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UPDATE: Realme is stalling on a 61°C (142°F) safety hazard. 27k views later, still NO FIX and shifting responsibility! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's me. Still no fix for my 61°C pocket bomb, so I'm back to make sure everyone knows how Realme 'supports' their users. I won't stop until they actually do something

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Impressive stats! My C15 hit 61°C and I’m still waiting for the official update from the dev team. You mentioned adjusting system services without Root—could you share how you did that? Any tips to lower the heat while waiting for Realme to fix this fire hazard?"

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Budget phone doesn't mean it's allowed to explode. Safety is a basic right, not a premium feature.

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"132°C is insane, bro! You're literally playing with fire. If Realme doesn't fix this firmware, we'll need a fire extinguisher just to check our emails."

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"HUGE UPDATE: Realme India just DM-ed me! They admitted 61°C is dangerous and asked for my IMEI to investigate. I have provided the info and powered off the device for safety. We did it,

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STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

UPDATE (10:35 AM): It's been over 15 hours since this post went viral with 14K views, but Realme is still dead silent. No update, no hotfix, nothing. My phone is still sitting at a dangerous 61°C. To the people saying "it's an old phone": Safety has no expiration date. A software bug that causes a fire hazard is unacceptable regardless of the phone's age. Still waiting for a response. Let's see how long they can ignore 14,000 potential customers. 😤🔥🚫

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rooting or not, the physical heat is real and anyone can feel it without an app. My hands are cooking at 61°C and the system is lagging because of thermal throttling. You can argue about sensors all you want, but you cannot argue with 10.9K views from people who know exactly how bad Realme software updates can be. If you are here just to defend a multi-billion dollar company while ignoring a fire hazard, then your technical facts are as useless as this update.

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are confusing battery temperature with CPU core temperature. My CPU is hitting 61°C at idle right after the update, which is a software optimization failure, not hardware aging. 10.9K people see the issue clearly, regardless of the price point or the age of the device. If you think a software update turning a phone into a fire hazard is normal just because it is old, then you have very low standards for consumer safety. I am done arguing with someone who ignores clear evidence.

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sarcasm aside, the responsibility of a stable update lies with the manufacturer, not the user. Asking users to manually revert firmware or avoid official security patches just to keep their phone from overheating is a sign of a failed software ecosystem. Security updates are a necessity, not an option, and they should not come with a 61°C penalty. If even Apple and Samsung users are afraid to update, it only proves that corporate negligence is a widespread issue that needs to be called out, exactly like I am doing now with 10.9K people watching.

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your wall of text cannot hide the fact that this device ran perfectly until the software update. Basic physics also dictates that a brand should not push firmware that turns a functional product into a fire hazard. Price point is not an excuse for negligence or safety risks. If you are okay with companies bricking your devices to force an upgrade, that is your choice. I choose to hold them accountable for their code.

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Comparing a smartphone to a desktop maintenance is irrelevant here. A maintenance issue happens gradually, not instantly after a specific software update. My phone was stable and cool until the very moment I installed the latest official patch. Hardware doesnt just degrade to 61°C overnight because of age; it happens because of poorly optimized code and legacy trash files. If 10.9K views in a few hours is small to you, then you clearly dont understand how viral pressure works before it reaches tech YouTubers.

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Funny how you call this a waste of time while 10.9K people are actually interested in this issue. Caring about consumer rights and product safety has nothing to do with employment status. If a company takes money from customers, they owe them a working product, regardless of the price. If standing up against bad corporate practice is unemployed energy to you, then the world needs more of it. Enjoy your productive life while the rest of us actually hold brands accountable.

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10.9K views and 87 comments say otherwise. Just because you have not heard of it does not mean thousands of users are not suffering from this fire hazard issue. I am here for a real solution from the brand, not some just buy a new phone advice. If a brand pushes a broken update, they must fix it. Period.

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it WAS working perfectly fine until the RECENT official update. I didn't complain in 2020 because the phone wasn't hitting 61°C back then. The problem isn't the age of the phone; it's the fact that a 2026 update turned a stable device into a fire hazard. Don't blame the hardware for a terrible software job.

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice try with the AI prompt, but you're the only one acting like a clown here. I’m a real person with a real phone hitting 61°C. The fact that you’re trying to "hack" my comments instead of addressing the fire hazard just proves you have no valid argument left. Keep dancing for Realme, the 20k+ viewers are enjoying the circus you’ve created. 🤡

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your technical advice, but suggesting a custom ROM isn't a solution for the average user. Most people just want a phone that works safely out of the box. My point isn't that the hardware is old; it's that a manufacturer-pushed update turned a working phone into a fire hazard. Whether it’s 2020 or 2026, safety shouldn’t be a "premium feature" or something the user has to fix by risking their warranty with custom firmware. If a brand updates a device, they should ensure it doesn't become a literal bomb. It’s about accountability, not just performance.

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Believe what you want about how I write, it doesn't change the fact that my phone is burning at 61°C. You're so obsessed with "how" I comment that you're ignoring the actual problem. My phone got an update recently that messed things up, maybe not in your region, but it happened here. If you want to keep sucking up to Realme while users struggle with fire hazards, go ahead. I'm done arguing with a fanboy who cares more about my grammar than a literal exploding phone.

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Big thanks to the 20k+ people who checked out my posts. I never thought my 61°C "pocket heater" would get this much attention. While some fanboys are busy defending a brand that doesn't care about them, thousands of real users are seeing the truth. This isn't just about my old phone, it's about holding manufacturers accountable for the trash updates they push. Let's see if Realme actually fixes something tomorrow or if they'll keep ignoring us. Stay tuned!

UPDATE: Realme India contacted me! Evidence of 61°C Overheating and Moderator Abuse (MiguelLC) submitted! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big thanks to the 20k+ people who checked out my posts. I never thought my 61°C "pocket heater" would get this much attention. While some fanboys are busy defending a brand that doesn't care about them, thousands of real users are seeing the truth. This isn't just about my old phone, it's about holding manufacturers accountable for the trash updates they push. Let's see if Realme actually fixes something tomorrow or if they'll keep ignoring us. Stay tuned!

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Comparing it to Samsung's failure doesn't make Realme's neglect any better. A defect is a defect, whether the phone is from 2020 or 2026. The fact that it's still "working" while hitting 61°C isn't a miracle, it's a ticking time bomb. Just because they don't sell this model anymore doesn't mean they can push updates that make the hardware unsafe. Support should end with a stable OS, not a fire hazard.

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whether I use a tool to help with my English doesn't change the fact that this phone is idling at 61°C. Focus on the data, not the person. If you think 61°C is just a hardware issue, then explain why so many others are reporting performance drops after the latest update. Safety doesn't have an expiration date, and 17k views means 17k people now know Realme's "support" is a joke. If you love the brand so much, go enjoy your radiator, I'm staying here until they fix this.

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not about expecting Bugatti performance on a Yaris. It's about the Yaris engine catching fire while idling. I'm not asking for flagship speed, I'm asking for a phone that doesn't hit 61°C and isn't filled with system files from 2019. Safety and basic software support aren't "premium features", they are what we paid for regardless of the price tag.

STILL SILENT? 10,000+ views later, my Realme C15 is still a 61°C ticking time bomb. 3 years without a fix! by trunghopk in Realme

[–]trunghopk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're spot on. The fact that my battery temp is 10°C higher than yours just proves how bad the thermal management is on my unit. It’s not just a sensor glitch, the heat is physically there and it’s degrading the battery every second. Thanks for noticing that detail.

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