Proven Tips For Getting The Most From Your Cell Phone

Have you ever dropped your cell phone in the toilet and then had to write it off? The fact is that a simple tip - take it apart and put it in rice to dry it out - might have saved it. For more incredibly helpful tips, keep reading.

Restarting your cell phone on occasion is going to help free memory that is being used by applications you use often. In this way, you will be able to get the best performance from your phone.

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Sometimes signing a longer term contract is worth it to get the phone you want. Some providers will offer the best prices if you are willing to sign on for their service for a year or two. Just make sure you're willing to commit to the contract, because ending the term early can cost a lot in penalties.

Did you know that the battery in your cell phone has some reserved power? If you find that your cell phone battery is dead, and you have no way to charge it, enter the USSD "*3370#". You will see up to a 50% increase in power. This reserve power will charge the next time you charge your phone.

Consider purchasing a used phone if you are looking to upgrade before your contract allows you to. This is often less expensive than buying new, and you will not be locked in to a specific contract period. Just make sure your provider supports the phone you want to buy, and that you can easily add it to your plan.

Android Phones

In today's world there is almost an app for everything. This can simplify life and help you do much of your business on the go, even paying bills over your phone. Know the differences between apps available on Google Play for Android phones and those available for Apple iPhone users. Many of these can have universal supplements, but some do not. Browse whichever app store you have on your phone and see what can help simplify the business side of your personal life.

Smart Phones

Don't forget to turn off your smart phone every once and a while. You wouldn't just leave your home computer on all of the time without an occasional restart. Smart phones are more sophisticated than phones of the past. With all their apps and various programs, they need to be restarted on occasion.

Had you put your cell phone into a bowl full of rice, you might not have had to buy a new one. This and all of the other tips in this article will change how you think about cell phones from now on. Thanks to this change, your cell phone will become your new best friend.

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