Is It Safe to Charge Overnight? (And Why Freezing Your Battery No Longer Works)
Is It Safe to Charge My Phone Overnight? (Samsung & iPhone Explained) Many people plug in their phone before going to sleep and leave it charging until morning. Some say it damages the battery, others say modern phones can handle it. Here’s the real answer based on what we see daily in our NZ repair […]
Extend Battery Life on Samsung & iPhone: The Only Settings That Actually Work
How to Make Your Samsung & iPhone Battery Last Longer (Real Repair-Shop Guide) Phone batteries are consumables – but with the right habits and settings, you can easily gain extra hours every day and extend the overall lifespan of your Samsung or iPhone battery. 1. More and More Customers Asking for Battery Replacements At our […]
Long-Term Storage: What Happens to Your Battery
Long-Term Storage: What Happens to Your Battery (Phones, Tablets, Laptops) Lithium-ion ages even when unused. Store wrong and you get deep discharge, swelling, or a device that won’t wake. Here’s the storage setup that works — and the recovery steps after months in a drawer. 1️⃣ Set Charge to ~50% (Safe 40–60%) Charge or discharge […]
Should You Let Your iPhone Battery Go Flat Before Charging?
With older phones, many of us were told to let the battery go flat before recharging. But do today’s iPhones need this too? Short answer: no. Modern lithium-ion batteries don’t need to be fully discharged before charging, and in fact, this practice can wear them out more quickly. Here’s why letting your battery go flat […]
How to extend your phone’s battery life
Top Tips for Prolonging Your iPhone’s Battery Life If you find that your iPhone’s battery doesn’t seem to last as long as you’d like, you’re not alone. With our increasing reliance on smartphones for everything from communication to entertainment, keeping battery life in check is a must. Luckily, there are some simple yet effective steps […]