Most people in the world now own smart phones, which are no longer limited to making calls, but rather an important way to follow the news, complete tasks, take pictures, browse social media, and buy online as well, and other things can be done easily. With a click of a button via mobile.
On the other hand, the many uses of the smart phone have led to an increase in battery consumption and the speed of its depletion, and this has also affected the battery life, which does not last long, compared to the battery of laptop devices that lasts for several years.
This is partly due to the fact that many laptops contain batteries that are detachable from the device, which can be replaced if damaged by new ones, while most smart phones on the other hand come with built-in batteries in the mobile that are not separable, and are difficult to replace or repair, which forced consumers. To dispense with the entire mobile phone in case the battery is damaged, and to buy a new phone.
The American company "Apple" was subjected to many criticisms in 2018, after its customers discovered that it had intentionally slowed down the batteries of the old "iPhone" phones, in order to push consumers to buy new phones. After these criticisms, the company was forced to reduce the price of the replacement program for its mobile phones.
This caused a decrease in demand for new iPhones, after customers discovered that they could replace the cell phone battery for only $ 30, instead of paying about $ 1,000 to buy a new phone.
There are other things that may seem simple, but they help a lot in extending the life of the mobile, such as cleaning the charging port frequently, and not trying to turn on the phone if it is exposed to water.
Instead of spending a lot of money on buying a new smart phone, some tips from experts can be followed to extend the life of the mobile and keep it for as long as possible.
Tips to extend the life of your mobile phone
1- Avoid fatigue and overheating of the mobile phone battery
There is a common mistake that many make that affects the life of the mobile battery, which is waiting for it to completely run out before charging it, so it is important to charge the mobile before the battery runs out.
The life of the mobile phone can also be extended by avoiding exposing the phone to the sun, especially during hot weather, as this causes the battery life to shorten.
2- Replace the damaged battery
There are parts in the cell phone that can help to replace it to extend its life, including the battery, according to " Kay-Kay Clapp ", director of communications at the American company "I Fix It" , which encourages people to repair electronic devices, most of the batteries in smart phones continue It does well for about two years before it deteriorates and starts to wear out, and she advises all consumers to think of a mobile battery as something replaceable as much as a car tire.
The frequent use of the mobile phone and its overcharging cause the battery to drain and damage it over time, so it is indispensable to replace the mobile phone’s battery to extend its life instead of buying another new one.
3- Maintaining the cleanliness of the screen and ports
It is important for a person to clean his cell phone daily from the dust that hangs on the screen and in the various mobile ports, including the charging port, audio and headphones, as well as the camera lens on which the dust may spoil the quality of the captured images. The process of cleaning the phone takes only minutes, and yet he ignores it Many.
4- Mobile screen repair
The mobile screen can also be repaired in the event that it is broken or cracked, and although it is one of the most expensive parts of a mobile, and it can be expensive to repair, the cost of repairing it is less than the cost of buying a new phone.
5- Do not ignore application updates
It is important to update the mobile operating system and third-party applications when they are released, as making these updates does not take long, but they are very useful for the mobile, as they make it run faster, improve its general performance, and solve security and safety problems, and provide an operating system IPhone and Android automatic app updates.
6- Delete unnecessary applications
Mobile phones contain a limited amount of memory and storage space, so it is important to dispense with unnecessary applications and delete them constantly, to save space in the mobile that allows it to work quickly, as the large number of applications slows down the mobile speed.
User can add reminder in mobile calendar, to remember to remove unnecessary and unused apps monthly.
7- Buy a mobile wallet
People spend huge money on buying new phones, but most of them do not care to buy a case that protects the phone from breakage in case it falls.
The case not only helps to keep the phone from breaking, but also keeps it in good condition, which enables the user to sell it at a good price if he then wants to sell it.
8- Create a backup copy
Although creating a backup copy of the data on the mobile phone does not help in extending the life of the mobile phone, but experts advise that in order to avoid losing data, photos and important contacts in the event of the phone being stolen or damaged.
This can be done through " iCloud " for iPhone phones, or via " Google Drive " for phones running Android operating system such as "Samsung".
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