Smartphones: If you see these 4 signs, it means you need to replace your phone..

New Smartphone Buying Guide: Many people look for the answer to the question: When is the right time to buy a new phone? There's no fixed time, but your old smartphone itself starts giving signals that it's time to replace your old phone or buy a new one. Let's find out.

Battery Draining Quickly is a Big Sign
The phone's battery health is the biggest indicator that the device is getting old. Often, an old phone's battery level suddenly drops from 40-50% to 10-20%, and it needs frequent charging. This is a sign of battery damage, which directly indicates that you should consider getting a new smartphone.

No More Software or Security Updates
Every company stops providing updates to phones after a certain period. For example, iPhones receive updates for 5 to 6 years. Samsung and Google provide updates for their phones for 6 to 7 years. Many Chinese companies provide updates for 2 to 3 years. If your phone has also stopped receiving updates, then it's the right time to change your phone. Without security updates, a smartphone becomes more vulnerable to cyber attacks. In such a situation, changing your phone is a wise decision because apps don't run properly on devices with old software, and performance deteriorates.

Automatic Shutdowns and Sudden Restarts
If your phone shuts down automatically or restarts on its own while you're using it, it's a major warning sign. This indicates that the phone is nearing the end of its life and may completely stop working soon. In this situation, getting a new phone is a safer option to protect your data. You should also back up your important data.

Network and App Crashes are also Warnings.
As an old phone weakens, its ability to connect to the network also decreases. Sometimes the network disappears completely. Similarly, frequent app crashes, the phone becoming slow, or freezing also confirm that it's time to upgrade.

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