How does a smartphone battery explode and how you can prevent it

Recently, there have been reports about Xiaomi and OnePlus phones exploding. So, how do phone batteries explode 

Recently, there have been reports about Xiaomi and OnePlus phones exploding. So, how do phone batteries explode 

The most common is excessive heat. If a battery on charge or an overburdened processor becomes too hot very quickly 

Apart from excessive heat, physical damage due to a fall or excessive bending can also damage the integrity of the battery.  

There can also be some damages that are out of users' control, such as devices that are in use for many years and can fade the internal components of the battery. 

How to prevent phones from exploding?

There are certain steps a smartphone user can take to prevent the damage that can lead to an explosion 

1. Use a phone case to avoid physical damage to the device; 2. Avoid extreme outdoor temperatures; 3. Maintain good battery hygiene (charge your phone between 30-80 per cent battery life);

4. Use cables and charges recommended by the company; 5. Keep the phone safe from malware that can potentially damage the battery.