iPhone 12 Pro Overheating

*Gordon Kelly is a click-bait ambulance chaser.

Back to the OP - even my iPhone 11 Pro Max and other iPhones have overheating issues on iOS 14.

I'd give it a couple of weeks - or more - and monitor battery usage before crying foul.

(or return it and wait for a new one)

I read another post that said something about not having the latest update. I figured this phone would be up to date since it’s new but it wasn’t. I went ahead and updated to iOS 14.2

havent noticed any of the screen issues since but still definitely a really hot phone.

ill keep on eye on things and contact Apple support if necessary.

Magsafe is not made to use the mobile while charging. If you want to charge and use the mobile take the 5 watt apple charger. This will prolong battery life and your iPhone will keep cool. Try it out.

It's expected as it gets setup that as it migrates and indexes data it will run warm. If in a couple days it's consistently running warm, then you have some cause for concern. Otherwise, let it run it's processes, which generate more heat normally.

mylady13 wrote:

Omg that is odd. I had Waze too and deleted it.

It’s really not; Waze constantly interrogates Location Services for its position, is scanning for traffic updates, ads, other users nearby and generally uses a lot of power to do so.

It’s not usually a huge issue as most people have their phone plugged into power when using it in their vehicles.

I have the same issue ... on the iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB - Canadian version.

• It seems to happen while gaming Candy Crush
• Had the phone since Nov 14 and noticed the problem a couple of days later.
• Noticed that it is the upper half of the phone that felt very warm.
• Noticed that it got very warm after 10-15 minutes on Candy Crush.
• Same Candy Crush gaming did not have a problem on the old iPhone (iPhone XS Max).
• In contact with tech support and they suggested that I manually turn off the phone and wait 10-15 minutes. Then turn it back on and see if Candy Crush produces the same problem. If so, contact them again.
• Will report back any new developments.

So ive bought iPhone 12 Pro Max - I noticed immediately a camera issues with low quality pictures on all lenses. The microphone beside the selfie camera sounds weird when I call someone. Most importantly, overheating, it constantly overheated while using the phone with minimal apps such as iMessage or Pictures.

I then went to Apple Store, returned it and bought another one - This one had. new problems such as low brightness (itt went up to 30% then stopped) camera issues (View outside the frame wasn't working) and lots of small problems.

So I returned it a took a new one immediately - Now this third 12 Pro Max comes with new problems as well, screen wried colouring (red green when scrolling through content.) Also overheating when using the Camera app with no other. apps in the background working. (WASNT ABLE TO TURN THE FLASH ON) Low brightness also 30%. maximum. Also No View outside the frame in the camera app. And the selfie. camera mic is still sounding weird.

IM going back to return it. and get my. money back for good!

To be Honest I started a paper trail with apple documenting and reaching out for every know heating issue or problem and they got my phone monday and It took them a week to send a replacement product, here’s hoping they address the issue with a “iphone 12 pro 2.0” I’m crossing my fingers since it took them a week and half to send a replacement iphone, lets hope the new iphone is defect free I hope

I spoke with an Apple representative today. Go to settings>battery and see what app

is using up the battery. I deleted that particular app and reinstalled it. I hope this solves the problem. This particular app was using 93% battery on my phone.

aabiin wrote:

The purpose of this forum discussion is to address the issues the new device is having. Hopefully Apple is reading. Your advice on whether to return it or not is not needed.

Apple is NOT reading these posts. This is a user to user ONLY forum. If you want Apple to hear you, use this link --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple

Just talk to Apple support before I return my Iphone 12 Pro Max 512 GB, They told me backup my stuff to ICloud and factory restore the phone. I am doing it now and see what will happen. I do not believe this will solve the problem. Overheating flashlight will not turn on. I will keep you posted when my phone finish backup.

My wife and I each purchased the iPhone 12 4 days ago. Mine has been heating up under normal operation and while charging. When hot charging is slowed or delayed. Battery has also been draining faster than normal. All while hers has been acting normal. Using a digital temperature gun I have observed temperatures over 108°F with the hottest area to the right of the camera. I have also done a factory reset, wiped the phones data and reloaded, to rule out a software error yet the over heating symptoms remain.

Go to settings, cellular, and I believe cellular data options. That was where it was on my daughter’s phone. I have 2 lines on mine and the menu looks a little different than if there is just one phone number.

Jaguir333 wrote:

Is @apple going to issue a response?

Not here on this user to user only forum. The best way to make yourself heard is to Provide feedback via this link --> https://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

You can also call Apple at 800-MY-APPLE

You can use the Contact Support Button at the top of this page

You can schedule an appointment at your Apple Store Genius Bar

Threatening to "make noise" in other ways won't get anyone here much.

I had just spent time on the phone with Apple Support for Overheating Issues and phone would not charge past 91% . The phone was charged to 98% when it was time to retire for the night. With all the apps swiped up and out when going to sleep, I woke up this morning only to find the battery went from 98% to 84% while sleeping for 5 1/2 hours.

They ran diagnostics on my Overheating iPhone 12. They informed me the battery was ok. They had me check a few settings and told me to switch low power mode on. I said I should not have to, seeing as I am aware I need to charge my phone when the % is low. They had me go to "settings---display & brightness--auto lock"and change it from 30 seconds to 1 minute. Power off the device and try it out, if problem persists call us back. This is just my thought, "Rename the device iPhone 13".