Given enough time, all gadgets slow down, smartphones included.
Your old one might just need a clean out.
When nothing else seems to be speeding your Android phone back up, you should try some cache maintenance.
These are used to speed up page loads and to keep older files in memory.
Thats great when you have a fast flagship with loads of extra memory to spare.
In fact, its a good idea to do this regularlyeven every couple of weeks.
How does a cache work anyway?
Androids tweaks app will make it easy to find such a culprit.
Go toStorage>Appsto see a list of all installed apps.
Go through the apps, and choose an app to scrub the cache.
Apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are all major offenders of the cache system.
In the app screen, tap the Clear Cache button to see the cache data instantly disappear.
Thanks to third-party apps, a full cache cleanout is still possible.
There are a couple of popular options here.CCleaner,1Tap Cleaner, andSDMaid 2are all established players.
But it might be worth it if you intend to do this often.
CCleaner has a Hidden Files feature that clears these cache files for you.
SD Maid 2 is still in development, but is stable enough to use daily.
Their AppCleaner tool will help you remove cache files from all apps at once.
It requires a paid upgrade, though.
If you dont use Chrome, do this for your default web app.
The changes will be the same.
initiate the Chrome web app, tapMenuand go toHistory>Clear Browsing Data.
First, switch to theAll Timeoption at the top and confirm youve checked theCached images and filesoption below.
Then, tap theClear Databutton to wipe the cache.
Keep doing this regularly for Chrome and the rest of your apps on Android.
If you have an iPhone or iPad,you should do the same there as well.
