4 Dangerous Ways That Your iPhone Can Overheat That Don’t Involve The Sun

There is perhaps no faster way to bring your iPhone to ruin than by exposing it to extreme temperatures and conditions on a consistent basis. The iPhone’s battery isn’t designed to withstand extreme cold OR heat, which means thinking twice about leaving your phone in the car when you dart out to the store to grab water isn’t a great idea, for more than just security issues. But although it may be obvious that direct sunlight is a mortal enemy to your smartphone, there are other, more subtle, lesser known ways that you could be helping your phone overheat. Here, Tech Expert Zeshan Malik takes a look at four dangerous ways that your iPhone can overheat that don’t involve the sun. The sooner you know, the quicker you can remedy your situation and protect your device. 

Running resource-intensive apps or processes for an extended period can actually generate excessive heat. “For example, playing graphically demanding games or using augmented reality (AR) apps can put a significant strain on the processor,” Malik says. Malik’s prevention tips include closing unused apps running in the background, avoiding running multiple resource-intensive apps simultaneously, and taking regular breaks during extended usage sessions.

“Certain software issues, such as bugs, conflicts, or faulty updates, can cause your iPhone’s processor to work excessively and result in overheating,” Malik says. To avoid this, it’s crucial that you keep your iPhone’s software up to date to benefit from bug fixes and improvements. 

“Avoid installing unauthorized or suspicious apps that could potentially cause conflicts,” Malik adds — and restart your iPhone periodically to refresh the system.