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Apple has a lot of good things.

For example, the release of a new product.

If iPhone 13 comes out, you'll want to buy this.

But do you really need it?Some of you may need to buy a new one with the dying in the mobile phone you are using now.

However, for most people, there is no problem with the mobile phones we are using now and there is room to improve.

With a little care, the old iPhone (or Android) you are using may feel like a new one, and you may be able to extend the replacement for another year.

table of contents

1.Replacement of battery

2.Ensuring storage capacity

3.Charging port cleaning

4.Purchase a new case

5.Replacement of screen or screen protective film

6.Change wallpaper

7.Change the arrangement of apps and widgets

8.Add functions with third party apps

Replacement of battery

If you have a few years after purchasing a mobile phone, the battery holder should have dropped from the beginning.

The effect of the new battery is not only reducing the frequency of charging.

On a specific phone, especially the iPhone, the movement is automatically slower when the battery gets too old.

This is because the OS controls so that the mobile phone does not shut down suddenly.

It is possible to turn off this feature, but it will still be incomparable to the performance of a new battery.This is all resolved for a new battery.

Ensuring storage capacity

Storage management is not a fun task, but it is necessary regardless of the model.

If the capacity of the mobile phone is almost full in apps, photos, videos, etc., there is a problem.All computers require extra storage capacity to operate normally.

If the warning that the free space is small is repeatedly displayed, do not ignore it.

If so, it's time to organize storage.

That said, there is no need to delete all the contents of the storage, and at least 5-10 % of the total memory is deleted.

Now, both Android and iOS are easy to see what is the most capacity of the mobile phone storage.

In iOS, you can check "Settings" → "General" → "iPhone storage", and Android can be confirmed by "Settings" → "Storage".

Each system offers a method of deleting a large -capacity file to ensure free space, so let's reduce it at least until there is a small free space.

Charging port cleaning

If you can't charge your mobile phone, it takes time to charge, or if you are unstable, you don't need to replace the whole new device.

First, try cleaning the charging port.It may not be possible to imagine that it will be so clogged, so that lint and garbage in the pocket may enter the pocket and clog in the back, hindering the normal connection status of the charger.

To remove this, use a thin wire (SIM removal tool or extended paper clip) to carefully scrape out the garbage in the port.

It's "careful".

The port is delicate, so if you rub the connector too hard, it may cause irreparable damage.

Purchase a new case

One of the new mobile phones is a new look.

Just because you want a new color or your old mobile phone is slightly dirty, instead of buying a new mobile phone, try a new case on your mobile phone.

It should change surprisingly.You can give a luxurious feeling in the leather case and brighten the appearance in a colorful silicone case.In addition, there is a mobile phone case with a wallet.

Replacement of screen or screen protective film

Let's say goodbye to the tattered screen protection film.

Certainly, high -quality films are a bit expensive, but is the broken and damaged plastic and glass impaired the way of feeling on mobile phones?

Similarly, if your mobile phone screen is severely damaged, why not consider repair?

Depending on the model, it may be very expensive, but it is clear which is more friendly to the wallet in comparison with the iPhone 13 of about 100,000 yen (and usually damaged mobile phones are trade -in.Let's consider that you can't.)

Change wallpaper

Every time you look at your mobile phone, do you see the wallpaper on the same lock screen?If you are tired of wallpaper, it may affect the desire for replacement.

Although it is a small change, try changing the wallpaper to see if the feeling changes.If possible, select the color scheme, theme, and design with the opposite of the current wallpaper, and make it a completely different wallpaper.

If you are interested, you can choose Animation GIF and make a lock screen a video.Let's change the background of the home screen while changing the wallpaper!

Change the arrangement of apps and widgets

Does the home screen layout also lose its freshness?Add a new widget that you have never used before and replace the order of the apps you use on a daily basis.

For iPhone users, it is a great opportunity to try it because iOS 15 has just provided a new widget.

This also adapts to old mobile phones that lead to iPhone 6s released in 2015.

If you are an Android user, let's freely change the position of the app placed on the home screen (we are still tied to the grid of Apple settings).

Add functions with third party apps

A new mobile phone means a new feature.

Some attractive options are certainly available only with new products (for example, 120Hz displays, special cameras, etc.), but they can also be replaced with a third -party app.

Even if it is not a model with an iPhone 12 or later, it is possible to take a RAW photo using a third -party camera app.

You can find as many apps that blur the background, even if your mobile phone is not installed in a portrait mode.

The point is, if you want a new mobile phone just for specific functions, why not use two apps and try to get a close function?