The one common cell phone mistake millions will make in coming months trends now

Another scorching summer means people are looking to sunscreen, shades and air conditioning to keep themselves cool. But what about your cell phone?

While you might be enjoying the hot weather, your phone could be sweltering — incurring damage that can cost you serious money down the line.

Heat from the sun's rays can damage your mobile device's internal circuits and even cut down its battery life. Over time, continued heat exposure can even lead to data loss or screen damage, among other performance issues. 

So, if you notice that you phone feels warmer than usual when you're out at the beach or by the pool, here are some failsafe strategies to help cool it down and give your device an endless summer.  

Keep your phone away from other electronics 

If you are resting your phone on another piece of tech, such as your laptop or tablet, you are increasing its proximity to more warmth that may contribute to overheating on a hot day.

Switch it off  

When it's not in use, it might be wise to shut down your phone stops. Think of it like a car in idle, which runs hotter than a car with its engine switched off. 

Keeping all that electricity from needlessly pumping through your phone's circuitry helps prevent it from overheating.

Take off the case 

On a hot day, your phone's case can act as extra layer of insulation, trapping heat like a sweater. 

You won't be bundling up yourself, so when possible let your phone have a breather by letting it go au naturel.

No direct sunlight

Direct solar attention is the last thing your phone needs, so move it to a shaded spot to reduce the amount of heat coming at it from above.

Dim your phone's screen

If your screen feels warm, it may mean that your device's central processing unit (CPU) is overheating. So, try lowering the brightness of your phone's touchscreen and give its CPU a much needed break.

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