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Your Phone is Gross: Here’s How to Clean It | All Things Mobile

Iyaz explains how to safely de-grime and disinfect your phone and earbuds. But the cleaning doesn’t stop there. Now it’s time to get rid of some apps. We show you built-in tools on Android and iOS that help you make the tough choices. Read more about it on CNET.com Your Phone Is a Bacteria Magnet.…

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Iyaz explains how to safely de-grime and disinfect your phone and earbuds. But the cleaning doesn’t stop there. Now it’s time to get rid of some apps. We show you built-in tools on Android and iOS that help you make the tough choices.

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Your Phone Is a Bacteria Magnet. Here’s How to Sanitize It Safely

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0:00 Intro: Your phone is gross
0:26 What NOT to use when cleaning
0:40 Safe wipes for your phone
0:58 How to properly wipe your phone
1:13 How to clean a foldable phone
1:29 Using UV-C lights
1:53 Cleaning ports and grills
2:21 Spring cleaning your apps
2:40 How to delete unused apps on Android
3:33 How to delete unused apps on iPhone
3:53 Cleaning earbuds and cases
4:40 Outro

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29 Comments

  1. @ChocoIateFish

    April 6, 2026 at 8:14 am

    I just toss mine in the washing machine

    • @Jack-u4k2z

      April 6, 2026 at 8:33 am

      I prefer the dishwasher for that

    • @pyroll4119

      April 6, 2026 at 9:09 am

      I prefer the shower

    • @huhguun

      April 6, 2026 at 1:13 pm

      a bot stole your comment and got more likes

    • @TyTyMcGinty

      April 6, 2026 at 1:42 pm

      Dropped a like on this one and a dislike on the other.

    • @pyroll4119

      April 6, 2026 at 1:58 pm

      @huhguuni am not a bot

  2. @landshass2849

    April 6, 2026 at 8:36 am

    I have 3 different color cases for my phone, I alternate cases and wash the ones when not in use to give them enough time to dry.

  3. @KingTechWins

    April 6, 2026 at 8:54 am

    Nice. Great cleaning video

  4. @alxv-su

    April 6, 2026 at 8:58 am

    I use isopropyl alcohol and a paper towel. It works great!

  5. @ShaGojo

    April 6, 2026 at 9:02 am

    You don’t need harsh chemicals. If it’s waterproof, just wash with paper towel with water and hand soap

  6. @Madeline-ZF

    April 6, 2026 at 9:14 am

    I just toss mine in the washing machine ….

    • @ChocoIateFish

      April 6, 2026 at 9:30 am

      My stolen comment by a bot gets more likes💀

    • @NEOMERCER

      April 6, 2026 at 9:31 am

      This bot just joined YouTube 41 minutes ago and wrote the same comment twice lol

    • @NEOMERCER

      April 6, 2026 at 9:31 am

      ​@ChocoIateFishI was thinking the same lol

    • @Perry-hj8bf

      April 6, 2026 at 12:47 pm

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @brianb619

      April 6, 2026 at 1:21 pm

      Stolen valor 😅

    • @Perry-hj8bf

      April 6, 2026 at 8:28 pm

      @brianb619el gatoo

  7. @NEOMERCER

    April 6, 2026 at 9:30 am

    This is why I have a terrible habit of ordering a lot of screen protectors lol. I clean with 70% wipes and then the oleophobic coating ends up coming off & I have to put a new protector on 😅. I don’t even wanna know how much in total I’ve spent on screen protectors for just this one phone.

  8. @superboy305

    April 6, 2026 at 9:30 am

    Use the phone soap uv light thing and wipes time to time.

  9. @videobiker9131

    April 6, 2026 at 9:56 am

    Great job, thanks!😅

    • @iyazakhtar

      April 6, 2026 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks for watching!

  10. @BRIGGS2710

    April 6, 2026 at 10:54 am

    Ew

  11. @Ai-Galaxy-GS

    April 6, 2026 at 11:45 am

    You do know Alcohol and clorox wipes can remove the oleophobic coating easily, right?

  12. @mgratk

    April 6, 2026 at 12:39 pm

    No, my phone isn’t disgusting.

  13. @conorfurlong

    April 6, 2026 at 4:34 pm

    Why does Apple Music take up so much space?

