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Phone AdviceWhat To Do When You Drop Your Phone in WaterIt happens in a split second - one small slip, and your phone is suddenly submerged in a sink, bath, puddle or even the bottom of your pint. Your...Read guide
Phone AdviceHow to Extend Your Phone Battery LifeThere’s nothing worse than glancing at your phone at lunchtime and realising you’re already down to 30% battery. With so much of our daily life...Read guide
Phone AdviceWhat is a dual SIM phoneEvery smartphone has a SIM card and won't work without it. It's the tiny 'brain' that connects the device to the network. If you've researched...Read guide
Tech AdviceWhy a Refurbished iPad Is Perfect for Home SchoolingHome schooling used to be something only a handful of families experienced, but recent years have changed that completely. Whether you’re helping...Read guide
Phone AdviceBuying a Refurbished Phone - The Ultimate GuideWhat is a refurbished phone? Refurbished phones are typically second-hand or used devices - meaning they’ve been owned by someone else previously -...Read guide
Tech AdviceTablet or laptop: which is better for university?Should I get a laptop or a tablet for university? If you are starting college or uni this year, buying a computer is essential. Even more so at the...Read guide
Mobile NewsiPhone 13 Release: The Perfect Time to Sell Your iPhone 11 or 12There’s always a certain buzz around Apple’s late-summer releases. Every year, iPhone fans gear up for the next big launch - and in the run-up to the...Read guide
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Phone AdviceHow to Bring Your Phone Back to LifeMost of us rely on our phones for everything - messaging, banking, entertainment, navigation and work. So when something goes wrong, it can feel like...Read guide
Phone AdviceCleaning up and wiping Apple and Android phonesBefore we dive in and tell you how to clean up and wipe your Apple or Android smartphones, it's important to decipher what each term means. Firstly,...Read guide
Envirofone News12 Days of Christmas Competition 2021Christmas has arrived early at Envirofone! To celebrate the festive season, we’re giving you the chance to WIN a brand-new prize every day in our 12...Read guide
Mobile NewsEnvirofone Joins Global IT Leader TES: Securing a Future for the Circular EconomyEnvirofone Enters a New Chapter in the Circular Economy Envirofone has always been built around one simple idea: making it easier for people to reuse...Read guideEnvirofone Advice Centre
Clear, honest guidance about the mobile phone world.
New models appear every year, networks change their offers, and there are countless choices when it comes to buying or selling a phone. We have bought and tested hundreds of thousands of devices since 2005, and the Advice Centre is where we share what that taught us.
Every article has the same aim: to give you reliable information that helps you save money, avoid mistakes and make sense of a fast moving market.
Here you will find
- Guides on how to get the best price when selling your phone
- Tips on choosing a refurbished device that suits your needs
- Insights on eco friendly tech and why refurbished helps the planet
- Comparisons of popular handsets
- Advice on battery health, storage, repairs and common problems
- Updates on Apple, Samsung, Google and the other major brands
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