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Cell phone heating up! see what you can do to avoid

Anyone who doesn't suffer from their cell phone getting hot should use the first charger. Right away, you can imagine that excessive use of the device could have something to do with this problem, right? The cell phone as an extension of the human body is a reality and there is no denying it.

So, in the same way we do (or should do) with our bodies, keeping your cell phone in good condition and following recommendations to preserve its useful life is a great tip. Understand the reasons why your cell phone keeps getting warmer and hotter and when we realize it, we no longer know how to cool it down quickly.

The first tip is the most difficult to follow, but the recommendation is to use your cell phone in moderation. Ok, let's discard this one and take action, before your head is too hot trying to solve the problem.

It is normal for cell phones to produce heat due to energy currents in their components. However, in some cases, the cell phone may heat up too much, which can cause problems.

Some reasons why a cell phone may heat up include:

Applications running in the background

Operating system failures

Errors in active applications

Prolonged phone calls

Processor-intensive applications

System restores from backups

3D live wallpapers

Defective battery

Presence of viruses on the device

Bluetooth turned on while not in use

Fast cell phone charging

Outdated version of the operating system

Buggy internal components

Record videos in high resolution for an extended period of time

Running very heavy games

Streaming on for hours

What to do if your cell phone is getting hot:

Now that you know the likely reasons, let's see what you can do to resolve them. Here are some tips for cooling down your phone when it gets hot:

Turn off your cell phone...Turning off the device for a few minutes or activating Airplane mode for a while, until you notice that it has cooled down, can be an alternative to cooling it down. This happens because these actions reduce the use of device resources, such as the processor and wireless connectivity, which generate heat during operation.

Keep the operating system and applications up to date... While the device is performing the software update, it is normal for it to heat up. But once the update is complete and restarted, your smartphone should start to cool down. Additionally, updates may contain fixes for bugs, such as the heating issue itself.

Avoid using your cell phone while it is charging...Although it is not harmful to the battery, using your cell phone while it is charging is not recommended. The risk lies with whoever is using the device, as the hand is a source of heat that can change the ideal temperature of the battery. Furthermore, if an electrical discharge or lightning affects the energy current being passed to the device, it can pose some type of danger to whoever is holding the cell phone.

Other consequences of using your cell phone while charging include:

-Charging takes longer

-The cell phone heats up more

-The device may heat up even more if you are doing heavier tasks, such as watching videos or playing games

Avoid leaving too many apps open in the background... If they are not in use, open apps tend to consume more battery and, consequently, can help the phone heat up, so it's best to close them. Bluetooth, mobile data, GPS are functions that consume a lot of resources, so it's a good idea to deactivate them when they are not in use.

Also regarding the use of apps, avoid using heavy apps for a long time. They demand more from the cell phone's processor and memory, such as games with advanced graphics or video editing applications, which can cause the device to heat up more.

This is because these applications consume more resources and energy, generating more heat during use. It's important to take regular breaks when using these types of apps to allow your phone to cool down.

Reduce the screen brightness or use energy saving mode... Leaving the cell phone screen too bright can overheat the device's components. The greater the cell phone's processing power, the more energy and heat is generated. Therefore, if you are watching a movie or playing a game with the screen at maximum brightness, the cell phone will heat up.

Furthermore, this habit is harmful to your vision. If we spend a lot of time with our eyes glued to the screen, the intense glare will only harm us even more.

Remove the cell phone case to help dissipate heat...Especially when charging the device, the cover must be removed. Removing the case while charging is a preventative measure that helps prevent overheating. Without it, the heat generated during charging is dissipated more effectively, keeping the smartphone within the safe temperature range.

Do not use non-original chargers... Non-original chargers can result in higher than normal heating, increase the average recharge time, reduce the battery's useful life and even damage smartphones, such as short circuits.

The charging process heats up the device, which weakens the battery's performance and can also cause damage to other components of the cell phone. It is important to highlight that the accessories must be original and/or of good quality. This also applies to cables.

Keep your cell phone away from the sun and heat sources...The heat from the sun can damage your smartphone, damaging components such as the outer plastic, the liquid crystal of the LCD screen and the metal chips. Overheating the battery can also permanently shorten its lifespan.

Other consequences of sun exposure include:

-Color distortion, pixel damage and permanent screen failures

-Data loss if you have not previously made a backup

-The battery can swell and even burst, which can also break the screen, break the board or catch fire

-To protect your cell phone, you should avoid leaving it exposed to the sun, especially for long periods. If you're at the beach or another open place, you can keep it in a bag or backpack in a shady place.

Applications to cool your cell phone...Apps to cool your cell phone can be useful, but they are not always necessary. They can reduce the device's temperature indirectly, suggesting that you close applications that are not being used but continue to consume a lot of memory or battery. Excessive use of memory, battery and processing can cause smartphone components to heat up and drain the battery more quickly.

However, Android and iOS systems already have basic features for managing the battery and memory, and, consequently, the cell phone's temperature. These resources are usually found in the “Settings” or “Adjustments” area of ​​each system.

For example, the “Cell Phone Cooler” application can detect heavy services that consume too much of the device's CPU and terminate their activities so that they do not overheat the smartphone. The program also has functions to free up the cell phone's RAM and speed up the operating system.

 If the problem persists, it may be a good idea to take the device to a technician to check for an internal problem.

To avoid problems, it is important:

-Never muffle your cell phone while charging

-Do not leave the device under a pillow, blanket or even your body while it is plugged in

-When you go to sleep, leave the device away from you and flammable objects

-Observe if the battery is getting hotter and for longer than normal during charging

-If you notice a ripple, that it is swollen, be very careful. You have to take it for inspection, because it could explode

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