Oct 05, 2023 10:50:00

Apple releases iOS update ``iOS 17.0.3'' that resolves abnormal heat issues on iPhone 15 Pro series

It was reported that the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max, released by Apple in September 2023, had an issue with

the device heating up abnormally when charging or using it for a long time. Apple released the iOS update `` iOS 17.0.3 '' on October 4th local time, which resolves this heat issue.

About iOS 17 updates - Apple Support (Japan)
https://support.apple.com/ja-jp/HT213781#1703

About the security content of iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213961

iOS 17.0.3 drops with a fix for the iPhone 15 Pro overheating issue
https://www.idownloadblog.com/2023/10/04/ios-17-0-3-iphone-15-pro-overheating-fix/

Apple fixes overheating problems and 0-day security flaw with iOS 17.0.3 update | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/10/apple-releases-ios-17-0-3-update-to-help-fix-iphone-15-pro-overheating/

The heat issue reported with the iPhone 15 Pro series is that when charging with a quick charger or using the camera or certain apps for a long time, the device becomes so hot that it is difficult to hold it with bare hands. Regarding the reason for this phenomenon, Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst familiar with Apple, said, ``In order to achieve weight reduction by adopting a titanium frame, a compromise was made in the thermal design, which reduced the heat dissipation area and deteriorated thermal efficiency.'' I was making a point .

Apple did not respond for a while when the heat issue was talked about on SNS, but in a statement on September 30th, it finally acknowledged that the iPhone 15 Pro series was experiencing a heat issue. He then explained, ``The cause of the overheating is software, not hardware, and will be resolved soon with an iOS 17 software update.''

Apple explains that the iPhone 15 Pro's abnormal heat generation problem is caused by software, not hardware, and promises to deliver software updates to improve it - GIGAZINE

According to Apple, one reason for the heat issue is that ``background processing increases for several days after a device is set up or restored, which can cause the device to heat up.'' In addition, some third-party apps such as Instagram, Uber, and the racing game app 'Asphalt 9: Legends' are also said to be a cause of fever.

And on October 4th, Apple finally released the iOS update ``iOS 17.0.3'' that resolves the heat issue of the iPhone 15 Pro series. Apple's release notes state, 'This update includes important bug fixes and security updates, and addresses an issue that could cause your iPhone to run warmer than expected.' Ta.

In addition to fixing iPhone heating issues, iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 also include important security updates. Looking at

the security content page , you can see ' CVE-2023-42824 ', a kernel vulnerability that allows privilege escalation through local access, and ' CVE -2023-42824,' a vulnerability in the WebRTC that allows arbitrary code execution due to a buffer overflow. -2023-5217 '' and other security patches are also included. According to Apple, CVE-2023-42824 may have already been exploited on versions of iOS earlier than iOS 16.6.