The apps that you should not download on your cell phone to avoid damaging it

Technological advances have allowed the development of a wide variety of apps useful for carrying out the most diverse functions on mobile devices, however, not everything is rosy in the world of applications, since some apps promise to improve the operation of the phone, but turn out to have malicious software.

Here we tell you what kind of apps you should not download so that you avoid damaging your cell phone.

Types of applications that you should not download on your cell phone

Apps to cool the cell phone

According to Get Honest Reviews, phone cooling apps cannot improve the performance of your mobile device, because the software of an application cannot cool the physical components of the cell phone, since these types of apps will slow down your phone more by consuming a lot of energy, since they are apps that run in the background while you do other activities on your cell phone.

So apps that promise to cool down your phone when it gets hot can affect the performance of your mobile device, since downloading an app to lower its temperature can cause the phone to become saturated and damaged.

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And even if it seems unbelievable, your phone also needs to be protected from high temperatures, since the cell phone is regularly saturated and hot due to the processor or the operating system reaching its maximum performance level, this usually happens, for example, when you use a video game app for a long time, or the device is connected to a charger that works at a high speed, and even if it was exposed to the sun’s heat for a long time while taking selfies or photos outdoors.

Avoiding using the camera is a good option when the phone is hot, especially for recording videos, since it requires a lot of battery power. And if you usually keep your phone in a case, it is best to leave it in a larger bag or suitcase so that it can be ventilated, but without exposing it to the sun because it could get hotter. Also, if you activate the battery saver of your mobile device and let it rest for a few minutes, it will cool down, according to the recommendations made by The Washington Post.

Apps to save battery

According to BBC News, apps that promise to improve battery performance do not provide a solution that will improve the phone’s performance. So, if energy saving apps can damage the mobile device, you may be wondering how to save my cell phone battery? According to the Google technical support page, you can take into account the following recommendations, depending on your device:

It is also recommended to take care of the battery by using the power adapter that came with the phone, as using other chargers can slow down power charging and even damage the battery.

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Also, there is no need to push the battery capacity from full to zero, or from zero to full. It is recommended that from time to time the battery drains below 10% without reaching zero percent, and then put it to fully charge the cell phone overnight. You can also activate your phone’s battery saver, turn off Bluetooth when you’re not using it, and activate airplane mode in case you don’t need to use your mobile data network.

Apps to clean device cache

Although the main function of the cache is to store parts of web pages, such as images, so that they open faster on the next visit, it tends to take up a lot of space on the phone storage when it is not cleaned frequently, which in turn can cause slower web browsing on the phone.

So if the apps to clean or delete the cell phone cache do not help improve the performance of your device either, since they can slow it down and damage it, according to the technologist José García-Nieto. It is recommended that you clean the cache of your cell phone, is that you do it manually by entering the Configuration or Settings menu of your mobile device.

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There you will see the Applications option, where you can see the list of all the apps that are installed on your cell phone. To clean the cache, you just have to enter each application, select the Storage option and click on Clear or Delete Cache.

So avoid downloading apps that promise to cool down your phone, save energy or clean your mobile device’s cache, as they could damage it. However, if your phone overheats, its battery runs out quickly, or its storage becomes saturated, you can put into practice the simple recommendations that we share with you to improve the performance of your cell phone.

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