The iPhone was built to operate optimally in temperatures ranging between 00C and 350C (typical ambient temperature or room temperature), with the device notably struggling to function properly at temperatures outside of this range. Just before we go into why your iPhone overheats, please know that there is a difference between a warm device and a hot device. It is not unusual for your iPhone to be warm, especially as most smartphones do not have the technology to dissipate heat like laptop computers do. But when your device flashes a temperature warning message or feels too hot to handle, then you should take these steps to cool it down and avoid any serious damage.
Check your iPhone charger: Sometimes, using a charger that is not a good fit for your smartphone can overload the battery, making the device heat up unnecessarily.
Turn off Background refresh: Background refresh helps you stay up to date with your apps, constantly refreshing apps on your device. While this feature has its upside, it can work up your battery too much, making your device a bit too hot especially on hot days. If you iPhone overheats already and you want to turn off Background Refresh, go to App Settings and toggle it off from there.
Take off your phone case: While this seems like a no-brainer, certain people do tend to forget that an extra layer of insulation around a device can make it feel warmer, as the metal case will be unable to dissipate heat as fast as possible. So, when next your iPhone overheats, remove its case (or pouch) and see if it improves.
Check out your apps for any suspicious apps: When your iPhone overheats at cooler room temperatures, it may be a direct result of a malicious app hidden somewhere on your iPhone. What you should do is, go to Settings, then click on General. Choose iPhone storage to see a list of your apps alongside how much storage it takes up, if you notice any suspicious app (especially third-party apps), uninstall it, restart your iPhone and see if your iPhone overheats.
If you have tried these tips above and your iPhone still overheats, then I recommend you see a specialist to check out your iPhone’s battery. You are reading Mobility Arena, the essential guide for mobile phone users around the world. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news and resources. To be notified of the most important articles and the best smartphone deals, join our WhatsApp Group and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Don’t know where to start? Check out our reviews.
