{"id":2341,"date":"2022-04-10T20:58:08","date_gmt":"2022-04-10T18:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteriedeportable.com\/guides-et-conseils\/tips-using-your-mobile-phone\/"},"modified":"2022-04-10T20:58:08","modified_gmt":"2022-04-10T18:58:08","slug":"tips-using-your-mobile-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/tips-using-your-mobile-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"Various tips on how to use your mobile phone"},"content":{"rendered":"

What to do if you lose your phone?<\/h2>\n

Losing your phone is the worst. The good news is that you might be able to get it back, if it\u2019s still switched on. Use Apple\u2019s Find My iPhone<\/a> or Android Device Manager to locate your phone, lock it remotely and add a message on the lock screen so the person who finds it knows where to return it (if they have a good heart).<\/p>\n

Lost phone<\/h2>\n

If you can\u2019t locate it (or if someone has stolen it), wipe the data remotely and change the password for all sensitive accounts. As mentioned earlier, these steps only work if your phone is turned on. If it\u2019s been stolen, the thief has probably switched it off straight away. You\u2019ll then need to contact your mobile network provider to block service to the device and change the password for all sensitive accounts.<\/p>\n

Go to the police<\/h2>\n

Report the theft to the police; even though it\u2019s unlikely they\u2019ll find it, they\u2019ll give you a crime reference number so you can ask your insurer to reimburse you for your device. Claims usually take a few weeks to process, so feel free to check a shop<\/a> if you need a replacement phone in the meantime!<\/p>\n

My battery has stopped working!<\/h2>\n

The phone battery, unfortunately, naturally wears out over time. However, there are a few ways to extend its life in the short term. First, turn off as many services as possible when you\u2019re not using them, including Wi\u2011Fi, Bluetooth and location services. Also lower your screen brightness and, if you\u2019re really running low on power, switch on battery saver mode.<\/p>\n

In the longer term, you\u2019ll need to either replace the battery or replace your phone. Your choice will depend on<\/p>\n

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  1. how attached you are to your phone<\/li>\n
  2. the cost of replacing the battery. If you\u2019re using an older device, you may find it\u2019s more cost\u2011effective to replace it!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I\u2019ve cracked my screen, what should I do?<\/h2>\n

    Don\u2019t walk around with a cracked screen. It looks awful and you risk getting glass in your fingers and debris inside your phone!<\/p>\n

    Instead, put a plastic screen protector over it until you have time to get it repaired. Also try to cut down your use. If you have an iPhone and AppleCare+ cover, your first port of call should be the Apple Store. They\u2019ll repair your device, but you\u2019ll have to pay at least 75 euros for the privilege. Other phone manufacturers offer similar warranty deals.<\/p>\n

    Things get more expensive if you\u2019re out of warranty:<\/h3>\n

    Insurance will usually cover your screen but you\u2019ll have to pay an excess, while your phone\u2019s manufacturer will probably charge a fortune to repair it.<\/p>\n

    The best out\u2011of\u2011warranty option is to take it to a repair shop, but make sure you use a reliable, vetted repairer; otherwise, you risk a poor\u2011quality repair or, worse, someone accessing your data and storing it remotely.<\/p>\n

    Another alternative<\/h4>\n

    Your last option \u2013 and the one we recommend the least \u2013 is to repair it yourself. There are plenty of tutorials online. As well as providing easy\u2011to\u2011follow instructions, you can also find all the parts you need. Remember that if you try to repair your device yourself, your warranty will be void and you\u2019ll have to pay high repair costs if you get it wrong. Only try this if you\u2019re really confident!<\/p>\n

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