7 Common Phone Habits That Reduce Battery Life

Stop these everyday mistakes before they damage your phone's battery. Stop these everyday mistakes before they damage your phone's battery.

Charging to 100% Every Time

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Letting the Battery Drop to 0%

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Using Cheap or Fake Chargers

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Gaming While Charging

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High Screen Brightness All Day

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Too Many Apps Running

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Ignoring Software Updates

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