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Question

My iphone heating up so fast

Apr 7, 2017 8:49PM PDT

I have iPhone 5s and whenever I put it on charge, after 5 minutes it start heating up. Can anyone help me in this segment, What should I do?

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Clarification Request
Are you....
Apr 8, 2017 9:24AM PDT

....also using the phone applications when you notice it heating up ?? Not unusual if you are charging the phone and using the phone at the same time. How old is the phone ??

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I have a 5s.
Apr 8, 2017 9:31AM PDT

It does warm up during charging. Expected and didn't frighten me. But I'm an electronics designer and know that charging does warm up devices.

Given only your post, can you tell more why you are worried?

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App activities
Apr 8, 2017 10:00PM PDT

You might have some apps that activated when you phone is plugged in. For example it can upload your photo/video into the cloud. Normal charging worms up the phone. Wifi, CPU usage will add more heat.
Unless it is not too hot it shouldn't bother you. If you think it is an issue, call Apple support.

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apple accessories
Apr 9, 2017 12:24AM PDT

are you using apples cable and adapter? if not, then that is what you should try. in addition even apple cables and adapters go bad, if you have a second set, give it a try.