Speeding up Android. We optimize Android without third-party programs

– a program for devices running on the well-known and best mobile operating system Android. In this application you will find many convenient options that will help keep your phone in working condition and extend its service life. After all, over time, when using a mobile device, various garbage begins to accumulate in it. These could be old Internet files that you visited a year ago, the system cache that the phone used to speed up its work, and much more. Like any technical device, a mobile device must also undergo maintenance.

Now we are talking about software maintenance, diagnostics and other related things. In order for your smartphone or tablet computer to continue to please you with its speed. You must take care of it and help clear it of unnecessary debris. This is where the application discussed in this article will help you. The program is entirely in Russian and is distributed free of charge, so the advantages are already obvious.


If you have never used such applications before, then you are guaranteed to have a couple of gigabytes of garbage accumulated on your device. Agree that a couple of gigabytes will not be superfluous to you. Therefore, feel free to use the application's cleaning options, because it only removes what is unnecessary. The program will never delete user files, the developers have provided everything.
The application can also configure battery performance and regulate processes to save battery power for you. This is also a very important option, because even an hour added to the operation of the device will not be superfluous.

Is your tablet or smartphone running Android OS starting to slow down? This is not yet a reason to run to the store for a new one. In some cases, performance can be optimized. Let's look at more than 10 methods that are combined into simple steps to speed up an Android phone that do not require much knowledge from the owner.

In the first 2 steps, preliminary and main, we will talk about improving the software. In the 3rd, additional, we learn about hardware upgrades available to everyone.

Step 1: Clear memory of unused applications

The main reason why Android smartphones slow down is the lack of RAM. It gets to the point where normal typing slows down on a phone with 2 GB of RAM. Although this is not a large amount of memory today, typing also takes up an insignificant amount of resources!

I myself was shocked when I realized that even those applications that you did not launch after rebooting the phone hang in the memory! I don’t know how this happens, but gradually after loading the memory begins to fill up with absolutely every application that is installed on the system.

No joke, the best way to speed up your phone is to reset it to factory settings. This option is available in every Android device in the additional settings. You will have to re-sync with all accounts and install the necessary applications. If this doesn't seem like a problem, then go for it! From now on, install only the applications you really need.

But you can’t always afford this, because too many things are installed and configured. Many smartphones have a built-in memory cleaning function. To activate it, you need to go to the screen for switching between running programs and press the “cross” in the middle of the screen.

But this is only superficial cleaning, you still need to install the application, there are many of them, I installed the All-In-One Toolbox task manager for myself.

The main screen shows how much RAM is already in use. You can click on the “circle” and AIO will clear the cache in RAM.

The phone has two main types of memory for storing files: ROM - built into the phone and SD - card. For normal operation of the device, it is highly desirable to have at least 10% free ROM memory. To free your memory from garbage, you need to click on the “ROM” or “SD” link and go through the wizard, which will help you delete identical and large files, photos, garbage from WhatsApp and more.

In the “Cleaning” section on the main screen, you can empty your device of various types of temporary files and cache:

Almost all running processes are selected, just click “End selected”. But it is advisable to give the AIO application more rights so that it can monitor the system and terminate programs that are stuck in memory again. For this:

  • Click the “Allow” button, you will be redirected to the system service settings
  • Go to the All-In-One Toolbox service
  • Set the switch to on

We return to the main application window and go to the “Battery Saver” section. Here you can see the applications that consume the most power and, accordingly, slow down the Android system; we terminate them. Surprisingly, these may be programs that you do not use at all and have not launched for a long time.

Scrolling down the main screen, you will find the “CPU Cooler” section, this marks the applications that use the processor more than others, and they can also be unloaded from memory. There's also the latest very useful Startup tool. Here we can remove any applications from automatic downloading. The phone will boot faster and there will be more free memory. Select “Disable all” or selectively at your discretion:

You will be surprised again, but this list probably contains all the programs that have ever been installed. You can exclude any processes from startup, including system ones. When first needed, they will be launched without problems.

