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Iphone 4s

My iPhone 4s has gotten exceedingly hot three times now only this time, now that it has cooled down I cannot get it to recharge or turn on.

iPhone 4s, iOS 9

Posted on Oct 7, 2021 11:13 PM

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Posted on Oct 7, 2021 11:29 PM

Ahtrayu Said:

"Iphone 4s: My iPhone 4s has gotten exceedingly hot three times now only this time, now that it has cooled down I cannot get it to recharge or turn on."

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Time to Upgrade?

Being an older iPhone, it may be a good reason to upgrade to a more rennet one. Yours is completely obsolete, being con compatible with todays iOS versions. Vulnerability may be the reason for all of this.


Troubleshooting iPhone Overheating:

Try the following:


I. Cool Down the iPhone:

For a few hours, perform the following...

  • Power Off: the iPhone for a bit
  • Unplug: any Cables
  • Place it Atop: Laptop Cooler
  • Keep it in: an open space
  • Keep it Out of: direct sunlight


II. Clear Space:

Having little empty space can heat things up. So, here is what to perform...

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:

Also...

B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.

Also...

C. Clear "Other":

  1. Clear the storages named "Other". It basically contains unnecessary files such as caches that are used for system ease of use - all of which gather over time: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tips. Caches would be being used for remembrance of application use.
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Oct 7, 2021 11:29 PM in response to Ahtrayu

Ahtrayu Said:

"Iphone 4s: My iPhone 4s has gotten exceedingly hot three times now only this time, now that it has cooled down I cannot get it to recharge or turn on."

-------


Time to Upgrade?

Being an older iPhone, it may be a good reason to upgrade to a more rennet one. Yours is completely obsolete, being con compatible with todays iOS versions. Vulnerability may be the reason for all of this.


Troubleshooting iPhone Overheating:

Try the following:


I. Cool Down the iPhone:

For a few hours, perform the following...

  • Power Off: the iPhone for a bit
  • Unplug: any Cables
  • Place it Atop: Laptop Cooler
  • Keep it in: an open space
  • Keep it Out of: direct sunlight


II. Clear Space:

Having little empty space can heat things up. So, here is what to perform...

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:

Also...

B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.

Also...

C. Clear "Other":

  1. Clear the storages named "Other". It basically contains unnecessary files such as caches that are used for system ease of use - all of which gather over time: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tips. Caches would be being used for remembrance of application use.

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