Top 10 Phone Hacks You Could Probably Use Right Now

 

 

Smartphones are increasingly becoming more commonplace in Kenya today. According to a 2015 study by Jumia, smartphones accounted for 1.8 million of the 3.1 million devices sold as at June last year.

That said, here are a couple of ingenious ways you can get more out of your smartphone:

 

1. Pump Up your Phone’s Volume

Need to crank up your phone’s music? Put it in a glass, plastic/paper cup for a volume boost.

 

2. Charge your Phone Faster

Is your battery depleted and you need to charge your phone as fast as possible? Switch to airplane mode to hasten the process.

 

3. Prevent your Charger from Breaking and Bending

Stop your phone charger from getting ruined by using a spring from an old pen to hold the charger’s cord firmly in place.

 

4. Deter unauthorized access

Protect your phone from unauthorized users by incorporating accented letters in your passwords. Accented letters can be accessed by long pressing a letter on the keypad of your smartphone.

 

5. Use your Phone as a Reminder

It’s said that “The best ink is better than the best memory.” The best way to ensure you don’t forget something is to jot it down. The same principle can apply to your smartphone camera too. For instance, you can take a shot of your parking spot in a busy car park to enable you to locate your car easily.

 

6. Conserve your Phone’s Battery

Turn off your phone’s mobile data if it’s not in use to lengthen its battery life. Also, reduce your phone’s brightness to ensure your battery lasts longer. In addition, putting your phone on airplane mode not only helps it charge faster, but it also prolongs your phone’s battery life.

 

7. Charge Without a Charger

Do you have a USB cable but no charger? No need to panic. Nowadays most TVs and set top boxes have in built USB ports located along the side or back that you can use to charge your phone.

 

8. Create an Improvised Phone Stand

Are you thinking of discarding that old cassette stand? You may want to rethink that thought. It can make a great phone stand to hold your phone in place.

 

9. Use your Camera as a Flashlight

Your phone’s camera can make a great flashlight. Simply place a transparent plastic water bottle filled with water over the LED. This will disperse the light and produce a soft and pleasant light.

 

10. Store your Phone in a Plastic Bag

Plastic bags are ideal for keeping food fresh. However, they can also be used to store your phone and ensure it remains in tip-top condition.

 

Notable Mention

Screenshot directions

If you are navigating an unfamiliar route, it would be ideal that you take screenshots. By doing this, you’ll still have directions to where you need to go even if you run out of mobile data or lose service.