{"id":1852,"date":"2020-08-11T23:52:02","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T23:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/?p=1852"},"modified":"2025-11-13T15:34:14","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T01:11:51","slug":"why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My iPad Getting Hot? 7 Proven Ways to Fix Overheating (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Get this: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-is-my-ipad-charging-so-slow\/\">iPad<\/a> is getting hot thanks to one of four factors. The good news is that you can easily fix it, and all it will take is a slight change in your usage habits and the ability to pay attention. The bad news is that an overheating iPad can cause battery damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ouch.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dead iPad battery means a dead iPad and that beautiful slab of precision-crafted glass and metal is suddenly a paperweight. Of course, you don\u2019t need to throw it out because there are lots of options. You could pay to get the battery replaced or use our <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/ca\/sell-ipad\/\">iPad trade in<\/a> service to sell it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But you\u2019re not there yet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can stop your iPad from getting hot and save yourself a lot of and money. First, you\u2019ll need to understand why your iPad is getting hot. Once you know why you can learn how to fix it. Most importantly, you\u2019ll also learn what not to do when your iPad overheats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, if you&#8217;re wondering, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-iphone-getting-hot-how-to-fix\">why is my iPhone getting hot<\/a>, follow that link to troubleshoot. This is the fix for an overheating<strong> iPad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Onwards!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dc1f75d0e82\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dc1f75d0e82\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Why_Is_Your_iPad_Getting_Hot\" >Why Is Your iPad Getting Hot?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#No_fan\" >No fan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Environment\" >Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Charging_issues\" >Charging issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Processor_exhaustion\" >Processor exhaustion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#What_Happens_When_Your_iPad_Overheats\" >What Happens When Your iPad Overheats?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#App_slowdown\" >App slowdown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Display_dimming\" >Display dimming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Slow_charging\" >Slow charging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#iPad_needs_to_cool_down_warning\" >iPad needs to cool down warning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Battery_damage\" >Battery damage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#How_to_Cool_Down_Your_iPad\" >How to Cool Down Your iPad<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Close_all_the_apps\" >Close all the apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Stop_charging\" >Stop charging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Remove_the_case\" >Remove the case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Turn_off_background_refresh\" >Turn off background refresh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Check_charging_cables\" >Check charging cables<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#What_Not_To_Do_When_Your_iPad_Overheats\" >What Not To Do When Your iPad Overheats<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#DONT_put_it_in_the_freezer\" >DON\u2019T put it in the freezer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#DONT_put_it_in_front_of_the_air_conditioner\" >DON\u2019T put it in front of the air conditioner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#DONT_put_cold_water_on_it\" >DON\u2019T put cold water on it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#How_to_Keep_Your_iPad_Cool_and_Prevent_Overheating\" >How to Keep Your iPad Cool and Prevent Overheating<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Use_only_Apple-certified_chargers\" >Use only Apple-certified chargers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Reduce_screen_brightness\" >Reduce screen brightness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Use_wifi_and_Bluetooth_only_when_needed\" >Use wifi and Bluetooth only when needed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Give_your_iPad_a_break\" >Give your iPad a break<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-ipad-is-getting-hot-and-how-to-fix\/#Do_You_Need_a_New_iPad\" >Do You Need a New iPad?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Your_iPad_Getting_Hot\"><\/span>Why Is Your iPad Getting Hot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is my iPad hot! You\u2019re right to be concerned about your iPad overheating. The <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/cro\/news\/2012\/03\/ipad-heat-how-hot-is-too-hot-and-other-faqs\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">normal ambient temperature<\/a> for an iPad is between 32 Celsius and 35 Celsius (89 F \u2013 95 F). If you\u2019ve noticed that your iPad\u2019s temperature shoots up into the 40s (or over 100 degrees Fahrenheit) then you\u2019re dealing with heat issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll most likely notice this heat in the corners of the device, especially in the new iPad Pros and iPad Air. That\u2019s because heat rises and with nowhere to go it pools in the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what\u2019s causing the abnormal iPad overheating?