iPhone Overheating (Safe Fixes)
These steps cool your iPhone safely without damaging the battery or components. Works for iPhone 8 through iPhone 15 (iOS 15–18).
No risky steps
Beginner‑friendly
Safe cooling tips
Safe Fixes You Can Try
1. Remove the Case
Thick cases trap heat and slow cooling.
2. Stop Charging
Charging generates heat — unplug until temperature drops.
3. Close Background Apps
Swipe up and close apps using CPU/GPU resources.
4. Turn Off Bluetooth & Hotspot
Wireless radios generate heat when active.
5. Move to a Cooler Environment
Avoid direct sunlight or hot car interiors.
6. Disable Background App Refresh
Settings → General → Background App Refresh → Off.
7. Turn Off Location Services
GPS is one of the biggest heat generators.
8. Update iOS
Some overheating issues are software bugs fixed in updates.
9. Restart Your iPhone
Clears CPU spikes and runaway background processes.
10. Avoid Intensive Apps
Games, video editing, and AR apps heat the device quickly.
11. Turn Off 5G Auto
5G radios generate more heat than LTE.
12. Don’t Cool in a Freezer
Rapid temperature changes can crack internal components.