Step outside into the unforgiving sun and humidity, and you might just feel yourself shut down a bit.
Why do smartphones heat up?
Your smartphone, like all computers, generates heat as it works.
The problem comes when therestoomuch heat going on.
But frequent overheating is annoying and not normal.
Lets explore some situations where your phone might overheat, and what you might do about it.
Direct sunlight is terrible for your phones temperature management.
The black mirror that is your phones display takes in all that direct sunlight, and rapidly heats up.
If youre in the middle of an overheating situation, get your phone to some shade.
Fun fact: Most phones are designed to function properly in environments of 32 and 95F.
Plugging your phone into power generates heat, especially if the power adapter is large.
Dont allow your phone to charge while under blankets or other soft materials.
Those fabrics can allow heat to build up inside your gadget, just as they do for you.
Instead, the gear should be on a flat, cool surface, like a table or counter.
That material will allow heat from charging to dissipate much easier.
Use the right charger for your rig
The charger you use for your phone matters as well.
Consider this: Some phones havegiantbatteries that require more power to charge than, say, an iPhone SE.
On the flip side, the charger that seems right might be causing problems.
Check with your devices manufacturer to see what wattage its battery is designed for.
Well, what makes those components work harder than apps?
If they are, and you dont need them to be, turn off their background usage.
Mind the case
Your smartphones case might be trapping heat, as well.
Just be extra careful with it, for obvious reasons.
Just give it a minute to cool down before booting the thing back up.
