{"id":6915,"date":"2022-02-09T13:53:45","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T21:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=6915"},"modified":"2023-01-11T13:28:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T21:28:32","slug":"dont-leave-your-phone-out-in-the-cold-5-protective-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/dont-leave-your-phone-out-in-the-cold-5-protective-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"DON\u2019T LEAVE YOUR PHONE OUT IN THE COLD: 5 PROTECTIVE STEPS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the depth of winter, the pace of everyday life naturally slows down. Low temperatures require extra precautions and patience, and your phone is no exception. While our devices don&#8217;t have sensitive circulatory or nervous systems like us, they do have liquid lithium-ion batteries. When the ambient temperature drops below freezing, or 32 degrees Fahrenheit, the speed and performance of lithium-ion batteries plummet dramatically. Smartphone components like LCD screens and circuitry are also vulnerable to extreme temperatures, both high and low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, whether you&#8217;re on team<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/shopping\/choose\/device?filters=Android\" target=\"_blank\"> Android<\/a> or<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/shopping\/choose\/device?filters=Apple\" target=\"_blank\"> iPhone<\/a>, you can protect your phone with a few simple cold-weather safety precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Keep your phone close<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the winter months, a pocket is by far the best place to stash your phone. With your body heat as a close and convenient source of warmth, you can easily prevent your phone from dipping to dangerously low temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Cozy up with a case<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, a case is a jacket for your phone. As with your own winter coat, the more insulated, the better. If you spend extended periods of time outside in the cold or work in low-temperature conditions, it&#8217;s probably worth investing in a phone case with added protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Charge up before you head out<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Battery power takes a major hit in cold temperatures, causing power to drain much faster than usual. Keep your phone fully charged until just before you head out to avoid an immediate dead battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Power off for safety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re venturing out for a winter adventure and plan to be in the elements for more than a few minutes, you can turn off your phone as an added measure of care. You&#8217;ll preserve battery life and usage for when you&#8217;re back in safer, warmer conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Warm back up before use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No one likes a cold start\u2014phones included. Try powering up a frigid phone, and you could trigger a reaction that does real damage. Bring your device back to a normal, warm temperature before using or charging your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For extra clarity, refer to your phone&#8217;s user manual or technical specifications to pinpoint the optimal operating temperature range for your specific device. Regardless, you can take comfort in knowing that with a little extra care, you can keep your phone safe from the cold and make it to spring without losing a step.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the depth of winter, the pace of everyday life naturally slows down. Low temperatures require extra precautions and patience, and your phone is no exception. While our devices don&#8217;t have sensitive circulatory or nervous systems like us, they do have liquid lithium-ion batteries. 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