Will using a different charger ruin my phone?

The fast answer is yes! It is perfectly safe to use any certified charger wattage with any device.
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What happens if you use the wrong charger?

Trying a different manufacturer's charger with your laptop will almost certainly damage your battery. Best case scenario, your laptop's battery will reject the charger. You should only ever use a charger that was produced by the device's manufacturer, even if another charger appears to supply the same amount of power.
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Does using different charging cable damage the battery?

Different USB cables doesn't affect the battery performance. But it affects the charging time your device will take to go from 0% to 100%. A high gauge cable will be able to provide more current with less resistance and so it will be able to charge your Device quickly.
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What happens if you use the wrong wattage charger to charge your phone?

The device will attempt to draw the power it needs. If the charger has the appropriate capacity, it will supply it. If it doesn't it might pull more current than it can handle, potentially burning up the charger and/or damaging the device itself.
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Is it OK to use a different charger for iPhone?

Despite featuring the proprietary lightning port, iPhones and all Apple-made chargers already use the industry standard USB-Power Delivery spec, which means existing chargers will work perfectly fine with the upcoming USB-C iPhone.
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Are 3rd party iPhone chargers safe?

No, third-party chargers aren't harmful to Apple devices.
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Does it matter what charger I use for my phone?

Pick out a charger that matches both the power requirement and the charging standard of your device. If you're planning to charge multiple devices from a single charger, double-check it to make sure it can share enough power on all its ports for your gadgets and that each port supports your required standards.
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Can I use 45W charger for 25W phone?

Unfortunately, tests have shown that there's not much difference when using a 45W power adapter. So, if you have a compatible 25W adapter, it's better to use that instead of buying a new one.
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Can I charge 25W phone with 30W charger?

As long as the voltage is the same, you can use any charger you want.
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Is it OK to charge iPhone with 30W charger?

Overview. The 30W USB‑C Power Adapter offers fast, efficient charging at home, in the office, or on the go. While the power adapter is compatible with any USB‑C device, Apple recommends using it with MacBook Air. You can also use it with select iPhone and iPad Pro models to take advantage of the fast-charging feature.
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What can damage your phone charger?

Many people are guilty of carelessly pulling out their phone charger using the cable once they've finished charging. Using this method to remove the charger instead of carefully removing via the connector is harmful to your charging cable and can cause damage to the casing.
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Are cheap phone chargers safe?

Along with a potential burn and fire hazard, using cheaply made charging components and devices can also cause shock and electrocution. Serious potential dangers aside, they may cost you more in the long run since they can cause damage to your phone, tablet or other electronic devices.
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Does fast charging hurt 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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Is it okay to use someone elses charger?

Cybersecurity experts say that it would be a huge mistake. Cyber experts believe you should never borrow someone else's chargers. It's like borrowing underwear, and you don't do this. Hackers have learned how to implant malware in charging cables and remotely hijack mobile devices or computers.
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Can USB C charging damage battery?

USB Chargers Can Overheat

Charging your phone then becomes a stressful process for both the charger and the phone, which can cause the phone to overheat, thus damaging your phone's battery.
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Will I fry my 20W phone by plugging it into a 30W charger?

Nope! Smartphones will only take up to the amount of power that they can use from the 30W charger. Your 20W phone will not be fried by a 30W charger.
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Will a 45w charger hurt my phone?

Will a 45 watt charger hurt my phone? No, it won't affect your phone, but it will charge at the standard slow rate.
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What happens if you use 65W charger instead of 30W?

Yes you can but, it will charge at the same speed at which it charges with your out of the box charger at 30w and it will not damage or degrade your battery. So, there is no point in getting a 65w charger.
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Will a 45W charger damage a battery?

No. The power rating of a charger has no bearing on the life of the battery nor the consumption of power by the device.
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Is 25w or 45W faster?

The 45-watt power adapter charged the phone slightly faster when starting from 0% over the course of 10- and 20-minute increments. But when plugging in at 25%, the 25-watt charger replenished a slightly higher percentage of the battery after 10 and 20 minutes.
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Will a 65W charger damage my phone?

Is 65W charger safe for iPhone? It won't harm your phone. Fast charging works when you use an Apple USB-C to Lightning cable and one of these adapters: Apple 18W, 20W,2 29W, 30W, 61W, 87W, or 96W USB-C Power Adapter.
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Is it safe to use non Apple chargers?

Using a non-Apple charger is very unlikely to ruin your battery. And in the case of the iPhone and iPad, third-party chargers are very common. The Mac is slightly different, and particularly for those MacBooks with MagSafe connectors, it's best to use an Apple charger.
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Can I charge 25w phone with 15w charger?

As long as the voltage is the same, you can use any charger you want.
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Is it OK to charge a fast charge phone with a normal charger?

You'll still get fast charge with any capable charger plugged in, perhaps just not the fastest the phone can handle.
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Does non Apple chargers mess up your iPhone?

No, it's totally safe to use a non-Apple charger as long as it's rated to work perfectly with an Apple device. In fact, modern smartphones include the ability to regulate the power draw to keep the battery well-protected from overheating, thus preventing the risk of blowing up your phone by using a third-party charger.
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