by Dawn Hawkins

Created on: June 26, 2010

Verizon Android smartphones are expensive gadgets and you should treat it with care. One of the biggest problems you might be faced with is the number of scratches that can occur because of everyday use of the phone. Once the screen gets scratched too much, you might find it difficult to see what you are doing when attempting to use it. That is unacceptable because it renders the phone useless.

Here is how to prevent scratches on your Verizon Android Smartphone screen:

Phone Case- Purchase and use a phone case for your Verizon Android phone. These cases are meant to help protect your phone from getting scratched up. You can then feel safe in putting the Android in your purse or pockets without it getting scratched. This is one accessory that every cell phone user should have, not just Android owners.

Storage- When you put your phone away, put it away in a place where nothing will rub against the screen. Your Android screen is very sensitive to scratches. Don’t slip it into your back pocket or your purse without protecting the screen. Lay the phone so that the screen faces upwards at all times. This will keep any debris or other articles from harming the Verizon Android screen.

Screen Protectors- There are screen protectors that will help keep your Verizon Android from getting scratched. They come in packs of three and can be purchased from the Verizon store. In fact, you can purchase them from many other locations as well, including kiosks in your local mall. The screen protector will prevent anything coming into contact with your Android smartphone’s screen thus keeping it safe from scratches.

Kids- Keep your Verizon Android out of the hands of your children. It’s a phone, a very expensive phone. Your children shouldn’t be using it as a toy. Keep it out of reach of small children especially. They don’t know that they are scratching the surface of your Android’s screen and they don’t care. They just think it’s a cool toy.

Being Careful- The best way to ensure that you don’t get scratches on your Verizon Android smartphone is to be as careful as you can about using it. Don’t do things that you know could harm the surface of your phone. Use the pad of the finger to maneuver the screen instead of the fingernail. Never use objects to manipulate the touch screen other than objects that are specifically made for it. That means your fingers. Being careful at all times is the best way to prevent scratches from occurring to your Verizon Android phone.

Scratches on your Verizon Android phone can easily occur if you aren’t careful. It is extremely aggravating to get scratches on the screen of your phone to the point that you can’t see what you are doing. Follow the tips above for helping to prevent scratches for a longer life on your Verizon Android phone.

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