The use of the mobile phone is no longer a one-off or reserved for calls only. Nowadays smartphones are almost an extension of our arm. It has become a technological solution for the vast majority of our needs. However, many models have a factory feature that can even become dangerous; the overheating of the battery. After a long period of use or when plugged in, the battery temperature increases. This is because the ion batteries that supply them with energy, release heat from the generated electricity. To avoid this, keep applications closed in the background and do not use it while loading.
Smartphones
It has been a long time since 1983 when Motorola launched the first mobile phone, the DynaTAC 8000X. A big, heavy and very expensive device. Remember your first mobile phone? I remember my Nokia 3310. If I had been told at that time that the movements had evolved so much, I would not have given credit. Extra-thin screens, cameras with a resolution worthy of a professional camera, storage boxes, dismounting buttons for touch functions, internet access, instant messaging applications… almost looks like a futuristic movie, right?
These devices have not only been a technological advance, but have become an indispensable tool for work and constant communication. The number of people who do not have a mobile phone or smartphone is negligible in proportion. Mail, agenda, contacts, calls, video calls, banking, management that before were in person, it’s all a click in our hands.
What about the batteries?
We can consider mobile phones as small computers. So that their composition does not vary too much. However, these are powered by non-removable and rechargeable batteries. These batteries are made of lithium, which offer a greater autonomy and charging speed. What’s the problem? Sure at some point you will feel the back of your device getting hot. This occurs when the use is prolonged in time, and the ion battery, by generating electricity, releases the heat that causes this overheating. It can also be generated by leaving thousands of applications open in the background, which consumes RAM and slows down the processor, making the phone work more and need to draw more battery.
Are you one of the people who likes to have an interactive wallpaper? Do you like to see how all the photos in your gallery are being displayed? This is another reason why the battery can overheat. In addition, if the device is under the sun receiving radiation, it will obviously cause a temperature increase not only of the battery, but of the phone itself.
How can it be prevented?
Overheating the battery can cause long-term problems with your device. It may affect the battery life, charging capacity and autonomy. That’s why there are several tips you should follow if your phone is being affected by this event. First, never leave your device in the sun. This affects not only the battery, but also its internal functioning as well as external aspects such as color or brightness.
On the other hand, it is important that you do not make use of the mobile while charging, as this can affect its load capacity and also cause a rise in temperature of the battery due to excessive use.Finally, check that you do not have applications open in the background, as they cause a higher battery consumption, forcing the processor and RAM to work constantly.
A way to cause the temperature of the mobile is to restart it, so that all your systems stop working completely and “rest”. If you feel that your phone is overheating despite following these tips, it might be a good idea to take it the technical assistance.
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