Charging iPhone 5

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Greetings all, was just curious as to how I should charge my iPhone 5.. Not literally plug it in no, but should I always complete charging til 100%? This is because I use my iPhone a lot and I have to charge it daily.
 
But won't it overcharge and damage the battery in the long run?
 
I try go through proper charge cycles. I often just play a movie on silent and leave it in the room to finish off the remaining battery life for the day and then do a full charge when I go to bed. My phone is still relatively new but I have had no issues with the battery life. I am actually quite impressed with it.
 
Now read.

And I quote.

Use iPhone Regularly

For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Be sure to go through at least one charge cycle per month (charging the battery to 100% and then completely running it down).

I deduct that not fully charging it every single time is ok with Apple. And if it's ok with Apple, it should be ok with you.
 
Datura said:
I try go through proper charge cycles. I often just play a movie on silent and leave it in the room to finish off the remaining battery life for the day and then do a full charge when I go to bed. My phone is still relatively new but I have had no issues with the battery life. I am actually quite impressed with it.
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Discharging is NOT a good idea with these modern batteries.

Rather top it off when you have a chance than letting it drain and starting over.

Like was said in the posts above do it once a month if you absolutely feel you need to but I'm of the opinion not doing it at all is probably better.

My iPhone 4S gets charged in the car every morning on the way in to work and on the way out and it's not had a single problem.
 
SauRoNZA said:
Discharging is NOT a good idea with these modern batteries.

Rather top it off when you have a chance than letting it drain and starting over.

Like was said in the posts above do it once a month if you absolutely feel you need to but I'm of the opinion not doing it at all is probably better.

My iPhone 4S gets charged in the car every morning on the way in to work and on the way out and it's not had a single problem.
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Apple recommends the battery be fully discharged once a month?
 
SauRoNZA said:
Discharging is NOT a good idea with these modern batteries.

Rather top it off when you have a chance than letting it drain and starting over.

Like was said in the posts above do it once a month if you absolutely feel you need to but I'm of the opinion not doing it at all is probably better.

My iPhone 4S gets charged in the car every morning on the way in to work and on the way out and it's not had a single problem.
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I read that. I admit, I am a little obsessive when it comes to depleting the battery regularly. I think I should research it more...
 
FrankyF said:
Apple recommends the battery be fully discharged once a month?
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Yes like I said once a month is fine.

But now some people will take this to their head and do it once a week...or worse every single day.


Also I do believe this has a lot to do with the software calibration side of the full charge, more so than the battery technology itself.
 
Ok so I won't let it die til 0%, got it. Will also charge it here and there without it actually being battery low regularly ryt?
 
I have never intentionally either fully charged or fully discharged my iphone battery. I charge at night before I sleep. Occasionaly I forget, then I just plug it in at work. Once or twice, I even let charge for an hour after it was almost dead and I had to rush out. No problems.

Maybe once in a blue moon I might switch the phone off completely.

I really wouldnt worry about it. Just let it charge while you sleep as suggested.

I replace the entire phone at least every 24 months anyway by taking up the free upgrade option.
 
apple5. said:
Greetings all, was just curious as to how I should charge my iPhone 5.. Not literally plug it in no, but should I always complete charging til 100%? This is because I use my iPhone a lot and I have to charge it daily.
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Download a app called Battery Doctor it's free and will help with when and how for charging your iPhone 5.

Charging overnight is not the best option as I have noticed if you leave I in the charger for more than 6hrs the battery seems to drain faster...
 
KingLv said:
Download a app called Battery Doctor it's free and will help with when and how for charging your iPhone 5.

Charging overnight is not the best option as I have noticed if you leave I in the charger for more than 6hrs the battery seems to drain faster...
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Thank you
 
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