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_fan\"><\/span>No fan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/eoakuqcsfiu-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"black and blue computer tower\" class=\"wp-image-3683\" width=\"270\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/eoakuqcsfiu-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/eoakuqcsfiu-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/eoakuqcsfiu.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, your iPad is a computer with a powerful processor, but it has no fan. Unlike a laptop or desktop computer, which have cooling fans and radiators built-in, your iPad has no way to dissipate heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the vents on the bottom of the iPad are too small. Plus heat rises, so unless you use your iPad while hanging upside down, the internal heat needs to build up to the point where the only place to vent is the bottom speaker vents and through the metal chassis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That\u2019s kind of inefficient.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you add a variety of factors to these cooling issues, and you\u2019ve got an iPad that overheats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environment\"><\/span>Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ambient temperature conditions will affect internal components. If it&#8217;s a particularly hot day or leaving the device in a car will heat up the device limiting how much more you can use it before Apple&#8217;s safeguards give you that temperature warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charging_issues\"><\/span>Charging issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing that can result in an overheating iPad is your charger. If you\u2019re using a fast charger, particularly a 98-watt charging brick, then you could be causing massive heat build-up in your iPad\u2019s battery. Fast charging is good now and again, but if that\u2019s the only way you charge your device, in the long term you may cause damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, using third-party power supplies that aren\u2019t certified by Apple could cause the battery to overheat. As we learned earlier, this heat has nowhere to dissipate, and now you have a cooked iPad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Processor_exhaustion\"><\/span>Processor exhaustion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/s4jsvchycos-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"person holding computer cell processor\" class=\"wp-image-3688\" width=\"419\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/s4jsvchycos-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/s4jsvchycos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/s4jsvchycos-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/s4jsvchycos-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/s4jsvchycos.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you play a lot of games on your iPad? Do you edit video or render graphics? Heck, do you binge on Netflix for hours at a time? If so, you could be causing processor exhaustion and the symptom is your iPad heating up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This happens when your iPad\u2019s processor has been running at full capacity for a long time, and the heat build-up from all those firing circuits overwhelms the system. Remember, the iPad doesn\u2019t have a fan like your computer. But it also lacks a dedicated GPU, which means the single processor onboard has to handle everything you throw at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, newer generation iPad Pros 12.9 and the 2019 iPad Air pack that powerful A11 and A12 bionic chips, which are beasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In pure performance, they outperform even standard desktop PCs. But without a dedicated graphics card and a proper cooling system, they\u2019re hobbled by heat. Which means no matter how powerful your iPad is, graphics-intensive tasks are a huge culprit for why your iPad is getting hot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have one of these models, read below for an iPad air 2 overheating fix. The same fix works with all iPad models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_When_Your_iPad_Overheats\"><\/span>What Happens When Your iPad Overheats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By now you\u2019re probably aware of what happens when your iPad gets too hot. You\u2019ve seen it first hand. The video starts to buffer, apps need to redraw as your RAM dumps memory, and for some reason, the flash doesn\u2019t work well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That begs the question: why are you taking photos with an iPad? We\u2019ll save that for another day\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"App_slowdown\"><\/span>App slowdown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your iPad is getting hot, you\u2019ll notice that all of your apps start to slow down. YouTube videos take forever to buffer, your games become laggy, and Instagram is constantly refreshing. The same thing happens on a computer that overheats. Here\u2019s what\u2019s going on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the most basic level, the processor is trying to save itself. When it gets too hot, it\u2019s programmed to slow everything down in order to dissipate some heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, it doesn\u2019t want to melt. So it starts shutting down cores, and reduces draw from RAM, and does everything it can to slow down the amount of electricity powering through it. All of this translates into a crappy experience for you, the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Display_dimming\"><\/span>Display dimming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing the processor will do is dim the display. It will do this by