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iPhone 13 Overheating after iOS Update

Anyone else experiencing overheating since last update to iOS 16.5.1?


My iPhone 13 max has been mostly perfect. It has the basic issues that all phones have however I noticed two issues since this last update to 16.5.1.


1) my battery dies fast

2) my phone overheats while just sitting there.


I turned off my phone and turned it back on. Not using it and it not plugged in, it overheated.


if I plug it in while on, I get… charging will resume later, your device is too hot. (But I just plugged it it)


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Posted on Jul 3, 2023 8:08 AM

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iPhone 13 Overheating after iOS Update

Anyone else experiencing overheating since last update to iOS 17.4.


my phone is just sitting on my bed, not my charger and I pick it up to use it and the glass is extremely hot. I also have a case on it and I can feel the heat through the back of the case as well. Have never an issue with my iPhone. What is going on??


I have had an iPhone since the first one ever came out and now seriously thinking of switching to android because iPhones are NO LONGER durable as they used to be when they were made with metal. The glass on it (front and back) is easy to break, even with a case on it, it’s ridiculous! I mean seriously whose bright idea was this to make a glass back?

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Aug 25, 2023 5:04 PM in response to Az1994

Az1994 wrote:

I got a 13 pro. Same thing when I’m watching YouTube for too long it over heats. Or TikTok. My Phone never got wet or repaired, That’s unfair because I still owe my phone

Define “overheat”. There is only ONE meaning with respect to an iPhone: An overheated iPhone will shut down completely and display a message saying it cant be used until it cools off. If that doesn’t happen it may be warm, but it has not overheated.

Sep 22, 2023 11:57 AM in response to Northstarbrian

Of course the phone runs hot now, and even though it is an Apple product error has anyone received any relief without a negative impact? The review above saying the new update fixed it is not true. It’s odd because due to all the restrictions due to COVID 19 the phone itself has not really been out of the house.

APPLE FIX IT

#FixItApple

Oct 6, 2023 10:36 PM in response to Northstarbrian

So, the magnet in my phone exploded out of the back, causing it to shatter in a curled shape. This is what AT&T told me. However, because the iPhone is an Apple product, you know how that goes. So, unless I want it fixed, I'm going to have to pretty much pay for another phone or pay to get it fixed while I'm still making payments on a broken phone. But I didn't realize there was an update in July, because that's exactly when my phone started indicating it was overheating, even when it wasn't hot outside, and the phone itself wasn't hot. The battery would also die quickly, to the point where its dying two times a day. Now, it's gotten worse; my phone will be at 25%, then it'll restart as if it died, turn back on at 1%, die again, turn back on, and then be at 10%. It's definitely getting worse, and I'm absolutely frustrated with Apple. I'm going back to Android next.

Oct 7, 2023 8:07 AM in response to aisslynn

aisslynn wrote:

So, the magnet in my phone exploded out of the back, causing it to shatter in a curled shape. This is what AT&T told me. However, because the iPhone is an Apple product, you know how that goes. So, unless I want it fixed, I'm going to have to pretty much pay for another phone or pay to get it fixed while I'm still making payments on a broken phone. But I didn't realize there was an update in July, because that's exactly when my phone started indicating it was overheating, even when it wasn't hot outside, and the phone itself wasn't hot. The battery would also die quickly, to the point where its dying two times a day. Now, it's gotten worse; my phone will be at 25%, then it'll restart as if it died, turn back on at 1%, die again, turn back on, and then be at 10%. It's definitely getting worse, and I'm absolutely frustrated with Apple. I'm going back to Android next.

Sorry to hear about your problem. What did Apple say when you contacted them about this defect?

Nov 17, 2023 1:45 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Lawrence, please don’t insult our intelligence. When our phone never gets hot and after an update it heats up just from charging that’s a problem. And when the battery which is fully charged is drained in a matter of several hours, THAT’S also a problem. Obviously it has to do with the recent update, not our hardware… and it’s not our imagination either. 🙄 Verification of this is after the next IOS update the problem was gone. So don’t be condescending or rude. We don’t need a lecture. Just a solution. The solution is the update sucked and we had to wait for the next IOS and HOPE it was better.

Apr 17, 2024 12:49 PM in response to SravanKrA

I agree. I tried this method. Just set the phone as a new phone and I can see the changes. The phone was so hot before, but now things changed. It is not that hot anymore. And also, it works much smoother, much faster than before. Try NOT to download the full “back up” from iCloud. The apps will still get updates (app notes, reminders, journal app, etc); don’t worry about this (of course, if they were updated before by using iCloud).

Jul 20, 2024 7:35 PM in response to Northstarbrian

Ah! Literally same here!!

I JUST bought the iPhone 13 and got it 6/25/24. It’s been almost a month and i noticed after maybe 2 weeks that it started to overheat. I figured huh, maybe it’s because I’m in a hot environment, etc. but no. Even when i would put my phone on the charger, the block itself started to overheat too! And now it’s to the point where the cord itself will overheat at the port ends. And when I’m using it while it’s charging, the charging pot gets hot too, along with the left side of the phone near the SIM tray.


im glad I’m not the only one who’s experiencing this. I thought I was going crazy Lol.

Aug 18, 2024 3:37 AM in response to Northstarbrian

My one over heats during mild use, over heated to the extent a red warning came on & the phone shut down. Went through the horrendous apple process of resolving & they find every excuse to justify heating. From the Sun to my Apps and Phone network provider. I am not a heavy user, do not stream

and my main function is to communicate. No point in making a complaint, apparently Apple ignore them.

iPhone 13 Overheating after iOS Update

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