You will definitely see a number of warning signs when your phone gets too hot. The most obvious thing is that it will feel hot to the touch, but you may also notice that it is running slower, the display has gone black, or the camera is not taking pictures.
If the heat is too high, you may get a temperature warning splash screen. You cannot make emergency calls until your phone cools off.
If you leave your phone running hot, it can damage its internal components, especially the battery and processor. Here is a way to stop your phone from overheating.
If it is hot outside and you leave your phone in the car or in the sun, it will get hot. It can happen if your device is running a lot of processor-intensive functions, such as games, streaming HD video, or using gps navigation, and you are somewhere hot or have exposed the device to direct sunlight for a long period of time.
If you have an old or faulty battery, it can discharge a lot of heat that makes your phone hot. When to replace the battery is determined by the health of the battery.
Running too many apps can cause your processor to work harder and generate more heat. Sometimes it is due to outdated apps with bugs that increase the processor workload.
It's a good tip to say that your phone will feel warm when doing normal activities. If you don't get the temperature warning, don't panic. Once you stop doing what caused it to get warm, it should cool down.
If you notice that your phone is getting too hot, act quickly to avoid damage to its internal components.
Lightening the processor's workload can prevent it from draining the battery too quickly. closing all apps should be the first thing you do.
This guide will show you how to close apps on every iPhone model.
If you don't have time to kill off the apps, you can restart your phone and close them. Since not all iPhone models are the same, restarting them will be different.
To restart the phone.
1. For a few seconds, hold down the Power and Volume buttons.
2. You will be told to power off by a slide at the top. Drag the power icon to the right when you press it.
Allow the phone to cool down for a few minutes.
4. When you see the Apple logo on the screen, hold down the Power button for a few seconds.
To restart an older phone.
1. Hold the Power button down for a while.
2. Press and drag the power icon to the right when the slide to power off is at the top.
3. Give the phone a few minutes to cool down.
4. When the Apple logo appears, press and hold the Power button.
The case can trap heat and prevent it from dissipating quickly if you remove it while your phone is cooling down.
Blow on the phone, fan it, or place it somewhere cool to help get the heat out quicker.
If your phone gets too hot while charging, it's time to take it off. If your phone feels hot to the touch, you should not charge it.
If you left the phone in a hot car, remove it immediately to stop the internal temperature from rising.
Leaving your phone in the sun is a big no-no. Lower the windows, turn on the AC, or park in the shade if it gets hot in the car.
The phone will block the heat from leaving if you put it under the pillow while you sleep. You might want to keep the phone away from other devices that produce heat. Make sure your phone is turned off if it is near them.
Make sure you always run the latest version of the software, as it comes with performance improvements that can prevent your phone from overheating.
You should update your apps for the same reason, and get any patches for bugs that could cause performance issues that overload the processor.
If you notice that your phone gets too hot when playing 3D games, you might want to limit that task.
You can play games on PC or game consoles if there are other devices in your vicinity that do the same thing.
It can deplete your battery and cause your phone to get hot if your brightness is too high.
The settings on the iPhone adjust the brightness based on the conditions around you. Here is how to turn it on.
1. Go to the settings app.
2. You can scroll down and tap on accessibility.
3. Under the heading, tap the display and text size.
4. Go all the way to the bottom and then turn on the Auto-Brightness option.
The longer your screen is awake, the hotter your phone is and the less battery power you have.
Low Power Mode can help you reduce the amount of time your screen stays awake. Here is how.
1. Go to the settings app.
2. Click on the battery.
3. At the top, turn on the toggle for Low Power Mode.
If you find that your phone is getting too hot after trying everything, you should reset it to its factory default settings.
It could help you figure out the overheating problem if you uninstall all apps and settings.
Before you perform the factory reset, make sure to back up your phone using a computer or cloud service.
Sending your phone in for repairs is the last thing you should do after trying so many things. There could be a hardware problem that needs an expert to fix.
You can schedule an appointment at your nearest Genius Bar by contacting Apple support.
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