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Why does my iPhone 5S heat up so fast?

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Why does my iPhone 5S heat up so fast?

Your iPhone is overheating because the CPU is revved up to 100% even when the screen is off and it’s in your pocket. In 99% of cases, when your iPhone is hot, you have a software problem. That being said, if you dropped your phone in a bucket of water and then it started overheating, you may have a hardware problem.

How can I stop my iPhone from overheating?

5 tips on how to stop your phone from overheating

  1. Avoid direct sunlight to your phone.
  2. Turn off unused apps on your phone.
  3. Avoid turning your screen brightness up.
  4. Turn your phone to airplane mode.
  5. Take your case off.
  6. Keep your applications up-to-date.
  7. Separate your phone from your other tech.
  8. Trim unneeded apps.

Why is my phone overheating so quickly?

Phones often get hot from overuse or from having too many active apps. Your phone may also overheat due to malware, misbehaving software, or exposure to direct sunlight. It’s normal for phones to get a bit warm, but sustained heat can signal a deeper problem.

How can I cool down my phone faster?

How to cool an overheated phone

  1. Turn the phone off.
  2. Remove it from direct sunlight (put it under a beach towel, for example).
  3. Take your phone out of its case, if you’re using one.
  4. Remove the charging cable if it’s plugged in.
  5. Place your phone in your freezer; just don’t leave it in there too long.

How can I cool down my phone?

Why is my iPhone hot and losing battery?

Overcharging: When you plug your iPhone for long even after the battery is at 100%, you are overcharging it. When you overcharging, the temperature increases and the battery gets damaged little by little. Hence, your iPhone gets hot and drains the battery faster.

How do I cool down my iPhone fast?

These tips will help:

  1. Remove the case.
  2. Don’t leave it in a car in the sun, where temperatures can rise rapidly.
  3. You may need to avoid direct sunlight entirely if you’re somewhere extremely hot.
  4. Avoid playing games.
  5. Stop using Bluetooth, because it provides an additional source of heat.
  6. Turn off Location Services.

How can I reduce my phone heat?

Here are 13 quick fixes for when you’re smartphone just can’t take the heat.

  1. Only charge your phone’s battery to 80%. Don’t do a full charge.
  2. Always close unused apps.
  3. Keep apps up-to-date.
  4. Utilize airplane mode.
  5. Install an antivirus software if you have an Android phone.
  6. Take off the case.

What causes iPhone to overheat?

Your iPhone gets hot because the battery and other hardware inside generate heat whenever your phone is working, even if it’s just charging. Your iPhone is designed to dissipate heat, but an old battery, too many apps running, and even direct sunlight can make your phone overheat.

Is there an app to cool down my iPhone?

The first app on test, CPU Cooler Master-Phone Cooler, is probably the best of these, although DU Phone Cooler & Cooler Master is almost identical. Either of these will do the job and not only will they keep the phone cool, by closing apps they should make the battery last longer too.

What happens if iPhone overheats?

What happens when an iPhone overheats? When the iPhone overheats severely it will display a warning message that the iPhone “needs to cool down before you can use it”. Normally this will be displayed on a black background, although if you’re using navigation it will appear as an overlay alert.