While this can be difficult because most users want to download many apps and run multiple processes, it’s essential if you want your device to live as long as possible. Here are a few things that you can do to make your Android device run much faster.
Tips to Make Your Android Device Run Faster
Update the Software
Google will periodically release new firmware updates that will make the Android OS faster, lighter and safer. While an update notification will usually appear on your device whenever the update is available, there will be times when this notification will not show up.You should check for updates about once a month if you don’t receive a message. You can usually do this by going to the “Settings” menu and then selecting the “About” option near the bottom of the menu. Just ask the device to look for updates to see if any are available.
Remove Apps
While you don’t have to be a minimalist with your device, you shouldn’t have too many apps. This is especially true if you aren’t using the apps. Every app that you install will take up space and it will have some background processes. If your device becomes bloated, then it will run very slowly.You should uninstall any apps that you hardly use. If you find that you want them later, then you can always download them again from the Google Play store for free.
Background Apps
Did you know that whenever you open an app, it appears in the background? Going back to the main menu doesn’t really close the app. If you want to really close the app, then you have to hold the “Menu” button for a few seconds. This will make a new menu appear that shows all of your background apps. Just slide them to the left or right of the screen to properly close them.Having many apps running simultaneously will kill your battery and performance. While this feature is great for multitasking, most users don’t realize that they might have many apps running in the background.
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High-Speed Memory Card
Adding a memory card to your Android device is a great way to store more apps and files, but it can also affect the performance of your device. For example, getting a slow memory card will make it difficult for the device to access any data from the memory card. You might have to wait several seconds to a minute before a file loads from the memory card.You can discover the card’s speed rating by looking at it’s Class ranking. If you want the best performance, then be sure to get a Class 6 memory card or higher.
Widgets
Widgets are worse than apps when it comes to hurting you device’s performance. Widgets are small menus that appear on the main menu. They can tell you the weather, the device’s battery life or help you control different processes.While widgets might be helpful at times, they will slow down the device if you have too many of them. Just use one or two on your device. Having three or more will significantly impact the device’s performance.
Stop Syncing
The Sync feature can be very helpful because it will automatically update your email, social media status or apps. At the same time, it can significantly impair your device’s performance because you are forcing the device to constantly access the Internet to update your notifications or software.If you absolutely need to sync certain apps, then use the Sync feature to enable syncing for those apps. You should disable syncing for anything non-essential if you want the best performance from your device. This will also decrease your data usage.
Conclusion
The Android OS is fast and powerful, but it needs a little help if you want to realize its full potential. You have to be aware of what your device does and how to keep it from constantly updating background information. You should also choose the best memory card and periodically update the device’s software for the best performance.
Sarah HendricksAbout the Author:
Sarah Hendricks who is a security expert on protecting users and businesses from hackers and data leakage. Users in the office, at home, or working remotely are all subject to attack. Sarah has teamed up with mobile antivirus software leader NQ.com to keep mobile devices protected nation wide!