How to Protect Your Phone from the Summer Heat

Long days, sunny skies, and outdoor adventures, summer is a great time to unplug from stress, but not from your smartphone. Whether you're navigating a road trip, capturing vacation photos, or staying connected poolside, your phone is your essential sidekick.

Unfortunately, smartphones and summer heat don’t mix well. Overheating is one of the most common issues device owners face during the warmer months, and it can lead to serious damage if ignored.

Here are some expert-backed tips to help protect your phone from overheating this summer, and what to do if it starts acting up.

1. Avoid Direct Sunlight Exposure
Leaving your phone on a beach towel or dashboard might be convenient, but it’s a fast track to overheating. The glass and metal in smartphones absorb and retain heat, especially when under direct sunlight.

Quick Tip: Keep your phone in a shaded area or tucked away in a bag when not in use. If you're outdoors for long periods, consider using a UV-protective case or sunshade.

2. Turn Off Unnecessary Features
Using GPS, Bluetooth, mobile data, and high screen brightness simultaneously can generate a lot of internal heat.

Before heading out:

• Close background apps
• Turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi if you're not using them
• Use airplane mode when possible
• Lower your screen brightness

These small steps go a long way toward reducing your device’s workload, and its temperature.

3. Don’t Charge in Hot Environments
Charging naturally warms your device, but when paired with summer temperatures, it can overheat quickly.

Avoid charging your phone in your car, on a sunny patio, or while it’s in a warm pocket or bag. Let it cool down before plugging in, and use official or certified chargers to prevent excess heat during charging.

4. Remove the Case If It’s Getting Hot
Your phone’s case helps protect it from drops, but it can also trap heat. If you notice your phone getting unusually warm, temporarily removing the case can help it cool down faster.

However, be sure to place it on a flat, shaded surface, not in a fridge or freezer, which can cause condensation and damage the internal components.

5. Use Battery Saver Mode
Battery saver mode doesn’t just preserve power, it also reduces the strain on your device. Less strain means less heat. Enable this feature when you're out in the sun to keep things running cooler for longer.

6. If It Overheats, We’re Here to Help
Even with the best precautions, phones can still overheat, and when they do, they may slow down, freeze, shut off, or worse. If your phone shows signs of heat damage, like screen glitches, swollen battery, or failure to turn on, it’s time to bring it in.

At CPR Cell Phone Repair, our expert technicians can assess the issue and repair heat-related damage before it worsens. Whether it’s a failing battery, warped screen, or internal short, we’ve seen it all, and we’ll get your phone back in shape fast.

Find your nearest CPR Cell Phone Repair store at cellphonerepair.com/locations and stay cool this summer, without stressing over your smartphone.