What to do if your Galaxy S23 device is overheating

Last Update date : Feb 06. 2023

The Galaxy S23 series has an enhanced level of heat dissipation. This includes a wider vapor chamber than earlier models, so heat can be dissipated more efficiently.

View of S22 and S23 vapor chambers.

Please note: Heat may be felt depending on the environment in which the device is used, this is normal and does not affect the life or performance of the device.

What to do if you feel heat while using your Galaxy device

If you notice your device heats up utilise the Optimise now feature in Battery and device care. Also, add the Optimise now widget to your home screen for quick and easy access.

View of the settings icon highlighted. View of the settings icon highlighted.

Step 1. Open the settings menu.

View of Battery and device care option highlighted. View of Battery and device care option highlighted.

Step 2. Tap “Battery and device care”.

View of Battery and device Optimise now feature. View of Battery and device Optimise now feature.

Step 3. Tap “Optimise now”.

View of Optimise feature completed. View of Optimise feature completed.

Step 4. When this is complete tap “Done”.

View of more options icon in Device care. View of more options icon in Device care.

Step 5. Tap More options icon.

View of more options menu in Device care with add to apps screen highlighted. View of more options menu in Device care with add to apps screen highlighted.

Step 6. Tap “Add to Apps screen”.

View of Device care in apps screen. View of Device care in apps screen.

Step 7. From the Apps screen, long press on “Device care”.

View of Device care widget display option. View of Device care widget display option.

Step 8. Tap Widgets to open the widget display option.

View of Device widget setting and display. View of Device widget setting and display.

Step 9. Tap the icon to add it to the home screen.

View of device care widget on home screen. View of device care widget on home screen.

The device care widget will appear on your home screen.

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