When using the Galaxy Tab A8, the tablet may become too hot.
To see how you can prevent and fix overheating issues with this Samsung tablet, you can check out this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech.
How to prevent overheating issues with Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
To prevent your Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 from overheating, we recommend taking the following precautionary measures:
1. Avoid using the tablet in extremely cold or extremely hot temperatures.
2. Do not expose the A8 to direct sunlight.
3. Avoid using or storing the device near a heat source. These should include an electric heating mat, heater, high pressure containers, hot cooking equipment, microwave and more.
4. Try not use a non-Samsung charging cable or charger.
5. You should also avoid using a damaged cable or charger.
6. Of course, you also don’t want to recharge the device while it is wet and/or the charger is wet.
7. Regularly turn off and/or restart the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8.
8. Try not to keep multiple apps opened at the same time.
9. Avoid using the tablet while recharging its battery.
10. Do not cover or put the A8 inside a closed compartment when it is turned on or charging as you will trap the heat from being able to properly dissipate.
How to cool down an overheating Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
In order to cool down your Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 when it is rising in temperature, we recommend taking the following steps:
1. The fastest way to cool off the tablet is to simply turn it off.
2. If you are in a hot environment, try to move the device to a cooler place if possible.
3. You should also disconnect Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 from the charger if you are recharging it.
4. If you would rather keep using the device, then we recommend that you close any running apps that you aren’t currently using.
If you are watching a video stream, recording a video or playing a videogame, then we suggest that you take a break from these activities.
These take up a lot of resources, causing the tablet to overheat during extended usage.
5. You may also want to disconnect Galaxy Tab A8 from other devices.
If you are connecting the device to a TV, using it as a mobile hotspot or using it as an Internet tether, then it will cause the tablet to heat up.
6. We also recommend restarting the A8 to clear out any potential conflicts between apps and processes.
7. Turn off Wi-Fi, GPS and/or Bluetooth if you aren’t using any of these connections.
8. Lower the screen brightness.
9. Delete any apps that you don’t use often.
10. Update the apps that you regularly using.
11. You should also update the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 firmware to the latest available version if you haven’t done so already.
What happens when the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 overheats?
If you decide to do nothing while the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 continues to rise in temperature, then you will get a message saying that the device is overheating. Furthermore, the following actions may automatically be taken by the tablet:
- Screen brightness will be dimmed.
- Performance speed for the Galaxy Tab A8 will be slowed.
- If you are recharging the tablet, then the process will be stopped.
- Any currently running apps will be closed.
- Your calls will be limited to emergency calls only.
If Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 continues to overheat even after the aforementioned automatic actions, then you will get another message asking you to turn off the device and let it cool down before using it again.