Question Great Pixel 6a specs, but worried about overheating/connection drops - Google Pixel 6a

On paper the Pixel 6a seems great. But I've seen many reports that there's a serious overheating problem and network/connectivity drop issues. As both would be deal breakers for me, should I not buy this phone (which I was heretofore strongly considering due to the great chip and smaller phone size), and are these problems really as widespread as it seems?

No connectivity issues on Verizon. Temperature is an issue on the June firmware shipped with models (pre release?). On A13 I don't have performance or heat problems anymore. Using MVK kernels also helped a great deal.
I suggest disabling 5G, adaptive connectivity, mobile data always active and windows blur (a must for all android devices) under developer options.

Ace42 said:
No connectivity issues on Verizon. Temperature is an issue on the June firmware shipped with models (pre release?). On A13 I don't have performance or heat problems anymore. Using MVK kernels also helped a great deal.
I suggest disabling 5G, adaptive connectivity, mobile data always active and windows blur (a must for all android devices) under developer options.
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Thanks. Can yo explain what A13, MKV kernels, and windows blur are? Thanks.

xda-eh said:
Thanks. Can yo explain what A13, MKV kernels, and windows blur are? Thanks.
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Window blurs | Android Open Source Project
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[CLOSED][KERNEL] [Android 13] [v13.1] MVK - Maximum Velocity Kernel
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Mixlator said:
Window blurs | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
[CLOSED][KERNEL] [Android 13] [v13.1] MVK - Maximum Velocity Kernel
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forum.xda-developers.com
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So unless I replace Android with MVK you would not recommend getting a Pixel 6a?

xda-eh said:
So unless I replace Android with MVK you would not recommend getting a Pixel 6a?
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Second day with Pixel 6a here and it's good. Little hot at first but once updated to Android 13 (that's what A13 means) it's the same as my old Pixel 3. The only thing I don't like about it so far is the crappy fingerprint scanner. Every single one built into the screen I've ever tried was ****e and Pixel 6a is no exception, Pixel 3 physical scanner at the back was brilliant. Also wish Pixel 6a was slightly smaller (it's bigger than Pixel 3) as I like compact phones, but will get used to it (the size, not the fingerprint scanner )

Pakabidu said:
Second day with Pixel 6a here and it's good. Little hot at first but once updated to Android 13 (that's what A13 means) it's the same as my old Pixel 3. The only thing I don't like about it so far is the crappy fingerprint scanner. Every single one built into the screen I've ever tried was ****e and Pixel 6a is no exception, Pixel 3 physical scanner at the back was brilliant. Also wish Pixel 6a was slightly smaller (it's bigger than Pixel 3) as I like compact phones, but will get used to it (the size, not the fingerprint scanner )
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No connectivity/network issues with 5G?

got it the first day it was launched. first upgrade in 3 years since my 3a.. everything seems to he fine. hot at first but after the upgrade to A13 and disabling adaptive charging and windows blur... everything is perfect...for the scanner, it got smarter by time i dunno why... artificial intelligence? i dunno...

Ace42 said:
On A13 I don't have performance or heat problems anymore. Using MVK kernels also helped a great deal.
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MVK and Android 13 together? What is that?

xda-eh said:
MVK and Android 13 together? What is that?
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They're referring to MKV custom kernel. I've noticed no difference between 12 and 13. The phone does run hot and fairly weak battery life but it's powerful, looks good, and everything else about it is fine. I wouldn't buy it unless doing a good value trade-in or getting at discounted price. Many people coming from 3a. eBay can find new for around $350.

