Nextbit recently rolled out an important software update for its Robin smartphone, but some devices might find themselves overwhelmed by the good news.
Fans welcomed the update as it promised to fix the overheating problems of the device. However, in a particular case, the Robin got more than chill: it got dead cold.
Phone Arena reports on an unfortunate case of a Nextbit Robin that overheated in the wake of receiving the latest software update.
The OEM announced the update in March this year and managed to deliver it on time a few days ago. The improvements from the change log consist of additional processor tuning, improved performance and an amped up battery life. Some tweaks to the speaker system and camera are also in store.
The update is quite hefty, pulling 450 MB of software that Robin owners have looked forward to. Several experts who reviewed the device shortly after its launch noted that it does have a tendency to heat up. It should be noted that even everyday tasks such as web browsing led to an increased temperature of the handset.
When Nextbit announced that improved cooling processes were in store for its update, users rejoiced.
So did a Robin-owning techie from Phone Arena, who swiftly downloaded the update. After it completed, the Robin restarted and failed to boot up again. A failed booting attempt later, the phone started to ooze a faint smell of burning electronics. When handling the device, the reporter noticed that the device was burning hot.
A plus for Robin remains the fact that, despite the obvious overload and internal meltdown, the plastic shell of the smartphone contained the damage to the inside of the device. The only outside sign of the technical problem was a small warp in the bottom bezel. Cautiously, the team at Phone Arena kept a fire extinguisher close for the rest of the day.
Robin got commended for a few traits, such as sound quality and cloud storage capacity, which reaches 100 GB. The price tag of $399 makes the 5.2-inch, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow smartphone a solid mid-tier.
A reaction from Nextbit could happen soon, perhaps in the form of an update that will improve how the handset handles overheating. We will make sure to keep you posted on Robin's developments.
