![]() All he got for his trouble was a bulging battery. PCMag's Senior Security Analyst Max Eddy nearly blew up his aging Android phone while trying to remove all traces of Google services in 2019. Look out for any changes in your device's shape, including a protruding screen, an enlarged seam, or a distended chassis that may cause the phone to no longer sit flush with a flat surface. If it's burning hot to the touch, unplug it immediately.Īnother big warning sign is a swollen battery, which can happen if it has been damaged or internal components have degraded. ![]() ![]() (Don't put your face near it, obviously.) Similarly, look out for excessive heat coming from the device, especially when charging. You may not get a warning, but if you hear hissing or popping sounds coming from the phone or smell burning plastic or chemicals, it may be damaged and on the verge of exploding.
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