How to fix your slow Android device [Easy Methods]

Today, we will show you how to fix your slow Android device in this post.

Signs of a slow Android device include:

• it takes more time to boot up
• it is not responding fast enough
• The device takes a longer time to launch an app,
• it takes a longer time to switch between screens

Not to worry, follow the recommended fixes below to boost your device’s speed.

How to fix slow Android device

Solution 1: Clear out cached data

• Tap on your device’s settings icon
• Scroll through your device’s settings and tap on ‘Storage.’
• Scroll to ‘Cached data.’
• Tap on ‘Cached data’>> Tap ‘OK’ to clear your device’s cached data.

Solution 2: turn-off animations

• Tap on your device’s settings icon
• Scroll down and tap on ‘About phone.’ It is at the bottom of the ‘Settings.’
• Tap on the ‘Build number’ five times to enable the ‘Developer options.’
• Return to ‘About phone’ and tap on the ‘Developer options.’
• Scroll through to ‘Window animation scale.’
• Tap on the ‘Window animation scale’ and check the ‘Animation off’ circle.
• Repeat instructions above for ‘Transition animation scale’ and ‘Animator duration scale.’
• Ensure that the trio animation settings are displaying ‘Animation off.’

Solution 3: Uninstall or disable unused apps

• Tap on your device’s settings icon
• Scroll through the settings and tap on ‘Apps.’
• Scroll through the app list to locate unused apps taking up more space than necessary.
• Tap on each app to direct you to the app’s info page
• Tap on ‘Uninstall’>> OK to confirm your action.
• If there is no ‘Uninstall’ option, tap on ‘Disable’ to disable the app.
• Repeat the same steps for other unused apps you want to uninstall.
• Exit settings and restart your device.

Solution 3: Remove widgets

• Hold down any widget of your choice until the ‘Remove’ icon with an ‘X’ sign appears at the top of the screen.
• Drag the widget to the ‘Remove’ icon and release your hold on the widget.

Solution 4: Free up more storage space

• Delete all unwanted images, music, videos, movies, documents, etc. from your device either through your device’s file explorer or your multimedia app.

Solution 5: Uninstall third-party cleaner apps and phone monitor apps

Carry out the instructions in solution three above to uninstall all third-party apps from your device.

Solution 6: Update your device’s software

• Tap on your device’s settings icon
• Scroll down to ‘About phone’ and tap on ‘Wireless update.’
• Tap on ‘Check for updates’ to download and install updates if available.

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