do I fully charge my phone before using it for the first time?

[Pudster]

Hi

Just got a new phone after a couple of years

Do I charge the phone fully before using it for the fist time?

Just wondered what is best for battery health

Thanks

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@Pudster 

Modern batteries are best if charge is kept between 50 and 99%.

There's a whole raft of technical jargon to support this, but needless to say I won't go into it here.

In summary, there's no need to fully charge before first use anymore.

Also, don't leave phone on charge overnight, as they don't like that either.

[Pudster]

Many thanks, appreciate your help

[MI5]

Welcome