There are many reasons why an Android phone or tablet gets hot. It could be because the processor is too busy or it could also depend on the battery.
Also, if you play HD video games for a long time, that too can overheat your device. It could also be because you've left it in the sun for too long or there are update issues to fix. The causes of overheating are many, but let's see what can be done to cool down the device as soon as possible.
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- - Remove the case to aid cooling
- - Turn off the device
- - Buy a new charging cable and battery
- - Check for system updates
- - Other things to keep in mind
- Remove the case to aid cooling
The cases do a great job of protecting your phone if you drop it, but they can also help damage it. Some covers don't let air in; therefore, when you use the phone a little too long, it cannot cool down. Remove the case and place the phone in a cool place, if you can put it in front of a fan it is better.
- Turn off the device
Turning off the device will secure it. Keep it off until it cools down, but don't plug your phone into the mains. If after turning it on again it continues to overheat you may have hardware problems. Take your phone for service so they can take a look inside and see if there is anything that needs to be fixed.
- Limit the number of apps running in the background
The more apps you install, the more processes your phone will have to manage. You can start by removing apps you haven't used in a while. If you need them in the future, you could always reinstall them later.
- Buy a new charging cable and battery
If you're using a low-quality charger for your phone, you might want to consider upgrading. If it's within your budget, try to get a good quality original charger. There is a possibility that the charging cable is overheating your Android device.
It is best to charge older phones up to 90% to avoid overcharging.If you always forget to check your phone, you can install a battery alarm app like 100% Battery Alarm which will prevent overcharging. it is severe it overheats even before reaching 90%, you may want to consider replacing the battery.
- Check for system updates
If it's a software issue causing your phone to overheat, perhaps all you need to do is update. To check if there is an update pending, go to Settings of your device> System> System updates .
- Other things to keep in mind
Other small activities you can do that can help you are:
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- Enable airplane mode until your phone cools down
- Reduce screen brightness
- Try a file manager app to clear junk files
- Do not place the phone in direct sunlight
- Don't play video games for a long time
- Minimize your use of Bluetooth, GPS, and mobile data as much as possible
- Use the original charger
- Install a good malware app
- Charge the phone when it reaches 30%
- Stop charging your phone before it reaches 100%
- Avoid placing your phone on the sofa or bed while charging
- Don't multitask on apps that require significant processing power
We hope these tips can help you avoid overheating your Android device. Let us know your experience in the comments.
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