iPhone overheating with error "too hot to charge"

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iPhone overheating with error "too hot to charge"

My phone is getting really hot. It’s always warm when it’s on and sometimes when I have the charger on, it says it’s too hot to charge and it will resume when the iPhone cools down. A lady told me that they’ve been blowing up. I do have an older one. It’s a 13 is this the problem do the new ones do this thank you.!!!

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Posted on Feb 10, 2025 8:16 PM

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Katana-San

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Feb 10, 2025 9:18 PM in response to Chanelnelson

Hello~ Click on below and review…

If your iPhone or iPad gets too hot or too cold - Apple Support

Also …what’s your battery health %? Go to Settings > Battery > Then tap Battery Health & Charging. If your battery health is 80% or below …you need to a new battery and this could be your issue. Post back if needed.

~Katana-San~

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TheLittles

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Feb 10, 2025 8:36 PM in response to Chanelnelson

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. 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:

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