Yep, one of the nicest things you can do for your phone is turn it off completely.<\/p>\n
Apple experts recommend turning off your phone at least once a week to improve performance and preserve battery life<\/span><\/a>. Apparently, leaving your device on all the time causes stress and other issues, a bit like a person who hasn\u2019t slept for a week.<\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to forget that \u00a3600 chunk of magic in your pocket is fragile until you drop it and the screen smashes into a million pieces.<\/p>\n The cosmic law governing smartphones dictates that you will drop it <\/b>at some point, whether through clumsiness, bad luck or having one too many Strawberry Daiquiris. Putting a case on your phone gives it a better chance of survival – and it looks prettier too.<\/p>\n We don\u2019t mean literally taking it into that shower because that\u2019s obviously a stupid idea, but rather having it in the same room as the shower. The steam produced from a hot shower can turn to water, which can seep into your device and drown it from the inside.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, that means you\u2019ll have to do without music or whatever you use your phone for near the shower (please, we don\u2019t want to know). But you\u2019ll survive. You could even buy a shower radio like you live in the 90s!<\/p>\n Look, we know it\u2019s tempting. iOS is oppressive and rigid and you want to download apps that let you play Game Boy games on your iPhone, but jailbreaking is a huge risk unless you know exactly what you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n First off, you can kiss goodbye to your warranty. It\u2019s void as soon as you jailbreak your device. The Apple Geniuses won\u2019t be able to help you any more, even if you beg and buy them doughnuts.<\/p>\n Secondly, you\u2019re at risk from all sorts of nasty stuff, like dodgy apps loaded with malware. That puts your phone and your data at risk, with some potentially devastating consequences.<\/p>\n Finally, you can seriously mess up your iPhone if you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re doing. Jailbreaking is suitable for serious techies only, so resist the urge to tinker.<\/p>\n Most phones are good for about 300 – 500 charge cycles before their maximum capacity starts to diminish. If you charge your phone from flat every single day, that gives you about a year before your battery life shrinks.<\/p>\n Instead\u201d\u00a6<\/p>\n Experts recommend keeping your battery floating in between 40-80% to preserve its overall life. That means charging little and often instead of all-night charge fests.<\/p>\n However, experts also recommend charging from flat at least once a month to recalibrate the battery because science or something.<\/p>\n Just because it fits, doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s right. Stick with the charger provided with your phone or buy one from a trustworthy third party manufacturer, and avoid dodgy knock-offs unless you want to see your phone go up in a ball of flames.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a pain in the bum but software and app updates exist for a reason. They improve performance and resolve potentially dangerous security problems (like Android\u2019s Stagefright). We\u2019re sure you you can live without your phone for a few minutes.<\/p>\n Remember that stuff we said about dropping your phone being an inevitability? Well, this will help too. It\u2019ll also prevent scratches and dirty fingermarks.<\/p>\n We know it keeps them quiet but have you ever seen a kid? They always have something gross on their hands or dribbling out of their mouths, and they have a real knack for knocking receptacles full of sticky liquids over expensive objects.<\/p>\n And while we\u2019re sure those apps for cats and dogs are great fun, you don\u2019t need us to tell you that claws and screens don\u2019t mix.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re upgrading your phone or just want to make some cash, sell mobile phones<\/a> with musicMagpie! We\u2019ll give you an instant price, FREE delivery and fast same day payment; just click below to get started.<\/p>\n
\nBuy it a case<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nDon\u2019t take it into the shower<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nDon\u2019t jailbreak it<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nDon\u2019t charge it from flat<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nKeep your phone battery in the 40 – 80% range<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nDon\u2019t just use any charger<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nUpdate often<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nBuy a screen protector<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nDon\u2019t give it to children or animals<\/b><\/h3>\n
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