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smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts) Sun Jun 17, 2018, 05:00 PM Jun 2018

Why is my iPhone so hot? [View all]

Ok, I have a relic. It's an iPhone 5 and it has served me well. I am recharging it on an Amtrak train back to Boston, but I just pulled it out of my bag and it's very hot. I have never experienced that before. Is this something that I should be worried about?

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Why is my iPhone so hot? [View all] smirkymonkey Jun 2018 OP
Could be at the end of its life span older batteries generate more heat while charging, but populistdriven Jun 2018 #1
Honestly, I don't think I have ever replaced the batteries and I have had it for about 5 years. smirkymonkey Jun 2018 #4
i did my wife's myself it was lol easy populistdriven Jun 2018 #5
If you have it in a protective case, take it out. Phoenix61 Jun 2018 #2
I just have a little cosmetic protective case around the back. smirkymonkey Jun 2018 #6
your battery could be on its way out. unblock Jun 2018 #3
Oh great. Ok. Do you have to pay for it? smirkymonkey Jun 2018 #7
that one is free! unblock Jun 2018 #8
There is also coconut battery, which is free. Elwood P Dowd Jun 2018 #9
Awesome! Thank you! smirkymonkey Jun 2018 #11
You're phone is working hard. liberalmuse Jun 2018 #10
Searching for networks on a train is my bet for the culprit. n/t targetpractice Jun 2018 #13
Your iPhone is searching for networks (cell towers)... targetpractice Jun 2018 #12
Restart mastiholi Jul 2018 #14
Thank you and welcome to DU! smirkymonkey Jul 2018 #15
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