But for some reason this function does not work on some devices, although outwardly everything works fine. You can check this by rebooting your phone and opening running processes. In this case, you need to use the Startup Manager application. Now this program has become part of the AIO Toolbox, but nevertheless this separate version sometimes works better. Launch Startup Manager and click on the “Disable All” button:

I already read your thoughts that all this is complicated, but in reality the main action is to disable autorun and reboot. In the AIO settings, system monitoring is already enabled and periodically you will see pop-up windows with a notification about memory clearing, i.e. It is not necessary to walk on the instruments with your hands.

To make the system work easier in the future, you must adhere to the following rules:

  • Install the fastest and easiest programs. Read reviews before installation.
  • Get rid of unnecessary programs. They take up memory, and if necessary, they can be easily restored via Google Play.
  • Install only necessary programs. The extra ones take up precious space in the system and slow it down.

Step 2: Android OS Settings

The first step is to configure power mode. Most often there are 2 types of power mode setting menus:

Settings->Power->Power Mode
you need to select the “High performance” mode

Settings->Energy Saving
you need to select the “Performance” mode

In the case of other menus, you need to focus on similar items. As a result of this power optimization, the system and Adndoid applications will respond faster. However, the battery will begin to drain faster.

In Android 4.0+ you need to speed up the graphics subsystem:

Settings->For Developers-> check the box for “Accelerate GPU” (Acceleration with GPU)

At the same time, the graphics processor will adapt to many games. But some applications may refuse to work. Some devices listed above may not have menus. Perhaps the manufacturer has already optimized them.

It's better in Android 2.3 and higher remove synchronization with services you don’t use: Settings->Accounts and synchronization and on the “Account Management” tab, disable synchronization with all unnecessary services.

Also, in your Google account, it won’t hurt to disable synchronization of contacts, Gmail, Picasa, calendar and similar services if they are not needed. When no services are used, the “Auto-sync” checkbox in the “Accounts and Synchronization” window should be cleared.

On Android, applications are updated every day to optimize performance Auto-update must be disabled, and update important applications manually via Google Play. This procedure saves 3G/GPRS traffic, battery power and makes the system easier.

To disable auto-update, go to "Google Play->Settings->Auto-update" and select "Never". In order for the update to work only if Wi-Fi is connected, and not the operator’s network, you need to set the value to “Update only via Wi-Fi”, this will save traffic and extend battery life.

Preferably disable animation: Settings->Display->Animation-> item “No animation” or Settings->For Developers, find the items related to animation and set the values ​​to “Disable animation” or “No animation”.

To speed up your phone, live wallpapers should be removed from the start screen and from the system. Also remove unused widgets and shortcuts from the Start screen. In Google Play, you can disable the automatic placement of widgets and shortcuts like this: Settings-> clear the checkboxes from the “Add icons” item

Turn off GPS and geolocation, they constantly “hang” in the background and mercilessly drain the battery. How often do you use them? Let's go to N settings->Coordinates (“Location” or “Location data”, etc.) and uncheck all the boxes.

Step 3: Additional upgrades to your Android device

Most Android gadgets provide storage of information on external memory cards. The speed of the device as a whole depends on their performance. MicroSD writing/reading speed is marked according to classes (2, 4, 6, 10). The number indicates the approximate speed in megabytes per second. Cards up to class 6 are initially sold for devices.

Cards of class 6 or less are slow and slow down the system speed. Class 10 microSD cards and UHS (Ultra High Speed) format cards are preferred. Your phone's performance will improve significantly. Just check first in the instructions for the device whether such memory card formats are supported.

As you can see, improving the performance of a tablet or smartphone running the Android operating system is not difficult, even in simple ways. It won't take much time or serious investment. But many games and applications will start to work faster, which will make you the envy of the happy owners of even the latest models.

This article will describe a number of useful tips on how to speed up the operation of a tablet based on the Android OS from the specialists of the Rabtab.ru team, everything that will make working on the tablet more efficient and enjoyable.

The problem of low performance of Android devices is especially acute these days, since most of the tablets that fill the market are based on it. Despite the fact that, in terms of power, modern Android devices have long exceeded the capabilities of stationary computers of seven years ago, this, nevertheless, is not enough for a convenient and unhindered display of toys and intensive applications. The energy hardware needs of applications are regularly increasing, until recently powerful devices are starting to slow down and irritate terribly, and only a rare consumer can afford to purchase new products on the tablet market every year. What remains? Of course, look for an opportunity to speed up your favorite gadget. It is worth looking at these methods in more detail.

