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Problem: Poor battery life and overheating – Common OnePlus 6 problems and how to fix them
Workarounds:
- Look in Settings > Battery and see what might be causing your issue. If a specific app is draining a lot of battery life, then you might consider uninstalling it.
- Since the biggest battery drain is generally your screen, you can always save battery life by dialing down your screen brightness in Settings > Display and reducing the time it takes for your screen to go to sleep by going to Settings > Display > Sleep.
- Watch out for areas where you get a consistently weak signal and consider turning mobile data off when the signal is weak because this can really drain your battery quickly.
Potential fixes:
- OnePlus has been releasing a steady stream of software updates, so look in Settings > About Phone > Check for updates and make sure you have the latest.
- Sometimes a simple reboot can make a difference, especially if you haven’t done one recently. Hold down the power button and tap Reboot.
- It’s worth wiping the cache partition to make sure it’s not the cause of your battery issue. Hold down the power key and tap Power off. Once the OnePlus 6 is off, press and hold the power key and the volume down key simultaneously. It should boot into recovery mode, where you can navigate with the volume keys and select options with the power key. Select your language, then choose Wipe data & cache > Wipe cache > Yes > Reboot.
- As a last resort, you might consider factory resetting your OnePlus 6. Back up everything first and then go to Settings > Backup and reset > Factory data reset > Reset phone > Erase everything. Once your device reboots, try setting it up as new without restoring a backup, and test to see if the battery issue is gone.
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Bug: Calls go silent when switching to speakerphone – Common OnePlus 6 problems and how to fix them
A few people found that if they tapped to switch to speakerphone during a call, the call would go silent. Switching back doesn’t bring the audio back – you must disconnect and place a new call. The problem was reported at Fuse Boxed and acknowledged by OnePlus.
Solution:
- It is supposed to be fixed in the latest software update, so take a look in Settings > About Phone > Check for updates and make sure you have it.
Glitch: Notifications delayed or not arriving – Common OnePlus 6 problems and how to fix them
A few OnePlus 6 owners have been complaining about notifications being delayed or not arriving at all, as discussed in the XDA Developers forum. It’s a problem that’s also been listed at the OnePlus forum for older phones.
Potential fixes:
- There’s a chance that battery optimization is the culprit here, so look in Settings > Battery > Battery optimization and tap the app you’re having trouble with, then choose Don’t optimize. You should also tap the three vertical dots at the top right to make sure Advanced optimization is toggled off.
- Make sure that the alert slider at the top right is off and check in Settings > Alert slider to make sure it’s set up the way you want.
- Make sure that Gaming mode is off or go to Settings > Advanced > Gaming modeand toggle Block notifications
- Look in Settings > Apps and check the Notifications settings for any problem apps.
Problem: Auto brightness flickering or not bright enough – Common OnePlus 6 problems and how to fix them
There have been a few discussions on the OnePlus forum and XDA Developers forumabout auto brightness on the OnePlus 6 not working properly. Some people complain about flickering in direct sunlight and some have found that it’s generally darker than it should be.
Workarounds:
- You can always go to Settings > Display and toggle Adaptive brightness off. You can set it manually by pulling down the notification shade and using the brightness slider.
- Try an app like Lux Lite to see if you prefer the way it works over the OnePlus software.
Potential fix:
- Go to Settings > Display and use the brightness slider under Adaptive brightnessto set your minimum brightness level for auto brightness, then test again. This won’t solve the flicker issue, but it might help if you’re finding it too dark.
Issue: Wi-Fi disconnects or patchy – Common OnePlus 6 problems and how to fix them
A common issue that crops up with all smartphones is Wi-Fi disconnecting randomly or being inexplicably slow from time to time. There have been threads at XDA Developers forum and the OnePlus forum.
Potential fixes:
- Always start by rebooting your OnePlus 6 and the Wi-Fi router you’re having issues connecting with.
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preferences and make sure Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepis set to Always.
- Try going to Settings > Backup and reset > Reset network settings > Reset settings and then set up your Wi-Fi connection afresh.
- Hold down the power key and tap Power off. Once the OnePlus 6 is off, press and hold the power key and the volume down key simultaneously. It should boot into recovery mode where you can navigate with the volume keys and select options with the power key. Select your language, then choose Wipe data & cache > Wipe cache > Yes > Reboot.
- Check in Settings > About Phone > Check for updates and make sure your OnePlus 6 is up-to-date. Also check in with your router manufacturer or ISP and make sure your router firmware is up-to-date.