There are so many different rumors and legends about how to properly charge a tablet that it begins to resemble the lost secret knowledge of the Atlanteans. All kinds of advisers and home-grown specialists, until their voices become hoarse and their fingers go numb (from typing angry publications on forums and blogs), assure the inexperienced user that they are the ones who have the only correct information about the correct method. As a result, we have a pile of electronic gadgets that are discharged right before our eyes and lose their battery capacity within a year after purchase.
There are many versions about how to properly charge a battery.The very history of the development of power sources contributed to the emergence of such a situation. As many people probably know, until some time nickel-cadmium batteries were used. One of the characteristic features of these batteries was the so-called “memory effect”. It was because of this that the first mobile phones had to be “rocked” after purchase (or installation of a new battery) - completely discharged several times and charged again to 100%.
Over time, nickel-cadmium batteries were replaced by lithium-ion batteries - a newer and more advanced technology that does not suffer from the notorious “memory effect”. However, as an ingrained habit, many “experts” continue to mislead their relatives, friends and complete strangers on the Internet with advice to always discharge the device to zero and charge it to 100%. Like, this way it will last longer, and in general, universal electronic happiness will come.
Let's dispel this myth - this method of operating lithium-ion batteries will not only not give positive result, but it can also lead (and even, most likely, will lead) to sad consequences. The fact is that modern power supplies mobile devices ah (and in addition to tablets, this also includes smartphones, laptops, digital photo and video cameras), both maximum charge and complete discharge are harmful and are fraught with rapid loss of capacity. The right decision is to maintain between 40 and 80%.
Most electronic gadgets use lithium-ion batteries Many people probably know that each rechargeable energy source has such a parameter as the number of charge-discharge cycles. With this figure, the manufacturer tells you that this is the number of times you can charge and discharge your device without serious loss of capacity. But few people know that this figure is not fixed and seriously depends on how discharged the battery was at the time it was connected to the charger. The number of charging cycles when used incorrectly (that is, to the charger at the moment when it desperately signals that it is about to turn off) drops not just significantly, but almost by an order of magnitude.
All of the above, of course, does not mean that if you are far from an outlet and your favorite gadget is about to turn off, you urgently need to stop using it. Likewise, it is not a crime to want to charge it to 100% before a long journey. You just shouldn’t make such operating modes the norm.
In addition, you can always charge the tablet, if, of course, the current supplied by the USB ports of the PC or laptop at hand is sufficient.
One more good advice It will be recommended to observe the temperature regime. Lithium-ion batteries are very sensitive when used in hot or cold environments. For example, in hot weather, the battery capacity may increase slightly and then it is strictly not recommended to bring the battery charge to 100%. After all, when the temperature normalizes, a phenomenon called “overcharging” will occur, and this can be disastrous for the power source.
In hot weather it is better not to charge the battery to 100% In addition, the question often arises of how to properly charge. The catch lies in the fact that no special manipulations need to be performed. Most modern electronic gadgets turn on quietly after purchase and show the charge level at that same 40%. This is the figure recommended by manufacturers of lithium-ion power supplies for long-term battery storage, and manufacturers of all kinds of electronics are well aware of this.
Let's summarize: in order for your device to last longer, you just need to follow:
- maintain a constant charge level within 40–80%;
- do not allow the battery to be completely discharged;
- do not charge the battery to 100%;
- Always carry the cable from your device with you. Even if you don’t have a power outlet at hand, you can always charge your tablet via USB;
- Do not use the device in extreme heat or cold;
- Prefer short charging cycles over long ones. Do not charge the gadget overnight or use " smart plugs”, which themselves turn off after a specified number of hours.
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By following these simple rules, you will ensure a long life for your tablet's battery and save your own money and nerves.
Each device: tablet, smartphone, eBook or laptop come with their own chargers. At least that was the case until recently. Now the majority modern smartphones and tablets have a Micro USB connector, and this is becoming standard. Against this background, the question arises: is it possible to charge all your gadgets through one charger?
Despite the fact that over time more and more chargers are produced according to a single standard, several types of chargers are still widespread:
- Laptops. Unfortunately, we have not yet come up with a single standard for charging laptops and netbooks. There is no universal connector, which means that each device needs an individual charger.
