Help Prevent phone from shutting off

[cjreffitt]

I am using my old android as a security camera, however, it sometimes shuts off randomly. How can I make my phone stay on all the time?

 

[El Presidente]

You could try factory resetting or a new battery, but if it's randomly switching off, it's most likely a hardware issue of some sort.

Is it operating on battery or plugged in?

 

[cjreffitt]

I keep it plugged in.

 

[scary alien]

It kind of sounds like its probably over-heating from constant, prolonged use--a battery replacement is probably in order (i.e., you could/should probably check it for signs of expansion). Running your phone's camera and transmitting the image is probably akin to playing a game for a long time--I think these devices were really meant for shorter duration tasks.

Is the device hot to the touch? A (device/battery) temperature display app might help you compare the temp from a off/cold state to how warm it is when it's been running for a while.

If the battery is otherwise okay/good and it's still getting warm, perhaps directing a small fan at the device will help cool it off and allow it work for prolonged periods of time.