You know exactly when it starts to happen – you are using your phone and all of the sudden, it gets warmer and warmer until it almost feels ablaze. iPhones must operate at an optimum temperature to ensure that they work well and so that damage does not occur to them.
Apple has stated that the ideal operating temperature for the iPhone is between 32 degrees and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. If your phone stays within this range, it should work without any issues for you, granted there is nothing else wrong with the phone. Apple has stated that the non-operating temperature for the iPhone is between -4 degrees and 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
An overheating phone is an issue and one that needs to be addressed quickly to prevent serious issues that may occur.
What Happens When My Phone Overheats?
When your phone is placed in a situation where it will overheat, the process starts at slow but can quickly worsen as the temperature rises.
Here is a series of events that may occur in an overheating phone:
- Stops charging or will not charge when placed on the charger
- Does not have a strong signal and you cannot make calls or send texts
- Performance slows down to where the phone is almost unusable
- A warning will appear on your screen
- Screen may go black, and you will only hear sound coming from the phone
- Flash stops working on the camera
- May shut down
What Should I Do When My Phone Overheats?
What you do when your phone overheats will dictate the outcome and if any damage occurs to your phone.
Here are some things that you can do to protect your phone:
- Turn the phone off
- Remove the phone from the charger
- Place the phone in a cool and shaded place
- Take the case off the phone
- Allow the phone to cool down naturally
You may think it is okay to place the phone right in front of the AC or even in the refrigerator to cool it down, but you should avoid this as it can cause cracking due to stress and extreme temperature changes.
Is It Ever Okay for the Phone to Be Hot?
Yes. There are times when your iPhone may get hot and in these instances, it is quite normal for it to happen. Your iPhone should return to its normal temperature quickly after. If it does not, then it can become a problem.
Here are some times when a hot phone is okay:
- Using a graphic intense application
- During screen calibration after a replacement
- Setting up your phone initially
- After a software update
- Restoring the device
Why Is My Phone Overheating?
There are many reasons why your phone may overheat. One of the most common is leaving the phone in direct sunlight or in a place that is hot. Other reasons include:
- Updates to the phone or apps
- Too much strain on the phone
- Using apps that require a lot of data
- Too much open in the background
My iPhone Continues to Overheat – Now What Do I Do?
If you have attempted to correct overheating issues in the past but your iPhone continues to overheat, you should have the phone looked at. Sometimes, the issue is deeper than you think, and overheating can cause issues with your logic board.
At I Repair Cracked Screens, we provide you with affordable iPhone logic board repair in NYC. We can ensure your phone’s overheating problem has not damaged your logic board and if it has, we have options to correct the issue. We invite you to bring your phone to our repair center or, you can call us to schedule an appointment.