Samsung One UI 7.0 may offer option to disable Thermal Throttling for enhanced performance

Samsung fans and performance enthusiasts might soon gain more control over their Galaxy devices. Samsung’s upcoming One UI 7.0, based on Android 15, could bring a hidden option that allows users to fully disable thermal throttling—a feature that controls device heat levels to prevent overheating but can limit performance during intense tasks like gaming. According to a credible source on X (formerly Twitter), this feature might return in One UI 7.0 after being quietly removed in past versions.

Thermal throttling is a common feature across smartphones, accessed through the developer options on most Android devices, including Samsung’s Galaxy line. In earlier iterations like One UI 6, this control was available but later restricted by Samsung, likely to balance performance with hardware safety. However, One UI 7.0 might reintroduce the option, particularly appealing to users looking to maximize performance for gaming or high-powered tasks.

In response to user feedback on throttling, Samsung previously introduced a temperature management option within the Game Launcher’s Game Booster app. This setting, found in the Labs section, slightly increases the temperature limit for devices, enhancing gaming performance. However, it still applies some limits to avoid overheating, rather than fully disabling throttling.

For users eager to test the upcoming Galaxy S25 series, which will likely feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with advanced CPU and GPU power, One UI 7.0’s possible throttling toggle could provide a noticeable boost in high-performance scenarios. However, there are risks. Letting the Snapdragon 8 Elite run without any temperature control, even with robust vapor cooling, could lead to overheating issues, potentially impacting device health and component longevity.

Samsung may not enable a complete thermal throttling bypass for all devices in the final version of One UI 7.0, particularly on flagship models like the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. And while this feature might appear in early beta releases, users should exercise caution. Unregulated temperatures from fully disabling throttling can shorten a smartphone’s lifespan by overheating internal components.

With One UI 7.0 still in development, it’s uncertain whether Samsung will include this option in the final release. For now, performance-focused users may see this feature in beta versions, though with the usual warnings about the potential impact on device health.