Why is my Galaxy S3 phone getting hot?

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why is my galaxy s3 phone getting hot

twice now my phone in my coat pocket has gotten super hot and it was not being used. it also was at 2% battery because of that.

 

[Blackdynomite655]

Re: why is my galaxy s3 phone getting hot

The battery can be the problem it must move dying or there's a problem with it, or background apps are running causing them to drain battery heat phone while they run, just my suggestions though

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: why is my galaxy s3 phone getting hot

Welcome to Android Central! Welcome to Android Central! Charge up to 100%, then let it drain to 20-30% with normal usage, without charging in between. Then show us:

1. The main Settings>Battery screen.
2. The fullscreen battery graph screen (which shows Awake time and Cell Signal Strength).
3. The Screen category (to see total Screen On time).
4. The Cell Standby category, if present (to see Time Without Signal).


http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...ide-how-post-screenshots-android-central.html

As Blackdynomite655 suggested, the battery could be defective or failing, so it may be worth trying a new or different battery.