< IMG SRC = "/Uploads/Blogs/5b/43/IB-1IJMD4O7M_6FC93162.jpg" Alt = "Is it worth charging a cold phone: Important tips for users"/> ~ ~ < h2 > How cold affects smartphones

< p > in cold conditions, especially at temperatures below zero, smartphone performance can worsen significantly. The processors work more slowly, which leads to delays in tasks, and the batteries are discharged much faster. Prolonged gadget in the cold can cause it to turn off. That is why experts advise to reduce the use of devices in the cold to a minimum.

< H2 > Risks of damage at low temperatures

< P > Low temperatures increase the risk of smartphone damage. Under the influence of cold, the screen and internal components become brittle, which makes the device more vulnerable to cracks and breakdowns, even with slight strokes or falls. In order to protect their gadget in winter, experts recommend the use of thermal schools that help maintain heat and prevent overcooling. Dense fabric covers, in & rsquo; iced or synthetic materials create a thermal insulation layer, reducing the effect of cold.

< h2 > negative cold weather effect on battery

< p >Leaving the smartphone for a long time in a cold car also worsens its operation. Lithium batteries used in most modern devices lose their capacity at low temperatures, which leads to a faster battery discharge. To avoid negative consequences, experts advise to keep the device closer to the body, for example, in the inner pocket of clothing.

< h2 > How to properly use the phone in the cold

< p > when using a smartphone on the street for calls is better to use Bluetooth. This helps to reduce the contact of the device with cold air and avoid sharp temperature changes. If the gadget is freezing, it should be heated to room temperature gradually. This prevents condensation inside the body. Using artificial heat sources to accelerate the heating process can damage the components of the device, so this should be avoided.

< H2 > Charging a cold phone

< P > It is important to pay attention to their gadgets no less than in summer. Before going outside, it is important to fully charge your phone, activate energy saving mode, turn off geolocation and close all the background programs. These simple measures will help to extend the phone time in the cold.

< P > In general, take care of your technologies in any weather. Get to our recommendations and use gadgets safely in winter!

Natasha Kumar

By Natasha Kumar

Natasha Kumar has been a reporter on the news desk since 2018. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times Hub, Natasha Kumar worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my natasha@thetimeshub.in 1-800-268-7116