Is your cell phone freezing a lot? See tips to avoid this problem.
One of the worst problems that annoy cell phone users is freezing. The device simply freezes on a screen and there is nothing you can do to get it working again. The individual has to wait, even if they were sometimes performing an important task on the device, such as a work meeting.
However, if your smartphone keeps crashing, there could be a software or hardware issue. In this article, we’ll give you some tips to fix these issues and improve your device’s performance. Read on to learn more.
Check for update
First, make sure your phone is up to date. Sometimes, operating system or app updates can fix bugs and improve your device’s performance. To do this, go to your phone’s settings and find the software update option. If available, download and install it.
Clear cache frequently
Another important point is clear cache and corrupted application data. For those who don't know, cache is a temporary memory that stores information about applications so they can run faster. However, if the cache is too full or corrupted, it can cause slowdowns and crashes.
To clear the cache, just follow a simple process. Go to your phone’s settings and find the app management option. Then, select the faulty app and tap on clear cache. If this doesn’t solve the problem, you can try clearing the app’s data, but this will delete all saved information, such as passwords, photos, and messages. To clear the data, follow the same procedure above and tap on “Clear data”.
Uninstall unnecessary applications
Additionally, another recommendation is to uninstall apps that you no longer use or that are suspicious. Some apps can consume a lot of memory, battery or data on your phone, thus affecting its performance.
Additionally, some applications may contain viruses or malware that can harm your system or steal your information. To uninstall an app, go to your phone's settings and find the application management option. Then, select the app you want to remove and tap uninstall.
General cleaning
Give your phone a thorough cleaning. Delete unnecessary files like photos, videos, music, documents, and more. This will free up space on your phone’s internal memory and improve its performance. You can use a cleaning app to help you with this, like CCleaner or Clean Master. These apps can also optimize your phone by closing background apps, clearing your browser history, and more.
Restart your phone
You can also restart your phone. Sometimes, a simple restart can fix a lot of problems. This will close all the processes running on your phone and clear the RAM. To restart your phone, press and hold the power button for a few seconds and then choose the restart option.
Restore to factory settings
This is a last resort and should only be used if none of the other solutions work. By restoring your phone to factory settings, you will erase all of your data and apps from your device and make it as good as new. This may fix any software issues that are causing the problem.
However, before you do that, make sure to create a backup of your important data on your computer or cloud. To factory reset your phone, go to your phone’s settings and find the Backup & Restore option. Then, tap on the Factory data reset option and follow the on-screen instructions.
