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How do I keep my phone from dying in the cold?

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ched_der
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I've tried the old " zip lock bag and hand-warmer trick" but my iphone 5s is still dying quickly in even somewhat cold temps. Any tips?
8 years ago
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jaimegilfish
Posts: 384 - Karma: 280
Get your battery checked, lifeproof it up and interior pocket!!
8 years ago
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Cotter
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Buy an android.
8 years ago
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Dddsz
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Yeah, your whole problem is that you have an iPhone. Droids are way better in the cold
8 years ago
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milk_man
Posts: 5252 - Karma: 5,975
Keep it in your pants pocket, and bring a portable charger. iPhones suck
8 years ago
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gravel
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Replace the battery and don't charge the new battery overnight. Overcharging cycles kill batteries so if you only charge to 100 then unplug as soon as you can, the battery will last longer with regular use and will also survive the cold better.
8 years ago
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FluidMotion
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I know there are heated cases and insulated cases but I haven't personally tried them. The phone usually just shuts off due to the cold to because it's a lot harder for the phone to run in the cold my android does this too. I would just suggest to keep it off till you absolutely need it when you're out in the cold.
8 years ago
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theabortionator
Posts: 52644 - Karma: 174,888
Handwarmers and or them battery packs.

If you have a couple you can swap them out. If you have a place to charge just rotate them and youre golden
8 years ago
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crotchvent
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put it by your balls to keep it warm
8 years ago
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McNoche
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Leave it in the fucking car you sidesnack. For fucks get off your fucking phone on the ski hill. Cunt.
8 years ago
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daannnnieel
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McNocheLeave it in the fucking car you sidesnack. For fucks get off your fucking phone on the ski hill. Cunt.


10/10 worst advice ever. Keeping your phone on you could mean quite literal life or death.

I came across a guy in the middle of the forest with a broken femur and no phone.


Turn it off and warm it up before you use it.
8 years ago
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McNoche
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daannnnieel10/10 worst advice ever. Keeping your phone on you could mean quite literal life or death.

I came across a guy in the middle of the forest with a broken femur and no phone.


Turn it off and warm it up before you use it.


10/10 you fuck your mom.
8 years ago
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theabortionator
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McNoche10/10 you fuck your mom.


I really don't get some posts on here
8 years ago
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Slush
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I put it in an inside pocket and always make sure I'm toasty. Or if your snow pants have like insulated pockets, Use that, it's worked great for me. I used to have the same problem, you just gotta see what works for you!
8 years ago
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daannnnieel
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McNoche10/10 you fuck your mom.


ill take that as a retraction on previous statement.
8 years ago
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TACO-DOG.exe
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make a little sweater for it

build it a fire and shelter

make it some tea or hot chocolate

pour a hot bath and let it relax for an hour
8 years ago
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corona
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Just get a samsung. They seem to have no problem keeping very warm.
8 years ago
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doublecup
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stick it up an asshole

just find put it up someones asshole lips
8 years ago
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Kylewyle
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https://www.hemetictrading.co/shop/black-insulated-phone-jacket/
8 years ago
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arnie_grape
Posts: 3459 - Karma: 11,912
keep it warm you jagaloon
8 years ago
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fries
Posts: 2979 - Karma: 7,527
My phone stays alive fine with low power mode in my chest pocket.

Get your battery checked, its probably worn out
8 years ago
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Wattyyy
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Treefort Lifestyles...
8 years ago
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GoldFlameChain
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Hand warmers
8 years ago
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SandwichGuy
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Shut it off completely or maybe buy a case that charges your phone.
8 years ago
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Scotty_B
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Buy a portable battery pack that holds 2x the capacity of your phone battery.

so just rep one of these in your coat pocket and plug it into your phone. This basically triples the battery life of your iphone. Heat also plays a role in battery life so keeping your stuff in an interior pocket helps too.

https://www.anker.com/products/A1109011

With this you should be set for a few days even if your battery has been fried by a shitty charger.
8 years ago
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eheath
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Seeing as you have a phone that is 4 years old, the battery is probably worn out and the 5's didnt have great batteries to begin with.

My iphone 6s plus loses about 20-30% at the most skiing on the coldest days, about the same as a warm day too. The newer phones have larger batteries, lower usage components, etc.

I think your best solution is to run it on power save mode, bring an external battery or get a Mophie Juice Pack case to give you some extra battery life. Keeping it warm will help too, but you can only do so much without a hand warmer.
8 years ago
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weastcoat
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I use mine to film sometimes. Get a flimsy silicone case. Put a hand warmer in the case and then put it on your phone so it keeps the battery warm. Throw another hand warmer in your pocket with a battery bank
8 years ago
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MNSkiers
Posts: 1154 - Karma: 7,533
Wear pants under your snow pants like sweats, put them in the pocket of those pants. Also to heat your phone up after it died waste band it. It may sting for the first minute
8 years ago
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Lemuel
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Put it in a coozie. Works every time for me.
8 years ago
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CaptainObvious.
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VinnieFJust get a samsung. They seem to have no problem keeping very warm.


