Do you ask yourself these questions?:

– My phone says insufficient or low storage. Why is that?

– Ugh… why is my phone storage full?

– How do I free up space on my iPhone or android?

– How do I clear internal space?cre

– What are ways to get more space on your phone without deleting anything?

– Why is my phone battery draining and dying so quickly?

– How to find what is draining my phone battery.

– What is the best portable battery charger?

– Where can I buy a portable wireless phone charger?

– Is my phone safe and secure?

My guess is your phone has notified you of insufficient storage, and also a low battery, at a time you needed to use it.

Luckily, there are several travel hacks to get your smartphone vacation ready. While I don‘t know the exact answer to each of those questions above, I’ll tell you three “musts” to accomplish before heading on the big vacation!

Solution Number One: Tackle Your Phone’s “Low

Storage” Notification Before Your Upcoming Trip

It does not take much time. Go through your photo duplicates, any bursts you took, delete any videos you will not need to refer to, and store some of your current material in iCloud.

If you do not want to store some of your photos and videos into iCloud, move them to your computer, which will free up space in your phone. 

When you are in a situation where you have to take a picture, you will be able to.

For instance, I had storage issues throughout a recent trip to Canada.

A lot of them were weather related and I should have kept my phone in my bag until I was ready for a video or picture. 

I save so many photos and videos to the phone because I love to look back at them often.

I dislike deleting them but have been getting smarter about eliminating duplicates as soon as I notice them.

 If you are in a venue, or outdoors in a restricted area and you want to “sneak” a picture while the security guard is about to chase you away, you only have one shot to do so.

The last thing you want to happen is to see a system error message appear on your phone saying, “your storage is full.” That would mean you would have to clear some. 

That is bad news for the traveler looking to capture spontaneous and memorable moments.

The best picture of your trip could be an unexpected sight where you have a window of a few seconds to grab footage of it!

Speaking of pictures, you always want to capture special moments when you can on vacation.

Try to make sure, when possible, the sun or the lighting is not behind you and is facing you instead.

Your pictures will be so much better and the sun‘s presence won’t wash out the colors.

Solution Number Two: Solve the “My Phone

Battery is Draining and Dying so Fast,” Issue by

Buying a Portable Phone Charger

You need to safeguard your phone’s battery throughout your trip. With substantial battery, you can experience more through vacations. You can buy a portable phone charger on Amazon.com, Best Buy, Target or any other electronics store anywhere from $10 to $50.

It may be worth the investment to never worry about your phone running out of battery while you are on the run.

If you try to take pictures with your iPhone in frigid conditions, your battery will die.

Also, in scorching hot weather, you may receive a warning on the screen that your phone is getting too hot.

Keep your phone out of the extreme temperatures unless you are ready to take a picture. You do not want to get this notification right at the time you are looking to take a spontaneous shot.

You want to have sufficient battery to make calls to a place you are planning to visit that day, take pictures and videos, perhaps jot down notes or ideas for your activities. Once you get your phone ready, you can begin following the best travel packing hacks and tips.

Solution Number Three: Protect Your Phones Security

When traveling with your smartphone, you need to protect your phones security. Smartphones are very valuable, and can therefore be popular targets for pickpockets. Before you take your next trip, you should make sure your smartphone and its data are secure. Ensure that you have a lock screen on your phone. That way, if your phone is lost or stolen, they do not have access to your valuable data. Avoid carrying your phone in an all-in-one phone and wallet case. While incredibly convenient, if your phone is lost or stolen while in this type of case, you could simultaneously lose your money, credit cards, and identification. In order to pack and prepare your smartphone for travel, be sure to protect your smartphone security. This smart security tip will keep your phone safe in New York City, Los Angeles, or Miami’s Little Havana.

Solution Number Four: Photograph Your Credit Cards & Important Documents

Of course, be sure to photograph your credit cards and important documents. You never know when your identification, passports, or payment cards can get lost. This way, you will have recent copies of everything in case they get lost or stolen. For credit cards, this also allows you to cancel them immediately with your bank. At the same time, you can always retrieve your account if you think you may be able to find your card. Certainly, this will be especially helpful if you are visiting major cities or off the beaten path beach towns.

Be Prepared!

If you take care of these three unfortunate scenarios and prevent them from happening during your trip, you won’t have the unnecessary disappointment of phone limitations! Take these steps to ensure your smartphone is travel ready and you have the luxurious experience you deserve.

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