When the available memory is running low, the phone will run slowly and the battery will drain quickly so you only have a limited time to use the device. By removing redundant and unnecessary data from your phone, you can free up memory space and make the device more useful.
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Method 1 of 2: Android
Step 1. Find the apps that consume the most memory
Check your phone's status to see how much memory (RAM) is currently in use, and which apps are draining the most memory. Remember that RAM is meant to be used. So, it doesn't matter if the amount of RAM that is not used is only a little. Android will try to keep the most of the available RAM as this is what makes its use effective.
- Open the Settings app on your Android device.
- Scroll down, then tap "About phone".
- Tap on the “Memory” option. Some basic details regarding phone memory usage are shown.
- Tap on the “Memory used by apps” button. A list of the applications that are using the most RAM will be displayed.
Step 2. Delete old apps
Delete unused apps to increase the amount of free space on your Android device, as well as to free up RAM if those apps are running in the background and overloading your phone. More storage space and more RAM will improve the performance of Android devices. You can download applications that you have purchased or obtained for free at any time on the Google Play Store.
- Open the Settings app on your Android device.
- Select "Apps" or "Application Manager".
- Browse the list of applications for programs that you no longer use.
- Tap the desired application, then tap " Uninstall " to remove it. The app will be deleted from the Android device. If the "Uninstall" button is missing, it means that the application is a default program on the device and cannot be uninstalled.
Step 3. Disable unused and non-deletable apps
Many Android devices come with various programs that run in the background and consume system resources. You can't delete these apps without rooting your Android device, but you can disable them. The storage space does not increase, but the application will no longer run.
- Open the Settings app on your Android device.
- Select "Apps" or "Application Manager".
- Find the app you want to disable. Usually, these are the mobile carrier's default apps or bundled apps that are pre-installed on your device.
- Tap "Uninstall updates" if available. This must be done before you are given the option to disable the app.
- Tap "Disable". The application will be disabled and will no longer run.
Step 4. Move photos to computer or cloud storage (cloud)
If your Android device stores a lot of photos, transfer them to your computer, or upload them to a cloud storage service to increase your device's storage space.
- Transfer photos to computer - Connect Android device to computer via USB cable. Open the Notification panel and tap the USB option. Select " Photo transfer ", then open the Computer/This PC window. Right-click the Android device (it may only show as a model number), then select "Import pictures and videos". Follow the instructions given to copy all the photos on the device to the Pictures folder. Click the "More Options" link, then check the "Delete files from your device after importing" box.
- Transfer photos to Mac - Connect Android device to Mac computer via USB cable. Open the Notification panel, then tap the USB option, and select "Photo transfer". Run the Image Capture application on the Mac computer. Select Android device in the left menu. Open the other options at the bottom of the menu, then select "Delete after Import". Select "Import All" to move all images from Android device to Mac computer. Photos that are on the Android device will be deleted once the transfer is complete.
- Upload photos to cloud storage - Download the Google Photos app if you don't have it already. Google Photos allows you to back up all your photos for free at a slightly reduced quality. You can also upload photos to Drive storage with the same quality as the original photos. Open the Settings menu in Google Photos and tap "Back up & sync". Tap "Upload Size" to make your choice, whether to use free storage or Google Drive. Make sure to enable " Backup & sync " so that your photos can be uploaded automatically. Tap "Free up space" in the Settings menu to delete all the photos that have been backed up.
Step 5. Delete the files in the downloads folder
If you still want to have more storage space, clean the files in the Downloads folder. This folder usually contains PDFs and other files that you download and use on your Android device.
- Open the Downloads app in the app drawer. The app drawer buttons are shaped like a grid.
- Tap the " Delete " button, then select all the files you want to delete.
- Tap " Delete " again to delete all the selected files. Keep in mind that the process for doing this will vary slightly depending on the manufacturer of the phone you're using.
Step 6. Use alternative replacements for apps that consume a lot of RAM
If an app on your device is consuming a lot of resources, look for an alternative. For example, instead of using the Facebook app, you can access Facebook through its website. Some features will be lost, but you can save a significant amount of system resources.
