Temperatures are rise in the US and Europe, leaving people looking for ways to stay calm. As uncomfortable as humans heat wavesthe portable electronic devices we rely on are even more likely to break and malfunction when it’s too hot outside.
Smartphone devices such as Apple’s iPhone and iPad are designed for use in environments where the temperature ranges from 32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Apple. Using an iPhone at temperatures outside this range, especially in very hot conditions, is not recommended and can permanently damage your battery.
Follow these tips to keep your phone running and to avoid the dreaded “Temperature: iPhone should cool down” alert that indicates your device is too hot to operate.
Do not leave the phone in the car
Avoid leaving the device in the car, as it can get very hot in hot climates. According to Apple, iPhones should never be stored in places where temperatures are above 113 degrees.
“Don’t leave the device in the car, because the temperatures of parked cars can exceed that range,” Apple says on a support page on its website.
Also keep your device out of direct sunlight as much as you can because it absorbs heat.
Avoid playing or recording videos
Our phones tend to heat up on their own when we use graphics-intensive applications that impose their processor. Examples include playing video games, playing real-time videos, or using the device’s camera to record images. Using the phone’s GPS tracking or navigation system while driving also increases the temperature of the device.
Reduce this type of activity to prevent your device from overheating and turning off. It also decreases the brightness of the screen, reducing the amount of energy it uses.
Close applications you are not using
Applications such as GPS, maps, and others continue to run in the background and may affect the processor unless you exit programs. So close all running applications that you are not actively using.
Hotspot or creating a personal access point to share your phone’s mobile data with a computer or iPad when you don’t have Wi-Fi access also heats up your phone.
Instead, go to “Low Power Mode,” which automatically reduces background activity such as downloads and automatic mail recovery. It will also save battery life.
Remove the phone cover
Remove the case that holds your device, as it may trap heat inside your phone and prevent it from cooling down.
Do not put the phone in the refrigerator
Putting your phone in the fridge, freezer, or refrigerator when it’s hot can cause a thermal shock and cause the screen of your device to crack, according to a post on the Phoozy blog, which makes thermal covers to protect mobile devices in cold and hot climates. the same.
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