By james art Thanks to its incredible performance, high-quality display and long battery life, the OnePlus 12R is a flagship killer and our favorite premium budget phone. However, the manufacturer had to make compromises to reach this price point, so you may have issues with the OnePlus 12R.
We’ve collected the common problems that affect your time with the OnePlus 12R so you can quickly find a solution. If you’re new to the OnePlus ecosystem, check out OxygenOS, the manufacturer’s custom skin for Android.
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5 Photos are overexposed or bleached
A little effort goes a long way when taking pictures with the OnePlus 12R
One of our complaints about the OnePlus 12R in our review is its camera. Photos were washed out, overexposed and prone to lens flare, even in well-lit conditions. Although it’s not that bad, we recommend avoiding it. A lot of camera problems can ruin your vacation photos.
You can fix many camera issues by adjusting your phone’s camera settings and with a little editing. For a budget phone like the OnePlus 12R, you can make your photos almost indistinguishable from those taken on a high-end camera phone. Follow our guide on how to take a good photo on a budget phone. Here are tips for taking a photo with the OnePlus 12R:
- Use manual focus instead of autofocus.
- Lower the exposure setting.
- Use natural light whenever possible.
- Use a 4:3 ratio when possible.
- Avoid camera zoom.
4 Audio output is too quiet or too loud
A hidden setting can cause significant audio problems
Inconstant speaker volume is a common complaint that users raise about the OnePlus 12R on platforms like Reddit. Users report that the expected volume does not always match the volume setting.
Incorrect volume is also not a regular problem. It can disappear for days before reappearing. However, the reason is not the OnePlus 12R’s hardware. The audio settings in OxygenOS 14 are the cause.
OxgenOS 14 includes equalizer settings thanks to Dolby Atmos. This tool includes presets that adjust your audio settings based on your environment and the type of audio you’re playing (such as music, videos, or video calls). This setting automatically changes the preset default settings, but it’s not perfect. Sometimes your OnePlus 12R chooses the wrong preset, resulting in louder or quieter sound than expected. Here’s how to manually change an equalizer preset.
- Open up Settings app.
- Touch Sound and vibration.
- Scroll down and tap Dolby Atmos.
- Touch Profile specific to the scenario.
- Select the appropriate sound profile for your audio.
You may also want to adjust the equalizer settings manually to get the perfect volume for your audio. You can only turn off Dolby Atmos when headphones are connected.
3 Notifications are delayed or missing
Battery optimization can have drawbacks
One of the best features of the OnePlus 12R is its all-day battery life, but that has its drawbacks. Aggressive battery optimization means the phone stops infrequently used apps from running in the background by stopping them from sending notifications.
You may need to change your app’s battery usage settings on your OnePlus 12R if you open an app and suddenly get a flood of notifications. If you get a flood of notifications when you put the phone on charge, adjust your phone’s battery settings. Here’s how to fix missing or delayed notifications:
- Open up Settings app.
- Touch Battery.
- Touch More settings.
- Touch Optimize battery usage.
- Select an application.
- Choose No restrictions battery setting.
Repeat these steps for all apps that you need timely notifications from. You can also access the app’s battery usage settings. Touch and hold the app icon on the home screen. Then choose Application information option from the pop-up window.
2 OnePlus 12R overheats regularly
Do not push the phone hardware too hard
Unlike its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset that powers the OnePlus 12R is not known for overheating. Many users report that the phone heats up unexpectedly even when it is not charging. There is no single solution to this problem. Instead, follow these tips to avoid unnecessary stress on your phone’s hardware:
- Avoid streaming media over a mobile network. Most streaming and music apps allow you to download content ahead of time.
- Do not record long videos in high definition.
- Do not play intensive video games while the phone is charging.
- Don’t run multiple apps in the background.
Also, check regularly for software updates. They can fix software issues that cause overheating.
1 Excessively bloated software wastes space and reduces performance
You can uninstall most of the unnecessary apps on OnePlus 12R
OnePlus phones often have a frustrating amount of pre-installed apps that take up storage space on your phone. The OnePlus 12R is no different. You can safely uninstall about 34 of the apps pre-installed on the phone.
Some apps are useful (like Google Drive and weather services) and others are unnecessary (like the two calculator apps pre-installed on the OnePlus 12R). For a smoother experience, uninstall apps you don’t need after setting up your new phone.
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A factory reset may solve your problem
If our solutions to the problems described above don’t work or you find a persistent problem that isn’t listed, factory reset your OnePlus 12R. This can fix bugs and stubborn issues, but back up your data first.
If factory reset doesn’t fix your problem, contact OnePlus customer support via phone, direct message or email. Customer support should also be your first port of call if you encounter hardware defects.
Enjoy the best parts of the OnePlus 12R
Despite these issues, the OnePlus 12R is one of the best value Android phones you can buy. We’ve rounded up all the best features of the OnePlus 12R to show why it puts Samsung and Google’s budget efforts to shame.
OnePlus 12R
The OnePlus 12R is the cheaper sibling of the OnePlus 12, delivering almost the same experience as the flagship at a lower price. It achieves this with the help of a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, a 6.78-inch FHD+ OLED display and a powerful 5500 mAh battery.