Take care of your mobile - This is how you extend the life of your phone
A cell phone can have a long life in many cases, while in other cases it can have a slightly shorter life. By taking care of it in the right way, you can extend the life of mobile phones considerably more than you might think. Although accidents can happen, it is possible to limit the damage even in these situations
Tips on things you can influence to extend the life of your phone:
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Use a screen protector and phone case
By protecting the external parts of your phone, you can effectively prevent or reduce damage to your mobile if, for example, it were to be dropped on the ground. A proper phone case and screen protector can make a big difference in protecting your device from bumps and scratches. -
Software update
Mobile phones that are regularly updated with software and security updates tend to have a longer lifespan as it continues to work efficiently for a longer period of time. -
Use
How you use your phone can affect its lifespan. A mobile phone that is used for heavy games and applications can wear out faster than a mobile phone that is used more sparingly. -
Take care of the phone's battery
The performance of the battery deteriorates over time, which can also affect the life of the phone. Take good care of the battery by not charging it more than you need and use a charger adapted to the phone's battery.
Many people charge their phone much more than they actually need, as you always want your phone fully charged. This damages the battery and reduces its life. -
Clean your mobile
Mobile phones should be cleaned often, partly to reduce the number of bacteria that are spread but also to make them last longer.
A lot of dirt ends up between the phone's buttons, in the speakers but also in the mobile's charging socket. The dirt builds up and will eventually cause some of the phone's functions to deteriorate.
Read more about the best way to clean your mobile phone here. -
Temperature & Climate
Avoid using your phone in extreme heat, cold and humidity, as this can damage the mobile's components and make it work worse.
