Nexus 6P Gets Very Warm. Bad unit??

[Domenic Apice]

I really don't want to have to RMA the device again. The new 6p that I have is working great but I noticed straight out of the box that it got way hotter during setup than my previous 6Ps (YES THIS IS MY THIRD :'( ). I've been using it for a few days now and still notice that it gets noticeably warmer than my last. During average tasks like scrolling through Twitter or a random webpage, the CPU is at about 41 degrees Celcius (checking using the app CPU Temp). On a restart it gets very hot and when charging it gets extremely hot. Youtube videos also bring the phone to very warm/hot territory.

Anyone care to install CPU temp and let me know what temps they are reaching with average use? I'm wondering if updating to 6.0.1 might iron out whatever bug this phone has, or if the hardware is simply effed on this particular unit.

 

[hallux]

I don't need CPU temp to know yours is probably running a little warm. I installed Monument Valley then played all 10 levels in the first bundle in one sitting (~1 hour) and the phone didn't have a significant change in temperature.

 

[Mikey88Chaos]

I really don't want to have to RMA the device again. The new 6p that I have is working great but I noticed straight out of the box that it got way hotter during setup than my previous 6Ps (YES THIS IS MY THIRD :'( ). I've been using it for a few days now and still notice that it gets noticeably warmer than my last. During average tasks like scrolling through Twitter or a random webpage, the CPU is at about 41 degrees Celcius (checking using the app CPU Temp). On a restart it gets very hot and when charging it gets extremely hot. Youtube videos also bring the phone to very warm/hot territory.

Anyone care to install CPU temp and let me know what temps they are reaching with average use? I'm wondering if updating to 6.0.1 might iron out whatever bug this phone has, or if the hardware is simply effed on this particular unit.

I've got the same problems. I will install this app and report back here with the results. Is the app you're referring to the one by mooncakes?

 

[Mikey88Chaos]

Here's my results...runs anywhere from 33-42 Celsius. Only have a few apps open and screen brightness is around 25%

 

[Mikey88Chaos]

Holy crap!!! Just checked the temp reading again. This is bad.

 

[Domenic Apice]

Holy crap!!! Just checked the temp reading again. This is bad.

Yeah that's the app I have. Seems we're in the same boat. Do you notice that your device feels really warm with regular use too?

 

[mustang02]

I just opened a bunch of apps. This is where I'm at.

 

[Mikey88Chaos]

Does your phone feel hot?

 

[Mikey88Chaos]

Yeah that's the app I have. Seems we're in the same boat. Do you notice that your device feels really warm with regular use too?

Yup, regular use when it's in the 40 degree range, phone gets really hot. Not sure what to do about it
I bought this phone off ebay, seller states that he does not accept refunds

 

[bjrosen]

Wait for the 6.0.1 OTA. I checked the temperature on my 6P when I saw your thread earlier today, it was 40 and peaked at 50 after running geekbench. The OTA just showed up so I installed it, the temp is now 30 idle, 43 after geekbench.

 

[Mikey88Chaos]

Wait for the 6.0.1 OTA. I check the temperature on my 6P when I saw your thread earlier today, it was 40 and peaked at 50 after running geekbench. The OTA just showed up so I installed it, the temp is now 30 idle, 43 after geekbench.

Hope so!

 

[Domenic Apice]

Watching a youtube video this morning it got quite hot as usual. Battery life seems normal though. I average 42 C just turning on the phone.

Wait for the 6.0.1 OTA. I check the temperature on my 6P when I saw your thread earlier today, it was 40 and peaked at 50 after running geekbench. The OTA just showed up so I installed it, the temp is now 30 idle, 43 after geekbench.

Encouraging, thank you!

 

[Mikey88Chaos]

Watching a youtube video this morning it got quite hot as usual. Battery life seems normal though. I average 42 C just turning on the phone.



Encouraging, thank you!

Have you checked screen on time lately?

 

[Domenic Apice]

 

[Mikey88Chaos]

Today has been much better for me but not sure why. Only difference is I used the USB C to A cable instead of the C . The phone still gets warm but it feels better than yesterday.

 

[maverick7526]

Today has been much better for me but not sure why. Only difference is I used the USB C to A cable instead of the C . The phone still gets warm but it feels better than yesterday.

When it rapid charges the battery gets hot. You were probably slow charging it.

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[Mikey88Chaos]

Yeah I was definitely slow charging it but my point was, it's been better ever since in terms of regular use.

 

[Mikey88Chaos]

I will wait for the update, but not sure if it's going for help all that much . Getting tired of constantly watching the battery drain and holding an uncomfortably warm device in my hands.