How long can you last

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«How Long Can It Last»
(feat. Charlie Wilson)

Busslin and gamblin, hit licks scramblin
Bricks I’m out here handlin, I’m pimpin and I’m payin the rent
Didn’t choose this dirty game, this dirty game it chose me
Every city love cocaine, they’ll get it from him if they don’t get it from me
So I get cross-country with that thang, makin that crisp, lettin ’em hang
Bangin that ‘Pac, if I die tonight, least mama know I didn’t die in vain
Cause I put up sum from every sale, so all my chil’ren can live well
Might go to heaven, might go to hell, but just put me in wood grain lane Deville
I wonder sometime how life would be, if it was no such thing as D
But then I put that Sweet down, cause that bullshit don’t apply to me
Cause out here on the real streets, a dreamer always stay sleep
Cause out here the strong survive, and now they didn’t die from thankin weak
Gotta play for keeps, gotta play it HARD, still tryna get right with GOD
Still read my Bible lone, cause Reverend do wrong, still livin fraud
Tonight if I get down on my knees and ask the Lord to forgive me, please
You thank He gon’ hear me? Cause tomorrow I’m still gon be slangin keyyyyys.
(Ohhhh Lorrrrd. )

[Chorus: Charlie Wilson]
Lord, I’m just a G (Lord, I’m just a G)
Out here livin fast (livin fast)
How long can it last? (I don’t know, I don’t know)
I juuuust can’t give it up (But I’m prayin to Your love right now)
I’m riskin all out in the streets (I’ll give it all up for Your love right now)
Out here livin fast (livin too fast)
How long can it last? (How long, how long, how long, will it last, baby?)

[Chorus: Charlie Wilson]
Lord, I’m just a G (Just a G)
Out here livin fast (Out here livin fast)
How long can it last? (How long can it last? How long can it LA-AST?)
I juuuust can’t give it up
I’m riskin all out in the streets (I risk it all)
Out here livin fast (livin too fast, livin too fast)
How long can it last? (How long can it last, how long can it last right now?)

[Chorus: Charlie Wilson]
Lord, I’m just a G (Lord I’m just a G)
Out here livin fast (Out here livin fast)
How long can it last? (How long can it last? How long can it last?)
I juuuust can’t give it up (HOW LONG can it last?)
I’m riskin all out in the streets (PLEASE FORGIVE ME, LORD)
Out here livin fast (I don’t mean to disrespect You right now)
How long can it last? (I’m out here in the streets, tryna make a mil for a better deal)

[Singing interlude: repeat]
Some people win (win), some people lose (lose)
Some al-ways cryin the blues.
Yeah.
Some people win (win), some people lose (lose)
Some al-ways bein misused.

[Chorus: repeats many times during the remainder of the song]

[Charlie Wilson overlaps]
Yeeaaaaaaaahhhh-yeaaha.
What am I supposed to do, Lord.
I’m tryin my best out here
But it’s getting kinda HARD for me, Lord
What am I supposed to do?
WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?
Can you WRAP YOUR ARMS AROUND ME, LORD?
Cause I need You, Lord right noooooowww.
I NEED You, right now
NEED ya, I NEED ya, I NEED Ya
I NEED YA, cause I’m goin and livin too fast
YEAH-EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHH.
Oooooohhhhhhhhh, yeah. Lord have mercy
Charlie Wilson, Pimp C, Bun, I need You
Can You help us, Lord?
Can You help us right
Right now, right now, right now, right noooowwwwwwwwww, yeah. woo!

[Outro: Charlie Wilson]
Out here livin too fast, how long can it last? I can’t get up, Lord can You help me?
LORD, can You help me?
Can You help me? Can You HELP me
Right noooooowwwww, yeah

Mmmmmmmm. mmmmmm.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm. hmmmmmmmm.

How long can you last

This is my first game ever made, and I’m really proud of it! 😀

It’s a simple and easy-to-play game, all you have to do is try to stay on the screen and not get to the bottom of the screen for as long as you can. At the beginning of the game, the platforms will fall at a slow speed, but the speed will increase as you keep playing.

