7 smartphone mishaps and how to fix them
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Last updated 9th Mar 2018
If you can't 'live' without a smartphone, then these common smartphone mishaps and how to fix them will be right up your street. As anyone knows the older a phone gets the slower it gets, so if you have problems charging it, connecting to your wifi, or you're struggling with your reception then you'll find this very useful.
1. Water woes
Whether you've managed to get your phone totally soaked by dropping it down the toilet, or just got a splash of water on it, make sure you quickly wipe any excess water off it. Putting it in a bag or bowl of rice and leaving it for 48 hours will help soak up any additional moisture, but don't be tempted to switch it back on before all the water has been soaked up!
2. Charging challenges
As your phone gets older you'll notice the battery doesn't last as long. These days our phones are also getting used for all sorts apps so it's no surprise that we struggle for battery power sometimes. Here are some great ways to reduce the demand on your phone's battery. Turn off Bluetooth/wifi when not in use, also turn off vibrate and keytones, dim your brightness and don't use the flash when taking photos.
Location services and GPS tracking are also huge battery drainers, so if you rely on your phone to get you through your day try switching them off.
3. Connectivity complications
If you have connectivity problems then you might find that your router has a limit to the number of devices which can connect to it. In most cases, the best thing to do is to restart the router by simply pulling out the power cable. With for 15 seconds and then put the cable back in. This will cause the system to reboot. You could also try restarting your phone.
4. Rubbish reception
Opening a window CAN help you if your phone signal isn't great as phone signals are affected by buildings and objects. Also calling from upstairs might help improve the reception. Just waving your phone in the air won't help though! These days you can also call over wifi if your phone allows, however, if none of that seems to help then many networks will be able to provide you with a signal booster for your home.
5. Gigabyte glitches
If you're running out of space on your phone with all the photos and videos you're taking then try using tools like Amazon Prime Photos, iCloud and Google Photos. They all allow you to store photos and videos for free which means your photos will be freed up.
You should also check for apps that you don't use regularly which are taking up badly needed space.
6. Hot handsets
Does your phone often feel hot? It could be overheating because it's running too many apps at the same time. Phone cases and tight pockets can also add to making a phone overheat. During the summer months you should make sure you keep your phone out of direct sunlight to prevent it from over heating.
7. Freezing phones
Similar to number 6, but at the opposite end of the scale if you phone getes too cold then it could cause problems for you. Try not to let your phone get too cold, either keep it in a bag or in a case to keep it out of the cold.
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These tips were provided by e2save.