Is it OK to use iPhone while charging?

It's safe to use the phone while charging. It will slow the charging rate slightly, as the energy from the power source goes to operate the phone, and the battery is charged with whatever is left.
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Is using iPhone while charging bad?

So, with that in mind, when you pick up your phone to use it while it is on charge, the phone slows down the charging speed and diverts the power between charging the battery and whatever it is you are doing to power everything up. In short: it is safe to use your phone while it is charging.
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Is it bad to use your phone while its charging?

Yes, you can use your smartphone while charging. 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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In what percentage should I charge my iPhone?

Apple recommends, as do many others, that you try to keep an iPhone battery between 40 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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How do I maximize battery life on my iPhone?

Store it half-charged when you store it long term.
  1. Do not fully charge or fully discharge your device's battery — charge it to around 50%. ...
  2. Power down the device to avoid additional battery use.
  3. Place your device in a cool, moisture-free environment that's less than 90° F (32° C).
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Can I Use My iPhone While Charging??



Can I play PUBG while charging iPhone?

No obviously, as the phone tends to heat up when you play games while charging. Charging and playing can hurt your iPhone's battery than not charging and playing (i.e not connected to power source). Besides charging rate will also be slower and there will also be CPU throttling due to excessive heat generated.
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What damages iPhone battery health?

One action that can lead to lower battery health is high heat. Heat is a battery's enemy. Cold is no friend to batteries either, resulting in a shorter use time, but that is only temporary until your battery warms back up again. Apple says your iPhone can safely run in temperatures of up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
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At what percentage should I charge my phone?

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."
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How do I keep my battery healthy?

Get the most life from your Android device's battery
  1. Let your screen turn off sooner.
  2. Reduce screen brightness.
  3. Set the brightness to change automatically.
  4. Turn off keyboard sounds or vibrations.
  5. Restrict apps with high battery use.
  6. Turn on adaptive battery or battery optimization.
  7. Delete unused accounts.
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What percent should I unplug my iPhone?

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. “A lithium-ion battery doesn't like to be fully charged,” Buchmann says.
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How many times should you charge your phone a day?

Most suggest the 20 – 80 rule, which you can definitely follow. You can even do 45 – 75 or others. As long as you understand what's harmful to your battery, you can tailor your charging habit according to your needs and daily routine.
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Is 75% battery good for health?

If, for example, your Maximum Capacity is 75%, that indicates that a full charge now will last you as long as a new battery charged to 75% would. So if the new battery would last you for 8 hours, a battery with 75% capacity will last you for around 6 hours.
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How long do iPhones last?

Apple estimates an average lifespan of three years for their iPhones, but many people see a decline in performance around the two-year mark.
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Is it bad to charge while playing?

Avoid taking calls or playing games while charging mobile

If you have the tendency to play games, watch videos or talk over the phone while it is charging then you should stop doing it. The phone not only gets overheated unnecessarily there are chances of electrocution as well.
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Can you use 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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Will playing games damage iPhone battery?

Gaming itself is a battery exhausting activity for any phone and Siri does not stop functioning when you are playing games. Turning it off will save the battery otherwise spent on Siri's background activities.
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Can I use iPhone for 5 years?

Based on this information, it can be inferred that iPhones may last 4-5 years, depending on the compatibility of the latest software updates. This figure assumes that iPhones will become less functional if the devices are used without the latest software update.
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Why do iPhones only last 2 years?

By their nature, lithium-ion batteries degrade over time, storing less and less of a charge. This happens very quickly on a device we use 24/7.
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Why do iPhones break after 2 years?

It said the lithium-ion batteries in the devices became less capable of supplying peak current demands, as they aged over time. That could result in an iPhone unexpectedly shutting down to protect its electronic components.
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When should I replace my iPhone?

Apple tends to support its iPhones with software upgrades for five years, while Android phones will receive security updates for a minimum of four years. “So, theoretically, a phone can last as much as five years, with care,” she says. A phone can last as much as five years, with care.
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How long should iPhone battery last?

The battery in your iPhone is capable of around 300 to 400 complete battery cycles, or full charges before reaching 80% of its original capacity. This usually takes about two full years of iPhone use, which is why we tend to think of smartphones as having a two-year lifespan.
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Is 84 battery health Good iPhone?

84% is close to 80% (the suggested limit percentage to replace the battery)... and when the battery is reaching the critical point of its life, it might have sudden / unpredictable behaviors. I would make a full backup of your device then have your battery replaced at an Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider.
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Is it bad to unplug your iPhone before fully charged?

Since the iPhone's release, there has been a lot of speculation about the best way to care for an iPhone's battery, including the rumour that it needs a full charge before you should unplug it. This is actually false and is based on old technologies that were never a part of the iPhone's design.
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Is it OK to charge iPhone multiple times a day?

It's same no matter how often do you charge your iPhone. No problem! Since newer batteries can calibrate themselves so you don't have to do full charge and full discharge. So, that means that you CAN charge your iDevice how many times you want.
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