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“How to cool your cell phone” is one of the most recurring questions we see on technology discussion forums or on pages where users can post questions.
However, the fears of some are quite exaggerated, since like all electronic equipment, smartphones heat up during operation.
However, what cannot happen is that the temperature of the device reaches above acceptable limits. However, in this case, overheating can damage internal components in the medium and long term, reducing the product's useful life.
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Although most new models have software features that turn off the cell phone when they notice an abnormal temperature, it is important to know some tips on how to cool the cell phone.
1. Turn off functions you are not using
As with any machine, the more a cell phone is required, the more energy it needs to carry out all tasks.
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Some games require greater processing capacity, and background tasks, in addition to 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity can overload the cell phone's capacity – especially when it comes to simpler models.
For this reason, the first piece of advice is to disable functions that are not being used.
Bluetooth, for example, is not used most of the time and can only be activated when connecting the headphones, speaker or bracelet. If you are in an environment where there are no Wi-Fi networks, also disable the feature.
2. Avoid leaving your cell phone exposed to high temperatures
However, on a hot day, the temperature in certain cities can reach 40 degrees very easily.
Inside your pants pocket or backpack, it will certainly be even hotter. These high temperatures can be harmful to the product, causing it to heat up more than necessary.
Therefore, pay extra attention when you are at the beach or in the pool.
It is common on these occasions for people to “forget” their cell phone on the chair, leaving the device exposed to the sun for long periods.
3. Install apps to monitor cell phone usage
If you suspect that your cell phone has a higher temperature than normal, install an app to monitor its performance.
Software such as CPU & Battery Cooler provides functions such as a real-time temperature monitor and automatic detection of high-consumption applications.
In addition, it has cooling functions that work by shutting down background apps that consume more energy than necessary.
Using the service is quite simple and, in practice, it brings good results. On the Play Store, the average user rating is 4.6 out of a possible 5.0.
4. Remove the cell phone case
In some cases, the responsible for overheating the product may be the case you use on it.
This is because some models of covers that are not made properly can block the device's air vents, leaving it stuffy, especially on hotter days or when it is required too much.
If this solves your problem, consider purchasing another case for your device. In this case, there is a huge variety of cases for your cell phone and you will certainly find a model that suits your profile and that keeps the smartphone's ventilation outlets unobstructed.
5. Turn off the device for a few minutes
If none of this works, turn off the device for a few minutes. This will return the device to its normal temperature and when it turns on again, it will probably no longer be hot.
Finally, by doing this, you will be manually putting into practice a procedure that is already foreseen in the operating system to be executed automatically.
