As per common belief, people charge their new smartphones the very first time by typically draining it out and then charging it for 8 to 12 hours non-stop. This behavior may have been true in the era of nickel batteries, however you need not resort to such practice for today’s lithium-ion batteries. Are you wondering…

1. Avoid overnight charging. 2. Avoid full cycle charging (0 to 100) every time. Instead charge your phone 20-80% regularly. 3. Avoid playing games or watching videos when your phone is being charged. 4. Use fast charging sparingly. 5. Do not charge your phone when the room temperature or your phone itself is is too…