My post was deleted. But the iPhone 13 heats up and expands quickly within a few minutes in cool weather within two years. I have contacted customer service and will go to the authorized store tomorrow, looking forward to waiting for a solution.
iPhone 13, iOS 17
One failure mode of a failing battery is it will expand due to chemical reactions that cause it to give off gas. The battery is contained in a tough, airtight “pouch” that prevents the gases from escaping, but cause the pouch to expand to relieve pressure in the battery. If this happens you should shut off the device and don’t charge it or use it until the battery has been replaced. Apple will replace the battery, and may replace the phone if the expanding battery has done any physical damage. But it is important to have it addressed immediately for safety reasons.
One failure mode of a failing battery is it will expand due to chemical reactions that cause it to give off gas. The battery is contained in a tough, airtight “pouch” that prevents the gases from escaping, but cause the pouch to expand to relieve pressure in the battery. If this happens you should shut off the device and don’t charge it or use it until the battery has been replaced. Apple will replace the battery, and may replace the phone if the expanding battery has done any physical damage. But it is important to have it addressed immediately for safety reasons.
The battery will need to replaced. No charge if you have AppleCare +. Otherwise, $89 (U.S.).
Not sure whether the screen may also need to be replaced.
I am in Italy. Today, the authorized store estimated that I need to pay 499 euros. This is terrible. The phone has only been used for two years and four months and has not been repaired in normal use. I am contacting Apple customer service and waiting for a solution. The customer service said that they will contact me tomorrow morning.
Thank you. It swelled and smelled in almost ten minutes, contacted customer service today, hoping it can be resolved.
iPhone 13 battery deformation
