Hey fellow iPhone lovers! If you’ve just got your hands on the iPhone 14 Pro you may have noticed that this excellent device tends to heat up quickly like a pancake, on a hot griddle. Don’t worry many of us experience the warmth, with this particular Apple product.
Before you begin to panic and assume that I made a mistake in purchasing the phone because of the “iPhone 14 Pro getting hot” issue, let’s take a moment to comprehend the situation at hand and discuss how you can handle this scenario.
Why So Hot, iPhone 14 Pro?
Generally, not just the iPhone 14 Pro but any smartphone, whether it’s an iPhone, Samsung, or any other brand, can become warm due to the high-performance components and advanced technology crammed into this small device. It’s quite expected that it will produce some heat.
It’s the phone’s way of saying, “I’m not cold-hearted; I’ve got some warmth to share!”
When you use your iPhone for intense tasks like gaming, video editing, or watching your favorite content in high quality, it has to work extra hard, which can cause it to get hot.
How Hot is Too Hot?
Now, the question is, How much is your iPhone 14 Pro getting hot? Basically, your iPhone 14 Pro is designed to operate within a specific temperature range, and it will automatically take steps to cool down if it crosses its temperature limit.
If you feel that your iPhone feels unbearable hot to touch or if you see a temperature warning message on the screen then you should stop your task immediately and let it cool down.
Reasons for Your iPhone 14 Pro Getting Hot
Performing Heavy tasks
If you’re using your iPhone for heavy tasks that require a lot of processing power, like gaming or video editing, it will automatically generate heat.
Leaving it in direct sunlight
The sun’s rays can heat up your iPhone, even if it’s turned off because your phone is made up of metal which is a good conductor of heat.
Charging it in a hot environment
If you’re charging your iPhone in a hot environment, such as in a car or in a place where direct sunlight falls on your device will generate more heat.
Running apps in the background
If you have a lot of apps running in the background, even if you’re not using them, they can still be using up processor power and generating heat.
Signal Strength
Weak cellular signals or Wi-Fi connections can force the processor to work harder to maintain a connection. The same goes for Bluetooth. Bluetooth also searches for nearby devices regularly to maintain the connection.
Hardware Issue
If your iPhone’s battery is malfunctioning, the charging port is damaged or the charger is defective, it might generate more heat than usual.
Using your iPhone while charging
When you use your device while charging, it heats up quickly. It can be one of the main reasons that your iPhone gets hot if you use it like that.
Software Issue
When you use your iPhone without its regular update, there might be some bugs that can cause overheating issues as they overwork your processor power, which ultimately generates heat.
How to Fix overheating issue in iPhone 14 pro
So, what can you do to help your iPhone 14 Pro cool down? Here are a few tips:
Take a break
If you’re working on your iPhone for a longer period of time then you should take a break and close those power-hungry apps and let it relax.
Close Background apps:
You can limit your background apps or you remove unwanted background apps which is of no use.
Steps on How to close background apps on iPhone:
- Swipe up from the bottom and look for the running background apps.
- Next, clear those apps one by one by swiping up.
Avoid direct sunlight
Just like you would not like to sunbathe in the Sahara similarly don’t leave your iPhone in direct sunlight for a long period of time.
Background app refresh
Background app refresh is an iPhone feature that allows an app to refresh its content of the app which is of no use for a longer period. Turning off these features can help you to reduce the overheating issue as it gives stress to the processor. To disable this feature simply follow the steps.
- Go to Settings.
- Find General and select the option.
- Tap on Background App Refresh and toggle it to off for all apps.
Remove the case
Sometimes, because of those fancy cases, heat from the device gets trapped which disrupts heat dissipation. Keep your iPhone exposed to the air to breathe.
Reduce screen brightness
Lowering the screen brightness can help reduce heat generation.
Disable location
Disable your iPhone’s location service when not in use. As it puts stress on the processor as well as the battery, which ultimately generates heat. To disable the phone location, follow the steps below.
- Simply drag down the top right of the screen.
- Find the Location and toggle it off.
If you don’t find the option you can go for an alternative option. Follow the steps below:
- Go to Settings.
- Find Privacy & Security.
- Tap on Location Services and toggle it off.
