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First fully update the phone under Settings > System > System update, since Asus pushed several early firmware fixes for fresh units. If glitches persist, force a restart by holding Power + Volume Up until the phone reboots, then remove any third-party launcher or app installed during setup. A clean reboot on current firmware resolves most out-of-box bugs. See how others solved this on Reddit

Major OS updates can leave stale app caches that cause lag and drain. Open Settings > Apps, pick the misbehaving apps one at a time, and tap Storage > Clear cache, then reboot. To find drain offenders, go to Settings > Battery > Battery usage, then force-stop or reinstall the worst ones. If problems continue, back up your data and do a factory reset, since big OS jumps often run best on a clean install. See how others solved this on Reddit

This is usually a proximity-sensor or screen-overlay glitch. First go to Settings > Apps > Special app access > Display over other apps and disable overlays for screen-recording or game apps, then reboot. Next clear the dialer's cache via Settings > Apps > Phone > Storage > Clear cache. If your answer method was changed, open the Phone app, tap its menu > Settings > Answer and end calls, and review those options. Persistent freezing on answer can point to a proximity-sensor fault worth raising with Asus support. See how others solved this on Reddit

Owners most frequently report occasional touchscreen ghost-touches, Bluetooth audio stutter, and heat during long gaming sessions. Keep the phone current via Settings > System > System update, use the X Mode and thermal controls in the Armoury Crate app during heavy gaming, and toggle Bluetooth off and on if audio drops. Most of these are software-side and improve with firmware updates. See how others solved this on Reddit

Asus updates generally fix more than they break, but it's wise to wait a few days after release and skim the r/ROGphone threads for early bug reports first. Before updating, back up under Settings > System > Backup (Google One backup), then apply the update under Settings > System > System update so your data is safe if anything goes wrong. See how others solved this on Reddit

The ROG Phone 7 shipped with a commitment of two major Android upgrades plus two years of security patches, so check Settings > System > System update to confirm you're current. Once major-OS updates end, you may still receive security patches for a time; for the longest-term safety keep Google Play Protect on and update your apps through the Play Store independently of system firmware. See how others solved this on Reddit