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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 potential cyberattacks and removing malware from memory.
If your phone has slowed down, is getting hot, apps are crashing, or you're having connectivity issues, a restart often fixes those issues.
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