Reduce Overheating During Heavy Use on Samsung Galaxy (US & Canada)

Heavy use like gaming, navigation, or extended camera sessions can heat up your Samsung Galaxy. Here’s how North American users can reduce overheating and keep performance stable.

Step 1: Close Background Apps

Open Recent Apps and swipe away unused apps. Background processes increase CPU load and heat—restrict apps you don’t need.

Step 2: Lower Screen Brightness and Refresh Rate

Reduce brightness and set Motion Smoothness to Standard (60Hz) under Settings > Display to cut GPU usage and heat output.

Step 3: Enable Power Saving Modes

Use Battery and Device Care > Power Mode and choose a balanced or power-saving profile during heavy sessions to limit CPU/GPU performance spikes.

Step 4: Avoid Direct Sunlight and Soft Surfaces

Charge and use the phone in a ventilated, shaded area. Soft surfaces trap heat—place your device on a hard, cool surface.

Step 5: Update Firmware and Apps

Install system and app updates via Settings > Software Update and the Galaxy Store. Many overheating bugs are fixed in patches targeted at North American firmware.

For more device care guides, visit the Samsung Hub.

Related topics: Battery & Power and Performance & System.