Android phones are like cars and need regular maintenance to keep them working at their best. Most of us service our cars and perform other routine maintenance, but often forget to do the same with our phones, which often get neglected beyond the mandatory Android updates, which can’t be ignored.
Our phones eventually slow down, and this deterioration can be easily avoided by taking a few minutes to adjust settings and optimize Android features for the best performance. These methods can improve your phone’s overall lifespan and ensure it runs smoothly. Here are five easy tips for keeping your phone running like new.
Battery Management
Increase your phone’s lifespan
Managing my phone’s battery life will improve its overall lifespan and save me from unwanted expenses in the long run. Doing this is simple; all I do is ensure that my battery stays between 20% and 95% charged and never drops to 0%.
I use the battery protection feature, which automatically stops my phone from charging when it reaches 95%.
This is because modern lithium-ion batteries are rated for a certain number of cycles, and one of those cycles is used each time your phone drops to 0% and is then fully charged. That’s why I use the battery protection feature, which automatically stops my phone from charging when it reaches 95%. If you need that extra power, you can set it to charge to 100%, then stop charging until the battery drops below 95% again.
Storage cleanups
Spring-clean your phone
I take countless pictures for work, and they pile up on my phone, taking up valuable space. I try to clean out my media files, including images, videos, and downloads, at least once a month because it gets harder and more time-consuming as they accumulate.
I find it safer and more convenient to back up my old media files on Google Drive or OneDrive and keep the newer information that I need on my phone.
There’s no need to keep everything on my phone when I have cloud storage. I find it safer and more convenient to back up my old media files on Google Drive or OneDrive and keep the newer information that I need on my phone. The data is still accessible whenever I need it, but I don’t need to worry about it taking up half my phone’s storage space. I also use the Clean out feature in my Samsung Galaxy’s Gallery app to delete duplicate photos and old documents created more than six months ago before backing up my data.
Close background apps to free memory
An easy performance boost
Apps I’m not using can lurk in the background, consuming my phone’s memory and reducing performance. I prevent this by using the Memory option in Device Care on my Android phone. This setting displays the amount of used and free memory. It also displays each running app and how much memory they’re using.
It’s also worth restarting your phone at least once a week to refresh the system and close unwanted processes.
I then scroll through the list to decide which ones I want to close manually or use the Clean now feature to close them all automatically. It’s also worth restarting your phone at least once a week to refresh the system and close unwanted processes. Another way I optimize my phone’s performance is with the RAM Plus feature, which allocates part of its storage as virtual memory for running apps.
Remove unused apps
Improve speed and reduce clutter
Removing unused apps is an even better option because I don’t need to worry about them running in the background, taking up storage space, or draining battery life. Some unused apps also use your data connections and can cost you money if you have limited bandwidth.
Some unused apps also use your data connections and can cost you money if you have limited bandwidth.
Luckily, removing unused apps is one of the easiest things you can do on your Android phone. Just long-press the app shortcut, then tap Uninstall. You’ll get a message saying, “Do you want to uninstall this app?” Tap OK to remove it from your phone.
Exterior protection
Your phone needs some TLC
Taking care of my phone’s exterior is just as important as maintaining the software if I want to ensure its longevity. A decent phone case is a non-negotiable, and I prefer rugged designs that will absorb bumps and withstand drops. I’d rather be safe than sorry and insist on a durable screen protector, despite having a tough Gorilla Glass Victus+ on my front display.
A decent phone case is a non-negotiable, and I prefer rugged designs that will absorb bumps and withstand drops.
Dust and grime build up in my case with long-term use, and I clean my phone with a microfiber cloth dampened with 70% isopropyl alcohol to keep it clean. I also use a soft brush on the speaker vents and charging port to keep them free from debris.
