What is more frustrating than not having access to a smartphone? Well, it is having access to one that keeps hanging up and won’t perform the way it is supposed to. Here’s a guide for Android users on how they can make most out of their device. Read on and if you have got any suggestions other than these, please share them in the comments section below.
10. Make sure you’re up to date![10. Make sure you’re up to date](http://wonderfulengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10.-Make-sure-you’re-up-to-date-610x354.jpg)
9. Clean up your home screen![9. Clean up your home screen](http://wonderfulengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/9.-Clean-up-your-home-screen-610x260.jpg)
Having too many widgets and icons on home screen can be a reason why your device slows down.
8. Uninstall/disable unused apps![8. Uninstall and disable unused apps](http://wonderfulengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/8.-Uninstall-and-disable-unused-apps-610x405.jpg)
7. Turn off/reduce animations![7. Turn off or reduce animations](http://wonderfulengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/7.-Turn-off-or-reduce-animations-610x343.jpg)
Lesser the animation lesser the work load and hence faster your device will be.
6. Clear cached app data![6. Clear cached app data](http://wonderfulengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/6.-Clear-cached-app-data-610x406.jpg)
This data allows for faster loading up of apps later on, however, it uses space and therefore affects speed.
5. Turn off/reduce auto-sync![5. Turn off or reduce auto-sync](http://wonderfulengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/5.-Turn-off-or-reduce-auto-sync-610x342.jpg)
4. Wipe cache partition
You’ll have to switch to recovery mode to perform this.
3. Try a third-party launcher![3. Try a third-party launcher](http://wonderfulengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/3.-Try-a-third-party-launcher-610x342.jpg)
We suggest GO Launcher Ex.
2. Perform a factory reset![2. Perform a factory reset](http://wonderfulengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2.-Perform-a-factory-reset-610x360.jpg)
Backup the data before you do it.
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