How to keep devices from overheating in high temperatures?
Tech experts have often warned people not to let their devices overheat as it makes them run very slow, shortens their battery life and may even cause a smartphone battery to spark a fire.
This happens because nearly everything you do with your devices, including running apps, charging, and even using protective cases, creates heat which builds up as devices don’t sweat, according to USA Today.
Extreme cases of heat buildup in devices often occur in summer, especially amid scorching temperatures.
However, here is what you need to know to keep your smartphone and other gadgets safe from the sweltering heat.
Most modern smartphones are equipped with temperature safety features that put them in standby mode or automatically shut them off when temperatures get too high.
However, this does not guarantee that the heat won’t cause damage if temperatures rise.
Smartphone manufacturers like Apple, Google and others agree that you shouldn’t use smartphones in extremely high temperatures.
Most recommend that 35°C as the limit for what your handheld phone can handle. If you’re storing your phone and turning it off, the limits are slightly higher, at around 45°C.
Exceeding these recommended limits puts the electronic devices and you at risk.
Remember, even if your weather app says it’s 35°C, localised temperatures can be much, much higher.
For example, if you leave your phone on the dashboard of your car on a hot, sunny day, the temperatures inside the vehicle can quickly skyrocket.