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How to keep your phone in good condition
So, you’ve just got a shiny new phone. Don’t live in fear of one clumsy moment costing you a fortune – just follow these tips to keep it in top condition for longer.
We’ve all heard the horror stories, only a week or two after unboxing the latest phone and a case of the klutz means you spend the next year scrolling social media through a smashed screen. Or, worse, shelling out for an expensive fix.
If you're a Switch24 customer, you'll know about our Value Lock offer that gives you a guaranteed trade-in value as long as your phone’s in good condition. So, the tips in this guide will be super helpful to make sure that you're all set when it's time to upgrade.
Pop on a case and screen protector
Bit of an obvious one to start with, right? Well, you might be surprised how many people risk giving this one a miss. Or think “I’ll pick one up later” until a clumsy mishap spells disaster.
A good quality case absorbs shocks and takes accidental drops in its stride. While a screen protector shields your mobile from scratches and smudges. Together, they’re an unstoppable duo that’ll save the day when the wire from your headphones is caught on the door handle or you’re cursed with butterfingers.
Grab some other accessories
We’re all familiar with that heart-stopping moment when your phone slips out of your hand mid-scroll. A simple grip or strap can save you the horror of watching your device hit the ground.
Whether it’s a pop-out grip for better hold or a strap that loops around your wrist, these handy little accessories give you extra peace of mind when texting on the go or juggling your mobile while carrying your coffee.
Give moisture a miss
So, you’ve put together an award-winning shower playlist? We’re likely to agree, but you might want to leave your phone in another room while you shower. Even a little moisture can get into the ports and speakers, leading to muffled audio, damage to the inside, and even short circuits.
And the damage isn’t temporary, even a short while in a steamy room can come back to bite with an unwanted encore, weakening seals so your mobile is less resistant to water in the long term. Definitely not applause-worthy.
Take care of the battery
Brush teeth, skin routine, put phone on charge. For a lot of us, that’s our nightly routine before bed. And, at first, it makes sense – you get to wake up to a fully charged device, ready for a full day. But get this, you’re actually damaging your battery every time you do this.
Overcharging your phone, or charging your phone only when it’s fully drained, is bad for your battery’s health. As a rule, try to avoid letting the battery drop below 20% or charging it beyond 80%.
Keep software up to date
Just like your computer or your favourite video game, phones have bugs that need patching. Whether it’s an app glitch or a frozen screen, updating your software regularly should be enough to keep these annoying little glitches at bay.
Not just that, it’ll help keep prying eyes off your important data by keeping the security optimised.
So, take care of your device now, and future-you will thank you.
