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SIGNS YOUR CELL PHONE NEEDS A BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Big screen size? Lots of downloadable apps? Tons of memory? Sure. Good battery life? Not so fast. One of the biggest pains for smartphone users these days is battery life. You can consider buying power bank but what if you’ve just charged your smartphone and still aren’t getting any of it? That could mean you need either a battery or phone replacement. There are several ways to determine if your phone needs a new battery.

The phone won’t turn on

This may be an obvious one. Check to see if it shows no sign of power – nothing lights up, no sound, nothing. If the phone shows no signs of life after charging with a reliable charger, it’s time to call it: your battery is dead. You should hope it is the only thing that is dead.

The Phone Only Shows Power When Plugged In

If the battery is bad, it does not hold a charge to power the phone from its stored energy. However, if the phone functions properly, the phone may still power up when a source is connected. If the phone does not power up after it had time to charge thoroughly, it is more than likely time to get a new battery.

The Phone Dies Quickly

The phone may charge for the recommended amount of time, show a full charge, and then die long before those 10 hours advertised. Those advertised time typically is for average usage; if you’re a digital gamer, listen to Spotify or iTunes all day, surf the Web, expect your battery to drain faster than advertised. Either plug the phone in every possible place and use it while charging or consider buying a power bank. If none of the ways help the battery probably is bad and needs to be replaced

The Phone Starts to Feel Hot

Rechargeable batteries inevitably produce heat as they charge. However, most rechargeable batteries internalize the heat, thereby shielding it from becoming noticeably hot. If it starts to become hot to the touch,  new one!

The Battery Bulges

Sometimes, when batteries are gone bad, the internal cells rupture and cause a bulge in it. A bulge makes it able to spin when placing the battery on a flat surface.

So, is it worth to replace batteries? Maybe. If you have an old phone that’s not in the best condition, a dead battery may be a symptom of things to come if you hang onto the device. However, if the phone is in good condition and fits your needs, it may be useful to purchase a new one to get it up and running again.

As a last tip: Batteries are classified as hazardous waste. You shouldn’t simply throw them in the trash. Look for recycling centers or online sites when you can send old batteries for disposal.

Source https://www.rocketfix.com/signs-battery-replacement/

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WHY DO COMPUTERS AND SMARTPHONES SLOW DOWN OVER TIME?

There are conspiracy theories that trying to figure out why our phones and computers slow down over time. People suggest that manufacturers consciously lower the performance of older devices with software updates. There is no evidence for that theory. However, hardware does not typically slow down over its life. Instead, there are several other reasons why phones and computers start to appear slowly over time. The good news is that you can often yield to improve your current device’s performance.

Memory Boost

As operating systems continuously have significant redesigns, each time they update software, apps typically become larger and with more features.  All that extra functionality requires your device to do more computation than it did before. In that case, it doesn’t magically keep it up, it has less spare capacity available to respond you quickly.

EXCESSIVE CACHING

To make apps run faster, designers make them store copies of things in RAM. maybe the user might want to see again. For example, a browser might hold a copy of the content in each tab, even if one tab is visible at a time. Known as caching, this makes things work much faster — till your system runs out of memory

MORE  SOFTWARE

It’s also common for useful software to be accompanied by crapware that uses system resources and affects performance. Extra software can slow a system down in many ways: filling up permanent storage or RAM. All these factors can result in the system having fewer resources available to respond to you quickly.

Another likelihood is that malware —  viruses, spams use some of the performing capacities of your device.

All in all, an older model phone is not able to match the performance of the latest smartphone, as newer devices have faster components. But with a little effort, you can get the most out of your current device. The zero-cost action you can take is to uninstall unnecessary apps and add-ons. Or it may be more useful to simply perform a factory reset and reinstall the operating system from the start, adding only the apps you need.

Source https://www.rocketfix.com/phones-computers-slowdown-overtime/

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THE MOST SEEN PHONE REPAIRS

At Rocket Fix, we live for technology. We work carefully to ensure every customer has a working phone when they leave one of our shops. Cell phones act as a primary connection to your family, friends, employer, social media, and endless entertainment options. Like all great things, there is a chance you’ll encounter a technical hiccup at some point. Luckily, you can turn to Rocket Fix for phone repairs. Rocket Fix is mobile phone repair call-out service offering people a flexible and hassle-free mobile phones repairs. We have technicians based right across the country ready to repair your device at a time and place that is convenient to you. Whether it’s an office, your home, or even a local cafe – we will fix your phone in front of you in a moment!