There are a number of techniques, ranging from simple to complex, that will give a second wind to the performance of your Android-based tablet computer. Each of these methods has been tested by users, and now you will have the opportunity to get to know them better. To begin with, it is worth considering simple techniques that do not require any special skills or training. More advanced ones will be discussed next. Naturally, you can use only part of everything listed to speed up the operation of an Android tablet; only the maximum effect can occur when using all, and in extreme cases, most, methods.

Before you start using these methods to improve the performance of your tablet computer system, you need to make sure that everything is configured and working correctly.

Setting the Power Mode

Depending on the tablet model and Android version, the data and sections in the “Settings” menu differ or are completely absent. If suddenly the menu structure on your tablet is not the same as it will be below, then you need to act according to similarity. The most popular options for the structure of menu sections are as follows: settings → power → power mode. High performance mode is set. Or, the second option, go to the settings menu → energy saving, select the “Performance” mode.

Having completed the above manipulations, the system's responses will improve significantly and the tablet's operation will speed up, but this may reduce the operating time of your battery.

Increased graphics performance (Android 4.0+ only)

You need to go into settings → for developers, then check the box for GPU acceleration (GPU acceleration).

This will tune the GPU to its absolute maximum performance, which in turn will speed up all of your tablet's gaming enhancements. But there is one thing: incompatibility with a number of toys may appear.

Do not panic when the described items are not found on your tablet computer. Most likely, the Android system of your device has already been previously configured by the device manufacturer to all maximum values.

There are many applications on Google Play, so you always want to install something on your tablet, and suddenly you need it. Consider carefully whether the application will be used frequently enough to justify the space it takes up on your tablet. Every, absolutely every application that is installed on an Android-based device consumes some of the system resources and, accordingly, slows down the system. Many applications installed on a tablet computer will cause the system to be overloaded and begin to work much slower. Overall performance will decrease significantly. It is worth installing only those programs that are important right now, and not sometime there, and maybe even then.

A list of applications that are installed opens and is viewed from cover to cover. Provided that a particular application has not been used, has been used for a long time, or is not planned to be used at all, it must be deleted. You can always revive it through the Play Store, but only at the moment when you really need it. By eliminating everything unnecessary, you will not only free up space in the device’s memory, but also speed up its operation by freeing up RAM, as well as unused services.

If you need to install a program that performs a given function, you should not rush and install just anything. Analyze similar programs in the Play Store, look at their size, functionality and performance. High-quality and optimal applications have all the same capabilities and functions as variations from other developers, but are distinguished by a smaller memory footprint and consumption of a small amount of device resources.

For example, the “alarm clock” add-on is so necessary so as not to oversleep on your way to university or your favorite job. If suddenly the functionality that is already built into the Android alarm clock system is not enough, you can always install an additional application that will take no more than 250 KB. But you can also install one that will take up 25 MB of RAM. The result of the work of both one application and the second will be the same - in the morning it will ring and fulfill its intended purpose. Only the last application will significantly slow down the entire system. Accordingly, it will create discomfort for the owner of such a tablet. Based on the same principles, it is worth deciding on all other additions.

Everything is very simple. The more “light” the application is, the faster your tablet computer will work.

You need to go to settings → applications → running services or go to settings → application management → running services.

We carefully study which services are not needed and disable them. To ensure that these services no longer start, after the device is rebooted, you need to disable them using a special program - a process manager.

There are a lot of programs of this kind in the Play Store, so it’s difficult to consider this with specific examples. You can easily find and install them yourself.

Stopping unnecessary processes will significantly speed up the loading of the tablet when turned on, and will also increase the overall performance of the gadget.

Services for Android 2.3

You must disable synchronization with all unused programs. To do this, go to settings → accounts and synchronization → on the “account management” tab, disable synchronization with unused programs. For example, synchronization of contacts, Picasa, Gmail, calendar and a number of other services is disabled on a Google account. It is necessary to maintain synchronization with services that provide information from the World Wide Web in real time. Provided that no services are used, the checkbox in the “auto synchronization” section in the “accounts and synchronization” window is unchecked.

