Pavel Jelic If you decide to buy a new iPhone, it's certainly a relatively big deal - for most normal mortals, that is. Spending three or four tens of thousands on a new smartphone is certainly not a small amount. But the truth is that you don't have to exchange a new Apple phone for a new model after two years - it only works that way with the competition. Currently, it is stated that the new iPhone should last you up to five long years. And if you calculate it, you will find that an iPhone will cost you about six thousand crowns (in the case of the basic model) for one year, i.e. five hundred crowns per month, which is definitely not a dizzying amount. Definitely not for a device with which you are guaranteed long-term and problem-free functionality. Let's take a look together in this article at 7 tips to ensure that your new iPhone will last you a few more years.
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Do not completely discharge the battery
The battery inside an iPhone and other portable devices is considered a consumer product. This simply means that it is out of warranty and you should have it replaced after about a year of use. But there are tips to ensure that the battery lasts a little longer without problems. Specifically, you should avoid draining your battery below 20%. The battery "feels" best when it is charged between 20% and 80%. If you keep the battery within this range, you can be sure that you will not stress it unnecessarily and accelerate its aging.
Clean it, inside and out
From time to time it is necessary to clean your iPhone, both inside and out. As for cleaning from the inside, try to delete unnecessary files that uselessly take up storage space - applications can also help you with this, see the article below. If you find yourself in a situation where your iPhone's storage is almost full, the device may start to freeze, which is not ideal. So either use the application or delete photos, files, applications and more. You should also clean the body of the device itself. Just think about everything you touch during the day - and then pick up your iPhone. For cleaning, you can use a moistened cloth, disinfectant or even special wipes.
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Flying around the world with Apple Use the packaging and protective glass
Believe it or not, the case and protective glass can save the iPhone's life. Some individuals say they don't want to spoil the iPhone's design with a case or glass, which is understandable of course. In this case, it is necessary for you to consider your preferences. Either you "dress up" your new iPhone in a stylish or transparent case and at the same time use glass to protect it from destruction, or you will risk every day, for example, destroying the display or the glass back, just to show the world what the iPhone actually looks like . And it is necessary to mention that the whole world already knows what the iPhone looks like. There are really countless covers available and I think that each of you will choose at least one.
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Think of an ideal environment
If you are one of the individuals who have owned an iPhone for a long time, then you have probably already found yourself in a situation where the Apple phone turned off in extreme temperatures. We most often encounter this phenomenon in winter in sub-zero temperatures, however, problems can also occur in summer. You certainly can't blame the iPhone for shutting down. Apple states that the ideal operating temperature of an Apple phone is between 0ºC and 35ºC. This does not mean that you cannot use the iPhone outside of this temperature range, in any case, it is necessary to take into account that the device may not behave as expected. If the iPhone turns off very often, it means only one thing - a weak and old battery that needs to be replaced.
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Do not use low-quality accessories
Let's face it, original Apple accessories are really expensive. On the other hand, it is necessary to take into account that if you buy an iPhone for tens of thousands of crowns, the accessories will simply be more expensive. For example, the same applies to cars - if you buy, for example, a Lamborghini, you cannot count on the fact that spare parts will cost the same as those on the Octavia. But nowhere is it written that you must necessarily always buy original accessories. All you have to do is buy accessories that are of good quality, which can be easily recognized through the MFi (Made For iPhone) certification. There are many brands offered by MFi, personally I have been satisfied with AlzaPower or Belkin for a long time. Avoid low-quality accessories without certification. In addition to the fact that it stops working, you also risk the possible destruction of the device.
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Make updates
Apple is constantly trying to improve its operating systems through updates, which is understandable. However, unlike the competition, the Californian giant also supports really old devices – currently we are talking about, for example, the almost six-year-old iPhone 6s, on which you can still install the latest iOS 14, and even the recently introduced iOS 15, which will be released later this year. Updates include all sorts of new features that can make your everyday life easier. But apart from that, they also contain fixes for various errors and bugs, so downloading and installing updates is absolutely essential for the proper functioning of your device. So try to keep your iPhone always up-to-date. Updates can be found in Settings -> General -> Software Update.
Beware of scam sites
Some websites are created just to hack your apple phone somehow. If you go to such a fraudulent page, it may unknowingly happen that you, for example, download a malicious calendar, or that you download and install a profile that can damage your device. But the good news is that iOS applications run in sandbox mode, which means that malicious code has no way to get from one application to another and, for example, into the core of the system. Even so, this is not ideal, as such a malicious calendar can completely overwhelm your iPhone with notifications, which will cause slowdowns and possible other problems. If you ever manage to install a malicious calendar, below is an article to uninstall it.
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I would be more careful about tech updates. You can start the current iOS program on old iPhones. But it's not quite as snappy a phone as it used to be. And I definitely wouldn't update anything as soon as the update comes out. Better with a distance until it is really verified that everything works. And not that it reduced the battery by 30%
I totally agree with this. It makes a difference if you update your device, which is brand new or an older piece.
As Pepa wrote, I would be more careful about that.