We take pride in what we do and have made thousands of repairs of all types. In the last year alone, we have seen a staggering amount of call-out jobs and mail-ins come through our site, and thus, we wanted to share with you the most popular mobile phone repairs. Whether you have dropped your iPhone on the dance floor on a fun night out, or are just fed-up of having a few hours use before your battery gives up the ghost, we’ve seen it all! However, the most common repairs we make at Rocket Fix are as follows:

Broken Front Screens are The Most Common Repair

As you can expect broken front screens top the list in phone repairs for Android, iOS and Windows devices, from faulty screens to cracked screens, or completely shattered screens and if you watch

“Cell Phone and Selfie Fails”

you will see how people ridiculously break their phones. Most of these involve smashed screen mishap.

A broken screen can relate to several issues, it could be the glass that has broken, the LCD display, or the digitize. We use the highest quality bonded units in our repairs which means that the digitize that makes the touchscreen work, the LCD, and glass are all bonded together as a unit. This eliminates any issues occurring from fitting these parts individually and running into misalignment between the display, glass and the digitize.

You can read more about what to do if you have a broken screen, here.

In total, broken screens make up 66.2% of our mobile phone repairs, which shows that people really need to hold onto their devices.  The other 33.8% are other repairs such as battery replacements, button faults, sound issues and charging issues.

The Home Button

Most smartphones have a screen that fits the full face of the device along with a ‘Home’ button. You might think you don’t need this button until it stops working. When this happens, you lose the ability to navigate your phone. As we all know it usually happens with iPhones. We’re familiar with this problem and can get it working in no time at all.

Charging Port

You will see that the iPhone 4S has brought up the rear of our list, with a battery replacement repair. Your charging port can wear out over time. This is especially true if you’ve ever jammed the charger into the port or twisted the cable when not in use. The charger point can also break off and stuck inside the port. Because this is a sensitive issue, we advise not try any DIY and bring your cell phone to us for an examination.

Water Damage

A number of phones are advertised as “water-resistant”. Be aware that when phone manufacturers say this, it only applies to a special set of circumstances. We wouldn’t advise submerging any smartphone in water unless it is absolutely necessary. Because we take our phones everywhere, we risk dropping them into water or other liquid. When this happens, turn off your device and remove the battery if possible.

Do not turn it on

Or press any buttons or keys

Do not shake, tap or bang the phone

Don’t blow on it. This could send water into other internal parts of the phone, causing more damage in the process

Do not heat it up (that includes using a blow dryer or microwaving it)

Skip the dryer method and leave the rice for a side dish at dinner. Take your phone to any of our locations as soon as possible to ensure a speedy, hassle-free phone repair.

No matter what issue you’re experiencing, we can handle it. Stop by Rocket Fix or give us a call to find your nearest location.

Source https://www.rocketfix.com/seen-phone-repairs/

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WHAT TO DO WITH A CRACKED PHONE?

So, you’ve just cracked the screen or front panel on your phone. Whether it slipped out of your hand or you left it on top of your car when you drove away. What do you do now? If your warranty doesn’t cover a replacement, you are left with a few options. Should you repair it or replace it with a new one? Or fix it yourself?

DIY  PHONE REPAIR

Before making any repair on your own, you must understand that it might be very risky. So, you should consider doing it when you are out of options. it is a very nerve-wracking process and replacement parts are expensive even impossible to find.

Examining other 2 options, service providers will try to convince you to buy a new device instead of repairing your device. But repairing will be a lot cheaper than replacing it. However, most of the people think that repairing is way too expensive. According to industry data collected in 2015, the average price to fix iPhone 6 is $179. Sure, it is expensive. But considering how much of your life revolves around your smartphone it is a small price to pay to get your favorite device working like new. Because we all know how much buying a new one would cost.

Repairing a damaged phone seems like more plausible option to most. At the end, if you think to give your phone to repair shop there are some points that you should pay attention to before trusting your phone to repair shop. Most important things of all obviously, you should check reviews online before you visit the store. Make sure you trust your phone to skilled technicians and store uses premium quality parts. Other than that, professional shops always provide 12 months warranty on replaced parts. Finally, when repairing your phone, you should consider the repair charges as well. It should be affordable but not very cheap so that it sounds cheesy. Little ads won’t kill us! Check out to find all these awesome qualities on Rocket Fix.

