The overheating issue is not uncommon for Samsung flagship smartphones, including Galaxy S and Note series. Galaxy Note 10 will also be suffering from that problem. Some users are even complaining that it is causing the devices to lag and even freeze. This article will teach you how to fix Galaxy Note and Note 10 Plus overheating issue.
The issue won’t make its presence felt at first for many users but, in time, will become an annoying problem that requires some troubleshooting methods to tackle. Luckily, the hardware is not the culprit on many occasions, and everything is due to some background apps, improper protective case use, and many more.
How to Fix Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus Overheating Issue
Remember that Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus overheating issue is not prevalent at first on newly bought handsets, but, over time, it will happen to some users. In most cases, there is nothing wrong with the hardware. However, if that’s the situation, sending your Galaxy Note 10 device to an official repairing shop is the only solution. Before that, you have to eliminate software-related causes.
Let the Galaxy Note 10 cool down
Gaming or streaming will heat your Galaxy Note 10 or Note 10 Plus smartphone. If you have heavily used your device for a few hours, then you should let it cool down for some time. To be sure that this process will work, you have to close all the apps you have used recently and which could cause Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus overheating issues.
Close apps
If you notice that your device is overheating without any apparent reason, then there might be a background app using the CPU, RAM, and any other component that could cause your Note 10 smartphone to heat up.
To do that, follow the following steps:
- Tap on the Recent App soft key
- Once the Recent App menu has opened, tap on Close All
Restart your device
Sometimes, a temporary bug might cause Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus overheating issues. To tackle that, you’ll have to force reboot your Note 10 device. Here’s how to do that:
- Press and hold Power and Volume Down buttons
- Hold them for at least 10 seconds (or until the device’s screen turns on again)
- Release the keys
This method simulates the old-school battery disconnection procedure on devices that offered access to their accumulators.
Remove the protective case
Suppose you use a third-party Galaxy Note 10 or Note 10 Plus case or cover instead of an original one, that might be the cause for the overheating issue. Removing the protective case might be the solution to tackle the heating problem.
Also, if using your Note 10 smartphone without that case is not causing overheating, then you might consider replacing the cover with a Samsung-made one.
Reset app preferences
When you face Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus overheating issues, you must apply a mostly overlooked method – reset app preferences. That returns apps to their default settings, and, in case one app is not working correctly, this solution will address that problem. Here’s how to perform that operation:
- Go to Settings -> Apps
- Select More Settings (three-dotted icon)
- Tap on Reset App Preferences
- Restart your Galaxy Note 10 or Note 10 Plus
Hard reset your Note 10 or Note 10 Plus
The ultimate solution is to hard reset your Galaxy Note 10 or Note 10 Plus. Note that this method will erase everything on your device, so you should back up your data before proceeding. Here’s how to perform a factory reset on Note 10 and Note 10 Plus:
- Shut down your device
- Press and hold the Bixby and Volume Up buttons
- While holding the before-mentioned keys, press the Power Button
- The Recovery Menu will soon pop up – when that happens, release all the keys
- Using Volume buttons, navigate to Wipe data/factory reset and select the option with the Power Button
- Confirm the selection
If none of the before-mentioned methods help you fix Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus overheating issue, then the problem might be caused by the hardware. Contact Samsung for more details on what steps you should take to sort out this issue.
