Thermal Sensors?

[MOSHO92]

I was browsing some crash report plists (the ones that are sent to apple) and noticed a string that included info about "Thermal Sensors"...

At the time of the report my Thermal level was 0, and my thermal sensors read 3306 3599 3023 3087.

I didnt realize the phone had thermal sensors? Anyone else know anything about this?

[ASar08]

I've noticed that when I use the GPS in my car, with 3G enabled, and with the phone sitting in the windshield, the back of the phone sometimes gets VERY warm. After a while, depending on how much sun there is, etc., the battery indicator switches to "plugged in" instead of "charging." (even when the battery is not yet fully charged) I assume the battery stops charging when the iPhone gets too warm to prevent damage to the battery. If this is the case, then yes... the iPhone must have at least 1 thermal sensor in it!

Now, on a warm day, I point one of my air conditioning vents at the back of the phone... since I have done this, I haven't had an issue with the phone not charging while in the car.

[Cowboyfromhell4]

yeah dude the screen responds to heat as well, that why you can only touch it with skin.

[tyfly867]

I've noticed that when I use the GPS in my car, with 3G enabled, and with the phone sitting in the windshield, the back of the phone sometimes gets VERY warm. After a while, depending on how much sun there is, etc., the battery indicator switches to "plugged in" instead of "charging." (even when the battery is not yet fully charged) I assume the battery stops charging when the iPhone gets too warm to prevent damage to the battery. If this is the case, then yes... the iPhone must have at least 1 thermal sensor in it!

Now, on a warm day, I point one of my air conditioning vents at the back of the phone... since I have done this, I haven't had an issue with the phone not charging while in the car.

I noticed this today as well. Unfountanly for me i drive a jeep with no A/C. Will my iphone be ok in the car with maps and GPS running while trying to charge, or will that shorten its life span?

[nefertiti]

I 'm new! I want to download some games on my new 3G

[tyfly867]

I 'm new! I want to download some games on my new 3G

Why dont you look through your app store and stop wasting your and our time by posting in the wrong thread.

[addybgrilla]

yeah dude the screen responds to heat as well, that why you can only touch it with skin.

Fail.

[ASar08]

yeah dude the screen responds to heat as well, that why you can only touch it with skin.

How the iPhone screen works... very cool!

HowStuffWorks "How do touch-screen monitors know where you're touching?"