4 iPhone Mistakes That Could Be Causing Your Device To Overheat And Die Quickly
April 8, 2024 by Lisa Cupido
Let’s be clear: your iPhone should not be overheating and its battery should not die. These are things that happen when things are not going to plan with your phone — and it’s important to correct anything you could be doing to contribute to these problems. If your phone were to continue overheating, it’s very possible its battery will eventually kick the bucket. Rather than spending money on a new battery or new phone, here are four iPhone mistakes that could be causing your device to overheat and die quickly.
Leaving Your Phone in Direct SunlightExtreme temperatures are a mortal enemy to your phone battery. Leaving it in direct sunlight, whether you place it in your car’s console or on a blanket on the beach, will cause your phone’s internal temperature to heat up. This can be exasperated if you’re using your phone’s GPS or playing a resource-intensive game — both of these actions cause additional phone heat.