Common Software Issues In Smartphones

Smartphones are a massive part of our everyday lives. From making a call to watching TV to attending work meetings to even gaming, smartphones are the go-to choice of many individuals. Though smartphones these days are powered with powerful processors and huge RAM, they sometimes encounter technical issues and bugs. 

They can be frustrating and the persistent issues with smartphones can even make your life miserable. However, with proper knowledge and practice, you can successfully troubleshoot your smartphone without the help of a professional. 

This article is dedicated to those who are tired of frequently running into smartphone problems. Here, we will identify some of the most common software issues and how to resolve them yourself. So, read through the article, note what bugs your smartphone, and note it down for future reference, or you may just bookmark this page, and come back whenever you encounter an issue. 

Most Common Software Issues

While the new smartphones have specs that can rival many mid-range office and home computers, they still may run into issues at times. Here are some of the most common software issues we have found recurring in many smartphones: 

1. App crashes: Apps close abruptly or freeze on the welcome screen
2. Hanging issues: Sluggish performance with significant waiting time for processing a simple command 
3. Battery draining: Battery drains quickly even while performing the simplest tasks and even when left on standby mode
4. Overheating Issue: Your phone may warm up a little bit when gaming or doing highly demanding tasks, but high temperatures 
5. Bluetooth connectivity issue: Cannot find your nearby Bluetooth devices

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How to Resolve Isuuse?

While hardware problems need assistance from a professional, you may resolve most of the software issues yourself easily. Let’s see how you can resolve the above-mentioned issues without paying an exuberant amount of money to a smartphone technician: 

1. App Crashes 

Apps may crash while you are using them due to a couple of reasons such as high traffic in the interconnected app’s server, low storage in your phone, or low RAM. Here are some ways you can resolve these issues: 

• Restart the app: Close the app, clear it from recent apps, and relaunch the app again. 
• Clear Cache: Open your settings and find “Apps”, then navigate to the app you are having difficulty with and open its settings, here you will find a button that says, “clear cache” Tap on it and relaunch the application. 
• Check for updates: Outdated apps may crash often, so check if the problematic app has an updated version on the App Store or Play Store. Install if you find an update. 
• Reinstall the app: If none of the above methods work, you may uninstall the app and reinstall it as a last resort. But it may clear your app data and your progress with the app. 

2. Hanging Issues

Hanging is a term used to describe poor performance of a smartphone. Users usually run into such issues when the phone is a bit older. Here are some ways to troubleshoot: 

• Restart your phone: Simply long-press the power button and click on “Restart” from the pop-up that appears. 
• Check Storage: Go to the file manager or “Files” on your device and check if you have enough storage left. If not, move some files to the cloud or external storage, and delete unwanted files. 
• Close all recent apps: You can view and clear your recent apps either by swiping up and holding on your home screen, or clicking on the recent apps button on the bottom of your screen. 
• Disable background running: Go to “Settings” > “Apps”, manually select each application, and turn the background running off manually. 
• Update Operating System (OS): Go to Settings navigate to the “About phone” section, and then tap on “Software Update”. If available, install the new version using a steady wifi connection. 

3. Battery Draining Issues

When the battery of your smartphone is reducing fast even with minimal usage, it is a battery-draining issue. Try these quick fixes to fix this issue: 

• Lower your brightness: If you are mostly operating your smartphone indoors, set the brightness lower to reduce power consumption. 
• Turn battery saver on: You may find the battery saver option on your notifications bar or settings, under battery. 
• Close background apps: The apps you have recently used may be running in the background, close them from recent apps. 

4. Overheating Issue 

Overheating issue is a major problem that may even make the phone explode, if not taken care of. Overheating issues can be resolved by: 

• Keep out of sunlight: Exposing your phone to sunlight for a prolonged period may result in overheating. 
• Close games: Playing high-graphic games for a long period may make your phone overheat. 
• Scan for viruses: Viruses and malware can overwork your phone’s processor resulting in overheating. 
• Remove case: Some phone cases do not conduct heat very well, making the heat trapped inside in case of persistent overhealing try using your phone without a case. 

5. Bluetooth Connectivity Issue

Today Bluetooth is used for connecting a range of gadgets to a smartphone including wireless earphones, smartwatches, and other wearable devices. So, if you run into Bluetooth connectivity issues, you need quick solutions: 

• Restart Bluetooth device: If the Bluetooth device is not showing up on your scan list, try restarting the device. 
• Restart Bluetooth: Turn your Bluetooth off and then turn it on again to rest the connection. 
• Reset Bluetooth device: Most Bluetooth devices today, allow you to clear memory and factory reset. 
• Verify compatibility: Check the specifications of your Bluetooth device and make sure that it is compatible with your smartphone. 

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Conclusion

Smartphones have become an extension of an individual over the years. It is safe to say that many of us cannot tolerate any inconvenience with our smartphones. However, we often run into software bugs, especially when using an older smartphone.

In this article, we have seen some of the most common software issues you may come across and have explained some quick remedies to possibly fix them without the intervention of a professional. So, what other smartphone issues bug you? Let us know in the comments, and we’ll try addressing them next time.