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Should You Always Use the Official Charger for Your Phone?

Should You Always Use the Official Charger for Your Phone?

Most of the time—but not always—the charger that came bundled with your phone will fit the bill. ... As long as you're using the right cable or the right wireless standard (and it's difficult not to), you can use just about any charger with your phone.

  1. Is it safe to use a different charger for your phone?
  2. What happens if you use the wrong charger for your phone?
  3. Is it bad to use non Apple Chargers?
  4. Should I use original iPhone charger?
  5. Is it bad to charge your phone to 100?
  6. Is it OK to leave phone charging overnight?
  7. How many times should you charge your phone a day?
  8. Can normal phone be charged with fast charger?
  9. Can I use my phone while charging on power bank?
  10. How can you tell a fake Apple charger?
  11. Will the iPhone 12 have a different charger?
  12. Is it OK to use a non Apple charger for iPhone?

Is it safe to use a different charger for your phone?

Always charge your phone with its own charger

Unlike laptops, smartphones use a universal charging interface the microUSB port. However, if the charger you use does not match the original, it will affect battery performance, capacity to store charge and overall life (if done repeatedly).

What happens if you use the wrong charger for your phone?

Truth: Knockoff chargers could damage your phone's battery. ... “The fluctuation of voltage can damage the charger port, and even damage your battery.” In a pinch, an off-brand cord probably won't do as much damage as a knockoff of the piece that plugs in to the wall or car might.

Is it bad to use non Apple Chargers?

iPhone is more sensitive to out-of-spec voltage and low quality power supplies than Android is according to many anecdotal reports. ... You could be referencing any model iphone or charger so its only a guess what you connected and no way to answer the question. It is not necessary to use only an “authentic” charger.

Should I use original iPhone charger?

Using a Non-Apple Charger is Dangerous. They say that charging your iPhone with non-Apple brand cell phone cables can damage your device. This is only half true. If your charger is from a trusted company and is labeled “Made for iPhone/iPad,” then you are totally safe.

Is it bad to charge your phone to 100?

Plug it in when the phone is between 30-40%. Phones will get to 80% quickly if you're doing a fast charge. Pull the plug at 80-90%, as going to full 100% when using a high-voltage charger can put some strain on the battery. Keep the phone battery charge between 30-80% to increase its lifespan.

Is it OK to leave phone charging overnight?

Android phone manufacturers, including Samsung, say the same. “Do not leave your phone connected to the charger for long periods of time or overnight." Huawei says, "Keeping your battery level as close to the middle (30% to 70%) as possible can effectively prolong the battery life."

How many times should you charge your phone a day?

Your phone's battery lifespan vs the norm

Typically, a modern phone battery's (lithium-ion) lifespan is 2 – 3 years, which is about 300 – 500 charge cycles as rated by manufacturers. After that, the battery capacity will drop by roughly 20%. How often you charge will affect the battery life, for better or worse.

Can normal phone be charged with fast charger?

Not at all. In fact, a higher amperage charger will likely charge your phone even faster, and it can do so safely. ... The phone will just charge at the normal speed its designed for.

Can I use my phone while charging on power bank?

Avoid using smartphone while it is connected to powerbank

Avoid using your handset while it is connected to the powerbank. Using the device in this mode will increase the internal temperatures and shorten battery life.

How can you tell a fake Apple charger?

Compare packaging and writing on the cable

An Apple Lightning to USB cable has "Designed by Apple in California" and either "Assembled in China," "Assembled in Vietnam," or "Indústria Brasileira" on the cable about seven inches from the USB connector. You'll see a 12-digit serial number at the end of this text.

Will the iPhone 12 have a different charger?

The Apple iPhone 12 series has the same old lightning-to-USB-C cable in the box, but without the adapter. So if you don't have the old charger with you, you would need to shell out some bucks on purchasing a new one. Moreover, there are no earphones or cases, so you'll need to purchase them at an extra cost too.

Is it OK to use a non Apple charger for iPhone?

Answer: A: USB is an industry standard so I wouldn't worry about non-Apple chargers. In fact, I've been using non-Apple chargers on several IOS devices for almost ten years with no problems. I would, however, recommend that you always use Apple cables or Apple-certified cables.

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