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Prevent Phone Hangs: 8 Essential Tips

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 1 July 2020.

Are you tired of your phone freezing or hanging up on you? It's a common problem that can be frustrating, but there are steps you can take to prevent it.

Published on July 1, 2020, a smartphone user's guide highlighted the importance of managing your phone's resources to prevent hangs. One of the main reasons for phone hangs is the excessive use of RAM. To combat this, you can try the following:

1. Task Manager

Close unwanted apps running in the background using the Task Manager on your Android device. For Windows users, you can download a Task Manager app from the store.

2. Avoid Live Wallpaper

Animated or live wallpapers can directly affect your phone's RAM performance. Try to keep your device display simple or without a wallpaper.

3. Internal Memory

Too much use of phone memory is a common reason for phone hangs. To solve this problem, move all your data, including songs, videos, and other information, to an SD card.

4. Multitasking

While surfing the internet, avoid running multiple tabs or performing multiple tasks, as it can slow down your processor and consume a lot of RAM.

5. Running Multiple Apps

If you have a low-end smartphone, try not to run multiple apps at the same time.

6. Anti-virus

Install reliable anti-virus software on your mobile. Malware or viruses can slow down your smartphone.

7. Cache

Apps you use daily can create cache, resulting in hangs and lags. Clear the cache regularly to prevent this.

8. Update Your Software

If you experience frequent hangs, it may be due to a software bug. Update your phone's firmware software to resolve this issue.

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