A common charging habit was quietly killing my iPhone's battery - here's the fix
A common iPhone charging habit—charging in the car—can overheat the device and degrade battery health over time. Excessive heat, especially in vehicles exposed to sun or extreme temperatures, accelerates battery wear. Users can mitigate damage by avoiding direct sunlight, using ventilation, and monitoring charging conditions.
- ▪Excessive temperature is a key factor in premature battery wear.
- ▪Car charging creates a high-heat environment that can trigger the iPhone's 'Charging on Hold' mode.
- ▪The author observed consistent overheating when charging the iPhone in a car, regardless of charging method.
- ▪Charging in hot or cold cars exposes the phone to temperature extremes not accounted for in human comfort settings.
- ▪It's possible to charge an iPhone in a car safely by taking precautions like shading the device and managing airflow.
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