iPhone 12 Pro static whirring sound while charging

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iPhone 12 Pro static whirring sound while charging

I just unboxed my new iPhone 12 Pro. Upgraded from a 6s, so I haven't had to update/transfer information to a new phone in a long time. The phone is a) getting really hot, which I've read on here is a common problem, and might be because of the 500 apps I had downloading at once, and b) making a strange static whirring sound when it's plugged into the charger. I don't hear it at all when it's not plugged in, and my 6s does not make that sound. It's similar to when your laptop fan turns on or your radio starts to lose signal. Is there a fan inside the phone? Is this a sound I should learn to love as iPhones have changed over the years to being noisy? Is my phone planning to blow up soon? I'm not sure what to expect.

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 30, 2020 10:02 AM

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Answer 1

Jeff_W.

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Nov 3, 2020 12:38 PM in response to smrfefms

Hi smrfefms,

It sounds like your iPhone is getting warm and making strange noises while charging. We can help you with this.

This article will explain possible your reasons your iPhone is getting warm: Keeping iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch within acceptable operating temperatures

As for the issue with charging, are you using the charger that came with your iPhone? Have you tested with another charger to see if the same issue occurs?

If you experience issues with your iPhone not charging, this resource might help: If your iPhone or iPod touch won't charge

Cheers!

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rwl_16

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Dec 6, 2020 12:53 PM in response to TedWeitzel

My new iPhone 12 is also doing this. This is my 9th or 10th iPhone and none of the previous models nor my current iPhone SE (work line) does this, even using the same charger. Clearly an issue with the new phone. Any solutions out there yet? Any ideas on the cause of this?

In addition to being annoying, it seems safe to assume this isn't a normal operation for the phone as-designed, and I suspect the battery performance will degrade over time faster than what should be expected. I'm planning to take mine into the Apple store to get support, also.

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Answer 3

Dec 3, 2020 5:30 PM in response to smrfefms

I have the same issue. Just got my 12mini up and running today. Sounds like a small fan or a mini disk from back in the day. Drives me absolutely nuts. My 8 never made any weird noises.

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iPhone 12 Pro static whirring sound while charging

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