Disable Bluetooth an Wifi
If you keep your phone’s Bluetooth or WiFi on when it is not in use, then you should immediately close that option. Bluetooth and WiFi continuously search for nearby devices, which puts strain on the processor and makes your iPhone 14 Pro gets hot
To disable this option, follow the steps:
- Drag down the top right of the screen.
- Check for the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and toggle it OFF, if it is ON.
If you don’t find the option you can go for an alternative option. Follow the steps below:
- Go to Settings.
- Find Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and turn it off
Update your Apps
If your apps are not updated, then you should update them regularly because updates fix any bugs that cause your device to heat up or malfunction.
You can check for app updates by following the steps below:
- Go to the App Store.
- Tap on your profile at the top right of the screen.
- Under available updates, tap Update All.
Update your iPhone
Apple rolls out updates so that your iPhone 14 Pro remains bug-free and repairs any malfunctions through software. If overheating issues arise because of not updating to the latest iOS, then updating your iPhone will fix this issue.
To check whether your iPhone is running on the latest iOS follow the steps below
- Go to Settings.
- Find General and then tap Software Update.
Faulty Hardware
If your iPhone’s battery is malfunctioning, the charging port is damaged, or the charger is defective and generates more heat than usual, it’s time to go to the service center and get your iPhone 14 Pro checked.
Using Airplane mode
Your iPhone 14 Pro could use more power to look for a signal if you’re in a place with poor cellular service, which might lead to it heating up. You may stop it from happening by turning off all cellular connections and entering airplane mode. By doing this, you may lessen CPU stress and keep your iPhone from overheating.
- Swipe down from the top right-hand corner of your iPhone’s screen to open Control Centre.
- Toggle on Airplane Mode.
Disable background activities
Apps that run in the background consume more power from the processor, which automatically heats up your device. For this, you should use the low power mode feature, which disables background activities. To enable low power mode, simply follow the steps:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap on Battery and toggle on” Low Power Mode”.
Disable Always On Display
AOD or Always On Display can slightly increase your iPhone 14 pro temperature. This is because AOD keeps certain parts of the screen active even when the device is in standby mode.
If you notice your phone getting excessively hot and you have AOD enabled, consider disabling it temporarily and observe any changes. To disable AOD follow the steps:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap on Display & Brightness.
- Search Always On and toggle it off.
Live Wallpaper
Dynamic or Live wallpaper can consume more processing power and generate extra heat compared to Static wallpaper. So, I recommend you use only static wallpaper instead of Live wallpaper.
Reset your iPhone 14 pro
If you have tried all the steps mentioned above and still your iPhone is getting hot. Then you can try resetting all settings on your device. Don’t worry it will not erase your data. It will just reset your settings to default. To do this follow the steps:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap on General.
- Select Transfer or Reset iPhone.
- Choose Reset.
- Tap Reset All Settings.
Avoid extreme temperatures
If you’re working in a situation where you have to use your iPhone 14 Pro in extreme weather conditions, then you should avoid it; instead, you should use it at room temperature where no direct sunlight or an extreme cold temperature is exposed to the device.
Apple Care
If you have tried all the steps and found no changes, then you should visit your nearby Apple Store or authorized repair store. They will diagnose your device and inform you what the cause of overheating your iPhone 14 Pro is and how to solve this issue
FAQ
Q) Why does my iPhone keep overheating?
Ans: The reason your iPhone is overheating can be anything like a hardware issue, a software issue, using your iPhone while charging, etc.
Q) Why is my iPhone overheating while charging?
Ans: Your iPhone may get overheated while charging for many reasons like charging in a warm place, doing heavy tasks, faulty charger, or background processes, etc.
Q) How to stop my iPhone from overheating?
Ans: You can stop your iPhone from overheating by following the steps given in this article.
Conclusion
In conclusion, when your iPhone 14 Pro gets hot, it is typically the result of intense usage or background processes. To prevent overheating, simply follow the above steps. If you still haven’t found any changes in your device, then I recommend you seek professional help by visiting the Apple Store or an authorized repair store.
Remember, your iPhone is like a hardworking friend – it’s always there for you, but it needs a little TLC too.
