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My iPhone is very hot for no reason. It is an old phone, does this mean I need a new phone?

My iPhone is very, very hot. I shut down all of the apps, and the phone was in a cool, indoor setting. I bought this phone in May of 2019 and it is now June of 2023, does this mean I need a new phone? Will the battery blow up?

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 18, 2023 4:35 PM

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Posted on Jun 18, 2023 4:51 PM

Srp9 Said:

"My iPhone is very, very hot. I shut down all of the apps, and the phone was in a cool, indoor setting. I bought this phone in May of 2019 and it is now June of 2023, does this mean I need a new phone? Will the battery blow up?"

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Troubleshooting an Overheating iPhone:

Perform 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


2. Clear Space:

See if you need to clear lots of space. System resources may be using up too much services, making it overheat. Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support

So, what to do...

Clear Space, Using my User Tips:

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Jun 18, 2023 4:51 PM in response to Srp9

Srp9 Said:

"My iPhone is very, very hot. I shut down all of the apps, and the phone was in a cool, indoor setting. I bought this phone in May of 2019 and it is now June of 2023, does this mean I need a new phone? Will the battery blow up?"

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Troubleshooting an Overheating iPhone:

Perform 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


2. Clear Space:

See if you need to clear lots of space. System resources may be using up too much services, making it overheat. Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support

So, what to do...

Clear Space, Using my User Tips:

My iPhone is very hot for no reason. It is an old phone, does this mean I need a new phone?

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