- 8-pin connectors(lightning connectors) for Apple gadgets. Since 2012, Apple has standardized on the 8-pin connector, and now all devices released after this year: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, iPad Nano, can be connected using a charger certified and designed by Apple.
Older Apple devices have a 30-pin connector, and for those who still have them, Apple produces lightning to 30 pin adapters.
- micro USB chargers. All new smartphones, including devices with Android based And Windows Phone, are available with a standard micro USB connector, so there is no need to select individual chargers for them, as for the old ones mobile phones. To meet this standard, Apple offers Lightning connectors → Micro USB adapters.
Can I charge any device with a connector? Micro USB from any charger Micro USB?
In theory, every Micro USB charger can be plugged into a device with such a connector, which means it can be used for any device, be it a smartphone, tablet or even a laptop. Very convenient - if you buy new smartphone or tablet, you can charge it with an old charger. The only difference is the voltage and current, but more on that later.
You can also charge the device from a laptop using a Micro USB→USB adapter.
Dangerous chargers
The HP Chromebook 11 is the first laptop to use a Micro USB connector for charging. Most laptops require more power and cannot be charged this way.
But this laptop was also withdrawn from sale due to reports of overheating of the charger, which could cause a fire. An HP spokesperson advised users who purchased the HP Chromebook 11 not to use the original chargers that came with the device.
You can continue to use your laptop by charging it using one of the micro-USB chargers tested by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (US Standards and Certification Company), for example, from a tablet or smartphone.
You will easily recognize chargers that have been tested and approved by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. - they have the “UL Listed” logo.
This means that the charger has been tested for safety and will not cause a fire or shock you. But in some cases, even proven chargers can cause trouble, namely when the device’s battery is faulty. So the cause of a fire can be either a non-original cheap charger or an equally cheap, uncertified battery.
Voltage and current
All USB connectors are designed for a voltage of 5V. This means that you can safely connect the charger to the device via micro USB.
Another thing is the current strength. To charge the device faster, chargers increase the current, which is measured in amperes (A). Chargers that come with Android tablets, are designed for higher current strength than similar devices for Android smartphones. For example, a tablet charger is rated at 2A, while a smartphone charger is only rated at 1A.
If you connect a smartphone charger to a tablet, the tablet will charge very slowly because there is not enough current to charge properly. If you try to charge your smartphone using a tablet charger, nothing bad will happen, and your smartphone will not explode or catch fire.
Most likely, the smartphone will not take the maximum possible number of amps that the charger provides, so everything will be fine. Maybe the smartphone will charge just a little faster.
In all modern electronic devices(smartphones, tablets, laptops) mainly use lithium-ion batteries. There are different opinions on how to properly charge them. Some people think that the device should always be 40-80% charged and need to be recharged regularly, while others think that you should wait until the battery is completely discharged and then charge it to 100%.
This confusion is due to the fact that previously nickel batteries were often used, which had a “memory effect”. Such devices had to be discharged to zero. Lithium-ion batteries they don’t have such a problem, but still their service life is measured in years, and in order to extend their life as much as possible, you need to know how to use them correctly.
1. Charge your device regularly
Do not allow the device to discharge to 0%. It's better to recharge it regularly. Below you can see a table of the dependence of the number of charging cycles (battery life) on the depth of discharge. Having examined this table, we will see that it is better not to even lower the charge to 50%, but to recharge every time the battery is discharged by 10-20%.
2. Don't leave your device charging
Lithium-ion batteries do not require constant charging to 100%. It is better if your device is charged between 40-80%. So keep the charge within these limits if possible. If you have charged your device to 100%, do not leave it connected to the charger! Many people do this, but this is what leads to shorter battery life. If you leave your device to charge overnight, then use special energy-saving sockets that turn off your Charger after a specified number of hours. NB: Normal (non-Chinese non-name) laptops and phones have a built-in charge controller and automatically turn off charging when they reach 100% - some even report the end of charging with a signal. Such devices can be kept connected to the network constantly.
3. Once a month, completely discharge the battery, and then charge it to 100%
This statement may seem contradictory, given what we said at the beginning. But now we will explain everything. A full discharge-charge cycle once a month is needed to calibrate the device. On your phone or laptop, the remaining charge is usually indicated in percentage or hours and minutes before the device is completely drained. After a large number of small charges, this function begins to work incorrectly, and therefore the device should be calibrated once a month (a full discharge-charge cycle) so that the readings remain accurate.
