If you are facing the problem of your iPhone overheating then not only you but many users are facing the same problem. This article focuses on solutions to this situation.
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What causes iPhone to overheat?
There are a number of reasons why an iPhone is overheating, so identifying the cause can help you get a solution quickly.
For example, a case that is too tight with no heatsink, fake chargers, power-hungry features, and faulty batteries are some of the more well-known culprits. Even software bugs, prolonged exposure to hot and humid conditions, and heavy use (like playing action-packed games or playing videos for hours) are known to cause iPhones to overheat.
So when you notice your iPhone heating up, look out for all these causes. If the problem is related to the software or your usage habits (dos and don’ts to avoid overuse), you can solve the overheating problem.
What if the problem is hardware related? In that case, you may need to replace the battery or other faulty hardware components. Now, let us check out the possible solutions to fix your iPhone overheating problem.
How to prevent iPhone from overheating?
Avoid hot environmental conditions
Apple recommends that you use your iPhone within a temperature range of 0º to 35º C. But in countries like India and most of the tropics, temperatures are often higher than this.
Of course, this does not mean that you cannot use equipment outside this temperature range. However, you should wait and let the device cool down periodically if you have used it in very warm conditions for a long time.
Also, never leave your iPhone in a parked car because the temperature inside increases exponentially.
Get rid of the faulty charger
One of the first things you should do when your iPhone continues to overheat is to check the charger. And if you’re using a faulty charger to charge your iPhone, ditch it and find a better charger.
While there are many iPhone chargers on the market, very few are MFi certified and fully support the device. Not only are they incompatible, but they’re also unsafe and can damage your iPhone.
Note: Also, make sure that the Lightning port is clean and free of any dirt or lint. Use a toothpick to clean the port gently. Any lint or debris piled up can prevent the charger from charging your device properly, leading to overheating problems.
Turn off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Mobile Data, and Personal Hotspot
While it’s not a fast-acting solution, disabling Wi-Fi, cellular, Bluetooth, and even Personal Hotspot can help cool down your iPhone.
Turn off Location Services
Many applications and system services continuously use location in the background. It requires a lot of batteries and can cause overheating problems. Turning it off for a while can fix the problem quickly.
Turn on battery saving mode on iPhone
The Low Power Mode feature is designed to reduce power consumption by disabling some power-hungry features such as automatic message downloading and fetching.
With a significant reduction in power consumption, the battery won’t have to work as much, and that can play an important role in keeping the iPhone cooler.
Force close all background apps
Are there too many apps running in the background? If so, they could be the reason why your iPhone continues to overheat. Closing these apps would be helpful. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Now, pull up all the apps to force close them.
Restart iPhone
iPhone combines with as many electronic devices as it benefits from frequent reboots. So go ahead and reboot your device.
iOS Update
The iPhone’s user base is huge, and whenever a common problem occurs, Apple quickly resolves it with a software update. So you should be running the latest iOS version on your device.
Reset all settings
If none of the solutions above worked for you, then resetting your iPhone to factory settings might help. This will delete all Wi-Fi passwords, added Bluetooth devices, VPN profiles, etc. However, it will not delete any personal data like your contacts or photos. Before you do, make sure you have a backup of your device so you can restore it later if needed.
Contact Apple Support
Finally, contacting Apple Support is a last resort to resolve such issues. If none of the fixes and preventive steps above help, there could be a manufacturing defect with the battery or other components inside the iPhone.
Taking it to an Apple Store or authorized service center will certainly help. They can even replace your phone and give you a new one if your iPhone is still under valid warranty.
Hopefully after one of the above solutions, you no longer have to ask “why is my iPhone so hot?”.