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Nice game! It’s simple and the music is addicting.

this game is so bugy but it was fun

I’m glad you thought my game was fun! It’s not buggy on my laptop (probably because it’s new).

Nice, simple, and addicting. The only thing that I think could be put into here is something that keeps track of your high score to keep the replay-ability up. I think that if you make the controls too tight it will make this a little too easy since it’s already a simplistic game. I agree that the controls felt a little loose but I never felt cheated by them, only that I needed to be more careful. Really fun! 4/4

Thanks, I’m glad you like my game!

For your first attempt, the most important thing is how well it plays. I’m happy to say it runs very well. Controls are smooth and, for the most part, tight. The jump is a little unwieldy. it’s not hard to overshoot your target due to the huge looping motion. but nothing to bad. I didn’t run into any problems like, the character stopped responding or platforms were randomly generating in impossible-to-reach places. For what it is, this is good.

Don’t worry too much about graphics yet. Just focus on good mechanics and tight, responsive controls. Then you can worry about making your games prettier.

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! Like you said, worrying about graphics comes later, and I totally agree with you. I still need to watch more video tutorials on game improvements..

How Long Do Hemorrhoids Last?

Hemorrhoids are among the most common afflictions of the gastrointestinal system. Among American adults, approximately half will have experienced symptoms of hemorrhoids by age 50.

Despite this surprising statistic, hemorrhoids are rarely discussed in the mainstream media or even in the medical literature. This may be because hemorrhoids are usually a benign condition that rarely has a serious or long-lasting effect on overall health.

However, it is equally true that many people are embarrassed to admit they have hemorrhoids and this often translates into a reluctance to discuss their symptoms or seek help from medical professionals.

This article can help you to better understand what hemorrhoids are, why you might be experiencing them, and the duration and nature of symptoms you can expect if you develop hemorrhoids.

What Hemorrhoids Are

Hemorrhoids are a condition affecting the veins that move deoxygenated blood away from the tissues of the anus and rectum. If excessive pressure is applied to these veins, they become swollen. This creates the condition we call hemorrhoids. Interestingly, the word ‘hemorrhoids’ is also used to describe clusters of blood vessels found normally in the anal canal. These are often present from birth and serve to maintain numerous venous connections.

Hemorrhoids can cause bleeding of the rectum or anus. Beyond this, they can be quite uncomfortable if not downright painful.

Hemorrhoids that are inside the rectum are called internal hemorrhoids are unlikely to be painful, as there are few nerve endings in this area. In fact, unless they are actively bleeding, you may be unaware you have them at all.

Painful hemorrhoids are usually those on the anus, where more nerve endings can sense pain. These are referred to as external hemorrhoids. They will be most painful when you have a bowel movement.

Because of their rich blood supply, sensitive location, and tendency to become engorged or prolapsed (which means extension outside the anal orifice), hemorrhoids are a very common cause of anal symptoms like bleeding, pain, and itching.

Why Hemorrhoids Happen

Normally, the veins of the lower gastrointestinal tract are not dilated, as they are with hemorrhoids. However, when there is force or pressure applied to the outer walls of these veins, they will swell and expand, causing the vein to bulge outwards and cause hemorrhoids to occur.

There are many reasons that this happens, including all of the following:

Beyond this list, age plays a role in hemorrhoid development as well. As the thickness of blood vessel walls decreases with age, older adults become more susceptible to the development of hemorrhoids.

How long do hemorrhoids last?

How long your hemorrhoids last will depend on their severity. Most mild hemorrhoids resolve on their own within a few days. Sometimes, they may take up to a week. Larger hemorrhoids might last longer, and since they’re more prone to complications, sometimes they’ll not resolve on their own and you’ll need to visit a doctor.

Hemorrhoids that don’t stick out of the anal canal are called grade 1. Those that protrude out but go inside on their own are termed as grade 2. Another one that needs to be manually pushed inside the anus are called grade 3, and those that cannot be pushed inside at all are called grade 4.

