A fast-charging functionality concern has come forth in Samsung’s Galaxy latest software update, dubbed One UI 7. Since many people have complained that following their upgrade to One UI 7, their phones no longer charge so quickly, it has raised many a puzzled and frustrated citizen, but claims that it kills fast charging are nothing more than unfounded hogwash, and there’s an easy fix to rectify the situation.
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The Problem: Fast Charging Slows Down
One thing that owners of Galaxy smartphones have noticed since the new update to One UI 7 is that their handsets are not supporting as fast a charging speed. Users would usually expect up to at least 50% within approximately 30 minutes of fast charging but have ended up getting the opposite with barely crossing above 20% in about the same period.
This problem seemed to be widespread, as it was reported by users with different models, such as Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. Some users even suggested that the new update might have disabled fast charging or caused some sort of incompatibility with their charging accessories.
Why This Happens: Software and Settings Confusion
It has nothing to do with One UI 7 “killing” fast charging but has become an unintended consequence of certain settings or changes that users make, and they might overlook some settings. The most common cause is with the phone’s settings; maybe One UI 7 will reset some preferences, which might include the charging speed option, and that might be why fast charging is not enabled.
Another potential cause could be related to the USB cable or charger being used, as the software update could have introduced compatibility issues with third-party accessories, although this is less likely.
The Fix: Enable Fast Charging Again
If you’re experiencing slower charging speeds after updating to One UI 7, follow these simple steps to re-enable fast charging:
- Go to Settings: Open the Settings menu on your Samsung device.
- Choose Battery and Device Care: Swipe down and tap on “Battery and device care.”
- You can tap on phone Battery: Inside it, select the “Battery” option.
- You need to Enable Fast Charging: Go to “Charging” and make sure that “Fast charging” or “Super fast charging” is activated.
Additional Troubleshooting Steps
You need to check Your Phone Charger: First and foremost, you have to make sure you’re using the correct charger and cable. Some of these accessories should be capable of fast charging. Well, some third-party charging equipment is pretty worthless. So you cannot even compare them with any decent quality.
Restart Your Device: Sometimes, one way of eliminating the software bug is by just turning off and on your gadget.
Clear Cache: Clear your gadget’s cache if that above does not work by holding your power button at recovery mode.