First of all, you need to turn off auto updating of all applications in Google play. Google play has a special built-in mechanism to automatically check for new versions and update all installed applications to the latest version. All this is done in the background, so the process does not bother the user’s eyes. But the update service, like all other services, is permanently located in RAM, and accordingly, it consumes some of the resources of the tablet computer system. On the other hand, you can update programs manually, approximately once every seven days, especially since a lot of time is not spent on this.

Also, to save Internet traffic, battery charge level and improve the performance of the entire system, you need to disable the auto update function.

In order to turn off automatic application updates, the following manipulations are performed. You need to visit Google play → settings → uncheck the “update automatically” and “notifications” items. At the same time, we set the “update only via Wi-Fi” checkbox in order to save GPRS traffic and also increase battery life.

Deactivating the GPS function

Often, many users do not plan to use the tablet computer as a navigator; in this case, you can safely disable the GPS service. If the tablet's GPS is activated, the device's battery will drain much faster.

To deactivate, you need to go to settings → coordinates (“location data” or “location”, etc.), uncheck all sub-items, this is the only way to completely turn off location detection.

Such services as Yandex. Maps or Google consume a lot of resources from your tablet, and when you exit the program, they continue to work in the background. When there is an urgent need for this service, you should leave only one application and delete everything else from your device.

Animated windows and transitions in Android look beautiful, but they consume a lot of additional system resources that constantly need to be taken somewhere. Provided that the performance of the tablet is much more important than the effective opening of windows, then the animation must be turned off. To do this, go to settings → display → animation → select the “no animation” sub-item, or go to settings → for developers, and find the chapters that are responsible for the animation function, and in them select “disable animation” or “no animation”, that’s all depends on the tablet computer.

You should not use live wallpaper, because although it looks beautiful, the main thing is to speed up the tablet. That is why you need to remove live wallpapers from the start display, and then uninstall them from the entire system. By installing a nice, permanent screensaver, no one will lose anything either in terms of aesthetic pleasure or in terms of fast operation of the device. On the contrary, the payoff will be a significant acceleration of the system on Android, plus an increase in the battery life of the tablet.

Shortcuts and widgets located on the start screen are one of the main advantages of Android tablet computers. Just don’t get carried away by posting a lot of them. All these widgets constantly just hang in the tablet’s RAM, and they also use third-party services for their work. And a number of them are also regularly updated via the Internet. All this requires system resources, and accordingly, the system response is reduced.

Think about how often the widgets and shortcuts that are installed on the start screen are used. After that, remove everything unnecessary.

If the tablet interface makes it possible to use many additional screens (tabs), then their number must be reduced to a minimum. This will free up space in RAM, which will be used for more pressing tasks.

Google play has a not very good feature that automatically adds shortcuts and widgets from all newly installed add-ons. All this significantly clogs the tablet computer. You can get rid of this like this: go to Google play → settings → uncheck the sub-item “automatically adding widgets”.

Android systems have a built-in Task Manager feature. With its help, programs that are not used for a certain period are closed, unloading them from the device’s memory. This frees up RAM, which is used for more pressing needs. Through Google play, it is also possible to download Task Manager from a number of third-party creators.

Clearing cache

You need to regularly clear the cache memory of all programs and your browser. To do this, go to settings → applications → application management. Click on the application function, go to its properties, click the “clear cache” button. This way, you can get rid of irrelevant data and, importantly, speed up the work of add-ons.

Google play gives you a choice of a large number of task managers that can manage applications, turn off unnecessary services, and clear the cache. One of these programs is from the “all in one application” series, Clean Master, which has a Russian interface. A simple and intuitive application that works on all versions of Android on tablet computers. There is another program - Memory Cleaner for Tablet. There is no need to dwell on these programs in detail in this article, since all this can be found on Google play and you can easily try what you need.

All of the above helps you understand simpler methods for improving the performance of your tablet. Next, it is worth considering more sophisticated techniques.

Changing the memory card (requires spending money)

Basically, most tablets use external memory cards in order to increase the storage space for all the necessary information. A memory card can store not only data, but also many applications, their cache and a number of other service files. If you use a slow memory card, all work will be slow, the device will slow down the functionality of the entire system. By replacing the memory card with a high-speed card, it is possible to significantly increase the response speed of the entire system.

