Smartphones have become an important  aspect of everyday life, not only in terms of staying connected with family and friends but also in getting work done, staying up to date with important schedules and even buying goods online. It’s become almost impossible to do without one in today’s tech-oriented world. Your phone therefore needs proper care to prolong its lifespan and to also safeguard important information. Below are ways you can make the best out of your smart phone’s functionality:

Purchase a smartphone that works best for you

Make a wise purchase. Don’t go buying a phone blindly. Do your research and find out which phone best suits you. If you’re satisfied with its features, you can go ahead and buy it. Avoid the tendency of going for cheap products that may prove to be a disappointment.

Buy a case

Screens are very fragile. They easily break and are susceptible to scratches. Cases are very useful when it comes to protecting them from such. Cases also have an aesthetic value and could give a vibrant look to your phone. Screen protectors also serve the same purpose and could be used together with cases.

Clean your phone regularly

Keep your phone by cleaning it with dry tissue. You do not want your phone to be the source of disease-causing germs! Refrain from using wet items to clean it that might interfere with the phone’s functionality.

Charging habits

Did you know that charging your battery to a hundred percent is actually bad for it?! It wears it out so the battery life is shortened. Also, you should also avoid leaving your phone to its minimum charge, that is, zero percent as it may cause internal damage.

Maintain cool temperatures

Heat is harmful to lithium-ion batteries. Your phone is safest under room temperature. Avoid placing it next to other devices such as laptops which generate heat.

Back up data

There’s always a chance that you can lose important data. Back up the information in your phone at a separate location to avoid the inconvenience that results from lost data.

Keep your phone with you as much as possible

Whenever you are not looking out for your phone, it may come to some harm. Keep your phone with you at all times if possible or at least within sight.

Find a way to track your phone

In case you lose your phone, there should be a way to track it or wipe out information so that it doesn’t land in the wrong hands.

Keep it safe when not in use

You cannot always carry your phone around. If it’s not in your hands, find a safe place to keep where it will not be knocked or interfered with. It could be on a desk or table that is out of the way.

Smartphones degrade with time but this process can be speeded up if you’re not taking the necessary precautions. Start taking care of your phone today and avoid the unnecessary cost of replacing it or worse, loss of important data. Your phone could definitely use some loving care!