Will putting my phone over the cars heat vent damage the phone. I am considering purchasing a magnetic vent type mount for my phone while I am in the car. Would then heat from the vent cause problems for th phone?

Will putting my iPhone 6+ in front of a car's heating/ cooling vent damage the phone? I am considering purchasing a magnetic vent mount and want to know if the temperature from the vent will damage the phone.

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 9.3.5

Posted on Aug 31, 2016 8:10 PM

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Aug 31, 2016 8:13 PM in response to Lzdavenpo

Yes. Read below:

Operating temperature iPhone is designed to work in ambient temperatures between 32° and 95° F (0° and 35° C) and stored in temperatures between -4° and 113° F (-20° and 45° C). iPhone can be damaged and battery life shortened if stored or operated outside of these temperature ranges. Avoid exposing iPhone to dramatic changes in temperature or humidity. When you’re using iPhone or charging the battery, it is normal for iPhone to get warm.

If the interior temperature of iPhone exceeds normal operating temperatures (for example, in a hot car or in direct sunlight for extended periods of time), you may experience the following as it attempts to regulate its temperature:

  • iPhone stops charging.
  • The screen dims.
  • A temperature warning screen appears.
  • Some apps may close.

Important: You may not be able to use iPhone while the temperature warning screen is displayed. If iPhone can’t regulate its internal temperature, it goes into deep sleep mode until it cools. Move iPhone to a cooler location out of direct sunlight and wait a few minutes before trying to use iPhone again.

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Will putting my phone over the cars heat vent damage the phone. I am considering purchasing a magnetic vent type mount for my phone while I am in the car. Would then heat from the vent cause problems for th phone?

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