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How to take care of your iPhone

The iPhone is a great phone and all, but that doesn’t mean it’s never going to break. Follow these tips and you’ll never have to worry about any damage.

Iphone touchscreen

As an owner of an iPhone, I’ve been through my fair share of scares. You would think that since iPhones are used so much, they would be durable; you’re bound to drop it eventually, right?

Unfortunately, the iPhone doesn’t quite seem to be able to handle drops and bangs all by itself. I’ve seen my fair share of shattered screens, and I’ve heard horror stories about the simplest things breaking this wonderful phone. Frankly, I don’t know what I’d do without mine, and many iPhone users can attest to, this thing becomes your life.

The Threat is Real

The main problem iPhone owners face is the threat of a cracked screen. These smartphones are sleek and beautiful, but in reality are very fragile. Every time you drop the iPhone, you pray in your head that it did not crack. We all have that one friend who has a cracked screen!

You can always get your screen repaired, but it costs around $100. If you do not have Apple Care, you are left at the mercy of a random repair kiosk at the mall. Not only will they void the iPhone’s warranty, but they will replace the screen with a cheap knock off that is not a genuine Apple screen!

If this has ever happened to you, you probably have become especially careful when it comes to your iPhone. So how do you avoid all of this? An iPhone can range from $500 to $1000 dollars, shouldn’t you be taking better care of it? Here are the things you absolutely must do to protect your iPhone.

1. Get Yourself a Good Case

Totallee case

The number one thing every iPhone needs is a good case. There’s a ton of different cases out there: plastic, metal, leather, and silicone to name a few. The best case you can buy is a silicone case. When it comes to falls, a silicone case is best as the silicone actually allows the phone to bounce, greatly reducing the impact of the fall. My case has saved me countless of times! To get an idea of what kind of cases are out there, click here

2. Find a Screen Protector

Screen protector glass

A screen cover, also known as a screen protector, is a thin piece of glass or plastic that goes over your screen.It is a temporary cover that will protect your screen from scratches as well as cracks. They are completely removable and don’t leave any lasting residue as they use adhesives. When they first hit the market, they were mainly plastic. Now they are made from glass. The bad part about that is that when you do drop your iPhone, that glass will crack. The good part about that is that it took the brunt of the impact and you most likely just saved your screen! Here’s a good collection here

3. Respect Your Accessories

Anker lightning cables

Often times, people take care of their iPhone, but forget about all the things that come with it. The iPhone comes with a pair of headphones, and a charging cable. Wouldn’t it suck if you couldn’t listen to your favorite songs on the way home? Or your iPhone no longer charges because your lightning cable is not charging it? Handle these with care! Do not pull on these cables, and keep them clean! They play a big role in your iPhone’s life. 

Another cleaning job you should do is to clean the content in your iPhone by transferring to PC as backup and free up more space for faster system speed. To do this, you can make use of an iPhone transfer software, with which you can do it easily without iTunes.

4. Keep Your iPhone Clean

This last tip is probably the most important one. How often do you wash your hands? I hope that it is a lot. How often do you clean your iPhone? Probably never? Well, all that neglect not only makes your iPhone disgusting, it also can contribute to issues with your device. I am not saying you should go and rinse your iPhone! Instead, take a cloth and wipe it down. There are various ports and holes on your iPhone. You will be surprised of how much lint you will find in your charging port alone! Take a toothpick and gently clean out all of those areas.

Hopefully, these tips will help you take better care of your iPhone, and maybe save you a bit of money in the process by avoiding having to repair it.

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