03-29-2022, 02:16 PM
(03-29-2022, 12:34 PM)bcnaz Wrote:(03-29-2022, 10:33 AM)LPIZ Wrote: I have a question with the RK3399S. I find that with normal use of the PPP, the back of the phone gets fairly warm and I assume this is a result of the RK3399S. Is this because the software/OS has yet to be optimized to take advantage of the RK3399S, or does the RK3399S notoriously run warm?
I think you will find there are variations in the running temps., using different Distro's, and different use cases.
The RK3399S is the 'special phone version' of the Pinebook's RK3399 processor.
In stand by mode, my Explorer is barely warm on the back cover directly over the modem,
the rest of the phone is cool/ room temp.
>> Running Mobian/bookworm on an sd card, 3 bars signal strength showing, at 99% charge.
I've tried several variations (Arch, Mobian, Manjaro) and different flavors when available (Phosh and Plasma), but I seem to get all the same result. When the phone is in use, it is fairly warm to the touch and when it goes into standby, it cools off. As a comparison, It is considerable warmer than my Android phone.
I've also tried running the OS on the eMMC and sd card to see if there is any difference, but it still runs warm.