iPhone 15 iOS 17.3.1 still overheating?
I have had the iPhone 15 for less than 2 weeks now. It would seem that no matter what I do with the phone, it remains hot to touch. Is this still a known issue that Apple have yet to fix?
I have had the iPhone 15 for less than 2 weeks now. It would seem that no matter what I do with the phone, it remains hot to touch. Is this still a known issue that Apple have yet to fix?
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My experience says this is purely caused by some third-party app that you may have installed.
I am not aware of the ambient temperature in which you are using the iPhone. However --> Keeping iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch within acceptable ...
Store the device where the temperature is between -20º and 45º C (-4º to 113º F). Don’t leave the device in your car, because temperatures in parked cars can exceed this range.
Use iOS devices where the ambient temperature is between 0º and 35º C (32º to 95º F). Low- or high-temperature conditions might cause the device to change its behavior to regulate its temperature. Using an iOS device in very cold conditions outside of its operating range might temporarily shorten battery life and could cause the device to turn off. Battery life will return to normal when you bring the device back to higher ambient temperatures. Using an iOS device in very hot conditions can permanently shorten battery life.
Same as everyone else. My iPhone 15 Pro overheats big time. Like piping hot especially on the volume button side of phone. Also heats up real bad when updating apps on App Store, charging and other scenarios. Have 17.3.1 running but was doing the same on previous iOS versions.
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Same issue for me after 17.3.1 update. I have deleted most of the third party apps. Still even using FaceTime, maps and camera app is heating up the phone. Mostly near the volume button. Apple needs to address this and fix the issue with the update. Did not expect this from 15 pro phones 😔
It has been three days since I bought 15. On the second day when I put on charge,Noticed a slight increase in heat,I thought it was summer season. But today it got very hot even I used it normally, I thought the problem was only with this phone, was about to go store and get it replaced after my brother said,Most of the Iphone15 users have been facing this issue. I googled it today and found out that we all have the same issue. Apple please fix this issue😫
Worse than I have ever noticed before. Right now I’m running safari and messenger and it’s warmer than average. Just turned off location services (which I’ve never had to do before). I was just browsing Amazon and listening to Audible when I decided to google why the phone felt hot.
Yes! I just got the phone less than 3 weeks ago, set up as a new phone, I was very selective with the apps to download onto this new phone, starting from a few days ago it’s been overheating every time I charge with a cable, but almost not moving an inch with wireless charging. Even when I’m just browsing fb or watching YouTube without any background Po, it’s super hot! I don’t know what to do here, frustrated.
Just a complete disaster which started already with the 14 pro.. what a shame ..
some are saying that you should reset the phone as a new phone, then Install only one app per day up to detect which ones are causing the mega giga overheat..
my iPhone NON pro will wait until apple is again able to produce something working, not 10x more irradiating, and worth the prices..
but I will not wait endlessly.. this story is a complete fiasco
I have an iPhone 15 pro max and it’s been overheating since I bought it. It’s currently running iOS 17.4.1 and the phone still overheats with normal use. It is currently overheated 🤦🏻♂️
Apple messed up on this one
I have an iPhone 15 pro max and it’s been overheating since I bought it. It’s currently running iOS 17.4.1 and the phone still overheats with normal use. It is currently overheated everytime everyminute even when im not using it🤦🏻♂️
Apple messed up on this one, please fix this issue
Update 17.5.1 got the phone on Saturday so maybe it’s indexing but it runs so hot. I can’t multitask. If I am on a call I can’t run any other applications. Can’t play games. Can watch YouTube or videos. Can’t touch it at all while charging. Tbf I am in Canada and we are having a heatwave so I decided to look into overheating issues just in case, and here we are. It’s HOT!
Still after new update overheating issue is not resolved
Anyone having tried SravanKra's solution ??
Would be really helpful to us all if 1-2 of you do it !
I faced overheating issue but indeed always did a restore !!
Returned the 14pro but today I need a new iPhone and that overheating issue is the only reason I simply cannot buy any other iPhone Pro (and this since the 14 pro release date)
That overheating issue is just insane and unacceptable from apple. Just blindly passing my fingers above the phones at any shop I was able to tell which ones were Pro and Normal ones !!
This isn’t possible for me, as iCloud storage insufficient, and I can’t purchase more due to financial constraints. Also, I can not sit with a phone that does not have all my apps on for 3+days as I need those apps within that time. Surely this can’t be the only option. Also, all my apps are from the App Store, and my phone usage is within the recommended temperature range. The heat is mostly coming from the area right next to the volume up button. My background refreshes/app usage is also already set to the bare minimum. It is difficult to replicate as it happens when doing seemingly random things on the phone, like browsing, or reading. 90% of the time the device is hot to touch. Surely Apple must know by now what is causing this, as it seems to be a common problem, based on the amount of posts I’ve found that have been complaining about the problem, since last year October already.
My iPhone 15 Pro Max is overheating even though it was used only for a few minutes. It is so frustrating and so scary to use. Any idea how to fix this? I have already tried everything from YouTube and still not working.
My 15 is really overheating I was so worried at a hotel last night i turned it off and put in the fridge didn’t want to start a fire I am now getting shocked on the bottom of the phone where charging point is
Anyone else getting this I thought the Iphone 15 was meant to be great
iPhone 15 iOS 17.3.1 still overheating?