YOU'VE probably seen an alert on your iPhone recently saying your device is too hot.
And you're not alone with the current sizzling temperatures across the UK.
Why is my iPhone overheating so quickly?
Well, much like us humans, our gadgets struggle in extreme temperatures – both high and low.
And the hotter they get, the harder they have to work.
The chips and other tech inside your iPhone – and Android handsets – generate a lot of their own heat.
iPhones can generally cope up to 35 degrees.
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As Apple explains: "Low – or high – temperature conditions may cause your device to change its behaviour to regulate its temperature.
"Using an iOS or iPadOS device in very hot conditions can permanently shorten battery life."
So when the weather gets hot and your iPhone can't cope it goes into a protective state, which is when the "cool down" alert appears.
How can I stop my iPhone from overheating?
There are a number of things you can do to prevent your iPhone from overheating.
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First up, keep it out of direct sunlight and in a shady spot.
If you have a case on, it might be a good idea to take it off so your iPhone has some breathing space.
Avoid doing heavy duty tasks like streaming video or games on your iPhone when outdoors – these generate enough heat without the summer weather thrown into the mix as well.
Don't charge your iPhone up while it's still hot either, whether that be from a plug or a power bank.
And don't do any extreme TikTok hacks like putting your iPhone in the fridge – this risks breaking your handset.
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