Tips to Resolve OnePlus Hanging Problem
I. Restart Your Device
Many a time hanging issue gets resolved by restarting the phone. Give this option a try before trying other methods to resolve the freezing problem. Hold down the power key and click on the Power Off option on your phone. Wait for a few minutes before turning the device back on by pressing the power key. Once the phone has been rebooted, check whether or not it is functioning properly.
II. Remove the Screen Guard
Sometimes the phone may freeze due to issues other than hanging. If the touchscreen is still acting erratically try removing the screen protector. If the protector is made out of cheap material or has worn out, it could create issues. It may look like freezing or hanging but in reality, it is not a software concern but an external problem. Smudge and dust may even cause the phone to not work smoothly.
III. Update All Games and Apps
If your phone becomes unresponsive when using a particular app, it could the app which has a problem and not your phone. You can resolve this issue by updating the app to its latest version to get rid of any bugs and make it run faster. Go to Google Play Store>Profile>Manage apps and device>Updates available and then choose to update the app.
IV. Clear Cache
This would clear out all redundant files on your phone. You can also clean the phone gallery of videos, screenshots, and photos that are not required anymore. Do not forget to delete any outdated, unused, and unnecessary apps, notes, and files that could be the reason for hanging.
V. Reset App Preferences
If updating the apps did not resolve the issue, you can try to reset the app preferences to check whether it takes care of the issue or not. Go to Settings>System>Reset Options>Reset app preferences>Reset apps. This would not delete any saved data on the app. It will just reset VPN configurations, the app permissions, clear all paired devices, delete Wi-Fi passwords, reset app notifications, etc.
VI. Hard Reset
If all the above methods failed to yield any result, go for a hard reset on your OnePlus smartphone. It is quite easy to do and can resolve the issue you are facing. Press and hold the Power as well as the Volume Up button to force shut down the phone. Wait for a few seconds after the device is turned off. Hold the Power button for 15 seconds or when the device vibrates and starts booting up. If it does not restart on its own then press the Power button for a few extra seconds. Back up all your data and then turn off the device. Hold down the home, volume up, and power buttons altogether until the OnePlus logo appears on the screen followed by the Recovery mode screen. Click on Wipe Data/Factory Reset option and confirm. Use the Volume key to scroll and the Power key to confirm the action. Reboot the phone after that. Let us know which of the methods helped you with the OnePlus hanging problem how to restart it. However, if none of the methods solve the OnePlus hanging problem then you would need to contact a professional tech support executive. If you have any tricks up your sleeves enlighten us and help other readers as well.
