While phones heat up during work, an overheating smartphone is a serious issue. Not only does it make the phone uncomfortable to use, if left unattended it can cause damage to the phone’s hardware - so in this article we’ll tell you how to fix this issue.
With the increase in processing power of smartphones and them also having large batteries that come with fast-charging capability, users often face situations when their phones overheat. Overheating can occur during charging, playing games, among other instances.
With this in mind, the following tips will assist you to deal with this issue of overheating.
1. Close Programs In The Background That Are Hardly Used
You might not know the number of apps running in the background (probably you haven’t utilized any of them). These apps consume RAM and CPU resources in addition to consuming battery power. Eventually, heat is generated as a result of long time processing.
You need to click exit from the app menu or tap the return button twice to close the program. In most cases, you may not have time to quit the app. Thus you have to check your phone regularly and close the apps at one time.
2. Don’t Expose Your Phone To Direct Sunlight
While it might be better for you to leave it easily accessible, it might not be good for your smartphone. Your cellphone traps heat from the sun. While it might be obvious that a phone left in direct sunlight will heat up, if your phone already has heat-related issues, you might wanna be extra careful. In these cases, you ought to avoid exposing your phone to direct sunlight to prevent overheating.
3. Check Your Phone For Malware
You have to be extra careful with malware whenever you’re using your smartphone. Whenever malware or other viruses infect it, the malicious content will be spread all over the phone.
If your phone gets infected with malware, you need to run the virus scan tool on your phone to find the malware source. There are several things you need to take into account:
4. Keep Your Applications Up-To-Date
Software developers usually provide users with regular updates. Outdated apps will run inefficiently or contain bugs that will overuse your phone’s processor and eventually lead to overheating.
Below are the steps to take if you want to update your phone/apps:
If you’re in an area with poor signal, your phone will change to a better network type automatically and will struggle to find a strong signal when you're online. Your smartphone will end up working extra hard to find a strong signal, thus leading to overheating.
If you have heat-related issued you ought to avoid making a call or surf the internet when there's poor signal. Look for a spot with better coverage if you can help it.
6. Let Your Phone ‘Rest’ If You’ve Used It For Long
Nowadays, people are so addicted to their mobile phones that they don't keep track of time. Furthermore, they continue to play on their phones while they are charging. As a result of this long usage, the phones get hot. Moreover, being on the phone for a long time or playing games also generates a lot of heat.
7. Ensure Your Phone Is Charged Properly
Your phone’s battery might be overheating because of 2 reasons:
8. Purchase A Glare Screen Instead Of Turning The Brightness Up
Just like running apps in the background, increasing your brightness will force the phone’s battery to work extra hard. Rather than turning up the brightness, you should consider purchasing a glare screen. You will be able to use your smartphone in the sun no matter how bright it is.
9. Turn Off Your Phone Or Switch On Airplane Mode
While this is a temporary measure, it might come in handy in a pinch: if not using your phone, turn it off or switch to airplane mode. While on airplane mode, you’ll continue to use basic functions on your phone, but that will be it. These options will save your battery and prevent it from overheating. You can use that to cool off the phone without turning it off completely.
10. Separate Your Phone From Other Gadgets
Keeping your smartphone, tablet, and even computer in one bag might assist you to keep track of your gadgets. However, if one running device is put on top of another running one, overheating will likely occur. Ensure that you keep your electronic gadgets separate.
Conclusion:
There you have it. These are some of the tips that you can put into consideration when dealing with the issue of overheating of your smartphone. Are there any other tips that you can think of that we’ve not included?
With this in mind, the following tips will assist you to deal with this issue of overheating.
1. Close Programs In The Background That Are Hardly Used
You might not know the number of apps running in the background (probably you haven’t utilized any of them). These apps consume RAM and CPU resources in addition to consuming battery power. Eventually, heat is generated as a result of long time processing.
You need to click exit from the app menu or tap the return button twice to close the program. In most cases, you may not have time to quit the app. Thus you have to check your phone regularly and close the apps at one time.
2. Don’t Expose Your Phone To Direct Sunlight
While it might be better for you to leave it easily accessible, it might not be good for your smartphone. Your cellphone traps heat from the sun. While it might be obvious that a phone left in direct sunlight will heat up, if your phone already has heat-related issues, you might wanna be extra careful. In these cases, you ought to avoid exposing your phone to direct sunlight to prevent overheating.
3. Check Your Phone For Malware
You have to be extra careful with malware whenever you’re using your smartphone. Whenever malware or other viruses infect it, the malicious content will be spread all over the phone.
If your phone gets infected with malware, you need to run the virus scan tool on your phone to find the malware source. There are several things you need to take into account:
- Don’t click on pop up advertisements while online.
- Download apps from official/known online stores instead of unknown ones.
- Avoid clicking on strange links sent by other people.
- Have an anti-malware tool that you’ll use to scan your phone regularly.
4. Keep Your Applications Up-To-Date
Software developers usually provide users with regular updates. Outdated apps will run inefficiently or contain bugs that will overuse your phone’s processor and eventually lead to overheating.
Below are the steps to take if you want to update your phone/apps:
- Update your apps – Go to your phones app store, click on your account, and see if there are any available updates for your apps. Moreover, when you open an app, it will tell you to update it if there are any updates available.
- Updating your phone – Go to Settings, then About phone, then My device – check for updates. Update your phone (if there are available updates) and restart your phone.
If you’re in an area with poor signal, your phone will change to a better network type automatically and will struggle to find a strong signal when you're online. Your smartphone will end up working extra hard to find a strong signal, thus leading to overheating.
If you have heat-related issued you ought to avoid making a call or surf the internet when there's poor signal. Look for a spot with better coverage if you can help it.
6. Let Your Phone ‘Rest’ If You’ve Used It For Long
Nowadays, people are so addicted to their mobile phones that they don't keep track of time. Furthermore, they continue to play on their phones while they are charging. As a result of this long usage, the phones get hot. Moreover, being on the phone for a long time or playing games also generates a lot of heat.
7. Ensure Your Phone Is Charged Properly
Your phone’s battery might be overheating because of 2 reasons:
- You might be charging your phone with an improper charging cable.
- Your phone might be too old.
8. Purchase A Glare Screen Instead Of Turning The Brightness Up
Just like running apps in the background, increasing your brightness will force the phone’s battery to work extra hard. Rather than turning up the brightness, you should consider purchasing a glare screen. You will be able to use your smartphone in the sun no matter how bright it is.
9. Turn Off Your Phone Or Switch On Airplane Mode
While this is a temporary measure, it might come in handy in a pinch: if not using your phone, turn it off or switch to airplane mode. While on airplane mode, you’ll continue to use basic functions on your phone, but that will be it. These options will save your battery and prevent it from overheating. You can use that to cool off the phone without turning it off completely.
10. Separate Your Phone From Other Gadgets
Keeping your smartphone, tablet, and even computer in one bag might assist you to keep track of your gadgets. However, if one running device is put on top of another running one, overheating will likely occur. Ensure that you keep your electronic gadgets separate.
Conclusion:
There you have it. These are some of the tips that you can put into consideration when dealing with the issue of overheating of your smartphone. Are there any other tips that you can think of that we’ve not included?
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