iPhone 17: Overheating, battery drain, app/call issues

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iPhone 17: Overheating, battery drain, app/call issues

Anyone know why my iPhone 17 has been getting super hot and then my battery drains fast? It doesn’t happen all the time just occasionally. Idk if it’s the phone itself or the newest update? I just got this phone 2 weeks ago. Anyone else having issues?

Side note; I’ve also had issues like apps randomly freezing or crashing, phone calls just not working (dead air no sound at all, phone will just go to a black screen with the little circle loading icon in the middle etc.

Anyone else? The lady at Verizon told me as I’m getting this phone that her iPhone (also a 17) might be defective and that she was gonna trade it in. Very reassuring should’ve known then what I was in for.

iPhone 17, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 20, 2026 10:46 PM

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Jeff Donald

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Jan 21, 2026 3:07 AM in response to Idfkwieb

If you’ve had it for 14 days or less you can generally return the item, if purchased from Apple. If you purchased from an independent retailer, you’ll need to review the receipt or contact the store for details on a return. If you’re beyond the return period, let’s trouble shoot the issue and determine if it’s hardware or software related. What iOS version is your iPhone using?

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SravanKrA

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Jan 21, 2026 3:46 AM in response to Idfkwieb

This may help you regarding overheating --> Overheating issues with my iPhone - Action and Solution… - Apple Community

This may help you on Battery drain --> Prolong and Maximise Battery Performance … - Apple Community

Check your iPhone settings

Go to Settings and turn on Airplane Mode, wait five seconds, then turn it off. Check Do Not Disturb. Go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb and make sure it's turned off. Check for any blocked phone numbers.

If you can't make or receive calls on your iPhone - Apple Support

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iPhone 17: Overheating, battery drain, app/call issues

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