Ace42 said:
No connectivity issues on Verizon. Temperature is an issue on the June firmware shipped with models (pre release?). On A13 I don't have performance or heat problems anymore. Using MVK kernels also helped a great deal.
I suggest disabling 5G, adaptive connectivity, mobile data always active and windows blur (a must for all android devices) under developer options.
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How do you disable 5G? Is it carrier-specific?

damian5000 said:
The phone does run hot and fairly weak battery life...
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Hot enough to be uncomfortable to hold? And can it get dangerous if it gets too hot?

rochrunner said:
How do you disable 5G? Is it carrier-specific?
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Disable adaptive connectivity
xda-eh said:
Hot enough to be uncomfortable to hold? And can it get dangerous if it gets too hot?
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The left side gets surprisingly blazing. I'd say around 120f at times during hotspotting. But not hot enough to burn you and definitely not dangerous. I was playing with my backup ZTE budget phone yesterday and it's like an ice cube compared to 6a.

damian5000 said:
The left side gets surprisingly blazing. I'd say around 120f at times during hotspotting. But not hot enough to burn you and definitely not dangerous.
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So for all intents and purposes the phone may as well be a 4G only phone (if I don't want it to fry)?

Yeah, for whatever reason this modem gets really hot. I intend to find it why and try to improve it.

xda-eh said:
So for all intents and purposes the phone may as well be a 4G only phone (if I don't want it to fr
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xda-eh said:
he 5G thing I believe is more a matter of battery life. Some people have gotten better battery by staying LTE. A
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xda-eh said:
So for all intents and purposes the phone may as well be a 4G only phone (if I don't want it to fry)?
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I think more an issue of battery life. The phone is a good phone. It does get hot but doesn't overheat to the point of shutting down or warning. At least in my experience.

damian5000 said:
I think more an issue of battery life. The phone is a good phone. It does get hot but doesn't overheat to the point of shutting down or warning. At least in my experience.
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What about connectivity issues that I've seen reports of. Have you had any of that?

xda-eh said:
What about connectivity issues that I've seen reports of. Have you had any of that?
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I've been disconnected sometimes like once a day either full disconnect from the network or just losing data connection, but that also started happening to my 3a XL just prior to swapping up, so I think it is a network/tower issue. I'm on Visible.

xda-eh said:
No connectivity/network issues with 5G?
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Been back to 5G enabled country for a week now and no 5G issues here

I have been using 6a for about a month now. No issues so far reguarding wifi or cellular connection

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returning Pixel 3?

