Poco X6 Pro Acting Up? Fix GPS Drift, App Crashes & More

The Poco X6 Pro is a pocket-friendly powerhouse, but a small batch of users have noticed six nagging hiccups: GPS drift, app crashes, network drops, faster-than-expected battery drain, occasional camera blur and random screen flicker. Below you’ll learn why each issue happens and the fastest fixes you can try today—no root required.

GPS Drift – How to Lock Satellites Faster

If Google Maps suddenly thinks you’re two streets away, the phone’s AGPS cache is probably stale.

• Clear AGPS: Settings > Location > Location services > AGPS > “Reset” then “Download”.
• Toggle High-accuracy mode off/on to force a re-scan.
• Calibrate compass: Open Maps, tap the blue dot, choose “Calibrate” and do the figure-eight dance three times.

Still drifting? A thin magnetic ring on your case can throw off the compass—test without the cover.

App Crashes – Keep MIUI Cool

MIUI 14’s built-in memory extension is great on paper, but it can kill background processes on 8 GB models.

• Settings > Additional settings > Memory extension > turn it off.
• Update all apps via Google Play and GetApps—many devs have already patched MIUI 14 compatibility.
• If one specific app crashes, clear its data: Settings > Apps > (app name) > Storage > Clear data.

Network Drops – Stay on 4G When 5G Acts Up

Early firmware prioritised 5G even on weak cells, causing micro-disconnects.

• Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks > select SIM > Preferred network type > 4G/3G/2G (auto).
• Disable “Auto-select network” once, wait 10 s, then re-enable to grab a fresh tower list.
• Finally, reset APN: Settings > SIM > Access Point Names > menu > Reset to default.

Battery Drain – Hunt the Rogue App

120 Hz AMOLED is gorgeous, but a runaway wakelock will empty the 5 000 mAh cell by dinner.

• Settings > Battery & performance > Battery usage stats. Anything above 15 % without screen time is suspect.
• Restrict background activity: tap the app > “Restrict background activity”.
• Turn off “Raise to wake” and “Double-tap to wake” if you keep the phone in your hand while walking—these sensors fire constantly.

Camera Blur – Clean Lens & Tweak Night Mode

The 64 MP sensor needs plenty of light; if your shots look soft, rule out the obvious first.

• Wipe the lens with a microfiber cloth—skin oils smear easily.
• Disable AI scene enhancement in low light; it sometimes over-sharpens and looks blurrier.
• Use the dedicated 2× toggle instead of digital pinch-zoom—image fusion is better.

Screen Flicker – Tame PWM & Auto-Brightness

Flicker usually appears below 30 % brightness where PWM dimming kicks in.

• Settings > Display > Brightness level > disable “Auto” and set manually to 40 % or above.
• Switch to DC dimming: Settings > Display > Anti-flicker mode > Enable.
• Still flickering? Toggle 60 Hz mode temporarily—some panels show minor instability at 120 Hz with very low brightness.

Try the steps in order; most users see at least three issues disappear within 30 minutes. If problems persist, back up and flash the latest official ROM via MIUI downloader—hardware defects are rare but still covered under Poco’s two-year EU warranty (one year in most other regions).