Apple Preparing iOS 17.0.3, Likely With Bug Fix for iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issue

[MacRumors]

Three days after Apple said that it would release a software update with a fix for a bug contributing to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max overheating, MacRumors can confirm that Apple is now internally testing iOS 17.0.3.

It's unclear when iOS 17.0.3 will be released to the public, but the update will likely be available either later this week or next week.

Apple did not provide any specific details about the bug that it identified, but it said that it will not be reducing the performance of the A17 Pro chip with its planned software update. Apple also said the iPhone 15 Pro's titanium frame is not to blame, so it appears that the overheating issues are not the result of hardware deficiencies.

The same bug fix should eventually be included in iOS 17.1, which is currently in beta and is expected to be released in late October.

Apple added that the overheating issues were also related to some apps overloading the A17 Pro chip, including Instagram, Uber, and racing game Asphalt 9: Legends. Apple said it was working with the developers of these apps to address the situation. Instagram already released an app update with a fix on Wednesday. Uber also updated its app today, but whether it addresses this issue remains to be determined.

Not all iPhone 15 Pro users have experienced overheating, and it's unclear how many users have been impacted by the issue, but it should be fixed soon.

Article Link: Apple Preparing iOS 17.0.3, Likely With Bug Fix for iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issue

 

[infiniteentropy]

Apple releasing the iPhone with these issues is a symptom. I hope they can root out the cause.

 

[Skyscraperfan]

How can you fix overheating with a software update? By throttling the the CPU?

 

[zorinlynx]

One question I have is, is the phone actually *OVER*heating? Or is it just getting hotter than previous models which is freaking people out?

Frankly I'd rather my phone get warm and perform better than to run a bit cooler and run slower. As long as it's operating within the thermal limits of the hardware, have at it!

 

[Lakersfan74]

I don’t see how it’s a software issue because some phones are fine running the same current software

 

[rjp1]

Apple said it was working with the developers of these apps to address the situation

What a mess. This shouldn't be fixed on an app by app basis. It just means another app will be the problem later.

 

[I7guy]

I applaud apple for quickly fixing unforeseen issues.

 

[StudioMacs]

How can you fix overheating with a software update? By throttling the the CPU?

Disabling meta apps works, which is lucky since it mostly affects phones with those installed

 

[Fuzzball84]

Apple preparing update...

Just like its fresh from the oven... that toasty iPhone will look relatively cool compared to this update...

 

[RickDEGH]

How can you fix overheating with a software update? By throttling the the CPU?

I don’t see how it’s a software issue because some phones are fine running the same current software

Sir/Madam Fan, make time to inform yourself of what Apple has said concerning the issue. Software is not just the OS running on the device, but applications, which differ from person to person hence some people experiencing heating issues and others not. 🤦‍♂️

 

[imlynxy]

I applaud apple for quickly fixing unforeseen issues.

Better to say for promising to fix unforeseen issue. As of today nothing is fixed yet.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Tim: Are we any further forward finding out what's causing the iPhone 15 Pro to run a little warm

Employee: Well, we switched it off using a set of BBQ prongs.. we just got it cool enough to investigate

Tim: Thats it, turn it off.

Employee: What?

Tim: The processor, can we not do a thing where for every bit of time on, it spends some time off?

Employee: Ah

 

[Fuzzball84]

I really do hope its a good fix, I haven't updated to iOS17 yet because my iPhone runs so well on iOS16 :/

 

[ikir]

So many times IG or other Meta apps were to blame for bug or just bloat, especially with new iOS releases. Whatsapp is still a cancer for standard users, I've seen iPhone and Android with 30+GB od WhatsApp data.. and of curse the users are so ignorante that they will blame Apple or somelse for not being able to migrate data or for having their phone full.
Meta is a little startup which can't test new OS releases even in month of time.

 

[LightProtector]

One question I have is, is the phone actually *OVER*heating? Or is it just getting hotter than previous models which is freaking people out?

Frankly I'd rather my phone get warm and perform better than to run a bit cooler and run slower. As long as it's operating within the thermal limits of the hardware, have at it!

I live in Florida, so more heat would compound for me

 

[Abthevolfan92]

Trying to figure out if this update will be exclusive to Iphone 15s or not. It makes it sound that way in the article

 

[Tagbert]

How can you fix overheating with a software update? By throttling the the CPU?

By fixing a bug that causes uncontrolled loops that burn through a charge. It's not all software that is causing this. They can target specific code.

 

[ikir]

I really do hope its a good fix, I haven't updated to iOS17 yet because my iPhone runs so well on iOS16 :/

It is always better to update but you don't need to rush, just wait a week or two to have the first big fixes and app updates.

 

[DaPizzaMan]

One question I have is, is the phone actually *OVER*heating? Or is it just getting hotter than previous models which is freaking people out?

Frankly I'd rather my phone get warm and perform better than to run a bit cooler and run slower. As long as it's operating within the thermal limits of the hardware, have at it!

At the cost of potentially degrading the battery health?

 

[Windoes]

Sure, they will prepare for 17.0.4 after that has been released

 

[applesith]

How can you fix overheating with a software update? By throttling the the CPU?

I don’t see how it’s a software issue because some phones are fine running the same current software

Apple's statement earlier this week claims it's how certain apps are interacting with the A17 chip. Software is how apps interact with and use the hardware.

 

[minik]

So far iOS 17 is pretty smooth on older iPhone and iPad devices here. I didn't notice any overheating on my iPhone 15 Pro, but the battery indicator seems weird. It dropped pretty quickly after taking off from the MagSafe Duo, but still last more than a day.

 

[Fuzzball84]

It is always better to update but you don't need to rush, just wait a week or two to have the first big fixes and app updates.

Exactly, this is what I do now... waiting a few weeks saves me on multiple updates and avoids most of the early issues discovered.

 

[now i see it]

I was looking forward to buying a new ip15, but that plan has now been canceled.

 

[BanjoDudeAhoy]

So many times IG or other Meta apps were to blame for bug or just bloat

Yep, this.

I've had several phones and tablets on which Facebook or their awful messenger app were the cause of excessive battery drain and/or heat (even long before the iPhone 15 Pro 😮).

I'd get rid of the whole thing if there weren't close friends and family members who for some reason don't want to give up Facebook/messenger - and who in turn I don't want to not talk to anymore. Probably they're in the same situation and likewise have close friend and family members that refuse to use anything but Facebook/messenger.