There are numerous rules floating around about the best ways to charge your cellphone. You may have heard the rumor that cellphones can explode if you use them while they are charging. But this is not accurate.
Where did the rumor begin?
The story that likely started the rumor that it was dangerous to charge and talk at the same time didn’t report the complete details. The story, which appeared all over the Internet in 2013, said a Chinese flight attendant’s iPhone 4 exploded when she used it while it was charging.
As it turns out, the attendant was using a third-party charger, not the Apple charger that ships with the phone. It was almost certainly the cause of the incident. That doesn’t substantiate that issues can’t happen with phones, but they are likely the result of poor wiring or incompatible or faulty phone parts.
Is charging while using a cellphone dangerous?
No explosion is likely to occur in the normal course of events if you use the phone while it is charging using a manufacturer-approved battery and charger. This doesn’t mean you must buy a replacement from the manufacturer. There are acceptable off-brand chargers, but there are also cheap knockoffs that you should avoid at all costs. Buy from a reputable manufacturer. If you aren’t sure, contact the phone’s manufacturer for acceptable alternatives.
