5 Pre-Explosion Warnings Your Phone Has Been Giving You.

Smartphones are part and parcel of daily life in the digital age, as an assistant, entertainment, and communication. Though convenient, smartphones, therefore, become a risk to safety if not handled correctly. The worst risk related to this aspect is the possibility of a smartphone explosion. Though such instances are few and sparse, knowing the warning signs will enable fewer accidents and ensure one's safety and that of others.

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1. Overheating

Overheating is the most common signal that shows there might be an explosion occurring in your phone. Excessive heat tends to destabilize or heat your internal components, such as the battery or processor and can even malfunction inside your device. Your phone becomes hot, even when not used for a whole day.

2. Bulging or Swelling

Another visible indication that may warn you that your phone is going to explode will be if the battery is bulging out or swollen. This is usually because of internal damage or a chemical reaction in the battery. When the back panel of your phone bulges out or distorts the screen, then it means that is a red flag.

3. Unusual Sounds or Odors

Look for weird sounds or bed smells emanating from your cell phone. Strange sounds, hissing, crackling, or smoky and pungent smells may indicate internal severe damage to your telephone. Most of these symptoms suggest that your cell is experiencing a short circuit or another internal malfunction that may lead to an explosion.

4. Random Power Shutoffs

More frequent and unexplained power shutdowns may also be a foretelling symptom of an impending explosion. If your phone goes off at times without warning, take time to investigate. It might be a faulty battery or some internal component going on the verge of failing.

5. Recent Damage or Liquid Exposure

You risk your phone to explode if it was recently damaged or exposed to water. Exposure to physical damage, such as a cracked screen or charging port, does not protect the inner parts and, therefore, puts the phone at risk of overheating or short circuits. Small amounts of moisture will lead to internal corrosion, weakening the battery.

Prevention of Smartphone Explosions

You cannot eliminate cell phone explosions in the world, but the following are ways you can do so and minimize risk:

Use Original Batteries and Chargers: Always use original batteries and original chargers provided by the manufacturer or reputable third-party dealers. Second-hand or counterfeit accessories tend to have a high probability of overheating, among other safety hazards.

Be Away from Extreme Temperatures: Avoid scorching and cold temperatures while keeping your phone with you. High temperatures can damage and bulge up the battery; extreme cold can make your cell phone's internal activities slow down or even damage internally.

Do not charge when you are sleeping: Many people would wish to have overnight charging when resting. This is risky since your phone might develop a problem while charging, meaning you wake up too late to be awakened by its problem. The best option will be to have your phone charged up when you wake up so that you can check on it occasionally.

A Protective Case: This protects the cell phone from further bodily damage and accidental falls. Hopefully, this will lessen inner damage and secondary explosions.

This, of course, may not happen very often in the case of an explosion of mobile phones; however, being aware of these symptoms will keep one prepared and take all precautions that must be averted. In this article, you will find guidelines regarding safety that are offered. And adopt them according to your safety along with others too.

Sources: CNET, Apple, PCMag, ZDNet, USAToday