iPhone Overheating
The Problem: On a sunny day, if you leave your iPhone in the sun too long, you’ll see a warning telling you that your phone is too hot and it needs to cool down before you can use it again.
The Fix: Please, don’t put it in the fridge or freezer. Remove the case (if you have one) and keep it out of direct sunlight, then simply wait and it should cool down. It can be a good idea to switch on Airplane Mode while waiting for it too cool
You may, alternatively, find that your iPhone is frequently running hot, though not giving you the warning message mentioned above.
The Fix: This happens to a lot of electronic devices over time, from phones to laptops and games consoles. There’s rarely a quick fix, as the problems are often hardware related – an aging processor or battery, for example. But, these are some of the things you can do to alleviate the issue.
- Remove the case: The more surface area of the phone is exposed, the easier it will be for it to regulate its temperature.
- Check the holes: clear dirt, fluff or debris from the charging point or headphone jack.
- Turn off Bluetooth and background app refreshing: The less tasks you processor is having to manage, the cooler it will stay
- Take a break from games: Sad to say, but you might have to park your mobile gaming for the meanwhile, especially if you play graphically-intensive or AR games, such as Pokemon Go.
- Turn off location settings: This will stop apps accessing bluetooth, GPS, or Wifi networks to ascertain your location. It’s often best to put apps on the “While using” setting, so you don’t lose functionality when you’re actually using the app.
- Only charge your phone when it’s cool: Charging the battery causes it to heat up, and charging it while hot only exacerbates the issue.
If your phone is still running too hot, your best bet is to take it to an Apple Store and get a diagnosis on the device or simply buy a new one.