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Is it really actually that bad for your battery to leave your cell phone plugged in past 100% charged?


Discover if charging your phone overnight damages the battery and explore effective tips to extend its lifespan. Learn about smart charging technology and simple settings adjustments to optimize your phone's battery health efficiently.

While it is technically recommended to unplug your phone once the battery reaches 100% to help extend its lifespan, the actual benefit is quite minimal. Is it worth interrupting your sleep to unplug your phone? Instead of unplugging at night, a more effective way to extend your battery’s life is by adjusting settings such as reducing the screen timeout delay, which can extend its lifespan more effectively.

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