Shield Your Smartphone from Scorching Heat
Smartphone Remaining functional at a temperature of 30 degrees
Sizzling weather calls for extra precautions to safeguard your smartphone and its delicate parts from long-term damage. Steffen Herget, an IT expert from the magazine "c't", cautions against placing your device directly in the sun's glare and never leaving it inside a hot car. Remember, this isn't just for theft deterrence but also to prevent it from being baked in a rapidly heating vehicle.
Don't Rely Solely on Autopilot
Modern smartphones tend to shut down or warn when they're sweltering. However, Herget advises not to depend solely on these protective measures, as temperatures exceeding 30 or 35 degrees can pose a threat. Overheating is more likely to damage the display and battery, and the damage is often irreversible.
Screen and Battery Are Heat-Sensitive
Manifestations of overheated components may include parts of the display malfunctioning or displaying incorrect colors, and a severely heated battery will permanently lose capacity[1].
Five tips to keep your smartphone cool and maintain its health in sizzling temperatures:
- Shield your phone from direct sunlight, preferably by stowing it in a bag, under an umbrella, or a towel.
- Remove the device from its case if it feels unusually warm, allowing better heat dissipation.
- Refrain from placing a hot phone in the refrigerator or under cold water, even if it's waterproof. The abrupt temperature change could lead to condensation, potentially damaging the device[2].
- If your phone has become excessively hot, turn it off, let it cool naturally in the shade before re-starting.
- Allow an overheated, shut-off phone some rest before attempting to re-activate it.
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- When exposed to direct sunlight, it's advisable to store your smartphone safely in a bag, underneath an umbrella, or covered with a towel to protect it from overheating.
- It's vital to remember that modern smartphones, with heat-sensitive components like the screen and battery, can be significantly damaged by temperatures exceeding 30 or 35 degrees, making it crucial not to rely solely on their built-in protective measures.
