[Androidme2018]- We've all done it: you're getting ready to leave the house and you realize you've forgotten to charge your phone. Its battery level is perilously low, but you have 15 minutes to spare, so you plug it into its charger to give the battery a boost – and it gains a measly two percent. How do you avoid this in future? Read our guide on how to charge your Android battery faster.
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Frustrated by your battery? Here's how to make it charge faster. / © ANDROIDPIT
Get the right plug and charger
While Android chargers have a universal fitting, that doesn't mean they're all the same. Connecting your charging cable to a laptop is a bad idea if you want to charge your phone quickly: a USB 2.0 port chucks out just 2.5 watts of power, while USB 3 delivers 4.5 watts. Your wall charger will deliver much more, so this is the best bet if you want the speediest charging.
Many modern Android phones support fast charging, which delivers a whopping 15 watts and can therefore charge your phone much more quickly. You'll find a good list of fast charging phones on the Qualcomm website (you don't need to have a Qualcomm processor; just Qualcomm's power system).
Be aware that just because a phone supports fast charging, it doesn't mean the charger that came with it is a fast charger. You may have to buy your own. For example, the LG G4 is compatible with fast charging but the stock charger isn't a fast charger.
You don't necessarily need to buy your phone maker's own charger – a third party one can save you a fortune – but be wary of no-name gray market cheapies, which have a tendency to set things on fire.
Your phone might support fast charging, but may not come with a fast charger. / © ANDROIDPIT
We also don't recommend using wireless charging if you're in a hurry. Wireless charging can't deliver power as well or as quickly as good old-fashioned cables, so it's best used when you have more time on your hands. The exception to this rule is wireless quick charging. This will be more effective than USB charging, but less effective than cable charging from a wall socket.
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Put it into airplane mode
The less your phone is trying do while it's charging, the more quickly it will recharge. Airplane mode blocks any wireless radios on your device, reducing your phone's capabilities and therefore stopping it from doing so much.
It won't receive calls or messages while it's in airplane mode, but it’s worth it to have a device that will stay on for the next few hours.
Turn on airplane mode to make your phone charge faster. / © ANDROIDPIT
Turn it off
Turning your phone off completely will allow it to recharge even faster than putting it in airplane mode. Again, you might miss out on a few notifications while it is off, but you'll have to live with that if you want your phone to last until you come home again.
Use a battery-saving mode
Every Android Lollipop device has a battery saving mode of some description, whether it's the stock option or a manufacturer-specific feature such as Motorola's Doze. Switch this on to conserve power while your phone recharges.
No matter what Android phone you have, you can always find some battery-saving solutions. / © ANDROIDPIT
Switch off unnecessary features
Check to see if you have any unnecessary features on, such as Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi or NFC, which could be using up battery power. Close all your apps and stop your phone from doing automatic backups or updating apps from the Google Play Store.
Switch off some system features when you aren't using them. / © ANDROIDPIT
Don't touch it
If you need your phone on and out of airplane mode while it's charging, because you are expecting an important call, try not to keep using your phone every 30 seconds. Why? Because the screen is the biggest battery drainer of them all.
The more you wake your phone, the faster its battery will drain. So try to avoid the urge to check every notification that comes through, leave it to charge, and it will reach the desired level much faster.
Find out how to manage notifications in Android Lollipop at the link.
Buy a portable USB charger
This won't actually charge your phone faster, but it will solve the problem of having a low battery and not enough time to fully charge it. Portable USB chargers come in small, lightweight packages and often can be picked up for less than US$20.
Carry one of these in your pocket and you can charge your phone on-the-go – meaning you don't have to worry about that last minute dash to pump some juice into it. Have a look at what we're talking about over at Amazon.
The lipstick-sized Anker PowerCore+ mini can be picked up for just 10 bucks. / © Anker
Amazon Anker PowerCore+ mini portable charger $9.99 Buy Now
Need some battery saving tips for the long haul? Check out our comprehensive how to save battery life on Android.
