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After talking about initialization of a Li-ion battery, now we try to understand how to take care of it. A lithium-ion battery is totally different than an old NiCd (nickel-cadmium) battery, so we have to forget all its problems, like the memory effect . But obviously, these batteries have some other issues that could be avoided by following these tips. AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURE The rate of degradation of lithium-ion batteries is strongly temperature-dependent; they degrade much faster if stored or used at higher temperatures. According to Battery University , the recommended storage temperature for most batteries is 15°C (59°F), and the extreme allowable temperature is 50°C (122°F). I think it's better if you stop using your device if temperature is over than 40°C (104°F). It's important to avoid high temperatures also when your smart phone is charging. So be careful and keep your device cool! DON'T LET IT TURN OFF Charging Li-ion batteries from zero reduces its capacity...

New smartphone arriving? Do you know how to correctly initialize your Li-ion battery? Don't worry, just follow this simple guide. First of all, it's not true that your new battery needs to completely discharge and then it must be charged for 10÷16 hours. These two steps are the worst ones you can do. According to batteryuniversity.com , "each chemistry has its own requirements", but "there are common denominators". As you can read at batteryuniversity.com FAQ on How to Charge and When to Charge , it's advises to apply a full charge before use the battery.   So, don't boot your device with your new battery ! Battery is not ready to work yet. However, we don't know if manufacturer used the battery of your new device and, in order to avoid any percentage problem, I think your battery need this initialization.