Cell phones have to withstand strong temperature fluctuations, especially in winter.
With these tips you can safely get your smartphone through the cold.
The displays and batteries of
smartphones
are particularly sensitive to cold.
The
cold
in
winter
can cause considerable damage to the
cell phone
.
But with a few tips, the smartphone can be properly protected.
Kassel - In the meantime our
cell phones
have become an integral part of everyday life.
As a guide, shopping list or alarm clock:
Smartphones
have become our constant companions.
It is therefore all the more important to pay attention to the protection of the device.
Especially
cold
and low temperatures in
winter
are harmful.
Therefore, consumers should keep a few tips in mind.
It is particularly important that large
temperature differences in
the device are avoided.
This can cause condensation to form inside the
phone
and cause considerable damage.
This is reported by
wetter.com
.
Manufacturers recommend this operating temperature |
|
|---|---|
Apple |
Between 0 and 35 degrees Celsius |
Samsung |
Operation between 0 and 35 degrees Celsius, storage at -20 to 45 degrees Celsius (switched off) |
Huawei |
Operation between 0 and 35 degrees Celsius, storage at -20 to 50 degrees Celsius (switched off) |
Protect your cell phone in winter: condensation is particularly harmful
There is a
risk of
short circuits
due to
condensation
.
So to avoid temperature fluctuations, the
cell phone
should be
kept as warm as possible outside.
At best, the temperature does not drop below 10 degrees.
The
smartphone's
battery performance can
decrease significantly
at low temperatures
.
The touchscreen can also suffer from the fluctuations and no longer react properly on many models.
To keep the device warm, it should be worn close to the body - e.g. in a jacket pocket.
The
cell phone
does not
cool down
so quickly
due to body heat
.
In addition, a protective cover made of neoprene, wool or felt can slow down excessive cooling.
A simple cell phone sock can also help.
If you want to
make phone calls or listen to music
in the
cold
in
winter
, you should use headphones.
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Cell phones have become a constant companion.
It is all the more important to protect them from the low temperatures in winter.
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Secure your cell phone from the cold in winter: Snow can also be a danger
But not only condensation can be dangerous for the
cell phone
.
Even
snow
can damage the phone.
If this penetrates the case, considerable damage can result - in the worst case, the display no longer works after water damage, as reported by handy.de.
Therefore, the device should be carefully dried and placed on an absorbent surface.
If the battery can be removed, it should also be dried carefully.
Above all, however, the following applies:
Never
shake
a damp
cell phone
.
So the water can only get deeper inside.
Drying with a hairdryer, on a heater or in the oven should also be avoided in any case.
Protect cell phones from the cold in winter: Do not use devices that have cooled down
If the
mobile phone has
cooled down, for example because it was left in the
car
overnight
, it should ideally be switched off before going into a warmer environment.
Changing the temperature too quickly can damage the device, which is why it is advisable to leave it in your pocket for a while.
Then you have to wait, at least half an hour, until the
smartphone
has reached room temperature.
Only then can it be used and charged again.
By the way: Charging only works when the cell phone has reached around 10 degrees.
In order to avoid nasty surprises, you should not only leave your cell phone in the car, but also some other things.
Because at the low temperatures there is a risk of damage.
Jogging in winter *, on the other hand, can be good for the immune system.
A general practitioner answers the most important questions in an interview.
(Karolin Schaefer)
* hna.de is part of the nationwide Ippen digital editorial network.
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