How To Avoid Iphone Overheating
To avoid iPhone overheating, follow these practical tips:
🔋 Optimize Usage
- Close unused apps: Double-tap the home button (or swipe up) and close apps running in the background.
- Disable background activity: Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and limit it.
- Lower screen brightness: Use Auto-Brightness or manually reduce it.
- Use Low Power Mode: Enables energy-saving features (Settings > Battery).
☀️ Avoid Direct Heat
- Keep out of direct sunlight: Especially in cars, windowsills, or outside on hot days.
- Avoid using while charging in heat: Charging + intensive use = major heat buildup.
- Remove case if overheating during charge: Some cases trap heat.
🔌 Smart Charging Habits
- Use official or certified chargers: Cheap, off-brand accessories can overheat devices.
- Avoid wireless charging in hot environments: It generates more heat than wired charging.
- Don’t charge under a pillow or blanket: Always allow ventilation.
⚙️ Update and Maintain Software
- Install iOS updates: Apple frequently fixes bugs that cause overheating.
- Restart occasionally: Helps clear RAM and reset processes.
🛠️ Watch for Problematic Apps or Bugs
- Check battery usage: Settings > Battery shows what apps are using power. If one’s abnormally high, it may be the culprit.
- Reset settings if issues persist: Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset All Settings.
🚫 Avoid High-Performance Stress in Heat
- Limit gaming, 4K video recording, or video calls during hot conditions.
- Turn on Airplane Mode temporarily if not using cellular or Wi-Fi—radios can create heat.
If your iPhone gets too hot, it may show a temperature warning screen and stop functioning until it cools. This is a built-in safety feature.