[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by nefertiti

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]

Originally Posted by Cowboyfromhell4

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

Fail.

[ASar08]

Originally Posted by Cowboyfromhell4

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?"