Poor Qualcomm can’t seem to get a break from all the Snapdragon 810 overheating drama. We’ve recently told you that even the revised v2.1 version of the chipset continues to be at fault as proved by all the warning messages frequently popping up on the Xperia Z3+ alerting users the camera app will be turned off in order for the phone to cool down.

While device manufacturers that have used the Snapdragon 810 chip have stepped forward to defend the silicone piece, Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo does believe customers have reason for concern.

A report coming out of G for Games reveals that the mobile telecom has decided to put up a warning poster for the Sharp Aquos Zeta, the Fujitsu Arrows NX and Sony Xperia Z4 in a shop located in Tokyo. What do these three phones have in common, you might ask. They are all powered by the Snapdragon 810.

The poster urges users to take into consideration the Snapdragon 810's overheating issues and follow a set of four instructions in order to be on the safe side of things.
DoCoMo shares some tips for living a long life with a Snapdragon 810 phone

The sign says users should completely power off the smartphone while the device is in the process of charging. On top of that, it advises customers to regularly back up the data on the phone to prevent any data from going missing in case something unexpected happens.

Users of these terminals are also instructed to periodically shut down their phones, and the fourth indication is a bit trickier to translate, but it probably has to do with reducing workflow on the handset by employing the help of another device, like a tablet.

But what would be the point of paying premium for a powerful device like that if you have to switch to your tablet instead when you need it the most?

It seems that the Snapdragon 810’s fate was an ill one from the get-go, and even with Qualcomm and other manufacturers trying to assure us we have nothing to worry about, more and more reports indicate there’s really something wrong with the chip. Maybe it works perfectly well in perfect conditions, but real life scenarios are far from being perfect.

Let’s just hope Qualcomm does better with its next-gen Snapdragon 820 chipset, which is already rumored to power the Xiaomi Mi5 and Mi5 Pro.