My 17 Pro Max is getting hot to the touch after updating to iOS 27. Before the update it wouldn’t get hot. I measured the temperature taping my Fluke probe to the screen and it came out 121 degrees Fahrenheit. That seems excessive as over 113 degrees I’m told causes damage.
I have turned down the performance for the games I like to play. Seems like a phone barely a year old should be heating up playing simple Minecraft and World of Warships.
Changes in software such as upgrades or new apps may introduce new features which may add to power drain and heat generation. Check Settings > Battery to see if there are apps running that use a lot of power. If there are, decide if you can turn off a service such as Settings > General > Background app refresh when an app is in the background, or Settings > Privacy > Location Services. Read this support article to learn about the battery health feature —> iPhone battery and performance - Apple Support
If you have just updated system software, read posts about indexing in this thread: iPhone 15 overheating - Apple Community
An iOS update may require subsequent reorganization of files and a short term increase in heat and battery drain until the task is done. Wait a few days and see if the issue persists.
About Apple software updates - Apple Support
says: “Immediately after completing an update, particularly a major release, you might notice a temporary impact on battery life and thermal performance. This is normal, as your device needs time to complete the setup process in the background, including indexing data and files for search, downloading new assets, and updating apps.”
If you think there is a problem with a device, have Apple inspect it. Go to this page to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Apple Authorized Distributor (AAD) --> https://locate.apple.com/country
How to make a Genius Bar appointment
1. Go to Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
2. Go to "Get hardware help".
3. Select your hardware and continue selecting options requiring replacing parts until you see "Bring in for Repair"
4. Sign in with your Apple ID
*"Your iPhone might get slightly warmer while it charges." - from: How to use your MagSafe Battery Pack - Apple Support
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** Posts by contributor Lawrence Finch explaining the basic physics. iPhone 15 Pro heating up with protective … - Apple Community and this one about overheating Why is my iPhone overheating? - Apple Community
***Section about "Prolonged heat exposure" in this support article --> Official Apple Support
Changes in software such as upgrades or new apps may introduce new features which may add to power drain and heat generation. Check Settings > Battery to see if there are apps running that use a lot of power. If there are, decide if you can turn off a service such as Settings > General > Background app refresh when an app is in the background, or Settings > Privacy > Location Services. Read this support article to learn about the battery health feature —> iPhone battery and performance - Apple Support
If you have just updated system software, read posts about indexing in this thread: iPhone 15 overheating - Apple Community
An iOS update may require subsequent reorganization of files and a short term increase in heat and battery drain until the task is done. Wait a few days and see if the issue persists.
About Apple software updates - Apple Support
says: “Immediately after completing an update, particularly a major release, you might notice a temporary impact on battery life and thermal performance. This is normal, as your device needs time to complete the setup process in the background, including indexing data and files for search, downloading new assets, and updating apps.”
If you think there is a problem with a device, have Apple inspect it. Go to this page to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Apple Authorized Distributor (AAD) --> https://locate.apple.com/country
How to make a Genius Bar appointment
1. Go to Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
2. Go to "Get hardware help".
3. Select your hardware and continue selecting options requiring replacing parts until you see "Bring in for Repair"
4. Sign in with your Apple ID
*"Your iPhone might get slightly warmer while it charges." - from: How to use your MagSafe Battery Pack - Apple Support
iphone/important-safety-information-iph301fc905/ios
** Posts by contributor Lawrence Finch explaining the basic physics. iPhone 15 Pro heating up with protective … - Apple Community and this one about overheating Why is my iPhone overheating? - Apple Community
***Section about "Prolonged heat exposure" in this support article --> Official Apple Support
Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗
It is normal for an iPhone to run warmer than usual for a day or two after a major iOS update due to background processes like indexing.
However, if the issue persists, there are several steps you can take to resolve it:
If your iPhone continues to overheat, you may want to contact Apple Support for further assistance.
Good Luck! 👋🏼😉
Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer
I tried the link to find a local Apple dealer and it reads “White Label Error Page”
it does this same thing when I try to use Apple Support page.
17 Pro Max, hot after iOS 27 update.
