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There are several ways to show you the possible ways to speed up your Android phone when it starts to work slowly.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve had your Android device for a while, you\u2019ve probably noticed some lag that wasn\u2019t there before. Apps load slower; menus take a bit longer to show up. This is pretty normal\u2014but you don\u2019t have to live with it.<\/p>\n
This problem isn\u2019t unique to Android, either\u2014try using an older iPhone with a new version of iOS and feel how slow it\u2019s become. But the solutions are slightly different for each platform, so let\u2019s explore all the ways you can try to fix this on Android.<\/p>\n
How to Restart Android<\/p>\n
The first thing we can try is the easiest\u2014simply restart your Android device. This will clear the memory and give everything a fresh start. A lot of the time, a restart will fix minor problems and speed things up.<\/p>\n
On many Android devices, you can access the restart option by pressing and holding down the power button until a menu appears. Select \u201cRestart\u201d from the menu.<\/p>\n
The Power Menu on a Samsung Motorola Android phone.<\/p>\n
Some Android devices have remapped the power key to launch the virtual assistant. You can also restart the device by pressing the power button in the Quick Settings panel. Swipe down once or twice from the top of the screen, then tap the power icon.<\/p>\n
A restart will often give you a little performance boost, but it won\u2019t be long-lasting if there are bigger issues causing the device to be sluggish.<\/p>\n
How to Clear the Cache on Android<\/p>\n
You can clear the cache on an Android device by going to Settings > Apps > Select an app > Tap \u201cClear Cache.\u201d Removing these temporary files can sometimes improve performance, but they will eventually be re-downloaded.<\/p>\n
First, open the Settings and go to the \u201cApps\u201d section.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the list of installed apps on your Android device (you may need to expand the list to see them all). Select an app.<\/p>\n
Go to \u201cStorage & Cache\u201d or just \u201cStorage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Select \u201cClear Cache.\u201d<\/p>\n
The cache will be cleared! This works for pretty much any app, but you may want to take some extra steps to clear the cache for Android browsers.<\/p>\n
How to Update an Android Phone<\/p>\n
Sluggish performance can be a result of running outdated software on your Android device\u2014check for an update by going to Settings > System > System Update. It\u2019s important to keep your device as up-to-date as possible. Even if the latest version of Android isn\u2019t available for your device, you may have monthly security patches to install.<\/p>\n
Chances are there won\u2019t be an update waiting for you, but it never hurts to check. It\u2019s not safe to use an outdated Android device for a variety of reasons.<\/p>\n
Free Up Storage Space on Android<\/p>\n
An Android device filled to the brim can suffer from poor performance. Thankfully, there are a variety of ways to free up storage space. Clearing the cache\u2014as shown above\u2014is just one method.<\/p>\n
In our guide for freeing up storage space on Android, we outline eight methods you can try. You can use the feature built-in to the Files by Google app, clear out the downloads’ folder, empty the trash, move photos to cloud storage, and more. If limited storage space is causing performance issues, this is a good place to start.<\/p>\n
How to Delete Apps on Android<\/p>\n
Unused apps take up space and can slow down your phone\u2014it\u2019s easy to uninstall Android apps in bulk from the Play Store. Android has features intended to limit what unused apps can do, but removing them entirely is your best bet.<\/p>\n
Open the Play Store and tap your profile icon in the top right. Select \u201cManage Apps & Device\u201d from the menu.<\/p>\n
Go to the \u201cManage\u201d tab and select the apps you\u2019d like to uninstall. Tap the trash icon in the top right to remove them.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s always a good idea to get rid of apps you aren\u2019t using anymore. For performance and security\u2019s sake.<\/p>\n
How to Update Apps on Android<\/p>\n
