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REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by akinzgist(m): 12:46am On Mar 07, 2018
Why Smartphones Slow Down Some Whiles After Purchase Check Here..
Today almost everyone owns an Android smartphone. These devices come with different specifications and in different sizes to suit each person’s taste and function.
However, after six months of heavy usage, you’ll notice a reduction in efficiency and performance.
There are many potential reasons that make smartphones to slow down after several months. So, in this post, We’re gonna outline 5 common reasons which makes your phone to slow down after few months of usage.
Leggo…

#1. OS Upgrades
Normally, Google releases updates annually and the latest version is Oreo (I’m guessing the next version would be android pudding �).
Remember, when you first bought your phone, it might be running Android Marshmallow before you get an Upgrade notification. These upgrades are released with a certain set of hardware specifications in mind.
This year, Smartphone specifications have drastically improved. Many features have been added in the Android OS. However, these features are made with newer hardware specifications in mind. So, there is a chance that if you are running the newer version of any operating system in an outdated phone then this can slow down your phone in no-time.
However, these upgrades are hard to ignore as it is for a Nigerian snake to avoid swallowing money.�� (I’m not kuku there with you)
Minor updates are okay, but if you are planning to jump from Android Nougat to Oreo then be ready to face the difficulties.

#2. App Updates
Facebook initially took just 35MB the first time I downloaded it , now with constant updates it’s taking almost 300MB now .The so-called ‘lightweight’ apps that you install can transform to ‘heavyweight’ over the time. Developers are constantly pushing updates, every new update brings new features, which ends up using lots of RAM and CPU.
The best thing you can do is to once you feel the app is bloated, replace it with another light weight app.

#3. Apps Running On The Background
Most times people tend to neglect background apps. Believe me or not, you have almost 80% more apps installed on your devices than when you first got it. Just go to your phone’s settings and have a brief look at all of your downloaded apps.
This problem arises when some apps keep running in the background without launching it. There are many apps like email services, messaging apps which are always active. These apps use CPU and RAM, which impacts negatively on your phone’s performance.
So, make sure to disable or uninstall the apps which consume lots of RAM and CPU, switch to a static wallpaper and say goodbye to live wallpapers.

#4. Memory Degradation
Smartphones run on a flash memory, the most common type of flash memory is known as NAND. NAND memory gets slower as it fills up. In summary, NAND Memory usually requires a certain amount of vacant blocks to operate efficiently.
Secondly, NAND memory degrades after some time of usage. NAND memory has three types- SLC, MLC, TLC each one of them has write cycle boundaries per memory cell. Once the limit is reached, the cells wear out and this affects the performance.
The best thing to do here is to stick with 75% of your device’s total storage capacity. For example, if you are having 16GB internal storage, don’t cross the 10GB threshold.
http://silicongist.com.ng/2018/03/06/reasons-why-your-smartphone-slow-down/

#5. Full Storage
Whenever your storage system is full in your Android phone just clear unnecessary files to prevent your phone from slowing down
Was this helpful to you Now thank us!!! And perhaps you have questions, feel free to ask
http://silicongist.com.ng/2018/03/06/reasons-why-your-smartphone-slow-down/

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Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by Chikebrain: 10:11am On Mar 07, 2018
Great information
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by MarkWayne89: 12:05pm On Mar 07, 2018
Thanks, bro! Really helpful

Other things that might slow down phones are corrupt apps.

I would also add checking for any potential viruses, like in this guide I researched: https://www.unlockunit.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-your-phone-has-a-virus/
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by Abiodunspectre(m): 8:15pm On Mar 11, 2018
Very informative
I'll try on my Camon CM
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by tafat: 2:55am On Mar 12, 2018
Great info,this will help alot especially on my spark
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by sureinfo: 1:48am On Mar 19, 2018
Cool info,nice one there
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by Fanatique: 7:13am On Mar 19, 2018
Do you know that a good percentage of this phones are faster than the average computer of 2006?

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Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by Enity: 7:13am On Mar 19, 2018
Ok following.
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by DarkMagic(m): 7:14am On Mar 19, 2018
And to add to that...
Constantly clear caches...
And also reboot ur phone once in a while
Somepple will leave their phones on and av an uptime of 72hrs
The phone would av piled alot on its RAM,thus slowing it down
2 cents smiley

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Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by hubtiva: 7:14am On Mar 19, 2018
ok
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by tosyne2much(m): 7:14am On Mar 19, 2018
Low RAM

Itel comes to mind cheesy

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Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by darlingnuel(m): 7:16am On Mar 19, 2018
No 4 is so on point. But not easy not to cross the storage boundary
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by soul67: 7:16am On Mar 19, 2018
Simply factory installed virus
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by Fanatique: 7:17am On Mar 19, 2018
Smart phones may slow down due to a lot of factors

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Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by yemzzy22(m): 7:18am On Mar 19, 2018
cry itel right now with 200 ram
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by EagleScribes: 7:19am On Mar 19, 2018
What about virus?
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by Homeboiy: 7:40am On Mar 19, 2018
Solution :

Bring it for flashing
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by Innobee99(m): 7:43am On Mar 19, 2018
Same here with my Nokia XL
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by Nobody: 7:51am On Mar 19, 2018
Iphone users ... cheesy

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Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by bjayx: 8:44am On Mar 19, 2018
Not for my on Nokia 1100

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Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by ceaser: 10:04am On Mar 19, 2018
Sorry. We windows phones users don't experience such downturns and degradation with the devices. grin
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by Idydarling(f): 10:41am On Mar 19, 2018
What about a phone that gets hot too much (esp when data is on) , and drains battery a lot. What's the solution please .



