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Google Confirms Galaxy XR Memory Leak, Prioritizes Emergency Fix

An April software bug is crippling Galaxy XR performance after roughly 20 to 30 minutes.

Overview

  • Google acknowledged the bug after widespread Reddit reports and called a hotfix an "absolute top priority."
  • The issue traces to the April Android XR update, which causes memory use to climb until performance tanks within about half an hour.
  • Owners describe frame rates collapsing into a slideshow along with freezing and stuttering that often require a manual reboot.
  • Most complaints involve PC VR sessions, though at least one user says the slowdown hits during other tasks as well.
  • Work on a patch is underway with no release timeline yet, and journalists advise holding off on the April update if possible.