With the constant release of new cell phones, we tend to switch phones frequently. When that happens, you may choose to keep your old device as a backup. How do you store a cell phone that you may not be using for a long time?
To store your cell phone, charge it up to between 40% and 80%. Place it inside an airtight bag or a plastic, wooden, or glass container in a dry and dark spot at room temperature. To avoid deep discharge, charge the phone battery every three months.
In this article, we go over some essential tips on how to store a cell phone and how to keep your old phone healthy.
How to prepare a phone or tablet for long-term storage?
You can prepare your phone or tablet for long-term storage in three simple steps:
Step 1: Charge your phone battery
Start by charging your phone battery to between 50% and a maximum of 60%. Now, you must be wondering why not fully charge the device or fully discharge it?
That’s because a fully discharged device is always in danger of falling into a deep discharge state.
Once your phone battery is in a deep discharge state, it’s very difficult to recharge because the battery cells have built higher resistance. In some cases, a deep discharge renders the phone battery incapable of further usage.
On the flip side, storing a fully charged battery for an extended period of time can lead to a shortened battery life due to loss of capacity.
Step 2: Power off the device
We recommend powering off the device before storing it for a long time. This will prevent further battery use and keep it at optimum health for longer.
Step 3: store it at an optimal temperature
Batteries should always be stored in a cool and dry environment. The temperature should not be freezing cold or boiling hot. The optimum temperature for storing a phone or tablet is 90° F (32° C).
In some cases, removing the battery from your device is also recommended, but whether you should remove the battery or not depends on the device.
For example, some devices have a power consumption of 0 when they’re powered off, but sometimes, the battery is over-discharged and damaged when stored for months.
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