Today’s mobile phones can handle everything from email and internet browsing to movie watching. However, all smartphones break down from time to time. You may be wondering whether you should get iPhone® repairs or an upgrade. Here’s how to tell. 

5 Signs It’s Time to Repair or Replace Your Smartphone

1. Faulty Battery

Most phone batteries can last an entire day; however, if you find yourself plugging it in more frequently than usual, it’s time to take it for an iPhone repair. Your battery may no longer hold a charge as efficiently as it once did. This is inconvenient if you depend on your phone. You can replace the battery at a fraction of the cost of investing in a new phone.

2. Damaged Screen

A broken screen often requires iPhone repairs, so don’t worry if yours have cracks, chips, and pits. Sometimes, you can still use your phone, especially if the damage is cosmetic and hasn’t affected the internals. Still, replacing the screen is an inexpensive and quick process. 

3. Obsolete Parts & Accessories

iPhone repair shops can fix numerous issues, but they often can’t help if the parts are obsolete. Manufacturers stop the production of older components. When it becomes increasingly difficult to find replacements for malfunctioning parts and accessories, it’s time to ditch it and spring for a new one.

4. Lack of Storage Space

It’s only a matter of time before you run out of memory on your iPhone—photos, videos, and apps now take up more space than ever. Deleting files can only do so much. Since upgrading the memory is not a viable option with the iPhone, swap it out for one with a higher storage capacity.  

5. No Available Software Updates

Apple® often provides the latest versions of its operating system to older hardware, allowing you to keep yours for a long time. However, if your iPhone isn’t slated to receive the newest update, replace it. Without the updates, your phone remains vulnerable to attacks and will lack essential features. 

When you need iPhone repairs, turn to the professionals at Experimax Cleveland East. Based in Solon, OH, their in-house technicians have the expertise and tools to repair most Apple® devices. They also offer an extensive selection of new and used iPhone devices. Call (440) 600-7322 to talk to a technician, or book a service appointment online.