2023-11-18 05:42:41
The App Store and Play Store are full of apps that promise to cool your smartphone. They can be very useful in everyday use of the device, or on hot days (like the ones we are currently experiencing). But do they really work? And are they necessary?
According to the g1, these applications reduce the device’s temperature indirectly, as they suggest the user to close applications that are not currently being used, but that continue to consume a lot of memory or battery. Excessive use of memory, battery and processing, in addition to draining the battery more quickly, also causes the smartphone’s components to heat up.
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Installing an app of this type is not always necessary, as both Android and iOS have native features for controlling and managing battery and memory. Consequently, they manage the temperature of the smartphone. To find these options, access “Settings” (on Android) and “Settings” (on iOS).
This is stated by Wesley Gonçalo Ramos, product manager at Simpress, which rents computer devices, and Carlos Souza, operations manager at Pitzi, a cell phone insurance company.
Are these apps worth it?
A new application can manage your device, that is, alert you where consumption is and indicate commands to release others that run in the background. But it will not increase consumption significantly.
Carlos Souza, operations manager at Pitzi, in an interview with g1
That tip is always worth it: check if the application is trustworthy, as many of them can exploit security holes in devices, install viruses, etc. This can be done in the app stores themselves (App Store and Play Store), ensuring that it does not ask for access to information that is useless to it, such as contacts, as well as reading comments from other users.
It is important to note that the temperature of devices can be influenced by other factors, such as the use of non-original or inferior quality cables or chargers. And this, in general, is not mapped by these programs, which are limited to software.
Wesley Gonçalo Ramos, product manager at Simpress, in an interview with g1
Reasons for a smartphone to heat up
Any electronic device can get a little hot – the same goes for smartphones. This is because the device dissipates the electrical energy that passes between its components.
Applications that require greater processing and memory usage, such as games and streaming, end up forcing this dissipation more, causing natural heating.
However, there may be a problem with the device if it is getting too hot, to the point of causing discomfort during use (such as getting your hand too hot). Overheating impairs the device’s performance and can shorten its useful life. The iPhone, for example, warns you when it is overheating (see the featured image in this article).
Tips for cooling your smartphone without using third-party apps
With the evolution of technology, current devices have more mechanisms that protect them from overheating (like the iPhone and its warning message, which stops using the device until it cools down). However, sometimes some extra measures are necessary. Below, see what experts recommend:
Do not leave your cell phone in direct contact with the sun; Do not use rubberized covers, as they concentrate the device’s heat; Close background apps; Whenever possible, deactivate functions that are not in use, such as GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth , etc.;Avoid leaving the smartphone screen brightness at maximum level;Avoid using the cell phone while it is charging;Do not use pirated chargers, as they can not only overheat the device, but also shorten the battery life;Always Keep your apps and operating system up to date, as they tend to optimize the device’s performance and functioning; In extreme cases, turn off your device for a while (preferably, let it cool down well before turning it on again).
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