When traveling by car, your phone can overheat because it is working through Android Auto or CarPlay, searching for wireless signals, charging, or sitting in a sun-heated cabin. Removing the phone case, keeping the car comfortable, downloading content in advance, and taking the phone with you when you stop can help reduce the heat it has to manage.
Keep the phone and cabin cool
If your phone has a case, consider removing it while traveling. A case may trap heat, even though it can also make the handset less likely to slip or be damaged if it is dropped or bumped.
The general rules for keeping a phone cool still apply when you are driving, with the added requirement that the phone remain connected to the car in some way. Keep the entire cabin at a comfortable temperature. Most importantly, do not leave the phone in the car when you stop somewhere, because sunlight can quickly heat it up.
Limit what your phone does
A phone connected to Android Auto or CarPlay can provide directions and stream music, among other functions. You can reduce the heat it produces by limiting how much work it does. If you can wait to receive calls and voice-activated messages, avoid handling them until the end of the trip.
Downloading songs, podcasts, and maps before leaving means the phone does not need to retrieve as much data from the cloud. It also reduces the need to constantly search for wireless signals while you are on the road. That means less work for the phone’s modem and, overall, less heat.
Both Apple Maps and Google Maps let you download maps before a trip. In Apple Maps, tap your profile photo, then Offline Map, followed by Add Offline Map, and find your destination. In Google Maps, tap your profile picture, then select Offline Maps > Choose your own map and choose the area you want to cover.
You may still need to charge the phone, connect it wirelessly, take a call in direct sunlight, or stream music through its mobile connection. Try to minimize those situations. Also check the phone’s temperature regularly when it is connected to Android Auto or CarPlay, so you can take action if it starts getting too hot.
Source: www.wired.com