NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- People are
increasingly turning to the great outdoors this summer to get fresh
air while social distancing. While the outdoors may be a safer way
to get active right now, it may put your phone in danger. Each
summer, global tech care company Asurion sees an increase in
lost or damaged phone claims during the months of June, July, and
August, dubbing this period the "summer surge."
Last year, Asurion saw an over 80% increase in water and
liquid related claims during June, July and August compared to
any other part of the year. If that doesn't make you hold your
phone tighter, Asurion also sees an increase in cracked screen
claims by 10%, lost or misplaces phone claims by 17% and
unrecoverable phone claims – driven by an increase in outdoor
activities where phones are dropped where they cannot be not
retrieved, like the bottom of a lake – by 68%.
But don't fear. Asurion Tech Experts help millions of people
keep their devices running smoothly each year, and are sharing the
following tips to help keep your phone safe during the summer
months:
- Avoid water damage by using a floating waterproof phone
case
- Don't put your phone in direct sunlight as it may overheat
- Add alternate contact information on the front of your locked
screen to increase the chances of getting it back if it gets
lost
- If your phone gets waterlogged, turn it off and remove any
protective case. That old "rice trick" isn't very reliable.
Instead, try using silica gel packets. Fill a plastic zip-top bag
with silica gel beads and bury the phone in the bag, leave it in
there for 24-48 hours.
o Depending on the amount
of water damage, this may only be a temporary fix, as exposure to
water may eventually corrode the insides of your device. So be sure
to transfer all your data to the cloud if you get it back up and
running, in case water damage kills your phone for good.
- If your phone needs to be repaired or replaced, Asurion
protection plans through wireless carriers offers contactless,
curbside repair or same day replacement options. Don't have a
protection plan? uBreakiFix stores across the country also
offer contactless curbside repair options, and provide free
diagnostics on all repairs, including water damage.
About Asurion
Asurion helps people protect,
connect and enjoy the latest tech – to make life a little
easier. Every day our more than 19,000 employees help nearly
300 million people around the world solve the most common and
uncommon tech issues. We're just a call, tap, click or visit
away for everything from getting a same-day replacement of your
smartphone, to helping you stream or connect with no buffering,
bumps or bewilderment. We think you should stay connected and
get the most from the tech you love… no matter the type of tech or
where you purchased it. Learn more at Asurion.com.
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