The mobile phone It has become by far the most important and used electronic device by users. Practically, it stores the entire life of its owner, from his photographs, to his social network accounts and his online banking passwords.
We do not detach ourselves from them even in summer, even when at times like the current one, in which, in addition, the heat tightens, the device is in danger of losing functionality. At least, if proper precautions are not taken.
So that you don’t get a scare during these days, and you can continue taking advantage of your terminal without any problem, at ABC we collect some tricks that can help you. Especially if you are currently at the beach or have plans to visit the coast in the coming weeks.
Watch out for the heat
High temperatures, as we say, affect some daily aspects of people’s lives. And the ‘smartphones‘, like all electronic devices, are no exception. They also suffer from heat, this being one of their greatest enemies. Although there are also other factors that spoil mobile phones in summer.
Experts from Back Market, a store specializing in refurbishing electronic products, recommend “avoiding direct exposure to the sun.” As they point out, you have to “prevent the terminal from getting too hot and ending up working worse.”
better in the shade
If the terminal is stored in a backpack or bag, and it is in the sun, the heat will continue to affect the device. That’s why experts recommend that you be kept in the shadeand it is even advisable to have it turned off if we cannot avoid having it in the sun for a long time.
What is achieved with this is that it does not overheat, something that can directly affect the state of the battery or the electronic components. Fortunately, the most advanced models include security systems that are disconnected when a maximum temperature is exceeded. To do this, there are some applications designed to control the temperature of the terminal and warn the user that it is too high.
Be careful with the water, especially if it is salty
Currently, mobile phones have protection systems under the IPXX certification. The most advanced ones are submersible for a time and resistant to water and dust. But unless it is specifically designed for it, the vast majority of terminals do not support salt water, that is, that of the sea. This can affect the connectors and damage the device.
«Humidity, water, beach sand or sun creams are other of the most common dangers to which smartphones are exposed in summer. To avoid them, it is essential to make sure your hands are completely dry when you touch the mobile, so that the terminal does not pick up moisture, does not get wet and does not get stained with cream, ”add the experts.
away from the sand
In the event that the terminal has sand, to prevent screen scratches, a good solution is to blow the grains or hit them gently with a cloth, without rubbing. “So that it does not damage the interior electronic components, it is recommended to turn it off and remove the grains by blowing on the exterior openings,” add the same sources.
If it falls into the water…
If the phone falls into water, the ideal is turn it off immediately and do not try to turn it on to see if it works, since the ignition system itself can damage it even more. In addition, it is important to remove the battery (if possible), SIM card and SD card and dry it as much as possible. Afterwards, it is recommended to bury it in rice or in silica gel bags inside an airtight bag for two or three days. “After this process, it is very likely that the terminal will continue to work,” they recommend.