1. Too many resources being used
Let’s start with the fact that you are using the Google Meet app to conduct your video chat. Google Meet may be using more processing power, memory, and network resources compared to FaceTime, leading to higher heat generation. So it’s no surprise that your iPhone gets very hot because you’re using an app that uses many of the device’s resources, including the processor and graphics processor, which handle the video and audio streams – not to mention memory and data. When these processors are too overworked by running demanding apps like Google Meet for an extended period of time, your phone is guaranteed to heat up after a while. Also, If other apps are running in the background, they could be using resources and draining the battery, also causing your phone to get hot.
2. High battery usage
Video calls consume a lot of battery power, causing your phone to get hot. Also, aIf your battery is older, it may not be able to handle the high usage and could cause your phone to get hot. It is recommended that those of you with an iPhone replace your batteries once they are below 80% battery health. This means that at a full charge, your iPhone is holding less than 80% of the charge that it held when it was new, which could cause various issues in the device’s performance. To check if your phone needs a new battery, perform the following steps:
- Go to your Settings app
- Select Battery
- Tap Battery Health & Charging
- Look at your Maximum Capacity percentage. If it’s below 80%, then it’s time to get a new battery
3. Weak network connection
4. Quality of Service
Google Meet may be using higher quality video and audio settings compared to FaceTime, leading to increased heat generation.
5. Overuse
Simply using your iPhone for an extended period of time can also cause it to get warm.
How to prevent your phone from overheating
- Close out your apps: if you have a lot of apps open, close out of them fully by swiping upward from the bottom of the screen and pausing in the middle of the screen. Swipe right or left to find the app that you want to close. Then swipe up on the app’s preview to close the app.
- Turn off unnecessary features: turn off features such as background app refresh and location services when not in use.
- Check your connection: check your modem or routercall your internet provider.
- Charge your phone:
- Update your software: keep your iPhone updated to the latest version of iOS to ensure optimal performance.
- Use a case: using a case can help to dissipate heat, such as those made of silicone or leather.
- Reduce screen brightness: Reducing screen brightness can help to reduce the heat generated by your iPhone as it requires less power to run the screen at lower brightness levels. Also, a darker screen will also reduce the overall load on the phone’s processor, which is another source of heat.
- Keep it clean: clean the vents and charging port of your iPhone to ensure proper airflow.
- Give it a break: finally, if your iPhone feels hot, give it a break and stop using it until it cools down.
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