How to cool a hot phone
Warmer temperatures mean more outdoor activities. And chances are your phone will be with you during all these activities, whether it’s taking photos or accompanying you with your favorite Spotify playlist. While we always take precautions against sun and heat damage (hello SPF 50), do you take the same steps to protect your phone? If not, you should add it to your checklist.
Why does your phone get hot?
There internal temperature of your phone is based on the temperature of its environment. If your phone gets too hot, it can experience issues like battery drain, forced shutdown, and even a complete meltdown (no joke, your phone’s central processing unit is capable of melting if it reaches high extreme temperatures). It’s also possible that your phone won’t restart if it was forced to shut down due to overheating.
There are many reasons why your phone may overheat without having to do with high temperatures outside, and several of them have to do with your battery. Do you have a bunch of apps running in the background? Many apps consume a lot of battery, which can drain it quickly. And, as a result, end up heating up your phone.
Another problem may be how often you use your phone. If you’re constantly on your phone, your phone’s battery is working overtime, which increases the temperature of your phone. Do you like to leave your phone on the charger even after it reaches 100%? This could also be the cause of the problem. Overcharging can cause your device to overheat.
5 Tips to Stop Your Phone From Overheating
AVOID EXPOSING YOUR PHONE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
The easiest way to avoid overheating is to keep your phone out of direct sunlight. Your phone captures light and heat from the sun and retains it, getting hotter the longer it stays in the sun and heat.
TURN OFF UNUSED APPS ON YOUR PHONE.
Open and unused apps running in the background make your phone work harder, causing it to heat up. The solution is very simple: on an iPhone, for example, just press the home button twice and the apps disappear. Bonus: This will also increase your phone’s battery life.
AVOID INCREASING THE BRIGHTNESS OF YOUR SCREEN.
Just like running apps in the background, increasing the screen brightness makes the battery work harder and produce more heat. Instead, look for anti-glare protection for your device. This inexpensive solution can help you see your screen in the sun.
PUT YOUR PHONE IN AIRPLANE MODE.
Airplane mode lets you continue to use your phone’s basic functions, but turns off other non-essential functions that can drain your battery.
REMOVE YOUR CASE.
If your phone overheats, your case doesn’t help you. If you remove the case, the phone’s ventilation holes will be able to do their job without being blocked, allowing your phone to cool down more quickly.