Is it safe to use a swollen iPhone?

Yes. A swollen lithium-ion battery can be extremely dangerous if left in your device. It could become punctured, causing hazardous gases to escape. A swollen cell phone battery could even catch fire or explode while you’re holding it, leading to serious injury.

What causes a swollen iPhone battery?

Swollen batteries, while not common, are a significant risk. They are the result of too much current inside a cell of the battery, which causes a build-up of heat and gas. This can be caused by overcharging, manufacturer defect, deep discharge, or damage to the battery.

Does Apple replace iPhone with swollen battery?

Apple will replace the phone; if it is out of warranty and you don’t have AppleCare+ on it there will be a fee. Only Apple can tell you how much it will be.

Can iPhone battery explode?

Exploding iPhones are rare, and normally occur because of user-caused damage to a device after it has been sold. There is no rash of exploding iPhone batteries now, or in 2019, when the plaintiff’s battery burst.

Should I be worried about a swollen phone battery?

If you can live with a slightly swollen phone and your battery life is fine then I wouldn’t worry about it. If your battery is severely swelling and your phone case is being pried apart, I would either get a replacement battery or a new phone. There is a possibility of a severely swollen battery internally shorting out and getting very hot.

What does it mean when a phone battery bulge?

Bulging batteries mean only one thing- buildup of gas inside. The gases are produced due to electrochemical oxidation of the electrolyte. Such oxidation occurs usually due to overcharging of the battery due to a faulty battery, or faulty charging electronics in the phone or battery charger.

Why does my iPhone battery look bloated?

The battery casing is built to contain that nasty gas—so, inevitably, it bloats up. From the outside, a swollen battery can manifest as a hazy white screen (due to pressure on the display).

Why won’t the Apple Store take my iPhone in for repair?

Apple Store ran diagnostics which flagged the iOS version. As a result they would not take the phone in for replacement/repair. They would only do it if I downgrade to iOS 12. Restoring an old backup didn’t revert to iOS 12.