If your biggest iPhone struggle is getting your device to keep a charge for longer than a few hours before you need to power it up again, take note: some tech experts like TikToker Kagan warn that the issue could be something you’re doing. Discovering the root cause of your phone battery drainage issues is key to coming up with a solution. You probably already know that deleting certain apps like Facebook and Snapchat can help boost your battery, but are you sure all of the accessories you use with your phone have its best interests in mind?
According to Kagan, one super popular, must-have iPhone accessory is the cause of much battery drainage grief. And worse: it can ruin your device in ways that can’t be fixed. Here’s the accessory to keep on your radar — and to avoid — for a better-working phone.
Wireless Chargers
It’s easy to assume that wireless chargers are simply chargers — but more convenient because they allow you to simply drop your phone anywhere and let them work their charging magic. But Kagan cautions against thinking of wireless chargers the same way you would any other charger.
“While wireless charging is not inherently bad, using only wireless charging to charge your phone is a very bad idea,” Kagan said. “It would essentially mean your battery health is going to reduce faster than most and there’s almost nothing you can do about that.”
How Do Wireless Chargers Work?
Wireless chargers work by using electromagnetic induction that transfers from the charger to your device. Although Kagan doesn’t go into deep detail about why wireless chargers can affect your battery, the main culprit that is often floated in this theory is that these chargers generate extra heat — and extreme heat is a cause of phone and battery degeneration.
While it’s true that wireless chargers generate more heat than traditional chargers, not all tech experts are in agreement about their dangers. Qi-certified wireless chargers, for example, regulate the charging speed in an effort to ensure they aren’t giving off too much heat. If this type of charger detects too much heat, it automatically pulls back on its charging speed to compensate for it.
At the end of the day, there is still debate over whether wireless chargers can negatively affect your phone battery. If you are interested in using one, make sure it’s Qi-certified and always remove your phone cover prior to charging as an added precaution.
