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Google Messages app issue rapidly draining Samsung phone’s battery, here’s how to fix
Due to the partnership between Samsung and Google, the Google Messages app has become the default SMS app for Samsung flagship smartphones in the US. Although there’s no bondage to using this application in other countries, users mainly prefer it as it has additional features compared to the Samsung Messages.
Not only Samsung but other Android owners also like to use Google Messages on their phones. Unfortunately, the Google Messages app is reportedly having some issues that are causing smartphones’ rapid battery drain.
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According to 9to5Google and other users’ reports, there’s a bug in Google Messages app that leaves the camera open in the background. This causes overheating and battery drain, which seems really annoying for users who want their phones to work the whole day without any interruptions.
Why this issue occurs? This Google application has a feature that lets users easily take a picture and attach it to a message. If you want to take a new picture, a live feed is displayed in the camera for you to attach images from the gallery.
Meanwhile, a recent Google Messages update apparently has a bug that leaves this camera feed running occasionally even when the Messages app is in the background, which causes the device to overheat and also lose battery life.
Further, neither Google nor Samsung has acknowledged the issues. However, as it’s a Google app bug, the company should soon recognize it and release the fix. Till then we suggest that if you haven’t updated the application yet, stay on the previous version.
For those who have already installed it and are facing these problems, there’s a recovery method to prevent this bug from draining your phone’s battery. Just deny the Google Messages permission to use the Camera from the App Info menu in the Settings of your phone.
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Android Auto app lets users use apps and read messages while keeping their hands on the wheel. It offers a useful feature of having incoming messages read out loud. However, some users have recently noticed an issue where WhatsApp messages are being read with an unexpected “oh” added to the end.
Several Android Auto users have reported that when WhatsApp messages are read aloud, an extra “oh” is added at the end. This “oh” doesn’t appear in the original message at all, which makes it seem like a random glitch. Many people have shared their experiences on Reddit, describing the same issue.
While the exact cause of this bug is still unclear, it seems to be connected to Google Assistant, which reads the messages aloud in Android Auto. The strange part is that this issue only happens with WhatsApp only, other messaging apps don’t seem to be affected.
This weird bug doesn’t have any functional impact on Android Auto or WhatsApp, it’s just a bit confusing and funny too. At the moment, there’s no word on when a fix will be available, but it’s something many users hope will be addressed in a future update.
If you’re using Android Auto, have you encountered this strange bug, or are you one of the lucky ones who hasn’t been affected? Stay tuned with us for more updates.
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Some Samsung users have reported an issue where text in photos appears with a shadow when viewed in the Gallery app. This issue makes it harder to read or view certain images clearly. It is mainly affecting Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition users.
Notably, this text shadow issue occurs on Samsung devices when the Super HDR (High Dynamic Range) feature is enabled, particularly with high-resolution images (50MP/200MP) containing text on bright backgrounds.
Samsung has acknowledged the issue and identified the cause of it, which is related to the Super HDR setting. Fortunately, there is an easy way to temporarily fix the issue while waiting for a permanent fix.
For that, you just need to disable Super HDR mode. Just open the Gallery app >> tap on the More icon at the bottom right >> go to Settings >> turn off the Super HDR option.
Moreover, Samsung is also working on a software update to fix this issue permanently. Once the update is available, the issue should be resolved, and you will be able to re-enable Super HDR without experiencing text display issues.
To check the update, open Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install option. Keep an eye out for the software update notification, and make sure to install it as soon as it becomes available.
Several Galaxy users having issues finding food in the Samsung Health app, especially when the language and region settings on their phone don’t match the app’s settings. This makes it difficult to search for the right food items in the app.
The issue is that food search results in Samsung Health are not always aligned with the language and region settings on your phone. As a result, users are struggling to find accurate food listings when they search for meals or snacks in the app. This can be frustrating, especially if you rely on the app for tracking your diet and nutrition.
Fortunately, Samsung has acknowledged this Health app issue and is releasing an update to improve the food search feature. According to the community moderator, the fresh update will ensure that the app properly aligns with your phone’s language and region settings to make it easier to search for food and track meals accurately.
To fix this, simply update the Samsung Health app to the latest version. For that, you just need to follow a few steps:
- On Galaxy devices, open the Galaxy Store app.
- Search for ‘Samsung Health in the search bar to find the app.
- If an update is available, tap Update to download the latest version.
Once you update the app, you should find food search results to be more accurate and aligned with your phone’s settings. This update will make it easier to track your meals and reach your health goals. So, update your app now to enjoy a better food search experience in Samsung Health.