How to Keep a Power Charge in Cell Phone For Longer

Have you ever wondered about ways to keep a power charge in your cell phone for a longer period? In this article, I will share some tips that have worked for me and others. Don’t get stuck in an emergency situation without a power charge. Power up!!!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   A Lifesaver - Hidden Power Charge?
   
   Check with your particular brand of phone to discover if you have reserve power in your cell phone. For instance, if you have any Nokia phone, you have an option for emergency cell use. In a Nokia phone, you should dial *4720# to get back-up phone charge. This can help you if you need to use your phone and perhaps left your charger at home. In particular, it could be a real lifesaver in an emergency situation. My advice is to program the particular code that matches your style of phone into your contacts list. I put mine under “Emergency Charge” and then entered the code.

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   Avoid Keeping Phone in Hot Temperatures
   
   The summer heat can run down a cell battery. (especially with lithium batteries) Cell phones hate elevated temperatures. For this reason, also avoid over-charging the battery. It could overheat and cause damage to the phone in the long run.

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   Turn Phone Off and Avoid Roaming Areas
   
   Do not continue to keep phone on. Period. Particularly, regions where your phone is on roam will drain the power.

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   Do Not Use Special Features
   
   Avoid Internet, camera use, etc., when trying to prolong your phone’s battery. These added features are known to deplete the power charge in a cell phone. It takes additional energy to run these fun features.

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   Put Phone on Vibrate
   
   This option if great for those who must keep their cell phone on. If you need your phone on for special incoming phone calls, vibrate will conserve the power in your cell’s battery. Keep in mind, only use vibrate when you have enough bars of power to last until next you can replenish the battery.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep in mind that NOT ALL cell phone brands have a "reserve power code."
• Do some quick research in your phone manual or on the Internet for your particular make of phone. It may save you in an emergency!

Resources

• Verizon Wireless
• AT&T

[jrofosho1]

on 7/26/2009 thank you maybe now my phone won't die half way through the day

[hollyhood314]

on 7/23/2009 these are some genious ways to keep your phone from dying when you really need it ... people with emergencies with thank you for this!

[sunnyglitter]

on 7/19/2009 My Blackberry is always on the verge of dying. I added this article to my favorites. 5*

[cavalrywife]

on 7/14/2009 Great article with great advice. I seem to always have a dead battery when I need it! 5*

[goodselfme]

on 7/13/2009 Good tips to have a cell phone keep the charge longer.TX