Battery empty? This is how you charge a smartphone faster | Tech

Most smartphones last at least a day after a full charge. But if the battery indicator turns red, you want the battery to be back to 100 percent quickly. There are a number of reasons why your smartphone charges slower than you would like. In general, it is easy to do something about it.

One of the most important elements when charging a smartphone is the cable. If your cable contains cracks, it can cause it to no longer work properly.

But be careful, because damage is not always visible from the outside. If you have another cable at home, try it to see if it works better. If so, you can use that cable from now on or buy a new one.

The length of the cable is also important. In general, the shorter the cable, the faster the device attached to it charges. In addition to the length, the thickness of the cable also affects the charging speed. A long, thin cable has more resistance, so the voltage at the end is lower. This causes your phone to charge more slowly. If you use a long cable, you may be better off with a shorter one.

Have you bought a different charger since you bought your smartphone? If you do not use the original accessories, this may be the reason that your battery does not run out as quickly. Non-genuine chargers can supply a different current or voltage than your phone supports.

If your smartphone has the option of fast charging, this does not automatically mean that the manufacturer actually supplies a charger that uses this fast charging function. View the specifications of the charger to find out what the wattage is and possibly purchase a fast charging plug if your device supports this.

Wireless charging is convenient, but the price is that it often takes longer than if you just connect your phone to the wall socket. If you want to get away from home quickly, it is advisable to opt for wired charging. If you use a wireless charger, make sure you position your device correctly.

And keep an eye on your phone, because vibrations during notifications can cause your device to move something. With a bit of bad luck, it will vibrate exactly from the ideal charging location, so that the device may not get enough power to charge.

Do you charge your phone via a laptop or power bank, or do you use the cigarette lighter in your car? Often these are not the most powerful energy sources, so that your smartphone charges more slowly. It is best to charge a smartphone by plugging the charger directly into a wall socket.

Do you need the smartphone as soon as possible? Do not use the device while it is charging. Ideally, you should switch off your phone completely, so that no apps are active and no connections are made via WiFi or Bluetooth.

If you don’t want to turn off your smartphone because you want to remain accessible, close as many apps as possible that run in the background. On Android devices, open the settings, go to ‘Applications’ or ‘Apps’ and then press ‘Force Quit’ when you have selected the desired app. On an iPhone, you swipe up from the bottom of the screen and close open apps by swiping them up.

Over time, some dust or dirt may get into the charging port of your phone. When you insert the cable, it cannot make a good connection. There is a chance that your phone will not even charge at all if you move the cable slightly. You can clean this opening by means of a cotton swab or a spray can with compressed air.

If these tips do not help, then the port of your smartphone may need to be replaced. Wear can occur in the gate due to frequent use. If this is the case, you can consider having the connection replaced by a telephone repairman. However, this wear can be a silent hint that you’re better off with a new smartphone†