8 tips to protect your mobile phone from the summer heat

2024-06-22 2024-06-22T13:47:37Z

Arab Weather - The German technology portal "Heise Online" indicated that excessive heat during the summer may pose a danger to smartphones and tablets, which may lead to damage to the entire devices or negatively affect the performance of some components such as the battery.

Alexander Speer from the German Technology Portal explained that high temperatures lead to the rapid consumption of batteries, due to their sensitivity to heat, and for the processor, high temperature is not usually a problem, but when the temperature exceeds 45 degrees Celsius continuously, such as when leaving a smartphone in a closed car, Modern smartphones emit alerts or shut down automatically, and excessive heat may lead to deformation of the plastic cover in old phones, or cause some of its components to disintegrate.

The German expert advises cooling portable devices in case of extreme heat, taking into account that most of these devices are designed to withstand slight fluctuations in temperature.

Tips to protect mobile devices from the summer heat

Here are some tips and instructions to protect your smartphone and tablet from overheating:

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight: Do not leave the smartphone in places exposed to direct sunlight for long periods, such as while in a café, or on the beach. The heat that affects you also affects your device.
Place the device in the shade: Most mobile devices are equipped with a black cover, which increases heat buildup. Therefore, it is best to place the phone in your pocket or in a shaded place when outdoors.
Do not use a protective case: Avoid using a protective phone case in hot climates, as it may lead to heat accumulation. It is preferable to remove the phone from the case in these conditions.
Turn off the device when it overheats: If you notice that your device is overheating, turn it off immediately and let it cool down slowly to avoid any damage.
Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations: Do not leave your smartphone or tablet in the car in direct sunlight, because the air inside the car can get very hot.
Rest during heavy use: Playing games, taking photos, or recording videos puts a lot of strain on the processor, so it's best to take frequent breaks.
Charge the battery with caution: Do not charge the smartphone battery when the ambient temperature is higher than 40°C.
Cooling the device in safe ways: Do not put the smartphone in the refrigerator to cool it, because this can cause serious damage due to water condensation inside it.