13 Ways To Make An Android Faster
In addition to removing apps and folders from the trash, other tips include switching to fixed wallpapers and removing memory-hungry apps.
Diagnosing why Android is slow can be tricky as there could be any number of software or hardware related issues, or a combination of both! Fortunately, the culprit is likely software-related, which means there are plenty of steps you can take to make Android run faster, all of which are free and easy to try.
Why is your Android so slow?
All the reasons why Android is slow can be summed up in two things: software and hardware.
Software problems often arise due to limited memory and storage space, which occurs when there are too many applications and files on the device. There may also be unresolved software bugs from outdated apps or operating systems.
Also, a bad battery or other damaged hardware component limits Android's performance.
Your device as a whole and every app you install is constantly competing for resources. When there's not enough space, Android slows down, apps take longer to open, and nothing works as well as before.
How to speed up Android
Few things are as frustrating as a slow phone, but don't let this long list overwhelm you. The first tips are enough to achieve a noticeable increase in performance, especially for very slow phones. But we recommend that you follow all these steps; restart your android device several times while you are away.
Test your internet speed first! It's easy to confuse a slow phone with slow internet . Your phone or tablet should work fine, just on a slow network. Why is my internet connection so slow? This article explains why your internet connection may be slow.
Close all applications that you do not need at this time. This previously used memory will be available for other applications that you want to prioritize.
Empty your trash folder. According to Google, Android devices may experience performance issues when free storage drops below 10%.
File managers installed on your device, such as the Google Files app, provide an easy way to do this, but there are also dedicated junk cleaning apps for Android.
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This is absolutely not necessary as most junk folders only keep deleted files for 30 days before deleting them automatically. However, if you frequently delete files, you may have a lot of unnecessary data taking up unnecessary space.
Remove apps you don't use and remove unnecessary widgets. Excessive simultaneous use requires memory, which can be freed up to speed up your phone.
The fewer apps and widgets you have, the less storage and memory they will use. This is one of the reasons why new phones work faster than phones that have broken down over time.
If you can't decide what to remove, consider removing apps that drain your battery faster or go to Settings > Apps > Unused apps .
Removing a widget works a little differently from phone to phone, but one way is to long press on a widget and drag it to the Delete section. Do the same for the app, but select Uninstall .
If Android has started to slow down recently, the problem is most likely with a recently installed app or widget. Go through the last few items you've added to your device and delete them all, checking after each uninstall to see if it's speeding up Android.
Clear the application cache. This is useful if a particular app is causing performance issues, as it will clear some of the storage used by the app, which can slow down Android.
Stop apps from running in the background. Apps that run background services clog up limited system resources like memory, thus slowing down your phone.
Update all your apps. This will ensure that they have the latest updates from the respective developers. Updates can fix memory issues or other issues that slow down your device.
Update the Android operating system. Just like app updates, an outdated operating system can be the reason why Android is so slow, and an update can be enough to fix this problem.
Depending on the device you have, it may not be able to run the latest version of Android, or if it is, it may not be able to free up enough space to run it properly, this can actually 'slow things down. If this is the root of your problem, there is nothing else you can do but buy a newer phone.
Replace your app with a lite version. Some companies create alternative versions of their apps designed for devices with low memory or storage space.
Uptodown has a good list of lightweight Android apps. Some examples include Facebook Lite, Spotify Lite, Twitter Lite, Google Maps Go and Google Go.
Install an antivirus and use it to check for and remove viruses.
Adding another app to a slow phone might seem counterproductive, but we'll have to see if that's the case.
If you have malware, of course it eats up the precious memory and storage space that the rest of your phone takes up. Also, the virus can do something dangerous without your knowledge.
Related: How to tell if your phone has a virus
Replace the background with a still image.
This is only relevant if you've created a video background, which requires more hardware than a static background, and is therefore more likely to slow down your phone.
See how much memory apps are using and delete or disable whatever makes sense to you.
You need to enable developer options to do this. Next, go to Settings > System > Developer options > Storage > Memory used by the app . You can see the memory usage for the last day.
If you want to close the app from this screen, tap it in the list, then use the three-dot menu to find Force Stop .
Reduce system animation rate. This is when Android is set to show animations, such as when you open an application. It doesn't matter if it actually speeds up your phone, because it will definitely make it feel faster.
To do this, enable Development Options if you haven't already, then open those settings to find three options (in the Drawing section): Window Animation Scale , Transition Animation Scale , and Window Animation Scale . Change each to something faster, such as 5x .
Reset your device to factory settings. This will completely erase everything including all our apps, downloaded files, texts, etc.
From a software perspective, this is the only way to return your phone or tablet to the state it was in when it was built.
If you want to suspend the hard reset, start Android in safe mode. If your phone works fine in this mode, there may still be a software bug, so a factory reset makes sense.
Is it time for a new phone?
After all, your phone or tablet may be too old to respond and function at the speed you think is reasonable. If you can't upgrade to the latest Android OS and swapping parts isn't something you want to try, then buy a new phone.
frequently asked questions
How can I make Android load faster?
The easiest way is to not use your Android device while it is charging. The other way is also simple, but requires some money: buy a more powerful power adapter. Newer, larger power adapters can send more power to your Android phone, allowing it to charge much faster than the small power adapter that came with your phone.
How do I make my Android phone work like new?
If you want your phone to look like it did when you first got it, you can do a factory reset and when you're done, it's basically the phone you had when you got it. Keep in mind that a factory reset (described above) will erase all your data, so make sure you have a backup of anything important.
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