09-02-2021 03:27 PM
Trying to figure out if this is normal behaviour or not for my base S21 (UK Unlocked).
My S21 cpu never drops below 20% cpu usage at "idle", and the idle temp never dips below 30c. It also still gets quite hot whilst using the camera.
I have installed the latest patch that came out a few days ago, and that did reduce the temperature whilst using the camera a little. I still see and feel temps in the mid 40s during and after camera use.
It's warm enough to make my fingers sweat.
I have just factory reset the device, and so far just installed the bare minimum of the apps I use, to see if that helps. Around 2 hours after the wipe, it's currently "idling" at around 34C and still 20% CPU - I realise it's still in the setup phase in the background.
I experience these temps with or without a case.
What are other peoples experiences?
Thanks
09-02-2021 03:51 PM
09-02-2021 04:38 PM
I'm seeing a lot of reports too - just very hard to determine what's normal!
I think it's safer to assume if the device feels too warm, it probably is.
I'm also surprised to hear that even the CS agent said you'd be better off returning it!
How long ago did you return it? refunds should be instant, shouldn't they?!
09-02-2021 04:42 PM - last edited 09-02-2021 05:01 PM
09-02-2021 04:49 PM
This is around my idle temp, I'm not sure about CPU usage though, but for the camera it reaches around 40-42 after about 10 minutes of constant use
09-02-2021 04:50 PM - last edited 09-02-2021 04:51 PM
09-02-2021 04:57 PM - last edited 09-02-2021 04:57 PM
09-02-2021 06:07 PM
Thanks for the replies. Mine seems to be idling 5 to 10c higher.
And I've just hit the last straw - took 28 photos over the course of around 15 minutes, opened Google Photos to see if it was backing up....
Samsung can have this back.
Annoyingly, there's no "return" option online with my account - guess I'll have to talk to someone.
09-02-2021 08:24 PM
10-02-2021 09:26 AM