Charge your phone
Learn how to charge the battery.
About the battery
Your phone has an internal, nonremovable, rechargeable battery. Use only Nokia approved chargers designated for this phone. You can also use a compatible USB cable to charge your phone (included).
You can set your phone to automatically save power when the battery charge level is low. Select 
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and battery saver > Always turn on Battery Saver when battery is low .
When your phone goes into battery saver mode, you may not be able to change the settings of all apps.
Do not attempt to remove the battery from the device. To replace the battery, take the device to your nearest authorised service facility.
Authorised retail points may also offer a battery replacement service.
Related topics
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See Increase battery life .
Charge the battery
Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge it before you can switch on your phone for the first time.
You do not need to charge the battery for a specific length of time, and you can use the phone while it is charging.
If your phone is off when you start to charge the phone, it automatically switches on.
Make sure you use a compatible USB charger to charge your phone.
If the phone indicates a low charge, do the following:
Charge from a wall outlet
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First connect the USB cable to the charger, plug the charger into a wall outlet, then connect the micro-USB end of the USB cable to your phone.
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When the battery is full, unplug the charger from the phone, then from the wall outlet.
To avoid breaking the USB cable connector, be careful when connecting or disconnecting the charger cable.
Charge from a computer
You can use USB charging when a wall outlet is not available. Data can be transferred while charging the device. The efficiency of USB charging power varies significantly, and it may take a long time for charging to start and the device to start functioning.
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First connect the USB cable to the computer, then to your phone.
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When the battery is full, first unplug the USB cable from your phone, then from the computer.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator is displayed or before any calls can be made.
If the battery has not been used for a long time, to begin charging, you may need to connect the charger, then disconnect and reconnect it.
Related topics
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See About the battery .
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See Increase battery life .