Can I use iPhone while charging?

Yes, I use my iPhone while it is charging sometimes. Longer Answer: Your iPhone doesn't care whether it is plugged in or not when you use it. The power charges the battery and the battery powers the phone. The only disadvantage is that it will charge slower when you use it while it is charging.
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Is it OK to charge iPhone and use?

Yes, it is completely safe to use iPhone while charging.

However, it may slow your charging speed. If you are a normal user, don't bother about it, but if you are a heavy user, use your iPhone carefully while charging. Wonder why? Apple uses lithium-ion batteries in iPhones, which heat faster than other batteries.
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Can I use my iPhone 13 while charging?

Note: You can use the device while charging. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. Use the original charger and battery to maintain optimal battery performance over the life of your device.
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Does using iPhone while charging destroy battery?

It is perfectly fine to use your iPhone while charging. Be sure you use Apple equipment to charge the iPhone (cable, charger).
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Can I use my iPhone 14 while charging?

Insert the Lightning end of the Lightning-to-USB cable into the port at the base of the device then then plug into the power adapter. Note: You can use the device while charging.
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Is it good or bad to use your phone while charging?

There is no danger in using your phone while it's charging. This myth comes from fears about batteries overheating. Lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous if they have any type of manufacturing defect, but this is rare.
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What ruins an iphones battery?

It's especially important to avoid exposing your device to ambient temperatures higher than 95° F (35° C), which can permanently damage battery capacity. That is, your battery won't power your device as long on a given charge. Charging the device in high ambient temperatures can damage it further.
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How do I keep my iPhone battery healthy?

11 Ways to maintain your iPhone's battery health
  1. Don't let your iPhone overheat. ...
  2. Use Apple's original chargers. ...
  3. Avoid letting your iPhone die. ...
  4. Don't charge overnight. ...
  5. Avoid full charging your iPhone. ...
  6. Get the best wireless charging iPhone cases. ...
  7. Measures to store iPhone for the long term. ...
  8. Optimize your iPhone's settings.
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At what percentage should I charge my iPhone?

Apple recommends, as do many others, that you try to keep an iPhone battery between 30 and 80 percent charged. Topping up to 100 percent isn't optimal, although it won't necessarily damage your battery, but letting it regularly run down to 0 percent can prematurely lead to a battery's demise.
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Is it OK to overcharge iPhone 13?

The short answer is no, you can't overcharge your phone, but the full picture is a little more complicated than that. Modern smartphones have optimized batteries that will stop drawing power once they reach 100 percent.
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Should you charge your iPhone every night?

Shomes recommends charging your iPhone as it needs it. If you go to sleep and it has a 40 or 50 percent charge, leave it. Then charge it some time during the next day when it gets into the red. That way, the battery won't be stressed, and its health will last way longer than it will when overnight charging.
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Does using phone while charging affect battery life?

There is no danger in using your phone while it's charging. When you use your phone while charging, the battery is charging at a slower rate than normal to allow enough power for the ongoing usage.
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How many times can I charge my iPhone in a day?

Apple's requirement for iPhone batteries is that they can be charged once a day. So if everyone's iPhone battery needs to be charged in less than a day, it means it's time to replace the battery.
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What is the life of an iPhone battery?

For most users, this represents approximately two years of use, which is why most people believe that the lifespan of a phone is two years. However when it comes to iPhones, you can expect between three to five years (maybe more) with proper care.
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How often should I charge my iPhone?

Shomes recommends charging your iPhone as it needs it. If you go to sleep and it has a 40 or 50 percent charge, leave it. Then charge it some time during the next day when it gets into the red.
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At what percentage should I charge my phone?

Most Smartphones have a lithium-ion battery that lives longer when charged regularly. Unlike the nickel batteries used in older phones, lithium-ion batteries do best when kept above a 50 percent charge. Repeatedly allowing the battery to drain fully may shorten its life and decrease its overall capacity.
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What is the biggest drain on iPhone battery?

The two things that cause the most battery drain in your iPhone are its screen and cellular service. Obviously, you know when you're actively using your phone, but your iPhone is often performing tasks in the background and even lighting up your screen without you noticing.
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What app is killing my iPhone battery?

Step 1: Open the Settings app, scroll down to the Battery tab, and tap it. Step 2: In Battery, scroll down to the list that reads Battery usage by app. This will give you a breakdown of the apps you use most often and the percentage of their power consumption. Step 3: To see Activity by app, tap Show activity.
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What kills phone battery most?

Avoid situations where your phone can overheat, especially when your battery is fully charged. Your battery drains much faster when it's hot, even when not in use. This kind of drain can damage your battery. You don't need to teach your phone the battery's capacity by going from full charge to zero, or zero to full.
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Does charging to 85 percent help?

Hamilton says that you should only be partially charging your phone to slow down the depletion of your batteries life cycle. She says the sweet spot to keep your battery charged is at 25-85%. “Lithium-ion batteries can be stressed at the extremes.
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What happens if you keep your iPhone charging after 100?

Contrary to popular belief, you should not charge your iPhone 100 percent. While this used to work for older batteries, it is not ideal for lithium-ion batteries. They do not come with memory to calibrate, as such; they'll overheat once they hit 100 percent.
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How do I keep my battery 100 healthy?

Here are 10 things you can do:
  1. Keep your battery from going to 0% or 100% ...
  2. Avoid charging your battery beyond 100% ...
  3. Charge slowly if you can. ...
  4. Turn off WiFi and Bluetooth if you're not using them. ...
  5. Manage your location services. ...
  6. Let your assistant go. ...
  7. Don't close your apps, manage them instead. ...
  8. Keep that brightness down.
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Why does my iPhone stop charging at 80%?

If your device stopped charging at 80 percent

Your iPhone might get slightly warmer while it charges. To extend the lifespan of your battery, if the battery gets too warm, software might limit charging above 80 percent. Your iPhone will charge again when the temperature drops.
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Does fast charging damage battery?

Fast charging is not inherently bad for your phone. The risk comes from the heat that a fast charge generates. Heat, whether it comes from leaving the phone in a hot car or overcharging it, can hinder your battery's performance. In extreme circumstances, the battery can even swell or explode.
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Should I charge my iPhone to 100 for the first time?

Is it bad to charge my phone to 100 percent? For optimized battery life, your phone should never go below 20 percent or never above 80 percent. It may put your mind at ease when your smartphone's battery reads 100 percent charge, but it's actually not ideal for the battery.
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