With spring come the first heat waves of the year, and it is a great excuse to go on vacation. However, the high temperatures we experience during this season can put our devices at risk, since heat is one of the main enemies of the batteries in smartphones, wearables, tablets or computers.
For that reason, here are some recommendations to take maximum care of your gadgets during this time of year.
Avoid charging your smartphone, tablet or PC in direct sunlight
Heat is one of the great enemies of the batteries of phones, tablets, laptops and other products that use classic lithium ion batteries, for this reason, some phones use a graphene cooling system that seeks to quickly regulate the temperature. when the equipment heats up. However, with the heat of spring, it is advisable to be careful with where the devices rest when charging, as the heat from the ambient temperature can represent a considerable increase that could damage the device in the long run.
This does not mean that you avoid charging your device during the day, but the recommendation is to avoid charging the device while the sun hits it directly, or that you place it on a surface that is already hot due to the sun’s rays. sun. Doing this will cause the temperature during the charging process to increase.
On devices that use HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo technology such as the HUAWEI P60 Pro, or the HUAWEI nova 10, 11 Pro and 12s, it is advisable not to use this option if there is a lot of heat in the place where you are going to charge the device, as charging the device at 66 W, 88 W or 100 W also causes the internal temperature to increase.
Last but not least, always remember to use the device’s original charger, as devices with HUAWEI SuperCharge integrate a chip that allows them to communicate through a smart charging protocol (SCP) developed by Huawei. The goal of this communication is to automatically adjust the charging voltage and current to deliver faster, more efficient charging based on the device and charge percentage.
Likewise, to ensure charging protection in different modules of the charger and the device, from the USB-C port to the battery, and in each module, voltage, current and thermal protection is applied to ensure charging and prolong the useful life of the battery.
Can humidity damage your laptop, smartphone or tablet?
Environments with high humidity abound in Latin America, and although in 2024 we can say that humidity is not a problem for most smartphones, tablets and wearables, it can be a problem for laptops, which usually do not have the same degree of resistance to humidity. water than other portable devices.
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the environment, and water is one of the main enemies of any electronic device.
However, it is always important to know that water protection is mainly designed to prevent an accident with water from damaging the device, but not so that you can submerge the phone in water without proper protection.
What to do if your smartphone, tablet or PC suffers damage?
If your smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, smartband or PC suffers damage caused by heat or humidity, you can request a repair from the My HUAWEI application, which is available on any Huawei device, or from the HUAWEI PC application. Manager on a HUAWEI MateBook.
From these tools you can consult information or request the following:
Ask for technical help.
Send your equipment for inspection.
Schedule a repair appointment.
Check warranty and benefits.
Check price of spare parts.
Check the progress of the repair.
Consult directory of service centers.
See the warranty policy for your device.
