[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] keeping cell phones charged

[john rudy]

When I put the cord in it usually says "fast charging". If it doesn't I replug and then it normally says "fast".  I don't seem to have control over what type of charging takes place.  It is a Samsung Galaxy

John Rudy
781-861-0402
781-718-8334 (cell)
John.rudy at alum.mit.edu 

13 Hawthorne Lane
Bedford, MA  01730-1047


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From: LCTG <lctg-bounces+jjrudy1=comcast.net at lists.toku.us> On Behalf Of Paul Garmon
Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 10:59 PM
To: Lex Computer Group <lctg at lists.toku.us>
Subject: Re: [Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] keeping cell phones charged

On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 3:21 PM Robert Primak <bobprimak at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Fast charging wears out a battery faster than normal recharging.


It not at all clear that is true with any recent phones (although who knows with cheap knock offs), see:

   - Does fast charging affect battery life? 6 phone battery questions,
   answered - CNET
   <https://www.cnet.com/how-to/does-fast-charging-affect-battery-life-6-phone-battery-questions-answered/>


My favorite phone tip for saving battery is to just turn down your screen brightness to the minimum level necessary to view what you want (sometimes needs to be a bit brighter for better quality picture viewing). This often saves battery power and therefore extends "battery life":

   - Use auto-brightness for the screen | Gadgets Now
   <https://www.gadgetsnow.com/slideshows/8-tips-to-extend-your-smartphones-battery-life/use-auto-brightness-for-the-screen/photolist/51135049.cms>


You can probably spend your time not worrying about this subject at all, as batteries are not even all that wildly expensive (well, compared to the phones), and you can get an officially new battery for an iPhone from Apple:

   - iPhone Battery Replacement - Official Apple Support
   <https://support.apple.com/iphone/repair/service/battery-power>

The interesting thing is that Apple often won't replace a phone battery unless THEY consider it dead and will actually test it and recommend other things like updating (or resetting) your OS if they find the battery is OK (in their eyes).  There are also many places that provide aftermarket battery replacement.  You can even do it yourself for many phones, if you are adventurous, but there's always a chance you'll break your phone.

Many people just upgrade their phone before the battery dies anyway.  I've had my phone for about 4 years and the battery is still acceptable, but not like new, so maybe time for a new phone (and it comes with the latest OS, so that's good!)? 🤑



Paul
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