The smartphone industry continues to offer new products from
time to time. However, some people may choose to buy a new cellphone if their
old device is really no longer usable or damaged.
In this article, we will share tips to make your cellphone last
longer. These methods can be applied easily, even by novice users.
So, how do we make our smartphones last longer? Without
further ado, here are 5 tips on how to make your cellphone last longer.
1. Use a
case or protective cover for your phone
The most important step that is often underestimated to keep
your phone durable is using a case. Some people may think that a protective
cover will only cover the beauty and unique design of the smartphone they are
using.
The problem is, you don't know what kind of incident could
damage your smartphone. For example, there is always the possibility that your
phone will fall because it slips when held in your hand.
Therefore, using a case is recommended as a preventive
measure. In this case, you don't need to buy an expensive case, the most
important thing is that there is another layer that protects your phone from
direct impact.
Using a case from the start of use will also keep your
device's body in its best condition without scratches. Of course, this will be
an added value if you want to resell the device.
2. Keep the
battery healthy
The battery is one of the important aspects of a smartphone.
Keeping it healthy will make our phones last a long time.
There are many myths about smartphone battery health out
there. kumparan has summarized important things that you need to pay attention
to to keep your smartphone battery healthy.
Some wrong myths about cellphone battery health are about
fast-charging technology that will damage the battery and over-charging that
will cause the battery to leak. Both of these things are not true because
smartphone vendors have implemented technology in such a way that the
fast-charging used is safe to use and smartphone charging will be stopped if it
reaches 100 percent.
On the other hand, users need to prevent the smartphone
battery from draining to zero percent before charging. This is because using
the battery to zero percent can cause a chemical reaction that can shorten the
battery life. To prevent this, users are advised to start charging the device
when the battery level drops to around 20 percent or 30 percent.
In addition, you also need to pay attention to the
temperature of the device. High temperatures are the real enemy of the battery.
High temperatures are known to reduce battery life over time. Users should keep
their phones away from strong sunlight, away from windows and car dashboards to
prevent overheating.
3. Keep your
smartphone clean
A dusty and oily smartphone is not what we want because it
can interfere with the performance of the device. For example, if dust and oil
are on the camera lens, of course the resulting photos will be blurry. Similar
problems can also interfere with the sensitivity of the screen and fingerprint
scanner sensor.
Therefore, users need to take a moment to clean their
smartphones so that they remain optimally used.
To clean the device, users are advised to use a good quality
microfiber cloth. Do not clean the screen with alcohol or soap, because it can
damage the coating on the device screen.
4. Update
software
After paying attention to the hardware, users also need to
pay attention to the software aspects or software installed on the device.
To keep the applications on our smartphones optimal and free
from interference, try to continue updating the latest version if it is
available. Make sure that the applications you download come from official
stores, such as the Google Play Store (Android phones) or the Apple App Store
(iPhone), to prevent malware or other security risks from irresponsible
parties.
To update applications on the Google Play Store, you simply
go to the 'My apps & games' section, then select 'Update'. While for the
Apple App Store on the iPhone, you only need to go to the 'Updates' section and
click 'Update'.
In addition to applications, users also need to download
security updates and operating system software updates provided by the vendor.
The goal is to keep our smartphones free from bugs or new security holes that
are at risk of hacking.
On Android, you can update security and software via
'Settings'>'About phone'>'System update'. On iPhone, you can update in
'Settings>'General'>'Software Update'.
5. Delete
cache and unused apps
A smartphone has limited storage and memory capacity. It is
important for users to manage what data and apps need to be stored, so that the
smartphone does not slow down.
The easiest way to keep storage and memory from being full
is to delete apps that we rarely use.
On iPhone, apps can be deleted by long tapping the screen
until the 'X' appears. Later, the app and its data will be deleted
automatically.
On Android, users can delete apps by long tapping the
screen, and selecting the 'i' or 'Application Info'. Before uninstalling, make
sure you delete the app data first, so that no data remains after the app is
deleted.
Especially for Android users, you also need to diligently
delete cache data from your device. Cache itself is temporary data used by the
device to speed up loading of applications, websites, or browsers when used.
Although its use is to speed up loading, cache still takes
up space in the phone's storage space. This can limit your smartphone's storage
space.
It's a good idea to delete the cache on your phone once a
month. You can delete it through the data management application provided
officially on your phone.
