How often do you reboot your phone?

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I recently switched my phone off and on again (rebooted). But it has been months since I did that .

So I was curious and did a search about how often it should be done.

The answer/ consensus seems to be to do it once a week for both Android and iPhone.

Here’s the answer for android from bing:

The frequency of rebooting your phone depends on various factors, such as the phone model, usage, and software updates. However, a general recommendation is to restart your Android phone at least once a week. Doing so helps in several ways:

  1. Clearing out lingering app processes or memory leaks: Restarting ensures that any misbehaving apps or memory leaks are addressed, which can help prevent slowdowns and glitches¹².
  2. Preventing overheating: Regular reboots can help maintain optimal performance and prolong battery life.

So, consider taking a minute each week to restart your phone—it’s a small effort that can make a big difference! :blush::iphone:

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 06/06/2024
(1) Why you should restart your phone every day | Android Central. Why you should restart your phone every day | Android Central.
(2) Here’s How Often You Should Be Restarting Your Everyday Devices. https://www.rd.com/list/restarting-everyday-devices/.
(3) How Often Should I Restart My Android Phone? – TechCult. How Often Should I Restart My Android Phone? – TechCult.
(4) This Is How Often You Should Restart Your Phone. This Is How Often You Should Restart Your Phone | Trusted Since 1922.

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My husband has been telling me this for years.

I just restarted my phone after reading this and it’s probably the first time in months and months.

Thanks for the reminder!!

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Never! 1515141424

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I do it a couple of times a week

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I reboot my phone when things get glitchy but I plan on doing it as maintenance

Thanks for this @everhopeful!

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Maybe once this year. I occasionally drain the battery completely and accomplish it accidentally. LOL.

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I pretty much do this too, so on occasion.

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