Your smartphone goes where you go. The moment you wake up, you’re likely using it as an alarm clock. You might then use it to check your bank balance on the train or as your map as you head off on foot to an unfamiliar address.
That constant use exposes your phone to plenty of everyday hazards. Dropping it from even a small height can crack the screen. A drink can cause expensive liquid damage, and an unattended device can disappear in seconds.
As smartphones become more expensive to replace, it’s more important than ever to protect the one you currently have.
Why smartphones have become essential everyday tools
There are approximately more than 8 billion smartphones worldwide and that number’s set to increase in the years ahead. It’s easy to see why they’re so prevalent.
Modern handsets take care of every aspect of our daily life. There are practical apps that control the essentials like banking and train tickets. There are personal folders filled with irreplaceable family photos and messaging apps that keep you in contact with loved ones.
Losing access to this device can therefore be disruptive and potentially upsetting. You can’t approve multi-factor authentication logins for work or check important emails. Whether it’s lost, damaged or stolen, you discover just how much you need it when you can no longer use it.
Practical steps to reduce risk
Taking active steps to protect your phone can help you keep your device safe. Try these tips:
- Fit a tough case and robust screen protector to absorb impact
- In your settings menu, enable built-in stolen device protection features that enforce biometric checks when someone attempts to alter your security passcodes away from trusted locations
- Always keep your handset inside zipped pockets rather than loose outer bags when walking through busy areas
Understanding available protection options
To protect you from having to pay for an expensive replacement phone or cover the cost of repairing a broken handset, it’s worth researching your mobile phone insurance options.
Dedicated mobile insurance generally covers immediate mechanical failure, liquid damage and worldwide theft, helping repair or replace your phone quickly.
Preparing for unexpected situations
As well as having insurance in place, consider these additional ways to plan ahead:
- Set your phone to back up photos, app data and contact lists automatically to secure cloud storage every night while charging
- Record your device’s fifteen-digit IMEI number in a secure note at home so you can report the loss to network providers immediately, instantly blacklisting the phone across UK networks
Taking protective steps today ensures you recover quickly whenever unexpected accidents occur.
