Get The Best Life Out of a Cell Phone Battery

In previous years, cell phone batteries had a better life if they were completely drained and then recharged completely. On most newer models this is no longer true.

If your phone does not have a full charge when you get it you will need to plug it in and charge it completely. This usually takes between two to four hours and will be indicated on most phones when the charge is complete.

2.When you are not using your phone, plug it in and charge it. It is best to try to plug it in every couple of hours and keep a consistent charge.

3.You can also plug your cell phone is with a car charger or even a computer charger so it doesn't run completely out of charge.

4.Texting and playing games on your cell phone will drain the battery faster. If you are running low on charge, moderate these cell phone activities.

Tips & Warnings

When purchasing a cell phone, ask your salesperson what the best procedure is for charging your phone. Every phone is different and someone with experience in the field is usually up to date on the new technology of cell phone batteries and charging.

Check your manual to see how long you will need to charge your battery.




How Long Do Cell Phone Batteries Last?
The exact amount of time cell phone batteries can last depends greatly on the amount of time the phone is talked on compared to the time it lies idle. Using the phone frequently consumes the battery at a much greater rate, and factors such as how often the battery is fully recharged are also very important.

Time Frame
Most phone batteries have an average talk time of two hours with a standby (idle) time of seven days.

History
The first widely used cell phones, which became mainstream in the 1990s, had an average life of 30 minutes of talk time and 24 hours of standby time.

Geography
A digital phone used in an area with analog service will drain its battery faster as it works to translate the analog signal. Searching for a signal in a no-service area will also drain the battery.

Warning
Some batteries might have their life shortened because they don't recharge fully due to a "memory effect," which causes them to only charge up to a certain level.

Prevention/Solution
The memory effect can be solved by allowing the nokia battery to completely discharge before completely charging it back up.