You buy cell phones most often and in no distant time, they go bad or are misplaced. Cell phones have become part of your everyday lives but unfortunately you don’t really know how to secure or take proper care of your cell phone. As the world has become digitalized and a global village, the information contained in your phone can even make or mar one’s future. Therefore it is very important to learn how to safeguard and generally take proper care of your cell phone so that it lasts longer, stays smart and satisfies you on its purpose of purchase.
First of all, you need to observe these basic rules when it comes to cell phones. If you start using a phone without considering some important factors, you will surely lose the cell phone sooner than you expect. I shall give you the rules as well as tell you all you need to know in order to take proper care of your cell phone.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF BUYING THE CELL PHONE?
Before you make up your mind to buy a new phone, decide on what you wish to use the cell phone for. The nature of your job should determine what kind of phone to buy. A student, a business person, a casual worker, however your activities are shapes the nature of phones that will sooth your purpose. Do not be selfish in making this decision. Think wisely and choose rightly so that you can buy a cell phone that you really need. An appropriate job that goes with an appropriate cell phone will translate to a longer lasting cell phone.
WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF THE CELL PHONE?
We currently have a very broad category of cell phones with diverse features. Determining the features of your dream cell phone is a key strategy towards elongating the life of your cell phone. Ask me how? I will tell you! When you require a multifunctional cell phone and you end up with a single functional type, you regret easily, lose interest in the phone and develop less care for the cell phone.
Another instance is this – a user who loves to watch DStv mobile on his cell phone and ends up buying that multi-functional smartphone that would enable him to do it would naturally appreciate the phone more and consequently take proper care of the cell phone.
BEST PLACE TO STORE YOUR PHONE WHEN IDLE OR NOT IN USE
To prevent any occasion of fall or unwanted incident happening to your cell phone, always seek out a proper location where you will always keep your phone when you are not using it. The place must be free of dust, have good ventilation, away from direct heat of the sun or high temperature, void of water or any fluid, away from the reach of children and a place most unlikely to experience a fall or get trodden under.
LEARN HOW TO CLEAN THE CELL PHONE REGULARLY
It is advised to regularly clean your cell phone. The recommended material to apply in cleaning the exterior body of cell phones including the screen of cellphones, are dry tissue papers or alcohol wipes like spirits. Cleaning it the proper way is a major step in taking proper care of your cell phone. People have successfully cared for and maintained their cell phones just by developing the culture of regular and proper cleaning.
RECOMMENDED WAY TO RECHARGE YOUR CELLPHONE BATTERY
Most phones would last longer if the user adopts the recommended way to keep the cellphone battery alive and optimally functional as written on the manual. However, many users now charge their cell phone batteries according to how or when they deem fit. It is generally advised to unplug your cell phone chargers once the battery indicates fully charged. Also when you purchase a new phone, do not start using it immediately. The best practice that optimizes your cellphone battery is to charge the battery for up to 6 hours or more. A big mistake most cellphone users make isto use small capacity electric voltage generators or anything less than that to charge cell phone batteries.
There are many other effective ways to save your cellphone battery and optimize the lifespan and functionality of your cellphone. These methods of caring for your device batteries are absolutely necessary as the usefulness of the device largely depend on the efficiency of the battery.
It is best recommended to use normal voltage from normal power sources to charge your cell phone batteries. Following these steps is a sure way of taking proper care of your cell phone. This measure maximizes your cell phone battery life, which replicates to longer and efficient battery for your cell phone. Importantly, charging a cell phone in a closed container like your purse or drawer or car pigeon hole is a potential fire hazard and may shorten its lifespan. Li-ion batteries (typical for most phones) give off heat when charged and when discharging.
AVOID WETTING YOUR CELL PHONE
Most cell phones are damaged beyond repair when immersed in water or any other liquid. Avoid using your phones when in your bathroom, beach or when eating or drinking. If you do, the liquid might mistakenly splash on the phone and that begins the problem of your cell phone. However, when your phone gets wet, there is a way to save it. Very soon, I shall write to you on how to save your cell phone when it gets wet, so watch out for it!
If you can diligently apply these rules, I can assure you of a maximized cell phone pleasure. Even if you don’t get perfect in applying the rules of taking proper care of your cell phone or maintaining your mobile phone, a little effort could make a whole lot of difference.