Often, a MicroSD card is used. You can find out about the speed of a MicroSD card by looking at their markings. Depending on the speed at which information is written and read, all MicroSD memory cards are divided into corresponding classes - 2, 4, 6, 10. The higher the class of the card, the higher the speed of its operation. The manufacturer usually ships with class 4 cards. Memory cards of class 4 and lower work very slowly, and they also reduce the performance of Android systems. We strongly advise you to pay close attention to class 10 memory cards and their new Ultra High Speed ​​(UHS) format. Such devices have high recording and reading characteristics and are great for speeding up the performance of a tablet computer. Always carefully read the instructions for your tablet computer and check whether it will support this memory card format.

Reflashing the tablet or replacing it (with root rights)

Almost all tablet models have their loyal fans, among whom there are a considerable number of people who like to experiment with their own firmware systems based on the official ones from the developer. It often happens that unofficial firmware versions have a number of improvements that increase the speed and responsiveness of the tablet system. Changing the firmware in such a situation will significantly speed up the operation of your device.

A number of devices, outdated versions, are based on Android 2.3; fans have developed firmware based on Android 4.0. Do not forget that by installing such firmware, the operation of the device will noticeably slow down, since the Android 4.0 system is much more demanding in terms of hardware, it is designed for modern devices.

Remember, after installing third-party firmware, the user loses the manufacturer’s warranty on the tablet, and all further manipulations will be done at their own responsibility. In order to change the firmware, you need access to root rights, the so-called super user rights.

There are a number of teams of creators who are united by a common idea to develop universal firmware that works on hundreds of different tablets.

Overclocking the processor (needs root rights)

With root rights, you can install applications such as SetCPU or Droid Overclock on your tablet, which will improve system performance by overclocking the central processing unit (CPU). Improvements can range from 10% to 30% and even more? it all depends on the specific device.

Overclocking a processor is an increase in clock frequency and supply voltage, which in turn leads to an increase in power consumption and heat dissipation of the processor.

Attention! Overclocking the tablet processor can lead to device failure, overheating, unstable system operation, accelerated battery drain, slowdown, and freezing.

Some devices running Android OS are perfectly overclocked and do not have the above problems. Remember that you do all actions to overclock the processor at your own peril and risk.

Using third-party drivers (root rights)

On Google play you can download the universal Chain Fire 3D driver. It will significantly improve the performance of Android graphics functionality. This driver requires installation on devices with a processor of at least 1GHz on the Android 2.x system; root rights and soft-OFF are also required. Such a driver will increase the performance of all applications for the game. You should make a number of settings in the Chain Fire 3D interface in order to increase performance: Reduce texture quality, Reduce texture size, Dump shaders. Before you begin installation, you must carefully read the instructions for the add-on.

For a number of tablet computers, amateurs have developed third-party drivers that can increase the productivity of individual components, or the entire system, when compared with conventional drivers. You should not install this kind of driver yourself, especially if you do not have practice and sufficient level of skills, since you can damage the tablet and lose warranty service.

Conclusion

To speed up the tablet's operation, you need to perform the steps described above only once, and then only make the necessary edits or additions. It is a pleasure to perform assigned tasks on a device that works quickly and without slowdowns.

Hello, as you understand from the title, in this article we will talk about how you can speed up Android. The problem of freezing on phones and tablets is very common and worries many Android owners. But unfortunately, not everyone can eliminate this deficiency on their own. Before moving on to solving this problem, let's look at the reasons for its occurrence.

Why does Android slow down and freeze?

The owner of a new Android device is initially satisfied with the speed of its operation, but after a while, as a rule, the following happens:

  • The smartphone takes longer to start up.
  • Games start to lag.
  • The battery discharges noticeably faster.
  • Gesture control is broken.
  • The response time of sites when surfing the web increases significantly.

Why does a smartphone start to slow down and glitch? In most cases, this is due to a large number of installed games and applications. Over time, they accumulate and at the same time begin to create a large number of unnecessary files and folders that take up free space from the RAM.

RAM is the so-called “Random Access Memory” (Random Access Memory), in which the executable program code, as well as data processed by the processor, is stored during Android operation.

