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Drawbacks of Charging a Smartphone Using USB-C

PSafe Newsroom — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:00:13 +0000

Although USB chargers are much smarter now than they used to be, they often aren’t smart enough to stop charging your phone when your battery has reached 100%. This can lead to overcharging your device, which can damage your phone battery and shorten its lifespan. Whenever you charge your phone, use Total Charge to monitor your phone’s charging process and prevent overcharging:

Total Charge will notify you when it’s time to disconnect your phone, in order to protect and preserve your battery life. You can also see your phone battery’s status, and which stage it is in. This will give you a better idea of your phone’s charging process, which will help to extend your battery’s life further.

USB Chargers Can Overheat

One drawback of charging a smartphone through a USB-C connection is that USB chargers can get very hot. This is especially true if you’re using an old or poor quality, cheap charger. Charging your phone then becomes a stressful process for both the charger and the phone, which can cause the phone to overheat, thus damaging your phone’s battery. It could even render your device unusable.

Not All USB Chargers Work the Same

The idea behind USB-C was to develop a charger that could charge all devices, from PCs to Androids, tablets, and even Apple products. Unfortunately, not all USB-C chargers do this well — many cannot charge other devices at all. However, universal charging has improved a lot over the years. That means that, if you’re stuck with a dead device while in class or at work, you can likely borrow someone else’s charger and it’ll work.

Still, even if you order a charger off of Amazon from a reputable source, it may not work as well as it claims. There’s also the possibility that the charger that comes with your new phone or laptop may not be a safe charger to use. In both instances, the charger could be incorrectly assembled, making it unsafe to use. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to tell if you’ve got a faulty charger or not.

USB Ports Can be Easily Infected With Malware

It’s possible that a USB cable could become infected at some point in the manufacturing process or if neglected when out in public. This becomes more complicated because USB chargers are necessary to then charge the device. Malware such as BadUSB can infect a device through a USB port without showing signs of a malware infection.

Is Buying a Faster Charger Really Worth It?

PSafe Newsroom — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 16:00:21 +0000

The charger that comes with your Android usually works pretty well. But if you’re looking for a second charger or a replacement, there are a lot of different options available. No matter which type of charger you use, you should always keep an eye on your phone when it’s charging in order to avoid overcharging your phone. Overcharging can weaken your phone’s battery and lead to your device overheating, which can then damage your battery and shorten its overall lifespan. Use the Total Charge feature to protect your device as it charges:

Total Charge will monitor your phone’s charging process and alert you when it’s time to unplug your phone. That way, you’ll never have to worry about damaging your phone’s battery life. You’ll also be able to see the stage that your phone is in while charging so that you can gain some insight into your phone’s charging process.

If you’re looking for a new charger, you may be tempted to buy a “fast” charger. While there are many reputable fast chargers on the market today, you should be cautious about purchasing a fast charger that seems “too good to be true.” Before purchasing a new charger, you should always take into account the reviews, the price, and the claims.

Not Worth it: Discount Fast Chargers

You should definitely avoid any discount chargers that claim to be fast-charging. Not only will they not live up to what they claim to do, but they’re likely to be more dangerous to use. These cheap chargers are more likely to overheat or spark, which can damage your phone or even cause a fire.

Worth it: Fast Chargers From Reputable Sources

Qualcomm’s quick chargers are among the best fast chargers on the market. Before purchasing a Quick Charge charger, you’ll need to make sure that your device is compatible. If your phone has one of the latest qualcomm processors, then it’s likely compatible with Quick Charge. Quick Charge chargers can charge your phone up to 80% in about 30-45 minutes, depending on the model that you have.

However, it should be noted that Google doesn’t support fast chargers. This is because fast chargers modify the voltages beyond the standard level for USB charging. That means that even if the fast charger is from a reputable source, it is far riskier to use than a standard charger. So, if you’re nervous about damaging your phone, it might be worth it to stick with a standard charger.