Winter has now officially arrived in the northern hemisphere and T-Mobile has it
tips for smartphone users to ensure their devices perform optimally even when cold, snow and wind swirl all around. The battery is a part of the phone that is profoundly affected by temperatures down south.
T Mobile notes that if you charge your phone battery in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, battery efficiency may be reduced, charging rates will drop, and cell life will decrease.
SO T Mobile's suggestion is to make sure your phone is warmed up. Make sure the device is at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before plugging it in to charge. This will preserve battery life during the winter. On iOS, enabling your iPhone's low power mode (Settings > Battery > Low power mode) or by enabling Battery Saver mode on an Android device (Settings > Battery > Battery saver) will help you get the most out of your phone on those truly arctic days.
If you go out in cold weather, don't let your phone be subjected to the harsh weather. Instead, make sure to place the phone in your jeans or jacket pocket. Personally, I like to put my phone in a chest pocket on the front of my shirt and cover it with a waterproof parka which does a great job of keeping my iPhone 15
Pro Max warm and dry.
During a winter storm, keep your phone in a pants or jacket pocket.
If you own True Wireless Bluetooth headphones, you can let your phone stay warm in a pocket while using the headphones to take calls. And other accessories can help your phone avoid winter weather. A thermal case may be available to keep your phone warm. However, not all thermal cases offer water resistance, so if you anticipate snow or ice, make sure your phone has some protection on that front.
It's great to have your phone protected from winter weather, but what about your network?
T Mobile said: “For more than two years now,
T Mobile has added more backup power to more sites than ever before with a 30% increase in investments in grid reinforcement to reduce service interruptions. That means there are more fixed backup generators on even more towers, cell sites and other critical network locations across the country. »
The carrier continued: “T-Mobile also added 50% heavy-duty satellite disaster response vehicles to its ready-to-response fleet this year. All of that, along with portable generators, refueling trucks, centers command, community support trucks and more — allows T MobileEmergency response teams will quickly restore critical connectivity if the local power grid is impacted during a storm.
Before you know it, the weather will get a little warmer and the days longer. And then your biggest concern will be trying to keep your phone cool during the spring and summer. It’s a cycle we go through every year.
