Tech Tips: In such a situation, the phone can charge up to about 80 percent quickly and then slowly reach 100 percent in the morning.
(This is why the smartphone charges slowly)
Tech Tips: Many people are perplexed by the question of why their smartphone isn't charging as fast as before, despite using the original fast charger. Often, people blame the charger, cable, or battery, but the real reason could be a specific setting in the phone. This feature is called Adaptive Charging. This setting is available in many modern Android smartphones today, and its purpose is to extend battery life. However, this very feature can sometimes significantly slow down the phone's charging speed.
What is Adaptive Charging?
Adaptive Charging is a smart battery management feature. Instead of charging the phone at full speed all the time, it adapts to user habits and regulates charging. Imagine plugging your phone in at 11 PM every night and removing it at 7 AM. In this case, the phone may charge quickly, reaching around 80 percent, and then gradually reach 100 percent in the morning. The purpose of this technology is to reduce stress and heat on the battery, ensuring long-term battery health.
Why do people assume that the phone is damaged?
When a phone suddenly starts charging slowly, most users assume their fast charger is faulty or that there's a problem with the cable. However, in many cases, Adaptive Charging is the culprit. Because this feature deliberately slows down charging speeds, users often assume the phone has developed a technical glitch.
How to check settings
If your phone is charging slower than usual, be sure to check the Adaptive Charging setting. Most Android smartphones have this option here:
Settings > Battery > Adaptive Charging
or else
Settings > Battery Health > Charging Optimization
If you turn this feature off, in many cases the phone immediately returns to its previous fast charging speed.
But it's always best to turn it off, right?
Experts say that leaving Adaptive Charging completely off can impact battery life in the long run. In fact, when a battery remains at 100 percent charge for a long time, its capacity gradually decreases. This is why companies keep this feature on by default.
Why do companies provide this feature?
Nowadays, people use their smartphones for many years. This has increased pressure on companies to maintain battery life. Excessive heat is considered the biggest reason for lithium-ion batteries to fail quickly.
This is why Android companies are using software-based charging systems to reduce battery heat and increase battery life. Some newer Android versions are even testing smart systems that can automatically balance fast charging and battery protection.
Before buying a new charger, check these things.
If your smartphone suddenly starts charging slowly, there's no need to rush out and buy a new charger or cable. First, check if the Adaptive Charging feature is on. Your phone may not be faulty, but simply trying to conserve battery power.
