Apple has finally fixed one of the biggest problems with the iPhone 15. Here's what it did.
Last Wednesday (4), Apple released an update to fix the overheating problem of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max after receiving a lot of criticism from users. iOS 17.0.3 incorporates several bug fixes and flaws from iOS 17 that, according to Apple, contributed to the processor overload and, in turn, caused the device to overheat.
Even before Apple released this update, some specialized websites suggested that the processing power of the top-of-the-line models with A17 chips could be intentionally reduced. However, an experiment by the 9to5Mac portal proved otherwise. Continue reading to better understand the controversy surrounding the manufacturer's premium model and how to update your iPhone 15 to solve the problem.
iPhone Overheating
In late September, shortly after the premium phones went on sale in the US, several users who purchased the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max criticized the phones on Twitter (new X). A common theme in many of these complaints was the devices overheating, with some users saying their phones could get so hot that it could hurt their hands.
For this reason, experts from the Android Authority website also performed experiments on the device to determine thermal overload. They then ran some tests and compared the heat generation of the iPhone 15 Pro with phones from other manufacturers, including Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google's Pixel 7 Pro. In all tests, the iPhone 15 Pro generated the most heat, exceeding 47.4°C. This value is considered high enough to make using the phone uncomfortable.
Experts say the cause of the problem may be related to the phone's new A17 chip. In addition to the titanium finish of the premium line models, they say that the titanium design may hinder heat dissipation. In addition, the new chips may generate more heat during tasks that require more processing power. Because of this, some websites have even announced that a possible solution to this problem is to reduce the capacity of the processor, which was presented as the most powerful chip in all iPhones to date.
Update to iOS 17.0.3
After complaints about overheating of the Pro series iPhones began to appear online, Apple confirmed the problem in late September. It then announced that it would release an update for fix the problem. According to the manufacturer, the phone's excessive heating is caused by a combination of app bugs and temporary errors in the device's initial setup. In addition, there is a bug in iOS 17 that places certain demands on the processor, resulting in problems.
In other words, Apple is saying that the overheating is related to software, not hardware or design issues. That's why Apple released an update to fix the problem last Wednesday (4). Contrary to previous reports, the manufacturer stated that the update will not affect the processing power or performance of the new chip. To confirm the information published by Apple, the 9to5Mac portal carried out several tests to assess whether the update affects the device's performance. Using an iPhone 15 Pro Max, the website compared the device's performance before and after applying the update. The finding is that although the variation was slightly smaller in one of the tests, it remained the same in the other stages of the experiment. In fact, the results were even better. The experts conclude: It is unlikely that Apple will reduce the processor's power.
How to update iPhone 15
To update your iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max software and fix the overheating issue on your device, go to your device’s Settings and tap on General. Then, tap on the “Software Update” tab. Then, tap on the “Download and Install” option that appears just below the update information to complete the update process.