The most common reasons why a smartphone slows down and freezes:

  1. Lack of system or RAM memory.
  2. A large number of installed games and applications.
  3. A lot of “garbage” (residual folders and files that remain on the device after uninstalling unnecessary games and applications).
  4. Outdated software (software).
  5. A large number of services and programs are launched and running at the same time.

These are the most basic reasons that slow down gadgets. It is the lack of memory that most often causes the simultaneous manifestation of the above problems. If you notice all these signs, then it's time to clean up your RAM. Now that we know the reasons, we can move on to ways to eliminate them.

How to clean and speed up Android

Don't be upset if your gadget starts to freeze - in most cases this problem can be easily solved. What to do? Most often, it’s enough just to install and run a special application to clean and speed up Android. We also recommend following these tips to help make your phone faster:

  1. Remove or stop all unnecessary applications in the settings. If you are unable to remove system programs, then you can read instructions on how to remove built-in applications.
  2. Clear your cache regularly.
  3. Perform a full factory reset periodically.
  4. Update the firmware (software).
  5. Transfer data to SD Card.
  6. Stop or remove unnecessary applications.
  7. Turn off GPS.
  8. Disable synchronization and unnecessary services in settings.

Usually, following these recommendations is sufficient. But if you don’t want to do all the steps manually, you can use a special application for this and simplify the whole process. Install the free application to quickly clean and speed up your Android device in one click.


Applications for cleaning and speeding up

All programs presented are free and available for download in the Google Play Play Store.

Master Clean: one of the most popular applications for speeding up and cleaning Android. With Clean Master, you can clear your cache, delete games, and clear your search history. In addition to the main functions, the Cleaning Wizard has a built-in antivirus (working online) and the ability to save battery power. Clean Master has two versions: Regular and Lite.

  1. Junk Cleaner – Removes cache and residual files.
  2. Acceleration – automatically speeds up games and applications by up to 30%.
  3. Battery saving – extends the life of the phone by optimizing the operation of running programs.
  4. Cooling – detects programs that cause the android to overheat.
  5. Applock – allows you to set passwords for SMS, photos, contacts and other sections that need to be hidden from prying eyes.
  6. Antivirus – online protection and scanning.
  7. Application Manager - uninstall and create backups.
  8. Auto Startup Manager - disables unnecessary programs for even faster Android operation.

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One of the best applications for removing file junk, protecting against viruses and saving battery power up to 40%. 360 Security improves the performance of your phone, and also eliminates problems with “braking” and “freezing”.

360 Security has two versions: Regular and Lite.

Main functions and characteristics:

  1. Clearing cache.
  2. One-click acceleration.
  3. Built-in antivirus.
  4. Energy saving.
  5. Convenient controls.

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An application for optimizing and cleaning the Android system with a free antivirus. Speed ​​Booster will speed up your phone by 60%, remove unnecessary files (cache) from your phone and increase the available space on your SD card.

Main functions and characteristics:

  1. Fast acceleration up to 60%.
  2. Cleaning up garbage.
  3. Virus protection.
  4. Built-in application manager.

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4. Clean and speed up your phone

Speeds up your Android phone or tablet by clearing memory of temporary and outdated files and folders.

Main functions and characteristics:

  1. Speed ​​up your phone.
  2. Antivirus.
  3. Works without the Internet.
  4. Expands and enhances memory.

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Small, fast and free app to clean and speed up your Android. Power Clean offers features such as garbage cleaning, memory acceleration, device optimization and application manager. With this software you can free up and increase RAM, remove or disable unnecessary programs.

Main functions and characteristics:

  1. Memory acceleration.
  2. Cleaning up garbage.
  3. Application manager.
  4. Applock.
  5. Device Information.

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This is a launcher from Cheetah Mobile running on a 3D engine. CM Launcher will give your phone lightning-fast speed, stunning 3D animation effects and a personalized interface.

Main functions and characteristics:

  1. New animated 3D effects.
  2. Smart sorting of games and applications into folders.
  3. Acceleration.
  4. Personalization.
  5. Virus protection.
  6. Energy savings up to 30%.
  7. Hide applications in an invisible folder.

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Block applications, speed up your phone, clean up junk and antivirus with multi-level protection in one service.

