The most important tip first: If it is colder than 0 degrees, only use your device outdoors for a short time.
As our cooperation partner checked4you reports, the cold can kill the warranty on smartphones. If you want to be absolutely sure, don't use it at all and even turn it off. Because displays with liquid crystals can freeze. Touchscreens respond sluggishly or not at all. Glass can also crack.
The cold is also bad for batteries: they work best between 15 and 25 degrees. The further the temperature is from this range, the worse it is for the battery cells. Devices with batteries should not spend too long in the icy cold. You shouldn't expect them to spend a night in the car.
Unnoticed condensation
It can also be problematic if you come from outside into the warm. Unnoticed, condensation can form in your device and lead to a short circuit, for example. Even if the device should actually be able to withstand this for normal use, it would be difficult to prove that you didn't drop it into the water.
Because self-inflicted water damage is usually excluded under guarantee and warranty. This can also be the case if snow falls on your device and breaks it.
Other damage is rarely covered by the warranty if you use your device outside the recommended temperatures. Which area this is for your particular device should be stated in the operating instructions. Apple and Samsung, for example, recommend temperatures between 0 and 35 degrees Celsius for using their phones.
You should follow these tips for your devices in winter, even when temperatures are below zero:
- Carry your smartphones, phablets or tablets as close to your body as possible.
- If possible, avoid using it in sub-zero temperatures and even switch it off in extreme cold.
- If you go from cold to warm, wait at least an hour before turning on or charging your device again.
- Do not charge the device directly when it is cold. The battery can then not absorb the power and can be damaged or even destroyed.
- If you already see moisture under the display glass, switch off your device immediately and put it in a warm, dry place (but not on the heater!). If possible, remove the battery and leave the device open and alone. Drying can take several days.
- Don't try to dry your phone or tablet faster with a hairdryer! The air is too hot, which is not good for the electronics.
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