Almost everyone makes this mistake when charging their phone – and this is how you’re quietly ruining your battery!

in bed watching YouTube. Well—that turns out to be worse than you’d think.

Heat is the worst thing for any battery.
Not water, not cold—heat.

And it happens faster than you’d believe. You’re charging the phone while scrolling through Instagram, watching videos, or playing a game—and suddenly, the device starts to heat up. It might feel harmless, but for the battery, it’s a disaster.

Nowadays, here’s what I do:

I only charge…

…in cool places (windowsill, table, countertop).

I remove the case while charging, especially if it’s thick.

I don’t