Must-have apps for a lightning-fast clean-up on your Android

It’s hard to imagine life without our smartphones. Having one is great because they always work super-fast – at least they’re supposed to. However, as time passes, our smartphones get slower and slower. There is a way to fix this, though. We’ve picked out 5 great apps for Android owners to help get your phone back working fast.

1. Files by Google

Android: 4.6 stars (at time of publishing)

Files by Google is a great app, especially if you’re someone who uses Google a lot. It allows you to free up space and boost performance for your Android by finding old photos from chat apps, duplicate files, clearing cache, and more.

You can also move your files to your Google Drive or an SD card to save space on your Android or share them with other cloud storage apps. It’s free to download and also has other features, including fast and secure file sharing, excellent file-searching tools, and more. At the time of publishing, this app had over 8 million global reviews and a 4.6-star rating on the Google Play Store.

Files by Google

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2. 1 Tap Cleaner

Android: 4.6 stars (at time of publishing)

1-Tap Cleaner helps you clean out all your cached files to get more free space for internal phone storage. It also has an SD Cleaner that helps to delete junk files from your SD card, as well as a Defaults Cleaner that helps you clear the default settings.

You’ll get notified if apps use a cache size larger than your specified value, and you can clear the cache or history for a specified application. At the time of publishing, this app had over 137,000 global reviews and a 4.6-star rating.

1-TAP CLEANER

Now that you’ve cleaned up your Android, make sure you have good antivirus software to protect it. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.

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One of the top solutions we recommend is Norton Antivirus Plus, which extends protection beyond just traditional virus scanning. While iPhones have strong built-in security, Norton adds an important extra layer by helping block malicious websites, phishing links, and unsafe downloads before they can cause harm. If you accidentally tap a bad link in an email, text message, or social media post, Norton helps prevent access to known dangerous sites using its continuously updated threat intelligence. If you are interested in a strong antivirus with phone customer service, we recommend Norton Antivirus Plus. This product includes:

Strong real-time protection against viruses, malware, ransomware and hacking attempts
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Please note that the above product is the core antivirus product. Norton may try to upsell additional products, but we don’t recommend them. We encourage you to decline those offers.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Since we’ve all become so reliant on our smartphones, it’s nearly impossible to imagine daily life without them. However, as time goes by, our devices tend to slow down. But fear not; there are 5 great apps at your fingertips to help you speed things up on your Android. Give them a try. You’ll be glad you did.

What is the most frustrating thing you’ve experienced performance-wise with your Android? Let us know by commenting below.

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