The Davie Mobile blog

Phone care tips & guides

Straightforward advice on screens, batteries, water damage and accessories — so your phone lasts longer and you know what to do when it doesn’t.

Accessories 7 min read

Corner padding, a raised screen lip and a two-layer build do most of the work. Here is how to judge a phone case before you buy it.

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Repair Guides 7 min read

Cracked back glass is not as urgent as a broken screen, but it is not harmless. Here is what it affects and when to get it fixed.

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Phone Care 7 min read

A slow phone is usually full storage, a worn battery or background apps — not a dying phone. Ten fixes to try, in the order that works best.

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Battery & Charging 6 min read

Phone won't charge? Work through these eight quick checks, from cables and lint to heat warnings and settings, before you book a repair.

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Repair Guides 5 min read

Coloured lines, spreading black spots or a flickering patch on your phone screen? Here’s what each symptom means and what to try first.

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Repair Guides 3 min read

A cracked screen doesn’t always mean a dead phone. Here’s how to stay safe, protect your data and decide when it’s time for a repair.

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Battery & Charging 3 min read

Phone dying by lunch? Shutting off at 20%? These are the tell-tale signs of a worn-out battery — and one warning sign you should never ignore.

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Repair Guides 3 min read

A dip at English Bay, a spilled drink or a drop in the sink — what to do in the first few minutes, what not to do, and why rice isn’t the answer.

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Accessories 2 min read

Tempered glass, privacy glass or thin film? Here’s how the main types of screen protector compare — and what to check before you buy one.

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Phone acting up? Let’s take a look.

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