Common OnePlus 7 Problems and Fixes – Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Camera, SIM, and More

Connectivity Problems

A number of things can go wrong in OnePlus 7 which can affect its connectivity features. Check the solutions below to fix them.

Bluetooth connectivity problems

Make sure your phone is not running in the power saving mode. This can limit the overall features including the Bluetooth as well
Close all the apps or features turned ON and perform a basic reboot. Check if this helps in fixing this issue
There are chances that the device storage space is filled or the data received is not in a specific format as required
Check if this problem is there due to hiding the visibility of your phone from the nearby conditions
There are chances that an active virus in the phone is stopping you to connect it with another device
The actual problem can be with the phone Bluetooth antenna. Check if it is not working normally
You can face the Bluetooth problems in your phone if you try to send multiple files in one go. Dividing them in smaller segments especially when the data size is large can surely work to fix this issue
The Bluetooth version on the other device might not be compatible with the one on your OnePlus 7
Do check if the actual reason to this problem is nothing but the devices which are placed away from the defined Bluetooth range
Allow the pairing of the devices smoothly and correctly. Check if pairing related bugs are the reasons you have to face the problem
Sometimes the problem arrives when the phone is facing overheating or a hardware fault. Check the same
The reason you may have to face the Bluetooth problems is not clearing the cache data of the device
In some cases, the Bluetooth problem arrives when the history of devices paired with the phone recently is too broad. Erase it and check

Wi-Fi/Internet connectivity problems

First of all, check if your internet connection is fully active. Make sure the services might not be disabled, deactivated or blocked
You might be opening a web address or an application whose access is blocked by your internet service provider.
One of the major reasons to this problem is changing the LAN settings of the connection. This can create the trouble
You might not be able to connect with a specific Wi-Fi connection due to additional restrictions imposed by the network provider which your device is not fulfilling
The security of the internet connection might be disabled and the problem could be there due to the very same reason
Check and make sure the actual fault is not caused just because the safe mode is turned ON. It may not allow you to use the internet properly on your device
Do check if you are standing away from the router and the limit signal strength of the Wi-Fi is causing the problem
The problem might be there with the Wi-Fi antenna on the router or on your phone
Improper configuration of the router or any other problem in the same can be a reason to this problem.
This problem is experienced by the users when they cross the internet bandwidth limit on their connection
Your Wi-Fi network might be having a lot of devices connected to the same which is causing the problem. Check and take the concerned action
The reason to this problem is nothing but more a software issue in the phone. Install the latest updates and check
Certain apps can access the phone Wi-Fi feature. Make sure they are not running in the background when you are trying to connect your device to a network

Poor Battery Life

Simply cut down the screen-down time and check if this makes a difference. Also, don’t enhance the screen brightness beyond a limit
This problem can exist when there is a problem with the phone battery. Check the same properly
Make sure accessories with more needs such as Bluetooth speakers are not connected to your device as they drain the battery too quickly
You can face this problem just because of notifications running in the background. Close them all
There are chances that the problem exists only because the phone is having some power-hungry apps installed in the same
Check if this problem is there just because the phone and data synchronization is turned ON permanently
Turn OFF the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, maps and hotspot if they are running without any need. They often puts extra burden on the battery
Sometimes the third-party apps or a custom ROM installation is the reason you have to face this problem
The phone torchlight when used for long time, can be a reason to this problem
Perform a basic reboot and check if this helps to fix the problem
You might be facing this fault just because of running a lot of applications
Update the phone and check if this helps to fix the problem

Slow Charging

Make sure the power source you use is not weak or is having something wrong with the same
One of the leading reason to this problem is nothing but running the phone in safe mode
Avoid installing the apps which are not recommended and that too from a third-party source
The reason you face to face this problem is nothing but using some bad quality accessories with the device
Check and make sure the actual fault is not related with the charger or the connecting cable you are using
A problem in the USB charging port on the device can cause this problem
There are chances that the actual fault is there just because your phone is having an active virus in the same
Don’t download data in bulk and stop using the device for any other purpose while charging the same
Keep the mobile data OFF if possible while putting your OnePlus 7 on the charger
Delete the temporary files from the phone and check if this helps you to fix the problem
Slow charging is something that can be a result of software or a hardware issue in the device. Get it checked

Overheating Problems

Avoid charging your device through PC if you often connect it with the same. This can be a reason to the problem
Make sure the fluctuation in the power source is not causing this problem
For overheating, phone viruses are often held responsible. Scan your device for the same
Make sure the problem is not there just because you make use of a power bank which is not supported by your OnePlus 7
Sometimes using a pirated charger or the one which doesn’t belong to the device causes this problem
Battery related faults are often considered as the major reasons to the common OnePlus 7 problems related with the overheating
Simply make sure there are no multiple games installed in your device which are causing this problem
A few OS bugs can sometimes causes overheating problems in the device. Check
There are a lot of chances that the actual fault is caused just because the phone is having something wrong with the charging port
In case a lot of software updates are pending, install them and reboot your device. This can probably fix the issue
Factors related to environment are often blamed for this fault
Many data-streaming applications, when installed in the smartphones causes this problem. Check and take the action required

