How To Charge Phone Without Charger: Forgot charger at home? Know the 4 easiest ways to charge your phone even without a charger and what you should do in an emergency…
Phone Charging Tips: Do you also often forget your smartphone’s charger and adapter (Power Brick) at home while leaving home or in a hurry to office? When the phone’s battery reaches 5% or 10%, tension starts. At such times you do not need to panic. With a little smart planning, you can easily charge your phone even without a charger. Let us know 4 such easy tricks, which every smartphone user should know…
Use of USB cable and public charging ports
If you have forgotten the charger adapter at home, a simple USB cable can be your biggest help. Nowadays, airports, railway stations, shopping malls, hospitals, restaurants and even many fast food joints like McDonald’s or KFC have dedicated USB charging ports. All you have to do is plug in your cable. Most public places still have more USB-A ports, so always keep a USB-A to USB-C cable in your bag or pocket. However, there is a risk of ‘juice jacking’ when charging the phone from public ports. FBI and cyber security agencies also warn about this. To avoid this, the safest way is to use a small ‘USB Data Blocker’ (which only transfers power, not data) while charging the phone.
Smart Wireless Power Bank and MagSafe Attachment
If you travel often, a good power bank can be the biggest help for you. If you have an iPhone or a newer Android phone, you can use the MagSafe Wireless Power Bank. It sticks directly to the back of the phone like a magnet and keeps charging the phone without any wires. Now such power banks are also available which you can hang on your belt like a key-chain, wear it on your wrist or keep it in the in-built charging pocket of a smart backpack. Never buy cheap and unbranded power banks. Cheap power banks have the highest risk of fire during flights (FAA guidelines) and during travel. It is always better to choose a trusted brand.
Phone cases with in-built battery
If you want to completely avoid the hassle of carrying a separate cable or power bank while travelling, then Battery Case is the best solution. It fits over the phone like a normal mobile cover, but has an in-built battery hidden inside it. As soon as your phone’s battery is down, press a button on the cover and the phone will start charging while still in your pocket.
‘Aircharge’ and wireless stations
public wireless pads
Nowadays, many modern cafes, hotel rooms, airport lounges and premium cars have in-built Qi-Wireless Charging Pads. All you have to do is place your phone on that table or pad.
Aircharge Apps
If you are in an unknown city, you can download ‘Aircharge’ or other wireless locator apps on your phone. These apps will immediately tell you which café or public place near you has free wireless charging facility.