4. Avoid overheating the device
High temperatures negatively affect the life of your battery. In the table below you can see the dependence of the loss of battery charge on the temperature in which it was located. So, protect your devices from overheating and do not work with your laptop on your lap.
Using these recommendations, you can significantly extend the life of your battery. However, don't get too hung up on it. If it happens that you don’t have a charger at hand, then it’s okay that your gadget will be discharged to zero. And there's nothing wrong with charging it fully if you're going on a long trip.
A lithium-ion battery will still last no more than 2-3 years, no matter how much you take care of it, even if your device just sits on the shelf all this time. In general, don't overdo it, use the device in a way that suits you. But if you have the opportunity to apply these recommendations, then do not neglect them.
Unlike phones, the requirements for tablet chargers and their characteristics are different compared to telephone ones. The fact is that not all tablets support charging via USB.
Charging subtleties
For example Samsung charger Galaxy tab has an outer diameter of 2.5 mm and an inner diameter of 0.7 mm. standard size. This is the only way to charge the tablet; charging via USB is simply not possible due to the wiring of the board. Even if this were possible, it would require about six to seven hours of a full charging process. But when used from the mains, charging time will require half as much. Of course, the owner of a tablet will not benefit in practicality, but in speed and charging and saving time - yes.
Charger samsung tab- This is a regular power supply that provides not only charging, but also operation of the tablet from the mains. Distinctive features This device is reliable and practical; you don’t need to demand anything supernatural. The charger performs all tasks assigned to it accurately and reliably. She is able to cope with small current fluctuations in the electrical network, this is enough. If there is a serious failure, then the charger differential samsung device tab will take over, leaving the tablet safe and sound.
The characteristics of the device do not stand out in any way among its colleagues that charge tablets and phones from other manufacturers. The cost is about 100-150 hryvnia, which is actually not that much for high-quality charging. Specialized online stores offer a wide selection of different chargers; these can be both high-quality copies and cheap analogues, which also do a good job with the responsibilities assigned to them.
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Charger for Samsung galaxy tab should not creak, the components should fit perfectly together, and the plug should be free of visible defects. One of frequent breakdowns is a break in the power cable, which can be solved by simply eliminating the defect and fastening the cable while observing the polarity of the wires. In principle, repairing a cable is a simple matter, unlike repairing the charger itself. Therefore, try to buy a high-quality analogue that will last for many years. And in no case pay attention to the colorful packaging; usually the device covered with it is made of low-quality plastic and cheap elements that will last a maximum of six months or a year at best.
The technological process does not stand still, and modern phone manufacturers are releasing more and more sophisticated models with many latest features. Active improvement of software and hardware functionality leads to the fact that time battery life devices is reduced. Big RAM, powerful processes, multi-inch touch screens And strong cameras– all this contributes to the fact that the batteries are discharged quite quickly. This is why it is important to have a reliable memory. It’s great if the original charger has been preserved, but what if it’s lost or broken? Then buying a new one raises the question of not only preserving the functionality of the phone, but also your own comfort.
Everyone has experienced their smartphone running out of power at the most inopportune moment. This is especially scary when there is sorely not enough time to recharge. At such moments, the first charger that comes to hand is grabbed, connected and the countdown begins. Sometimes the process happens quickly, and often it takes a treacherously long time. The result is sad - after some time there is no connection again. Today we’ll figure out how memory devices differ and how to make the right choice.
Charger type
Before purchasing, many people ask themselves which memory is better to choose: original, analog or universal? Many people buy the original, which means they do not worry about the compatibility of the device with gadgets, the speed and features of charging, as well as various risks (cheap chargers that are sold in tents in markets may well lead to strong heating of the battery). But it is not always possible to buy an original device, then a high-quality analogue will be the best option. It contains a list of compatible device models, as well as specifications, which are identical to the original data.
Power connector
The memory can have different connectors:
USB. Such devices are universal and suitable for most modern gadgets that support the USB standard.
USB x2. This is the best option when there are problems with access to a power outlet. Using this charger you can charge your tablet and smartphone at the same time. The only drawback is the low charging speed of the battery.
Micro USB and Mini USB. They are suitable for most smartphones, including Windows Phone, Android, and Android tablets. Micro USB has been introduced in the EU as a single standard since 2011.
