There is a high probability that some of your bad habits are gradually damaging it over time. You should avoid these practices to prolong the life of your current phone, according to a report by the “PGMag” website, which specializes in technology news.
What are these habits?
Buy cheap cables
One of the worst habits that can ruin your phone: cheap, unknown charging cables. What is meant here is not reliable companies like Anker or cables bearing the “Made for iPhone” certification, but rather the unknown USB cables that you buy for one dollar or less than a dollar from any store.
Too many of these cables can cause permanent damage to your phone, or worse, expose you to the risk of fire or electrocution, so the small savings isn’t worth it. You should buy cables from a well-known brand, and after getting good cables, handle them carefully.
Frequently completely discharges the battery
Phone batteries deteriorate over time; After a few years, the maximum capacity will not be what it was when you purchased the device. This is normal, but bad habits may accelerate this deterioration and weaken the battery prematurely.
To avoid this, recharge your phone before it reaches 0%, as you should not let it run out completely every time.
Take lots of underwater selfies
There is no such thing as a completely “waterproof” device, despite what the ads may suggest. Some devices may be more water-resistant than others, but there is always a possibility of water leaking inside, and the more the device is exposed to water, the less effective this resistance is.
So even if the device is rated IP67 or IP68, it should be used in water sparingly.
Neglecting safety
Many people ignore security for quick relief. Example: software updates.
Security updates may seem boring and not urgent, but they protect your device from malware and serious issues, so you shouldn’t postpone them. Also make sure apps are updated, as they often contain bug fixes and security updates.
On the more serious side, be careful of the apps you install. If you are trying to download paid apps via suspicious unofficial stores, you are putting yourself in big trouble, so you should not do it.
At the same time, beware of fake apps within these stores. They are often applications filled with ads, trying to imitate popular services, or even carrying out paid messaging scams.(Arabic)
