How to Fix the Major Android P Devices Issues

by Sumit Sharma Digital Marketing Specialist

Android P is a powerful operating system for Android devices. It is also one the most popular mobile operating systems in the world. However, as a technology, it also has some bugs and glitches. Here are some major Android P issues and simple fixes to resolve them that you can try without waiting for the software update or visiting the service center.

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Steps to Fix Common Android P Problems

How to fix Apps crashing or lagging problems in Android P

Many users who have updated their smartphones to Android 9 notice that some apps like Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, and others are frequently crashing. Some popular apps are not working as usual, as if the camera is lagging or freezing suddenly. If you’re also facing these problems, try these fixes.

Fix 1: Update the apps

Go to Play Store.
And download the latest update for the app manually.
Check the developer’s note to see if it supports Android P.
After installing the most recent updates, try running the app, and see if it is running correctly.

Fix 2: Reinstall the apps

Go to ‘Settings’ delete the app that is not running correctly. Some inbuilt apps you can’t remove, you can only install an update for them.
Uninstall or delete the app.
After that, go to ‘Play Store’ and reinstall the app.

Removing and reinstall will remove the previous bugs or corrupted file and install a newly updated app. This helps in to run the apps smoothly.

Fix 3: Drop a note for developer

Still, the apps are not working correctly on your Android P devices? Let the developer know that the app is not working properly on Android P. You can use any social media site like Twitter or Facebook to write to the developer. And, wait for an update to roll out for Android P.

How to fix battery draining faster or inconsistent battery life problems

Many Android P users are reported on Pixel forums about the battery draining and short battery life issue. Although, Google has added an Adaptive Battery feature that helps in to save the battery. But, if your device’s battery is draining fast, try the following fixes.

Fix 1: Check the Brightness settings

Screen brightness levels play a huge role is draining and saving battery life. Excessive brightness tends battery to drain fast and also affects the eyes.

Go to ‘Settings.’
Go to ‘Display’ settings.
Turn on ‘Adaptive Brightness.’

The feature helps in to maintain the brightness level. You can also change or reduce the brightness of your Android P device manually. Low brightness level drains the battery slowly.

Fix 2: Customize the app settings

Sometimes updating an app causing it to consume more battery. If your Android P device’s battery starts draining fastly after updating an app, then possibly that app is draining your device’s battery. If you’re playing a lot online multiplayer games like PUBG, it could also drain your battery.

Check the battery consuming index for all the application that you’ve updated recently.
Make sure automatically download updates over Wi-Fi in Play Store is disabled.
Close or remove the unnecessary large apps that are consuming battery in the background.

How to fix network or connectivity issues in Android P

If after updating your device to Android P OS your device’s Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/4G is not working properly, try these fixes.

Fix 1: Customize Network and Internet settings

Go to ‘Settings.’
Scroll down and open ‘Network & Internet’ settings.
Open ‘Wi-Fi’ settings.
Select the Wi-Fi network you’re are connecting with.
And select ‘Forget.’
Now, again search for the Wi-Fi network.
Enter the password if it is secure.

After connecting with the network, check if the Wi-Fi problem is solved.

Fix 2: Fix the Router

Wrong router configuration or too many connected devices to the same router creates connectivity problems. For the best connection, try to use the router with fewer devices. You can also try restarting the router.

Power off your router.
Unplug it.
Wait for five minutes.
Plug it again.
And power back it on.

Now, you’ll get a better connection than before.

These are the major Android P devices issue and solutions to fix them easily.

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