    I have no music downloaded yet it’s taking up 8.9 GB of space on my phone.

    • @iyazakhtar

      April 6, 2026 at 5:59 pm

      Try this out: Go to Settings > Apps > Music. Check if the Automatic Downloads setting is active or not. If it’s active, your app would automatically download songs, which could explain things.

    • @conorfurlong

      April 6, 2026 at 7:20 pm

      @iyazakhtar Thanks, it’s not active…

  14. @on_the_moon

    April 6, 2026 at 11:08 pm

    I was once poor enough to not have the money to buy new headphones, so I used old wired AirPods. Over time, one earbud started playing very quietly, almost inaudibly, but I didn’t cut it off because quiet is better than nothing. One day, I forgot to take them out of my jeans pocket and threw them in the washing machine. When I discovered I’d washed the headphones, I was already preparing myself for the fact that I’d broken them completely and was bracing myself for unexpected expenses. Imagine my surprise when, after turning them on, I discovered that they sang much better than before, and the “broken” earbud was also fixed! (I don’t recommend repeating this, but it’s a funny story.)

  15. @CNET

    April 7, 2026 at 4:58 am

    Read more about it on CNET.com
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A Foldable iPhone? Siri AI in a HomePod? What to Expect at the iPhone Event | All Things Mobile

Apple’s September iPhone Event will be led by a new CEO, loaded with hardware, and full of surprises. We could finally get a foldable iPhone, new smart speakers, powerful smartwatches and more. Here’s what to expect and what we really want to see once Apple pulls back the curtain on September 9th. Read more about…

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Apple’s September iPhone Event will be led by a new CEO, loaded with hardware, and full of surprises. We could finally get a foldable iPhone, new smart speakers, powerful smartwatches and more. Here’s what to expect and what we really want to see once Apple pulls back the curtain on September 9th.

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A Folding iPhone at Last? What to Expect From Apple’s Surprise and Shine Fall Event

0:00 Introduction & Apple Event Rumors
0:34 What to Expect: iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max
1:22 What to Expect: Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4
2:01 What to Expect: CEO Transition to John Ternus
2:41 Wishlist: Foldable iPhone Ultra
4:00 Wishlist: Smart Home & HomePod Displays
4:57 Wishlist: Siri AI Fitness Coach
6:09 Outro & World Record Result

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The Day Tim Cook Replaced Steve Jobs: The iPhone 4S Launch | CNET Archives

Watch the moment Tim Cook takes the stage for his first product launch as Apple CEO in 2011. Stepping into Steve Jobs’ shoes, Cook welcomes the crowd to Apple’s Town Hall auditorium, reflects on his 14-year journey and teases the future of tech. Read more about it on CNET.com Tim Cook’s Legacy: Turning Apple’s Tech…

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Watch the moment Tim Cook takes the stage for his first product launch as Apple CEO in 2011. Stepping into Steve Jobs’ shoes, Cook welcomes the crowd to Apple’s Town Hall auditorium, reflects on his 14-year journey and teases the future of tech.

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Tim Cook’s Legacy: Turning Apple’s Tech Chic Gadgets Into Status Symbols

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0:58 The History of Apple’s Town Hall
1:43 Unveiling Apple’s Integrated Vision
2:12 Introducing the iPhone 4S
2:54 Summary of Announcements (iOS 5, iCloud, & Siri)
3:36 Closing Remarks & Thanks

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NASA Launches The Roman Space Telescope: Earth’s New Orbiting Observatory

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from the historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Orbiting Observatory was named after NASA’s first chief astronomer, Nancy Grace Roman and can produce images from deep space 100 times larger than NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Read more about…

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NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from the historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Orbiting Observatory was named after NASA’s first chief astronomer, Nancy Grace Roman and can produce images from deep space 100 times larger than NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.

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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Is About to Start Its Cosmic Survey

0:00 Liftoff & Ascent
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2:07 Boostback Burn
2:40 Main Core Separation & Second Stage Ignition
2:57 Fairing Separation
3:34 Side Booster Entry Burn
4:09 Side Booster Landing Burn & Touchdown
4:47 Second Stage Cutoff (SECO-1)
5:14 Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Deployment
5:43 Post-Deployment Wrap-Up

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