What to do if the microphone on your phone does not work?
Disturbance and crackling during phone calls, a lack of responsiveness of the device to voice commands or the fact that you cannot hear your voice at all when making calls are all signs of microphone problems. In today's guide, we suggest what to do if your phone's microphone is ...
How to make your phone charge faster?
Did your phone's battery run out when you needed it most? In today's post, you'll learn how to keep your phone's charging time to a minimum so you can use your device again as soon as possible. To make your phone charge faster, follow these tips: 1. switch off your smartphone - ...
What should you do if your phone hangs up?
There is probably nothing more annoying for a smartphone user than the moments when the phone hangs up. How to deal with a phone not responding to commands? Read this post and find out. What to do when an Android phone hangs up? When an Android phone is unresponsive, you should ...
Is it worth buying used phones? (Android)
More and more people are choosing to buy a used Android phone. In today's post, we look at the pros and cons of buying pre-owned smartphones. Used Android phones - advantages 1. low price - the main advantage of buying used phones is a much lower price than the price of new ...
Is it worth buying a phone from an outlet?
You can find much cheaper phones in electronics outlet shops than in standard online and stationary shops. Is it safe to buy a smartphone from an outlet and is it worth it? Which phones are sold in outlet stores? Electronic equipment offered in outlet stores ranges from new, last ...
When does a phone lose its warranty?
The warranty is a voluntary contract provided by the manufacturer, so the list of faults that preclude a device from being repaired under it is quite long. Admittedly, there is no one-size-fits-all template for the warranty, but when it comes to defects that make the warranty ...
How do I update the Play Store?
The Play Store on Android phones updates automatically. However, sometimes there can be problems or delays in the updates and then it is worth refreshing the app to the latest version yourself. In today's guide, we tell you how to manually update the Play Store on your ...
How do I check the IMEI?
The IMEI number is an international identifier that allows to locate a phone and obtain information about it. The IMEI allows us to lock a device if it is stolen and to check if a phone has been stolen. How do you check the IMEI number on your Android and iPhone? Here are some ...
My phone camera does not focus – what should I do?
Smartphone users often face various faults with their devices. Many times, these are problems with cameras that do not focus. Fortunately, in the case of this fault, the problem can be easily solved. In today's tutorial, we show you how to do this on Android phones. Step 1 - ...
How to get your phone ready to be serviced
If your phone isn’t working properly, you might decide to get it serviced. Before the professionals can do their work, it’s wise to make sure you’ve protected all your data (including your contacts book) and removed auto locks. Read on to find out what you need to do to ...
How to turn off screen overlay?
When trying to launch apps in Android, you may get the error: "screen overlay detected". How to deal with this problem and restore the ability to enable applications normally? Read the helpful guide. What does the error "screen overlay detected" mean? The message "Screen overlay ...
What to do when your phone keeps freezing?
Your smartphone keeps crashing? Are you unable to use the internet freely, your favourite apps, and even texting is becoming more difficult over time? Capturing photos, storing music, downloading files or caching apps are causing your phone's functions to slow down. Read the ...
How to turn on the spirit level function on your phone
Smartphones feature lots of useful tools to make life easier. For example, there’s no more fumbling with keys in the dark - you can simply take out your phone and turn on the torch function. Need to add up a restaurant bill? Use the calculator on your phone. DIY enthusiasts can ...
How to improve phone network coverage?
We’ve all experienced times when we don’t have enough coverage to make a call or send an email on our smartphone. If you struggle with a weak signal, read our blog below to discover how to improve coverage on your phone. Manually select your network If you want to ...
How to take flat lay photos?
Flat lay photos are the creative and inspiring images you see on Instagram that give a ‘birds-eye’ view. From coffee cups and candles to phones and flowers, it’s a modern, lifestyle-driven approach to photographing objects. If you want to improve the look of ...
How do I transfer contacts from my phone to my Google account?
Google is a simple and convenient way to safely save contacts in the cloud. It makes it quick and easy to import contacts when you buy a new phone too. Read on to discover how to save contacts in Google. Automatically synchronise contacts If you have an android smartphone, you ...
How to back up your phone (Android)
You store a lot of vital data and information, as well as precious memories in the form of photos, on your smartphone. Unfortunately, this data can all be lost if your phone breaks or it fails and you have to reset it. That’s why it’s a good idea to regularly back up ...
Is it worth buying ex-display and reconditioned phones?
The low prices of ex-display and reconditioned phones can be tempting. We outline what you get if you buy an ex-display or refurbished phone so you can decide if it’s worth it. Ex-display phones. What are they and are they worth buying? An ex-display smartphone is a ...
How to charge a power bank?
Power banks are an external battery. They let you charge your phone when you’re out and about with no power sockets nearby. They’re essential to help you stay connected but can lose efficiency over time if they’re not charged properly. That means you’ll ...
How to transfer numbers from a phone to a SIM card
You can safely and quickly transfer contacts from your old phone to your new phone by saving the numbers to your SIM card. Read our blog to find out the easy way to transfer numbers from phone to SIM. Saving contacts on the SIM card (Android) If you want to transfer numbers from ...