Learn how to take care of your cell phone in high temperatures. See what to do.
The extreme heat wave expected in Brazil this weekend could cause cell phones and other electronic devices to overheat. Experts say this could harm battery life and device functionality, causing slowdowns and even total loss of the device.
In general, the risk is low, but the risk of overheating can increase if your phone is exposed to direct sunlight, such as by leaving it near a car windshield or leaving it unattended for long periods of time in very hot places, such as at the beach. To learn what precautions to take, read on to see what experts recommend.
Cell phone care
Avoid rubber cases, although they protect against drops and scratches, they can concentrate more heat in the phone. Also, do not expose the device to direct sunlight. Also, it is best not to use your phone while it is charging, as this is a time when the phone gets hotter.
By the way, if your device gets hot, close some apps, this can help with cooling. If high temperatures persist, turn off your device for a few minutes. Another tip is to avoid using counterfeit chargers. Not only will your device get hotter, but it will also reduce battery life.
Why can extreme heat affect my phone?
According to experts, cell phones usually work normally when temperatures are below 40°C. In addition, your device can be affected in two ways: system performance and battery performance.
System: Turn on your phone. Obviously, the system heats up the device's components when it is running. The more applications you use, the higher the temperature will be.
Batteries: They consist of several types of metals that react chemically with excessive temperature increases. In this case, the loss of charge is accelerated and the useful life is compromised. This means that, over time, the cell phone will be able to sustain energy for shorter periods.
Increase the lifespan of your device
Since we're talking about lifespan, there are other precautions, not related to temperature, that can make your cell phone last longer. Check them out below.
Make sure your device is up to date
The operating system is constantly updated with the aim of improving the user experience, removing all bugs, improving the performance of devices and providing more security.
There are several local settings that can help users update their devices to keep up with these changes. So, always check for updates in your device’s settings. Enabling the auto-update feature allows the software to update in the background during downtime. You can also download and install updates using a computer running an operating system such as iOS.
Don't clutter your storage space
When you use your smartphone for a long time, files are usually stored in the device's internal memory. However, if your phone run out of space, this may cause crashes, slowdowns and in extreme cases, your phone may not even boot into the operating system.
High-end cell phones have large internal storage between 32 GB and 128 GB, but for smartphones with iOS systems available to users, for example, data is often lost due to insufficient internal storage. Even though we use the iPhone as an example, this can happen on any other device, as phones use a certain amount of internal memory to activate features.
Check out some tips to avoid this situation:
- Backup your data to the cloud.
- Don't leave heavy files on your phone.
- Free up space on your device by deleting unused apps.
