u/343guilityspark

Heat dissipation tips when using android auto?

I bought myself a Z Flip 5 around january 2024 and so far it's been the best phone I had. 0 screen issues aside of having to change the screen protector film once a year (it would peel from the middle).

However I have started using android auto after discovering my car has such function and ever since I've been using it I realized my phone would get hot. Very hot. Left it out of my pocket while driving in case that'd help something but so far no change.

Now with the recent temperatures being constant 42/43ºC (110ºF) and despite the AC being on, my phone gets so hot that either it become laggy, can't touch it for a while or straight up tells me that it's overheating and I can't open any application.

I'm thinking on removing the plastic case and using it without but I'm not sure if it's a good idea. Is there maybe a case that is much better at dissipating heat perhaps? Any tip on what can I do?

Thanks in advance

Edit: Just in case, I mean using the phone after driving. Not while I'm driving.

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u/343guilityspark — 8 hours ago