Android has improved upon its OS manifolds and has added some really cool features like revamped notification drawer, better privacy controls, and a refreshed design etc.
However, Android does not come without its problems. These range from battery drainage problem to system crashes and hang-ups.
But fret not, as I have compiled a list of the most common Android issues and their solutions to help you fix them yourself without having to take your phone to a repair shop.
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Some users have reported apps behaving annoyingly after updating to Android 12. Some apps started hanging up or closing while others showed different issues. In either case, you need to clear the app’s cache to fix it:
Many people complained about the battery getting drained faster after upgrading to Android 12. Though it sounds mostly like a software issue, you may find these steps helpful at improving if not fixing your smartphone’s battery life:
Also, you must check on the apps eating up your phone’s battery juice in the background and limit their background battery usage. Follow these steps:
Last but important, you can disable the always-on display that displays time and notifications on your screen in its locked state. This will reduce the battery drainage significantly to help you get a full-day battery. Follow these steps:
If you do not find Always show time and info on your device, search for “always on” in Settings and disable the Always On Display option.
A few users reported about the Phone app behaving unstably, making it hard for them to answer calls on Android 12. When the phone rings, it will not respond to users’ taps or touches, making it impossible to take calls. How to fix it?
Follow the steps under Apps closing or hanging up section for Phone app.
A few users complained about Do Not Disturb (DND) not working. Specifically, DND allows some alerts and notifications even when the phone should not send those alerts or notifications. What to do if you are facing this issue? Try these:
A few users complained about Discord freezing their phone after updating to Android 12. It can be annoying if you are a heavy user of Discord. It is known to be related to accessibility settings in Discord, so follow these steps to fix it:
If the issue is not fixed, check the Apps closing or hanging up section above.
A couple of users reported that Google Assistant Routines are not working properly after they upgraded to Android 12.
It seems the new Android interferes with the usual unfolding of the alarm routine of Google Assistant. Or it may be an issue of Google Assistant working with Android 12 APIs.
What is the fix?
Unfortunately, there is no known solution for this issue. Initially, it was thought it would be fixed by an update last November. Later in January 2022, some users reported the problem got briefly fixed after the monthly update, but the issue reoccurred.
So, you will have to wait for an update to fix this problem.
A few users found media like audio and video stop unexpectedly while playing. Though there is no definite fix, you can try these steps:
If the issue is not fixed, check the Apps closing or hanging up section above.
Hope you found this guide helpful in fixing the issues in your device.
If the steps mentioned in this post did not resolve your issue, you can reach out to Android Help at Google Support. Or, you can go to the support portal of your device’s manufacturer and report the issue (here’s a list of manufacturers’ help pages).
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