Mobile phone tips
By regularly caring for and maintaining these components, you can extend the life of your smartphone and ensure that it works optimally.
How do I look after my battery?
Adjust the brightness of the screen
Reduce the brightness of the screen, especially if you use your smartphone indoors. A bright screen consumes more energy.
Activate the energy-saving mode
Most smartphones offer a power-saving mode that reduces the performance of the processor and limits background activities to extend battery life.
Turn off unused features
Disable Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and other wireless connections when you don't need them. These functions can drain the battery quickly if they are activated.
Use Wi-Fi instead of mobile data
If possible, connect to a Wi-Fi network as this consumes less energy than using mobile data.
Close unused apps
Close apps that are running in the background and are not actively used to reduce energy consumption.
Disable automatic updates
Automatic updates of apps and background services can drain the battery. Deactivate these functions or switch them to manual updates.
Optimise the use of standby mode
If you don't use your smartphone for a long time, put it in standby mode or switch it off completely to save energy.
Use energy-saving apps
Some apps consume more energy than others. Use apps that are known to be energy efficient or check whether there are alternative apps that consume less energy.
Update the software
Make sure that your smartphone software is up to date, as updates often contain optimisations to improve battery life.
Check the battery consumption
Many smartphones offer functions for monitoring battery consumption. Regularly check which apps consume the most energy and optimise their use accordingly.
How do I clean my mobile phone?
Screen
Keep the screen clean by cleaning it regularly with a soft microfibre cloth to remove dust, dirt and fingerprints. Avoid using aggressive cleaning agents that could damage the screen. It's best to buy a protective film.
Casing
Clean the iPhone case regularly to remove dirt, grease and dust. Use a slightly damp cloth and avoid contact with moisture in the connections. It is best to buy a case.
Ports and buttons
Keep the ports and buttons free of dirt and dust to ensure smooth functionality. If necessary, use compressed air or a soft (tooth) brush to remove dirt from the connections.
Speakers and microphone
Clean the speaker openings and microphone carefully to make sure they are not blocked by dirt or dust. Avoid getting liquids into these openings.
How do I keep myself safe?
Software
Keep your operating system up to date by regularly checking for and installing software updates. Also update your apps regularly to get security patches and new features.
Data backup
Back up your data regularly by creating backups on iCloud or another secure storage location. This way, you can restore your important information if your device is lost or damaged.