External hemorrhoids can be considered mild and can disappear within a week. If they last longer – or if your symptoms begin to increase in severity – you must see a doctor.

Since grade 3 and 4 hemorrhoids stick out of the anal canal, they’re prone to complications like strangulation and clot formation. These complications can lengthen the duration of your hemorrhoids up to several weeks. It’s best to seek medical care for them immediately.

Can hemorrhoids return?

Yes, hemorrhoids can return. Although there’s not a lot of research on how often it recurs, current estimates suggest that the rate of recurrence depends on the type of treatment you get.

With non-surgical treatment techniques (usually used for mild, grade 1), hemorrhoids can return at a rate of 10-50% in a 5-year period. For surgical treatments, which is usually performed for more severe disease, this rate drops to less than 5%.

How long do thrombosed hemorrhoids last?

Thrombosed hemorrhoids last for around 7-9 days but can be prolonged up to a few weeks. A thrombosed hemorrhoid is one that has developed a clot inside it.

External hemorrhoids (or those that stick out of the anal canal) are more likely to get thrombosed, which can potentially lengthen their duration.

If it develops a clot, pain and anal discomfort are the major symptoms for the first few days. As time passes, the clot is resorbed but occasionally the skin overlying the clot may ulcerate and the contents of the hemorrhoid will drain. This might cause significant bleeding while passing stool.

If significant pain associated with the hemorrhoid swelling, see your doctor right away. This is to make sure not an infection or abscess. Also, if appropriate, a thrombosed hemorrhoid can be removed in the office by your doctor which can decrease the pain and time to healing.

The symptoms of a thrombosed hemorrhoid generally improve significantly over a few days. This entire process takes around 7-9 days but it might stretch up to a few weeks.

Frequently, the clot does not cause splitting of the skin and drainage. In these cases, the body will slowly break down the clot over a few days and the symptoms of pain and discomfort will improve.

You should be aware that if a clot doesn’t get fully reabsorbed (or drained) within a few weeks, it might cause perianal tags to form.

How long do thrombosed hemorrhoids bleed?

When a thrombosed hemorrhoid ruptures, it may bleed anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Importantly, it shouldn’t last more than 10 minutes. If it lasts more than 10 minutes, you should seek medical attention. It can mean an underlying clotting abnormality or some other problem.

Once the major bleeding episode is over, you may find intermittent traces of blood in your stool.

And while a ruptured hemorrhoid doesn’t require any treatment, you may want to take a Sitz bath to keep the area clean and help it heal well.

How to reduce the duration of hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are associated with certain risk factors, and if you can avoid them, not only will your current hemorrhoid episode end quicker, but you’ll also be at a decreased risk for future hemorrhoid development.

One important risk factor is decreased venous drainage of the anal cushions. One major cause of reduced venous drainage is a low-fiber diet, which leads to constipation. Constipation makes people strain and this impairs proper venous drainage.

To avoid constipation, a diet rich in fiber is essential. If your constipation persists, you might want to consider laxatives but only after a chat with your doctor.

There are many other, less intuitive risk factors for hemorrhoids. These include obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, prolonged sitting on the toilet, liver disease, a family history of hemorrhoids, spinal cord injury, and long-term diarrhea. Some of these can be treated to reduce the risk of future hemorrhoid development. It’s a good idea to talk to your doctor about these.

For mild hemorrhoids, you can try home remedies such as topical creams (which often contain steroids that reduce inflammation and pain), bathing your anal area in a warm water bath (Sitz bath), and oral pain-killers like ibuprofen.

You can also try using soothing wipes to reduce the damage toilet paper can cause to your hemorrhoids. Some soothing wipes come with anti-hemorrhoid substances like aloe vera. If you can get your hands on these, you can reduce the discomfort your hemorrhoids are causing you as well as their duration.

Other simple remedies include wearing loose, cotton clothing, using ice packs, and applying a pure aloe vera gel on your hemorrhoids.

