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Unexpected idle heat and drain usually trace to a background app or a stuck sync, so open Settings > Battery > Battery usage to see what is burning power while the screen is off, then force-stop or uninstall the culprit. In Armoury Crate, set the system-wide performance profile to Dynamic instead of High Performance or X Mode so the chip is not held at full clocks. Turning off 5G and forcing 4G/LTE in Settings > Network & internet > SIMs also helps in weak-signal areas, since the modem constantly hunting for a band generates standby heat. Finally, keep auto-brightness on rather than locked at max. See how others solved this on Reddit

MMS rides on mobile data, so it can fail even on Wi-Fi: go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs (or Mobile network) and confirm mobile data is enabled, and that 'Mobile data always active' is on. If pictures still fail, the carrier APN is likely missing its MMS values, so open Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Access Point Names, reset to default, or manually add your carrier's MMSC URL, MMS proxy, and MMS port from their support page. Reboot after saving so the phone re-registers the MMS service. See how others solved this on Reddit

With major Android OS updates ended, first install any final security patch Asus pushes via Settings > System > System updates. You still get Google Play system updates separately under Settings > Security > Google Play system update, so check that too. Keep every app current in the Play Store, since app-level updates carry their own fixes, and avoid sideloading APKs from unknown sources to limit exposure on the older base. If you want a newer Android version, a custom ROM like LineageOS is an option, but it requires unlocking the bootloader and voids the warranty. See how others solved this on Reddit

The hardware (Snapdragon 888+, 6000mAh battery, 144Hz AMOLED) still handles games and daily use fine for a couple more years, but Asus has ended major Android OS updates, so you stay on Android 13 with only occasional security patches. If you buy one, keep apps lean and rely on Play Store and Google Play system updates to offset the aging software, and budget for an eventual battery service since frequent 65W charging wears the cell over time. It is still strong value as a daily driver as long as you accept it is now stuck one OS version behind. See how others solved this on Reddit

Yes, it works well as a daily driver once you tone down the gamer extras: turn off the rear ROG Vision lighting in Armoury Crate and set the performance profile to Dynamic so the battery lasts all day. Install a cleaner third-party launcher if you dislike the default ROG look, and remap the Air Triggers (the two ultrasonic shoulder buttons) for things like the camera shutter or scrolling. The main trade-offs are the size and weight and a camera that is decent but not flagship-tier, so set photo expectations accordingly. See how others solved this on Reddit

Attach the bundled AeroActive Cooler to the side port and turn on its fan, which noticeably lowers surface temperature and helps sustain frame rates in demanding titles. In Armoury Crate, create a per-game profile and enable X Mode only when you actually need it rather than leaving everything maxed, and consider capping the refresh rate at 120Hz instead of 144Hz for cooler, steadier performance. If you game while charging, use the side-mounted USB-C port rather than the bottom one so the charging heat stays away from your hands and the chip. See how others solved this on Reddit