Worried about your phone overheating? Here are some prevention tips
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There’s nothing better than a day at the beach, watching the waves crash in with fresh air …
… And then your phone rings.
You probably should have left it at home, but maybe you wanted to snap some pictures, or maybe you’re working remotely.
Phones can easily overheat and become inoperable in warm conditions, but there are ways to prevent that, even in extreme heat.
First: Don’t leave your phone behind in the car.
It’s for the same reason you don’t leave pets in a hot car.
Sunlight goes through the windshield and heats up dark surfaces inside due to the greenhouse effect, making the phone you forgot a prime target.
That kind of heat could even degrade the battery.
So bring it with you, but if you’re worried about sand getting into the charging area, you can place a band-aid over the bottom to prevent that.
You might think about putting it into a cooler, but that’s a no-no: This can cause internal condensation, which could lead to corrosion or short-circuiting.
Keep your phone out of direct sunlight but in an area where it can still breathe, like under a towel that’s not tightly packed.
If it’s still too hot, switching to dark wallpaper and the dark theme in your settings can preserve battery. Turning on airplane mode will also help.
Taking it out of the case is a good idea if you’re planning to charge it with a portable charger: The case works as an insulator and can cause overheating.
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