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title: "How to speed up a slow phone?"  
description: "How to speed up a slow phone?"  
author: "Erick Wilsom"  
published: 2024-01-03  
updated: 2024-01-05  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108745/how-to-speed-up-a-slow-phone  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# How to speed up a slow phone?



## Answers

### Answer by Saumya Mishra

## Quick Fixes:

- **Restart**: Often, a simple reboot clears [temporary](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/2292/how-to-set-temporary-path-of-jdk-in-windows) memory clogs. Hold the power button until it restarts.
- **Clear Cache**: App caches accumulate over time, slowing things down. Go to Settings > Storage > Apps, choose an app, and tap "Clear Cache." Repeat for heavy-use apps.
- **Uninstall Unused Apps**: Unused apps hog [storage](https://www.mindstick.com/category/article/storage) and [background](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/65/how-to-change-background-color-of-tab-control-in-c-sharp) [resources](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/1391/explain-how-to-retrieve-resources-using-resourcemanager-class). Tap and hold an app icon, then select "Uninstall." Prioritize apps you rarely use.

**[Optimize](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/43978/3-tips-to-optimize-any-website-and-get-to-the-top-of-google) Settings:**

- **Disable** [**Animations**](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158240/how-do-you-create-animations-using-jquery): Smooth animations look nice, but can be resource-intensive. Go to Settings > [Accessibility](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/304975/why-image-alt-text-matters-for-seo-and-accessibility) > Display and turn off [animation](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13040/seven-helpful-tips-to-start-and-grow-an-animation-video-company) options.
- **Update [Software](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23272/why-software-localization-is-important-for-your-business)**: System updates often include performance improvements. Go to Settings > About [Phone](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/326018/how-to-register-at-mindstick-via-phone) > System Updates and install any available updates.

## Deeper Dives:

- **Limit Startup Apps**: Some apps automatically launch at startup, draining resources. Go to Settings > Apps > Startup and disable unnecessary apps.
- **Review Background Activity**: Some apps drain resources even when not in use. Go to Settings > Battery and check which apps are consuming the most. Consider restricting background activity for heavy offenders.
- **Factory Reset**: For a major performance boost, consider a factory reset. This erases all data, so back up essential files first. Go to Settings > System > Reset > Factory data reset.


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