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== gpt-5-2 ==
=== User: Can I get the pictures off my cellphone that has a swollen battery? ===
Can I get the pictures off my cellphone that has a swollen battery?

=== Assistant: Yes — often you can, but how you do it matters a lot for safety. ===
Yes — often you can, but how you do it matters a lot for safety. A swollen battery is a fire risk, so the goal is to recover photos without charging or stressing the phone.

Here are the safest options, from best to worst:

==== ✅ Best & Safest Options ====

===== 1. Use a computer (no charging) =====

If the phone still turns on without being plugged in:
* Turn it on briefly
* Connect it to a computer with a USB cable
* Copy photos/videos directly

⚠️ Stop immediately if:
* The phone gets hot
* The screen lifts more
* It smells sweet/metallic or hisses

===== 2. Cloud recovery (even if phone is now off) =====

If you ever had cloud backup enabled:

Android
* Google Photos → photos.google.com
* Google Drive → drive.google.com

iPhone
* iCloud → icloud.com → Photos

👉 This works even if the phone is now dead.

===== 3. Phone repair shop data recovery =====

Many repair shops will:
* Temporarily disconnect/remove the swollen battery
* Power the phone safely
* Extract your photos

This is very common and much safer than DIY battery removal.

==== ⚠️ What NOT to Do ====

❌ Do not charge the phone
❌ Do not press the screen flat
❌ Do not puncture or bend the battery
❌ Do not leave it in heat or sunlight

A swollen battery can ignite without warning.

==== 🧯 If the phone is already badly swollen ====
* Place it on a non-flammable surface (ceramic, concrete)
* Keep it away from people and pets
* If needed, put it in a metal container (not airtight)

==== 💡 Important question (so I can give you the safest next step): ====
* Does the phone still turn on at all?
* Android or iPhone?
* Is the screen lifting or cracked?

Once I know that, I can walk you through the exact safest method for your situation.

== References ==
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