Will the iPhone be damaged if it's in the freezer a lot?

[nds123]

I work at McDonalds, and I have to go into the walk in freezer several times a day. I'm worried that the constant change in temperature will damage my iPhone 5s. I go into the freezer from anywhere to 20 seconds to 5 minutes and then back into the hot sweaty kitchen at least up to 10 times a day. I do like having my phone in my pocket all day, but I am concerned.

 

[ajl]

I work at McDonalds, and I have to go into the walk in freezer several times a day. I'm worried that the constant change in temperature will damage my iPhone 5s. I go into the freezer from anywhere to 20 seconds to 5 minutes and then back into the hot sweaty kitchen at least up to 10 times a day. I do like having my phone in my pocket all day, but I am concerned.

You should be fine. As long as you're not in there for a long period of time. If it's in your pocket, it shouldn't be getting too cold while you're in there. Just don't set it down and forget about it!

 

[Ledsteplin]

I agree with Andrew. Your body heat will keep it safe in your pocket for short periods. But leave it in your pocket.

 

[darlene24]

as long as it's in your pocket. no worries.

 

[PinkBanana]

You shouldn't have your phone on you if you work in a shop or a restaurant anyway. They should be left in a locker so they're kept safe. That's what we're told where I work anyway.

 

[Nophix]

Don't leave it in there, but if its in your pocket, you have bigger problems if the phone dies from cold.

Fwiw, I got home from work after driving through a nasty storm for 2 hours, and forgot my phone in the car, last winter. It was -45 outside. It sat in the car for a full 12 hours and it was just fine.

 

[HAWK]

I had an iPhone 4s ( my old phone ) sit in the console of my truck all last winter and I live in canada with super cold winters and when I decided to give it to my daughter it fired up no problem in the spring.


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[Flow39]

I work in a grocery store in the dairy and frozen department and my managers both have their phones in their pockets. The temp drops to anywhere from -10 to -20 F, but both the Nexus 5 and the iPhone 5s still work perfectly to my knowledge

 

[rocketeer5000]

store your phone in your underwear during work hours just to be safe.

 

[ajl]

store your phone in your underwear during work hours just to be safe.

How exactly would you do that? Just wondering

 

[HAWK]

How exactly would you do that? Just wondering

I think he was being sarcastic


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[kch50428]

You shouldn't have your phone on you if you work in a shop or a restaurant anyway. They should be left in a locker so they're kept safe. That's what we're told where I work anyway.

Theoretically good advice - unless the lockers are symbolism over substance...

 

[kch50428]

store your phone in your underwear during work hours just to be safe.

How exactly would you do that? Just wondering

Repurpose an undergarment designed for conceal/carry of a weapon? Just a thought...

 

[Not Quite Right]

If you're handling food, you should be keeping the cell phone in your locker. That thing has more germs than a toilet seat ... Study: Your Cell Phone Is Teeming with Germs | TIME.com

 

[Flow39]

If you're handling food, you should be keeping the cell phone in your locker. That thing has more germs than a toilet seat ... Study: Your Cell Phone Is Teeming with Germs | TIME.com

That's disgusting

 

[Not Quite Right]

That's disgusting

That's the truth!


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[i7guy]

Heat will kill a battery permanently, cold will reduce the output temporarily.


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