If you own or are thinking about purchasing a new Galaxy smartphone, only use supported chargers provided bySamsungor sanctioned third-party partners. As highlighted by user reports online, incompatible third-party chargers can lead to cosmetic damage – or worse – to yourGalaxy S24 Ultra,Galaxy Z Fold 6or other recent smartphones.
There have been reports that incompatible third-party chargers and “products” can cause the paint to peel offnewer Galaxy devices. It’d be understandable if the knee-jerk reaction was that certain chargers would cause a smartphone to overheat, damaging the battery. However, it turns out somethird-party chargers aren’t actually grounded properly. Current leakage happen, affecting the anodization, which can lead to the peeling of the paint.
Fear not, though. There are many ways to charge your Galaxy device safely without worrying about cosmetic or internal damage.
Best practices for charging your Galaxy devices
Don’t run the risk of damaging your smartphone or its battery
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The most obvious way to preserve the battery of your Galaxy smartphone is by charging it safely. While some tips might seem obvious, there are others that even I sometimes overlook. A gentle reminder from time to time can do us all some good:
These tips encourage both wired and wireless charging safely. I’m even guilty of keeping my phone charging outside on a patio in the summer. Keeping these tips in mind, you’ll be able to better preserve your smartphone for years of use before you need to upgrade.
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Use supported chargers on your Galaxy device
Avoid budget-friendly chargers and incompatibile charging devices
It should go without saying, but cheap chargers and ones that aren’t officially supported by Samsung can severely damage your device. Using these can lead to improper charging of the battery, causing irreparable damage over time. Plus, as Samsung notes, incompatible third-party chargers can also lead to the paint peeling off the Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold 6, etc.
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 supports fast, super fast, and wireless charging.
So, with this in mind, here are some brands you can count on:
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 supports Fast, Super Fast, and wireless charging. To take advantage of its fast charging, an adaptive fast charging cable capable of supporting 25W is required. For Super Fast Charging, a 45W charger is needed. Keep this in mind as using an incompatible charger with additional wattage or less than required may impact effectiveness.
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Lower your brightness and close apps
On top of ensuring you’re charging your phone safely, it’s also worth considering ways to extend your battery life. With some of these tips in mind, you’re able to dramatically extend your battery life and even space out how often you need to charge your smartphone – which, believe it or not, also helps the capacity over time.
To reduce the brightness of your display:
To close all unused apps:
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Turn off Always On Display:
Turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS:
Turn on Power Saving mode:
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