Modem Overheating
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Greetings,

I'm running Mobian on a v1.1 Pinephone. Unfortunately, every time I enable the hardware switch for the 3G modem it becomes a small convection oven and it goes very hot indeed. I've noticed the same issue happen on my phone with Ubports and Postmarket OS, so the blame doesn't rest with any particular distro.

This is a source of concern. I'm worried that this will wear down my hardware due to the excessive heat.

So, has anyone else noticed the same happen with their modems? Is it a known issue and is a fix planned? I'm hoping it is a driver or power saving problem, and thus solvable through software. If anyone needs more details from my phone, or details of my mobile network to see if it is particular to a certain UK mobile provider, I'll be willing to share.

Regards, R.T.G.
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Modem Overheating - by ReleaseTheGeese - 01-24-2021, 02:27 PM
RE: Modem Overheating - by rocket2nfinity - 01-24-2021, 04:00 PM
RE: Modem Overheating - by ReleaseTheGeese - 01-27-2021, 12:59 PM
RE: Modem Overheating - by Nooblife - 01-27-2021, 03:03 PM
RE: Modem Overheating - by ReleaseTheGeese - 01-31-2021, 10:31 AM
RE: Modem Overheating - by someGermanGuy - 02-02-2021, 05:12 AM
RE: Modem Overheating - by ReleaseTheGeese - 02-04-2021, 04:15 AM
RE: Modem Overheating - by zborgerd - 02-02-2021, 06:59 PM
RE: Modem Overheating - by someGermanGuy - 02-04-2021, 03:12 PM

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