Is my overheating iPhone 17 Pro Max safe to charge after a stuck charger?

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Is my overheating iPhone 17 Pro Max safe to charge after a stuck charger?

So I just got an iPhone 17 pro max about a month ago and have noticed it getting quite warm while charging. I woke up in the night and the charger was too hot to touch. I managed to get the charger out but the piece broke off inside the phone. I managed to get it out. There was a temperature warning and I couldn’t use the phone until it cooled down. So my question is, is it safe to charge my phone? Is it damaged now due to the charger getting stuck in it? Is the phone just not working properly? Has anyone else been in this situation?

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Original Title: Overheating

Posted on May 29, 2026 9:17 PM

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Answer 1

Kurtosis12

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May 29, 2026 9:23 PM in response to Happylilmuffin

We would have no way of knowing if it caused any damage. Make an appointment at the Genius Bar to have it diagnosed.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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SravanKrA

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May 29, 2026 11:55 PM in response to Happylilmuffin

Search for accessories that have completed MFi certification. Once an accessory has completed MFi certification requirements and is reported to Apple as sold/distributed, it will be searchable in our public database of authorized Lightning, headset, charging, iAP-enabled, and Find My network-enabled accessories.

Learn how to identify counterfeit or uncertified Lightning-based accessories.

You may try this (The suggestion is intended as a guide to help you find the right options and should not be interpreted as an endorsement or promotion of any product. Please conduct your own research and make an informed purchasing decision.) --> Apple Mfi-Certified, Type C Female to Lightning Male OTG ...

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Answer 3

LD150

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May 30, 2026 8:45 AM in response to SravanKrA

SravanKrA wrote:

Search for accessories that have completed MFi certification. Once an accessory has completed MFi certification requirements and is reported to Apple as sold/distributed, it will be searchable in our public database of authorized Lightning, headset, charging, iAP-enabled, and Find My network-enabled accessories.

Learn how to identify counterfeit or uncertified Lightning-based accessories.

You may try this (The suggestion is intended as a guide to help you find the right options and should not be interpreted as an endorsement or promotion of any product. Please conduct your own research and make an informed purchasing decision.) --> Apple Mfi-Certified, Type C Female to Lightning Male OTG ...

Lightning on 17 pro max??

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