All around, your choice of the option depends on the phone and how big the damage is to make the right decision.

Source https://www.rocketfix.com/what-to-do-with-cracked-phone/

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I BROKE MY PHONE SCREEN WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW?

Your phone screen is broken and you don’t know what to do now? Certain damages to your phones’ screen can be repaired without a full replacement including minor scratches and water damage. Likewise, there are other issues that may require the screen to be completely changed. Many phone users have experienced a scratched or cracked screen at one point or another, and in this article, we’ll discuss the solutions to fix screen damages.

What’s up with prices?

So, you want to repair the damage and wondering how much it will cost for you. The price varies according to the brand and model of your phone. Here are the prices for screen replacement of some favorite brands.

HTC: HTC 10 – $110, HTC U11 – $276

LG: LG G4 – $96, LG G5 – $152, LG G6 – $253

SONY: Xperia Z3 – $110, Xperia Z5 – $221

SAMSUNG: Galaxy Note 5 – $221, Galaxy S7 – $207, Galaxy S7 Edge – $276, Galaxy S8 Plus – $414

APPLE: iPhone 5 and 5s – $69, iPhone 6s – $79, iPhone 6s Plus – $89, iPhone 7 – $124, iPhone 7 Plus – $134, iPhone 8 – $173, iPhone 8 Plus – $198

Of course, we recommend it for the phones that has no longer guarantee.

Warranty!

If the warranty period of your phone is not over and it covers the damage go to the authorized place. As we have already mentioned above, this operation is a process that requires mastery. If you take it to an authorized place, you will receive a smoother transaction delivery and you can always rely on an authorized place when there seems to be a problem.

CAN I REPLACE IT MYSELF?

If the phone screen is broken and you want to change it yourself, we support you, but we want to say that it’s too risky. However, if you say I just need to see how it works and then I can do it, after watching a few tutorials, you can try it yourself. In this case, you should buy the pieces on your own as well. We strongly recommend that you get original phone parts. Some people buy cheap pieces to save money. Besides the screen quality, all parts of the phone operate at a certain voltage. Since there will be a voltage difference between the original and the fake, this can cause even more damage to your phone, which can even cost your phone.

Bonus!

If you are out of options and thinking I will just live with my broken screen, well, put some creative wallpapers and your screen will look better than ever.

Did You Know: In the early days of cell phones, screen repair was not possible? If your screen was cracked, a new phone was your only solution; and that meant a bunch of money! Now, repairing a cell phone screen is easy and will take just a short amount of time at Rocket Fix. 

Source https://www.rocketfix.com/broke-phone-screen-now/

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We have the most competitive prices on the market. We have 15 years of experience in the industry, let us provide top notch services for less. Compare our prices to the competition, you can save upto $80 for the same kind of services. More info at https://www.rocketfix.com

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Rocketfix specializes in Phone repair. We can repair: Broken Screen | Battery Replacement & Charging | Camera and Home Button Replace | Water Damage. Free Diagnostic! We Travel to You! 30 Minute Repair! Lifetime warranty! Visit US https://www.rocketfix.com

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A Reliable Rocketfix Tech. will travel to you and fix your broken device in minutes. We have over 30 technicians waiting to serve your needs.Visit US https://www.rocketfix.com

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RocketFix presents the iPhone 6 Plus Screen Repair Video. This is for all of the DIY enthusiasts who want to fix their iPhone 6 Plus in the comfort of their own home. For all of your parts and tools, please visit us at https://www.rocketfix.com/

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Rocketfix specializes in Phone repair. We can repair: Broken Screen | Battery Replacement & Charging | Camera and Home Button Replace | Water Damage | Ipad repair . Visit US https://www.rocketfix.com/ Free Diagnostic! We Travel to You! 30 Minute Repair! Lifetime warranty!

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Rocketfix specializes in Phone repair. We can repair: Broken Screen | Battery Replacement & Charging | Camera and Home Button Replace | Water Damage. Free Diagnostic! We Travel to You! 30 Minute Repair! Lifetime warranty! Visit US https://www.rocketfix.com