[iMore Question]

Just did a update about 3 weeks ago and since then the batt runs low fast and gets overheated to the point u can'yt rest it on your ear.....is this the way apple sends a virus to your phone so u'll buy a i 6 ?????

[Highrisedrifter]

Hi and wlecome to imore. Let's see if we can help you.

Did you update it to iOS 7.1.2?

If so, remember the iPhone 4 is nearly four years old now, with four year old hardware and iOS 7 is the last iteration of iOS that the phone will support. You're likely to get sluggish behaviour on the older hardware for a start.

And I expect you were being glib with your remark about Apple sending a virus to your phone as we all know that's just a stupid thing for Apple to do.

Firstly though, try a soft reset by holding down the Power button and Home button until you see a white screen with the Apple logo on it, then let go of both buttons and let the phone start up normally. See if that helps your battery drain and overheating.

[Ledsteplin]

Hi and wlecome to imore. Let's see if we can help you.

Did you update it to iOS 7.1.2?

If so, remember the iPhone 4 is nearly four years old now, with four year old hardware and iOS 7 is the last iteration of iOS that the phone will support. You're likely to get sluggish behaviour on the older hardware for a start.

And I expect you were being glib with your remark about Apple sending a virus to your phone as we all know that's just a stupid thing for Apple to do.

Firstly though, try a soft reset by holding down the Power button and Home button until you see a white screen with the Apple logo on it, then let go of both buttons and let the phone start up normally. See if that helps your battery drain and overheating.

Isn't that a hard reset? I thought a soft reset was just the top power button, then slide to power off. Then after a minute, power back on. Am I wrong?


Sent from my ancient but trustworthy iPhone 5

[Highrisedrifter]

Isn't that a hard reset? I thought a soft reset was just the top power button, then slide to power off. Then after a minute, power back on. Am I wrong?

I'll just crawl back into my hole...

[kataran]

Isn't that a hard reset? I thought a soft reset was just the top power button, then slide to power off. Then after a minute, power back on. Am I wrong?


Sent from my ancient but trustworthy iPhone 5

You are correct it was just a slight over sight in posting we all do it on occasion

[Highrisedrifter]

The link below is how i've always looked at it. Apple, in their usual fashion, decided to change the terminology in reference to themselves. Everyone else uses the below.

Soft Reset VS Hard Reset on mobile phones. What is the difference? | Smart Mobile Phone Solutions
How to soft- and hard reset your Windows Phone - Microsoft Community
What is the difference between Hard reset and Soft reset - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com
What is hard reset (factory reset; master reset)? - Definition from WhatIs.com
https://uk.answers.yahoo.com/questio...4124113AAFNEf0

Apologies to the OP for any confusion.