The battery has become the cornerstone of a successful user experience in any current technology product - virtually all have one, which typically lasts for several hours in operation, due to the demands of device use..
The capacity of the battery is the key, but, even if we do not take it into account, the use we give it and the care we have with them, will be vital. Let's go over 13 tricks to keep a battery looking like new .
Using Li-Ion batteries is the best option
Years ago, nickel cadmium (NiCad) and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries were the most widely used in laptops, phones, and other portable devices. The so-called “memory effectâ€, which caused these batteries to lose charge capacity and their rapid degradation, led to the replacement of all of them by the new Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries .
Lenovo products, such as the Lenovo Yoga tablet , use this type of battery. The Lenovo Yoga tablet, not because it is a large device (up to 10 inches on its screen), is heavier, not at all, in fact it is quite light and is one of the most autonomous in its category (up to 18.5 hours nothing less). The advantages of these batteries are important..
We must carry out a calibration every so often
In Li-Ion batteries there is no memory effect , charging the battery is usually enough. This does not mean that it is not advisable to carry out a calibration from time to time to adjust for possible errors in loads. This process is done by letting it fully download, and fully load it with the device turned off.
Use suitable chargers
Using the charger that we have on hand, the USB cable that we have on hand or the cheapest charger that we can find, is a temptation. Even so, it is recommended to use the original charger that accompanies each device: we will avoid possible errors, damage to the device and we will have a reliable charge..
Avoid keeping your phone connected with 100% charge
Typically, when fully charged, Li-Ion battery powered devices terminate power without problems or hazards from the mains. However, it is not recommended to keep the device connected too long after charging is complete: it can lead to overheating of the battery or occasional short circuits. Caution is the most sensible measure.
Use a moderate level of brightness on your screen
If we do not need to see the graphics or texts on the screen with all the lighting it can offer or if we do not have vision problems that prevent us from reading fluently, the ideal is to maintain a low level of brightness on the screen. Keep in mind that the screen is the main reason for discharging a battery.
Do not fully discharge the battery
Li-Ion batteries require quite special maintenance: it is not advisable to fully discharge them, moreover, letting a battery discharge below 5% or 10% is even harmful . Always try to load it before reaching those levels.
Disconnect connectivities you don't use or need
If we are reading a document, if we are playing without a network connection, if we are watching a movie or photos stored on the device, chances are we don't need to use connectivity like Bluetooth, WiFi and even the mobile data network, so the best option is to disconnect them to save some battery.
Avoid opening too many applications
Opening apps without measure and keeping them running in the background is another of the quickest ways to end the drained battery without realizing it. Try to close all the apps you don't really need at the moment.
Update your device whenever you can
Update your device without fear. New updates to the operating system usually include improvements to polish the battery consumption of your device, as well as other beneficial improvements related to its general operation.
Turn off automatic sync
If you don't need to constantly sync photos with Dropbox, with Google or with any other online data service, the ideal thing is that you deactivate the automatic synchronization options (which usually work every few minutes or hours) and be yourself the one to activate them when they are required. .
Uninstall apps you don't need
If you are passionate about trying applications but, in fact, you end up using the same ones as always, have no doubts: uninstall all those apps that you do not use. Many apps run in the background without us noticing and all this ends up impacting on battery life.
Turn off vibration
Another point that can be overlooked is that of the vibration of the device: if we have configured that before any pulsation, interaction or notification the device vibrates, the battery life will be drastically reduced. Deactivate this function in the least useful aspects for you.
External load
If all these tips are not enough for your battery to "worthily" support your daily routine, you can always think of alternative ways to charge your battery such as the famous external batteries or Powerbanks or even solar chargers to use while we are outdoors.
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