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iPad getting very hot

Hi,


I use an iPad Mini 4 that I bought in 2016, and runs iOS 11.3 to date. Up until a few days ago, my iPad was fine, but nowadays when I use it (mainly to play fortnite), or do anything else, within a few minutes, I start to feel it heat up a lot, especially on the right side of the back enclosure. I even feel the heat through the iPad case.



I know that iPads heat up to direct heat away from the essential internals, but I never felt the heat through the iPad case, which I can do now.


I do not use apple’s Smart Cover or smart case.


Someone please help me...


Thanks a lot

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi

Posted on Apr 20, 2018 1:51 AM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2018 2:38 PM

Hey Anirudhh007,

I understand your iPad is getting warm when using it. I'd love to help out with this.

The article below will help with your iPad:

Keeping iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support

Specifically, let's look here:

Your device might get warm

When you use the device or charge the battery, the device might get warm. You might notice that your device feels warmer in these situations:

  • When you set up your device the first time
  • When you restore from a backup
  • When apps reindex or reanalyze data, like Photos tagging for faces, places, or keywords after a software update
  • When you use graphics-intensive or augmented-reality apps or features

These conditions are normal, and your device will return to a regular temperature when complete.

Here are some of the higher ambient-temperature conditions and activities that might cause the device to change performance and behavior:

  • Leaving the device in a car on a hot day.
  • Leaving the device in direct sunlight for an extended period of time.
  • Using certain features in hot conditions or direct sunlight for an extended period of time, such as GPS tracking or navigation in a car, playing a graphics-intensive game, or using augmented-reality apps.

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If your device gets too warm

If the interior temperature of the device exceeds the normal operating range, the device will protect its internal components by attempting to regulate its temperature. If this happens, you might notice these changes:

  • Charging, including wireless charging, slows or stops.
  • The display dims or goes black.
  • Cellular radios enter a low-power state. The signal might weaken during this time.
  • The camera flash is temporarily disabled.
  • Performance slows with graphics-intensive or augmented-reality apps or features.

Additionally, if you're navigating, the device might show this alert and turn off the display: "Temperature: iPhone needs to cool down." Navigation still provides audible turn-by-turn directions. When approaching a turn, the display will illuminate to guide you through the turn.

Cheers!
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Apr 20, 2018 2:38 PM in response to Anirudhh007

Hey Anirudhh007,

I understand your iPad is getting warm when using it. I'd love to help out with this.

The article below will help with your iPad:

Keeping iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support

Specifically, let's look here:

Your device might get warm

When you use the device or charge the battery, the device might get warm. You might notice that your device feels warmer in these situations:

  • When you set up your device the first time
  • When you restore from a backup
  • When apps reindex or reanalyze data, like Photos tagging for faces, places, or keywords after a software update
  • When you use graphics-intensive or augmented-reality apps or features

These conditions are normal, and your device will return to a regular temperature when complete.

Here are some of the higher ambient-temperature conditions and activities that might cause the device to change performance and behavior:

  • Leaving the device in a car on a hot day.
  • Leaving the device in direct sunlight for an extended period of time.
  • Using certain features in hot conditions or direct sunlight for an extended period of time, such as GPS tracking or navigation in a car, playing a graphics-intensive game, or using augmented-reality apps.

User uploaded file

If your device gets too warm

If the interior temperature of the device exceeds the normal operating range, the device will protect its internal components by attempting to regulate its temperature. If this happens, you might notice these changes:

  • Charging, including wireless charging, slows or stops.
  • The display dims or goes black.
  • Cellular radios enter a low-power state. The signal might weaken during this time.
  • The camera flash is temporarily disabled.
  • Performance slows with graphics-intensive or augmented-reality apps or features.

Additionally, if you're navigating, the device might show this alert and turn off the display: "Temperature: iPhone needs to cool down." Navigation still provides audible turn-by-turn directions. When approaching a turn, the display will illuminate to guide you through the turn.

Cheers!

iPad getting very hot

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