Anyone here returning their pixel 3?
after a couple weeks with the phone i actually might...
issues ive encountered.
app redraws are rediculous
if you have apps in the background suddenly i find myself waiting for applications to open again, and i mean longer than i would normally if i first launch the app (ive formatted /data, and even ran the flash-all script incase something was wrong, this is actually my second pixel 3 xl)
notifications not appearing or taking forever even with all battery saving features off.
4GB ram is really showing itself here.
previously having the oneplus 6-8GB ram - coming to the pixel 3 performance is horrible
im considering returning the pixel 3xl and getting a oneplus 6T
virtyx said:
Anyone here returning their pixel 3?
after a couple weeks with the phone i actually might...
issues ive encountered.
app redraws are rediculous
if you have apps in the background suddenly i find myself waiting for applications to open again, and i mean longer than i would normally if i first launch the app (ive formatted /data, and even ran the flash-all script incase something was wrong, this is actually my second pixel 3 xl)
notifications not appearing or taking forever even with all battery saving features off.
4GB ram is really showing itself here.
previously having the oneplus 6-8GB ram - coming to the pixel 3 performance is horrible
im considering returning the pixel 3xl and getting a oneplus 6T
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Thanks for your observations. I have both P3XL and OP6T. I have been alternating between the two for awhile now. I do not want to provide a full comparison here, but I have found myself using the P3XL much more than the OP6T. Main reason is that P3XL does everything perfectly. From touch to apps to camera.
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virtyx said:
Anyone here returning their pixel 3?
after a couple weeks with the phone i actually might...
issues ive encountered.
app redraws are rediculous
if you have apps in the background suddenly i find myself waiting for applications to open again, and i mean longer than i would normally if i first launch the app (ive formatted /data, and even ran the flash-all script incase something was wrong, this is actually my second pixel 3 xl)
notifications not appearing or taking forever even with all battery saving features off.
4GB ram is really showing itself here.
previously having the oneplus 6-8GB ram - coming to the pixel 3 performance is horrible
im considering returning the pixel 3xl and getting a oneplus 6T
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The app redraw issue is a memory problem that is going to be fixed in an update, it has nothing to do with the available RAM. 4gb of RAM is fine, I'm only averaging 2.5gb on a daily basis and after rooting then installing a different kernel apps stay open in the background.
I am returning for the following reasons.
Pixel stand charges and phone over heats and will kill the device eventually.
Also camera bug on normal back camera. Zoom in all the way and photo starts to jump around like you are shaking the lens. Which is untrue as it was sitting against a stand and still did this. They have not issued a bug report because device is in for rma.
We will see what happens when new device comes in. Yes I have video of the camera bug. But I don't think xda would allow what's in the video. (not porn) lol
pacman photog said:
I am returning for the following reasons.
Pixel stand charges and phone over heats and will kill the device eventually.
Also camera bug on normal back camera. Zoom in all the way and photo starts to jump around like you are shaking the lens. Which is untrue as it was sitting against a stand and still did this. They have not issued a bug report because device is in for rma.
We will see what happens when new device comes in. Yes I have video of the camera bug. But I don't think xda would allow what's in the video. (not porn) lol
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i see the camera thing on my phone too... i would think google would say this is a feature that lets the image move so additional pixels get taken... which they said is how they get the extra pixels for the zoom. the way i tested it was zooming all the way in on a door knob from 4-5 feet away. the image will sway in a circular motion.. i wouldn't call it a shake, its very gentle.
are we allowed to return after 14 days?
dipstik said:
i see the camera thing on my phone too... i would think google would say this is a feature that lets the image move so additional pixels get taken... which they said is how they get the extra pixels for the zoom. the way i tested it was zooming all the way in on a door knob from 4-5 feet away. the image will sway in a circular motion.. i wouldn't call it a shake, its very gentle.
are we allowed to return after 14 days?
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The return window is only 14 days.
pacman photog said:
I am returning for the following reasons.
Pixel stand charges and phone over heats and will kill the device eventually.
Also camera bug on normal back camera. Zoom in all the way and photo starts to jump around like you are shaking the lens. Which is untrue as it was sitting against a stand and still did this. They have not issued a bug report because device is in for rma.
We will see what happens when new device comes in. Yes I have video of the camera bug. But I don't think xda would allow what's in the video. (not porn) lol
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According to this article the image movement when zoomed is by design. It's emulating hand movement to allow the AI to get better resolution than the lens can optically support.
https://9to5google.com/2018/10/11/pixel-3-camera-tidbits/
airmaxx23 said:
The app redraw issue is a memory problem that is going to be fixed in an update, it has nothing to do with the available RAM. 4gb of RAM is fine, I'm only averaging 2.5gb on a daily basis and after rooting then installing a different kernel apps stay open in the background.
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is there a PR about the issue?
because 4G + ZRAM should be plenty in theory but its not the case here.
virtyx said:
is there a PR about the issue?
because 4G + ZRAM should be plenty in theory but its not the case here.
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It's an issue with adaptive battery. Turn adaptive battery off whether entirely or for your apps you want to keep open in the bg and you won't see redraws anymore
Rhymey said:
It's an issue with adaptive battery. Turn adaptive battery off whether entirely or for your apps you want to keep open in the bg and you won't see redraws anymore
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have a look at my OP
i have it disabled by default.
virtyx said:
is there a PR about the issue?
because 4G + ZRAM should be plenty in theory but its not the case here.
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Here
virtyx said:
is there a PR about the issue?
because 4G + ZRAM should be plenty in theory but its not the case here.
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Google has issued a statement that a fix for RAM management issues will be released soon. You can Google it.
samnada said:
Google has issued a statement that a fix for RAM management issues will be released soon. You can Google it.
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thanks
might keep it then - fingers crossed they can learn a thing or two from OnePlus