Hilariously clever post goes unnoticed.
8 years ago
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PeppermillReno
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Put it in your most inside layer. This means its a bitch to reach when you are skiing. Jacket breast pockets are the best and better than pants pockets or anything on your sides where it can break on a fall. I've broken 2 good smart phones falling when hucking cliffs or big features.

Hearing that fucking thing ring while you are ripping powder is the worst feeling in the world. McNoche had the right idea with leave it in the car if you are inbounds and don't plan on meeting up with someone on the hill mid day.
8 years ago
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DirtYStylE
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I just upgraded from a 5s. The battery lasted 6 hours from how old it is. So that just might be your issue.

Using a case help, and put it in your innermost layer. You might have to take the case off and warm it up with your hand/skin contact to get the battery juices flowing to turn on .
8 years ago
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milk_man
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VinnieFJust get a samsung. They seem to have no problem keeping very warm.


8 years ago
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HypeBeast
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Stick it in a sock and put that in your inside breast pocket. Seems to do the trick for me. Whenever I don't do this, my phone 100% dies.
8 years ago
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.Asain-Skiier
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I work at a ski shop and we sell little sleeping bags for your phone, they look clutch as fuck.
8 years ago
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RousedWits
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crotchventput it by your balls to keep it warm

I find this really ironic given your username "crotch vent" haha.

But for real though if you wear compression shorts there is usually a pocket meant for putting a cup in, to protect your nuts.

Ive used this pocket to sneak alcohol into sporting events, if it fits a flask, I bet it will fit a phone.
8 years ago
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-eREKTion-
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Am I the only motherfucker who puts a glove warmer in the pocket with my phone?
8 years ago
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DMadd11883
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Don't buy an overpriced trendy phone that doesn't work as well. Check out Blu phones they're cheap and way nice, but yeah basically ditch your sucky phone dude.
8 years ago
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HypeBeast
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.Asain-SkiierI work at a ski shop and we sell little sleeping bags for your phone, they look clutch as fuck.


You guys have a website?
8 years ago
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crotchvent
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RousedWitsI find this really ironic given your username "crotch vent" haha.

But for real though if you wear compression shorts there is usually a pocket meant for putting a cup in, to protect your nuts.

Ive used this pocket to sneak alcohol into sporting events, if it fits a flask, I bet it will fit a phone.

The other ironic thing is your balls are actually cooler than the rest of your body. For sneaking in alcohol that idea seems great and I may end up using it but having your phone in there nowadays would be super uncomfortable.
8 years ago
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ChangeCashMoney
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McNocheLeave it in the fucking car you sidesnack. For fucks get off your fucking phone on the ski hill. Cunt.


Thoughtful, eloquent responses to problems like these are my favorite thing about NS. I love seeing users who are so willing to jump in and offer help!
8 years ago
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.Asain-Skiier
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IsitWinterYet17You guys have a website?


Sadly we do not, and I tried searching for it online and nothing came up. The brand is eyepoc and its called a ThermoPose (thermos bag) for your phone.
8 years ago
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losh
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Honestly not trying to hate on Apple or fanboy Samsung because I dgaf, but I never really had much issue with my phone dying on the hill with either of my samsungs. My friends with Iphones would always die when it was cold, but mine would usually last till I left. In general Samsung uses bigger batteries than Apple, but idk what specifically makes them do better in the cold but they definitely do from my experience.
8 years ago
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Young_patty
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3 words:

Treefort Travelers Trunk
8 years ago
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Belch
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IsitWinterYet17You guys have a website?


https://www.hemetictrading.co/shop/olive-insulated-phone-jacket/
8 years ago
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k-rob
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pee on it
8 years ago
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.FRY.
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^lowkey funniest member on this site
8 years ago
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theBearJew
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If you put tinfoil around it then stick it in the microwave for 0:07 it will heat up for the day and actually charge it. The tinfoil acts as a conductor for the rest of the day.
8 years ago
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milk_man
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But really tho just keep it in your actual pants pocket
8 years ago
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theabortionator
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daannnnieel10/10 worst advice ever. Keeping your phone on you could mean quite literal life or death.

I came across a guy in the middle of the forest with a broken femur and no phone.


Turn it off and warm it up before you use it.


If that's something you want to be prepared for get one of those shitty flip phones for your pack. Battery lasts for like 5 days on those things.
8 years ago
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