Lightning 8-pin MFI. It is suitable for charging fifth generation devices from Apple: iPod Touch and iPhone 5.
Lightning 8-pin. It is compatible with most models Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod.
DC jack 3.5 mm. It is suitable for charging Nokia 1100, 3300, 5100, 6310, 6670, 6822, 7200, 7210, 7250, 7710, 8800, 9210, 9300, 9500, E60 and E70 mobile devices.
USB/Lightning These chargers are suitable for Apple iPhone 5 and 6.
Fast Port. It is compatible with Sony phones Ericsson K750 and W800.
18-pin. This connector is designed for charging LG phones.
jack 3.5 mm, DC jack 2.5 mm and DC jack 2.0 mm. It is suitable for charging various mobile technology: phones, headsets, tablets, players. Using adapters you can also connect Apple equipment.
M20pin. This connector is suitable for charging Samsung C170, D800, E250, E900 and U600.
30 pin. It is suitable for powering Samsung branded equipment.
Output current
Chargers with maximum output current are suitable for servicing any gadgets. In this case, the current consumption rarely exceeds 2100 mA. Such charges are the most universal solution. In order not to make a mistake with your purchase, pay attention to the parameters of the original memory for the device. To do this, just look at its body and the numbers next to “output” or “output”. If there is no original memory, then perhaps this data is mentioned in the instructions for the tablet or smartphone.
The maximum charge current is determined by the controller of the device being charged, so do not be afraid to connect a charger with a higher current than the gadget requires. He will simply take as much as he needs - nothing will burn or break.
But on the contrary, if the charger produces fewer amperes than the gadget being charged requires, then charging will proceed much slower.
If you don’t know and there is no way to find out how much current your gadget consumes, then when choosing universal chargers, buy a charger with the highest output current.
There is a little trick - in order to speed up charging your smartphone, it is recommended to switch it to “airplane mode”/“airplane mode”/offline mode. At the same time, all unnecessary modules and applications are disabled, and the phone will charge about 15% faster.
Number of standard USB connectors
A number of chargers have either 2 standard USB connectors. Devices of the second type are quite convenient - you can connect several gadgets to one outlet for charging at once. Such devices are great for trips and travel. This will reduce the number of items in your luggage, and you won't have to search for multiple power outlets at the hotel.
Cable included
Depending on the charger model, the cable may be:
removable;
non-removable;
absent.
The weakest link in the charger is the cable. If it is non-removable, then if it breaks, it is almost impossible to restore the functionality of the device. If it is removable, then the adapter itself, which is plugged into the network, can be used further by simply purchasing an additional wire.
When choosing a charger, it is better to give preference to proven brands. For questionable devices, the cable can reduce charging efficiency by up to 75%. And this is not only a loss of electricity, but also of your time. In addition, such cables can break or come off the connector, which ultimately remains in the device. This leads to a short circuit and failure of the device.
Fast charging
Some memory models have fast charging. She may be:
Quick Charge 2.0;
Quick Charge 3.0;
Pump Express+ 2.0.
According to the developers of Quick Charge technology, battery charging can be accelerated by up to 75%. In the first few minutes, smartphones that are compatible with Quick Charge are charged for several hours of use. This is really convenient in the modern rhythm of life - you run into a cafe, plug in your gadget, drink a cup of coffee and leave with a phone with a decent battery charge.
The key difference between Quick Charge 3.0 technology and 2.0 is the presence of the INOV function or intelligent determination of the optimal voltage. Depending on the progress of the battery charge, the required current strength gradually decreases. This allows you to minimize wasted energy during recharging.
Using a special adapter with the Pump Express+ 2.0 function, you can fully charge your smartphone battery 1.5 times faster compared to a standard charger.
Price issue
Today, chargers are available in a wide price range. So, having spent:
from 65 to 300 rubles you can buy branded chargers for devices of various brands ( Sony Ericsson, Samsung, LG, Apple or Nokia). They can be without a wire, as well as with a removable or non-removable wire.
From 300 to 1000 rubles you can purchase universal chargers in a durable case with two USB connectors. They will become an indispensable companion when traveling and in everyday life.
for more than 1000 rubles you will receive reliable and practical chargers from leading brands. A number of models have the Quick Charge 2.0 or Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging function, in which the charging power is increased by voltage rather than current. Which is absolutely safe for the gadget, because... it does not overheat.
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