Signs You Need to Replace Your Smartphone

Smartphones are a necessity in today’s world; from staying connected with friends and family to capturing special moments and even checking email, they are now being used for a wide range of purposes. While smartphones are now cheaper than ever, replacing an old smartphone can be difficult, often because of the emotional attachment we have to our phones.

However, it is important to retire old devices before they die completely to prevent you from being left without a phone. Knowing when to replace an old phone while it still works can be tricky, but here are some telltale signs that it’s time to get a new phone.

Lines on the screen:

The screen is the most sensitive component of your smartphone, and the first part to sustain damage. However, with the screen, you can visibly see the damage. If your screen displays vertical lines or is flickering continuously, it indicates that it is damaged heavily.

In such a case, head to your nearest phone repair shop to immediately have it looked at by a professional to prevent further damage. 

Non-responsive power button:

While your latest smartphone may not have many buttons, it will surely have a power button. But if the power button stops responding, you will be unable to turn your phone on or off.

Unexpected shutdowns:

While you may seen your phone shut down without explanation once or twice, it can create problems if this starts happening repeatedly.

The root cause may be an issue with the battery, which could be replaceable, or with the entire phone. In either case, take your phone to a repair shop ASAP.

Unstable operating system:

Operating system updates are frequently rolled out, but while they can freshen up a new device, they might do the opposite for older smartphones. Similarly, downloading large apps on older devices can hinder them from working properly and cause them to crash.

However, if you haven’t installed any update and your phone still has an unstable OS with apps crashing, it may be worrying. It is best to back up your device’s data before resetting and restoring your phone. If the phone continues to lag, you might want to get a new device.

 

Slow phone:

Sometimes a device may work slowly if it has outdated software, is crowded by too many unnecessary files, or has full memory. In such a case, try freeing up your phone’s memory and resetting the phone.

If that doesn’t work, bring it over to us at NWA Cell Phone Repair. We will take care of any repairs your iPhone or Samsung phone may need. If you have a phone from a different brand, we can perform repairs for that too. Contact us here if you are hesitant to get a new phone, and we’ll make sure your old phone becomes good as new. Call us at 479-595-8388 for more information.