One of the most crucial things you can do to extend the life of your phone is to monitor its battery health. We’ll walk you through a few ways to maintain the best possible way to make phone battery last longer 2025
Introduction
We use smartphone on a daily basis in Ghana but one topic that pops up frequently is battery life. Continuous charging can be annoying for both Android and iPhone users.And also a waste of precious time.
In Ghana people complain after having a walk for a while, they often recharge their phones between short distances. After switching to battery habits, people rarely need to recharge midday.
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How do phone batteries work?
Electrons from the power source enter your phone’s battery when you plug it in. Lithium ions are drawn to these electrons. Imagine them as little, light metal balls. They go from the cathode to the anode inside the battery. The phone’s battery is charged as a result.
- The lithium ions go from the anode to the cathode when the phone is unplugged from the power source. The battery will “die” once all of the lithium ions have reached the cathode since it will no longer be able to create a circuit.
Why Does a Phone’s Battery Deplete So Fast?
1.It’s too bright on your screen:
The more energy you use, the more battery you use. Most phones have a feature that automatically adjusts the brightness of your screen to match the lighting in your environment.
When I’m outdoors in Accra midday, my screen brightness increases switching to a dark theme saves me a lot during midday drain.
2.Instead of using Wi-Fi, you’re using data:
Report attributes that, Wi-Fi connections require less battery power than data connections. At my work place, Wi-Fi is better so I always prefer to switch off mobile data when possible. It really helps my battery last longer.
- However, because it struggles to stay connected to a weak signal, a weak Wi-Fi connection may deplete more quickly than one that is robust. However, because it struggles to stay connected to a weak signal, a weak Wi-Fi connection may lose power more quickly than one that is strong.
3.The phone is out-of-date or antiquated:
In contrast to LCD (liquid crystal display) panels, OLED (organic light-emitting diode) screens used in smartphones released after 2017 lack backlights. The report attributes that this enables the screen to use less power when displaying darker colors.
4.The temperature of your phone is really high:
Report attributes that, mostly in Ghana Extremes in temperature can have a detrimental effect on how well your battery performs. In particular, it frequently hinders the battery’s ability to retain a charge.
One dry season, my phone got so hot in my pocket when going out for vaccination with a hospital nurse. Remember to keep your phone cool in hot weather and warm in cold weather.
5.You charged your phone too long:
To some extent, you can extend the life of your phone’s battery by reducing the number of times you charge it to 100%.
- Do you want to prevent letting your phone get entirely low, just as you might avoid overcharging it?
The optimal battery charge limit is 80%. However, it’s crucial to remember that charging your battery will eventually lead it to deteriorate.
6.Always look for updates to the operating system:
There are numerous ways that system upgrades might improve the efficiency of your phone’s battery usage. Some contemporary operating systems, for instance, offer capabilities that help your phone better restrict the amount of time that apps run in the background.
- Other upgrades allow your phone to manage the amount of battery it uses when charging.
- It’s always a good idea to keep your operating system updated since as technology advances, operating systems discover ways to automatically reduce the energy consumption of your phone.
How long is the battery life of a phone?
These days, lithium-ion phone batteries typically last between 500 and 1000 charge cycles or at least a year and up to five years at full capacity.
- The older batteries will then have less capacity, which means they won’t be able to retain a charge as long or as effectively.
Ways to Increase Android and iphone Battery Life.
1.When you are able to connect to a Wi-Fi network, turn on Wi-Fi:
Having cellular data turned on drains your battery in offices or labs. I will always urge you to switch to your personal, campus or work place Wi-Fi because it drains less battery than your 4G even with weak signal.
2.Change the screen timeout and brightness on the display:
As with laptops and TVs in our various homes, the screen on our phones drains a lot of its battery life. Your smartphone will auto-adjusts its brightness level, but if your battery starts running low to levels that make you anxious, adjust the screen brightness lower to conserve battery life. I mostly set my screen timeout to 40 seconds when I’m not actively on my phone, this helps especially when I’m browsing or using my data.
3.Turn Off Data-Fetching and Push Notifications:
The instantaneous delivery of everything is a convenience of contemporary technology. You’re always receiving updates from emails, news, the weather, and celebrity tweets. In Ghana, most news apps push constant notifications. I will advise disabling background fetch for some apps so that your battery isn’t constantly waking up. Most student or the youth of Ghana like continuous data-checking this action drains your phone’s battery in addition to being detrimental to your mental health. Try to modify the push alerts and data-fetching intervals in the apps you use often and settings on your phone.
4.Save Battery Life by Not Looking for a Signal:
In Ghana, because of poor network in some areas, phones search for a signal while its battery is low. Go into Airplane mode to turn off cellular data when you’re in an area with a weak cellular connection. Most phones cellular and data radios are turned off when in airplane mode, however certain devices’ Wi-Fi is still operational.
5.Don’t overheat your phone:
All batteries, including those in laptops and phones are harmed by heat. If you remove your phone from a heated case or pocket, avoid leaving it in a hot car, and find other ways to keep it cool, you might be able to prolong its life a little bit.
FAQs
1. Does using battery-saving mode affect your phone’s performance in Ghana’s networks? Yes. On slower networks here in Ghana, switching to battery saving mode might disable background data and delay messages, so I prefer you become selective when it comes to that.
2.How can I speed up the charging of my phone? Turn on Airplane Mode or shut down your phone to speed up the charging process. Use USB-C chargers to expedite the charging process if your device is compatible. When your phone is charging, avoid using it.
3.Does charging overnight damage the battery? Modern smartphones stop charging at 100%, but keeping it plugged in constantly can cause minor wear over time.
Conclusion
Even if you try to follow all the correct measures, your phone can still malfunction. Since making most changes, I notice my phone lasts through the entire working day without worrying about recharging. I encourage students and smartphone users in Africa(Ghana), to try changing one or two attitudes you will need to start small, and you’ll likely see real improvement. But I hope this article will make phone battery last longer than expected.
