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Bradley Jolly & Peter Tennick

Common mistake that wrecks mobile phone batteries which can be made worse as we enjoy the sunshine

Our mobile phones have become such a part of our lives that when they start failing and their batteries die it can become a huge upset.

Phone batteries degrade when the device is exposed to heat - including the sunshine the UK is experiencing - but there are ways to prolong their lifespan.

Phones swelter in heatwave temperatures because heat from the sun's rays can damage their internal circuits and batteries., Continued heat exposure can even lead to data loss or screen damage, among other performance issues.

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