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There’s nothing more satisfying than a blazing-fast smartphone. Unfortunately, like most things, your device will slow down over time.
Smartphone slow-downs can happen for a variety of reasons: Too many apps, not enough storage, poor battery life.
Fortunately, there are multiple ways to keep your device running smoothly and efficiently. Here are five simple tips for speeding up your smartphone.
First thing’s first. Many of us never shut off our phones; over time, that can lead to performance issues.
iPhone X or higher:
iPhone SE, 8, 7, or 6:
iPhone 5 or earlier:
Android devices:
If your phone has started slowing down, or you experience unusual glitches in your favorite apps, your operating system (or OS) may be out-of-date.
OS updates keep your device working at its best by removing outdated features, patching security issues, and improving the stability of your device.
iPhone users: Go to Settings > General >
Software Update
Android users: Settings > About Phone > System Updates (or Software Updates)
Too many apps can slow down your device’s performance. To keep your phone running efficiently, take some time to review the apps on your phone, and delete the ones you aren’t using. (Remember: You can reinstall apps if you need them later.)
iPhone users:
Or, tap and hold on any icon until all the icons begin to wiggle. Then, click the X in the corner of the app you wish to remove and select Delete. Select Done in the top right corner of your phone screen when you’re done.
Android users:
Slowness often means your device is simply running out of space. That’s because your device is, by default, set to keep every message you send and receive, forever.
Here’s how to save space on your phone by deleting old text messages.
iPhone users:
To delete all old messages:
This will automatically remove your messages and attachments sent before a certain time period (which you can change.)
To delete messages in batches:
To delete messages one-by one:
Android users:
If the tips above don’t improve your phone’s performance, your final option may be a full or factory reset.
A reset will restore your phone to like new condition, eliminating any junk that’s bogging down its performance.
But a factory reset will also wipe out all of your data, like your photos, texts, apps, and important files. You’ll need to backup your data to avoid losing it.
To backup your data, check the Apple website (iPhone users) or Google Android website (Android users.)
iPhone users: Open Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings
Android users: Check the Google Android website for device-specific instructions.
Improving your phone’s performance is helpful, but keeping it
clean is even more important.
This may shock you, but research has found that phones can be up to 10 times dirtier than toilet seats. And according to a survey, the average person touches their phone over 2,000 times a day.
Makes you want to wash your phone, doesn’t it?
Phone manufacturers recommend cleaning your phone by wiping it down with 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes or disinfecting wipes (such as Clorox.)
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