Charging your cellphone is the simplest yet most critical step in making sure it\u2019s available when you need it to be. Fortunately, between wall chargers, car chargers and portable power packs, there are more than enough ways to stay supplied with juice, even when you\u2019re on the go.<\/p>\n
Here are a few tips that will help you make your phone charge faster. Remember, keeping it charged consistently will increase the life of your battery, and it will help you avoid that annoying \u201cLow Battery\u201d message just when you\u2019re about to make an important call or send a text message.<\/p>\n
Tip #1\u2014Turn on Airplane Mode<\/strong> Tip #2\u2014Just Leave It Alone<\/strong> Tip #3\u2014Don\u2019t Overheat<\/strong> Tip #4\u2014Use the Original Charger<\/strong>
\nPutting your phone into Airplane Mode shuts down calling features, reducing the background work it must do while plugged in. This allows it to charge more efficiently. Likewise, you should also turn off both Bluetooth\u00ae and GPS before plugging the phone in to charge.<\/p>\n
\nIt can be tempting to use your phone while it\u2019s plugged in, but this actually makes it work harder and ultimately slows down the charging process. It\u2019s best to charge overnight, or at times when you know you won\u2019t need to use it for a while.<\/p>\n
\nWhen your phone is charging, it\u2019s generating a lot of heat. Don\u2019t leave it on a couch or bed. This will only build up more heat around the phone, making the battery work harder (not to mention, creating a fire hazard!)<\/p>\n
\nThough it may be convenient, it will take much longer to charge your phone using a USB connection to a computer or tablet. The wall charger that came with your phone is specifically designed for it, and will always provide the fastest charge. For some devices, wall chargers even provide \u201csuper charging\u201d, which really speeds up the process.<\/p>\n