KevinRS
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Heat is a concern for leaving anything in the car. Cars get a lot hotter than you think in the sun. I used a digital thermometer meant for outdoor weather use, and got a reading of 160F which was it's limit, on a spring day. I tested with it because I had a dash cam where the case of it had gotten all warped and distorted.
You probably want to move the phone or tablet under the seat or maybe inside the dash when you get out both for security, and to avoid heat damage. Phones and tablets don't seem to be built to operate without a battery and just plugged in, so removing it won't work, but even without the battery as a concern, the glued on glass will probably come off, and the plastic parts get hot enough to soften and warp.
You probably want to move the phone or tablet under the seat or maybe inside the dash when you get out both for security, and to avoid heat damage. Phones and tablets don't seem to be built to operate without a battery and just plugged in, so removing it won't work, but even without the battery as a concern, the glued on glass will probably come off, and the plastic parts get hot enough to soften and warp.
