A user reports a cell phone is getting hot. Which of the following are MOST likely to be possible causes? (Choose three.)

The correct answer is A. Using the device as a Wi-Fi hotspot C. A failing battery H. Too many open applications. Using the device as a Wi-Fi hotspot, a failing battery, and too many open applications are the most likely causes of the cell phone getting hot. These actions require the phone to use more power and processing, causing it to heat up.

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Options

AUsing the device as a Wi-Fi hotspot
BA cracked screen
CA failing battery
DLess than 15% free storage space on the phone
EPrivileged control
FRecurring prompts to install OS updates
GGranting too many application camera permissions
HToo many open applications

How the community answered

(50 responses)

A
76% (38)
B
6% (3)
E
2% (1)
F
14% (7)
G
2% (1)

Explanation

Using the device as a Wi-Fi hotspot, a failing battery, and too many open applications are the most likely causes of the cell phone getting hot. These actions require the phone to use more power and processing, causing it to heat up.

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#Mobile device troubleshooting#Overheating#Battery performance#Resource utilization

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