More outdoor activities are possible when the weather warms. And, more than likely, your phone will be at your side during the festivities, taking photographs or providing a soundtrack with your favorite Spotify song. While we usually take steps to protect ourselves from UV and heat damage while we’re out in the sun (hello, SPF 50), are you doing the same for your phone? If not, make a note of it on your to-do list. Asurion experts explain why, as well as how to prevent your phone from overheating and rapidly cool it down if it does.
What causes your phone to overheat?
The internal temperature of your phone is determined by the temperature of its surroundings. When your phone becomes too hot, it might suffer from issues such as battery depletion, forced shutdown, and even a total meltdown (yes, your phone’s Central Processing Unit can melt at high temperatures). If your phone was forced to shut down due to overheating, there’s a risk it won’t restart.
There are numerous causes for your phone to overheat that aren’t connected to the ambient temperature, and some of them centre around your battery. Do you have a lot of applications running in the background on your computer? Many programmes consume a lot of power, which may quickly deplete it.
Another factor to consider is how often you use your phone. If you’re always using your phone, your battery is working extra, raising the temperature of your phone. Do you like to keep your phone plugged in even after it’s charged to 100%? That might be the issue as well. Overcharging your smartphone might cause it to overheat.
Here are five ways to keep your phone from overheating.
1. DO NOT USE YOUR PHONE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Keeping your phone out of the sun is the best method to avoid overheating. Your phone absorbs light and heat from the sun and stores it, becoming hotter the longer it is exposed to it.
2. ON YOUR PHONE, TURN OFF UNUSED APPS.
Running in the background, open, unused applications make your phone work harder, which causes it to heat up. On an iPhone, for example, all you have to do is press and hold the home button twice before swiping the applications away. Plus, your phone’s battery life will be extended.
3. DO NOT INCREASE THE BRIGHTNESS OF YOUR SCREEN.
Turning your brightness up, like running background programs, can make your battery work harder and generate more heat. Instead, seek for a gadget that has an anti-glare cover. This low-cost solution might assist you in viewing your screen in direct sunlight.
4. SELECT AIRPLANE MODE ON YOUR PHONE.
Airplane mode allows you to perform basic operations on your phone while turning off non-essential features that might drain your battery.
5. REMOVE YOUR CASE.
Your case isn’t helpful if your phone is overheating. Taking off the case allows the phone’s heat vents to function properly without being obstructed, letting it cool down faster.
How do you cool down a heated phone?
Here are 5 ways to cool down your phone if it’s already heated, so you can get back to enjoying the technology you love.
1. KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH YOUR APPLICATIONS.
Many app upgrades include bug fixes that might increase the efficiency of your phone, which means they’ll consume less energy.
2. KEEP YOUR PHONE APART FROM THE REST OF YOUR TECH.
Stacking your phone, tablet, and computer in a bag while jogging makes them more prone to overheating. Retain them apart to help them keep their calm.
3. REMOVE UNUSED APPS.
If your phone continues to overheat, you should think about how much useless stuff, such as ringtones, games, backdrops, or programs that you never use, is taking up space on your phone.
4. BLOW ON YOUR PHONE OR FAN IT.
It may seem ridiculous, but blowing or fanning your phone can help. A wind can assist cool down your gadget when it’s becoming a little too hot, much like fanning keeps a person cool.
5. AVOID SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES.
You might be tempted to put your overheated gadget in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes, but we don’t suggest it. Extreme temperatures put a strain on your phone’s components and put it in danger of gathering moisture, which is a certain way to break it.
Keep your phone safe.
Asurion has helped 300 million consumers secure, connect, and enjoy the technology they love for over 25 years. Smartphones are no different. Make sure your gadget is secure since your life is on it. Now is the time to learn more about Asurion’s phone insurance options.
