The September release of Apple's iPhone 15 series appears to have been well-received by consumers. The iPhone 15 Pro Max now has one of the greatest camera systems on a smartphone, and the normal iPhone 15 is one of the largest improvements for the base model in a long time.

However, things haven't always been sunny in the Apple garden. People are on edge due to press reports of various issues with the iPhone 15 series, including overheating and durability issues. Relax! Generally, there is a solution for every issue.

Here, we've compiled a list of some of the most prevalent issues with the iPhone 15 and provide suggestions for fixing them.

One of the most serious concerns with the iPhone 15 launch has been overheating. However, this problem was first noted around the phone's introduction, when many customers were getting and setting up their new iPhones – this is when the majority of the overheating issues occurred.

It's not uncommon for a new phone to heat up more than normal when you're getting things set up and moved over. When I received my iPhone 15 Pro and began the restoration process, which involved over 300GB of data, my device became quite hot and continued to remain warm over the following three days while everything was indexed.

Nonetheless, there is a simple solution to this. For many technological problems, rebooting is the default approach, and it typically resolves the problem. Turning on auto-brightness, which allows it to respond to ambient light rather than constantly being on maximum brightness, is another easy remedy. Turning off Bluetooth unless absolutely necessary, stopping location-service-using applications, disabling Wi-Fi and AirDrop, or switching to airplane or low-power mode are further steps that may be helpful.

It's also possible that you have a phone cover on, which might retain extra heat. It could cool down if you remove it for a little while.

Additionally, I noticed that when I used my iPhone 15 Pro in direct sunlight, it became quite hot in my hand. Try to avoid placing the iPhone in direct sunlight if you spend a lot of time outside in sunny weather. This will raise the air temperature and, therefore, the heat your phone produces from regular operations.

Finally, confirm that you are using the most recent version of iOS. After learning about the overheating problem, Apple issued iOS 17.0.3, a software update that “addresses an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected.”

Give your phone (as well as yourself) a little vacation if none of the above fixes the overheating problem.

Apple changed the material of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max's frame from stainless steel to brushed titanium. The iPhone 15 Pro is now lighter and more ergonomic thanks to this modification and a considerably more rounded edge design.

But as it happens, drop tests on YouTube and other websites reveal that the titanium construction isn't actually as sturdy as the earlier stainless steel model.

Because the stainless steel frame of the iPhone 14 Pro is flat, a property of the material, 9to5Mac claims that it might absorb the impact of a drop. Because titanium is more robust than other materials, any impact must be distributed to other parts of the gadget, in this case, the front and rear glass through spiderweb fracture.

People have also reported experiencing "discoloration" on the titanium frame from their fingertips contacting it. However, this is easily removed with a wipe, so it's not as serious of a problem as many folks made it seem to be.

Nevertheless, placing your iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max in a case is the ideal solution if you're worried about the longevity of the titanium frame. For both the standard iPhone 15 Pro and the bigger iPhone 15 Pro Max, we have recommended the finest covers.

Purchasing AppleCare+ is another option; depending on the plan you select, it can cover up to two theft or loss occurrences each year in addition to an infinite amount of unintentional damage incidents. Each incident has a fee, yet this is your best option if you don't like using cases.

This problem has started surfacing, mostly affecting owners of the priciest variant of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. OLED burn-in is the issue, and since it may affect any device with an OLED screen, it is not simply an iPhone issue. But, consumers of the iPhone 15 Pro Max are starting to worry about it.

What's burn-in on an OLED? In essence, it's a ghosting effect, whereby whatever was on the screen persists after you switch to another image. The burn-in issue on iPhones displays static graphics such as keyboards, wallpapers, app icons, movies, and other pictures.

However, what triggers it? This is mostly caused by keeping a static image on the screen for a long time, and it gets worse when the display brightness increases. This should thus be an uncommon occurrence unless you simply keep a static image on your iPhone 15 Pro Max screen for hours at a time.

Sometimes, though, it's merely a display flaw or a problem with quality control. The only practical solution for burn-in concerns on your iPhone 15 display is to take it to an Apple Store to have it fixed or replaced.

Avoid leaving a picture on your screen for an extended time, especially if you're outside where the brightness may reach its maximum.

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have undoubtedly had marginally worse battery life than their predecessors—something that seems to happen every year.

You could try a few things if your iPhone 15's battery life isn't that fantastic. Turning on auto-brightness can be beneficial since it allows you to avoid always having your screen on maximum brightness, which would quickly deplete the battery. Instead, it changes the brightness of your screen based on environmental illumination. Another benefit of dark mode is less battery consumption.

Disabling background app refresh, disabling/limiting notifications, and shutting off location services (like Maps) until absolutely essential are other options that can assist improve battery life throughout the day. Wi-Fi is also a better option than cellular data because it saves battery life from having to look for a strong connection.

Try rebooting your iPhone 15 if all else fails; this frequently works in a variety of scenarios. Last but not least is Low Power mode, which conserves battery life for critical operations by turning off features like the always-on display and restricting ProMotion devices' display refresh rate to 60Hz.

It's also advised to navigate to Settings > Battery > Battery Health and Charging to assess the condition of your iPhone 15. This will tell you the maximum capacity of your battery; a lesser capacity might mean a shorter time between charges. Apple should replace the battery if it falls below 80% during the first year, which is most likely the result of a fault.

launch of the camera with a black screen

The silent/ring toggle has been replaced with the new Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. You still have the option to modify the default action of the button, which is to start the Camera app, even though it is still quiet or ringing. The Action button is obviously absent from the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, but you can still use the lock screen shortcut to swiftly open the Camera app.

 
However, when your camera launched, have you ever seen a dark screen? With the iPhone 15 Pro, I have the Action button set to the Camera, however, I have had the irksome blank screen occasionally.

Unfortunately, the only method to repair it is to lock the iPhone or close the Camera app and try again. Since this appears to be random, it is unknown why it occurs in the first place. Even if fixing the camera is not too difficult, it can be frustrating since the moment you were hoping to catch might have passed by the time you managed to get it back in working order.

Apple's new iPhone launches are often accompanied by fanfare, and the iPhone 15 series is no exception. Although it appears to be a commercial success, this does not imply that it is flawless. You can see that even though the gadgets have only been available since September, there have already been several problems with them.

 
The good news is that you can easily solve the majority of the issues on your own. The burn-in problem is the only one we highlighted that calls for a trip to the Apple Store, but unless your display is broken, you shouldn't be too concerned about it.