However, if symptoms persist longer than a week — or if they increase in severity — you must see your doctor. You should also be aware that using a topical steroid cream for more than a week can lead to thinning of your skin. Make sure you seek advice from a doctor before doing this.

Treatment of Normal Hemorrhoids

If it appears your hemorrhoids are not going to go away on their own within a few days, there are a number of remedies you can try at home. These include the following:

If the use of these techniques does not resolve your hemorrhoids after two weeks, speak with your family physician or another healthcare practitioner. They may be able to suggest more invasive treatment options, such as ligation, or banding. Other possible options include stapling and surgical removal.

You can help shorten how long hemorrhoids last! Discuss Treatment Options with Your Doctor today.

Though rarely a serious condition, unresolved hemorrhoids and the pain associated with them can have a severe impact on your overall health and well-being.

If you are concerned you might have hemorrhoids, or if the pain associated with hemorrhoids is affecting your daily life, contact your doctor for information about treatment options.

How Long Can Heartburn Last?

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If you are reading this article, most probably you have already experienced the burning sensation in your chest that is also called heartburn. However, if you still haven’t had it and you are reading this text out of pure curiosity, consider yourself lucky because you are one of the rare ones (but keep reading, just in case!😉).

Heartburn is an extremely uncomfortable problem, but luckily it normally isn’t dangerous because the burning sensation quickly disappears. However, if in your case the burning sensation persists, you are probably asking yourself how long can that state actually last.

It would be good to know more about heartburn for the next time you experience it. That’s why we have gathered key information in this article about how long we can suffer from it and when it would be a good idea to do something about it.

Back to Basics: What is Heartburn?

Despite its name, heartburn has no connection with your heart, even though it can come with symptoms similar to those of a heart attack. It describes the reaction that happens when the muscles around the bottom of your oesophagus (the tube connecting your stomach and throat) weaken or become too relaxed. If your muscles are not strong enough, acid can escape from the stomach into your food pipe and travel all the way up to your throat and mouth.

This process causes that unpleasant heartburn feeling, which can be treated in various ways. However, if you’re not used to experiencing it or feel like the symptoms don’t seem to be improving, the whole situation can become more worrying.

So, How Long Does Heartburn Last?

Sadly, it’s difficult to say how long your heartburn is going to last, as this depends on each individual. For some it goes away after a few minutes, and with others it can stick around for hours or even days.

If you’re experiencing the milder form of this condition that usually occurs after eating certain foods, then your heartburn symptoms can last until your body has digested the meal. The symptoms can also return when you lie down or bend over, as this puts extra pressure on the sphincter muscle.

If you’re not among the “lucky ones” who only get heartburn during the day, you might be wondering how long heartburn can last at night. This form is known to be the most painful, and can even keep you up the whole night, and it’s also the most dangerous, since the stomach acid can stay in your oesophagus for longer, causing more damage to it. Night-time heartburn can also point to a more serious underlying medical condition, one that should be checked by a doctor.

Is Heartburn Dangerous?

As mentioned before, mild heartburn that passes quite quickly on its own or with the use of over-the-counter medication is generally not dangerous.

However, a chronic form of heartburn called GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a more serious condition. It can lead to significant complications and permanent damage to your oesophagus, which can even result in cancer.

So, could heartburn and GERD in the worst case cause a serious illness? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. If stomach acid gets to esophagus too often and stays there for too long, it can seriously damage the body.

Let’s have a closer look at some serious conditions that can be caused by GERD:

1. Oesophagitis

Oesophagitis describes inflammation or irritation of your oesophagus. This condition leads to difficult or painful swallowing, a sore throat, hoarseness and heartburn.

If your esophagitis does not get treated, it can result in ulcers, scarring and even narrowing of your oesophagus. Additionally, oesophagitis can also increase your risk of cancer.

2. Oesophageal Ulcers

Frequent exposure to stomach acids can cause chronic inflammation of your oesophagus, which represents the perfect environment for the development of ulcers.

