Stop charging at 80%
Close to double the battery lifespan over two years.
Why it works
Lithium cells age fastest under the voltage stress of the last 20% of charge. Most phones now have a built-in cap setting for exactly this reason.
Source · Manufacturer battery-health documentation
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