5 Ways to Preserve the Battery Health of Your iPhone

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

Smartphones have lithium-ion batteries that degrade over time.

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With iPhones, users can monitor their battery health, which is measured between 0-100%.

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Once it drops below 80%, Apple recommends users to get it replaced.

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While you can't prevent degradation, you can slow it down by following these tips.

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Don't let your battery percentage drop below 25%.

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Turn on 'Optimized Battery Charging' in your iPhone's battery settings.

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Avoid keeping your iPhone on charge overnight.

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When not in a hurry, use slower 5W-10W adapters to charge your iPhone.

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Use official chargers and cables, and refrain from charging while using your phone.

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