Tips for Taking Your Phone to A Festival

Portable Phone Charger

No one wants to run out of battery halfway through the day – especially if the best acts are yet to come. Taking a portable charger will give you at least another full charge (some give you even more), meaning it’s possible to record the acts across the whole weekend.

Upgrade To 5G

5G is meant to be able to handle more devices at once (compared to 4G), making it ideal for the likes of festivals and concerts. This means that if the network you are on has 5G coverage in the festival, then you should find it easier to post on your socials and stay connected with friends.

Get A Sturdy Case for Your Phone

We all know that festivals can get very messy. Make sure you have got a case that will keep it protected from the mud, bustling crowds and weather that come together with a British festival.

Take Extra Precautions in Case You Lose It

In busy places where we’re all up on our feet and dancing around, losing your phone can be a common problem. If you do find yourself in this position, here’s a few things you’ll be wishing you did beforehand.

– Change your lock screen to your emergency contact’s details – have the name and number of your emergency contact on your lock screen, so that if your phone is found, hopefully it can be returned to you safely.

– Set up your phone correctly – it may seem obvious but make sure you’ve set up a lock screen on your phone. This way only you can gain access to all your personal info.

– Record Your IMEI Number – this distinguishes your phone from all the others that look just like it. It may seem silly, but it’s worth noting down.

Insure it – you’d be surprised how many people don’t insure their phone. It’s definitely something worth thinking about. Then, if the worst happens, at least you’ll be covered.

Don’t Want to Take Your High-End Phone To A Festival? Get A Cheap One.

Just got a brand-new iPhone 15 and do not want to risk getting it lost or suffering even a scratch on it, you may consider buying a spare phone. If this is the case and you still need to contact festival fellows or have a phone call in emergency cases, it is worth investing in a Festival Phone. Basic and functional mobile phones are great choices for these occasions. Take a look at our range of SIM Free and Refurbished phones, here.

Bluetooth Speaker

The night has only begun as you head back to the campsite, still buzzing from the experience of a lifetime. There is always ‘that guy’ with the boom box round the fire ore some huge wireless music device, however you can grab something cheap and cheerful that does the same job. 

Download these essential apps

Find the apps that makes finding people possible more than looking for a pair of chinos at Download Festival. And no not Tinder – behave! It helps you not wander too far away from our mates or get lost in the crowd.

Both iOS and Androids have ‘Find My Phone function’ that helps you to detect your mates’ location or helps you to find your lost phone too. Or you can use Glympse app to share location with friends when you are on the move. There is a group mode, so you find all your friends at once! Your location will automatically expire, or you can set a time limit.

Tent finder – if it is not your friends that you have lost, it is the tent. Drop a pin on the location of your tent, so you’ll have no problem finding your way back. St John Ambulance First Aid – even in an emergency cases, this app shows you the step-by-step basics in emergencies.