I have a heat problem on my Samsung Galaxy S 3. When i play any game (from Subway Surf to Logo Quiz)or when surfing the internet longer than 6 minutes it gets very hot (my sensor shows 40/41 Celsus).It is hot in the lower part of the device.It makes me very frustrated because the phone is only few months old and this haven't happend before. I was wondering is this normal or the phone is broken. Can someone share similar expiriences?
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WAWood8
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Had a similar problem with my first one (I'm on my THIRD, now) and was able to get it replaced -- but Verizon charged me for the replacement.
If yours is fairly new, I would see if you can get it replaced.
Harry2
Extreme Android User
What you feel on the phone's lower part is the processor's heat.
But the sensor shows the temperature of the phone's battery. Because it's the phone's most sensitive component.
The Li-Ion battery's temperature operating range is:
for discharging -20C (-4F) to +60C (+140F).
for charging 0C (+32F) to +45C (+113F).
The battery won't be charged if its temperature is below 0C (+32F) or above +45C (+113F) because the phone's charge controlling will project the battery.
Therefore it'll shut down charging until the battery's temperature will meet again the charge operating range.
So I'd not be worried about this 41C
Harry
But the sensor shows the temperature of the phone's battery. Because it's the phone's most sensitive component.
The Li-Ion battery's temperature operating range is:
for discharging -20C (-4F) to +60C (+140F).
for charging 0C (+32F) to +45C (+113F).
The battery won't be charged if its temperature is below 0C (+32F) or above +45C (+113F) because the phone's charge controlling will project the battery.
Therefore it'll shut down charging until the battery's temperature will meet again the charge operating range.
So I'd not be worried about this 41C
Harry
skatejake51
Newbie
Mine gets fairly hot as well. I'm pretty sure it is normal. Computers build heat, it is the same thing. We just notice it more on our phone because there's no fan to exhaust the hot air.
Your phone is just fine.
Your phone is just fine.
91Firebirder
Well-Known Member
I have noticed this as well and it got to the point where the phone would shut off, I presume to protect itself, I believe because of the heat, which definitely concerned me. I wondered if it had to do with the case I had one it. I've replaced the case and noticed it still gets hot but has not shut itself off. Like has been said, I think it's normal and judging by the location it's the battery. With no fan to cool it off, it's going to heat up.
Harry2
Extreme Android User
Yes, the battery heats up while discharging and charging.
But the main heat comes from the processor ... and that heat increases additionally the battery's temperature.
So far, my phone reached the temperature for to shut down charging, for one time, while navigating in the car.
But I think, if the temperature would increase any how to the limit of the battery's operating temperature, the phone would shut off.
Harry
But the main heat comes from the processor ... and that heat increases additionally the battery's temperature.
So far, my phone reached the temperature for to shut down charging, for one time, while navigating in the car.
But I think, if the temperature would increase any how to the limit of the battery's operating temperature, the phone would shut off.
Harry
ceva321
Android Enthusiast
i was at a xmas party (winter in NYC) lots of people in the house, freezing outside but warm inside, the only thing i was doing with my phone was taking photos, all of a sudden it got really hot and shut itself off......i panicked but let it cool off for a few minutes took the battery out put it back in, turned it on.....back to normal, has not happened since......
