Not everyone is comfortable with taking their good smartphone with them on their trip, but it can make everything so much easier. You can keep in touch with everyone at home and with the different – and useful – apps, you have all you need on one device. Some simple tips on how to travel with a smartphone before and while you’re on the road.
Check if your smartphone works overseas
How do you check if your phone works overseas? Simple, just check if it’s compatible with the cellular technology and frequencies of the country you’re heading for. You can do this by checking the following bands in the specifications of your device: 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. Most phones support all of these, so you won’t have any trouble during your trip.
Unlock your phone so you can use a local SIM card
It could be wise to buy a local prepaid SIM card to use while you’re traveling. This is an inexpensive way to stay in touch with friends and family. And when you’re out of credit, you can easily top it up with a scratch card or online via Recharge. With a prepaid card you’re always in control over your mobile expenses.
Don’t lose your personal information
Put a lock on your screen so no one can access your personal information. This is important when your phone gets stolen or you lose it.
Turn off Auto Sync (if necessary)
If you don’t have an unlimited data plan, it would be best to turn off Auto Sync. Auto Sync enables your phone to regularly check for new updates or information. When you keep this on, it could cost you a lot of data.
Charge your phone in Airplane Mode
Your phone battery is almost dead but you’ve got little time to charge it? Put it on Airplane Mode while charging, so your battery is full in no time. While on this subject, make sure to bring a good charger. Not all of them are the same, some are better than others, so make sure to bring the best – and fastest – one. Plus it can always come in handy to bring an external power bank.