London - ALsharqiya December 7: The expected lifespan of smartphones varies, depending on the brand, maintenance, and the extent of use, between two and eight years as is commonly known. However, there are 7 warning factors that reveal to the user that his phone is on the verge of death.
It has become easy to know when the phone is approaching the end of its lifespan, because things start to go wrong. Here are the seven warning signs mentioned by the Metro website in a report published today:
1- Battery draining quickly
A phone's battery draining quickly is a basic indicator that the phone is ready for retirement. According to Apple data, iPhones can be fully recharged 500 times before the battery capacity drops to 80%.
This means that a phone that used to last 10 hours after charging will now only work for 8 hours.
As for phones that run on the Android system, their "lithium-ion" batteries usually last between two and three years.
2- Screen malfunction
The user may be surprised by the touch sensors suddenly stopping working. The reason is simple: sensitive touch screens start to deteriorate over time. At that point, the user either has to replace the screen or change the phone.
The same goes for a broken screen. While it can be repaired, the cost can be high, and buying a new phone may be better than repairing it.
3- Slow browsing
Just as people get slower with age, the same thing happens to electronic devices. If your phone takes a long time to respond or type a single letter, it means that its components are starting to deteriorate.
Before considering replacing your phone, you should check for resource-hogging apps or malware that may be causing this slowness.
4- Phone restarts for no reason
You may find your phone restarting itself randomly, even during calls. This is due to one of two reasons:
The battery may be too hot or too cold.
Or the phone has reached the end of its useful life.
5- Not getting the latest updates
Over time, companies stop issuing updates for older phones. This means:
Apps may become unusable.
Security declines, making your phone vulnerable to hacking due to unpatched vulnerabilities.
6- Phone Overheating
A phone overheating, even when not in use, is a clear sign that it is nearing its end.
Rising temperatures mean that its internal components are suffering from natural wear and tear. In some cases, this may lead to the risk of the battery exploding or starting a fire.
7- "Ghost Touches"
This phenomenon occurs when something moves on the screen without the user touching it, which is known as a "ghost touch".
Possible causes include:
Screen damage.
The phone was exposed to water.
Using a poor-quality cable.
Or another internal problem.
While the device can be repaired in some cases, this sign may indicate that it is time to replace it.
