{"id":3142,"date":"2025-09-11T09:19:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T07:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteriedeportable.com\/guides-et-conseils\/how-to-stop-your-smartphone-from-overheating\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T09:19:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T07:19:47","slug":"how-to-stop-your-smartphone-from-overheating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/how-to-stop-your-smartphone-from-overheating\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stop your smartphone from overheating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Our smartphones are powerful, but very sensitive to heat.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In summer, it\u2019s common to see devices slow down, switch off or show overheating warnings. <\/span><b>Here\u2019s how to protect your phone effectively when the temperature rises.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>Never leave your smartphone in direct sunlight.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On a table, a garden chair or in the car, <\/span><b>the temperature can climb quickly and put the internal components at risk.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Use a vent-mounted holder in the car<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially if you\u2019re using GPS. And on holiday, always keep your smartphone in the shade.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 80% 0 0 0; position: relative;\">\n  <iframe\n    src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1110848620?autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\"\n    style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\n    frameborder=\"0\"\n    allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"\n    allowfullscreen><br \/>\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Keep an eye on your battery temperature<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>An overheated battery will wear out more quickly.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Type <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4636#<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to access the technical battery information. <\/span><b>A normal temperature is between 25 and 35\u00b0C.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If it goes above this range, switch the phone off immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The charger you use plays a key role.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An unsuitable model can cause overheating. <\/span><b>Always choose original accessories.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Manage your smartphone\u2019s activity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apps running in the background and games put a heavy load on the processor.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In hot weather, <\/span><b>limit how much you use them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and close them completely after use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Turn off features you don\u2019t need<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Bluetooth, NFC, GPS) to avoid background activity that generates heat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Encourage better ventilation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>A full-cover case can prevent heat from escaping.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To let your smartphone breathe, <\/span><b>take the case off when it\u2019s working hard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Little bonus tip: if your smartphone is waterproof, a quick rinse under cool water can help bring its temperature down<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (as long as it\u2019s rated IP67\/68, of course).<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our smartphones are powerful, but very sensitive to heat. In summer, it\u2019s common to see devices slow down, switch off or show overheating warnings. Here\u2019s how to protect your phone effectively when the temperature rises. 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