Here’s How You Can Speed Up Your Mobile Phone
A sluggish mobile phone can be frustrating and even cause you to worry about how long it will last. It’s normal for old mobile phones to slow down overtime, and it’s not always the device’s fault. There are a few things that could be slowing down your mobile phone and I’ve compiled a few tips for speeding it up:
Slow Mobile Phones: What Could Be Causing Them?
If your mobile phone is running slowly, there are a few common causes:
- Having too many open programs or apps
- The phone has insufficient storage
- Using an outdated operating system
- Overheating phone
- Inadequate battery health
1. Keep Apps And Locations Closed When Not In Use
The more apps you have open, the more your mobile phone will work overtime. Therefore, you can increase the speed of your mobile phone by closing the apps and even conserve battery life by doing so. Consider permissions like Location and see if they’re really needed for those apps. The reason for this is that your
apps will be running in the background without you even knowing. You will then find that your mobile phone is running slower than usual and that your battery is being drained as well.
2. Delete Unused Apps To Free Up Storage
Decluttering your mobile device will help it run faster. Delete any apps, photos, texts, or contacts you no longer need!
If unused apps run in the background, they can clog the random-access memory (RAM) on your mobile phone and take up storage space. By uninstalling apps that you no longer use, your system will run faster and the battery will last longer. To delete an app on iPhone, simply hold the icon for a few seconds until it shakes and a small cross appears in the upper left corner. After that, you can delete the app by tapping it and confirming the deletion.
For Android users, select Apps from the Settings app. After selecting an application, click Uninstall in the top right corner of the screen to remove it.
3. Keep Your Operating System Up-to-date
Update your mobile phone’s operating system to the latest version. Open Settings > General > Software Update to see which version you’re using. Install any updates that are available by following the instructions on screen.
Got a Google Android phone? Go to the Settings > About Phone. The phone will check for available updates automatically when you tap System Updates. You will be given instructions on screen if an update has been detected.
4. Prevent Mobile Phone From Overheating
Overheating of your mobile phone can be caused by several factors. Overcharging, leaving it in direct sunlight, and overusing the phone. Processors are heat-sensitive, so when it gets hot they reduce their power usage to prevent overheating. As a result, a hot mobile phone becomes more sluggish.
The following are 5 ways to prevent your mobile phone from overheating:
- Keep your mobile phone away from direct sunlight
- Turn down the brightness on your screen
- Use a manufacturer-approved charger
- Turn on airplane mode
- Don’t overcharge your mobile phone
5. Battery Replacement
The performance of smartphones can be adversely affected by older or inefficient
batteries. You can check the battery health of your iPhone by opening the Battery section in Settings > Battery Health. The percentage next to Maximum Capacity
indicates how worn out the battery is. A message will appear under Peak Performance if it is less than 80%.
Be sure to have your battery replaced by an authorized source if you decide to do so.
You may choose to visit your local Apple store for iPhones, or contact your smartphone’s manufacturer for suggestions. However, the process of getting your phone fixed usually takes a few days and it can be frustrating if you need to use your phone daily. Therefore, you can drop by my shop as I offer on-the-spot repairs. You can schedule an appointment with me by clicking here.
What to do if your mobile phone is still running slow?
Factory reset
The factory data reset may be useful if you’ve attempted everything above and your
mobile phone is still lagging. HOWEVER, it will erase all data on thephone and restore its original settings. Don’t try this unless you’reaware of what you’re doing. Backing up your smartphone before factory resetting the device cannot be stressed enough. If you are not familiar with this feature, please contact me instead.
To reset an iPhone, go to Settings > General > Erase all Content. You’ll need to enter the passcode that’s set on your smartphone before all content is erased, and the phone returns to its original condition. Those with an Android smartphone should open the Settings > Backup & Reset > Factory Data Reset. It will warn you that all your data will be deleted.
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