8 simple methods to clean out your Android

8 simple methods to clean out your Android

Smartphones are becoming mini-computers that can perform almost anything. You can obtain navigation assistance, snap photographs, pay for supper, and so much more in the palm of your hand.

Like a PC, your smartphone may get clogged with software, viruses, and too many files. When this happens, it may begin to run slowly, which is less than ideal.

There are several measures you must do if you possess an Android phone and want to maintain it working like new. Here are eight maintenance techniques to maintain your Android in pristine condition.

1 - Remove all bloatware

Your phone, regardless of version, comes pre-loaded with a slew of unnecessary apps. If you've owned your phone for a time, chances are you've downloaded applications you no longer use. Maintain the performance of your phone by deleting them:

• Navigate to Settings

• Navigate to Apps & Notifications

• Hit View All Apps

• Uninstall any that you do not require

2 - Get rid of the clutter

When you store a file or document on your phone, it is saved someplace. Do you know where I'm going? What about all those photographs that are duplicates? There is an unending list of rubbish that gets up concealed in your phone's nooks and crannies, so clear it using a third-party tool like Files by Google.

Google Files will provide cleaning suggestions, erase duplicate photographs, and optimize your storage space for free.

3 - Restrict access to the location

A recent Android version included a security dashboard that shows what permissions applications have. You'd be surprised how many applications have access to your location, and how few of them require it. You can, thankfully, check the apps and withdraw rights. Here's how it's done:

• Swipe down from the screen's top

• Touch and hold the location

• App Location Permissions should be selected

• Find the applications that may access your phone's location under Permitted all the time, Allowed just when in use, and Not allowed

• To modify the permission, tap on the app

4 - Examine your permissions

Apps may still access your camera and microphone even if your phone is not in range. You may rapidly verify and adjust these permissions as needed.

• Go to Settings

• Select Apps

• Choose the App you wish to modify

• Choose Permissions

• Select Allow or Disallow

5 - Use the most recent version.

Your phone should automatically update, but it never hurts to double-check to be sure it's running the most recent operating system version. Out-of-date software exposes you to hackers and prevents you from taking use of exciting new features as they become available. Here's how to do it:

• Navigate to Settings.

• Tap System > System update towards the bottom.

• Your update status will be shown. Follow any instructions on the screen.

6 - Turn on the security settings

Your Android phone has several security protections built in, but you must enable them in order to utilize them. Consider turning on security measures such as Google Play Protect and Smart Lock.

Google Play Protect will protect your phone from malicious apps in the Google Play store, while Smart Lock will allow you to leave your phone unlocked based on the scenario.

Google Play Protect

• Launch the Google Play Store

• Tap your profile image

• Choose Play Protect

• Go to Settings

• Select Scan Apps With Play Protect

Smart Lock

• Open the Settings menu

• Select the Lock screen and security option

• Tap the Advanced button

• Select trust agents

• To the right, move the slider next to Smart Lock (Google)

• Find Smart Lock and tap it

• Enter your Pin or Password 

• Select your Smart Lock type and then follow the on-screen steps to activate it

Improve your battery's performance.

Your phone's battery may be the most important component since if it dies, you won't be able to use it until you find a charger. Fortunately, there are various things you can do to extend the life of your battery, including:

• Enable low-battery mode

• Utilize the battery optimization mode

• Remove all unneeded screens

• Reduce the screen's brightness

• Disable Bluetooth or Wi-Fi

Organize your contacts.

Do you keep in touch with Brenda from geometry class? Most likely not. However, she may still be a contact on your phone. Try cleaning up your contact list if you haven't done so in a long time.

You should do this twice: once on your phone by going into your contact list, and once through your Google account, which backs up your contact list. How to Delete Contacts on an Android Phone

• Open the Contacts app on your Android phone or tablet.

• Choose one of the following:

• A single point of contact: Touch the contact. Tap More > Delete > Delete at the top right.

• Multiple contacts: Touch and hold one contact, then tap the remaining contacts.
• Select Delete > Delete.

• Every contact: Tap More > in the upper right corner. Choose all > Delete > Delete.

• Your deleted contacts have been transferred to the Trash.

• Contacts are permanently erased after 30 days in your Trash.

• To permanently erase contacts from your Trash:

• Single point of contact: Tap the contact > Permanently delete > Permanently delete.

• Multiple contacts: Touch and hold one contact, then tap the remaining contacts.

• Tap More > Permanently delete > Permanently delete.

• Every contact: Tap Empty Trash Now > Delete Permanently.

author, youssef shnino.