How bad is it for a mobile device to be "slow charging"? (lemmy.ml)

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I bought a new tablet but I'm unable to use the charging cable it came with until I can get an adapter because I don't have anything that can except USB type C. I have multiple cables with a USB A connector but the tablet says that it's "slow charging" when I use them. I tried to look this up before posting but for some reason, a lot of websites refer to "normal changing" as slow charging now and I'm unable to find anything relevant to my issue. Would I be fine to use the other cables I have until I can get an adapter?

Edit: I no longer need help with this. I originally made this post because, for several years, I was told and had read that both slow and fast charging damaged batteries significantly more than normal charging. But, as multiple users have stated, it seems like I was being told and reading false information and slow charging is actually better for a battery than normal charging.

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[-] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 60 points 6 days ago

Slow charging is actually better for battery longevity than fast charging. For example, my phone will limit it's charging speed at night when I have an alarm set, because it assumes I won't need it until my alarm goes off, and the slower it charges the less damage is done to a battery.

In general, lithium batteries are damaged by heat. Rapid charging creates extra heat, so it's worse for the battery. Manufacturers work hard to minimize the damage of quick charging, but it's still somewhat better to slow charge when you have the time.

[-] communism@lemmy.ml 3 points 5 days ago

For example, my phone will limit it’s charging speed at night when I have an alarm set, because it assumes I won’t need it until my alarm goes off

Is this a setting I can use in Android/Graphene?

[-] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 5 points 5 days ago

I have a pixel phone, and it may be a pixel specific feature rather than a default android feature.

Here's Google's webpage on it.

[-] communism@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Thanks! I also have a Pixel but with Graphene not stock Pixel Android OS. I'll see if I have that setting :)

Edit: That link seems to suggest it's for Pixel 4 only, which is not my phone. Shame, but I'll check later to see if I have the setting anyway

[-] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 3 points 5 days ago

That link was just specifying that there was a difference between adaptive charging on the pixel 4, and later pixels. All pixel phones from 4 onwards have it, but I'm guessing it's a pixel software specific feature.

[-] communism@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 days ago

Ah right, my bad. Well I'll check if Graphene has it when I have the time to look through my settings today

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