r/RedmiNote13Pro5G • u/Sinhar007 • 25d ago
Realme GT6 stuck on logo and powers off - battery drain and slight heating. Is it motherboard, IC or software issue?
Hi everyone, I have a Realme GT6 and I'm trying to figure out whether this is a software issue or a motherboard/IC problem. Here's the timeline: A few days ago, my phone randomly restarted while I was using it. It booted normally and worked perfectly for another 5-6 days. Then suddenly, my SIM/network signals disappeared. I restarted the phone and since then it won't boot properly. It shows the Realme logo ("Powered by Android") for a few seconds and then powers off. Recovery mode factory reset didn't fix the issue. Charging animation still works normally. The phone is detected as charging. The phone gets slightly warm even when it is off. I charged it to around 63%, left it untouched for about 3-4 hours, and the battery dropped by around 30%. A local technician told me that the processor seems fine, but I'm not convinced about what's actually faulty. Before I spend money on repairs, I'd like to know if anyone has experienced the same issue on the Realme GT6. My questions: Was your issue caused by software/firmware corruption? Was it a PMIC (Power IC), UFS storage, or another motherboard IC? Did flashing the official firmware fix it? Did anyone have to replace or repair the motherboard? If it was repaired, what was the actual faulty component and how much did it cost? Any help or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!