What should I do about a swollen iPhone 13 battery if I can’t get it repaired immediately?
My iPhone 13 is about two years old and its battery health has been low for a while. I was planning to replace the battery in a couple…
phone safety
My Galaxy S21 FE battery has a strong chemical smell—should I stop using it?
I removed the back panel of my Galaxy S21 FE about a month ago and noticed a strong chemical odor coming from the battery. I opened it again…
Is a Factory Reset Enough to Secure a Phone After Malware and Scam Pop-Ups?
My mum visited some suspicious websites on her Samsung phone and clicked on alarming pop-ups claiming that the phone was hacked or running out of storage. She installed…
How can I make my nan’s Android phone safer and easier to use?
I'm currently my nan's carer, but next year I'll be traveling from Australia to Europe for several months while she moves into residential care. I've been teaching her…
How should I safely dispose of an old phone with a swollen battery?
My old Samsung Galaxy S8 Ultra has been sitting unused in a desk drawer for several years. I found it today and noticed that the battery has swollen…
Water Got Into My Charging Port and It Crackled When I Plugged It In—What Should I Do?
I accidentally splashed water onto my bed and didn't realize some had reached the bottom of my phone until I removed the case. The screen itself was dry,…
Water Got Into My Phone’s Charging Port and It Smelled Burnt—What Should I Do?
I accidentally splashed water onto my bed and didn't realize some had reached the bottom of my phone until I removed the case. The screen itself looked dry,…
Can This INIU Power Bank Damage My Samsung Galaxy S21 or Charging Cables?
My portable charger is an INIU BI-B6, and its output is listed as 4.5V at 5A, 9V at 2A, or 12V at 1.5A. I'm not sure how to…
My Phone Dropped in Water—Should I Be Worried?
I accidentally dropped my Samsung A34 5G phone into the sink while rinsing my mouth. I quickly got it out after about 3 seconds, removed the case, and…
Can I safely charge my phone with a 74V DC outlet?
I have a Nothing Phone CMF 2 Pro, and it got unplugged last night. The only charging option I have available at work is a 74V DC outlet,…
Should I Be Worried About My Phone Connecting to Unknown Wi-Fi?
I recently visited a local cafe and had my Wi-Fi on. While enjoying my coffee, I found out that my phone had connected to either a random Wi-Fi…
What Should I Do After Accidentally Visiting a Suspicious Site on My Phone?
I accidentally clicked on a sketchy site while trying to find my old art account from Tumblr. After searching for my username, I came across some weird website…
Can Recording GIFs on My iPhone Infect My Device with a Virus?
I recently started using the GIF recording feature on my iPhone 14, and I've heard some scary stuff about getting viruses from downloading GIFs. I'm curious if recording…
What should I do with a broken lithium battery?
So I accidentally broke my phone and now I've got a half-damaged lithium battery to deal with. There was a piece of wire that burned my hand a…
Is it safe to unblur a message request on Instagram?
Hey everyone, I received a message request on Instagram from someone I know, but since we aren't connected as friends, it ended up in my message requests. It…
What’s that blue liquid leaking from my charger and should I be worried?
I noticed a blue, somewhat greenish viscous liquid leaking from my non-Apple charger, right near the part that connects to my iPhone. This is a charger I bought…
Is it safe to keep my phone under my pillow during an iOS update?
Last night, I dozed off with my phone under my pillow and forgot it was downloading an iOS update over LTE since I don't use Wi-Fi. I'm a…
Is My Broken Phone Charger Safe to Use?
I'm really frustrated because my phone charging brick broke. One of the metal prongs came off, and while I can still charge my phone with it, it's a…
Help! My Ex Might Be Hacking My Phone - What Should I Do?
Hey everyone, I'm in a really tough situation and I'm hoping to get some advice. I broke up with my ex about 7 months ago, and recently they've…