Your Android phone is getting really hot
One app is almost certainly working too hard and overheating your phone. Close all your apps, let your phone cool down for 10 minutes, then start using it normally. If it stays cool after that, you're fine.
Your phone uses power to run apps, and power generates heat. When an app is broken or working way too hard, it generates a lot more heat than normal. Your phone will tell you when it's getting too hot and will slow itself down to cool off. The good news is turning off the app that's causing it fixes the problem right away.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Putting a thick case on the phone while it's hot — cases trap heat, making it worse, so take it off while it cools
- Using your phone in direct sunlight and thinking it's broken — the sun adds real heat to the back, so move to shade
- Assuming your battery is fine because your phone is new — even new phones have bad batteries
Signs you need professional help
- Your phone is overheating all the time even when you're not using any apps
- The battery health check says your battery is poor or failing
- You've closed all apps, restarted your phone, and it's still getting very hot during normal use
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