lmao what a dummy. sleeps on the phone while being charged then blames apple for the explosion. for all they know they could have bent it in some way with body weight. if it just exploded on a desk that's another issue
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iPhone 17 do not charge iPhone while sleeping
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So...my first question was, why/how were they sleeping with it on their leg? The article says it was being used in a "normal" way, but I question whether the Apple cable would be long enough to reach from the charger to ...their leg. My next question due to the length question, would be if they were using a 3rd party charger and cable. Was the phone under the covers? So many question marks.I saw a news article saying not to charge the iPhone while sleeping or while unattended:
B.C. iPhone fire in middle of night leads to damages lawsuit against Apple
B.C. resident woke up from sound sleep to find bedroom filled with smoke and his burnt iPhone stuck to his leg and releasing gas.vancouversun.com
It makes no sense to accuse Apple nor the BC resident about anything. After all, if such a case ends-up in court we the posters in this forum have no idea who is negligent or not until it is made public. In the past electronic devices included a written owner's manual where the instructions for charging and use were clearly stated. None of us witnessed the iPhone exploding, nor the reasons why it did, not even if the phone exploded and landed on his leg after flying across the room 
Just read the advice relating to charging the cellphone given by the Fire Department personnel who responded to the emergency. These are sort of general safety rules, just like the one one should pay attention to when refueling an automobile- such as turning the engine off before fueling- a safety rule that a lot of people in the interior of Alaska ignore during the cold winters.
Just read the advice relating to charging the cellphone given by the Fire Department personnel who responded to the emergency. These are sort of general safety rules, just like the one one should pay attention to when refueling an automobile- such as turning the engine off before fueling- a safety rule that a lot of people in the interior of Alaska ignore during the cold winters.
My iPhone is always with me in bed at night. I'm hearing impaired, and need to be able to hear it in case of emergencies. But I do not charge it in bed.
I only use a 5 watt charging block for my 17 PM and do not believe it could heat the phone up enough to hardly get warm, much less catch fire. People using rapid charging . . . . . . .
Some people have a very intimate relationship with their iPhone. Though this is taking things a bit too far, IMO.
Important safety information for iPhone
Important safety information about your iPhone.
When I fell asleep and my 11 Pro ended up under my pillow, it was connected to just a 12W Apple charger, and it got burning hot
I don’t know if it’s changed on newer gens, but I’m surprised by the 11 series there wasn’t a temperature cut-off for charging, or powering down the device to avoid extreme temperatures
Apple also really needs to implement a switch in the settings to disable fast charging, like Galaxy phones and tablets have. That way one charging brick can either slow charge or fast charge, depending on what you need. I hate having to have 2 different bricks around all the time, which is why I usually split the difference and use the 12W charger
I don’t know if it’s changed on newer gens, but I’m surprised by the 11 series there wasn’t a temperature cut-off for charging, or powering down the device to avoid extreme temperatures
Apple also really needs to implement a switch in the settings to disable fast charging, like Galaxy phones and tablets have. That way one charging brick can either slow charge or fast charge, depending on what you need. I hate having to have 2 different bricks around all the time, which is why I usually split the difference and use the 12W charger
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There are protections in place:
Batteries - Maximizing Performance
Maximize the life and lifespan of the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in your MacBook, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
www.apple.com
However, those can’t always circumvent outside (of the device) factors. For example:
iPhone 5c catches fire in student's pocket, causes second-degree burns [u] | AppleInsider
A middle school student in Kennebunk, Maine was hospitalized late last week and treated for second-degree burns after an iPhone 5c tucked away in the student's pocket caught fire.
I know they have “something” in place, but it needs to be able to compensate for the current conditions. If the temp sensors are saying the phone is extremely hot, regardless of where the heat came from, why would it continue charging/adding heat to the system?There are protections in place:
Batteries - Maximizing Performance
Maximize the life and lifespan of the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in your MacBook, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.www.apple.com
However, those can’t always circumvent outside (of the device) factors. For example:
iPhone 5c catches fire in student's pocket, causes second-degree burns [u] | AppleInsider
A middle school student in Kennebunk, Maine was hospitalized late last week and treated for second-degree burns after an iPhone 5c tucked away in the student's pocket caught fire.appleinsider.com
It seems like a simple “if sensor temp > x, stop charging” is all that’s needed. Similar to how the display dims when it’s too hot.
Even if it doesn’t, the problem still can exist.
A fictional example: a car’s cabin temp is climbing. That ambient heat has caused the battery temp of your iPhone to reach 80ºF, at which point it stops charging. As the external temp rises above 100ºF, your iPhone eventually automatically powers down due to overheating. Perhaps the iPhone enclosure temp, including accelerated buildup via direct sun (‘baking’), is now above 115ºF. Even when the device isn’t generating heat, the device’s internal (i.e., components) temp can remain at damaging levels. In other words, the iPhone can’t actually cool itself down; rather, it stops heating itself, creating heat.
As an analogy, think about if after a run, you’re forced to rest in a sauna versus being allowed in an air-conditioned room.
OP meant charging it under y’all’s bedding is dangerous overnight, as blankets can cause extra heat and ruin it.apple is now saying iPhones need proper ventilation when charging.Important safety information for iPhone
Important safety information about your iPhone.support.apple.com
If y’all use a MagSafe dock or stand on your nightstand or desk you should be fine. That’s a better and safer way.
But that’s not the situation we’re talking about here. Anyone could put their phone in a hot car (or under a blowtorch lol) and overheat it, but this is regarding charging specifically, in normal ambient temperatures
A phone under a blanket or a pillow isn’t in a hot environment, just an insulated environment, so any heat is being generated by the phone
Understood. But (simple) overheating isn’t likely/seemingly what the subject is here. From the linked article (OP):
To that I say review:
The iPhone cannot counter (most) physical damage.However, those can’t always circumvent outside (of the device) factors. For example:
iPhone 5c catches fire in student's pocket, causes second-degree burns [u] | AppleInsider
A middle school student in Kennebunk, Maine was hospitalized late last week and treated for second-degree burns after an iPhone 5c tucked away in the student's pocket caught fire.
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