I've had my iPhone 13 for about 3 years, and recently it's been overheating like crazy. Just this past week, it gets so hot that I get a temperature warning. Plus, the battery drains super fast – like going from 100% to 25% in just 2.5 hours during a video call, and it even drains quickly just when I'm using apps like Instagram. I'm not sure if this is due to malware, a software glitch, or if it's related to the prepaid SIM I just inserted. I'm on the latest version of iOS and I've already tried using low power mode, rebooting the phone, and closing unused apps. Any thoughts?
2 Answers
First off, you might want to check your battery health. Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health and see what it says. If the maximum capacity is lower than 80%, it's time for a battery replacement. That can definitely cause overheating and fast drain.
I've only seen a temperature warning when using my phone outside on a really hot day with direct sunlight. If you’re indoors and it’s not too hot, something else might be going on. Maybe heat from running too many apps?
Yeah, I was indoors when it happened, and there wasn’t any intense heat. No AC, though.
My battery's maximum capacity is at 84%. Is that bad?