OnePlus 9 Pro Users Report Overheating Issues; Fix Coming Soon
Apr. 8, 2021OnePlus launched theOnePlus 9 serieslast month and early buyers have now started receiving their units. Now, many OnePlus 9 Pro buyers report they’re facing constant overheating issues, especially while using the camera.
OnePlus 9 Pro userstook to OnePlus forumsto report the issue. According to reports, the device gets heated up even while recording a minute of 4k 60fps video. Some users also report that thedevice locks them out of the camera interface with a temperature warning. We noticed overheating issues in our OnePlus 9 Pro review unit too.
OnePlus says it is aware of the issue. The companytoldAndroid Policeit will address the heating issue through a software update ‘over the next few weeks.’ If you’re planning to get the OnePlus 9 Pro and can wait for a few weeks, waiting to see if the promised update arrives and fixes the heating issue will be your best bet.
Another issue users are reporting has to do with the battery. Some users say that thebattery life is averageeven with battery optimizations and the standby drain seems to be high. We’ll have to wait to see if future OTA updates improve the battery life.
This is not the first time OnePlus devices are facing issues right after launch. To recall, some OnePlus 8T units were plagued with fingerprint issues, which the Chinese giant eventuallyresolved through a software update. Another incident wasgreen tint issues with the display on the OnePlus 8 Pro.
If you purchased the OnePlus 9 Pro recently, let us know if you’re facing overheating issues in the comments down below. Also, do not forget toreport the issue to OnePlusthrough its forums.
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