How to Cool Your Overheated iOS Device

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How to Cool Your Overheated iOS Device

This guide will show you how to quickly cool your iOS device after it becomes too hot.

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First, unplug your device from any chargers or headphones.

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Next, take off any cases.

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Take a cloth (regular microfiber here), or washcloth, towel, etc.

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If you have a water bottle, turn it to the MIST side. If you do not have a water bottle, slowly dab your cloth into a bowl of water. Do NOT dunk the towel.

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Give the cloth about three good squirts, or dab it in water until it looks like the one above.

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Scrunch or wring up the towel to get excess water out. Basically, you want the cloth DAMP, not soaked.

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Now, wipe the back of your iOS device with the damp cloth. After about five strokes, use a dry part of your cloth and wipe the water off. Make sure the device is dry to the touch.

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Your device should now be cooler! If you have to repeat any steps, go ahead and do that. It's very important to COMPLETELY dry your device off.

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Use this method on the front screen to get rid of pesky fingerprints, crumbs, and other crusty unmentionables.

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Note: Yes, you are probably thinking, "Why would I put water on my device?". But, I have used a damp cloth to clean my iPod touch for a while now, and no ill effects. Just remember DAMP, not soaked.

You're Done

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