How to Charge Batteries .....

[vja4Him]

I know there is already information on this topic ..... I have read conflicting advice on how to charge cell phone batteries, but I want to make sure and get the maximum use and life from the ZeroLemon 10000 Extended Battery for my Note 3 .....


The directions from the company simply state to give six full charges, but there is no explanation exactly what that means. I have sent the company a question regarding this issue, but still have not yet received an answer .....


I just finished the third full charge. When I received the battery, I charged it for 12 hours before unplugging from the charger. Then allowed my Note 3 to go completely dead (to Zero %). Then charged again for 12 hours. Did this three times so far.


I'm only getting around 37 hours of medium to heavy use, or about 1 1/2 days, and around 18-20 hours of Screen On Time, which seems somewhat impressive!


After I go through six charging cycles, should I always charge for 12 hours, or is this no longer necessary?


-- Jim

 

[Satchel_Charge]

I personally subscribe to the 40%-80% rule

Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries - Battery University

 

[Jeffrey]

For best results, charge when it drops below 30% and never allow it to go to 0. The battery will stop charging when it reaches 100% so 12 hours does not add any advantage.