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7 unfortunate warning signs your phone is reaching the end of its life

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Published 17:15 4 Dec 2024 GMT

7 unfortunate warning signs your phone is reaching the end of its life

If your device is doing any of these things, it might time to replace it

Rikki Loftus

Rikki Loftus

There are seven warning signs that your phone is reaching the end of its life.

Nowadays a smartphone can last somewhere from two to eight years, depending on the brand and how well you look after it.

But how can you tell when things are starting to go south?

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There are warning signs that your phone is reaching the end of its life (Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images)
There are warning signs that your phone is reaching the end of its life (Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images)

It turns out that there are certain warning signs to look out for that your phone is about to kick the bucket.

Here are the telltale pointers to watch out for:

The battery drains quickly

If your phone battery is dropping rapidly then this is a major sign that your phone hasn’t got long left.

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If you notice this happening then it could be time to replace the battery or get a new smartphone.

The screen is starting to glitch

If you find that your display freezes or glitches out, then the phone might be nearing its end.

Touch screens degrade over time and issues like this could mean that you need a new screen.

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But sometimes it's simpler - and cheaper - to just replace the phone altogether.

Your phone randomly restarts

If your phone is starting to randomly switch off while you’re in the middle of doing something and restarts, then this could be a bad sign.

There might be a simple explanation for it but if it keeps happening, then it might be time for an upgrade.

If your phone is glitching then it might be time to replace (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)
If your phone is glitching then it might be time to replace (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

The device overheats

If your smartphone starts to overheat regularly then this likely means that parts within the phone are past the point of normal wear and tear.

Your phone is becoming slow

Most tech seems to get slower the older it gets and your phone is no different.

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If your device is taking ages to load a page or type out a sentence, then it might be time to accept its fate and swap it for a newer model.

It no longer receives updates

If you can’t get the latest operating system updates then it’s only a matter of time that you’ll need an upgrade.

This is because you’ll become more and more limited with what apps you can access.

Your screen moves without touching it

It’s an issue known as ghost touch, when your phone acts erratically without you touching it.

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It can be due to a range of problems including water damage.

One fix could be to replace the screen protector in case it’s being caused by dust under it.

But if that doesn’t work then it might be time to replace.

Featured Image Credit: Kinga Krzeminska/sarayut Thaneerat/Getty Images
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