For years, we have been hearing various rumors about the danger of charging your phone overnight.

Could your phone explode?

Does “over-charging” cause the battery to weaken faster?

We all recognize the importance of having a working phone! Especially if you are running a business! The very thought of loosing access can put many into a complete panic.

After much research, we finally came across an article that addresses the many phone myths out there!

IN an article featured on PCMag.com, writer Eric Griffiith questions if it is “bad—or even dangerous—to leave a smartphone plugged in as you sleep? The answer is complicated, as are many things regarding batteries.”

He goes on to discuss whether or not it is safe to leave your smartphones plugged in overnight… and if your phone can burst into flames without warning:

*Charging My iPhone Overnight Will Overload the Battery: FALSE
The one thing all the experts agree upon is that smartphones are smart enough that they do not let an overload happen. If you leave the smartphone plugged in overnight, it is going to use a bit of energy constantly trickling new juice to the battery every time it falls to 99%. That is eating into your phone's lifespan

*Bad Cables could cause potential risks to you and the phone:
If you're using a knock-off cable that isn't from the manufacturer, or at least "certified" in some way (iPhone Lightning cables should be MFi certified, for example), it could be a problem. The cord and connectors may not be up to the specifications needed for the phone or tablet. Don't skimp by buying chintzy cables.

*The Best Thing to NEVER Do:
Don't charge a phone when it's too cold or hot. And don't put your phone in the freezer.

*My Battery Should Always Drop to Zero Before Charging: FALSE
Running a smartphone until it's dead—a full discharge—every time is not the way to go with modern lithium-ion batteries. Don't even let it get that close to 0%. That wears out a lithium-ion battery even faster than normal. Partial discharge is the way to go.

*How can you keep you increase your battery lifespan?
Plug it in when the phone is between 30-40%. Phones will get to 80% quickly if you're doing a fast charge. Pull the plug at 80-90%, as going to full 100% when using a high-voltage charger can put some strain on the battery. Keep the phone battery charge between 30-80% to increase its lifespan.

We hope the above INsider INfo helps you and your small business!