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Should an iPhone be off while it's charging?

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That is ideal, but it's fine to leave it on if you need to.

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What does it mean when charge symbol is yellow instead of red or green?

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It means your device is on low battery mode, which is supposed to help save your battery. It usually gives you the choice to enable it when your device is losing juice and down to about 20 percent charged.

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How am I able to tell if my phone is charging?

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There is a small lightning bolt next to where the battery icon is, but when it's not charging, the lightning bolt is gone.

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When the battery on my iPhone 4S gets to 20%, I put it on the charger, but it won't start charging until the battery dies. What can I do?

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You will probably have to replace the battery in the phone. A new battery for an iPhone 4S is about $10. It's pretty easy to replace it yourself, just look up tutorials on YouTube.

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Can the charger be near a TV, radio, or clock while it is charging an iPhone?

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Sure, it makes no difference what other electronics you have around it.

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Is it a problem to recharge an iPhone when it still has 50% or more power?

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No, it should be completely fine as there is no evidence that it can harm your device.

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Can I charge my iPhone while it is on power-off mode?

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You can, but that would drain the battery. Let it charge until it's 100 percent.

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How do you know when the phone is fully charged?

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It should say near the battery that the phone is 100% charged.

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How often should I charge my iPhone?

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I recommend charging it every night, but it depends on how much you use it your phone.

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What kind of USB cord do I need to charge my power bank?

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You can get any type you want, just make sure it is an Apple charger.

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Is it OK to leave an iPhone charger plugged in without an iPhone attached to it?

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This will drain only a very small amount of energy when there is no iPhone plugged in.

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Can I leave my iPhone on the charger when it's at 100%?

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The iPhone will not be able to charge any more once it has reached 100%. You can leave it there or remove it, it's up to you.

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