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5s warm when charging?

avital

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Oct 14, 2014
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Im sorry if this been up before, but i just got my 5s and i noticed right now while its charging (now at 98%) that the phone is pretty warm. Much warmer than my old 4s. Is this normal? Its not burning hot, but surprisingly warm.
 

kch50428

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What are you using as the power source? The OEM block that came with the phone, or something else? If something else, it may be providing a higher amperage output than the OEM, giving you a bit more heat...
 

Ledsteplin

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Also, are you using the phone while you charge? That can make it slightly warmer than if not using it. If it's just a bit warm, that's normal. If it feels hot, that's not normal.
 

avital

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I didnt use it, i left it charging when i was out and when i got home again it felt like a hand warmer.
When it reached 100% everything was fine again. This is only the 2nd time im charging it, maybe the battery gets better after a while. I have read that it needs 3-4 charging cycles for the battery to last longer. After the 1st charge i had 5 hours of usage then the battery was down to 4%. This time maybe i get 6 hours usage