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This time, the keyword is preventing overheating, and I would like to go over a few ways to reduce smartphone heat as much as possible while using your phone.

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In my case, I do not play mobile games on my smartphone these days, but I still remember being surprised in the past when my device became very hot. While preparing this post, I found that although it is not really possible to stop heat from being generated altogether, there are still a few ways to reduce it at least a little, so I gathered the most useful ones here.

Do not use your smartphone while it is charging

I think many people, myself included, have probably used their smartphones while they were still plugged into the charger when the battery was low, but this habit can apparently cause even more heat buildup. It may also have a negative effect on the battery itself, so unless it is something urgent that absolutely needs to be handled right away, it is better to wait until the phone has charged at least a little before using it.

Manage background apps

If too many programs are running in the background, they can affect both heat generation and battery consumption. In my case, I used to ignore alerts telling me to clean up apps I had not used for a long time or manage apps that seemed unnecessary. After looking into this, I plan to deal with those notifications whenever they come up.

Do not use it on or inside soft surfaces like blankets and pillows

We tend to keep our smartphones close by no matter where we are, and bedding is a particularly common example. If you use your phone on top of a soft surface like a blanket or pillow, or leave it tucked inside them, heat may not escape properly, which can make overheating worse. In particular, although it is something we will not be dealing with for a few more months, electric heating pads can be even more dangerous, so this is something to be especially careful about. A smartphone stand that you can set up for use can be both convenient and safe.

Keep the indoor temperature at an appropriate level

The temperature of the smartphone itself matters, but it is also important to keep the room reasonably cool. Especially in summer, setting the indoor temperature appropriately with an air conditioner or similar method can help reduce overheating. I have also heard that smartphone cooling fans can be effective, but since I have not used one myself, I would recommend checking reviews carefully first and then considering whether to buy one.

Adjust in-game settings

It can also help to reduce the load by lowering the effects the game displays. For example, you can turn off other players' character effects so they are not shown, or lower the graphics settings.

What if the phone suddenly gets far too hot?

If the heat rises quickly and the phone feels much hotter than expected, it is best to turn it off and place it somewhere cool so it can cool down naturally. Also, if your smartphone case is thick, heat may not escape easily, so in that case it can help to remove the case for a while and let the heat dissipate. It is also important to keep it out of direct sunlight.

While searching, I also came across cases where people, worried in that situation, put the phone in the refrigerator or place an ice pack on it, but this is definitely something you should not do. It can have a very harmful effect on the inside of the device.

If the game has an official PC version, use it

If the game you play has an official PC version, it is a good idea to make full use of it. In the case of Nexon games such as MapleStory M and 마비노기 모바일, official PC versions are available, so you can play comfortably on PC as well, and thanks to that, I have been able to handle my daily mileage quests very conveniently.

Thank you for reading.