Have you been experiencing heating issues on your smartphone? Well, many people go through this issue and are not aware of what might be causing this. There are several reasons why your phone feels hot, but you can fix the heating issue to a certain extent. Here is a quick guide on how to improve your smartphone experience.

7 reasons why your phone heats

1. Phone heating issues can also be attributed to external factors like the surrounding environment. In hot weather, or when exposed to direct sunlight, the phone would struggle to dissipate heat efficiently, leading to increased temperatures.
2. Charging a smartphone usually generate heat, and this happens especially when you are using a fast charger or charging while using demanding apps simultaneously. Also, rapid charging or using low-quality chargers can generate even more heat and may impact the phone’s temperature.
3. One of the reasons could also be poor ventilation or case design of the phone. Your device might not have good air ventilation or you might be using phone cases that trap heat, hindering the phone’s ability to dissipate heat effectively. This can result in the accumulation of heat, causing the device to warm up more than usual.
4. A malfunctioning or degraded battery can also heat up more than usual while charging or discharging.
5. When you use your phone for demanding tasks such as gaming, video streaming, video editing, or running resource-intensive apps, it puts a significant load on the processor and other components. The increased workload generates more heat, causing the phone to warm up.
6. There could also be certain hardware issues, like a malfunctioning processor can cause your phone to overheat. Additionally, some apps continue running in the background even when you’re not actively using them. These background processes can consume CPU resources and cause your phone to heat up.
7. Lastly, if your smartphone is too old, then this might also be the reason why you might be experiencing heating issues. If it has been more than 2 or 3 years and your device is not able to perform smooth performance on basic usage, then it is time to change the device.

How to keep your phone cool and fix heating issues

• One can try and limit the use of resource-intensive apps and tasks that put a heavy load on their phone’s processor and GPU. Activities like gaming, video streaming, or running multiple apps simultaneously can generate a lot of heat. Take breaks between intensive tasks to allow your phone to cool down.

• If your phone is heating excessively on a daily basis, then there are chances that the phone has incurred some internal damage. Hence, you should visit your smartphone company’s retail store to fix the heating issues as they will change the components that are damaged. But, this will likely cost you thousands, depending on the damaged material.
• It is advisable to keep the phone’s software up to date. Manufacturers often release software updates that optimize performance and address bugs or issues that could cause overheating. Keeping your phone’s software up-to-date ensures it runs efficiently and minimizes the risk of overheating.
• One should try to avoid using your phone in environments with high temperatures or direct sunlight. Allow for proper ventilation by not covering the phone’s cooling areas with your hands or other objects. Additionally, choose a phone case that offers sufficient airflow and doesn’t trap heat around the device.
• Users are advised to use chargers provided by the company in the retail box as they will not damage your phone’s internal components. Most of the brands sell or ship their own chargers that are well-tested for their phones. So, for instance, if your phone has support for only 30W and you are using 100W fast charging, it will likely generate a lot more heat as it puts more load on your device. Your handset was not tested for charging with a very high-watt charger. So, it is better to stick to original chargers than using a third-party unit.

Bonus tip: if your phone does get hot, avoid putting it in the refrigerator or freezer. Extreme temperature changes can cause condensation inside the device, potentially damaging the internal components. Instead, turn off the phone and let it cool down in a cool, dry place.🧡🧡🧡