Avoid Heat Damage: Protect Your Smartphone Properly

Battery heat can lead to severe damage – in extreme cases, there is even a risk of fire.

Smartphones are designed for outdoor temperatures between 0 and 35 degrees Celsius. Particularly high summer temperatures can therefore pose a serious threat to the battery and electronics. To safely get the device through hot days, five simple behavioral rules help.

Avoid Direct Sunlight

Smartphones should not be used or charged in direct sunlight during the summer. Intensive applications such as video calls, 3D games, or longer video recordings put a heavy load on the battery and quickly lead to overheating. Power banks should also not be left unprotected in the sun, as they can heat up to over 55 degrees with direct exposure.

No Downloads or Streams in the Heat

Installing apps or streaming videos puts additional strain on the processor. Especially with high display brightness and active data traffic, a lot of waste heat is generated. Music can be enjoyed more energy-efficiently in offline mode – ideally with a previously downloaded playlist.

Take the Smartphone Out of the Pocket

The human body emits additional heat. Carrying the phone in your pocket at an outside temperature of 35 degrees creates an unfavorable heat cushion. It is better to transport the device in a bag or backpack.

Caution in the Car

In the car, it can quickly become over 60 degrees hot. Using the smartphone as a navigation device on the windshield is particularly critical. Cooling with the air conditioning and regular temperature checks are recommended here. Never leave the device in a parked car.

Refrigerator is Not a Solution

An overheated smartphone should never be placed in the refrigerator – there is a risk of condensation forming and thus a short circuit. If you have a waterproof device, you can briefly dip it in cool fresh water, but never in saltwater. The ports should then be thoroughly cleaned and dried.

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