Editorial, CNBC Indonesia
Tech
Monday, 18/12/2023 19:10 IWST
Photo: Illustration of a broken cellphone screen (Doc: Freepik)
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Some habits of using a cellphone are considered normal, but it turns out that it actually causes the cellphone to become damaged quickly.
Improper daily use of your cellphone can cause your cellphone’s performance to decline, starting from battery performance to attacking the software.
In a report from research firm data.ai ‘State of Mobile 2023’, Indonesians were ranked first as ‘cellphone addicts’. Many people are said to spend 5.7 hours a day using their cellphones.
The habit of using a cellphone for too long turns out to be mentally damaging. Even the inventor of the cellphone, Martin Cooper, asked everyone not to depend on gadgets and to find other activities.
He conveyed this when he was a guest star at the event BBC Breakfast some time. At that time, the host admitted that he spent up to five hours per day using his cellphone.
Cooper, who created the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, admitted that he didn’t use his cellphone for too long. He said that only 5% of his time was spent on cellphones.
If you can’t reduce the time you use your cellphone, at least try to eliminate some of these bad habits that can damage your cellphone. Here are some things to avoid, summarized CNBC IndonesiaTuesday (14/11/2023).
1. Using a cheap charger cable
The main thing that users often do is buy cheap, unbranded charging cables.
This is not about a trusted manufacturer like Anker or one that has Made For iPhone certification, but a nameless USB cable that you find for IDR 10 thousand.
Many of these cables can permanently damage your cellphone. Buy an original charger or from a well-known brand whose quality is guaranteed.
2. Do not use a case
You may prefer the appearance of your cellphone without a casing because it is cleaner, but the risk is not worth it. Even small chips and cracks can compromise structural integrity and increase the likelihood of large-scale damage.
Not only that, these small cracks can damage the resale value of your cellphone when you want to sell your iPhone or Android before upgrading.
If you really want to make the cellphone ‘naked’, be prepared to pay for repairs if an incident occurs.
3. Frequent battery drain
HP batteries degrade with use, after a few years the maximum battery life will not be as high as when the device was new.
These things can’t be avoided, but bad habits can accelerate that degradation and kill your battery more quickly.
To avoid this, you should discharge the battery regularly, and recharge the battery before it runs out completely.
Don’t worry about charging it overnight. Keep the battery above 30% or so, allow the battery to drain occasionally to calibrate the sensor, and you will keep the battery healthy for as long as possible.
4. Often take selfies in the water
No gadget is truly “waterproof”, despite what manufacturers claim. Certain devices may be more waterproof than others, but there is always a chance that water can get inside, and the more you expose your device to water, the more you lower its resistance.
So even if your device is rated IP67 or IP68, use it in water sparingly. It may not damage your phone immediately, but over time and repeated exposure it will only cause problems.
5. Malas update software
Software updates must be carried out regularly if there are new updates from the service provider.
A bad habit that people often do is delaying or even deliberately not updating.
One way to do regular updates is to protect your device from malware and other serious problems.
Don’t delay updating if a new one appears. Make sure your apps are updated too, as they often contain bug fixes and similar security updates that keep you safe.
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