OnePlus Bypass Charging is a feature introduced to enhance the smartphone gaming experience by managing power delivery in a smarter way. The idea is simple: when you are gaming while plugged in, the power supply bypasses the battery and goes directly to the phone’s motherboard. This should, in theory, reduce device heating and prevent battery degradation. But does it actually work as claimed?

We put this feature to the test under real-world gaming conditions using the OnePlus 13. This article details our complete findings, along with performance metrics, FPS variations, and temperature recordings, to help you understand how useful Bypass Charging actually is for heavy gamers and content creators.

What Is Bypass Charging and How Does It Work?

In a typical charging scenario, power flows into the battery, and then the phone draws from it during operation. The issue with this method during gaming is that it puts a double load on the battery—charging it and using it at the same time—which causes unnecessary heat buildup.

Bypass Charging solves this by directing the power supply straight to the processor and mainboard, completely bypassing the battery. As a result, the battery remains idle, reducing wear and tear and limiting heat generation. This is especially beneficial for people who game while charging or creators who need to screen record for long sessions.

The Testing Environment

To keep things fair and accurate, we tested this feature with a consistent setup:

• Device: OnePlus 13

• Game: BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India)

• Duration: 30 minutes for each test

• Conditions: Ambient temperature of 25–26°C, screen recording on, brightness locked manually

• Charger: Stock OnePlus adapter

We conducted two separate tests—one with Bypass Charging turned off and another with it enabled. The focus was to observe FPS performance and thermal readings under pressure.

Without Bypass Charging: Good Start, Hot Finish

We began with a battery level of 17%. The initial gameplay was smooth, especially in a 5-minute TDM match. We recorded an average FPS of 110.7 and a max device temperature of 37.6°C. However, once we moved to a classic match with a hot-drop situation, the FPS dropped to 80 and did not recover.

After 30 minutes, the average FPS dropped to 88.1, and the maximum recorded temperature rose to 42°C. The device became noticeably warm, particularly on the top portion.

With Bypass Charging: Slight Gains, But Not Perfect

For the second round, we enabled Bypass Charging and set the targeted battery level at 40%. We started at 44% battery, meaning the feature should’ve kicked in successfully. Initial readings showed slightly lower temperatures, and average FPS during the TDM match increased to 115.6.

TDM BGMI performance comparison with Bypass Charging ON vs OFF on OnePlus.

Even during the classic match, the device initially performed better, maintaining higher FPS and staying a little cooler. The final average FPS was 92.3, with a maximum recorded temperature of 41°C. However, the FPS still dropped to 80 after extended gameplay, similar to the previous test.

Interestingly, the battery still charged during the session, rising from 44% to 62%, suggesting that Bypass Charging might not have remained fully active or behaved inconsistently.

Classic match FPS and temperature comparison on OnePlus with Bypass Charging ON vs OFF.

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Conclusion: Is Bypass Charging Actually Useful?

Bypass Charging on the OnePlus 13 sounds promising on paper, but in our real-world gaming test, we did not observe any major improvements. While the feature showed a slight increase in average FPS and marginally lower temperature during the early phase of gameplay, the overall impact was negligible.

FPS still dropped significantly during longer sessions, and the device continued to charge the battery despite Bypass Charging being enabled. This raises concerns about how reliably the feature works under actual gaming stress.

For now, Bypass Charging feels more like a theoretical advantage than a practical game-changer. It might help with battery longevity in the long run, but if you’re expecting a noticeable boost in gaming performance or thermal management, the difference is minimal.

Unless OnePlus fine-tunes the feature in future software updates, most users won’t notice a significant change in their gaming experience by enabling it.

Samsung has started rolling out the One UI Core 5.1 update for its Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 in India. The new update brings a host of new features and improvements to the tablet, enhancing its performance and user experience.

One of the major changes in the update is the revamped Camera and Gallery. The Effects button on the side of the screen now lets users easily change the color tone for selfies. Additionally, when users swipe up while viewing a picture or video in the Gallery, they can see more detailed information about the media.

The update also brings improvements to multitasking, allowing users to minimize or maximize an app window without going to the options menu. Users can also access their most-used apps in split-screen mode more easily.

Modes and Routines have also been enhanced with the new update. Users can now change wallpapers based on their mode, such as a different wallpaper for work or exercise. The update also allows users to continue browsing the web on another Galaxy device signed in to the same Samsung account.

Other changes include an improved search function on Samsung Internet, a new Battery widget to check the battery level of devices, and suggestions for enhancing the user experience across Galaxy devices.

After updating, users will not be able to downgrade to the old software due to updates to the security policy. The update also includes app updates for Samsung Notes Add-ons, Samsung Members, Calculator, Voice Recorder, and Samsung Notes.

OneUI Core 5.1 Update for Samsung Galaxy TAB A8

The One UI Core 5.1 update for Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 in India comes with version X200XXU2CWC1/X2000DM2CWC1 and is 775.76 MB in size. The security patch level for the update is 1 January 2023.

Samsung continues to improve its devices with new features and enhancements, and the One UI Core 5.1 update for the Galaxy Tab A8 is another example of this commitment. Users can look forward to a better and more productive experience on their tablets after installing the update.

OneUI Core 5.1 Changelog for Samsung Galaxy TAB A8

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OnePlus has announced the release of the second batch of OxygenOS 13 Open Beta Test (OBT) 2 for the OnePlus Nord 2. This release is only available for Indian users of the OnePlus Nord 2. The new software update includes a range of improvements to design, efficiency, interconnectivity, personalization, security and privacy, health and digital wellbeing, and gaming experience.

One of the most significant improvements is the Aquamorphic Design, which applies natural and vivid animations, a shadow-reflective clock, and a home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones. The Quantum Animation Engine 4.0 has also been upgraded with a new behavior recognition feature, which recognizes complex gestures and provides optimized interactions.

Other features include large folders on the home screen, media playback control, optimized quick settings experience, more markup tools for screenshot editing, support for adding widgets to the home screen, and a sidebar toolbox for smooth operation. The update also optimizes screencast, earphone connectivity, Bitmoji, insight always-on display, portrait silhouette always-on display, private safe, and Eye comfort in Kid Space.

In terms of security and privacy, the update adds an automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots, regular clearing of clipboard data, and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption for private files. The update also includes a dynamic computing engine to improve system speed, stability, battery life, and app experience, as well as HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.

The changelogs are the same as the previous OxygenOS 13 Open Beta Program for OnePlus Nord 2.

OxygenOS 13 Open Beta 2 Program

The OnePlus Nord 2 OxygenOS 13 Open Beta Test is available for 5000 users who meet the eligibility requirements. Applicants must be active members of the OnePlus Community, use the Indian version of the OnePlus Nord 2, and be willing to tolerate the instability and risks of the beta version. Interested users can apply between April 3-5 by confirming their phone has been updated to the detectable version and following the instructions on the beta program page in the settings menu.

OnePlus continues to strive for better user experiences, and the OxygenOS 13 Open Beta Test is a great opportunity for Indian OnePlus Nord 2 users to provide feedback and suggestions to help improve the software experience for everyone.

Apply Now for OxygenOS 13 Open Beta 2 (Link will be added soon)

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