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Some tools I use to actually follow this advice on various devices: I use Chargie devices (chargie.org - no affiliation) to control maximum charge level, and se
by _yb2s 2y ago
Some tools I use to actually follow this advice on various devices: I use Chargie devices (chargie.org - no affiliation) to control maximum charge level, and set thermal limits on smartphones and other small devices that can't limit charge internally with software. I also use a Peltier cooled phone holder and charger in the car (about $50 on Amazon), so it keeps the phone cool when charging and processing hard during navigation, and in direct sunlight. On Macbooks I use the free Al Dente app which lets me manage charge level. When I owned an e-Golf EV, I was able to set charge limits through the VW Car-Net app.
- ssl-3 2y agoI just clip my phone cradle to an AC vent on the dash. I've been doing this since [checks calendar] 2014, when I retired the last phone I ever had that had a specialized window mount accessory available. It cools when it is hot, and sometimes it warms when it is cold. Both things can be useful functions. (Even on old junk I've had without functioning aircon, turning the selector to "Vent," the temperature to "Cold," and the fan to some speed other than "Off" works to circulate air around the phone.)
- _yb2s 2y agoThat works on some cars, but I prefer having the phone up high so I can keep my eyes on the road, and I drive a convertible with the top usually down, so like to leave the HVAC off.
- ortusdux 2y agoI remember the first time I upgraded android phones and logging in triggered 100+ apps to start downloading. The phone got to hot to old, so I put it in the freezer. As a bonus the metal blocked enough of the wifi signal to meter the downloads. Not the best initial user experience!
- ssl-3 2y agoYeah, the Motorola Droid 4 was that way for me sometimes long after I began using it. It wasn't clear what the combination of triggers was, but sometimes the Play Store would wake up and start updating everything that could be updated -- and do all of these updates in parallel. Once or twice, it did this when I got in the car, plugged my phone in, and started driving -- sucking down what was (at the time) an enormous amount of [thankfully unmetered] cellular bandwidth and using enough power that the battery either would not charge, or would slowly discharge. It'd get a pretty toasty.
- locofocos 2y agoTIL there's a name for this! (Chargie) I have an old Mac multiport adapter (USB C / USB A / VGA) that I use only to limit the current going into my smartphone, for the sake of battery health. It effectively downgrades any fast charger to a slow charger. This looks nicer, thanks for sharing.
- sitkack 2y agohttps://chargie.org/ https://chargie.org/
- clumsysmurf 2y agoThe Chargie looks nice but ~6 of them for your devices gets pretty expensive. I'm looking for some device like a 6-port Chargie... Or a 6-port charger like this Anker: https://www.anker.com/products/a2123?variant=37436925477014 https://www.anker.com/products/a2123?variant=37436925477014 that would allow you to control the charge status of each port via Zigbee / Wifi. Something like A/C smart plug functionality but for each USB port. Anyone see that?
- _yb2s 2y agoDo you really need one for every device you own? Having it just for my phone is mostly fine. It is possible to configure a chargie to limit charge level based on current draw on non-phone devices, but complex, and usually not worth it in my opinion, I only use it for my iPhone.