iPhone 15 pro max shuts down when charging

RonzoDad Said:

"iPhone 15 pro max shuts down when charging: I just got my iPhone 15 Pro Max and about 20 minutes into charging a message popped up saying that charging had stopped due to the phone being too hot. What’s up with that? My iPhone 12 Pro NEVER had overheating issues. Did I just waste $1200?"

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You are not the first to have reported this.

Troubleshooting an Overheating iPhone:

There are likely too many processes taking place. So, power off the phone, to let it cool, and then try clearing space. Have you recently filled you iPhone storage? Having low available storage can most certainly case overheating. process are likely taken up

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: a Laptop Cooler
• Keep it in: an open space
• Keep it Out of: direct sunlight

then...

2. Clear Space Using my User Tips:

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:

• How to Clear Space from your Mobile Device, and What to Clear: - User Tip
• How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tip