As our phones become a more integral part of our daily lives, using them for online banking or staying connected with others, it is important that we keep them safe from damage.

Whether you’ve spent a considerable amount on the latest flagship model or have opted for a cheaper reconditioned phone, there is plenty you can do to protect your investment from everyday drops and scrapes.

Discover the best ways to ensure your phone is kept in the best condition for as long as possible!

Screen Protector

It’s amazing how far smartphone screen technology has come in the past few years, but they are not yet indestructible and are still one of the most easily damaged parts of your phone, along with being one of the most expensive to repair or replace.

Screens can become scratched or cracked if you are not careful and prone to clumsiness or dropping your phone.

Luckily, there is an easy way to protect your phone against this. Screen protectors made out of tempered glass can be easily fixed to your screen with a removable adhesive. If you drop your phone in a way that could damage the screen, the screen protector will take the full force of any impact rather than the screen itself.

With a screen protector, your view of the display is not hindered in any way, but there is now an extra layer between potential accidents and your precious phone screen.

Phone Case

Your next line of defence is a good quality phone case. This will protect the rest of your phone, not just the screen, from bumps and drops.

For everyday use, even the most basic case can be the difference between a phone that’ll need repairs and a phone that’ll live to see another day.

For those looking for further levels of protection, you can also opt for waterproof cases that protect your phone against the occasional splash.

Pay Attention to Storage

It can be easy to throw your phone in your pocket or bag without a second thought, but to protect against scratches or other damage you should pay attention to where you are putting your phone.

Putting phones in pockets with coins or other loose objects can lead to scratching, so it’s best to keep phones in empty pockets and sections of your bag. A screen protector will also offer invaluable defence against this kind of thing.

It is also advisable to keep phones out of back pockets to prevent them from being bent out of shape or accidentally sat on!

Do Not Leave Unattended

It’s easy to keep your phone safe if you’ve got an eye on it or know it’s stored in a safe spot, so appreciate this.

Don’t leave your phone out and about where it could be damaged by a rogue pet or younger member of the family. You don’t want to have to pay for repairs that could have been easily prevented.

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