Overheat / Warm

[unity04]

I'm curious to know how the phone handles the working processors- has your phone warmed up when i. in use OR ii. while charging?

 

[SysAdmNj]

The one at the store was definitely warm. And when I got to it, noone was using it.

 

[redrider67]

Mine gets warm if I'm on it for a while, my son was playing Angry Birds on it for about 15 minutes and it got pretty warm

 

[instrucrat1]

Mine also gets warm after use

 

[iPhoneMilk]

Mine also gets warm =(

You know what, when i was watching the guy talk about it AT CES he definitely said it wouldn't get warm b/c of the tegra 2... looks like he was just fibbing. =X

 

[Sinfulvoid]

Mine isn't getting warm.

Buy a good case and the problem will be solved. If the phone downs overheat it will be covered.

 

[chicknlil]

Mine was a bit warm when charging but not in an ohmygawdimgonnaburnmyhand kinda way. My Captivate got much warmer than this has so far.

 

[Erick161]

Mine was a bit warm when charging but not in an ohmygawdimgonnaburnmyhand kinda way. My Captivate got much warmer than this has so far.

mine was exactly that when i woke up. it was HOT to the touch. And it stopped receiving the charge (even though it was plugged in!).

 

[shalemail]

Mine is running at about 90 degrees constant, I don't consider that hot at all.

 

[Roze]

Put how warm/hot your phone gets when being used or charging. I know that phones usually get warm when charging, especially around the battery area. My Nexus would be from 35-40 degrees when it was charging. When it's being used for more than half an hour it was around 25-30 degree (from memory). This was what I grudge from other members here with other Android devices.

 

[razholio]

mine was exactly that when i woke up. it was HOT to the touch. And it stopped receiving the charge (even though it was plugged in!).

You need to return that thing to the store and exchange for another one. I know some of the early craptivates had issues with screen, battery, shutting off, and heat.

 

[Willy Willy]

Where do you get the battery temp??? Mine gets really warm

 

[shalemail]

Where do you get the battery temp??? Mine gets really warm

Many apps on the market offer this as an option, I use system panel lite, it's free.

 

[evilbastard]

My IPhone and my Atrix will get hot if I am streaming audio while charging. My IPhone has lasted 2 years so far and no problems.

 

[Willy Willy]

Put how warm/hot your phone gets when being used or charging. I know that phones usually get warm when charging, especially around the battery area. My Nexus would be from 35-40 degrees when it was charging. When it's being used for more than half an hour it was around 25-30 degree (from memory). This was what I grudge from other members here with other Android devices.

Mine is at 36 with normal use and to me that is warm

 

[Roze]

Mine is at 36 with normal use and to me that is warm

Found this, it's for the Droid X, but Moto talked about its phone line in general too:

DROID X - Gets hot during use or when charging the battery.



Why does my phone get hot during use or when charging the battery?





It is possible phones will become warmer during heavy use. This is normal behavior especially if you are transmitting data, talking for an extended period of time, or playing games or music on the device. In these conditions, the phone is transmitting and utilizing alot of power on the device which will generate heat.

Motorola phones manufactured in 2009 or later have a "cool down mode" function. This feature is designed to protect the battery and circuit board. If the internal temperature of the phone exceeds 136 degrees Fahrenheit, the device will shutdown all functions except emergency calls. When this happens it will display a cool down mode message. Once overheated, a phone will not regain full functionality until the internal temperature drops below 136 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure you are not leaving the phone in locked cars, in direct sunlight, on warm or hot items such as heaters or radiators, or any location that produces heat that will heat up the phone.

If your phone is getting hot while charging, you should immediately disconnect the charger from the wall and the phone. Please follow the steps below to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Try plugging in another charger if one is available and see if the issue persist. If the charger is defective you can process you should discard immediately or process for a warranty return if still under warranty.
2. Remove the battery door and battery from the device, inspect the battery and battery connections. Ensure there is no damaged to the battery, battery pins or contacts on the device. If you have damage to the battery or charging pins, please discontinue use and submit the phone for repair.
3. Check to ensure the battery and charger are Motorola Original Equipment. While other 3rd party batteries and chargers may fit the device, they have not been certified and tested to Motorola's high standards and could damage your device.
4. Inspect the phone to ensure there is no signs of liquid damaged that may have damaged the electronics in the phone. If there are signs of liquid damage please remove the battery from the device and seek a replacement unit from your authorized carrier. It is important to note that Liquid Damage is not coverred under the Motorola Limited Warranty and that phones that have experienced liquid damage will not be repaired and will be returned by unrepaired.

Source: https://motorola-global-portal.cust...-hot-during-use-or-when-charging-the-battery..

 

[Erick161]

Mine is between 90-93F now, i'll see what its like tonight when its charging. Hopefully it was a fluke...

 

[instrucrat1]

While playing games its getting hot (not warm)...... getin to my nerves.... thinking to return it....it is strange its not battery but area around sim card.....

Also if any one came across screen shift to left while playin games like (Classic Tetris, breakblock, Meteor etc)....Not sure if it is because old games are not compatible with high pixel??? or it is phone problem

 

[sdbe]

This is from page 66 in the Atrix/ATT manual:​

'In very limited circumstances, such
as where your phone has been exposed to
extreme heat, a ​