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Rossen Reports: How to keep your phone from overheating

Rossen Reports: How to keep your phone from overheating
Yeah, it's the worst. Right. Your phone is overheated, it won't turn on. You're freaking out. What should you do first? If it's plugged in, like if you're in the car unplug it, otherwise you're still putting *** strain on the battery, it's going to stay warm. Next, take your phone out of its case, they tend to trap heat, make it harder for your phone to cool down, then move it out of direct sunlight and into the shade. Even if the temperature isn't that hot out, you're like, what's going on direct sun causes your phone to heat up. And if you can put it next to *** fan, if you're in the car, hold it up to the air vent and even may sound silly. But experts say even blowing on it can help and how can you keep it from overheating? Turn down the brightness on your screen, close down any apps that use *** lot of data and suck *** bunch of power and finally your phone is constantly scanning for something to connect to. So shut off the Bluetooth, which will help slow down the overheating. I just saved your life. Phone is life hope the tips out back to you.
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Rossen Reports: How to keep your phone from overheating
Summer is a dangerous time for your cell phone. Whether it's sitting next to you outside or you leave it in the car, your phone can overheat in seconds.What should you do if your phone overheats?If it's plugged in, unplug it. Otherwise, you’re still putting strain on the battery and it will stay warm.Take your phone out of its case. They tend to trap heat and make it harder for your phone to cool down.Move it out of direct sunlight and into the shade. Even if the temperature isn't that hot out, direct sun causes your phone to heat up fast. And if you can, put it next to a fan. If you're in the car, hold it up to the air vent. It might sound silly, but experts say even blowing on it can help.How can you keep it from overheating?Turn down the brightness on your screen.Close down any apps that use a lot of data and suck a bunch of power.Your phone is constantly scanning for something to connect to. So turn off the Bluetooth, which will help slow down the overheating.

Summer is a dangerous time for your cell phone. Whether it's sitting next to you outside or you leave it in the car, your phone can overheat in seconds.

What should you do if your phone overheats?

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  • If it's plugged in, unplug it. Otherwise, you’re still putting strain on the battery and it will stay warm.
  • Take your phone out of its case. They tend to trap heat and make it harder for your phone to cool down.
  • Move it out of direct sunlight and into the shade. Even if the temperature isn't that hot out, direct sun causes your phone to heat up fast. And if you can, put it next to a fan. If you're in the car, hold it up to the air vent. It might sound silly, but experts say even blowing on it can help.

How can you keep it from overheating?

  • Turn down the brightness on your screen.
  • Close down any apps that use a lot of data and suck a bunch of power.
  • Your phone is constantly scanning for something to connect to. So turn off the Bluetooth, which will help slow down the overheating.