How to Speed up an Android Smartphone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Tap the Settings app.

   You can find this in your app drawer by tapping the grid at the bottom of your Home screen.
   
   You can also typically access settings from the Notification Panel.
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   Step 2: Tap Apps or Application manager.

   , This will display all of the apps installed on your device. , Apps that you know longer use may be taking up space and running in the background, slowing your device down.
   
   You'll see the amount of space each app takes next to the entry in the list.
   
   Some versions of Android allow you to sort by size by tapping the ⋮ button. ,, If this button is not available, the app likely came preinstalled and cannot be completely removed. , You may have to tap "Uninstall updates" first. , The more apps you can remove, the more space your phone will have.
   
   This will lead to better performance., This is the grid at the bottom of your Home screen. ,, The layout of this screen will vary depending on your device, but there's usually a trashcan button or a Delete button you can tap at the top of the screen. , Each file you want to delete will have a checkmark next to it. ,,,, You'll find this in the list of all of your apps. , It may just be labeled Storage. ,, This will clear all of the app cache data on your device.
   
   You'll have to sign into your apps again when you next launch them., If you have a Mac, see Transferring and Removing Pictures (Mac). ,,,, You can click the folder or Computer button in the Start menu, or press ⊞ Win+E. ,,,,,,,, The photos will begin copying to your computer, and will then be deleted from your device. ,,,,,,,,,,,,, The pictures on your Android device will be transferred to your computer's hard drive, and will then be deleted automatically from your Android's storage. , If you are signed in with a Google account on your Android, your contacts should automatically be synced with your Google account.
   
   You can check your Google contacts at contacts.google.com.
   
   If you have contacts you need to back up manually, see Back Up Your Contacts with an Android Phone, Gmail or Moborobo. , When you factory reset, all of your data will be wiped.
   
   If you have files on your Android that you need to keep, connect your Android to your computer and transfer the files for safekeeping.
   
   See Transfer Data Between a Cell Phone and Computer for detailed instructions. , Once your data is safely backed up, you can start the reset process. , Some Android devices, notably Samsung devices, will require you to switch to the Personal section to find the reset options. ,,,,,, This will restore your contacts and settings, as well as your Google Play Store app purchases and downloads.
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   Step 3: Switch to the All tab.

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   Step 4: Scroll through the list to find apps you don't use.

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   Step 5: Tap an app that you want to uninstall.

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   Step 6: Tap the Uninstall button.

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   Step 7: Tap Disable or Turn Off if you can't uninstall.

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   Step 8: Repeat for any other apps you want to remove.

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   Step 9: Tap the app list button.

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    Step 10: Tap Downloads.

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    Step 11: Tap the Trash button.

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    Step 12: Tap each file you want to delete.

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    Step 13: Tap Clear or Delete.

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    Step 14: Check the Delete downloaded files box.

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    Step 15: Tap Clear.

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    Step 16: Tap the Settings app.

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    Step 17: Tap Storage & USB.

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    Step 18: Tap Cached data.

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    Step 19: Tap OK.

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    Step 20: Connect your Android device to your computer.

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    Step 21: Swipe down from the top of the Android screen.

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    Step 22: Tap the USB notification.

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    Step 23: Select File transfer or MTP.

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    Step 24: Open the Computer/This PC window.

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    Step 25: Right-click on your Android device.

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    Step 26: Click Import pictures and videos.

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    Step 27: Click the More options link.

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    Step 28: Check the Delete files after importing box.

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    Step 29: Click OK.

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    Step 30: Click the Import all items now radio button.

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    Step 31: Enter a name for the folder.

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    Step 32: Click Import.

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    Step 33: Disconnect your Android after the photos finish transferring.

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    Step 34: Open the Pictures folder on your computer to find the photos.

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    Step 35: Connect your Android device to your Mac.

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    Step 36: Swipe down from the top of the Android screen.

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    Step 37: Tap the USB connection option.

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    Step 38: Tap Photo transfer.

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    Step 39: Click the Go menu on your Mac.

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    Step 40: Click Applications.

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    Step 41: Double-click Image Capture.

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    Step 42: Click your Android device in the Devices menu.

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    Step 43: Click the arrow in the lower left corner.

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    Step 44: Click the Delete after import box.

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    Step 45: Click the Import all button.

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    Step 46: Back up your contacts.

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    Step 47: Save any files you may need.

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    Step 48: Tap the Settings app on your Android.

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    Step 49: Tap the Personal tab (if applicable).

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    Step 50: Tap Backup & reset.

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    Step 51: Tap Factory data reset.

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    Step 52: Tap Reset phone.

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    Step 53: Wait while your device resets.

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    Step 54: Start the device setup process.

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    Step 55: Sign in with your Google account when prompted.

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