To make your phone charge faster, follow these effective tips:
- Use a compatible fast charger and cable: Ensure your phone supports fast charging and use a charger and cable designed for it, such as USB Power Delivery (USB PD) or a GaN charger for Android, or an Apple-certified charger for iPhones
- Plug into a wall outlet, not a USB port: Charging from a wall socket provides more power and charges your phone faster than a computer USB port
- Enable Airplane mode or turn off your phone: Airplane mode disables power-draining connections like cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, allowing faster charging. Turning off the phone entirely is even better for charging speed
- Close background apps and processes: Shut down heavy apps running in the background to reduce battery drain and let the phone focus on charging
- Avoid using the phone while charging: Using your phone generates heat and consumes power, which slows down charging
- Keep your phone cool: Heat slows charging and can damage the battery. Remove the phone case if it traps heat and charge in a cool, ventilated place
- Lower screen brightness or turn off the screen: The display consumes significant power; dimming it helps speed up charging
- Use original or certified cables: Using the charger and cable that came with your phone or certified replacements ensures optimal charging speed and safety
- Update your phone’s software: Keeping your phone updated ensures compatibility with the latest fast charging standards and fixes bugs that may affect charging
By combining these tips, you can significantly reduce your phone’s charging time and maintain battery health over the long term.
