Phone Drama: When Technology Surprises You!

If you have never been disappointed by your devices - phones and PC or other gadgets at a time when you needed them most, count yourself lucky. In fact, you should come and do giveaway, lol. These devices sure know how to put someone in a fix, damn! Their drama is too much 😳.

The previous Saturday, I encountered a frustrating technical issue with my phone which left me wondering why my phone will decide to show me shege after all the pampering, love and care that I give it, lol.

But let's face facts, what this phone did wasn't so cool. Damn, it disappointed me big time!

And I ask you phone, why?.

Have I not been handling you well since I bought you some three years ago? Yes, this past November made it three years, so what? I always ensure that your battery is charged, and even had to buy a power bank so you don't run down. Your system and every other app are always updated. Even when the "temperature is too hot" notif pops up, I usually allow you some time to cool off, despite it might cause delay in whatever I was doing.

Okay, haven't I been diligent in ensuring that your memory is optimized and free of junks and the likes? You know that I have, so don't even argue that. 😂
Wait, maybe you don't like the photo on the screen. I can always change it if that's what you want. But you can't deny that it's so cool, lol.

You were charging and showed 80% charged when I unplugged you from power, put you in my bag and then headed out to go attend a meet-up with some friends. Along the way I brought you out to make a call but noticed that you were off. I tried powering you on to no avail. I pressed and pressed the power on button, used biometric, and even tapped the screen. The only thing I got was your blank screen staring right at me. Yucks!

I put you back in my bag and after a while tried again. Then you booted briefly by activating the XOS launcher before shutting off again. It was at this point that I knew that the "dancing style has changed" and I lack the moves. 😅

I was scared that you were dead for good. I couldn't understand why you would go off like that when the battery wasn't low. Could it be that you have finally packed up? So many thoughts and what ifs raced through my mind, which added to the fear.

I got to the meet-up venue, plugged it to a friend's power bank, same story - blank screen. In fact charging indicators didn't show on the screen. It was at this point that I became more worried. I was finally "phoneless!"

Losing access to my phone meant missing out on shopping with HBD at the shoppers connect I attended, including capturing memories, the beautiful scenery of Tiger Bar, l artworks and paintings. That was so hurting!

Immediately after the meet up, I took you to the phone technician. He tried his own tactics to power you on, nothing. He checked the battery and said "the battery is weak, in fact, almost expired because the manufacturing date is over three years now. So it needs to be replaced and would cost ₦9,000". What?!

I wasn't prepared for such expenses so I told him that I would return the new week for that. He handed you back to me and straight you went inside my bag.

I headed to another event. There, I had a nudging to plug you to power again. Fortunately I brought the charger along and without thinking twice, I reached for the socket but on plugging you, the charging indicators showed up. In fact you had come back to life. The screen displayed "input password". I punched in the numbers and voila, you unlocked. Holy Mossy! That was a miracle! 💃

I was ecstatic and grateful that you didn't actually pack up, and that I wouldn't be without a phone pending the battery change. I hope you won't pull such stunts again, lol. Whatever it was that made you shut down for over five hours should please stay away. Else, it will have me to contend with, lol.

Finally, I'm very aware that as a technological device, your system can "knock" (malfunction), sometimes, but please try and be a good girl. I still cherish you! 🥰

Have you had a similar experience with your device before? Hoping to read your replies. Thank you.