You do not need to defragment your Android device as defragmentation will not improve performance. Android devices use flash storage media which is not affected by fragmentation. Defragmentation on flash media will actually reduce its lifespan. If your Android device is slowing down, there are steps you can take to improve its performance.
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Step 1. Avoid apps that claim to be able to defragment the device
Don't just trust the app description. Android devices use flash storage media that is not affected by fragmentation like ordinary hard disks. Defragmentation on flash media will actually reduce its lifespan. Instead of defragmenting, try other steps to speed up device performance.
Step 2. Delete apps that are no longer in use
If your phone's memory is full, it may take longer for your phone to process commands. By deleting unused apps, you'll be able to free up storage space so your phone's performance will improve again.
To remove an app, open the Settings app, and find the Apps or Application option. Tap the app you want to remove from the Downloaded tab, then tap Uninstall to remove it
Step 3. Remove unused apps and widgets from the phone's home screen
Too many app shortcuts and widgets can slow down your phone when you open the home screen. Therefore, remove unused widgets to drastically improve phone performance.
Hold down an unused widget or app icon on the home screen, then swipe to the Remove icon or trash can
Step 4. Install a new browser
Android's default browser is one of the main causes of your phone feeling slow, especially if your phone is quite old. The default browser is updated only when the operating system is updated, so if your phone is running an older version of Android, the browser you are using is automatically an old version.
Chrome and Firefox are two popular browsers that are compatible with most devices, and you can download them on the Google Play Store
Step 5. Disable Live Wallpaper
Android allows you to use interactive, moving wallpapers, but they can actually slow down your phone, especially if it's an older phone. If your phone feels slow when you open the home screen, turn off the Live Wallpaper feature.
Step 6. Close apps and open tabs
Android is quite smart in managing the use of system resources, so generally apps will be deleted from memory automatically after a while of not being used. However, some applications can be stubborn and must be closed manually. Press the Recents button on the device (usually the bottom right button), then scroll through all the apps that appear. Closing applications may improve device performance.
Avoid task manager apps. The app prevents Android from automatically managing system resource usage. Closing apps with task manager will actually slow down the phone
Step 7. Clear phone memory
If the memory is almost full, freeing memory can speed up your phone again. Check the following directories for files worth deleting:
- The Downloads folder will generally hold older downloads. Check the downloaded file, then delete the files you no longer need.
- Photos can take up a lot of storage space on your phone. Back up the photos you want to save to your computer or Google Photos, then delete them from your device. Read online guides for deleting and backing up photos.
- In addition to photos, music files can also drain memory. Check your music library, then discard the songs you no longer listen to. Most streaming services allow you to save songs for offline playback, so check the app's cache as well.