Screen not working problem

Completely unload your phone from the data stored in the same and perform a basic restart. Check if this helps in fixing the problem
Activate the safe mode. Check if the screen operates properly. This indicates the problem is there due to some third-party software fault
Remove the apps you recently installed post which you think this problem arrive. Check if this works to fix the issue
There are chances that the actual fault is there just because the phone is having a virus in the same
Sometimes the apps which are blocked or the data which is no used for a long time can cause the problem. Check the same
Make sure the actual problem is not caused by a hardware fault or if the screen is having an internal damage on the same
In case the phone memory is completely filled, erase some data and check if this helps to fix the problem
You might be facing this fault just because the glass guard installed on the screen is having something wrong with the same
Check if the actual problem is there just because the screen sensors are having something wrong with them
Clean the screen against oil, grease and boost sweat particles which can sometimes limit its functionality
A forced restart can help to fix this problem in your OnePlus 7. Try the same

Poor Camera Quality

Check if the problem is present just because you have selected low picture resolution option in the camera settings
Simply clean the lens and things may get back to the track. Try it once
Make sure the image stabilization option is used else you need to compromise with the quality
The camera related problems can arrive during a video call because of poor signal strength or similar reasons. check the same
Make sure the glass guard or the lack of cleanliness on the screen of your device is not the reason to this problem
Avoiding using the zoom option. It often degrades the picture and the video quality
In case your device is having limited storage space, this can make it store pictures by compressing them and it can be a reason to the poor camera quality
Check if the problem is there just because the shooting mode selected by you is not appropriate to the nearby conditions
Lack of visibility around you can degrade the picture quality. Turn ON the camera flashlight in such a case
Install the pending update if any for the OS. This can fix the problem you are facing
Do check if the actual fault is there just because your phone is running in the safe mode which affects the camera quality in some cases
This problem can exist due to not using a third-party camera application which is not completely supported by OnePlus 7

SIM/Network problems

Make sure the variant of the phone purchased works with the network provider who SIM card you have purchased
Going away from home town needs you to turn the roaming services ON. check the same
Make sure the Airplane mode is not activated by you which is still turned ON and is causing this problem
You might be in a basement where the strength of the signal is weak or might be getting blocked
Do check if the SIM card is brand new and the services are yet to be activated on the same and the same is causing the problem
There are chances that the fault is there just because your SIM is not having specific service activated on the same which you are accessing
Don’t lock the access to the SIM. If a password is imposed on the same to unlock it, remove the same and check if this helps
There are chances that the actual fault is there just because your phone is having something wrong with the signal antenna
Check if the SIM card has not been inserted properly
In case the SIM card is left unused, the services might have been withdrawn and the same can be a reason to the problem you are facing
Do check if a simple reboot to the device helps you to fix the problem
There are chances that the actual fault is there just because the network selection mode is set to manual. Change it to automatic

Earpiece Sounds Robotic

Do check if the actual fault is there just because your earpiece is faulty or is not supported by OnePlus 7
The reason you have to face this problem can be a bug in the phone OS
Do check the problem is not there just because your device earpiece connector is having something wrong with the same
Check if the sound card of your phone is not in proper working condition a lot of factors are there which can attenuate the signal in the earpiece and can cause the robotic sound. Check them all
Make sure this problem is not there during a phone call just because of low signal strength
The quality of the music which you are playing can be a reason to this problem when the same is low
This problem can be solved by simply disconnecting the earpiece from the phone and connecting it again
Do check if the actual fault is there just because your phone is having something wrong with the sound driver
Robotic sound is a problem which often affects due to using a low quality earpiece with the phone
Make sure you are not using the phone in the safe mode which in some cases causes this problem

Apps not working properly

Make sure all the apps are updated to the latest version and the blocked data related to the same is not causing this problem
Check if all the necessary and important permissions to the apps are disabled. One example is not allowing them to access the phone data
Check if some of the features have been disabled by you manually. This can stop the apps to perform their task smoothly
The apps might not be supported by your phone. Check the same
This problem can be solved with a basic reboot to the device. Perform the same
The reason you are facing this problem is nothing but changing the settings of the phone application manager
One of the major reason to this problem is running the apps in the customized settings
Check if the actual problem is there just because your device is having something wrong with its RAM
Remove and re-install the apps which is causing the problem
Check if the reason to this problem is nothing but an OS bug or a virus in your device
Sometimes the apps don’t work properly just because they are installed in the third-party storage locations
Don’t run the device in the safe mode as this often disabled the apps

Slow Performance

Check if the reason to this problem is having something wrong with the installed applications. They can largely affect the phone performance. Refer above section to fix them
The limited operations of the phone or the slow performance can be caused by a software glitch in the phone OS. Simply install any pending update
Perform a basic reboot and check if this helps you to fix the problem
There are chances that the actual fault is caused just because you are running the phone in the safe mode which limits many features
Check if the phone RAM is overloaded due to multitasking
Close all the apps running at the same time and disconnect your phone from any device if a connection has established by it
The phone viruses and malware are often blamed for the slow performance. Check and clean them
Don’t change the phone settings to customize mode as this can be a reason to the slow performance
Give preference to light versions of a few apps in case you have a diverse need of the same
The slow performance of your OnePlus 7 could be due to slow internet connection. Check the same
There are chances that a hardware problem is there in your phone. Get it checked professionally

These methods and solutions definitely help you to say no to all the common OnePlus 7 problems. If you have more questions or something else to be answered, post a comment on the below section.