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Why is my phone getting extremely hot?
Phones often get hot from overuse or from having too many active apps. Your phone may also overheat due to malware, misbehaving software, or exposure to direct sunlight. It’s normal for phones to get a bit warm, but sustained heat can signal a deeper problem.
Is it bad if your phone is super hot?
If your phone gets hot, it may drain the battery. When your phone is overheated, your battery will also not function as efficiently and will suffer worsened performance. The hotter the temperature, the more quickly your battery will lose its ability to store energy efficiently.
What to do if phone is heating too much?
13 quick fixes for when your phone starts overheating this summer
- Only charge your phone’s battery to 80%. Don’t do a full charge.
- Avoid exposing the phone to direct sunlight.
- Always close unused apps.
- Turn the brightness down.
- Keep apps up-to-date.
- Don’t be an app hoarder.
- Utilize airplane mode.
- Ration the Bluetooth.
Is it normal for a cell phone to get hot?
Phones can get warm for a large number of reasons. And it’s important to note: A “warm” phone is perfectly normal. However, if your phone gets too hot (painful to touch) too often (more than after normal use), there may be reason for concern.
What causes a cell phone to overheat in the Sun?
Prepare to have your mind blown, but leaving your phone sitting outside in the sun or in your car on a hot day can cause it to overheat (*GASP*). This will also prevent the touch screen from working properly and cause the battery to drain faster. In addition to sun and heat exposure, water damage can also be a possible cause of phone overheating.
Why does the back of my phone get hot?
Even moreso if the heat is coming from the back of the phone. Modern lithium-ion batteries are extremely powerful, which is why they sometimes get hot. The heat causes the battery to vent its organic solvents which could actually ignite from too much heat or a spark.
What to do if your phone gets hot in the Sun?
Avoid direct sunlight. This seems like a “duh” piece of advice, but it can be quite easy to forget about your phone when you’re outside soaking up the sun. Cover your phone with a blanket or something similar to prevent it from overheating — you may need to work on your tan, but your phone definitely doesn’t.