How to Solve Mobile Overheating Problem (Simple & Easy Tipes)

If your phone becomes hot just after 10–15 minutes of use, so do not panic.
Most of the time, the problem is not the phone, it is how the phone is being used.

I am telling you this as a mobile technician, not as a blogger.
I have seen hundreds of phones with overheating complaints, and only a few were actually defective.

In this blog, I am going to tell you a simple and accurate method which can reduce the heat of your phone to a great extent. Let’s fix this step by step, like I am helping a friend.

First, understand this clearly

A phone getting slightly warm is normal.
But if your phone becomes very hot, uncomfortable to hold, or heats even during normal use, then yes — that is a real problem.

Warning: If you ignore overheating for a long time, it can:

Damage the battery
Reduce phone performance
Cause sudden shutdowns
In rare cases, damage the motherboard

So do not take this lightly.

1. Stop using the phone while charging (this is a most common mistake)

This is the number one reason I see in daily life.

Real example:
A customer once complained, “My phone heats a lot, battery is bad.”
I asked him one thing: Do you use your phone while charging?
He said yes — YouTube + charging every night.

That was the whole problem.

When you use your phone while charging:

Battery heats
Processor heats
Charger also heats

All three together = overheating.

What you should do

Charge the phone and leave it alone
If urgent, use it only for calls
Never play games while charging

2. Remove thick covers during heavy use

This sounds small, but it matters.

Many covers are thick and rubber-type.
They trap heat inside the phone.

If you:

Play games
Record videos
Use navigation (Google Maps)

Remove the cover for that time.

My tip: Phones cool down naturally from the back.
If heat can’t escape, temperature keeps rising.

3. Check background apps

Many users do not realize this.

Apps like:

Facebook
Instagram
Games
Cleaner apps
VPN apps

Keep running in the background.

Real-life situation:
You close the app, but it i.s still working silently.

What to do

Go to Settings
Open Battery or Apps section
Check which apps use more battery
Restrict or uninstall unnecessary apps

If an app consumes battery even when not used, it will be also cause heating.

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4. Poor network = more heat (very important)

If your phone struggles to find network:

Weak signal area
Constant switching between 4G / 5G
Using mobile data in low coverage

The phone works harder to stay connected, and that creates heat.

What you can do

Turn on Airplane mode in very low network areas
Use WiFi if available
Switch to 4G if 5G signal is unstable

I have personally seen phones heating only because of poor signal.

5. Avoid cheap or fake chargers

This is dangerous.

Cheap local charger
Fake fast charger
Damaged charging cable

can cause:

Overheating
Battery swelling
Charging IC damage

Never compromise on charger quality.

Always use:

Original charger
Brand-certified charger

Saving a little money here can cost you a lot later.

6. Too many apps installed = more heat

Be honest with yourself.

How many apps do you actually use daily?
10? 15?

But most phones have 50+ apps installed.

Unused apps:

Run background services
Auto-update
Send notifications

All this adds load to the processor.

Do this once

Uninstall apps you do not use
Disable system apps you do not need (carefully)

7. Software bugs and updates

Sometimes, overheating starts after an update.

I have seen this many times:

Phone was fine
Update installed
Suddenly heating issue

This happens due to software bugs.

What you can

Check if a new update is available
Install bug-fix updates
Restart phone after update

If problem continues, wait for the next patch.
Avoid factory reset immediately unless necessary.

8. High brightness and outdoor use

If Using phone:

Under direct sunlight
With full brightness
For long time

will naturally heat it.

Simple fix steps

Reduce brightness
Turn on auto-brightness
Avoid long use in direct sunlight

9. Gaming and heavy tasks

Let’s be honest.

If your phone is:

Budget or mid-range
Old processor
Low RAM

and you play heavy games for 1–2 hours, heating is normal.

What you can do

Lower graphics settings
Take breaks while gaming
Close other apps before gaming

Do not expect flagship performance from every phone.

10. When overheating means hardware problem

Sometimes, the issue is serious.

Possible reasons:

Old battery
Battery damage
Water damage
Faulty charging IC

Warning signs

Phone heats even when idle
Heats without SIM or apps
Battery drains very fast

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Final advice (my personal experience)

Most overheating problems are usage-related, not manufacturing defects.