Is it OK to use iphone while it is charging?

Is it OK to use iphone while it is charging? I was told it will hurt the battery to use the phone while I was being charged.

iPhone 11

Posted on Jan 30, 2020 5:32 PM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2020 5:37 PM

It is not only OK, it is a good thing to do. When you use it plugged in when it reaches 100% all power to run the phone comes from the power source, reducing the need to charge the battery as frequently. And battery life is measured in charge cycles, so the fewer charge cycles the better. While we’re on the subject, charging overnight, every night, is a best practice.

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Jan 30, 2020 5:37 PM in response to LittleMongoose

It is not only OK, it is a good thing to do. When you use it plugged in when it reaches 100% all power to run the phone comes from the power source, reducing the need to charge the battery as frequently. And battery life is measured in charge cycles, so the fewer charge cycles the better. While we’re on the subject, charging overnight, every night, is a best practice.

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