Step 7. Avoid apps that claim to free up RAM
Many applications on the Google Play Store claim to improve system performance. Because of the way Android works, these apps are actually ineffective, and sometimes even interfere with performance, not help.
Step 8. Update the system software on your device
Newer software versions can improve the performance of your Android device. Sometimes, this software has been provided by the mobile operator. However, it is possible that the old mobile device will not be able to use the new version of the software.
- Open the Settings app on your Android device.
- Scroll to the bottom of the menu, then select "System updates".
- Tap " Check for update ", then install any available updates. If available, this update process usually takes about 20 minutes.
Method 2 of 2: iPhone
Step 1. Restart iPhone regularly
The system memory on iPhone will be reset when you restart the device completely. This can fix problematic apps and consume a lot of resources. It can also improve performance in general.
- Press and hold the Power button until the Power slider appears on the screen.
- Swipe the slider with your finger to turn off iPhone.
- After about 10 seconds, press and hold the Power button again to turn on iPhone.
Step 2. Reset iPhone RAM
You can clear RAM on iPhone using a quick method. With this trick, you'll have more RAM for multiple apps to use:
- Press and hold the Power button until the Power slider appears on the screen. Make sure your iPhone is unlocked.
- Press and hold the Home button for 5 seconds when the slider appears. If you did it correctly, the Home screen will reappear. This action will clear the RAM that is currently in use.
Step 3. Delete unused apps
iPhone performance will increase if you have ample storage space. One of the easiest ways to increase storage space is to delete unused apps. This will increase storage space and free up RAM for apps running in the background. You can re-download previously purchased apps or free apps on the App Store.
- Look for the app you want to delete on the Home screen.
- Press and hold the app until it jiggles.
- Tap the "X" in the corner of the app to delete it. Repeat this step on the other apps you want to remove. You cannot uninstall system apps.
Step 4. Transfer the photos that are on the device to the computer
If you take a lot of photos, the free space available on the iPhone will decrease because of the photos. As the free space on the device runs out, your iPhone will run slower. The process for transferring photos will vary depending on the computer you are using:
- Windows - Connect iPhone to computer via USB. Open the Computer/This PC window, then right-click iPhone. Start importing photos by selecting " Import pictures and videos ". Click "Moter options", then tick "Delete files from your device after importing". Follow the given instructions to move photos to computer and delete them from iPhone.
- Mac - Connect iPhone to Mac via USB. Open " Image Capture ", then select iPhone from the list of devices in the left menu. Open the other options at the bottom of the menu, then select "Delete after Import". Click the "Import all" button to move the photos to the computer and delete them from the iPhone.
Step 5. Disable some effects
A number of menu transitions in iOS can make older iPhones run slowly. Disable these effects to improve device performance:
- Open the Settings application, then select "General".
- Tap "Accessibility".
- Tap "Reduce Motion", then toggle the "Reduce Motion" switch to On.
- Return to " Accessibility ", then select " Increase Contrast ". Toggle the " Reduce Transparency " switch to On.
Step 6. Delete songs that are no longer listened to
Just like photos, music files can take up storage space on your iPhone. When your storage space is already full, delete songs that you no longer listen to to help improve performance. You can download it at any time if you purchased the song from iTunes. If you synced music from your computer, you can restore it by syncing the song again.
- Open the Settings application, then select "General".
- Tap "Storage & iCloud Usage", then tap "Manage Storage" in the Storage section.
- Tap the Music app in the list of apps.
- Swipe from right to left on the desired artist or song, then tap " Delete ". You can also swipe "All Songs" if you want to delete all songs at once.
Step 7. Use the app to check RAM usage
iPhone doesn't have a built-in app to check the amount of RAM being used. This is because the iPhone system handles RAM allocation in the background so that it is not visible to the user. If you want to monitor RAM usage, use a third-party application that can display it on the screen.
