7 mistakes you might be making with your smartphone without realising it

Your smartphone goes everywhere with you: to work, at home, on holiday, in your car… We use it for several hours a day, but are we using it properly?

Certain habits can shorten the lifespan of your phone, damage its battery or even cause you to lose your data.

Here are 7 very common mistakes you might be making without realising it.

1. Wait until the battery is completely flat

Unlike some older generations of batteries, the batteries in today’s smartphones do not need to be completely discharged before being recharged.

On the contrary, regularly letting the battery run down to 0% can accelerate its ageing.

Our advice: Charge your phone when necessary and avoid letting the battery consistently run down to 0%.

2. Using a poor-quality charger

Not all chargers are created equal.

A poor-quality cable or charger can cause erratic charging, cause the device to overheat, or damage the connector in the long term.

Always choose reliable accessories that are suitable for your device.

3. Never carry out updates

“I’ll do the update later.”

We’ve all done it at some point.

However, updates aren’t just for adding new features. They also fix bugs and improve the phone’s security.

So do remember to keep your smartphone up to date.

4. Keeping thousands of unnecessary photos

Photos, videos, screenshots, downloads… Over the months, your phone accumulates a huge number of files.

The result: your storage fills up and your device may eventually run out of space.

Take a few minutes every now and then to delete what you no longer need and back up your important memories.

5. Never use a screen protector on your phone

A fall can happen in a matter of seconds.

Even a recent smartphone can suffer significant damage after a fall: a broken screen, a cracked back panel or a damaged camera.

A good case and a screen protector can therefore help you avoid costly repairs.

6. Keeping an old mobile in a drawer for years

Have you changed your phone but your old one is still lying around in a drawer?

You’re not the only one.

However, an old smartphone can still be worth something. Rather than letting it gather dust, why not sell it on?

Urbak buys your phones

At UrbakWe buy back phones and give them a new lease of life.

Do you have an old iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel or other smartphone that you no longer use? Bring it into our shop to find out its trade-in value.

It’s simple: you can get money back for your old phone whilst helping to promote reuse.

7. Never check the condition of your phone

A phone that’s starting to slow down, overheat, run out of battery quickly or has a faulty connector might be sending you a warning sign.

Waiting until the problem gets worse can sometimes make the repair more complicated.

At UrbakWe also offer diagnostic and repair services for various smartphone models.

In summary

A smartphone can last for several years if it is looked after properly.

A few good habits can make a real difference: using reliable accessories, protecting your device, keeping it up to date, monitoring the battery and backing up your data regularly.

And if you’ve decided to switch to a new phone, Don’t let your old one gather dust in a drawer: Urbak might buy it back!