If you have recently bought a new iPhone 15 or 15 Pro, you may have noticed that your device gets unusually hot when using certain apps or restoring from a backup. Don’t worry, it’s not your fault, and it’s not a hardware defect. It’s a software bug that Apple has acknowledged and promised to fix soon.
According to Apple, a bug in iOS 17 causes some apps to use more power than necessary, which leads to the device running warmer than expected. Some of the apps that are affected by this bug are Instagram, Uber, and Asphalt 9, among others. Apple said that it is working on a software update that will address this issue and improve the thermal performance of iPhone 15 devices.
“We are aware of reports of some iPhone 15 devices running warmer than expected when using certain apps or restoring from a backup. This is not related to the design of the iPhone 15 and does not pose any safety risk,” an Apple spokesperson said in a statement. “We have identified a bug in iOS 17 that causes some apps to use more power than necessary. We are working on a software update that will address this issue and improve the thermal performance of iPhone 15 devices.”
The software update that will fix the overheating issue is expected to be iOS 17.1, which is currently in beta testing and will be released to the public soon. Apple said that the overheating issue will not affect the performance of the iPhone 15 devices, which feature a new design with a ceramic shield front, a stainless steel frame, and a larger battery capacity.
Apple also said that there is no safety risk from the overheating issue, and that some factors, such as using high-wattage chargers and restoring the phone from a backup, can also make the phone feel warmer. “The iPhone 15 series is designed to operate within a normal temperature range under typical usage conditions. The device may feel warmer when charging or when using high-performance features or apps,” Apple said in a support document.
Some iPhone 15 users have shared their experiences with the overheating issue on social media and online forums. “I noticed my iPhone 15 Pro getting really hot after updating to iOS 17. It was so hot that I couldn’t hold it in my hand. I checked the battery usage and saw that Instagram was using 80% of the battery. I deleted the app and restarted the phone, and it went back to normal,” one user wrote on Reddit.
Another user said on Twitter, “I love my new iPhone 15, but it gets too hot sometimes. Especially when I play Asphalt 9 or use Uber. I hope Apple fixes this soon. I don’t want to damage my phone or burn my fingers.”
If you are experiencing the overheating issue on your iPhone 15 or 15 Pro, here are some tips that may help you until Apple releases the software update:
– Update your apps to the latest version and check if they have any known issues with iOS 17.
– Close any apps that you are not using and restart your device.
– Avoid using your device in direct sunlight or in high-temperature environments.
– Use an Apple-certified charger and cable to charge your device.
– Backup your data and restore your device as a new one if the issue persists.
We hope that this article has helped you understand what is causing your iPhone 15 to overheat and how to fix it. Stay tuned for more updates on iOS 17 and iPhone 15 from Tech Crunch.
Relevant articles:
– Apple blames iOS 17 bugs and apps like Instagram for making iPhone 15s run hot, The Verge, Sep 30, 2023
– Apple to Address iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issue With iOS 17 Update, MacRumors, Sep 30, 2023
– Apple’s upcoming update to fix iPhone 15 series overheating issues, NewsBytes, Oct 1, 2023
– Apple Says Software, Apps Behind iPhone Overheating; Fix Coming, Hindustan Times, Oct 1, 2023.
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