Insights At a Glance:
- TECNO’s Android 15 rollout for the CAMON 30 series (via HiOS 15) has been riddled with bugs, from refresh rate issues to battery drain and audio glitches.
- While HiOS 15.0.3 (with the May 2025 patch) is now rolling out, many users still report problems or mixed experiences, even after multiple updates.
- Despite promising a 3-year, 2-generation upgrade path, TECNO’s execution feels more like a beta test than a polished release.
Since April 2025, TECNO has been rolling out Android 15 to its CAMON 30 series via HiOS 15—but let’s just say, the road has been a little…bumpy. What should have been a sleek, stable software upgrade has turned into a frustrating mix of glitches, overheating, and inconsistent performance for many users across the globe.
Although TECNO officially announced the update in mid-May, users in the Philippines were among the first to receive HiOS 15.0.2 as early as April. And with it came the March 2025 security patch—and a buffet of bugs. Now, in June, TECNO is pushing out a newer build, HiOS 15.0.3, bundling the May security update. This build is hitting CAMON 30 devices in waves, depending on whether you already upgraded or are just getting Android 15 now.
But does this new update fix the earlier mess? Not quite.
Reddit has been buzzing with CAMON 30 users sharing their not-so-smooth experiences. From refresh rate issues where apps stubbornly refuse to go beyond 60Hz—even when set to 120Hz—to overheating and poor battery life, the complaints are stacking up. This wasn’t a problem on HiOS 14, but now most apps are capped at 60Hz.
Another user shared their frustration with audio bugs—volume buttons that randomly pause videos, speakers misbehaving, and sound disappearing mid-call when using pop-up chat features. And yes, some couldn’t even swipe down the notification panel unless the phone was locked.
And it’s not just performance bugs. There’s the awkward case of users being prompted to reinstall the same version they already have (CL6-15.0.3.127), making many wonder if their phones are caught in a software time loop. Others report UI glitches, slow animations, and system features behaving inconsistently.
On the bright side, a few users noted smoother animations, a fresher design, and new personalization features—particularly on the 5G models. There’s a new iOS-style theme, AI features, and a tweaked notification panel. But the praise is mild, often overshadowed by remarks like, “Great update, terrible battery life,” or “Had to factory reset just to make the phone usable again.”
As TECNO pushes to complete its Android 15 rollout by early July, users are hoping the company will iron out the wrinkles in HiOS 15.0.3—or better yet, fast-track a more stable 15.0.4.
For a brand promising a “3-year, 2-generation” Android upgrade path, the CAMON 30 series rollout so far feels like a work-in-progress beta more than a polished release. And as the foldables still sit untouched on Android 14 in most regions, TECNO fans might be wondering: is the future update-proof, or just another patch job waiting to happen?
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