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Speed up a slow Android phone
Make an older Android phone feel responsive again by removing startup load, reclaiming storage, and avoiding the 'cleaner' apps that make it worse.
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Typical signs: Apps open slowly, Keyboard lags, Home screen stutters.
Step 1 of 5
You will need: Settings app.
Free at least a few gigabytes
Android needs free space for caches and updates. If storage is above roughly 90% full, the phone will stutter no matter which animation you turn off. Move photos off the device first, then remove apps you have not opened in a month.