The extreme summer heat and high moisture are hazardous to the health of electronic devices and gadgets, including cell phones. While most of us like to spend time outdoors soaking in the sun, our cell phones may be unable to deal with the high temperature, putting them at the risk of potential heat damage.

Prolonged exposure to high heat can slow down the device, damage the phone’s internal components, overheat the battery, damage the circuit board, and cause battery leakage and data loss. Putting the phone in direct sunlight can crack or pixelate the screen or cause it to become unresponsive. Always make it a point to avoid keeping cell phones and other electronic devices in direct sunlight.

It is best to protect our smartphones and keep them cool as the temperatures begin to rise in summer.

Avoid leaving the cell phone in the car

It is a common mistake several people make with their cell phones. The temperature inside the car can rise dramatically on a hot summer day and cause significant damage to the phone. Place the phone in the trunk if you need to leave it in the car. Apple advises not to store the cell phone at a temperature higher than 113 degrees Fahrenheit and avoid using it when over 95 degrees.

Do not overuse the phone

Avoid overusing the phone outdoors when the temperatures are soaring. Activities like playing games, making several calls, taking photos, using the map for directions, and watching videos can further contribute to overheating the phone. Turn the phone to airplane mode when not in use, turn down the screen brightness, turn off the phone, and shut down the idle or unused apps.

Remove the case

Cell phones also need to breathe on a sweltering summer day. Although covers protect the phone, they prevent the heat from escaping, causing the battery to overheat. If the phone gets hot, remove the protective cover to allow it to cool down.

Avoid keeping the phone in the pocket

Never keep the phone in your pocket during summers. Body heat can also warm up the smartphone and prevent an already heated phone from cooling down. Consider putting the phone in a bag away from you.

Charge it carefully

We have seen that the phone heats up during charging. Never charge the phone in direct sunlight as it can add more heat to the already warm phone. Similarly, do not charge a hot phone, do not keep a charging phone under the pillow or blanket, and never use a third-party charger to charge the cell phone during summers. Experts advise using a manufacturer-recommended charger to avoid overheating during charging.

Cool the phone down slowly

It is best to allow an overheated phone to cool down gradually instead of moving it to the coldest possible place. Exposing the phone to extreme temperature changes (hot to cold) can cause significant damage. If the cell phone is overheating, turn it off, remove the case and battery, put it out of direct sunlight, and allow it to cool down naturally.

Protect the phone

Overheating is detrimental for a sensitive device like a cell phone. A cell phone repair and service company can offer more valuable tips to protect the cell phone from damage in the summer heat.

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Summer Heat and Cell Phone Damage