Every iPhone or Android really has to go into the trash after a few years anyway. But if you take good care of your device, you’re far from needing to replace it.
Your trusty iPhone or Android should work at optimal capacity for at least a few years. But that depends on several factors. One of them is how well you take care of the device.
In fact, there are plenty of things you can do, to keep your smartphone healthy for longer. That way you avoid having to buy a new device after only a short time. We’ll get you started with a few tips.
With these tips, your iPhone or Android will last even longer
Your iPhone or Android will last for years, provided you take good care of it. These tips will get you a long way. Here they come.
#1 Use a case
This may be a catch-up, but always good to mention. It’s smart to protect your phone with a case, especially if you know you drop it often. With a “jacket” on, your phone is still just a little better protected, than without. This is how you prevent an iPhone or Android from serious damage.
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#2 Take good care of your iPhone or Android’s battery
The battery is often the first part of your smartphone to show signs of age. This is not surprising, as the battery is the heart of your iPhone or Android. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to keep your battery healthy.
Avoid extreme temperatures while charging so the battery doesn’t overheat or undercool. Charge the battery to about fifty percent if you don’t use it for an extended period of time and always stay below eighty percent.
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#3 Clean up your smartphone properly
The best advice for keeping your phone fit for a long time is to free up space. This is because unnecessarily large files kill the speed of your iPhone or Android. That, in turn, is detrimental to your battery in the long run. So make sure you throw files you don’t use in the trash.
Your operating system often already provides suggestions, such as automatically deleting unused apps. You can also manually delete apps you don’t use. Consider moving photos and videos to the cloud or a computer, and delete music and movies you’ve downloaded offline. You can also get rid of old messages and large attachments.
