According to the expert, it is better not to use the gadget during this period, but you can make, for example, a one-time call.

“New smartphones are equipped with a maximum battery charge, because of this, modern devices can get very hot.

Also, during recharging, it is strictly forbidden to use some applications, such as games, ”said Masalovich.

The specialist recommended charging the smartphone without a case, as it contributes to heat.

If you dropped your phone, you need to check the battery for cracks, the RT interlocutor advised.

“Battery and charger must be original,” he added.

As previously reported by the Russian Emergencies Ministry, in 2022, more than 500 fires occurred in the country due to smartphones, tablets and mobile phones.

Masalovich stressed that in 86% of cases, the causes of fires were faulty chargers.

Earlier, specialist Ruslan Permyakov gave recommendations on using a smartphone in the cold season.