your battery, and that’s a surefire way to wear it down faster than you can say “Good morning.”
What to do instead:
Unplug your phone once it’s charged to around 80-90%. If you must charge overnight, use a smart plug or charging pad that automatically stops when your phone reaches full charge.
2. Draining Your Battery to 0% Every Time
Do you wait until your phone is gasping for life at 1% before plugging it in? Draining your battery to 0% regularly is like running your car until the gas tank is bone dry—it’s just not a good idea.
What to do instead:
Try to keep your phone’s charge between 20% and 80%. That’s the sweet spot for most batteries. Your phone will thank you later.
3. Using Your Phone While It’s Charging
We’ve all been guilty of this one—scrolling through Instagram or watching YouTube while the phone is plugged in. But using your phone while it’s charging generates extra heat, and heat is basically kryptonite to your battery.
What to do instead:
Put your phone down and let it charge in peace. It’ll charge faster and stay cooler, which means a happier, healthier battery.
4. Cranking Up the Brightness
Sure, a bright screen looks great, but it’s also one of the biggest battery killers. Every time you turn your brightness up to max, you’re telling your battery to work overtime.
What to do instead:
Use auto-brightness or dim your screen manually when you’re indoors. And let’s be real, do you really need your screen to light up like a lighthouse at all times?
5. Never Turning Off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
If your Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are always on, even when you’re not using them, you’re basically inviting your battery to drain itself. These features constantly search for devices and networks, consuming power even when idle.
What to do instead:
Turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when you’re not using them, especially when you’re out and about. Bonus: You’ll also stop your phone from awkwardly trying to connect to random networks.
6. Letting Notifications Run Wild
Between emails, social media, and app alerts, it feels like our phones never stop buzzing. But each notification lights up your screen and wakes up your phone’s battery for no reason. Every little buzz chips away at your battery life.
What to do instead:
Silence non-essential notifications. Do you really need to know about every single “like” on Instagram right away? Keep the alerts that matter and mute the rest.
Final Thoughts
It’s easy to develop some bad phone habits without even realizing it. But by making a few small adjustments, you can keep your battery healthier for longer—and avoid those frantic “where’s my charger?” moments. So, give your phone a break, stop treating it like a power-hungry drama queen, and let it live its best, longest-lasting life!
