When I moved from the iPhone 14 Pro Max to the 15 Pro Max, I was a little apprehensive. If you put them side by side, they look very similar to the same cell phone. What stood out was how shiny and clean the 15 looked.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money. You can dive into the settings and put a little effort into making your current phone shine.
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Please wipe it
No joke, the IT geniuses at Commando headquarters wipe down their phones once a year. It may seem tedious (and it is, and it is), but it will keep things running fast and smooth. please think about it. If you clean everything up regularly, you’ll accumulate far less trash.
Make sure to back up your phone first and then perform a factory reset to easily onboard all your important information.
For iPhone:
- Open setting > general > Transfer or reset your iPhone > Reset.
- select Erase all content and settings.
About Samsung
- Open setting > general management.
- Swipe and tap resetafter that Reset data to factory defaults > reset.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm, then tap . Delete all.
For Google Pixel
- Open setting > system > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset).
- Tap to erase all data from your phone’s internal storage. Erase all data.
Your texts are also in the inbox
Smart tech lifehacks to save time and stay safe
When things get out of hand, you probably take the time to clean out your email inbox. Have you ever done the same thing with your text messages? Over time, old conversations, marketing texts, spam, and other junk pile up. It’s easy to clear.
Just swipe on the chat and you’ll see the option to delete it. You can also long press on a chat to see options. On iPhone, tap more > trash can > Delete the message. On Android, press and hold Thread; Trash icon.
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Please update your OS
people who never update These are the people who say “no thanks” to system upgrades. The reasons vary, but ultimately it’s a bad idea. Even if you don’t need new features, updates fix security issues and keep you safe.
[設定]Go to and look for system updates. In that case, it’s a good idea to set your phone to update automatically.
penetrate every corner
First, remove your phone’s case and accessories. They trap so much dirt and mud.
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Microfiber cloths can help wipe away dirt and oil, but I prefer screen cleaning wipes designed for smartphones. Made with anti-static tissue that is scratch resistant and cleans without leaving streaks or lint.
Speaking of which, please skip the paper towels. Too coarse for such delicate work.
Cell phone ports collect dust, dirt, and grime. Using cotton swabs can leave behind lint that may be worse than when you started. A toothpick is fine if you’re very careful, but it’s easy to break a sharp tip inside the port. Cheaper tools made for the job will work better.
Woman is using smartphone lying in bed at night. (St. Petersburg)
Next, clean the case thoroughly. For plastic, rubber, or silicone cases, get an old toothbrush and a little warm, soapy water. Lightly dampen a microfiber cloth with a mild leather detergent and water. Gently rub the case in a circular motion.
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