<ul><li>Smartphones can be damaged by common habits that many people are unaware of, as warned by experts in materials science and electronics.</li><li>Charging mistakes like leaving the phone at full charge or letting it fall below 5% can degrade the battery materials and reduce capacity.</li><li>Fast charging generates heat that can damage the battery's protective layers, making it dangerous and shortening its lifespan.</li><li>Extreme temperatures, physical damage from drops, using poor-quality chargers, and other harmful habits like ignoring software updates or carrying the phone with keys can also harm the device over time.</li></ul>

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