How to solve the heating problems of a xiaomi mobile

If your Xiaomi mobile heats up, you are not alone, it is a problem that many users have already reported. Nor does it depend on a single Xiaomi model.

So we will review solutions that you can implement on your mobile, since they are compatible with Xiaomi Mi 9T, Xiaomi Mi A1, Xiaomi Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite, Xiaomi Mi5, Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 6 Pro and Redmi Note 7.

If you are among the users who wonder "Why is my Xiaomi mobile hot and how to fix it?", Then take a look at these possible solutions

Check mobile activity

Let's start with the simplest option: detect when your Xiaomi mobile heats up.

When do you notice your device heating up? When do you charge them? When do you play for too long? Or is it suddenly getting hotter than normal?

If you notice any pattern in your activities, for example, that you spend many hours with heavy games, leave it for a few days to see if it may be the reason for the unusual heating of the Xiaomi. And if you don't know where to start then you can use one of Xiaomi's tools to check the battery and performance.

To do this, go to Settings >> Battery and performance >> Power use. There you will see some data about the apps or processes that consume the most battery. That way you can tell if there is unusual activity or a process that is demanding too much from the processor.

If that is the problem then use the same settings of this tool to prevent this problem again. Choose "Optimize battery" to automatically apply some changes, as you see in the first image:

Another option is to select the Settings wheel and activate the notifications so that the mobile will notify you when the system detects excessive battery consumption.

And if you want more control over these details, then go for third-party apps. For example, App Terminator analyzes different data, for example, the work of apps in the background or any process that overloads the hardware of the device.

Beware of Apps

If you have detected that an application is consuming too much energy it is because something is wrong. Perhaps the latest update is faulty, a virus, etc. In that case, uninstall the app and reinstall it.

And if it is an app that cannot be uninstalled from the mobile then uninstall its updates or search Google Play if they released an update that corrects the problem. For example, last year, Redmi Note 4 users noticed that from one day to the next the phone was getting too hot and that the battery was consumed in just a few hours. The failure was due to an update to the Duo app.

So keep a close eye on the functioning of the installed apps. And when you detect that one of them is the problem, try to neutralize it. A workaround until an update is released that fixes the problem.

And if you have too many apps that you don't use, uninstall. Just because your mobile has large storage capacity does not mean that you have to fill it with useless apps.

Check the charger

Does your Xiaomi get hot when you put it to charge? It is normal for it to take a little heat in the first few minutes, but it is a problem if it heats up during the entire charging time.

So it's time to evaluate your charger. Is it the official charger? If you have replaced it, did you choose a charger compatible with your Xiaomi mobile? Is it in good condition? Does it get hotter if you carry it with the case or protector?

If at first glance everything seems to be correct, you can try an app that will help you know if you have problems while loading.

Ampere is a free app that provides a series of data to know how your charger works.

Optimize settings

A bad configuration of your mobile can cause it to heat up without apparent explanation. So take a few minutes and go over these details:

Disable functions that you don't use like Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi, mobile data. Even if you don't need them, while they are active they are using device resources.
Set the screen brightness. It seems like a silly detail, but if you spend all your time on your mobile playing content it can get hotter than it should.
Eliminate unnecessary widgets and animations.
Configure the apps that can run in the background .

Change battery mode

If you still do not detect the problem, you can apply an emergency configuration to lower the chances that the mobile will heat up. To do this, you need to activate energy saving.

You just have to go to Settings >> Battery and performance >> Battery optimization >> Power saving. You can program these values to apply at certain times or when the battery drops to a certain level.

This will prevent the mobile from always being in high performance

Reset the mobile

This option cannot be the solution to every problem you have on your device. It should be an exception that you apply when the situation is extreme. If you have already applied all the previous options and you did not detect any problem in the performance of the mobile, you can try formatting the mobile.

If you are one of those who constantly change the device's settings in Developer Mode or do experiments without having knowledge, perhaps this is the only way to restore stability to your Xiaomi.

There are two options to carry out this process, but we will use the one that is done from the mobile configuration. Settings >> Additional settings >> Backup and reset >> Erase all data

Before performing this process, make sure to make a backup copy of your files and everything you want to keep from your Xiaomi. Once you delete the data, you won't be able to reverse it.

If your Xiaomi worked well in its first days, then this process will help you to know if resetting its values can solve the problem. And if it persists, it is probably the hardware and you will have to consult a technical service.

Tips and good practices

We have already reviewed a series of measures that you can try to solve the heating of your Xiaomi mobile. But you can also take into account a series of tips in the use of your mobile.

Although you may not realize it, your bad habits can cause the phone to heat up over time due to the malfunction, so pay attention:

If you've been on your mobile for many hours watching multimedia content or playing games, give it a break. Leave your mobile idle for a while
Do not use the mobile while charging. The charging process already generates heat so detach yourself from the mobile until it ends.
And the case of the mobile? Depending on the material, it can become a problem. If you plan to use the mobile intensively, remove the case.
Apps, apps and more apps. If you don't want to uninstall any of your apps, at least make sure they don't run in the background, consuming mobile resources.
Don't be lazy, make sure your mobile is always up to date. Mobile phones not only receive updates with news, they also correct important errors on the device.