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Stay Cool With Your Smartphone: Protecting It From Overheating
Summer heat can wreak havoc on your smartphone, causing permanent damage to its components. Here's how to keep it safe from the sun and other heat hazards.
Avoid Basking in the Sun
Steffen Herget from the IT mag "c't" advises against exposing your phone to direct sunlight. Leaving it in a vehicle, even with the windows down, is an absolute no-no. The phone isn't just at risk of overheating, but it may also become a target for thieves.
Prevent Catastrophic Overheating
Modern smartphones come with protective features that warn or shut down when they get too hot. However, these self-preservation measures shouldn't be your sole reliance. Keep a close eye on the temperature. Over 30 or 35 degrees Celsius can be critical for your phone's health.
Excessive heat can ruin the display and the battery. Symptoms like parts of the screen not functioning or displaying incorrect colors may be indicative of heat damage. A severely overheated battery will lose capacity permanently.
Smart Tips to Keep Your Smartphone Cool
- Keep your phone in the shade. Use a bag, umbrella, or towel to protect it from the sun.
- If your phone is hot, remove it from its case to let it cool down faster.
- Avoid placing your hot phone in the refrigerator or dousing it with cold water, even if it's waterproof. Rapid temperature changes can cause condensation and harm the device.
- When your phone is too hot, turn it off, let it cool naturally in the shade, then turn it back on when it has returned to a normal temperature.
- If your phone has shut down due to overheating, wait a while before attempting a restart.
For comprehensive protection, remember these tips and take these precautions:
Avoid Direct Heat Sources- Keep your phone out of the sun, away from windows with strong sunlight, and out of enclosed spaces like hot cars or conservatories.- Use loose pockets or bags to prevent heat build-up near your body.
Adjust Phone Settings- Turn off unnecessary features like GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and mobile data when not in use.- Lower screen brightness and close background apps.- Switch to airplane mode when possible.
Smart Charging- Charge your phone away from direct sunlight.- Remove the case if your phone gets warm while charging to improve heat dissipation.
Use Heat-Managing Accessories- Opt for phone cases designed for heat management to promote heat dissipation during heavy use.- Use phone coolers with fans or heat-absorbing materials for extended usage or gaming sessions.
By incorporating these measures, your smartphone will be well-armored against extreme temperatures. Keep your device cool and secure, and it will serve you for years to come.
- To protect your smartphone from direct sunlight and overheating, consider using a bag, umbrella, or towel to create a shield from the sun's rays.
- Adjust your phone settings to turn off unnecessary features like GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and mobile data when not in use. Lowering screen brightness and closing background apps can also help maintain a cooler phone temperature.
