5 Biggest Mobile Myths You Still Believe | Android Reality Check
Smartphones have become a crucial part of daily life. We use them for communication, entertainment, banking, shopping, navigation, work, and even learning. Despite this, many old beliefs and myths about mobile phones still exist - myths that sound logical but have no scientific basis. These misconceptions often influence the way people charge, update, or use their devices, and sometimes they even prevent users from getting the best performance out of their phones.
In this blog, we’re going to break down the top five mobile myths that millions of Android users still believe. If you are one of them, don’t worry—by the end of this article, your understanding of mobile care and usage will be completely different.
Also, if you prefer watching instead of reading, I’ve made a detailed YouTube video on the same topic.
👉 Watch the full explanation here1. Using Your Phone While Charging Is Dangerous
Many people believe that using a smartphone while it is plugged in can damage the battery or even cause the phone to explode. You’ve probably heard someone say:
“Battery jal jayegi!”
This belief is so common that many users avoid their phones during charging, thinking it’s risky.
Reality Check:
Using your smartphone while charging is completely safe as long as you are using a quality charger, preferably the original one. Modern phones come with highly advanced charging controllers that regulate voltage, heat, and power flow.
It does not harm the battery, and it does not cause any risk of explosion.
The only time it can be unsafe is if:
- You use a cheap third-party charger
- Your charging cable is damaged
- Your battery is already swollen or faulty
Under normal circumstances, using your phone during charging is totally fine. Yes, it may get warm, but warm does not mean dangerous.
2. Leaving Your Phone on Charge Overnight Damages the Battery
This is another myth that almost everyone has heard. Many people still believe that charging a phone overnight “overcharges” the battery and reduces its lifespan.
Reality Check:
Modern smartphones are smart enough to stop charging automatically at 100%. They have built-in charging protection systems that prevent overcharging.
When your phone hits 100%, the charging circuit disconnects and switches to a very low “trickle mode,” which keeps it full without stressing the battery.
So no, overnight charging does NOT damage the battery.
The real reasons a battery ages are:
- Heat
- Charging cycles
- Age of the phone
- How frequently you drain it to 0%
But leaving it on charge overnight? Totally fine.
3. Software Updates Make Your Phone Slower
Perhaps the most popular myth on this list.
Reality Check:
Software updates are designed to improve performance, security, battery optimization, and app compatibility.
Most updates speed up your phone, not slow it down.
4. Closing Background Apps Makes Your Phone Faster
Reality Check:
Closing background apps actually makes your phone slower, not faster.
- The phone reloads apps again
- More CPU usage
- More battery consumption
The system manages RAM better than humans.
5. Using a Phone Case Makes Your Phone Overheat
Reality Check:
Phone cases do not cause overheating.
Heat is caused by gaming, brightness, background processes, fast charging, and environment temperature.
Final Thoughts
Misconceptions spread easily—especially when they sound logical. But as smartphones have evolved, many old beliefs are no longer true.
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