It’s no news that the Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are overheating. The latest Apple flagship phones started shipping some days back, and those who have gotten their device have been complaining of overheating. While overheating is normal under some circumstances, these users find their iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro overheating when not in use.
There have been multiple reports from iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro users about their devices overheating. The duo is reported to reach 42°C/170°F during charging, phone calls, and FaceTime. And while these temperatures are within safe range, meaning it won’t cause any major burn, it still raises some concern.
Meanwhile, not everyone is experiencing the overheating issues the same way. Some say their device gets hot when not in use, while others say it gets excessively hot when charging or gaming. Apple has now provided some solutions on how to reduce iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro overheating.
How to fix iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues
Apple will definitely address the overheating issue with a new update, but you can follow the below procedure to reduce it while waiting for an update;
- Activate Auto-Brightness – When your device overheats, it causes battery drain and can cause burns. Enabling Auto-Brightness allows the device to adjust brightness based on ambient light, which can help reduce overheating.
- Manage your connectivity – This includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hotspots, and others. Apple recommends that you turn them off when not in use.
- Phone cover Consideration – Phones with black cover will heat up more easily, especially in a warm environment. Apple says you should consider the case on your device, as it might be contributing to the overheating.
Meanwhile, there are conditions to use your iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro to avoid overheating. Apple stress using the phones in environments with temperatures ranging from 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F).
The condition of where you keep your iPhone should fall within -20° to 45°C (-4° to 113°F) temperature. Hence, you should avoid leaving your iPhone in an environment above these temperatures, especially in a parked car.
Of course, it’s normal for a device to overheat. Expect your iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro to overheat when playing games, using it as a Hotspot, wireless charging, and streaming videos. However, if the temperature is within the range listed in this post, then you should not worry much about it.
