Your Android phone is overheating while charging
Stop using your phone right away and move it somewhere cool. Remove the case and let it cool for 15-20 minutes. Check which apps are using the most battery, or try using a different charger.
Phone overheating is a safety issue. Causes include apps running in the background using too much power, a faulty charger, a battery getting old, or the phone sitting in direct sunlight. Find what is causing the heat, cool your phone down, and stop using it until it is fixed.
- ✓Be ready to stop using your phone immediately when you feel it is hot
- ✓Have access to a cool room or place where you can set the phone down
- ✓Have a different charger available if you suspect the current one is faulty
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Putting an overheating phone in a freezer or ice. This causes condensation and damage — use a cool room instead
- Ignoring the first time your phone overheats. The problem gets worse over time
- Not testing each charger separately. Test one at a time with a gap in between
- Not fully closing apps. Swiping them away does not fully stop them
Signs you need professional help
- If your phone is still overheating after cooling down, closing apps, and trying a different charger, or if the back of your phone is swollen or warped, turn it off immediately and contact us.
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