Ram management

What to enable or disable to make it less aggressive?
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Hi,
I have the same problem and it is f*** annoying! I have the 8GB version of the OP7pro and I don't know why the phone always closes my apps after a certain amount of time. I have disabled all (as far as I know) battery optimization features and also disabled the RAM booster.
In parallel I still run a Galaxy Note 3 with a really old custom rom, which has started to act a bit buggy now, but this phone does not overwrite MY settings and kills apps I want to keep open.
Does anyone know how to get rid of this behavior? Or is the only way to flash a custom rom again? I don't know if it is related to Oxygen OS or Android 9.
Thanks
GP
This is the problem with Chinese oems. Aggressive ram management, notification problems, not quite there cameras. Having the hardware is one thing. Software r & d is something else.
Can't remember exactly where I read it but...OnePlus is supposedly working on an update to "fix" the problem with aggressive killing of background apps as a result of all the complaints they receive concerning this issue. Something that can possibly help along with shutting off all battery/ram management is to lock your open apps to keep them open. While scrolling through your open apps you will see a three dot menu in the top right corner and one of the options is to "lock" the app which is supposed to lock it in memory/RAM. YMMV
jaseman said:
Can't remember exactly where I read it but...OnePlus is supposedly working on an update to "fix" the problem with aggressive killing of background apps as a result of all the complaints they receive concerning this issue. Something that can possibly help along with shutting off all battery/ram management is to lock your open apps to keep them open. While scrolling through your open apps you will see a three dot menu in the top right corner and one of the options is to "lock" the app which is supposed to lock it in memory/RAM. YMMV
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Are we sure this isn't a Pie issue? I just came from a pixel 3xl and had the same issues in the beginning. Everyone blamed the 4gb RAM as the culprit. Google eventually updated a Fix but it wasn't 100% fixed. It was better but apps still closed to early. So maybe we're looking at an Android problem. Who knows
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tropical cactus said:
This is the problem with Chinese oems. Aggressive ram management, notification problems, not quite there cameras. Having the hardware is one thing. Software r & d is something else.
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This is totally crap, I switched from my Note 3, which I still like very much (but only with AOSP based custom ROM) to OP because I don't like the way Samsung and Huawei gone to. I'm not rooted right now, so I can not tell what can be done with Magisk Modules or Xposed Modules (or other mods) on a Oxygen based ROM.
Can someone tell if this behavior can be stopped with mods or is the only way to switch to an AOSP based ROM again?
I wanted to give Oxygen OS a try but right now I'm not fully convinced with the current situation, even if OP is one of the fastest supplier for updates. I don't like it, when a manufacturer tells me what I can do with a device and what not. At least OP should give me the choice how strict the RAM management is and when I want to get apps closed.
Missing notifications is one other big point. Due to the fact that there is no notification LED and no AOD (STILL) I tried several third party apps to get a AOD, but the battery drain on this apps is heavy as f*** and they often do not work correctly, because the system prevents them to run correctly.
Does anyone know a good way to get a reliable way for notifications?
Thanks.
GP
General-Pain-666 said:
This is totally crap, I switched from my Note 3, which I still like very much (but only with AOSP based custom ROM) to OP because I don't like the way Samsung and Huawei gone to. I'm not rooted right now, so I can not tell what can be done with Magisk Modules or Xposed Modules (or other mods) on a Oxygen based ROM.
Can someone tell if this behavior can be stopped with mods or is the only way to switch to an AOSP based ROM again?
I wanted to give Oxygen OS a try but right now I'm not fully convinced with the current situation, even if OP is one of the fastest supplier for updates. I don't like it, when a manufacturer tells me what I can do with a device and what not. At least OP should give me the choice how strict the RAM management is and when I want to get apps closed.
Missing notifications is one other big point. Due to the fact that there is no notification LED and no AOD (STILL) I tried several third party apps to get a AOD, but the battery drain on this apps is heavy as f*** and they often do not work correctly, because the system prevents them to run correctly.
Does anyone know a good way to get a reliable way for notifications?
Thanks.
GP
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Not only that. 3rd party apps like notification buddy work but Google Assistant stops working once you install it. I don't know what GA has to do with notification lighting. It's supposed to be a phone first and foremost. OnePlus seems to have forgotten what it is they're making. Something as basic as missed notifications seems not terribly important to them.
tropical cactus said:
Not only that. 3rd party apps like notification buddy work but Google Assistant stops working once you install it. I don't know what GA has to do with notification lighting. It's supposed to be a phone first and foremost. OnePlus seems to have forgotten what it is they're making. Something as basic as missed notifications seems not terribly important to them.
