Making your phone last longer
Most of a smartphone’s climate impact comes from manufacturing it, so every extra year makes a big difference. With good habits, your phone stays fast and the battery lasts. This guide explains how to extend your phone’s life and what to do when it is finally replaced.
You will need
- A protective case and screen protector
- A good-quality charger and cable
- A backup service
- Your phone’s settings and battery health information
Steps
Protect your phone
A shock-resistant case and a tempered glass screen protector prevent most drop damage. Replacing a screen protector is much cheaper than replacing the screen.
Look after the battery
Avoid heat and hard frost
Install updates
Clean up storage
Replace the battery, not the phone
Repair the screen and ports
Sell or recycle your old phone
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