5 Tips To Keep Your iPhone 5 in Excellent Condition – Considering the price of the iPhone 5, you don’t want to deal with cases of repair and other inconveniences when it gets damaged. Yet, without proper maintenance and care, it is inevitable that your iPhone 5 will be damaged before you know it. As Apple fanatics prepare eagerly to buy the new iPhone 5 range, many are focusing on tips and tricks to keep their new gadget in high quality condition.

For instance, do you know the iPhone 5 is prone to have scratches on the side panels made of aluminum? Well, this is to be expected and especially if you carry your gadget in the pocket alongside your keys and change. To help you take good care of your iPhone 5, you should consider the following tips.

1. Get it Protected

The first thing you need to do is ensure that your iPhone 5 is well protected. You can use protectors for the rear and front of the phone. These are essential for ensuring that it remains scratch free, and it will also ensure the gadget is protected from moisture, dirt, water droplets and sprays. The top option you should consider in this case is Invisible Shield. The best ones tend to be military grade, thin protective film and ultra tough, thus sticking to the screen of the iPhone 5 and warding off scuffs, scratches and fingerprints.

Apart from these screen protectors, you will also need to invest in a case. Whether it is designed from rubber, leather or any other type of material, it will ensure that your iPhone gadget is protected from impact in case it hits something that is hard or falls in the floor. Select a case that also comes with a cove for the front in order to ensure that when it touches down, it does not come into contact with the surface.

2. Keep it Cool

There are instances when your iPhone 5 gets abnormally hot. This can be attributed to a couple of factors, such as direct sunlight or excessive use, or been left in a room or car on hot days. Whenever this happens, it is advisable to cool it off before proceeding to use it. Place the phone somewhere where it cools and turn it off in order to ensure it cools off.

3. Clean it Regularly

You should always have a cloth that is made from microfiber ready. You can use this to wipe the screen and hence get rid of the dirt, moisture and oil. You should remove the iPhone 5 case once every week and wipe it in order to get rid of dust and dirt. You can also use compressed air cans or straws to blow the dust away if you cannot reach it with the cloth. In addition to this, you should also clean the case and on the inside.

4. Conserve the Battery Life

Protect the battery from degradation by ensuring it is charged properly at all times. Before you plug it, make sure that it is discharged and get hold of the handle rather than pull the cord. This is because it can damage the charger.

5. Download Apps and Media Files

These should be downloaded from sources that are not only trusted, but reliable as well. This is the only way to ensure that it is not affected by malware or damaged by other viruses. With proper usage and care, it is possible for you enjoy use of your iPhone 5 for longer durations.

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In trying to convince you to keep your Android phone secure, I could conjure up all kinds of scary stories. Think burglars tsunamis, your personal browsing history in the hands of your worst enemy (!).

But really, I’ll propose another reason: Keeping your phone secure can actually make your life easier. I’m not just talking ‘easier should the worst ever happen.’ I mean, you’ll find day-to-day operations work better and you can get solve some everyday problems by using these apps.

MyBackup Pro

This popular backup app works silently in the background to upload your most recent files, settings, apps, and more into secure cloud storage. (You can also copy the information to an SD card.) So if your phone were ever destroyed or lost, you would still have your valuable data readily accessible, including your most recent files.

But you know what? I’ve occasionally used this service to retrieve a file from its storage onto a PC. It’s not the most convenient way to do that, but it’s an option in a pinch. Plus, when my husband and I acquired new HTC phones from T-Mobile, we were able to easily import our previous phone’s settings.

Android Lost

We’ve all heard stories in the news about clever smartphone owners who found their stolen phones thanks to apps like Apple’s Find My Phone. Android Lost offers the same functionality and more, so you can see where your lost phone is and remotely wipe its data.

But that’s not all. With this app installed, you’ll always be able to find the phone that you accidentally left under the sofa covers. Just set Android Lost to beep (from a PC), and you’ll find your phone in no time. I personally use this feature way more than I’d like to admit.

Postman: SMS Spam Blocker

SMS spam is one of the most insidious new trends. We’ve all received unsolicited text messages lately telling us we’ve won a million dollars or to sign up for some debt reduction plan. Not only does this cost us messaging fees, it can lead to malware or fraud.

With Postman, however, you’ll be able to stop SMS spam from harming your phone. Plus, you won’t be interrupted by unwanted messages. Your life will be just a bit easier.

LastPass Password Manager

Ugh. We all hate having somehow keep track of passwords for all our online accounts. LastPass is a wonderful, multi-platform password manager that creates, stores, and autofills your logins.

With LastPass on your devices, you won’t need to worry about creating logins or even filling them in. Just let the app do it for you. As a bonus, LastPass also stores your personal and financial information, so you can fill out lengthy website forms in just a few clicks. You’ll be amazed at how much time you save.

Smart Lock (App/Media)

Speaking of passwords, many Android apps that connect you to online services (e.g. social networks, banking ) will keep you logged in, so you don’t need to reenter your password over and over again. That’s convenient, but not always a good idea. The converse is to require that you enter the unique password for each app that connects you to online accounts, but that’s incredibly inconvenient.

As a compromise, you can set your sensitive apps to automatically keep you logged into their services, but lock them behind the app Smart Lock. You can set all of these apps to require the same Smart Lock password, so you’ll have security without as much the hassle.

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Ashlee McCullen is a staff writer for ApronAddicts.com, a website about kitchen fashion and home style. She also writes about mobile technology and self-improvement.