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Does Android Auto make your phone overheat? Try these 8 ways to cool it down

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STIX ID: report--d092b3d7-e479-5e58-bdd5-191c74415ed5

Feed Name: ZDNet Security

Date Published: 2026-05-27

Date Updated: 2026-05-27

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ZDNET reports that Android Auto's multitasking (navigation, streaming, charging, data) can make phones run hot and provides eight straightforward mitigations—use a wired connection, remove heavy cases, turn off or dim the screen, direct car AC at the phone, use quality cables, close unnecessary apps, download maps for offline use, and disable fast charging—to reduce overheating during drives.

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