Smartphones are becoming an important part of our lives. With smartphones increasingly adding processing power and packing large batteries with fast-charging technology, a heavy workload can take a toll on smartphones too. An example of such usual behavior is overheating of the device and the device battery. Processors reaching range up to gigahertz and RAM up to 8 Gigabytes make Android phones very powerful. With so much power; more heat is generated, and a small device such as a smartphone makes it hard to release the heat properly.

No matter, whatever brand of Android phone you are using but somewhere every one of them is facing the issue. Too much overheating can eventually lead you owning an expensive paperweight. An overheated smartphone usually runs slowly, drains the battery fast, shorten its life span, or even explode. Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 incident reminds of the real consequences. If you notice your smartphone getting overheated often, act fast and try to fix overheating problem yourself first. This article gives a few troubleshooting techniques that would help you fix Hisense overheating problem.

How To Fix Hisense Overheating Problem?

Step 1: Avoid using your phone too much

Smartphones have become powerful, but are not made for continuous use, unlike gaming consoles or PCs. You may be using your phone for a long duration. Running heavy applications, games etc are a frequent cause of overheating. Thus, leave your smartphone for some time to give it some rest. Keep in in a cool, dry place or somewhere where it does not get overheated.

Step 2: Remove your smartphone case

Most of us use a smartphone case either to make our smartphones look fancier or to protect it from damages. A smartphone case traps much heat emitted from the smartphone. If the device needs to be cool a bit, strip it and expose the body to the air. Removing it can reduce overheating problem on your device.

Step 3: Reboot your phone

Along with the steps above, rebooting the device may solve your issue. It would close any faulty application and give a rest to both your smartphone and its battery. If your smartphone has a removable back panel, remove that. Also if your smartphone battery is user-removable, take out the battery and let it cool down.

Step 4: Kill unwanted apps

Multitasking can be a bane if you use too many applications at a single time. Try to kill every application after you have used it and if it is not needed anymore. If possible, try to close all the applications. Open the ‘recent’ apps section of your smartphone and exit from all the applications. Applications playing in the background lead to both processing power and graphics drain out leading to extensive overheating of the device.

Step 5: Check for surrounding conditions

Avoid keeping/using your smartphone in hot surroundings. Heat from direct sunlight and the smartphone’s processing power are bound to heat up your device. If the phone is extremely hot, stop using it and move it to cold it, do not use the phone until it cools down.

Step 6: Turn Off Bluetooth, GPS, NFC

Some applications run Bluetooth or GPS continuously in the background scanning for available networks or to detect your location. It is therefore suggested to keep it switched OFF when you are not using the maps. You can also turn OFF ‘location access’ for those apps which tend to automatically turn on GPS. You should also turn OFF the Bluetooth when not in use as it adds load to the processor by continue to keep the smartphone awake. Similarly, NFC is also responsible for overheating if it is turned ON for a long time. Always check if any such useless connectivity option is working in the background.

Step 7: Clear all types of cache files

Although cache files help in faster app retrieval, accumulated or uncleared cache files can have a dire effect on your smartphone’s performance. Navigate to Settings » Apps » Downloaded. Tap on each app that you have downloaded and press ‘Clear Cache’. You also need to clear the storage cache which is a different section placed in the Settings » Storage » Cache Memory. This should be done time to time even if you are not experiencing any issues such as overheating etc.

Step 8: Update to the latest apps and firmware

There are possibilities that your smartphone is running un-optimized Apps and OS. It is quite possible that some application has generated bugs and issues which has an adverse effect on your smartphone performance. Applications that are not updated might gather such bugs which might be causing problems such as overheating etc. For this, update the apps by navigating to Google Play Store » My apps and games » Update all. You can also update a particular application by searching for it on the Google Play Store and tap Update. Similarly, outdated software runs inefficiently or have some bugs which overuse the cell phone’s processor and thus cause your phone overheats. To check firmware and OS updates, navigate to Settings and find the About Phone tab and then system updates. You must also install the OS patches which you get from the mobile phone manufacturers, to ensure bug fixes and keep all your apps up to date.

Step 9: Check issues with the charging brick and cable

If your phone is overheating while you charge it, it could be that there’s an issue with the charging cable or the brick. When done without proper precautions, it may lead to immoderate heat generation. Try using another adapter/cable and see if that fixes the issue. Always use original chargers for their device. Also, provide proper ventilation at the place where the device has been kept for charging.

Step 10: Perform a hard reset

If none of the above methods is of any help, go for a hard reset. You might not be known if there is a hardware issue or a software bug due to a virus or malware. Hard reset is summoned as the fix to most of the issues which also include fixing to battery draining issues. But before proceeding, make sure to back up all important data as after completing hard reset, all data will be wiped off. Here is how you can perform a hard reset. 1) Turn off the phone. 2) Press and hold the Volume Up key and Power key simultaneously 3) Release the keys when the Android system recovery screen appears. 4) Use volume keys as navigator to highlight the “wipe data/factory reset” option and then use the Power button to make the selection.

Step 11: Approach the nearest service center or technician

There is a good possibility that there may be a fault with your smartphone battery. Most batteries need replacement after a year, and users should change batteries at the necessary time as old batteries are more prone to overheating. If your phone is in warranty, you can claim a free battery replacement. Else you should invest a new battery for your smartphone. Avoid using the third party cheap batteries for your phone as it may damage the internal circuits and reduce your smartphone life.

Tips to avoid Overheating problem in your smartphone

Even if you do not experience overheating issues or have fixed it, you can always try some measures and precautions to avoid overheating in the future.

  • Users should make sure that they use original chargers for their device.
  • Avoid stifling the device in a pocket, avoid using bulky, thick cases which insulate heat
  • Avoid exposing the device to direct sunlight etc.
  • Monitor the temperature of your device using apps such as the Battery Monitor Widget. This notifies the user if the device heats above a certain limit so that you can take measures and avoid any damage to your smartphone.
  • Try applications such as Device cooler master. These apps help you to cool down your phone when it gets heated up in a short time. It also monitors and checks which apps are consuming more battery and causing heat.
  • If one running electronic device is stacked on top of another running electronic device, overheating is more likely. So, keep your phone separate from other electronic gadgets.
  • Allow your phone to rest after you play games or use the camera for tasks such as video recording, VR etc. This is because the phone requires a lot of CPU power when it is performing such tasks.
  • A virus infected phone can result in overheating problem. Android phones are too much susceptible to malware, so install anti-virus software on your phone.
  • Eliminate functions and apps you don’t use. This also includes app notifications, location services, and useless widgets.
  • Avoid using your phone while it is charging. Also, do not overcharge your phone or keep it hungry. Charge your device when battery level drops to near 30% and unplug it once it reaches an 80% charge.
  • Avoid placing or receiving calls while the signal is poor. This would lead your device to struggle to find a strong signal while you are surfing the internet, which results in the mobile works harder and begins to heat up.