I have a larger project with react switching between scenes, on android we don’t have issue, but on iPhone some users complain about their phones overheating.
I found an article that says if you disable webGL2.0 cause it’s still experimental but phones are still heating up. Any suggestions?
Make sure “WebGL 2.0” is disabled under Safari settings:
Settings → Safari → Advanced → Experimental Features → WebGL 2.0
What iphones are you seeing this on? More information would be helpful.
Hi Ian,
There are a number of iPhone users that have commented about their phones being hot enough to cook an egg. After much research it looks like this is an issue with some of the iPhone. My son’s iPhone (10) doesn’t have issue but my boss’s (13) and the client’s iPhone (??)heat up a lot. Another boss has a iphone 15 and it works no heating up at all…
**It’s not specific to AR content, some iphones heat up a lot when watching demanding CPU content, it’s not an 8thwall issue, but something that we as developers have to try and reduce with clean up code.
Also do you know how to remove the “tap to allow camera permission” on iPhone, after the user accepts permissions when they go from scene to screen they still see a banner on the top of the screen asking for permission but it loads without tapping. So really displaying this isn’t necessary since they accepted when they first opened the experience.
Not sure if this possible, but thought to ask you as I’m sure your aware of this.
**Project launches next week, love making Ar with 8thwall. Can’t wait for the next project lots of great ideas now I know the platform.
Hi Ian,
My project is using react to switch between scenes, after I accept the first two prompts on iphone each time a scene loads I see this graphic displayed over the loading screen asking to tap to allow permissions, but I don’t tap it and the scene loads, making it unassay and potential confusing to viewers as they might think they need to give permission every scene change…
Can I target this with css and disable it from being displayed?
If your iPhone is overheating, it can definitely be a bit worrying, but it’s also something that happens from time to time, especially if you’re using it a lot or in certain conditions. The good news is, there are a few things you can do to cool things down and prevent it from happening too often.
First, let’s talk about why your iPhone might be heating up in the first place. iPhones can get hot when they’re working hard—things like running graphically intense apps, playing games, or using the camera for long periods of time can cause the temperature to rise. Also, having too many apps open in the background can add to the strain. If your phone feels like it’s getting too hot, try closing some of those apps and giving it a bit of a break. Just swipe up from the bottom (or double-click the home button if you have one) to close out everything you’re not actively using.
Another major reason for overheating can be environmental. If you’re out in the sun or in a hot place, your iPhone can easily heat up just from being in a warm environment. If you notice your phone getting hot outside, try to move it to a cooler area or shade, and let it cool down. iPhones are designed to work best between 32 and 95°F (0 and 35°C), so being in extreme heat will push it past its comfort zone. Also, avoid leaving it in a hot car or under direct sunlight for long periods of time.
If none of these solutions work, you can follow for more instruction below.
https://thegeekpage.com/overheating-issues-on-your-iphone/