This medical condition comes with symptoms that, in addition to heartburn, include indigestion, painful swallowing, nausea, abdominal pain, and blood in your stool, among other unpleasant things.

An untreated ulcer can lead to serious complications such as a rupture in your oesophagus or upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

3. Aspiration Pneumonia

During a heartburn attack, stomach acid normally rises to your throat or mouth but can also end up being inhaled into your lungs. The acid of course has a negative effect on your lungs, and if they’re not able to clear up on their own then this can lead to a lung infection called aspiration pneumonia.

Some of the symptoms are chest pain, high body temperature, coughing, labored breathing, general fatigue, and even blueish skin.

If your pneumonia doesn’t get treated immediately, the situation can become extremely serious or even fatal, which is why consulting a doctor to prevent complications is vital.

4. Barrett’s Oesophagus

Chronic damage to your oesophagus caused by stomach acid can cause changes in the squamous cells that form its lining. When this happens, the cells can get replaced by gland cells, similar to the ones in your intestines. Such cells can turn cancerous, and even result in oesophageal cancer.

Symptoms of Barrett’s esophagus are actually very similar to the ones in GERD: frequent heartburn, chest pain and difficulties in swallowing food.

You should talk to your doctor if you often get heartburn or GERD, and especially if you’ve been experiencing those symptoms for more than five years.

5. Oesophageal Cancer

As mentioned above, GERD or heartburn slightly increase your risk of getting oesophageal cancer. As its name suggests, this form of cancer occurs in your oesophagus. It normally starts with deformation of your cells, which can be due to Barrett’s oesophagus.

The condition causes symptoms similar to the ones typical for the above-mentioned diseases, such as difficulty swallowing, chest pain, frequent coughing and severe forms of heartburn, as well as indigestion.

As mentioned before, seek medical help immediately if you’re not sure which condition you’re experiencing or believe your symptoms could point to something more serious.

Note that symptoms of oesophageal cancer usually only become evident once cancer has reached a more advanced state, so make sure you react before it’s too late.

How to Treat Heartburn

Now you’ve learned that frequent and prolonged heartburn can be extremely dangerous, as the exposure to stomach acid can cause a lot of damage to your body. There are of course some remedies that could help your heartburn will go away as soon as possible.

1.Medication

The first and most obvious one is medication. Over-the-counter medications are usually effective in alleviating the symptoms of heartburn, as they work towards reducing the acidity in your throat.

However, if your heartburn is chronic or you’re experiencing GERD, your doctor will have to prescribe stronger medications.

2. Better Diet

When heartburn occurs, many people immediately reach for medications, and they don’t know that even small changes in diet and natural remedies can greatly alleviate the problem of heartburn. If you often suffer from heartburn that can last even the entire day, start keeping a food diary to understand which food causes the burning sensation.

Heartburn often appears after a spicy, salty or fatty meal, as these can slow down your digestion or cause your oesophageal sphincter to relax and enable the backflow of stomach acid.

Additionally, consuming a lot of chocolate, caffeine and alcohol can have an impact on your oesophageal sphincter, and cause the gastric contents to rise.

If looking for new habits to avoid frequent heartburn, you should consider eating more alkaline foods like green vegetables, bananas and melons that should calm down your acid reflux.

3. Lifestyle Changes

Being overweight dramatically increases your chances of getting heartburn, as more pressure is put on your abdomen, thus enabling stomach acid to escape. Fight your heartburn by being active and losing weight. You’ll also do your immune system a favour.

Additionally, think about your body in terms of posture, too. Bad posture, just like extra weight, can put pressure on your stomach, so make sure you sit upright, at least when you’re eating. If you often suffer from night-time heartburn, elevate the head of your bed to prevent stomach acid from coming up your throat while you sleep.

4. Natural Mineral Water

When your throat is on fire, bicarbonates are among your best friends. And no drink is richer in bicarbonates than Donat, natural mineral water that isn’t only a great remedy for constipation but is also known to efficiently alleviate the symptoms of acid reflux. It will neutralise the stomach acid that has escaped into your food pipe, and so calm it down.

