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You should make a habit of restarting your phone.
There are several ways to restart an Android device.
These methods can help with wear and tear on physical buttons.
I regularly restart my Pixel 9 Pro, and there's a good reason for that. Actually, there are several reasons why I regularly restart my phone (weekly -- at least). Here's a short list for you to ponder:
Improves performance by clearing temporary caches.
Enhances security by disrupting possible cyberattacks and clearing possible malware stored in memory.
Resolves issues such as if your phone has slowed down, is getting hot, apps are crashing, and you're having connectivity issues, a restart often will fix those issues.
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