Android users used to have one major advantage over iPhone users (other than functionality, customizability, universal ports, etc.). They paid less for their phones.
That’s still mostly true. However, while the android platform sports models across the price spectrum, the higher end models developed to compete with the latest iPhones can still clock in over $1,000. In many cases, they’re no longer the bargain option they used to be.
In other words, androids are an investment. And, as you would with any investment, you want to protect your android phone by extending its functional life.
In this article, let’s look at how you can ensure a long and fruitful relationship with your android phone by breaking down protection into four categories: system, hardware, battery and speed. You paid a sizeable amount of hard-earned money for that device; now, let’s squeeze all the value you can from it.
Malware Protection
To keep your systems secure and your device running smoothly, get Malwarebytes for Android devices – quality antimalware protection that roots out ransomware, adware and anything else you don’t want lurking in your android.
Mobile malware threats are on the rise, with many targeting android devices. Apps can sneak in access privileges that help them gain information you never intended to share. And phishing URLs can make surfing the web more like surfing a shark tank. Excellent antimalware protection safeguards you against all these threats.
A Quality Case and Glass Screen Protector
According to a recent survey, 62% of people have cracked their smartphone screen, 51% have submerged it in liquid, and a worrying 31% said they would prefer just to buy a new phone rather than repair their existing one.
First off, a crack in the screen shouldn’t be a deal-breaker. It’s better to repair your android after a bad fall than throw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater. Still, repairs are expansive, and, as is usually the case, a proactive approach is cheaper than a reactive one. To extend your android’s functional life, get a quality case and tempered glass screen protector.
Don’t Let Your Phone’s Battery Life Fluctuate
Popular Mechanics recently tested the folk theory that leaving a device charging overnight (or for any extended period) is bad for the battery. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they found that not to be the case.
What they did discover, however, is that the lithium-ion batteries in smartphones don’t respond well to being charged all the way then draining all the way down. It’s better to give your battery frequent, incremental charges. It may sound like a nuisance, but charging your phone this way will ensure it works well for a lot longer.
Edit the Background Processes
The longer you use your android, the more apps you’ll accumulate – it’s human nature to nest, after all. The problem is, some of these apps open at startup and run the background, effectively swallowing your RAM, CPU and graphics resources.
Unfortunately, some people assume that this sluggish response is just their phone slowly marching toward planned obsolescence, and they buy a new device. Instead, edit your background processes in the Running Services menu by disabling unused apps and removing widgets and live wallpapers.
By paying special attention to your system security, hardware safety, battery longevity and background processes, you can ensure a healthy Return-on-Investment from your trusty android device.
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