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I agree. Samsung and Huawei show that AOD can work without heavy battery drain, so why can't OP get this to work or can they but don't want it?
I will root the device and have a look what I can optimize.
What I cannot change (unfortunately I had no chance to hands on the device before I bought it) is the size and the weight. It is to big and way to heavy. Not only while taking a phone call, even if you just hold it in one hand and do some stuff, it gets heavy within a very short time.
Maybe this OP was my first and last one - I will see. But it seems that all devices get bigger and heavier with every iteration, which is totally insane.
smallsmx301 said:
Are we sure this isn't a Pie issue? I just came from a pixel 3xl and had the same issues in the beginning. Everyone blamed the 4gb RAM as the culprit. Google eventually updated a Fix but it wasn't 100% fixed. It was better but apps still closed to early. So maybe we're looking at an Android problem. Who knows
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It's definitely a pie thing as Android 10 had much better ram management even on pixel 2xl with 4gb ram. I suspect it will resolve most of our problems.
General-Pain-666 said:
I agree. Samsung and Huawei show that AOD can work without heavy battery drain, so why can't OP get this to work or can they but don't want it?
I will root the device and have a look what I can optimize.
What I cannot change (unfortunately I had no chance to hands on the device before I bought it) is the size and the weight. It is to big and way to heavy. Not only while taking a phone call, even if you just hold it in one hand and do some stuff, it gets heavy within a very short time.
Maybe this OP was my first and last one - I will see. But it seems that all devices get bigger and heavier with every iteration, which is totally insane.
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I have a problem with the weight as well, like my previous note 9. I got the s10+ after that, before being enticed by all the YouTube reviews of the 7pro at launch. I'm beginning to regret that decision. Dual speakers are no where near the s10+ and neither is video stabilisation. I'm on the beta 2 now, rooted and the experience is beginning to improve. Sure there are pros like the fast charging, display and the quick implementation of android 10. I can't justify the note 10 and all the year end releases with SD 865 round the corner so I guess I'll just have to put up with it.
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I have a problem with the weight as well, like my previous note 9. I got the s10+ after that, before being enticed by all the YouTube reviews of the 7pro at launch. I'm beginning to regret that decision. Dual speakers are no where near the s10+ and neither is video stabilisation. I'm on the beta 2 now, rooted and the experience is beginning to improve. Sure there are pros like the fast charging, display and the quick implementation of android 10. I can't justify the note 10 and all the year end releases with SD 865 round the corner so I guess I'll just have to put up with it.
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You're on Beta software...what do you expect? I'm on stable and all is working fine. I'm on T-Mobile but using an unlocked 7 Pro purchased from OnePlus directly.
jaseman said:
You're on Beta software...what do you expect? I'm on stable and all is working fine. I'm on T-Mobile but using an unlocked 7 Pro purchased from OnePlus directly.
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Did you actually read what I wrote? The experience has improved on android 10.
i had the s10+ and i couldnt deal with the half bakes software. so oneplus was the natural choice for me.
sure the speakers arent the best but theyre plenty fine - its not like we use our speakers for hidef sound, wireless headphones or a jukebox can take care of the rest (i have these strategically placed around the house so its never an issue when i play music)
failing AOD, dt2w is just as good imo.
tropical cactus said:
I have a problem with the weight as well, like my previous note 9. I got the s10+ after that, before being enticed by all the YouTube reviews of the 7pro at launch. I'm beginning to regret that decision. Dual speakers are no where near the s10+ and neither is video stabilisation. I'm on the beta 2 now, rooted and the experience is beginning to improve. Sure there are pros like the fast charging, display and the quick implementation of android 10. I can't justify the note 10 and all the year end releases with SD 865 round the corner so I guess I'll just have to put up with it.
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virtyx said:
i had the s10+ and i couldnt deal with the half bakes software. so oneplus was the natural choice for me.
sure the speakers arent the best but theyre plenty fine - its not like we use our speakers for hidef sound, wireless headphones or a jukebox can take care of the rest (i have these strategically placed around the house so its never an issue when i play music)
failing AOD, dt2w is just as good imo.
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If you use Magisk, make sure to flash Ainur Sauron. That's an absolute game-changer for audio quality. I can't say the audio will quite compare to the Note 9 (I own it), but it should be fairly comparable to the S10+ (Have two in the family). The Note 9 has the advantage of actual front-facing speakers since it has bezel.
If you want to use Viper or JamesDSP, you'll need to also flash AML in Magisk which allows for multiple audio mods to be integrated. If you want a simple flash and away w/o further customization, then just flash Ainur Sauron.
Thank you. Good recommendation

