Mobile Tips & Tricks

16 Must know Tips for Your Mobile Phone

From the first generation of cellphones which were used only for making calls to this iPhone generation, the mobile phone industry has come a long way. But we, the consumers are not that much aware how to use them effectively. Here are some tips that you must know if you have a mobile phone.

1. Battery Charging

If you are using old cellphone with Ni-Mh batteries, run down your battery completely before charging. Unless it will show the so-called memory effect and will discharge more quickly. But almost every mobile phone made today have Li-Ion Batteries which does not have the memory effect and you can charge them at any instant. In fact, completely juicing them out decreases their battery life. Regular fixed charging cycle is best for them.

2. Mobile Phone Virus and Worms

Though mobile phone viruses and worms are rare and there is no widespread virus (yet), still you need to install a good antivirus software in your mobile and follow simple rules like not clicking on links in SMS or emails, be cautious while opening attachments etc.

3. Use a handsfree set

You are exposed to less radiation if you can place the phone further away from the body. By using handsfree set you can call and talk to people by seating on a chair and keeping the phone on a tabletop.

4. Turn Off Backlight

The backlight uses a handsome amount of power. Turning it off will save a good amount of energy. If completely turning off is not possible, set the backlight timing to 5 or 10 seconds.

5. Turn off the phone while not in use

If you think that there is no one to call you in the middle of the night, consider switching off the mobile phone when you go to bed and switch it on when you get up.

6. Use Keypad Lock

Set the phone security locking to automatically activate in 5 minutes and change the default PIN to any other of your choice. Thieves will not be able to use it after they steal it.

7. Hold the phone at the bottom

While talking on your cellphone try to hold the phone as far down as possible. If you cover large area of the phone with your hand, the phone increases its power to send and receive signals. Uncovering your phone leads to low radiation and thus low power consumption.

8. Position the Keypad towards your body

The signal is radiated from the back of a mobile phone. So, keeping the back facing your body will make the signal pass through your body. Placing the keypad towards your body will make the phone operate at lower power consumption rate.

9. Communicate Via Text Message

Using SMS for communicating instead of calling greatly increases the battery life as messaging does not use much power.

10. Avoid using phone while moving at high speed

While moving, cellphone repeatedly attempts to connect to a new relay antenna increasing its power consumption to the maximum possible level. Using the phone on the go deteriorates battery performance.

11. Get to a position where signal strength is good

Every phone has a display noting the signal strength at the place. While making a call get yourself to a position where the signal strength is maximum. Moving towards a open window or door may increase the signal strength. Poor signal reception makes the phone operate in the maximum power and radiation mode which juices out the battery quickly.

12. Hide your Mobile

Don’t leave your mobile unattended in a public place or in your unattended vehicle. Almost half of the mobile theft cases are reported to take place are from vehicles. Follow the simple rule, hide your mobile from the thieves, they won’t steal it.

13. Know your IMEI number

Each phone has its unique IMEI number which you can see by keying *#06# into your phone. If your mobile is stolen, you can tell the IMEI number to your service provider to block the phone.

14. Turn off Bluetooth when not using it

Other than sucking the mobile battery, keeping the bluetooth on while not using it may be potentially dangerous to your mobile.

15. Update Mobile Phone Firmware

Check your handset manufacturer’s website for updates and downloads which can increase your phone’s security and stability. Get the latest version and patched with any security upgrades.

16. Get Genuine batteries

Use genuine battery from the phone manufacturer. Operating mobile phone with a cheap counterfeit battery can be dangerous.

Hope these tips comes to any help to you. If you think you know some other tips, please let us know.