shutting off some pixels, reducing power to others, and basically stopping the flow of energy through the entire chassis of your iPad. If you\u2019re rocking an iPad Pro then you have a gorgeous OLED display, which can manage power much better than the LCD displays of other iPads. That means you won\u2019t notice too much dimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucky you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slow_charging\"><\/span>Slow charging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your iPad is getting hot because of charging, that\u2019s where your processor will cut power. In order to cool off, it will reduce the flow of energy into the unit. That means your iPad will take longer to charge. If you\u2019re fast-charging an iPad that\u2019s overheating, then good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iPad_needs_to_cool_down_warning\"><\/span>iPad needs to cool down warning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it gets really bad, you&#8217;ll get this iOS warning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ipad-needs-to-cool-down-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1889\" width=\"396\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ipad-needs-to-cool-down-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ipad-needs-to-cool-down-187x250.jpg 187w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ipad-needs-to-cool-down.jpg 1043w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The internal temperature is monitored and once the device exceeds a set operating temperature for an extended period of time the operating systems safeguard and lock all functions until it cools down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry, although this message is intimidating it will go away once you give it some chill time and sort a few efficient usage and charging habits we&#8217;ve listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_damage\"><\/span>Battery damage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully you can\u2019t damage the processor or screen if your iPad gets too hot. But the bad news is you can damage your battery. This is particularly true if you\u2019re fast-charging a hot iPad. Your lithium-ion battery can take a lot of punishment, but it has its limits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the iPad battery overheating from intense use while charging is what&#8217;s causing the issue, the battery itself. Replacing an iPad battery can cost anywhere from $50 to $250. And let\u2019s be honest here, the iPad is never the same again once you start replacing parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Cool_Down_Your_iPad\"><\/span>How to Cool Down Your iPad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, but in most cases, you can cool down your iPad. Even better, you can stop your iPad from getting too hot. Now that you know why your iPad is getting hot, it\u2019s simple to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, don\u2019t sit in the sun on a hot summer day with your iPad! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This should be common sense but sometimes you just want to have your tablet with you. If you do need to bring it outside, keep it in the shade. You want the air outside the iPad to cool the iPad not add to its heat. Aside from that, there are other things you can do to cool it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Close_all_the_apps\"><\/span>Close all the apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The more apps you have open, the more draw you\u2019re putting on the processor. And remember, that processor gets hot! So if you notice your iPad is getting hot, close all the apps. Take some of the strain off the processor and let it cool down before you start again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_charging\"><\/span>Stop charging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing you can do to cool down your iPad is to stop charging it. If you\u2019ve got it plugged in and it\u2019s getting hot, unplug it and let it cool down. You\u2019ll save the battery from wear and tear and keep the processor firing on all cores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_the_case\"><\/span>Remove the case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you have a case on your iPad and you notice it\u2019s getting hot, take the case off. You\u2019ll help let some of the heat dissipate through the walls of the iPad and it will cool down faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_off_background_refresh\"><\/span>Turn off background refresh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that your iPad is constantly refreshing apps in the background so that they\u2019re ready for you to use? Even if you close an app, iOS will keep part of it running so you can quickly open it again. This is called a background refresh, and it causes the processor to devote power to this task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can turn off background refresh like this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Open settings<\/li><li>Go to General<\/li><li>Go to Background App Refresh (sixth or seventh down the list)<\/li><li>Turn Background App Refresh to \u201coff\u201d<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see a list of each and every app that is refreshing. You could pick and choose which ones to turn off, but if your iPad is getting hot, simply use the top button to turn them all off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_charging_cables\"><\/span>Check charging cables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because improper charging can result in a hot iPad, you should check your charging cables for damage. Do you see any exposed wires or bent teeth on the USB end? If so, stop using it immediately. It could be a fire hazard or worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you have a third-party charging cable, check