We all from time to time get frustrated with our phones, some people want their phone to load apps and games in an instant, others just want their phone’s battery to last more than half a day!
We have put together a list of some common issues that you might be able to fix yourself at home!
My phone isn’t charging correctly
If your phone no longer chargers correctly then this tip is for you! Like many others, you might protect your phone as much as possible with a screen protector and a case but often this won’t protect the charging port and headphone jack.
If your charger doesn’t feel like it fits into the bottom of your phone like it used to then there may be a build up of fluff and lint from your pocket. A really easy way to check this is to get a paperclip of a pin and very gently try to disturb anything in there that shouldn’t be. If you have never done this then you might be surprised at the amount of fluff that comes out! Just remember, every phone’s charging port is delicate so take your time and even watch a few how to videos on youtube before beginning!
If after trying this tip you are still having issues with charging it is likely that you need a new charging port! We replace charging ports on a range of devices so get in touch and book an appointment today to get your device looked at.
My phone takes ages to load apps or games!
No matter what phone you have slow loading times can be really frustrating!
On some older devices such as the iPhone 5 there isn’t much you can do, these devices are old and just can’t keep up with today’s latest gadgets. That being said, there are some things you can do so don’t give up just yet! Â
If your phone is taking longer than usual to load things then it may be because the memory is full. This may not sound like it would affect your phone’s performance but if it’s running at max capacity it’s constantly working over time.
The best way to free up space on your phone is to go through any old images or duplicate images and get rid of the ones you don’t want. If you don’t want to get rid of any of your images you can always transfer them to your computer so that you never lose them! Any apps you haven’t used for months can also be deleted (and if you ever need them again you can always re-download them).
With your phone’s memory freed up, you should hopefully notice a difference!
My battery life is rubbish!
The more phones can do the more they use their battery. Gone are the days you could charge your phone on Sunday and not need to worry about plugging it in for the next few days!
If your phone’s battery is draining faster than normal then you may have lots of apps running in the background without you even knowing! Any apps that use location services can use a sizeable chunk of your charge. Head to your apps in the settings and check which apps are using location, you’ll find many that use it but actually don’t need it! On Samsung phones you can even see which apps are draining your battery and how much they have used, you can then choose to “Sleep” the apps to help save usage.
I’m constantly trying to free up memory on my phone
Sorry iPhone users but this tip only works for phones that take SD memory cards!
If you find yourself constantly getting “Memory Full” notifications then you will need to get yourself a Micro SD card. On most Android phones there is a slot to add extra storage and where your videos and images save. To free up space on your phone add an SD card and tell the device to save all images and videos to the SD card and not the phones internal memory. Not only will this mean that your phone’s memory is less cluttered but it can also make it easier to transfer your photos to a laptop or computer.
We can help you choose an SD card from either our Stockton Heath Shop or our Knutsford shop, transfer files and get you back up and running!
(If you are not sure how to change where your images save or want to transfer all your existing images to your new SD card then check out this how to Youtube video!)
We hope these DIY tech tips have helped! Don’t forget these tips will also work for other devices like iPads and other tablets!
If you have any other issues or these tips don’t fix your issue then it may be something more serious, bring your device into us and we can diagnose the issue and have it fixed in no time at all!