"As a person who covers consumer tech for a living, I get to use a few dozen smartphones every year. While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can I make my current phone faster?" I finally have an answer."
"Also: The best phones to buy in 2025 I don't get to use review devices for long, but I have picked up tips and tricks from years of experience that can help boost the speed of your old Android phone. Before you ask, it doesn't involve rooting your device. These tips are easy to implement for both tech-savvy consumers and the average Joe."
"Decluttering your Android phone can make it faster because it won't need to allocate resources to apps that are no longer in use. Uninstalling such APKs will lead to better resource management and thus, a faster phone. You can go to Settings > Storage > Apps to see the list of installed apps and uninstall the ones you don't need anymore. On the app screen, you can also long-press on such forgotten apps and go to App Info > Uninstall."
Old Android phones often slow down because storage fills with unused apps, junk files and forgotten photos. Primary performance improvements come from clearing storage and uninstalling unused apps that occupy space and consume resources. Uninstalling APKs improves resource management and reduces background allocation, which helps speed. Use Settings > Storage > Apps to view installed apps and uninstall unneeded ones; on the app screen long-press forgotten apps and choose App Info > Uninstall. These steps do not require rooting and are simple enough for both tech-savvy users and average consumers to implement.
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