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Why does my iPhone SE2 heat up when whenever I update the OS or when my Notes app is sync-ing with iCloud?

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 30, 2023 7:08 PM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2023 8:30 PM

Your iPhone will get warm during performing certain processor intensive tasks. It may even get hot at times depending on ambient conditions. All this is normal. If your iPhone gets too hot to operate then it will shut down as a safety precaution. If it has not shut down then it is not overheating and operating / charging normally.

If your iPhone gets too hot to touch then you can have it examined at the Apple Store or at an Authorized Service Center for further diagnosis and a resolution.


One other thing to check is the Battery Health. You may have a poor battery condition which cannot provide sufficient power for peak performance. What is the Battery Health of your iPhone? Open Settings  Battery  Battery Health and let us know which percentage you see for Maximum Capacity. Also note what is written under Peak Performance. If your battery's Maximum Capacity shows a value of 80% or less, then it has gone through its lifecycle and therefore should be replaced, according to Apple.


Axel F.

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Jan 30, 2023 8:30 PM in response to horstfrombrisbane

Your iPhone will get warm during performing certain processor intensive tasks. It may even get hot at times depending on ambient conditions. All this is normal. If your iPhone gets too hot to operate then it will shut down as a safety precaution. If it has not shut down then it is not overheating and operating / charging normally.

If your iPhone gets too hot to touch then you can have it examined at the Apple Store or at an Authorized Service Center for further diagnosis and a resolution.


One other thing to check is the Battery Health. You may have a poor battery condition which cannot provide sufficient power for peak performance. What is the Battery Health of your iPhone? Open Settings  Battery  Battery Health and let us know which percentage you see for Maximum Capacity. Also note what is written under Peak Performance. If your battery's Maximum Capacity shows a value of 80% or less, then it has gone through its lifecycle and therefore should be replaced, according to Apple.


Axel F.

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