Einstein’s theory of relativity does not explain how the same mobile can seem very fast at the time of purchase and much slower one or two years later. No, it’s not your brain trying to convince you that it’s time for a new smartphone, at least not 100%. In truth, there are a number of reasons that can explain this degradation. Note, already, that all electronic devices have, in essence, a limited lifespan. But, depending on individual usage habits, maintenance also plays a fundamental role. Let’s find out together what are these factors that slow down your cell phone and how to fix them.
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Information overload
You should know that mobile phones leave the factory “empty”, beyond the system and the applications previously installed. However, for it to work at full power, your mobile must have enough storage space. It goes without saying that if it is cluttered with content, its capacities will necessarily be altered. This is because the system has to use resources to try to find space, otherwise it can no longer use the cache effectively. Sure, cache takes up space, but it also speeds up apps and the system.
The good news is that this factor that affects the slowdown of your Smartphone is not inevitable. You can easily reverse the situation: to do this, you just need to transfer the data to the cloud, another more “radical” solution restore it to the factory, in order to delete everything that has been installed and make the device much faster. The bad news is that you will lose all your apps and data.
Increasingly heavy downloaded applications and games
Sometimes the problem is not technically with you or your mobile, but with the applications that you use regularly. Although they are essential to you, be aware that some of them are very large and demanding. They need more storage space and resources to function properly. Not to mention that they are also very greedy in battery. It should therefore come as no surprise that your mobile phone is not only slow, but also discharges faster than when it started.
The solution to the problem would be to install lightweight alternatives to heavier applications, although this is not always possible. Also, unfortunately, you can’t even continue using the old version of an app, because the developers have included a date check to prevent this, always forcing the update. The best thing is still to sort through your applications and keep only those you really need.
Mobile phone update – Source: spm
The system is not updated correctly
With a few exceptions, it is normal for an Android mobile to receive updates for a few years, including two main and other security updates every few months.
It is true that a new version of Android is not necessarily faster than the previous one. However, in one way or another, it is common to witness improvements that include an optimization of the mobile’s capabilities over time. On the other hand, security updates are interesting since they also sometimes boost the performance of the device. In other words, when the system requests it, operate these updates to better maintain it.
Your mobile phone is getting old…
Finally, even if we often find it difficult to accept it, our Smartphone gets old after a while. As the manufacturers themselves recognize, this material is not intended to last forever. So far, we have mainly talked about software, but if the performance of your “everyday companion” is no longer optimal after a while, it is simply because its components are subject to wear, especially after use. intense. Whether you like it or not, the phone gets slower over time just like any other electronic device.
The most obvious wear and tear is on the battery. Its capacity decreases with use and its autonomy is no longer as functional as when purchased. It does not directly affect the speed of the mobile, but it forces you to charge it more often and it sometimes leads to overheating. However, the hotter the mobile, the slower it operates.
Ideally, even if it causes unexpected expenses, it would be wiser to change your mobile phone before the wear and tear affects other components which may then further affect the performance of your Smartphone. A real vicious circle!
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