iPhone 13 over heating and battery problems

Since updating to IOS 17, my iPhone has been heating with any use, even minimal, and the battery loses power very fast.


I tried rebooting, removing some apps, and checking the battery in settings, but I am not getting the culprit.

Updates to 17.0.1 or 2 or 3, didn't do anything.

Posted on Oct 13, 2023 3:18 PM

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Oct 13, 2023 3:46 PM in response to Dserban01

Dserban01 Said:

"iPhone 13 over heating and battery problems: Since updating to IOS 17, my iPhone has been heating with any use, even minimal, and the battery loses power very fast. I tried rebooting, removing some apps, and checking the battery in settings, but I am not getting the culprit. Updates to 17.0.1 or 2 or 3, didn't do anything."

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You're not the first to have reported this on these forums. This is a well-known issue. Power is a big concern for iPhone 14 and 15 series, along with after installing iOS17. Question is: "Jost how many people have actually reported this to Apple.


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: 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:


A. Battery Drain Info:

The iPhone battery will drain, unless it is plugged in and charging. With lots installed, the charge would be slower. As for how fast it would drain the battery, that would depend on the battery health and the volume (sound) you use.

  1. Go Here: iPhone Battery and Performance - Apple Support
  2. Scroll Down: to "Your battery's maximum capacity"



B. Verify the Baterry Health Percentage:

Apple recommends you get a new battery, once the Battery Health reaches 80% or lower. When the Battery Health is 80% or lower, it is time for a new battery. Unfortunately, these if no way to know how, nor when, then percentage decrease occurred. So see if it tine for a new battery...

  1. Go To: Settings
  2. Tap: Battery
  3. Tap: Battery Health
  4. View: [the percentage]
  5. Is it 80% or less?  If so, it is time for a new battery.



C. Troubleshooting the Battery:


D. Report this to Apple

Do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue.  Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come.

  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
  2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: that this all began after installing an update. Include the URL of this thread
  4. Proceed from there as necessary

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