Is it normal for a new iPhone 16 Plus to overheat with basic use?

📱Facing iPhone heating issues?

1️⃣ Backup on iCloud/iTunes

2️⃣ Log out of Apple ID

3️⃣ Erase (Keep eSIM Data)

❌ DO NOT restore from backups! Set up as new iPhone. Wait 2-3 days - no issue! That Indicates...

✅ No hardware/ iOS issue

Now...

📦 Restore data gradually

🔍 Find app/settings causing heat

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.

Heat is normal. It’s a byproduct of batteries discharging and active use of CPU’s and GPU’s. Accessing large amounts of data also cause memory and storage modules to produce heat. iPhones lack active cooling like fans and dissipate heat through the metal frame and glass panels.

iPhones do contain safety monitoring of the heat and will discontinue charging if internal temperatures become too hot. Once internal temperatures drop, normal use of the iPhone may resume.

Make sure all your apps are updated to their latest versions. If you notice a particular app causing increased heat, discontinue use and report the incident to the app’s support team. They may recommend deleting the app and downloading a new copy.

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