iPhone Overheating Issue Fix Melbourne

Apple specifies that iPhones operate safely between 0°C and 35°C (32°F to 95°F). If your iPhone feels uncomfortably hot to hold, displays a temperature warning screen, or shuts down automatically due to heat, it’s too hot. The device should feel warm during intensive use but never hot enough to cause discomfort. If you consistently notice excessive heat during normal activities, it’s time for a professional diagnosis at Same Day Mac Repairs.

Some warmth during charging is normal as electrical energy converts to chemical energy in the battery. However, excessive heat indicates problems like a degraded battery that struggles to accept charge efficiently, a damaged charging port causing poor connections, use of non-certified chargers that don’t regulate power properly, or charging while running intensive apps simultaneously. If your iPhone becomes uncomfortably hot while charging, bring it in for a free diagnostic.

Yes, repeated or severe overheating can cause permanent damage. High temperatures accelerate battery degradation and can cause swelling, damage the processor and logic board, reducing performance or causing failure, warp internal components and solder connections, corrupt data stored on memory chips, and shorten your iPhone’s overall lifespan. This is why addressing overheating quickly is crucial—what starts as a minor issue can escalate to expensive repairs or complete device failure.

Mild warmth during intensive tasks like gaming, 4K video recording, or augmented reality apps is normal as the processor works harder. However, if your iPhone becomes uncomfortably hot, throttles performance significantly, displays overheating warnings, or shuts down during these activities, there’s an underlying problem. Modern iPhones are designed to handle demanding tasks without excessive heat through efficient thermal management.

A factory reset can help if overheating is caused by software issues, problematic apps, or corrupted system files. However, it won’t fix hardware problems like failing batteries, damaged charging circuits, or component failures—which are the most common causes of overheating. Before wiping your data with a factory reset, bring your iPhone to Same Day Mac Repairs for proper diagnosis so we can determine if the issue is software or hardware-related.

No! Never put your iPhone in a refrigerator, freezer, or any extremely cold environment. Rapid temperature changes cause condensation to form inside your device, and moisture can damage internal components, corrode circuits, and potentially destroy your iPhone completely. Always allow your device to cool naturally at room temperature in a shaded, well-ventilated area.

Using your iPhone during charging, especially for intensive tasks like gaming or video streaming, generates heat from both the charging process and processor activity simultaneously. While this won’t immediately damage your device, it’s not ideal and can contribute to long-term battery degradation. If your iPhone becomes very hot during this scenario, it may indicate an underlying battery or charging circuit problem requiring professional attention.

Our comprehensive thermal diagnostic typically takes 30-45 minutes and is completely free. Repair time depends on the cause—software fixes can be completed in under an hour, battery replacements take 30-60 minutes, while complex component-level repairs may require several hours or same-day service. We’ll provide an accurate timeframe after diagnosis and prioritise overheating cases due to their urgent nature.

Certain apps, like games, video editors, or navigation app,s are processor-intensive and naturally generate more heat. However, if specific apps cause extreme overheating, unexpected shutdowns, or your iPhone becomes too hot to hold, the app may have bugs, memory leaks, or compatibility issues. Try updating the app, and if problems persist, uninstall it. If overheating continues with multiple apps, the issue is likely hardware-related and needs professional diagnosis.

If overheating is caused by battery degradation—which is very common—then yes, battery replacement will resolve the issue. However, overheating can also stem from processor problems, logic board issues, charging circuit damage, or software glitches. Our free diagnostic will determine if battery replacement is the solution or if other repairs are needed. We’ll never recommend battery replacement unless testing confirms it will actually solve your overheating problem.