The 8 recommendations you must follow to take care of it

Summer is the time of year when most people leave home in Europe, due to the climate and the configuration of the holidays, which in many cases are stipulated as mandatory in the summer periods. This means that the use of mobile phones outside the home is much greater than at other times of the year, with a climate that invites us to move less. We also need to be more careful about cyberattacks.

Smartphones remain the most used electronic devices on a daily basis, and vacations and summer only boost this use, taking more photos, researching more places to visit, chatting more with friends to make projects, etc All this does terminal risk is higher than the rest of the year.

Some studies suggest that between 30% and 40% of all phone accidents happen in the summer. Thus, it is good to take into account what can be done to minimize the risks, both in their use and when storing or preventing theft.

sun and heat

The first thing to watch out for is heat. Smartphones are electronic devices, which means they are designed to operate within a specific temperature range. Normally you don’t get out of these stripes on a daily basis, but in certain settings, like the beach, it can be. For that, it’s a good idea to control the temperature

For this, it is advisable not to use them when charging if you are in a very hot environment. In the same form, it’s not a good idea to leave it in the sun when you are on a terrace or in the swimming pool. This dramatically raises its temperature.

It is also recommended do not use it under direct sunlight for a long time. The reason is that in this scenario, the mobile increases the brightness of the screen to the maximum, which causes it to emit more heat. In addition, the power consumption is also higher, so the battery also heats up.

Sand, water and cream

Besides the heat, there are other things to watch out for in the summer. One of them is water, especially salt water. There are many water and dust resistant mobiles, especially the more expensive ones. Even these models can have problems with salt water because of this, a salt, which can damage certain components. Also, even if our mobile resists these elements, it is possible that a fall has not done so anymore, and it is not something that is easily checked.

The same goes for sand. There is a risk that it could get into the charging port or the speakers and damage something, but even if it doesn’t, it is very easy to scratch the glass of the screen or the back. This will not render the mobile unusable, but it will damage it.

Eventually, Don’t Underestimate Sunscreen used to prevent burns. Using a mobile with hands covered in this substance can cause it to enter the holes for the volume and power buttons, and can damage the internal mechanisms. In addition, the simple use of the mobile with cream in the hands makes it slide much more easily.

Thefts, losses and falls

Losing or having your mobile phone s tolen is possible at any time, but especially in summer. Thieves know that in tourist areas there are a lot more people than usual, and they tend to move into these places. Be pay attention to the mobile, be careful when using it in public and do not leave it on the table

We must also take into account that we can lose it. In Madrid, they recently launched an auction of lost items not claimed by their owners, and hundreds of them are mobile. If we use a smart bracelet or watch, it is a good idea to activate the disconnection notificationwhich will make it vibrate on the wrist when we move away more than normal from our smartphone.

To avoid falls, it is better not to use cream, as mentioned in the previous section, but you can also minimize the effects using a lid and especially tempered glass. Screen breakage is one of the most common accidents these days and the cost of repair is rising.

Using a mobile without internet is something that few consider more. That’s why the data rates with many GB are contracted, but in the summer it is possible that we exceed the limits and want to use public Wi-Fi networks. You need to be careful about the networks you use, as it is possible to collect private data from mobile phones that connect to hacked networks, and this can be a serious problem.

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