How to Charge New Cell Phone Batteries
Although new cell phone batteries can have a slight charge when purchased, this is usually from quality control testing—most batteries ship uncharged and require a full day, or at least overnight, charging before use. Thankfully, manufacturers have designed cell phone batteries and battery chargers for quick and easy charging in a “3-cycle” charging process that helps you to condition your batteries to work at the highest possible level of performance. 1 1.Select a charging method, as you can charge new cell phone batteries--depending on the manufacturer's preferences or design specs--a wide variety of ways. Put your battery or batteries inside your phone and charge with a direct line AC power supply cord that plugs into your phone and an electrical wall socket; or place the phone in a phone charger; or insert the battery/batteries directly into a battery-only charger. 2 2.C...