Why the iPhone turns off in the cold and how to deal with it

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Every Yabloko player should know.

Winter is a great time of the year, but not for our iPhones. As soon as the thermometer drops below zero, they begin to turn off on the street. A sad fact that I come across from year to year. Why this is happening and what to do about it, I’ll tell you now.

What happens to the iPhone in the cold

Frosty air and iPhone don't work well. The latter begins to quickly discharge, slow down or suddenly turn off. According to Apple, the optimal temperature for normal iPhone operation is between 0 ° C and + 35 ° C. It can be stored in the switched off state at temperatures from –20 to +45 ° C.

In fact, the iPhone starts to behave strangely at temperatures close to zero. The screen responds poorly to pressing, the smartphone loses the network, reboots on its own or turns off altogether. Why is that?

The fault is lithium-ion batteries. In the cold, the ions of the batteries lose their properties, as a result, the internal resistance increases, and the capacity is lost. It is lost, of course, temporarily, but because of this, the iPhone can turn off, even with more than half the charge.

How to deal with it

1. Charge iPhone up to 100% before going outside

Simple but effective advice. The more the iPhone battery is charged before going out, the longer it will last. It is better to charge it completely before going out into the cold.

2. Wear your smartphone in a case

I don't like covers. There is no desire to hide something as stylish as the iPhone X in a case. However, in winter, he will not only save the smartphone from meeting the asphalt, but also will not let it freeze quickly.

3. Use headphones

Use headphones with a headset for communication in winter, so as not to take your smartphone out of a warm pocket once again. Regular wired cables are best suited, in which there are no batteries: this means that they will not be blunt in the cold.

Although my AirPods have survived one winter already and there were no problems. However, these are rather questions for the winter.

4. Run heavy games

To heat up the processor and keep the battery cool, run some heavy application or game before going outside.

5. Don't use your iPhone as a navigator in winter

The iPhone does not work very willingly in a cold car after a night out, so it is undesirable to use it as a navigator in winter, otherwise it will turn off on the way to work. Also, during this time of year, don't leave your iPhone in your car, not even for a short time.

6. Hold iPhone closer to your body

It's better to carry iPhone in your inner pocket, closer to you. If the smartphone is in the side pocket of a jacket or jeans, it is more likely that it will freeze and turn off.

What to do if iPhone is frozen and turned off

First of all, take your smartphone to a warm place. Warm up iPhone gradually to avoid sudden changes in temperature. You cannot put the phone on the battery or keep it by the stove in the car - otherwise condensation may appear.

It is also not worth rushing to charge immediately, it will only harm the smartphone. Try to turn it on after 30-40 minutes. Turned on? Cool. If not, and the charging icon hangs on the screen, then the battery is completely discharged.

In winter, it is better to always have an external battery with you to recharge your smartphone at any time. It should be compact, lightweight, practical. The optimal battery size is 10,000 mAh. Less - it makes no sense, more - usually heavy, and with this, not all airports will let you through. We'll have to explain what this thing is and why you need it.

Which external battery to choose

First of all, I recommend Xiaomi batteries. Reliable, stylish and comfortable. If Apple made external batteries, they would look something like this.

I use Mi Power Bank Pro 10,000 mAh. Aluminum, thin, in Space Gray, almost like a MacBook. There is a fancy USB-C through which it charges. There is support for fast charging, both for the battery itself and for devices connected to it.

The only but: the aluminum case is not the most suitable option for winter, it is better to choose plastic. And one USB is not enough, I would like a couple. Otherwise a great thing, I advise.

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The second cool battery is ASUS ZenPower ABTU005. Small, plump - and again nothing superfluous. The volume of the battery is 10,050 mAh. There is a USB port for output and microUSB for charging the battery itself. It gives out 2, 4 A, it charges itself for exactly 5 hours.

The third battery I recommend is the Harper PB-10005. Black box for 10,000 mAh with microUSB and a pair of USB. This is extremely useful because you can charge, for example, iPhone and headphones at the same time. It gives out 2, 4 A, operating voltage - 5 V. The battery itself is charged for 5-6 hours.

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I hope these tips will help you get through the cold with your beloved smartphone.