We all love our smartphones because they make life so much easier. But it’s important to follow some safety rules. One key piece of advice is to never use your phone while it’s charging. It’s also very dangerous to cover your phone with your body, clothes, or mattress while it’s charging.

This is because your phone could catch fire. For example, a young boy in India had his phone explode, causing severe injuries to his hand. The explosion was thought to be caused by increased radiation due to a low battery.

Many people mistakenly believe that when a phone’s battery is low, it releases more radiation. However, the real issue is a weak signal, not a low battery. When the signal is weak, your phone works harder and emits more radiation. So, it’s best to avoid using your phone in places with poor service, like elevators and remote areas.

In this case, the child was using an unlicensed, unofficial Chinese charger.

Using these fake chargers can lead to explosions and injuries.

Even big companies like Samsung advise against using unlicensed phone chargers for this reason.

So remember, low batteries don’t cause phone explosions. To stay safe, use only approved chargers and avoid using your phone in places with poor reception.

As Samsung says, “Stick with official chargers to avoid unnecessary risks.”