7 pro getting slower?

Hi guys.
I recently switched to OnePlus ( 7 pro specifically ) and out of all the phones I've used, XS max, note 10, S10 ECT it's by far the best phone I've used. Although 1 small problem is lately my phone has been feeling like it's getting slower and slower, more and more lags seems to be happening, and things are taking a lot longer to open. Is anyone else experiencing this, or have any ideas what I could do?
Thanks in advance.
I have never experienced this. Best I could think of is to factory reset, start completely from scratch. Maybe root and try a custom kernel.
GeekMcLeod said:
I have never experienced this. Best I could think of is to factory reset, start completely from scratch. Maybe root and try a custom kernel.
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Yeah I've thought of that. I've only used 50% of my storage so I don't think that would be the case. My last resort was a factory reset and custom kernels/Roms ECT. I'll see what other ideas people have first then see how we go from there I think
Okay so I installed Beta 7 and it seems to be a bit better, still not as good as it was when I first purchased it though
Are you running android 10 or 9? I'm sticking with 9 because i had issues with 10 (so do many others) No signs of slowdown here. Ive played with a note 10 and it doesnt compare to the op7 pro in terms of performance.
equlizer said:
Are you running android 10 or 9? I'm sticking with 9 because i had issues with 10 (so do many others) No signs of slowdown here. Ive played with a note 10 and it doesnt compare to the op7 pro in terms of performance.
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I'm on 10, have thought about changing back to 9 but there's quite a few things I enjoy about 10, except the slowness.
Don't get me wrong when I first opened my 7 pro, my other devices including my S10 didn't even feel like they were in the same ball park, but now it just feels like it's getting sluggish.
I've had freezing and its only 2 months old
Shipoftheline said:
I've had freezing and its only 2 months old
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I've had a couple of things freeze for about 20 seconds then it comes good again.
Just a thought, based on something I've experienced... Are you using Magisk Hide by chance? I've noticed that some apps (Google for instance) react poorly to being targeted by Magisk Manager.
aussiesausage said:
Hi guys.
I recently switched to OnePlus ( 7 pro specifically ) and out of all the phones I've used, XS max, note 10, S10 ECT it's by far the best phone I've used. Although 1 small problem is lately my phone has been feeling like it's getting slower and slower, more and more lags seems to be happening, and things are taking a lot longer to open. Is anyone else experiencing this, or have any ideas what I could do?
Thanks in advance.
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get havoc rom, all that trash will disappear.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/development/rom-havoc-os-2-6-t3942337
also, sams has the worst software on android platforms.
Tardeaux said:
Just a thought, based on something I've experienced... Are you using Magisk Hide by chance? I've noticed that some apps (Google for instance) react poorly to being targeted by Magisk Manager.
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I'm not rooted, just stock Android 10.
It would really help by giving more info on what exactly you mean by "sluggishness". Are you saying general app opening speed/ sluggishness when typing emails/ slow bootup speeds? Where really is the problem...for all you know it could be a placebo effect or btw have you checked the screen refresh rate...is it 90hz or 60hz? Being on 90hz for so long, any other phone to me looks sluggish...
amirage said:
It would really help by giving more info on what exactly you mean by "sluggishness". Are you saying general app opening speed/ sluggishness when typing emails/ slow bootup speeds? Where really is the problem...for all you know it could be a placebo effect or btw have you checked the screen refresh rate...is it 90hz or 60hz? Being on 90hz for so long, any other phone to me looks sluggish...
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The whole phone, everything I do, nothing is instant anymore. And yes it's on 90hz, I agree I used my S10 the other day and it looked terrible scrolling through stuff compared to 90hz