Did you try any of these suggestions? What do you do to make your phone charge faster? Let us know in the comments.
Thank You Very Much - Androidme2018
Android smartphones with the best battery life
How to fix a phone that won't charge properly
Frustrated by your battery? Here's how to make it charge faster. / © ANDROIDPIT
Get the right plug and charger
While Android chargers have a universal fitting, that doesn't mean they're all the same. Connecting your charging cable to a laptop is a bad idea if you want to charge your phone quickly: a USB 2.0 port chucks out just 2.5 watts of power, while USB 3 delivers 4.5 watts. Your wall charger will deliver much more, so this is the best bet if you want the speediest charging.
Many modern Android phones support fast charging, which delivers a whopping 15 watts and can therefore charge your phone much more quickly. You'll find a good list of fast charging phones on the Qualcomm website (you don't need to have a Qualcomm processor; just Qualcomm's power system).
Be aware that just because a phone supports fast charging, it doesn't mean the charger that came with it is a fast charger. You may have to buy your own. For example, the LG G4 is compatible with fast charging but the stock charger isn't a fast charger.
You don't necessarily need to buy your phone maker's own charger – a third party one can save you a fortune – but be wary of no-name gray market cheapies, which have a tendency to set things on fire.
Your phone might support fast charging, but may not come with a fast charger. / © ANDROIDPIT
We also don't recommend using wireless charging if you're in a hurry. Wireless charging can't deliver power as well or as quickly as good old-fashioned cables, so it's best used when you have more time on your hands. The exception to this rule is wireless quick charging. This will be more effective than USB charging, but less effective than cable charging from a wall socket.
What's the best way to charge your phone?
Best wireless chargers for Android
Put it into airplane mode
The less your phone is trying do while it's charging, the more quickly it will recharge. Airplane mode blocks any wireless radios on your device, reducing your phone's capabilities and therefore stopping it from doing so much.
It won't receive calls or messages while it's in airplane mode, but it’s worth it to have a device that will stay on for the next few hours.
Turn on airplane mode to make your phone charge faster. / © ANDROIDPIT
Turn it off
Turning your phone off completely will allow it to recharge even faster than putting it in airplane mode. Again, you might miss out on a few notifications while it is off, but you'll have to live with that if you want your phone to last until you come home again.
Use a battery-saving mode
Every Android Lollipop device has a battery saving mode of some description, whether it's the stock option or a manufacturer-specific feature such as Motorola's Doze. Switch this on to conserve power while your phone recharges.
No matter what Android phone you have, you can always find some battery-saving solutions. / © ANDROIDPIT
Switch off unnecessary features
Check to see if you have any unnecessary features on, such as Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi or NFC, which could be using up battery power. Close all your apps and stop your phone from doing automatic backups or updating apps from the Google Play Store.
Switch off some system features when you aren't using them. / © ANDROIDPIT
Don't touch it
If you need your phone on and out of airplane mode while it's charging, because you are expecting an important call, try not to keep using your phone every 30 seconds. Why? Because the screen is the biggest battery drainer of them all.
The more you wake your phone, the faster its battery will drain. So try to avoid the urge to check every notification that comes through, leave it to charge, and it will reach the desired level much faster.
Find out how to manage notifications in Android Lollipop at the link.
Buy a portable USB charger
This won't actually charge your phone faster, but it will solve the problem of having a low battery and not enough time to fully charge it. Portable USB chargers come in small, lightweight packages and often can be picked up for less than US$20.
Carry one of these in your pocket and you can charge your phone on-the-go – meaning you don't have to worry about that last minute dash to pump some juice into it. Have a look at what we're talking about over at Amazon.
The lipstick-sized Anker PowerCore+ mini can be picked up for just 10 bucks. / © Anker
Amazon Anker PowerCore+ mini portable charger $9.99 Buy Now
Need some battery saving tips for the long haul? Check out our comprehensive how to save battery life on Android.
Did you try any of these suggestions? What do you do to make your phone charge faster? Let us know in the comments.
Thank You Very Much - Androidme2018
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