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.
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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.
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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.
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.
My top pick is TotalAV, and you can get a limited-time deal for CyberGuy readers: $19 your first year (80% off) for the TotalAV Antivirus Pro package.
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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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