I second the OP. I have an OP 7 Pro, 12GB version. And after software updates etc, I have seen slowness on my phone. However, after root and running FDE.AI once, looks much better. I have no documentation to prove that actually is the case though, maybe a placebo effect.
aussiesausage said:
The whole phone, everything I do, nothing is instant anymore. And yes it's on 90hz, I agree I used my S10 the other day and it looked terrible scrolling through stuff compared to 90hz
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Funny, I can't see such sluggishness on my OP7Pro. It will be a joke to see sluggishness on these phones given that the phone specs are nothing short of desktop-level specs. I would highly recommend factory resetting your device or better yet starting right from scratch i.e. doing a fastboot stock rom flash using the latest update. This should (hopefully) iron out your issues. I'd also suggest being a bit careful on the apps that you install and rather not restore from google backups. It's best to start afresh (at least once in a while)
Just curious... Have you tried shutting off the animations or at sped them up?
I scaled mine down to 0 and my device is blazing fast now.
amirage said:
Funny, I can't see such sluggishness on my OP7Pro. It will be a joke to see sluggishness on these phones given that the phone specs are nothing short of desktop-level specs. I would highly recommend factory resetting your device or better yet starting right from scratch i.e. doing a fastboot stock rom flash using the latest update. This should (hopefully) iron out your issues. I'd also suggest being a bit careful on the apps that you install and rather not restore from google backups. It's best to start afresh (at least once in a while)
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That is my plan providing I can't do anything without factoring resetting.
room511 said:
Just curious... Have you tried shutting off the animations or at sped them up?
I scaled mine down to 0 and my device is blazing fast now.
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No I haven't actually, I'll give that a go and see how I go
If you've used up 50% of your storage then of course the phone will be processing things slower than a phone that had nothing stored in it. That effect occurs with every device that has memory.
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If you've used up 50% of your storage then of course the phone will be processing things slower than a phone that had nothing stored in it. That effect occurs with every device that has memory.
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Well I've been at over 70% storage used for the past few months and have seen zero drop in performance. My pixel 2 xl is 80% storage used and it to performs as if it was bone stock. I have over 100 apps on my OP7 pro and haven't lost anything that I didn't have in terms of battery and performance. I swear I don't know what some people do with there phones but issues like these and battery usually come from poorly coded apps. You also can't download PornHub mobile and expect it not to come with consequence of some sort.
GeeAyeZee said:
If you've used up 50% of your storage then of course the phone will be processing things slower than a phone that had nothing stored in it. That effect occurs with every device that has memory.
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I've had multiple devices where I've used well over 50% storage and never had any issues.
mookiexl said:
Well I've been at over 70% storage used for the past few months and have seen zero drop in performance. My pixel 2 xl is 80% storage used and it to performs as if it was bone stock. I have over 100 apps on my OP7 pro and haven't lost anything that I didn't have in terms of battery and performance. I swear I don't know what some people do with there phones but issues like these and battery usually come from poorly coded apps. You also can't download PornHub mobile and expect it not to come with consequence of some sort.
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There's a pornhub mobile app? I didn't even know, cheers ???
Kidding, but serious. I am not sure what's happening, maybe I have some app that's causing stupid issues I am not sure, I think I'm gonna factory reset and go from there I think.

