How to Save Your Wet or Overheated Cell Phone in a WA Heatwave
These are the hottest days of the year right now in the Yakima Valley. With temperatures in the 100s for weeks at a time, at times, it can do damage to yourself as well as your devices.
As technologically advanced as your cell phone is, it still can't withstand massive heat if left out in the sun or if you happen to be enjoying your favorite streaming services outside on the porch, having your phone working overtime.
If you happen to be cooling off in a pool or near a body of water, your phone is also at risk of getting wet which can always mean bad news for your phone.
To hopefully help you prevent this from happening to your device, UScellular has provided some great tips to keep your phone working the way it should during these summer days.
Tips on Preventing Phone Overheating or getting Water Damaged
Get a Water-Resistant Device
If it's been a bit of time since your last upgrade, maybe it's time to look into something like a Samsung Galaxy S24+ or iPhone 15 Pro Max. they have water-resistant technology that if dipped in water for a short time they can still work. Remember, they're water-resistant, not waterproof. To be safe, put it in a waterproof bag if needed.
Watch for Signs
If you're phone is working overtime you may get that dreaded message about how your phone is running too hot. If you see it, give it a rest. Turn it off immediately and let it cool down. If it's excessively hot or was water damaged, remove any casing you may have on the phone, remove any charges as well. It's also not a bad idea to remove the sim card if you can, just in case, and keep it in a cool dry place. Never the fridge or freezer.
Running Hot
The more phones work for you, the hotter they can run and with the added heat from the air it makes it even more-so. Enable energy saving settings as needed. One tip they give is to update the device's operating system regularly.
Wait it Out
If you happen to get that temperature warning message, just wait it out. They recommend putting it somewhere dry and with good circulation for at least five hours.
Protect Your Device
It's never a bad idea to look into a protection plan of sorts. UScelluar offers Device Protection+ that can replace your damaged phone, has tools to back up photos and face device replacement in many times as soon as the same day.
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