iPhone 7 gets warm - what you can do about it

Many users have the problem that the iPhone 7 gets way too warm already during the first use. If this is the case, you should exchange the device, as there is a technical problem. If the problem only appears later, the heat usually has other causes.

How to prevent your iPhone 7 from getting warm

If your iPhone 7 constantly gets too warm, resetting the device can help solve the problem. Do this through iTunes, and you can create a backup directly in the process so that no data is lost.

1. Go to Settings and click your name at the top.
2. Select your iPhone to disable the Find My iPhone feature.
3. Click iCloud Backup to create a backup manually.
4. Connect the iPhone to a PC and open iTunes.
5. Select your device in iTunes and go to "Overview" > "Restore iPhone" at the top.
6. The latest system software will now be downloaded and installed.
7. Finally, download the previously created backup back to your iPhone.

More tips to prevent your iPhone from getting warm

Make sure your iPhone is not exposed to direct sunlight. But even without external influence, iPhone 7 can get too warm when it is overloaded.

1. First, reduce the visual effects. To do this, go to "Settings" > "General" > "Operating aids" and turn on "Reduce motion". This will save you processing power.
2. Then go to "Settings" > "General" and disable "Background Update".
3. Delete all apps that you no longer need on your iPhone.