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Shocking moment! What to do if your phone is damaged?


If the iPhone is plopped into the pond or the display fragmented: Do not panic! answered the major smartphone anxiety issues.
Smartphones are our universal companion - they often contain all important addresses, phone numbers, appointments, and connect us to the internet world. But great is the shock when something happens to the beloved trades - whether by water, impact or static discharge.
The good news is that smart phones are often more robust than you think, according to the experience of an expert iPhone can even survive a full wash cycle! In 70 percent of these cases the damage caused thereby with comparatively little cost to fix again - even if it is often followed by the warranty.

Meanwhile, there are repair services that specialize in such damage and data recovery (eg iHelpStore, mobile clinic or mobile Ersatzteile.net). The most common damage such as broken display, broken switch or a defective battery are fixed there in no time. And at a fraction of the purchase price smartphone: A screen replacement is often possible example for under 100 euros - depending on phone model.
Fast action with moisture
Rain or even a drop of sweat enough and the phone can carry a defect. Especially with water damage decides the actions of the user as to whether the cell phone in the shop still has a chance. If it works after water contact yet, the smartphone should quickly turned off and the battery removed. Otherwise, there remains only the rapid transition to the dealer or repair professional. There can usually be opened professionally dried and cleaned or even buy a subsidized replacement device.
Caution: The battery is a powerful source of energy that can be extremely dangerous if a short circuit!
LOST? HOW TO FIND YOUR SMARTPHONE AGAIN
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Apple offers with the app "Find My iPhone" is a very convenient way to find a lost iPhone or iPad. For this, start either on another iOS device or the app dials via a web browser at icloud.com. There are various options. Sometimes it is enough to display the position of the lost phone on a map, get it reunite with his owner. You can also play back an audio signal.
About the "lost" button, the device can also lock with a code number and who shall appear in addition a contact phone number and a message to the honest finder hopefully on the missing device. Who does not believe to see his iPhone ever again, should choose the last option: "Delete iPhone / iPad". So can not fall into the wrong hands, sensitive data and contacts.
Basically all this only works if you have already saved the service enabled on the device in question. In addition, you should act quickly after a loss, because as soon as the smartphone or tablet is off, there is no more access to it.

Loss or theft
If the phone is lost or stolen, there is another chance for all smart phones, there are now services or apps that locate, disable or even delete data, the phone can (see box). Some even offer convenient functions to send tones or messages to the finder. Many were able to track down her Believed lost for ever smartphone again. The only catch: This works only as long as the phone is still on!
It was stolen, going to the police and the remote deletion of data is imperative. On almost every smartphone to sensitive data, and the crooks are still should not also get their hands on!
No matter what happens their smartphone: If you keep a cool head and follow a few tips on her personal companion can survive most disasters.
THE WORST DISASTERS SMARTPHONE
What to do with water damage?
What to do when battery damage?
Broken display - what now?
Mobile crash - Data?
Method in mobile phone theft
► Before Steal: You should of any phone's serial number and IMEI number (usually stand on the package, have a look at for the iPhone with the iTunes software) to write down and store the list in a safe place.
► If you have been robbed: Go immediately to your phone provider and let them lock the SIM card.
To find her cell phone about a localization app or a tracking function ► Try (see text below).
► Go to the police and report the theft.