iQOO 9 Pro, the flagship smartphone from the house of iQOO, created a buzz all around for its killer specification at fair pricing. Boasting the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC chipset, iQOO 9 Pro stands out from the brand lineup and caters to premium smartphone buyers instead of focusing only on gamers. Besides the minimalist yet incredible design, premium specification, 5G connectivity, stunning gimbal-stabilized camera, and a decent display, the iQOO 9 Pro comes with an array of improvements.
For a premium price tag, the iQOO 9 Pro packs a Qualcomm SM8450 SnapDragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1,440×3,200 pixels resolution, 4700mAh battery coupled with a 120W fast charger, 3D ultrasonographic fingerprint scanner, and a powerful combination of lenses to offer decent photographs. Available in 256GB (8GB and 12GB RAM) and 512GB storage variant (12GB RAM), the iQOO 9 Pro is the first device to launch in India with Snapdragon SM8450 8 Gen 1 SoC, running at a maximum speed of 3GHz clock speed. In addition, the display integrated with an intelligent display chip (IDC) and the robust camera sensors makes it a top flagship contender available on the market.
However, the stunning design, powerful specs, and intelligent pricing also have a few grumbles. First, the device lacks IP68 certification, a significant drawback for a smartphone offered at higher price brackets. The IQOO 9 Pro also lacks the essential 3.5mm audio output, SD card slot, and panda glass protection. Even though iQOO 9 Pro packs a superior 4700mAh battery in contrast to its predecessor with a superfast charger and wireless charging support, the users often experience heating issues during heavy performance sessions.
Following are the common problems you could encounter with your iQOO 9 Pro smartphone. Besides explaining the common concerns with the iQOO 9 Pro smartphone, we have also demonstrated the step-by-step methods to eliminate them. We test all the problems and fixes to help you experience a bug-free performance.
Extreme Heating During Strenuous Gaming Sessions
With the latest flagship chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset on iQOO 9 Pro, the smartphone maker ensures top-notch performance irrespective of usage. In addition, the device also packs LPDDR5 RAM and a vapor chamber liquid cooling system to deliver impactful performance during every session.
However, the all-impressive performance comes with some issues too. Many iQOO 9 Pro buyers have already experienced extreme heat-up during powerful gaming sessions. If you also often observed severe heating issues, here is a fix.
- Turn off all the connectivity features that are not being used at the moment, such as GPS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
- Force quit all the idle apps and uninstall all the not-so-necessary apps.
Turn off the auto display brightness feature. - Check software update and install the upgrade if available.
Unable to Send Text Messages
A handful of iQOO 9 Pro device owners encounter a weird problem while sending text messages. However, the problem is familiar to many devices and could be fixed following the steps below.
- If the device fails to deliver a text message repetitively, force stop the text messaging app by tapping and holding on the Messages app and tapping on the “Force Stop” button.
- Sometimes clean up the clutter on the temporary app cache. For example, tap and hold the Messages app and navigate “App Info.” Next, tap on Storage >>Clear Cache followed by Clear Data.
- Restarting your iQOO 9 Pro smartphone or turning on the Airplane mode for a while could also effectively fix the issue.
Fingerprint not Recognizing on iQOO 9 Pro
Despite having a snappy fingerprint sensor, many iQOO 9 Pro buyers are experiencing glitches while unlocking the device.
- It could happen because of an internal hardware/cache error or a damaged fingerprint reader. And the best possible way to fix the issue is to clean the cache memory partition of the device.
- Another quick fix to the problem is to add another fingerprint to your iQOO 9 Pro by navigating to Settings >> Biometrics and Security >> Fingerprints >> Enter your old PIN, pattern, or password >> Registered fingerprint >> Remove and click Remove again >> Add new fingerprint.
- Also, check if there is any visible scratch or smudge on your device fingerprint reader. Smears go away by cleaning with a wipe, but you have to contact the manufacturer for the fix in case of scratches.
Battery Draining Issues on iQOO 9 Pro
Many users rant about the rapid battery draining issue with iQOO 9 Pro on several forums. However, we should tell you the concern is shared among most smartphones catering to the high-performing segment.
- Despite offering an appropriate brightness level in tandem with the current environment, the Auto-brightness feature often takes a toll on the battery life. Hence turning it off could be a good fix.
- Screen timeout is another intelligent way to improve your device’s battery life. To decrease the display timer, navigate to Settings >> Display >> Screen timeout >> Select Minimum Screen time.
- You can also optimize all the installed apps by navigating to Settings >> Battery and Device Care >> Optimise Now or turning on the power saving mode while you’re are away from your charger.
For Other Concerns
All the iQOO branded smartphones come with a 1-year handset warranty from the date of purchase. During the in-warranty period, the smartphone maker offers thorough inspection, software maintenance, parts repair, and replacement free of cost. The same goes for all the devices with manufacturing defects.
To get in touch with the support, you can call their 24×7 toll-free helpline number 1800-572-4700 or by writing an email to icare@iqoo.com. Following the intimation, an iQOO expert will inquire on the issues you’re facing. Keep the invoice, warranty document, and device IMEI number handy as they would need same to initiate the device repair/replacement. The iQOO service centers are available in 12 major cities across the country.
