With the arrival of summer, water, sand and the sun become users’ favorite allies, however, they can also put electronic devices at risk, especially smartphones, which are present in any activity. , so care must be taken not to expose them directly to the sun, avoid contact with sand or charge them without a cover.
The long days of sunshine and high temperatures that predominate in summer encourage outdoor activities. In them, the ‘smartphone’ becomes an indispensable device for users, since it is part of their daily life, helping them to collect data from their sports activity, to capture photos of experiences with friends or to share these moments with other people.
However, these contexts can subject smartphones to inappropriate conditions of use and cause serious damage, as they need certain conditions to ensure proper operation and prolong their useful life. In this context, there are a number of issues to take into account when looking after your smartphone during the summer.
One of the main risks that mobile devices face is high temperatures, which can be especially harmful to smartphones. In fact, overheating can cause various problems in its operation, damage components such as the battery, or even cause it to stop working.
This has been pointed out by the technology company OnePlus, who has shared a series of tips that users should follow to ensure that the smartphone does not suffer during summer activities.
Thus, to avoid “technological heat strokes”, the company has pointed out the importance of not leaving the smartphone in places with direct exposure to the sun, in order to prevent it from overheating, as happens if it is left on top. of the towel at the beach or pool.
On the other hand, in situations of high temperature and sun exposure, it is also advisable to reduce the brightness of the screen or even activate airplane mode. In this way, the technology ensures that it helps control the temperature of the device by removing workload.
The same goes for closing all unused background apps or disabling Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. OnePlus claims that all of these actions can lower the temperature by 5 to 10 degrees.
Despite all this, in case of a mistake and, for example, leaving the mobile phone on a towel causing it to overheat, users should “turn it off quickly and remove the case that protects it.”
KEEP YOUR SMARTPHONE AWAY FROM WATER AND SAND
Another of the main risks associated with smartphone use in summer is water. Whether in the pool or on the beach, users usually go to cool off accompanied by their cell phone, which can cause the device to end up getting wet.
In this regard, OnePlus has pointed out that, although many smartphone models have protection against water, they do not have protection against salt water. Therefore, if a device gets wet, it can cause irreparable damage to its internal components, which can become damp or affected by salt.
To avoid these problems, the technology company recommends users use waterproof cases and keep the device away from water whenever possible. However, if the smartphone gets wet, OnePlus has reminded that traditional methods should be avoided, such as covering it with rice so that it absorbs moisture.
Instead, it is preferable for users to turn off the device and contact their specialized technical service, who will inspect the components, identify the damage and offer a personalized solution.
Sand is another factor to take into account when preventing risks since, if the smartphone is in direct contact, it can end up scratching the screen or causing small grains to get into the ports of the device.
OnePlus has indicated that it is advisable to wipe the entire smartphone with a cloth to ensure that there are no traces of sand left in the case that it has been used on the beach or similar places, and to prevent these problems.
BE CAREFUL WITH SUN CREAM
Along with water, salt and sand, beach and pool spaces also involve the use of sunscreen, the use of which is necessary to protect the skin and avoid burns. However, OnePlus has pointed out that sunscreen is not a good ally for smartphones.
As explained, using the mobile device without having cleaned your hands after using sunscreen can cause this product to come into contact with the device and, therefore, affect the materials of its finish and even the its functionality.
This is because the cream is a product that sticks to surfaces and stains the product, leaving it impregnated. For example, it can affect the touch sensitivity of the screen when you hold it with your hands and there are still traces of cream on it.
CHARGE YOUR SMARTPHONE WITHOUT A CASE
Finally, OnePlus has also pointed out that the cover of mobile devices can act as a thermal insulator, preventing the escape of the heat generated while the device is charging connected to a socket.
For this reason, charging the phone with a case, combined with high temperatures, can cause excessive temperatures and damage the device. In this context, the company has recommended removing this extra layer when charging and, thus, facilitating the smartphone’s ventilation to prevent the internal components from being affected, OnePlus has stated.
