Why is my phone hot?
Phones often get hot from overuse or from having too many active apps. Your phone may also overheat due to malware, misbehaving software, or exposure to direct sunlight. It’s normal for phones to get a bit warm, but sustained heat can signal a deeper problem.
Why is my Android overheating?
Some of the common causes of phone overheating — such as malware, rogue apps, and overactive background processes — are more common on Android devices. If your Android device or battery regularly gets too hot, read on to learn how to turn down the heat.
Why is my iPhone overheating?
Because iPhones don’t get viruses and Apple doesn’t allow non-approved apps on the App Store, you might think iOS devices are less prone to typical phone issues, including overheating phones. So, if you’re wondering why your iPhone is overheating so quickly, we’ll help you figure it out.
Likely causes of an overheating phone
It’s normal for your phone to feel slightly hot. Your phone temperature will increase whenever you’re using it for prolonged periods of time, running power-intensive apps, or using more apps than usual. Phone overheating can often happen in the following situations.
Gaming for long periods of time
The sheer breadth of available mobile games is arguably one of the best reasons for buying a smartphone. However, high-intensity gaming apps use your phone’s central processing cores in addition to its graphics processing unit (GPU), which can make your phone warm up
Streaming content
Watching YouTube or Netflix for hours is another surefire way to overwork your phone’s processor. Streaming content or watching TV online means your phone has to load video data and keep the display active for a prolonged period of time
Your settings aren’t optimal
Is your screen brightness always at full blast? Do you use an animated wallpaper with widgets everywhere? Instead, try a static background and let your phone automatically adjust the screen brightness to match your environment. This will lighten the load on your phone’s CPU usage and keep your phone temperature down.
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4. Outdated apps
If an app has a bug or other problem, it may cause increased phone temps by overusing your device’s processor. Keeping your apps and operating system updated is important because updates often include bug fixes. After you apply the update, your phone should have better performance and overheat less frequently.
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5. Software updates
A phone may overheat during or right after an update. This can be because there was a bug in the OS that required fixing through the update, which can require increased power at the moment (but shouldn’t trigger a long-term overheating issue).
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6. Environmental factors
Leaving your phone outside in the sun or in your car on a hot day can cause it to overheat. This will also prevent the touchscreen from working properly and cause the battery to drain faster (excessive cold can have the same results). In addition to sun and heat exposure, water damage can also cause phone overheating.
How to stop your phone from overheating
With a few quick fixes, it’s easy to prevent high phone temperatures. The basic phone-care habits listed here can help prolong your phone’s lifespan and keep your phone from getting too hot. Here’s how to stop your phone from overheating.
1. Charge your phone correctly
Use a quality charger from your phone manufacturer or another trusted brand, and charge your phone on a smooth, firm surface. Charging your phone on your couch or bed will prevent it from venting heat as it charges.
You may have heard that overnight charging is bad for your smartphone’s battery, but that’s a myth. Smartphones have protections in place to prevent overcharging, so you’re fine to charge overnight — as long as you’re charging your phone on a hard surface.
2. Update your apps
If you notice your phone heating up for no apparent reason, check out the apps you’ve recently installed. Buggy apps can cause overheating, and updating your apps usually fixes this kind of problem.
If not, try uninstalling the app to determine if it’s the reason your phone is overheating. Also keep your phone’s operating system updated for optimal device performance and security.
3. Avoid direct sunlight
Whether you’re outside in the sun or charging your phone near a window, keep it out of direct sunlight. Put something over it, keep it in your bag, or move it into the shade.
4. Use an antivirus
Mobile spyware targeting Android and other types of malware can make your phone work overtime, causing it to get too hot. Remove the mobile malware to stop your phone from overheating.
Mobile malware can also leak your sensitive information, steal your banking details, spy on your physical location, and drain your battery. Mobile ransomware can encrypt important files or even your entire device.
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