Unlocked Performance Capped

Hello, is there a way to unlock the performance capped of A51? Unfortunately Samsung capped its performance to 70% when Power Mode is "Optimized" I hope we can port "High Performance" mode for this phone, this is by far the slowest 6 GB Android phone that I used : This phone has lots of potential but it looks like Samsung opted to slow it down feature wise....
Shizuwi said:
Hello, is there a way to unlock the performance capped of A51? Unfortunately Samsung capped its performance to 70% when Power Mode is "Optimized" I hope we can port "High Performance" mode for this phone, this is by far the slowest 6 GB Android phone that I used : This phone has lots of potential but it looks like Samsung opted to slow it down feature wise....
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This is a mid level phone.
jimrfraser said:
This is a mid level phone.
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agreed, but its slower than Chinese mid level phones --- this phone got too much potential if unlocked
Shizuwi said:
agreed, but its slower than Chinese mid level phones --- this phone got too much potential if unlocked
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Nope not mine. Really fast. Faster than any lg i have own
jimrfraser said:
Nope not mine. Really fast. Faster than any lg i have own
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maybe I'm just used at using flagship devices, hence I can feel a big difference when it comes to its responsiveness and speed :crying::crying:
Shizuwi said:
maybe I'm just used at using flagship devices, hence I can feel a big difference when it comes to its responsiveness and speed :crying::crying:
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Same, but look at it this way.
t's a cheap phone so you can buy a new phone any time soon.
Plus you don't really have to be careful with your phone like you would with a flagship device.
I'm planning to get the note 10 in the summer and give this phone to my mom :angel:
KingOfDope said:
Same, but look at it this way.
t's a cheap phone so you can buy a new phone any time soon.
Plus you don't really have to be careful with your phone like you would with a flagship device.
I'm planning to get the note 10 in the summer and give this phone to my mom :angel:
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Responsivness and speed not a issue. Blown away by this phone
jimrfraser said:
Responsivness and speed not a issue. Blown away by this phone
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After using it for a while I'm also truly amazed by the performance. I really have much hope for future mid tier samsung phones
Disabled the initial bloat and turned down the animation times, and damn, it's at least as responsive as the locked S9 my new A51 is replacing.
Turn off Auto Optimisation in Device Care - this action is speed up your Galaxy A51 and then add to the auto-optimization exceptions in the settings One Ui Home and biometrics apps.

Question Excessive heat

Hi guys
I have this phone for a long time and since I updated it to Android 13, the phone is always very hot, so when I turn on the SIM card internet, the temperature of the phone always reaches 45-50 degrees. I have tested the ROMs of different regions, but the problem still persists, please. help me
it's exynos...
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it's exynos...
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No snapdragon and last update WA2
well, that is one reason for me to not upgrade to 13, as I see things like this all the time, the devices are designed to run well on the current android version when launched, it is always very tempting to try "new and advanced" features, which sometimes create more troubles than solving others….
Mine must be an outlier then. Runs cool and no issues at all with One UI 5.
backup and try a factory reset, if you can afford to do so.
[Module] Snapdragon Performance Scaling: Low Power & High Efficiency [Update 1]
x Goal x The goal of this simple module is to extend battery life, reduce power and heat dissipation. The Module is an Implementation of an already existing module, modified to create power profiles specifically for SD888. x Requirements x...
forum.xda-developers.com
Thank me later
hand-filer said:
Mine must be an outlier then. Runs cool and no issues at all with One UI 5.
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You're not an outlier. The OP is. The majority of us don't have these issues. What the the OP left out was how he uses it, what apps he installed, etc. Therefore, it is impossible to troubleshoot.
gernerttl said:
You're not an outlier. The OP is. The majority of us don't have these issues. What the the OP left out was how he uses it, what apps he installed, etc. Therefore, it is impossible to troubleshoot.
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Tongue in cheek
hand-filer said:
Tongue in cheek
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I think you winked with the wrong eye.

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