7 Naughty Phone Habits to Quit Before Christmas
The 7 everyday habits silently destroying your phone — and how to redeem yourself this Christmas.
Your Phone Remembers Everything… Even Your Bad Habits
As the year wraps up and Christmas jingles take over the world, it’s time for some honest reflection. And not just about your goals, your shopping list, or how many snacks you’ve eaten this week — we’re talking about how you’ve treated your smartphone.
Because your phone has been through a lot this year. It’s seen things. It’s survived things. It’s probably traumatised.
So before you waltz into the festive season acting all innocent, let’s talk about the 7 naughty phone habits that might just land you on Santa’s (or Cinch’s) Naughty List.
😈 1. Living Permanently at 5% Battery
Some people charge responsibly. You? You wait until your phone gasps for air at 5%, then sprint for a cable like it’s an Olympic event.
You know the psychological thrill of “1% mode.” You have navigated entire malls with a dying battery. You trust your phone more than it trusts you.
Why it’s naughty: Constantly running your battery low stresses it out and reduces long-term battery health — meaning your phone ages much faster. Why it matters: If your battery could speak, it would ask for a break. And therapy.
😈 2. Your Storage Is Crying (You Just Ignore It)
You know that “Storage Almost Full” pop-up that’s been haunting you since last year? Yeah… you’ve never addressed it.
Your phone is overflowing with:
Screenshots you don’t remember taking
Photos of food you never posted
Duplicate shots of your pet
Old WhatsApp backups
TikToks, memes, and blurry concert videos
Why it’s naughty: Low storage slows your phone dramatically, causes app crashes, and prevents software updates.
Why it matters: Your phone can’t function at full potential when it’s dragging 50GB of emotional baggage.
😈 3. Using Your Phone in… Questionable Places
Let’s be honest — you’ve used your phone everywhere. And we mean everywhere.
On the toilet. While cooking. At the gym. Near sinks, bathtubs, beach sand, hawker centre tables, and other high-risk zones.
Why it’s naughty: Moisture, heat, grime, and accidental drops all increase the chance of long-term damage.
Why it matters: Your phone has survived some risky environments. Maybe too risky.
😈 4. Ignoring Updates Like They’re Bills
Every time a software update appears, you hit: “Remind me later.” And you mean “never.”
Your phone is begging to fix bugs, patch security issues, and improve performance — and you’re like: not today.
Why it’s naughty: Skipping updates slows your phone down and leaves it vulnerable.
Why it matters: Those updates aren’t just new emojis. They’re survival tools.
😈 5. Charging Your Phone in Highly Dangerous Situations
Your charging setups could be featured in a safety documentary.
You’ve balanced your phone:
On the edge of your bed
Hanging mid-air from a short cable
In the kitchen while cooking
Under your pillow (please stop)
On a sink while brushing your teeth
Why it’s naughty: Heat buildup, drops, water exposure — charging accidents are common and very avoidable. Why it matters: Your phone is brave, but it’s not indestructible.
😈 6. Using It While Charging, Frequently
Your phone is plugged in — but that doesn’t stop you from watching videos, scrolling TikTok, doomscrolling news, or playing games.
Your battery is trying to charge. You are actively sabotaging it.
Why it’s naughty: Using your device while charging overheats it and wears the battery down faster.
Why it matters: It shortens your phone’s lifespan — especially when done frequently.
😈 7. You Keep 67 Apps Running in the Background… Always
You don’t “close apps.” You simply open new ones.
At any given moment, your phone is juggling:
Grab
Google Maps
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Spotify
Shopee
Gmail
Your banking app
And three tabs you forgot existed
Your device has been running a full marathon every day while you casually scroll like nothing is happening.
Why it’s naughty: All those background apps drain battery, eat RAM, and slow your phone down. Your device is trying to function while carrying the weight of your entire digital life.
Why it matters: Your phone shouldn’t be training for a triathlon just because you refuse to swipe up. Give it a break — it deserves one.
Naughty or Nice? Let’s Make It Official.
Now that you’ve surveyed your sins and confessions… it’s time to stop guessing. 👉 Take the Cinch Naughty or Nice Quiz and unlock up to S$70 OFF your next subscription.
It doesn’t matter how many naughty habits you checked off — it’s Christmas, and everyone gets a reward.
How Cinch Helps You Start Fresh
If your phone has suffered through a year of questionable treatment, upgrades, battery stress, cracked screens, or app overloads… it might be time to gift yourself (and your phone) a fresh start.
Cinch makes upgrading easy, flexible, and commitment-free — perfect for people who want great phones without the stress of buying.
With Cinch, you get:
Zero upfront cost
Flexible device subscriptions
Easy swaps and upgrades anytime
90% accidental damage protection
No long-term commitment
It’s the simplest way to treat yourself (and your phone) to something nicer this Christmas.
