Is it normal for cellphone batteries to get warm when in use? I have a
simple phone, LG 221c. If I'm on the phone for awhile, the rear of the
phone gets very warm by the battery. Also, when I get a beep that says
the battery needs charging, the rear of the phone gets very warm too. I
have noticed that the battery does not last as long as it used to,
however, it's been very cold weather, and it's often outside in my car,
so I assume that has something to do with it. Yet, it seesm that even
in the house it needs charging more than it used to. I suppose like all
batteries, it's getting weak. The phone is about one year old. But
getting warm like that has me concerned. I have heard about some cell
batteries exploding.

Thanks for all replies

On Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:30:57 -0600, wrote:

Is it normal for cellphone batteries to get warm when in use? I have a
simple phone, LG 221c. If I'm on the phone for awhile, the rear of the
phone gets very warm by the battery. Also, when I get a beep that says
the battery needs charging, the rear of the phone gets very warm too. I
have noticed that the battery does not last as long as it used to,
however, it's been very cold weather, and it's often outside in my car,
so I assume that has something to do with it. Yet, it seesm that even
in the house it needs charging more than it used to. I suppose like all
batteries, it's getting weak. The phone is about one year old. But
getting warm like that has me concerned. I have heard about some cell
batteries exploding.

Thanks for all replies

I don't know about what you said, but the battery on my cordless phone
wasn't lasting as long as it used to. 2 hours on the phone down to 40
minutes or so. And when it recharged, it got hotter than I remembered
it doing. Bought a new battrey, a cheap one from ebay or amazaon, and
it lasts longer. Doesn't get hot during recharge, but otoh, never
gets as fullly discharged as it used to.

On Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:30:57 -0600, wrote:


Thanks for all replies

IOW, I think the important factor is, Does your phone keep its charge
all day, even when you talk on the phone as much as you ever would?

Or more than one day if it used to and it's not convenient to charge it
every night.

I wouldn't worry about how hot it got when talking unless it got too hot
to hold.

OTOH, it probably does mean you need a new battery so maybe buy one now.

micky posted for all of us...

And I know how to SNIP

OTOH, it probably does mean you need a new battery so maybe buy one now.
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wrote:
Is it normal for cellphone batteries to get warm when in use? I have a
simple phone, LG 221c. If I'm on the phone for awhile, the rear of the
phone gets very warm by the battery. Also, when I get a beep that says
the battery needs charging, the rear of the phone gets very warm too. I
have noticed that the battery does not last as long as it used to,
however, it's been very cold weather, and it's often outside in my car,
so I assume that has something to do with it. Yet, it seesm that even
in the house it needs charging more than it used to. I suppose like all
batteries, it's getting weak. The phone is about one year old. But
getting warm like that has me concerned. I have heard about some cell
batteries exploding.

Thanks for all replies

Might be battery trouble. All phones of mine got warm because it's
outputting power, an also dissipating power in transmit. Mostly in a weaker
signal area, it will go to full power.

I had a panasonic which I mostly left plugged into charger. After maybe a
year, the battery was getting fatter. I finally replaced it, but still
worked.

Greg