Check the battery - how it works
The lifespan of a battery is not unlimited. Read how to check the battery of your smartphone in this practical tip.
Check the battery - how it works
Sometimes you can see with the naked eye that the battery is out of order. In these cases, you should immediately remove the battery from the device and dispose of it properly. If the battery is deformed or even bloated, you should be careful: at worst, the battery can explode.
- Sometimes you can see with the naked eye that the battery is out of order. In these cases, you should immediately remove the battery from the device and dispose of it properly. If the battery is deformed or even bloated, you should be careful: at worst, the battery can explode.
- You can recognize a leaky battery by green and white spots on the surface. The battery can also no longer be used if decomposition is visible in the vicinity of the metal parts.
- With the so-called rotation test, you can also detect slight deformations of the battery: Place the battery on a smooth surface. Try to turn the battery. If it rotates very quickly in a circle, this is an indication of age-related deformations.
- If you have an Android smartphone, you can access detailed information about your battery by entering the code code * # * # 4636 # * # *.
- You can check the battery of your iPhone with the free program "iBackupBot for iTunes". The charging cycle and battery capacity are displayed under the menu item "More Information".
In another practical tip, we will show you how to test the battery status of a notebook.