Should I unplug iPhone when fully charged?

Once the battery is full, the iPhone begins releasing a minute amount of its charge so it can continue receiving a charge without being damaged. Once the indicator says 100 percent, you can unplug it at any time.
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Is it OK to leave iPhone plugged in after fully charged?

Well, the rule of the thumb is to avoid charging your iPhone overnight. Naturally, lithium-ion batteries are reactive. As such, they can easily overheat especially when left overnight to charge. This can cause them to catch fire, as was the case with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
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At what percent should I unplug my iPhone?

Do not fully charge or fully discharge your device's battery — charge it to around 50 percent. If you store a device when its battery is fully discharged, the battery could fall into a deep discharge state, which renders it incapable of holding a charge.
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Is it okay to unplug iPhone at 60%?

Don't let it fall below 20% (or higher) and avoid fully discharging the battery unless calibration is needed. Unplug at battery level between 80% (or lower) and 100%. Don't let your phone stay at 100% level for too long, i.e., plugging to charger after fully charged.
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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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Why You Shouldn't Charge An iPhone To 100%



How do I keep my iPhone battery healthy?

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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How long should a 100% charged iPhone last?

Few things are more frustrating to users than having their iPhone's battery die when they need it most. The battery on an iPhone should last between 10 to 17 hours on a full charge.
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Can I unplug my iPhone at 100?

Charging at 100 Percent

Once the battery is full, the iPhone begins releasing a minute amount of its charge so it can continue receiving a charge without being damaged. Once the indicator says 100 percent, you can unplug it at any time.
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Can I unplug my iPhone at 97%?

No. You can unplug your phone any time you like. In fact, if you never charged it beyond 80% capacity, it would last longer (more charge-discharge cycles, of course, not a longer runtime), as that would basically eliminate one kind of aging that occurs in your battery.
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Is it okay to unplug my iPhone on 90%?

Charging a phone till 100% is VERY BAD for your battery.. always keep the battery between 20%-95% (ideally never below 40%, but definitely never below 20%, and never above 90- 95%).. unplug it when it reaches 90% . If you plan to store the phone away, keep the battery at 50%.
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Should you charge your iPhone to 80% or 100%?

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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Can you stop iPhone from charging past 80%?

Turn off "Optimized Battery Charging"

One of the main ways that it does this is by preventing your iPhone from charging past 80% at certain times. If you'd rather have your phone charge to 100%, though, you can easily turn this feature off in your battery settings.
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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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What happens if you leave a fully charged phone plugged in?

If you leave your phone on the power adapter for long enough, the battery will drain a little bit to 99 percent instead of 100 percent. Then, the charger will kick in to take your phone back up to 100 percent before it shuts off again.
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What happens if you leave a device plugged in ever after it is charged 100%?

1 Answer. The correct option is Option C It can overheat. When a device is plugged in after it is 100% charged it can overheat and may blast or the battery life is affected.
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What is the best percentage to unplug your phone?

So, the trick: Don't let your phone's battery drain completely to zero, and when charging it, only let it reach about 85 percent and then unplug. If you do fill your battery completely, don't leave the device plugged in; doing so constantly can cause your electronics to age faster in the long run.
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Is it OK to unplug your phone before 100%?

This is a myth. There's no need to shut down your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
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Should I unplug charger when battery is fully charged?

To be on the safe side, it is better to unplug when device is fully charged and avoid a fire.
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How many years does a iPhone battery last?

An iPhone lithium-ion battery typically holds up to 500 charge cycles, or about two years; before you will see a degrading of the battery to 80% of its full capacity. You complete one charge cycle when you have used an amount equals 100% of your battery's capacity.
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How often should you fully charge your iPhone?

The Best Practice, however, is to charge the phone overnight, every night. As it stops automatically at 100% you can't overcharge it doing this. You thus start the day with a fully charged phone.
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Can an iPhone last 10 years?

You can expect somewhere between five and seven years of major iOS updates, plus potential security patches beyond that.
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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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How do I know my iPhone battery is unhealthy?

Review your iPhone battery health

Go to Settings > Battery, then tap Battery Health & Charging. iPhone displays information about your battery's capacity, peak performance, and whether your battery needs to be serviced.
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What should battery health be on iPhone after 1 year?

Apple considers any iPhone with a battery capacity of 80% or above to be in optimal condition. In fact, Apple feels so strongly about battery health that its 1-year warranty covers any battery at 80% capacity or more. It's not unusual to see iPhones that, after one year, still have a battery capacity of 95% or above.
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When should I replace my iPhone battery?

When the capacity of your iPhone battery dips below 80%, you'll see the following message: “Your battery's health is significantly degraded. An Apple Authorized Service Provider can replace the battery to restore full performance and capacity.
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