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? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we go over some essential tips on how to store a cell phone and how to keep your old phone healthy.
\nHow to prepare a phone or tablet for long-term storage?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can prepare your phone or tablet for long-term storage in three simple steps:
\nStep 1: Charge your phone battery <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s because a fully discharged device is always in danger of falling into a deep discharge state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once your phone battery is in a deep discharge state, it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.
\nStep 2: Power off the device<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.
\nStep 3: store it at an optimal temperature<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u00b0 F (32\u00b0 C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, some devices have a power consumption of 0 when they\u2019re powered off, but sometimes, the battery is over-discharged and damaged when stored for months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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