P.s it's not up to 6 months yet

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Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by marksleek25: 10:47am On Mar 19, 2018
Idydarling:
What about a phone that gets hot too much (esp when data is on) , and drains battery a lot. What's the solution please .



P.s it's not up to 6 months yet
try not to leave data on n chatting whilst charging. I know it's hard but leave your phone to charge fully, use it till its like 20% before recharging. Na just light palaver de make person de plug in phone at any given opportunity.
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by ddjay: 10:54am On Mar 19, 2018
akinzgist:
Why Smartphones Slow Down Some Whiles After Purchase Check Here..
Today almost everyone owns an Android smartphone. These devices come with different specifications and in different sizes to suit each person’s taste and function.
However, after six months of heavy usage, you’ll notice a reduction in efficiency and performance.
There are many potential reasons that make smartphones to slow down after several months. So, in this post, We’re gonna outline 5 common reasons which makes your phone to slow down after few months of usage.
Leggo…

#1. OS Upgrades
Normally, Google releases updates annually and the latest version is Oreo (I’m guessing the next version would be android pudding �).
Remember, when you first bought your phone, it might be running Android Marshmallow before you get an Upgrade notification. These upgrades are released with a certain set of hardware specifications in mind.
This year, Smartphone specifications have drastically improved. Many features have been added in the Android OS. However, these features are made with newer hardware specifications in mind. So, there is a chance that if you are running the newer version of any operating system in an outdated phone then this can slow down your phone in no-time.
However, these upgrades are hard to ignore as it is for a Nigerian snake to avoid swallowing money.�� (I’m not kuku there with you)
Minor updates are okay, but if you are planning to jump from Android Nougat to Oreo then be ready to face the difficulties.

#2. App Updates
Facebook initially took just 35MB the first time I downloaded it , now with constant updates it’s taking almost 300MB now .The so-called ‘lightweight’ apps that you install can transform to ‘heavyweight’ over the time. Developers are constantly pushing updates, every new update brings new features, which ends up using lots of RAM and CPU.
The best thing you can do is to once you feel the app is bloated, replace it with another light weight app.

#3. Apps Running On The Background
Most times people tend to neglect background apps. Believe me or not, you have almost 80% more apps installed on your devices than when you first got it. Just go to your phone’s settings and have a brief look at all of your downloaded apps.
This problem arises when some apps keep running in the background without launching it. There are many apps like email services, messaging apps which are always active. These apps use CPU and RAM, which impacts negatively on your phone’s performance.
So, make sure to disable or uninstall the apps which consume lots of RAM and CPU, switch to a static wallpaper and say goodbye to live wallpapers.

#4. Memory Degradation
Smartphones run on a flash memory, the most common type of flash memory is known as NAND. NAND memory gets slower as it fills up. In summary, NAND Memory usually requires a certain amount of vacant blocks to operate efficiently.
Secondly, NAND memory degrades after some time of usage. NAND memory has three types- SLC, MLC, TLC each one of them has write cycle boundaries per memory cell. Once the limit is reached, the cells wear out and this affects the performance.
The best thing to do here is to stick with 75% of your device’s total storage capacity. For example, if you are having 16GB internal storage, don’t cross the 10GB threshold.
http://silicongist.com.ng/2018/03/06/reasons-why-your-smartphone-slow-down/

#5. Full Storage
Whenever your storage system is full in your Android phone just clear unnecessary files to prevent your phone from slowing down
Was this helpful to you Now thank us!!! And perhaps you have questions, feel free to ask
http://silicongist.com.ng/2018/03/06/reasons-why-your-smartphone-slow-down/
next OS is Android Pawpaw
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by poseidon12: 11:27am On Mar 19, 2018
ceaser:
Sorry. We windows phones users don't experience such downturns and degradation with the devices. grin

Not true. What the op wrote also applies to Windows Phones.
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by cooldipo(m): 12:15pm On Mar 19, 2018
We all suffer from....thanks a lot




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Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by cooldipo(m): 12:16pm On Mar 19, 2018
We all suffer from....thanks a lot




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Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by Promiseisaac(m): 12:18pm On Mar 19, 2018
tosyne2much:
Low RAM

Itel comes to mind cheesy
itel has changed, check out there latest phone, itel s32
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by Promiseisaac(m): 12:20pm On Mar 19, 2018
Snapchat, Twitter app, Instagram and the father father Facebook for Android. even on 2gig ram this apps dey hang phone die ��
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by tosyne2much(m): 12:59pm On Mar 19, 2018
Promiseisaac:
itel has changed, check out there latest phone, itel s32
I don check
Re: REASONS Why Your Smartphone Slow Down by MichaelBlake40: 3:15pm On Mar 19, 2018
tosyne2much:
Low RAM
Itel comes to mind cheesy
It depends o

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