Dips in water, battery overheating, or sand in the speakers and charging ports are some of the most common “tech mishaps” during the summer. In this context, SPC gathers practical tips to prevent your smartphone from becoming the silent victim of the holidays.
Temperatures keep rising, the hours of sunlight increase every day, and we only make outdoor plans now. Whether on a bar terrace in the sun, on a towel by the sea or pool, or sightseeing in a new city, there is a smartphone in sight at risk.
Accidental drops, unexpected dips... these are the most talked about, but extreme heat is a silent enemy that not only affects people but could also shorten the lifespan of our devices. Intensive use of the phone in hot environments can reduce battery capacity by up to 20% in just one summer, leading to degraded batteries, processor slowdown, and premature failures that, in many cases, could be avoided with basic precautionary measures.
Since this time of year causes many breakdowns, SPC, a Spanish consumer electronics brand, compiles the best tips to reach September with your smartphone (almost) intact.
1. Keep your smartphone out of the sun. This can be very challenging during the summer months, but the truth is that the phone is as susceptible to sunlight as we are. Therefore, for those moments when it is practically impossible to avoid sunlight, it is advisable to reduce the screen brightness and even activate airplane mode. Both actions will prevent it from overheating. Also, pay special attention to where you place the phone, trying not to leave it on surfaces exposed to direct sunlight, such as on the towel or the car dashboard.
2. Avoid getting it wet, especially with salt water. Since June of this year and according to European energy efficiency regulations, all new smartphones have a certification for resistance to drops and splashes. Despite this, both chlorine and salt can damage the device’s internal components. With this in mind, a very simple tip is not to touch the phone with wet hands while at the beach or pool. Especially if you are at the sea, as salt water can affect the smartphone connectors and cause damage.
3. Turn off what you don’t need. Overheating is not only caused by high temperatures but sometimes the phone’s internal components also heat up when we demand more from them, for example, by having functions like Bluetooth, WiFi, or GPS activated. Being aware of their background use and disabling them ensures the phone doesn’t do extra work while stored in your bag under the towel or in your pocket while walking. Additionally, this will help the battery last longer.
4. Be cautious with public networks. In summer, we spend a lot of time outdoors doing all kinds of activities. From outdoor sports to concerts and similar leisure events, these places often have public WiFi networks that we readily connect to so we can keep posting photos while enjoying ourselves. However, although a free network can be very tempting to save data, it is also very insecure as it is a favorite spot for many cybercriminals. Therefore, try to connect only to trusted networks, such as those in hotels or airports.
5. Sunscreen and sand, keep them away from your smartphone. To cope with long hours of sun, using sunscreen is essential. However, we often end up with this substance everywhere: on clothes, food, and even on our smartphone. This not only covers and dirties the screen but, due to the composition of the cream, it could interfere with the proper functioning of the device. The same goes for sand, which often gets into the speaker holes or charging ports and harms their function. Therefore, near the beach or pool, the best decision is to keep your phone safe in a bag at the bottom of your backpack.
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