Stop Samsung Galaxy Overheating While Gaming

Experiencing overheating issues while gaming on your Galaxy device? Don’t worry — you can easily stop Samsung Galaxy overheating while gaming with a few performance and cooling tweaks. This guide helps you balance temperature, performance, and battery life on any Galaxy model in the United States and Canada.

Step 1: Lower Screen Brightness and Refresh Rate

Go to Settings > Display and reduce brightness to around 60–70%. You can also lower the refresh rate from 120Hz to 60Hz under Motion Smoothness. This reduces GPU strain and helps keep your phone cooler during extended gaming sessions.

Step 2: Enable Game Booster’s Performance Mode

Open Game Launcher > Game Booster, then select Priority Mode or Battery Saver depending on your needs. Game Booster automatically adjusts CPU and GPU performance to prevent overheating without affecting frame rates significantly.

Step 3: Keep Background Apps Closed

Before launching a game, clear running apps to reduce processor load. Swipe up from the bottom, tap Close All, or use Settings > Device Care > Memory > Clean Now to free up RAM and minimize heat buildup.

Step 4: Avoid Charging While Gaming

Charging during gameplay increases both CPU and battery temperature. It’s best to play on battery power, then recharge afterward. If necessary, use a ventilated space and avoid covering the phone while charging.

Step 5: Use Battery and Performance Settings

Go to Settings > Battery and Device Care > Battery > More Battery Settings. Enable Protect Battery to limit maximum charge to 85%, which reduces heat during long play sessions. For extra optimization tips, check Battery & Power Management.

Step 6: Turn On Thermal Management

Some Galaxy models include built-in Thermal Guardian under Settings > Battery and Device Care > Device Protection. Lower the temperature threshold to prevent overheating. You can also adjust performance limits for gaming specifically via the Game Booster Labs settings.

Step 7: Keep Software Updated and Optimize Regularly

Outdated firmware may cause inefficient thermal management. Go to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install. For smoother gaming performance and better heat control, learn more at Performance & System Optimization.

For more Samsung gaming and device cooling tips, explore the Samsung Hub.