to see if it\u2019s MFI-certified. This means that Apple has tested it and certified it to work to its strict standards. If it\u2019s not MFI-certified, then it could be the cause of your iPad getting hot. Get rid of it and buy a proper charging cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Not_To_Do_When_Your_iPad_Overheats\"><\/span>What Not To Do When Your iPad Overheats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what to do when your iPad is getting hot, make sure you\u2019re not doing anything that can damage it. Many people have destroyed their beautiful iPads because they tried to cool it down the wrong way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a quick look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DONT_put_it_in_the_freezer\"><\/span>DON\u2019T put it in the freezer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever taken a warm glass of water and put it in the freezer? If so, then you know what happens. That\u2019s right, it shatters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now imagine that glass was your $1,200 iPad Pro. Never put your iPad in the freezer or the fridge, or a snowbank for that matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also condensation which can pose a real water damage risk. So the freezer is a no no. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DONT_put_it_in_front_of_the_air_conditioner\"><\/span>DON\u2019T put it in front of the air conditioner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be tempted to quickly cool down your iPad by placing it in front of an air conditioner, but this can cause damage. Not only can cold air blowing across a hot screen cause the glass to shatter, but it can cause internal damage to your processor and battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, placing the iPad in a cool, air-conditioned room is not a problem. In fact, if your iPad is getting too hot, this is one thing you should do. Just keep it away from the vents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DONT_put_cold_water_on_it\"><\/span>DON\u2019T put cold water on it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, but someone actually dunked their iPad in a pail of cold water. You can guess what happened. It shattered and shorted itself out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also avoid pouring water on it, and never ever wrap it in a wet towel. If you need to clean it, there are <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-your-phone-without-ruining-it\/\">safe ways<\/a> to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, don\u2019t wrap it in any towel. Why would someone do that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Keep_Your_iPad_Cool_and_Prevent_Overheating\"><\/span>How to Keep Your iPad Cool and Prevent Overheating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Guess what? You can stop your iPad from getting too hot. Best of all, it\u2019s really easy to do. Simply adjust a few new usage habits and settings and you\u2019ll be good to go. Check it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_only_Apple-certified_chargers\"><\/span>Use only Apple-certified chargers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You already know to use MFI-certified cables and chargers. The best are the ones sold directly by Apple. If you need help deciding which ones to use, contact Apple Support. They\u2019re friendly and extremely knowledgeable about Apple products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_screen_brightness\"><\/span>Reduce screen brightness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that you only need brightness on full power when you\u2019re outside in the daylight? It\u2019s true! The rest of the time you can keep your screen dimmer and you\u2019ll reduce the amount of heat building up inside your iPad. Try it out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_wifi_and_Bluetooth_only_when_needed\"><\/span>Use wifi and Bluetooth only when needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wifi and Bluetooth cause the processor to devote energy to constantly scan for a signal. If you\u2019re not using your iPad, turn the wifi off. And unless you\u2019re pairing your iPhone or AirPods to your iPad, you don\u2019t need the Bluetooth on. You\u2019ll see an immediate drop in temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_your_iPad_a_break\"><\/span>Give your iPad a break<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to reduce the amount of heat generated by your iPad is to give it frequent breaks. If you\u2019re binging Netflix for six hours, try putting the tablet down every hour or so. Take a break. Let your eyes rest and let the iPad cool down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Need_a_New_iPad\"><\/span>Do You Need a New iPad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What if nothing works? Sometimes your iPad is simply toasted, pun intended. If your iPad is older and has reached the end of its life, it may be time to consider parting ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, everything should be stored in iCloud, so all you need is a new tablet. Sometimes if your iPad is getting hot, it just might be too old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you do with your old iPad? We&#8217;ll you can try us out when you go to <a href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/sell-ipad\/\">sell your iPad<\/a>. We will give you an upfront quote right on our site, plus we&#8217;ll plant a tree for every device sold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please comment below with any other tips you may have on how to fix overheating problems with an iPad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iPad overheating or getting hot? Learn why your iPad heats up and 7 proven solutions to fix it. Works for iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Mini. 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