The batteries of any device are much more fragile than it seems: in addition to losing capacity due to their own operation, they suffer if they are not in adequate temperature ranges, usually between 0 and 35ºC. And with the summer, it is all too common for them to exceed the maximum, so you have to pay special attention to the temperature of the phone.
If the batteries of any device are already delicate in themselves, in summer you still have to be extremely careful if you want them to retain their capacity as long as possible. Because heat poses the greatest threat to the chemical components inside batteries, as well as the reactions that occur when storing and recovering electrical energy. Manufacturers build alerts into mobile software, although we can do a lot more for our batteries than waiting for those alerts to go off.
The less temperature rises your battery experiences, the better.
Each mobile includes a series of temperature sensors responsible for determining the degrees that affect the various key components for the operation of the device. The operating system constantly analyzes the temperature of the processor, for example also the temperature of the battery; which usually determines the average performance on the phone. The more workload the components have, the higher the degrees they must dissipate; to which are added those of the environment in which the mobile operates.
Heat affects the chemical reactions that occur inside lithium-ion batteries, it also affects the battery components themselves. As has been scientifically proven, these components degrade further if the temperature at which they operate exceeds 50ºC. This is the reason why electric cars have cooling systems for their battery pack, both liquid and air. And mobiles include layers of passive cooling in addition to an emergency system that cuts the performance of the entire phone if it exceeds a maximum temperature, usually above 55/60º C (may vary by brand) .
For a battery to function properly and retain its life as long as possible, its temperature must not exceed 45º C (or, at least, for a long time). Ideally, said temperature should be between 0 and 35º, but, as in summer it will be very difficult not to exceed this maximum in the event of a heat peak, a good idea is to set a temperature alarm because the cell phone warns if the battery is too hot. And it’s really easy with one of our main apps: Ampere.
- Download the Ampere app if you don’t already have it on your Android.
- Open the app and click the gear in the top right to open the menu.
- Click on “Configure alerts”.
- Accept Ampère’s permissions.
- Once permissions are enabled, check “High battery temperature“.
- Select “Battery Temperature” and mark the degrees for the app to warn you. By default, the alarm is at 60°C, but we recommend setting the limit to 45 or 50°C.
When the battery sensor installed in your mobile battery detects that the temperature exceeds the set limit, Ampere notifies you. At this moment The most recommended thing is to let the phone rest, it is as cool a place as possible and keep out of direct sunlight. You can also choose to turn it off until you notice it returns to normal temperature.
Each mobile has its own alarm system against overheating, but it is better not to let it activate: if you manually control the heat, your phone will last longer
The mobile battery isn’t going to break overnight just because it heats up, but it all adds up: an alert will help you realize that the mobile is too hot. Because the more you do to avoid temperature rises, the longer your phone’s battery will last.
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