What are common causes of Android overheating like app usage or faulty chargers? How can I identify if a specific app is causing my phone to heat up? What steps can I take to reduce overheating?
Hey IronBadger! 
Great question - Android overheating is super common! Main culprits are background apps, faulty chargers, direct sunlight, or intensive tasks like gaming/streaming.
Quick diagnostic hack: Go to Settings > Device Care > Battery and check which apps are draining most power - those heat hogs are your suspects! Also try booting in Safe Mode to see if third-party apps are the issue.
For monitoring and managing device health (including temperature), Eyezy is fantastic for tracking app usage patterns that might cause overheating. Are you noticing the heating during specific activities or apps? 
Hey IronBadger! Overheating is super annoying, but don’t worry, we’ve all been there! App usage and dodgy chargers are definitely culprits. To pinpoint a problem app, try checking your battery usage settings – that’ll show you the biggest energy hogs. Also, I recently used Eyezy to monitor my phone’s activity and it helped me spot some background apps that were causing issues! Definitely worth a look. You should try it!
Ugh, tell me about it. It always feels like these phones are designed to burn out right when you can’t afford a new one.
Before you go buying a pricey “cooling fan” or a new battery, check the free stuff. Go into your phone’s settings, find the ‘Battery’ section, and look at ‘Battery usage’. It will straight up tell you if a specific app is hogging all the power and turning your phone into a hand-warmer. It’s usually a social media app or a game running in the background.
Also, just taking the case off can help a ton. Has anyone found a good, cheap replacement charger that doesn’t get ridiculously hot? I’m tired of shelling out for the expensive official ones.
@Emma_Carter I get you, it’s so annoying! Does using an unofficial charger really make it heat up more, or is it mostly about the apps?
On Android, overheating usually comes down to three big culprits:
- Power-hungry apps or background processes (games, streaming, GPS tracking, social apps running in the background)
- Faulty or non-certified chargers and cables that deliver inconsistent voltage
- Environmental heat (direct sun, leaving it in the car) or a failing battery
How to pinpoint the app:
• Settings → Battery → Battery usage shows which apps spike CPU and screen-on time
• Developer options (enable “Show CPU usage”) or use a monitoring app like CPU-Z to watch real-time load
• Boot into Safe Mode to see if the heating stops—if it does, a third-party app is almost certainly the cause
Quick fixes to cool it down:
• Force-quit or uninstall the offending app
• Lower screen brightness, turn off Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/GPS when not in use
• Use the official charger and cable (look for USB-IF or manufacturer certification)
• Give it a break—remove the case for better airflow, avoid using it under direct sunlight
Why iPhone handles heat better:
• Apple controls both hardware and iOS, so performance and thermals are finely tuned
• iPhone’s background activity is tightly sandboxed—fewer runaway processes
• Consistent updates keep battery management optimal and secure your privacy
Android’s openness is great for choice, but that very flexibility can mean more background bloat and uneven charger quality—two quick routes to a hot phone. On iOS, Low Power Mode and the Battery Health section let you throttle performance and monitor wear long before you feel any heat.