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10 Tips to improve your mobile performance

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Think about your Android gadget as a PC. As you top it off with stuff: applications, photographs, recordings, documents, and different garbage, it begins to get languid, the battery runs out speedier, and it gets harder to discover what you require among all the messiness. Like a PC, you have to deal with your gadget: reboot it infrequently, back it up, offload huge records and unused applications, compose those that you keep, and ensure it’s dependably fully informed regarding the most recent security patches.

  1. Update Your OS

It’s important to update your OS, it enhances the security and improves the overall performance of your mobile. Depends on your mobile, existing operating system and network OS update process may change.

2. Root Your Smartphone

Rooting will improve your mobile performance. One of the advantages of rooting is that you can access new features and update OS without Carrier network.

  1. Kill the Bloatware

Speaking of built-in apps… Known as bloatware, these pre-installed apps supplied by your carrier or sometimes the manufacturer of your device, often can’t be removed without rooting your device. (See above.) If you don’t want to root, there are other ways to deal with bloatware: you can uninstall updates to these apps to save storage space, and you can also prevent these apps from automatically updating. Also, be sure to check that none of these apps are set as defaults. You can avoid bloatware altogether by using a device that runs a pure Android One OS, such as phones from Nokia, Motorola, and HTC.

  1. Use the Built-in File Manager

If you’ve upgraded to Android Marshmallow, you can access a built-in file manager. (Don’t have Marshmallow yet? Find out when Android 6.0 is coming to your device.) Previously, you had to download a third-party app in order to manage your device’s files. Now you can dig into your files by going into the storage and USB section of your device’s settings. There you can see how much space you have left, view all of the apps installed on your device, and copy files to the cloud.

  1. Make Space

Like a computer, your smartphone or tablet may become sluggish if it’s packed with too much stuff. In addition, the more crowded your device, the harder it is to find important information or images when you need them. Luckily, it’s relatively easy to clear space an Android device, even if it doesn’t have a memory card slot. Read my guide to making space on your Android device, including removing unused apps, offloading old pictures, and more. This is also a good time to back up your data, so you can easily transfer it to a new device or restore it should calamity strike.

  1. Let Autocorrect Work for You, Not Against You

When you’re sending texts, emails, and other messages from your smartphone all day, it’s frustrating to get slowed down by typos and inaccurate autocorrects. Save yourself time, frustration, and embarrassment by customizing your autocorrect dictionary and managing settings. It’s also worth trying out a third-party keyboard to see if its autocorrect functionality works better for you.

  1. Extend Battery Life

Nothing destroys productivity like a dead or dying battery. There are two easy solutions here: carry a portable charger at all times or make your battery last longer. There are a few ways to save battery life: turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when you’re not using them; kill apps that are running the background; use the power-saving mode introduced in Lollipop; and more. Learn about nine ways to save battery life.

  1. Set up Default Apps

This is an easy fix. Frustrated that the wrong app or web browser opens up when you click on a link or try to view a photo? Just go into settings and view which apps are selected as the default for certain actions. You can clear them all and start fresh or do it one-by-one. Here’s how to set and clear default apps, depending on the OS version you’re using.

  1. Use an Android Launcher

The Android interface is generally easy to use, but it can sometimes get mucked up by the manufacturer. If you have an HTC, LG, or Samsung device, it likely runs a slightly modified version of Android. There are two ways to deal with this. First, you can switch to a device that runs stock Android, such as Google Nexus smartphone or the Motorola X Pure Edition. Alternatively, you can download an Android launcher, which lets you customize your home screens and manage apps. Launchers give you more options; you can personalize color schemes, more easily organize apps, and even resize the elements on your screen.

  1. Take Security Seriously

Finally, Android smartphones are prone to security flaws, so it’s important to be knowledgeable and to use common sense. Don’t click on links or open attachments from unknown senders and be sure your device is updated with the latest security patches. Set up the Android Device Manager so you can lock your device remotely, track its location, or wipe it clean if you lose it. You can also encrypt your device for the utmost privacy. Learn about more ways to be smart about Android security.