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Samsung Galaxy S Captivate Model # SGH I897 Build # Éclair.UCJH7
Firmware Ver. 2.1-u
I just got a new Samsung Galaxy S Captivate phone from a local AT&T store in the US. I took the phone home the first day and spent a few hours scrolling thru the menus and getting familiar with the phone. I did a software update on the phone it has ver 2.1. I also went to a few websites to test the browser. I made about 3 calls and talked for about an hour. I had the phone turned on the entire time, I was not in standby mode.
After about 2 hours - the back of the phone where the battery is, started getting hot.
It didn't burn my hand but it was like holding a very hot cup of coffee in your hand. Very uncomfortable. Has anyone else had this problem with a battery getting hot?
Why is the battery overheating? I'm afraid to use the phone now, it might burn up something in the phone or ruin a memory card or something else.
What's causing the battery top get really hot? How do you fix this problem?
My Galaxy S does the same thing. I downloaded an app to see what it runs at. Apparantly around 39-42C, not sure of what that is in F. It never has gotten over 42C. I suggenst replacing the battery if it is getting warmer than that.
It's pretty normal for the battery to get hot from using the internet/data and making calls on the 3G network. Gets even hotter if/when you are in a low signal area and the phone draws extra power from the battery to boost the antenna to maintain the call/connection. There's nothing really to prevent it as it happens on any 3G device/phone. My 3G datacards from Sprint and AT&T both would get hot while in use (actively connected using data).
In my experiences, my phones never really get too hot while in use as most of the areas I use my phone has strong coverage. I have noticed in some areas that aren't as strong, my phone will get warmer sooner than it normally would.
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my iPhone used to get blazing hot, the 2G model, then I got the 3GS model and same thing….Blazing hot… Then I got the captivate, and… Blazing hot after long usage. It never really occurred to me that this was because I was often in a bad cellular coverage area, and all my phones were burning themselves up trying to get a signal. If they just put those big huge antennas back on the cell phones like back in the day, we would not have these issues! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
All these freaking phones i have.. They will all be worthless in 5 years anyhow. LOL
Nexus One, Droid Incredible, HTC Desire, Samsung Galaxy S
iPod Touch 64gb, Droid Eris (reserve)
Blackberry Tour (sold), Nokia N85, Nokia 5530, MyTouch 3G (reserve)
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When a phone gets hot, its not usually the battery but the battery pumping a lot of power into the phone which is pumping a lot of RF. So both the phone circuit and the battery is hot. When it gets hot, expect to see a big down in battery charge. The energy wasted has to come from somewhere.
One cause for this is a weak area signal and the phone is making up for it by boosting its own emission. So yeah the phone is radiating. Some of the radio frequency boost always ends up in heat.
Also watch for news and social networking apps that maybe refreshing in the background. I suggest you turn them off.
If you're using data within a weak signal environment, I would advise to switch wifi instead if a public wifi is available.
I recently bought a Samsung Captivate. I have been spending a few days getting familiar with it and have found that the battery runs a bit hot. Last night (New Years Morning) I had it on charge and was sleeping. I heard a noise and reached for my phone only to find it blazing hot. And yes I mean blazing hot. It appeared the battery had burned itself up. It would not come on or do anything. I took it apart and left it to cool. Some hours later I put the battery back and it seems to be okay. I am not happy with this problem. I don't know what I should do. I'm thinking of taking it back and get what(?) Could it be a defective battery? Otherwise, I think I was falling in great like with this phone. Even though, I am still a bit stuck on my Samsung Blackjack II.
Had similar issue. I was charging the phone while in a call. The battery area got extremely hot and then shut off after 1/2 hour during phone conversation. Would not turn back on until it cooled down (about 20 minutes later) New phone too, bought it 3 days prior to this happening.
Originally Posted by Honeybrownbutte
I recently bought a Samsung Captivate. I have been spending a few days getting familiar with it and have found that the battery runs a bit hot. Last night (New Years Morning) I had it on charge and was sleeping. I heard a noise and reached for my phone only to find it blazing hot. And yes I mean blazing hot. It appeared the battery had burned itself up. It would not come on or do anything. I took it apart and left it to cool. Some hours later I put the battery back and it seems to be okay. I am not happy with this problem. I don't know what I should do. I'm thinking of taking it back and get what(?) Could it be a defective battery? Otherwise, I think I was falling in great like with this phone. Even though, I am still a bit stuck on my Samsung Blackjack II.
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Originally Posted by Honeybrownbutte
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