5 Tricks to Make Your Phone Run Faster
Do you know when you go to open the camera to take a quick photo, but your phone crashes just in time? It's happened to me so many times that I've lost count! That's when I started researching and applying the 5 tricks to make your phone run faster. And hey, it really worked! That's why I decided to share it with you, as if we were chatting over a cup of coffee.
Is your phone slow? You're not alone!
According to data from Anatel, Brazilians change their cell phones on average every two years. But it's not always the fault of the device itself. Most of the time, it's just a lack of maintenance!
As a result, I started testing various tips and realized that, with a few simple adjustments, you can make your phone much faster. In other wordsBefore you think about spending a lot of money on a new smartphone, try these tips here.
Finallyyou'll see that your cell phone still has a lot of wood to burn.
Why does your phone slow down over time?
Well, it happens why the system accumulates temporary files, cache, background updates and even applications that we no longer use. Indeedperformance goes down without us realizing it.
That wayIt's like you're trying to run a marathon with a backpack full of stuff.
ThereforeThe idea here is to show you how to empty that backpack - with simple tricks that really work.
1. clear the application cache
This one is classic and makes a real difference! Applications like WhatsApp, Instagram and TikTok accumulate a lot of cacheIn other words, temporary data that just takes up space and slows everything down.
How to clean:
- On Android: go to Settings > Applications > select the app > Storage > Clear Cache.
- On iPhone: in some apps, such as Safari, you can clear it in the settings of the app itself.
In order to to keep the system light, repeat this process at least once a week.
What's moreYou can use apps like Google Files to make this task easier.
This application is available at Google Play Store
2. Uninstall or deactivate apps you don't use
UndeniablyEveryone has a bunch of apps that they installed once and never opened again. I even had a "funny sound effects" app that I couldn't remember.
Why it helps:
- Unnecessary apps consume RAM and internal space.
- Many run in the background, even when they are not open.
Thereforedo a general clean-up! Go into the settings and see what you can get out. And if it's a factory app that you can't delete, you can disable it, which helps a lot.
3. Use an app to optimize your system
Although Many say that these apps are unnecessary, but some really do help to keep your phone running faster.
Recommended:
- CCleanerClears cache, junk files and helps identify heavy apps.
- SD Maidideal for Android users who want more advanced cleaning.
- Avast Cleanup: great for detecting apps that you don't even use and are just getting in the way.
In order to to keep everything running smoothly, it's worth installing at least one of these.
HoweverAvoid installing several at the same time, as this can have the opposite effect.
You can also use applications to clean your phone's memory, as we've already done in another article:
4. Disable animations and visual effects
This is a more technical tip, but it makes a huge difference to performance.
On Android:
- Go to Settings > About phone.
- Tap "Version number" several times until you activate developer mode.
- Go to "Developer options".
- Reduce or deactivate the animation scales (window, transition and animator duration).
As a resultThe phone responds faster to commands.
Even though seems like a small thing, added to the other tricks, the speed gain is visible.
5. Restart your phone more often
It may seem silly, but restarting your phone no matter how is not something new, it helps clean up RAM and terminate unnecessary processes.
In other wordsIt's as if you were giving the device a "breather".
That's whyI recommend restarting your phone at least once a week - especially if you notice it slowing down.
Update the system and applications
What's moreBy keeping the operating system and applications up to date, performance improvements, security and bug fixes are guaranteed.
On the other handAvoid installing system updates in the first few days - sometimes they come with problems that haven't been fixed yet.
How to was a balance: update, but with caution.
Your phone deserves a second chance
FinallyI can say with peace of mind that applying these 5 tricks to make your phone run faster changed the way I use my device. And no, I haven't had to change my phone or spend a penny on maintenance.
In summarySometimes what your phone needs is not more memory, but good optimization.