However, if you really want Donat to work against heartburn, you need to drink it correctly. Always drink it on an empty stomach, and before each bigger meal. Treat yourself to 0.1 – 0.2 l of this mineral water each time, and make sure it’s at room temperature. Also bear in mind that you need to drink it for at least a few days to really feel the benefits of its healing powers.

When to See Your Doctor

The suggestions set out above are just some of the changes you could make to reduce the symptoms of heartburn, and the list is not exhaustive. If you still feel no relief after following them, you should definitely consult your doctor.

The following situations should encourage you to make a doctor’s appointment as soon as possible:

The Takeaway

There’s no clear answer to how long heartburn can last, as it can range from only a few moments to hours or even days. The important thing to remember is that occasional heartburn is usually nothing to worry about, and you can get rid of it with small lifestyle changes.

However, if you experience frequent or chronic heartburn that just doesn’t seem to go away, consult your doctor straightaway. Untreated heartburn can lead to more serious conditions, such as oesophagitis, Barrett’s oesophagus or even cancer. Your doctor will help identify an underlying cause and appropriate treatment, so you’ll never have to wonder how long your acid reflux attack is going to last again.

How Long do Smartphones Last?

It’s the rare individual these days who doesn’t own a smartphone. Even older adults have come to accept that because of the convenience of the many features, owning a smartphone is a vital part of living in the 21st century.

Maybe you’ve got a smartphone that seems outdated, though, or you have one that isn’t working as well as it once did. You may be wondering how long the average smartphone is supposed to last, and when is the time to start thinking about purchasing a new one.

Your Smartphone Should Last a Minimum of 2-3 Years

The stock answer that most smartphone companies will give you is 2-3 years. That goes for iPhones, Androids, or any of the other varieties of devices that are on the market.

The reason that’s the most common response is that toward the end of its usable life, a smartphone will begin to slow down. Tasks that it used to be able to accomplish with lightning speed will take considerably longer, and it’s not likely to escape your notice.

There are some particular issues as it relates to a smartphone, though, to which you should be paying attention. They will directly impact how long it will be before you need a replacement.

Battery Life Impacts How Long a Smartphone Lasts

The first consideration is the device’s battery life. Every smartphone comes with a battery, and they degrade over time with steady use. There is no avoiding this decrease. Where it becomes problematic is if you depend on your cell phone for a whole day, and you have only that one charge to last you all that time.

If a smartphone battery is getting toward the end of its life cycle, then it will only be able to hold a charge for a few hours, or less than that. You might look at the phone and see that the battery is significantly depleted, even if you’ve barely used it. This is a definite sign that it is on the way out.

Temperature affects how long a battery lasts a great deal. If you keep your phone at moderate temperatures as much as possible, your battery will last you longer.

If you’ve had a phone for less than a year and the battery life is already showing significant signs of wear, then you’ll need to go get the device checked out. There could be a hardware issue, and the battery might need to be replaced.

When it comes to a battery replacement, you always need to make a price comparison. A new battery is sure to be expensive. You’ll have to ask yourself whether it is worth it to pay for the new battery or to simply get a new phone.

For example, if your iPhone 6 Plus battery is damaged, a repair may cost more than the phone is really worth. You may choose to sell your iPhone 6 Plus to upgrade to a newer model like the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Operating Issues Affect How Long a Smartphone Lasts

Another significant issue is how well the phone continues to work over time. If its various functions continue to hold up well, then you can easily get more than 2-3 years out of the phone. If there are frequent system crashes, though, and you always have to troubleshoot, then at some point, you are probably going to get sick of it and want to do a trade-in.

Unprompted actions mean that the phone will need to be replaced soon. If it turns on and off when you don’t want it to, that’s a sure sign that it’s dying. Keeping your software updated might mitigate this problem to some extent, but again, the device is probably going to cross a threshold with you where you’re no longer willing to try and come up with fixes for it.

