In most cases, after a year or two your favorite electronics starts to fail, "buggy" or even refuses to work. But many do not even realize that this is due to their own fault.
Many of us, having bought an expensive mobile phone, get to it another cover, a protective film, additional programs such as antivirus, etc. And all this is done so that the gadget bought for a lot of money served as long as possible. More often people just do not know how to use the phone properly. About the most common mistakes of the user we will tell in this article, which by all means your "pocket friend" will do good.
1. Is the phone always on?
In the instructions to the phone, you will not find such a recommendation, but experts unanimously assert that the phone also needs to "rest". Therefore, if you turn it off at least once in 7 days, its battery will thank you. Of course, and it will last longer.
2. Do you regularly use the alarm on your phone?
Also, experts do not recommend using the alarm function daily, it was designed for mobile use, on the road or on a trip. For daily commuting to work, get yourself an ordinary stationary alarm clock, and your phone will breathe a sigh of relief.
3. Permanently turned on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?
These two functions consume more energy than others, so when you do not use them, turn them off. So you will be able to keep your battery in working order, and also increase the discharge time.
4. Surfing in the heat and cold?
No phone is not adapted to work during anomalous heat or frosty frost. When on the street above +30 or below -15 try not to use the phone as needed and do not remove it from your pocket or bag. Therefore, on the street - only emergency calls, and go online when you are indoors.
5. Do you charge the phone all night?
If you are one of those people who put the phone on charge before going to bed, then, most likely, you have changed already not one gadget. Experts on charging accessories claim that lithium-ion batteries of modern phones last much longer if they are removed from charging on a 96-98% digit.
6. Before charging the phone, put the battery at 0%?
Do not completely "plant" the phone, and then wait 100% charging, it's not only inconvenient for the user, but nothing good promises a battery.
7. Do you charge the phone with any suitable charger?
In order for the phone and its battery to last a long time, charge it only with the original charger. Use other chargers only for the urgent need. Remember that if the phone is turned off for a while, it will only benefit him? Otherwise, you run the risk of "killing" not only the battery, but also the charge controller of the phone.
8. Have you never cleaned your phone?
It is a well-known fact that there are almost as many bacteria on the phone as under the rim of the toilet, so at least sometimes wipe it with a lint-free cloth, an alcohol swab or with the help of special ultrasonic devices (for the latter option it is better to contact the service). Also clean and blow the connector for the charger - there is accumulated most of all debris and dust, which can cause problems with charging.
9. Do all applications know your location?
Do not give access to geolocation to all of your applications, since this function will very quickly lead to a battery of your phone in disrepair, and it will discharge several times faster.
10. Notifications are attacking the smartphone?
Leave the notification function only in applications that are important to you, in the rest - turn it off. Since they require the phone to be "on the alert" and be in a constant data connection mode. Notifications will depletely deplete the phone's battery, making it unusable.
11. Do you like to carry the phone in your hand in crowded places?
It is not necessary without the need to carry the phone in your hand in crowded places, especially if it is from luxury versions. It is better to hide it in your pocket or bag. From this, of course, your gadget will not deteriorate, but you can still lose it if an eye is thrown by a thief who deftly snatches it and disappears behind the first turn. But that's not all ...
12. Do not have an account password?
Secure your data better password on the phone when you enter and lock the screen. And all because in case of theft, attackers can use the data and clear your bank accounts through Internet banking so quickly that you will not have time to recover.