Data, memory, the screen, the casing—there are a lot of things you can protect in your phone.
No one likes a cracked screen. It's dangerous, inconvenient, and downright ugly. The world is going mobile; as much as we disregard this fact, it's time to take proper care of our phones so we can continue to use them. Your screen, data, and battery are all fragile parts of your mobile device that shouldn't be overlooked. So, if you aren't safeguarding your most personal device, why aren't you?
1. Protect your phone data.
Back up, back up, back up!
Your phone stores a lot of your personal information, including photos, banking information, and private conversations. This can be a serious problem if you lose your device, but even if you don't lose it, having all of this information in one place can make it vulnerable to hackers.
Back up all of the important data on your phone to the cloud so you don't lose anything if something happens to your device. The easiest way is to sign up for a free Apple iCloud account, which lets you store 5GB of photos and data online.
Once you have an account with Apple or Google, everything will automatically save online—no need to do a thing! It's best to get this set up when you first buy your device, but it's never too late to start.
2. Protect your phone screen. Don't cheat yourself with a low-quality tempered glass.
In the world of technology, phone screens are the new "windows" that you need to protect. Whether you buy them for your personal or professional life, smartphones and tablets are subject to damage from a variety of sources.
People are dropping their phones in the shower, splashing them with soda, getting them caught in a door or other point of entry into the body, and even sliding them down a flight of stairs (a trend for adults who happen to be on the move in order to avoid family members).
These "accidents" happen more frequently than ever before. The glass covering your screen is designed to be strong enough to survive these situations, but it can still break when it's carelessly handled.
If your phone's screen gets damaged, it can cost you time and money. And while you can replace the whole thing yourself, it's often cheaper (and faster) to get it repaired by a professional.
Hence, to avoid all the fuss that is mentioned above, get your phone a solid screen-protecting glass.
3. Get insurance for your phone.
Smartphone insurance may seem like a waste of money to some people, but it might be worth it—even if you aren't concerned with the cost of repairing broken screens and other damage.
Many people don't realise that smartphone insurance can cover more than just phone damage. It is an insurance that covers lost and stolen phones along with identity theft, and other incidents that may or may not be covered by your homeowners or renters insurance policy.
A smartphone is a valuable commodity—both for making calls and for the information stored inside. If your phone is stolen, insurance will replace the device, but there's no guarantee your data will be saved. You should always back up your data on a regular basis to avoid losing everything. (Apple's iCloud makes this easy to do.)
If you have expensive accessories—such as smartwatches or Bluetooth headphones—insurance can help you recover those as well.
4. Bring your own charger to public places.
Most phones have a built-in charger that plugs into the wall, but that doesn't mean you should rely on it or leave it at home when you're traveling. If someone steals your phone from a hotel room, they'll still be able to use it as long as they have the cable to connect it to the charger. And if they steal your phone while in transit on an airplane, they'll still have access to all of its data if they have the right cable. In other words, any thief with a few minutes in a public place could gain access to your data without even breaking into your phone.
5. Lock the apps on your phone.
Another way to protect your phone is by locking your apps. If you're a busy person who juggles multiple responsibilities every day, you may want to consider locking some of your personal and confidential apps, like email and messaging apps, photo gallery, and social media apps. This way, if your phone ever gets lost or stolen, you don't have to worry about someone accessing those sensitive apps.
In Conclusion
If you use your phone for on-the-go banking, for business or personal emails and messaging, for pictures or music, there's so much personal information you're carrying around in it. It deserves to be properly shielded. Thankfully, you have read this guide, so you're good to go—at least for starters.
