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I do use my ipod touch a lot of times.. Sometimes i charge it and leave the music turn on over night. Sometimes I keep on plalying a game and listening to music while it's charging. Will this damage my ipod in the long run????
iPod touch, iOS 4.3.3
Not in the slightest. I've been doing that for nearly two years with my iPad.
Just make sure that one a month you almost fully discharge the iPod and then fully charge the battery since Apple recommends that for maximum battery life.
lllaass wrote:
Just make sure that one a month you almost fully discharge the iPod and then fully charge the battery since Apple recommends that for maximum battery life.
Naah. The recommendation is to keep the battery level indicator accurate, not for battery life.
Question: How long can iPod's battery keep a charge without being used?
Answer: The standby time is 1 month when fully charged. After a month of not being used, the battery will likely be fully discharged. You may find that the battery is empty before then, and that's normal. Even when it's not being used, iPod uses a small amount of battery power.
Lithium-ion batteries need to be used for maximum performance. If you don't use your device often, be sure to complete a charge cycle at least once per month.
Above from:
iPod battery frequently asked questions (FAQ)
If you continuiously connect the iPod to a charger you are not using the battery.
lllaass wrote:
Lithium-ion batteries need to be used for maximum performance. If you don't use your device often, be sure to complete a charge cycle at least once per month.
Now, let's consider what Apple means by "charge cycle." It does NOT mean fully (or almost fully) discharging the battery. I've owned an iPad for nearly two years. As a WAG, I'd say that I've gone through a hundred charge cycles without ever once discharging the battery.
"A charge cycle means using all of the battery’s power, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a single charge. For instance, you could listen to your iPod for a few hours one day, using half its power, and then recharge it fully. If you did the same thing the next day, it would count as one charge cycle, not two, so you may take several days to complete a cycle."
The above is quoted from:
http://www.apple.com/batteries/
lllaass wrote:
If you continuiously connect the iPod to a charger you are not using the battery.
That's correct but the OP did not state that this is done continuously. He/she repeatedly stated that he/she does this "sometimes."
DOes it damage your ipod if you charge it and the same time play a game or listen to music?