Updating apps can solve performance issues\u2014open the Play Store on your Android device and go to Manage Apps & Device > Update All or See Details > Update. The infamous \u201cbug fixes and improvements\u201d changelog can sometimes mean the developer fixed performance issues.<\/p>\n
First, open the Play Store and tap your profile icon in the top right.<\/p>\n
Select \u201cManage Apps & Device\u201d from the menu.<\/p>\n
On the next screen, you\u2019ll see either \u201cUpdates Available\u201d or \u201cAll Apps Up to Date.\u201d If you see the latter, there are no updates available.<\/p>\n
Otherwise, tap \u201cSee Details\u201d to look at which apps have updates.<\/p>\n
Now you can tap the arrow to read the update changelog or select \u201cUpdate\u201d to start the update.<\/p>\n
Regardless of your Android device\u2019s performance, it\u2019s always a good idea to regularly check for app updates.<\/p>\n
Speed Up Animations on Android<\/p>\n
Android\u2019s hidden \u201cDeveloper Options\u201d menu has options to speed up the animations on your device. This is a long-time trick to make Android devices feel faster, and it still works.<\/p>\n
After enabling Developer Options, open them and look for \u201cWindow Animation Scale,\u201d \u201cTransition Animation Scale,\u201d and \u201cAnimator Duration Scale.\u201d By default, they\u2019ll all be set to \u201c1x.\u201d Switch to \u201c.5x\u201d or \u201cOff\u201d to speed them up.<\/p>\n
Android animation scales.<\/p>\n
Now, when you\u2019re navigating around, animations won\u2019t take as long, making your device feel snappier. The Developer Options menu has a lot of other features to offer, too.<\/p>\n
Use \u201cLite\u201d Android Apps<\/p>\n
Some of the most popular Android apps are pretty beefy in size. They require a good chunk of storage and resources to function smoothly. Some of these apps have \u201cLite\u201d versions intended for low-powered, budget devices, but there\u2019s nothing stopping anyone from using them.<\/p>\n
Here are a handful of \u201cLite\u201d alternatives to some popular Android apps:<\/p>\n
Automatically Turn On Wi-Fi on Android<\/p>\n
Slow performance can sometimes mean slow internet\u2014so make sure you\u2019re always using Wi-Fi when you can. Android can automatically turn on Wi-Fi when you\u2019re at places you frequently use Wi-Fi. This way, you never accidentally stay on a slower data connection.<\/p>\n
For Samsung Galaxy devices, you\u2019ll want to go to Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi > Intelligent Wi-Fi > Turn Wi-Fi On\/Off Automatically.<\/p>\n
Toggle on, \u201cTurn Wi-Fi On\/Off Automatically.\u201d<\/p>\n
On Google Pixel and other Android devices, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Internet > Network Preferences > Turn On Wi-Fi Automatically.<\/p>\n
Toggle on, \u201cTurn on Wi-Fi Automatically.\u201d<\/p>\n
Not only can this make sure you\u2019re using a solid internet connection, it can also prevent you from accidentally racking up data on a mobile connection if you forget to turn on Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n
How to Factory Reset Android<\/p>\n
If nothing seems to solve the performance issues on your Android phone, the last thing to try is a factory reset. A factory reset completely erases everything off your device and takes it back to the way it was \u201cfrom the factory.\u201d Essentially, it will be like new again, and that often solves common problems.<\/p>\n
To get started, open Settings and go to System > Reset Options > Erase All Data (Factory Reset).<\/p>\n
The next screen will tell you everything that will be erased and show all the accounts you\u2019re currently signed in to. Tap \u201cErase All Data\u201d to continue.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll be asked to enter your lock screen PIN or password, then tap \u201cErase All Data\u201d once more to confirm.<\/p>\n
The device will go through the process of wiping all data and restarting. You\u2019ll need to set it up again, just like you did when you first got the device.<\/p>\n
Sadly, the performance that slowly degrades over time is just part of owning a gadget. The methods outlined above will buy you some time, but eventually, you\u2019ll want to upgrade to a new Android phone or tablet, and the clock will start ticking again.<\/p>\n
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