User level: Level 1 (4 points)I have purchased 18Pro Max in Auckland last week and I am observing Phone is getting heated when clicking photos and shooting videos , is this bug or it will as it is as part of configuration?
Posted on Nov 5, 2026 8:54 PM
User level: Level 10 (454,138 points)Nov 5, 2026 10:51 PM in response to Santy_71
📱Facing iPhone heating issues? Here's what worked for me on my iPhone:
1️⃣ Backup on iCloud/iTunes
2️⃣ Log out of Apple ID
3️⃣ Erase (Keep eSIM Data)
❌ DO NOT restore from backups! Set up as new iPhone. Wait 2-3 days - no issue! That Indicates...
✅ No hardware/ iOS issue
Now...
📦 Restore data gradually
🔍 Find app/settings causing heat
My experience says this is purely caused by some third-party app that you may have installed.
I am not aware of the ambient temperature in which you are using the iPhone. However --> Keeping iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch within acceptable ...
Store the device where the temperature is between -20º and 45º C (-4º to 113º F). Don’t leave the device in your car, because temperatures in parked cars can exceed this range.
Use iOS devices where the ambient temperature is between 0º and 35º C (32º to 95º F). Low- or high-temperature conditions might cause the device to change its behavior to regulate its temperature. Using an iOS device in very cold conditions outside of its operating range might temporarily shorten battery life and could cause the device to turn off. Battery life will return to normal when you bring the device back to higher ambient temperatures. Using an iOS device in very hot conditions can permanently shorten battery life.
User level: Level 9 (64,078 points)Nov 6, 2026 3:08 AM in response to Santy_71
Hi, I’ve an 18 Pro Max and take photos and occasionally video on a near daily basis. My iPhone never gets hot, warm maybe, but not hot. In my opinion that’s one of the 18’s most impressive features.
Have you updated to iOS 27.2 yet? If so, it can contribute to the heat produced during normal operation. After an update, your iPhone will need to index, sync and optimize your devices data. This can take a week or slightly longer. My iPhone had to index almost 300GB and it took 7 or 8 days to complete.
So, tell us about your iPhone, please. Are you using a large heavy case? What are the outside temperatures like? iOS version on your iPhone?
User level: Level 10 (107,674 points)Nov 6, 2026 12:32 AM in response to SravanKrA
"Set up as new iPhone. Wait 2-3 days - no issue! That Indicates...
✅ No hardware/ iOS issue
Now...
📦 Restore data gradually"
harmful nonsense.
Cannot restore a backup gradually.
Backup overwritten anyway after 3 days.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256389566