How to Reboot Your Cell Phone for Better Reception

With poor reception being cited as the Number One reason that consumers switch cell-phone service providers, it's no wonder that users have tried numerous ways to boost that reception. Providers have developed entire ad campaigns based on the idea of increasing cell-phone reception. If you experience occasional loss of reception, however, there is no need to panic. A simple reboot of your phone may be all the solution you need.

Instructions

1. Close out any applications or games that you have open on your cell phone and return to the main screen.

2. Turn off your cell phone. The method of doing this varies based on the phone. Most can be turned off by holding a button on the top for a few seconds; some require you to confirm the power shut-off by touching the screen or another button on the keyboard.

3. Let your cell phone stay off for about 30 seconds. This will ensure that the cell phone does, in fact, turn off completely, and that the signal refreshes itself.

4. Turn your cell phone back on. Depending on your cell phone, the button to do this will vary, but it is usually located at the top right-hand side of the phone.

5. Wait 30 seconds for the cell phone to start up and refresh its signal before making any calls.

Tips & Warnings

• Turn your cell phone off at least once a day to make sure that its computer has a chance to reboot itself and refresh the signal.

Resources

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