You’ll decide that it’s worth it to shell out the money for a new one rather than keep dealing with the aggravation.

You can always sell your iPhone or sell your Samsung phone to upgrade to a later model. Upgrading will not only fix any operational issues, but it can help you get a better phone with more exciting features.

A Smartphone Cannot Outlast Screen Damage

Hardware issues don’t necessarily signal a death knell for a smartphone. Some of them can be fixed if the phone is still relatively new and you have it under warranty. Once that warranty has expired, then you’re left paying for replacement parts yourself, and that can get expensive fast.

The one fix that usually means you’ll need an entirely new phone is when the screen gets cracked or shattered. Dropping the phone when it’s out of its case might cause this, or some other mishap.

A broken screen means that you’re in danger of cutting your finger when you try to use it. In addition, most of the functionality will probably be gone if the screen is cracked. You can pay to get the screen replaced, and sometimes that is cost-effective. On the other hand, sometimes it isn’t. That’s because when a screen gets cracked, it is possible that some of the components inside the phone also suffered damage.

If you have a smartphone where both the screen and some of the internal components were both damaged, then it’s likely that buying a new one will save you some money over getting several replacement parts. That’s a personal decision that you’ll have to make on a case-by-case basis.

If you have a newer phone like a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or iPhone 12 Pro Max, it may make sense to pay for a repair. If you have an older model phone, you may prefer to sell it and upgrade instead. For example, you could sell an old Samsung Galaxy S8 to fund an upgrade to the latest model. Similarly, you can sell an old iPhone 7 Plus to upgrade to the latest model iPhone.

What Can You do to Make a Smartphone Last Longer?

At this point, you might be wondering as to whether any actions on your part can allow you to keep your smartphone for longer than that average of 2-3 years. In fact, there are several things that you can if you want to keep your device for longer than that.

Because battery health for your phone is so critical, you need to try and not tax that battery any more than you have to. That means keeping it in cooler temperatures. You should also try never to let the battery entirely run out before you recharge it. Sometimes that is unavoidable, but try not to make a habit of it.

You should close all apps and programs when they are not in use. You can make those adjustments on any smartphone, and if you don’t know how, there are articles online and videos on YouTube that should help you in that regard. Doing so makes sure the phone is only completing necessary tasks, and no additional strain is being put on it.

The other thing that you can do is to keep your operating system updated. If you have an iPhone, for instance, be sure that you are running the latest version of iOS. iOS is the universal operating system on which all Apple products run.

Other Ways Your Smartphone Can Last Longer

The other ways that you can ensure longer ownership of your smartphone are to keep it in a heavy-duty protective case and to keep a screen protector on it. If you’re clumsy, or you know that there are often children around who like to handle your phone, then these precautions are a must.

You should also always back up the phone’s data. There are different ways of doing that, which will vary depending on which smartphone you have. For iPhones, you can do backups either through iCloud or iTunes.

Of course, even if you’ve taken great care of your smartphone and it seems like it’s going to last you longer than 2-3 years, you might get excited about some new features of a more recent model, and you’ll want to jump at the chance to get it. These are the sort of people who you see lining up in front of an Apple Store to get the latest generation of the iPhone the same day it comes out.

If you’re one of them, then there’s nothing wrong with that. Getting yourself a new smartphone can be a nice treat for yourself if you can afford it. If you’ve had your phone for 2-3 years and it’s still working fine, though, then you may want to consider whether it’s worth it to get a new one. That is especially true if you are trying to live frugally, and you don’t have a ton of disposable income.

Lifestyle will certainly play a part in how soon you get a new smartphone. If you have bills piling up or student loans to pay, for instance, then it’s not likely you’ll want to snap up the latest smartphone the moment it becomes available.

In any case, treat your smartphone nicely, and it should last longer. If you do not have the money to spare, and you’ve been mindful about taking care of your smartphone, then it is easily possible for you to own and enjoy it much longer than that somewhat pessimistic 2 or 3-year projection.