APPLE has revealed the five strange signs that your iPhone is too hot.
When your iPhone starts to overheat, certain parts of your handset will stop working properly.
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You might find that some features perform worse – or switch off altogether.
“iOS and iPadOS devices have built-in protections to prevent overheating,” Apple explained.
“If the interior temperature of your device exceeds the normal operating range, your device will protect its internal components by attempting to regulate its temperature.”
Overheating can be very bad for your iPhone.
For instance, regular overheating can permanently damage your battery.
And that means you won’t enjoy good battery life in the long run.
Warning signs that your iPhone is too hot
Apple revealed that there are five signs your iPhone is too warm.
The first is a change to your charging.
You might notice that charging – even wirelessly – will slow down or stop entirely.
The second sign is linked to your display.
If it dims or goes black on its own, this may be linked to your phone’s temperature.
Thirdly, your cellular radio might enter a “low-power state”.
You may notice your signal weakening when this happens.
Fourthly, the flash on your camera might be disabled temporarily.
And fifth, you may find performance slowing – especially with graphics-intensive or augmented reality apps, games or features.
If your iPhone gets very hot, your device might block you from using it completely.
You’ll see a black screen with a thermometer icon, along with a “Temperature” notice that reads: “iPhone needs to cool down before you can use it.”
There are plenty of reasons why your iPhone might overheat.
Apple recommends avoiding leaving your iPhone in a car on a hot day – or in direct sunlight for a long time.
And the iPhone maker said you should avoid using intensive apps or features in hot conditions or direct sunlight.
This might include GPS tracking, games with impressive graphics, or AR apps.