Main functions and characteristics:

  1. Built-in antivirus.
  2. Block unnecessary applications.
  3. Clean junk and speed up your phone.
  4. Smartphone search (theft protection).
  5. Scan during installation.
  6. Call blocking.

Want to speed up Android? Tired of slow app lags and slow response times? Before you decide to buy a new smartphone, you should first try to speed up your Android a little.

Let's try some ways to speed up our device - including general cleaning, app removal, and some cool tricks and hacks.

Update the firmware on Android

The first thing you need to do is make sure that your device has the latest firmware. From time to time, a new version of Android, a launcher and patches that correct errors are released. Any of the above can help speed up Android.

To find out if your phone needs an update, log into “Settings” -> “About phone” -> “System update”.

It is worth systematically checking for application updates, especially those such as emulators. The same goes for Google Play Services, as they control almost everything on your phone.

Installing custom firmware on Android

If there are no updates for your smartphone for a long time, you can try solve the problem by installing custom firmware.

Typically, such firmware comes with community-created mods installed that increase performance or add new features. Custom firmware can also update your device to the latest version of Android, even if your device is not officially supported.

There is an inherent risk involved. You will need one, which can kill your device. Some applications (for example, banking - Sberbank) will not work. The device may no longer have a warranty. However, if you are confident in your technical skills or have an old device, this method will give new life to the old gadget and really speed it up.

Clean up your Android desktop

Everyone cleans their house from time to time. The same applies to your Android device. If you have widgets on your desktop that show you news, weather, social networks. You may notice a slight lag when moving between tables. If you have renderers like Bixdy enabled, consider disabling it.

If you don’t go or are afraid to clear the cache manually, you can use a special application, such as CCleaner.

Disable auto-sync Android

If you have a relatively new and modern phone, most likely it works well and quickly. But then one day you notice a slowdown, especially noticeable when downloading and installing new applications.

The culprit for this is usually app syncing. Find in "Settings" your phone point "Accounts" or "Synchronization", go into it and see that the function "Automatic data synchronization" included. Select the app you want to disable or change settings for.

Answer yourself the question: do you need the application to synchronize every half hour or will one synchronization per day be enough?

Background processes in Android

Consider disabling and removing unnecessary background processes. Background processes are applications that constantly run in the background. For example, the Messages app constantly running in the background to receive messages. But sometimes there are applications running in the background that you hardly use, and at the same time they load the processor.

If you exited, then return to the “For Developers” section and find “Background Processes”. Here you will see which applications are running in the background. Disable the ones you don't need and your phone will run a little faster. This will also have a good effect on battery life.

Avoid optimization apps on Android

Android devices manage their memory very efficiently - it often happens that applications continue to run after closing. Launching a new app takes longer and puts more strain on your battery than one that was already running and simply closed. When you open an app and it runs out of memory, Android automatically closes less important ones to free up space.

Applications that automatically close applications actually slow down your device and eat up battery life.

For this reason, using "optimizers" actually slows down your device rather than speeding it up. If you notice that they have helped you in the past, I'm guessing that one or more of the apps is poorly optimized by the developers. The best way is to find the culprits and try to replace them with normal ones or remove them.

The same goes for data caching - clear the cache from time to time, but don't abuse it!

Overclocking Android

If you need to speed up game speeds, overclocking is the right solution.

Overclocking is a proven method for maximizing performance used by PC gamers. This method also works great on smartphones, provided of course you have root and a good overclocking app.

But this carries a certain risk. Smartphone manufacturers set limits on the processor clock speed to prevent overheating and high battery consumption.

Naturally, don't forget to check the settings menu for the games themselves! Lowering graphics settings can often improve the smoothness of games and battery life.

Remove everything completely

If all else fails and you feel that your phone has become very slow, one of the last methods is a simple reset to factory settings. This will remove all the files and settings that are slowing down the speed of your smartphone, and I hope your phone will work like new again.

After the reset, just use all the tricks that I have listed on a clean phone and you will be able to get a smartphone with maximum performance.

Did I miss something?

If I missed one or two ways to speed up an Android phone, be sure to tell me about them in the comments below, and my readers will be very grateful to you! Good luck!

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