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Have you fallen for one of the new iPhone 15s and do you have the impression that it is overheating? You will be relieved to know that the problem is not hardware related, and that there is now a solution.
After numerous user testimonials reporting that their iPhone was overheating – some exceeding 37.5°Cmaking these devices too hot to hold – Apple announced an upcoming fix earlier this week, the problem being due to an iOS 17 bug according to the company.
iOS 17.0.3 is available
As promised, as expected: this Wednesday, Apple released a patch, iOS 17.0.3. A software update that “should” prevent the iPhone 15 from heating up so much, according to the company.
“This update provides important fixes and security improvements and resolves an issue causing iPhone to run hotter than expected,” reads the release notes.
Apple also specifies that this latest version of iOS 17 contains security fixes regarding a kernel vulnerability that could allow an attacker to obtain privilege escalation.
So, even if there is no guarantee that the update will solve your overheating problem, it is therefore important to install it as soon as possible, to benefit from the latest security fixes necessary to ensure the protection of your iPhone.
How to update to iOS 17.0.3?
To download the update, go to Settings > General > Software Update and click Download and install under the presentation of iOS 17.0.3.
Considering Apple’s speed in releasing this update, it can be estimated that the company has identified the root of the iPhone 15 Pro overheating problem and with it the solution. Response after installing the update.
Source: ZDNet.com