I'm using my phone as a constant internet router, and I'm a bit concerned about the battery health. It's not technically 24/7, more like 12/5. I have a Motorola that has a feature to prevent charging beyond 80%, and I try to avoid charging it overnight. However, I'd like to know if it's better to keep it connected all the time or to let it go through full charging cycles. What's the best way to preserve my battery in this situation?
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If your phone has the "Charge to 80%" feature, definitely utilize it! Keeping it plugged in at that level is generally safer for the battery than letting it constantly charge to full. A little degradation might happen, but it's much better than having it always at 100%. Plus, that feature is designed to help prolong battery life, so you shouldn't worry too much.
Got it! So, keeping it at 80% isn't a problem at all. Is that healthier for the battery than draining it fully and then charging again?