A new Android smartphone is still vigorous and healthy when it is still in its early years. But after some time, we cannot escape the great common problems of Android smartphones. While some of us would be tempted to give up and head for the latest smartphone model, others are researching and finding the solutions to the problems our Android is having..
We have always done our best to provide good mobile solutions to users all over the world, and in this article you are going to learn about various useful tips and tricks to fix the issues you are having on your Android phone or tablet.
Android: Problems and Solutions
Problem 1: Insufficient internal memory
The memory of the Android device is insufficient, this is indeed one of the many messages that we see quite often. It also means you have to say goodbye to your old photos, apps, junk files, etc. that you have stored on your device for a long time..
1. Make a backup of your Android data before deleting to free up space.
But before you really jump in and delete a large bundle of data on your Android, have you ever thought about making a backup?
- There are many cloud services like Dropbox, Google Photos (for photos only) and Google Drive (for documents), you can use them to back up the data you have in your internal memory..
- If you have tried cloud services before and are not satisfied, you can always consider backing up to your computer. FonePaw - Android Data Backup & Restore is a great software that allows you to make full or partial backups of your Android device data, moreover, you can protect your backups by encrypting them with a password.
2. Use an SD card to expand the internal memory of Android phone or tablet.
If your Android device allows it, you can also expand the memory of your phone or tablet by inserting an SD card. Please note that there is a limit to the memory that each device can support, some stop at 32 GB while others can go well beyond that memory.
Problem 2: Battery runs out too quickly
It is undoubtedly that the battery is the backbone of a smartphone. The experience of using an Android is much better when it is filled with energy. But for that, it would have to be plugged in fairly regularly. But all is not lost, with a little care, the battery of an Android smartphone can live longer.
1. Each phone battery comes with a fixed number of cycles and the more you charge your phone, the more these cycles will fade. It is therefore strongly recommended to keep the battery charge between 8% and 80% in order to increase the battery life to 200%.
2. Reducing the screen brightness is also a great solution, and even better than removing apps from your phone or tablet. You can also switch to sleep mode when you are not using your phone, or reduce the data refresh of background apps.
3. If possible, also turn off location sharing for apps on your Android phone or tablet.
Problem 3: Android too slow
After a few years of use, an Android just becomes a slower version of itself. But of course, age is not the only factor causing this slowdown. One of the most common causes for this problem is the number of apps and the types of apps that are on your Android phone or tablet. Unless your smartphone is equipped with the latest processor (like the SD 821 or 835) and has a large storage capacity, the tons of apps that are on your device could well be the main cause of its slowing down. .
1. Apps like Facebook and Google Chrome can slow down your Android, consider downloading the Lite version of the apps rather than the main version which is much heavier.
2. Delete the apps you don't use and no longer need.
Problem 4: Apps won't download
Applications that have not been downloaded from Play Store can sometimes reserved unpleasant surprises in the following hours. And quite often, it is cache corruption that occurs.
1. Delete the caches of these applications, by going to “Settings” → “Applications” → tap on the application in question → “Clear cache”
2. Another solution that works as well is to delete the history of Google Play Store by going to the local history of the app and then clearing the cache. If that doesn't work, you can try removing your default Google account and then signing in again.
Problem 5: Delay of notifications
Delaying notifications can really be a hassle, especially when you expect to have reminders. These notifications that don't come up at the right time could even cause us to miss important appointments or meetings. In fact, the main reason for this delay is bound to be the battery saver.
1. Turn off the battery saver app that is on your Android device and see the difference.
2. Disable all other features that cut off your phone's data connections when your phone is in standby.
Problem 6: Wi-Fi no longer works
The data connection is important for the proper functioning of a smartphone, and it is even crucial. One of the most common problems though, is that the Wi-Fi connection automatically switches to the cellular network when the Android device is in sleep mode.
Don't worry, this can also be easily fixed. This problem could be caused by the sleep policy of your Android phone or tablet. On some device, you can go to advanced settings and look for the option "Stay on Wi-Fi when device is in sleep". This can then stop the automatic changes between the Wi-Fi connection and the cellular connection.
Also Read: Android: Wi-Fi Problems and Solutions
Problem 7: Self-correction error
I have often faced this problem, there are often conflicts between different dictionaries on my Android. But luckily, there is a way to deal with this frequent mixing.
1. The next time you type a word and a word from another dictionary appears instead, long press it, and then delete it. This word was probably saved in the most frequently used words, which is why it often reappears in spelling propositions even when you type in another language.
2. It could also be caused by a third party keyboard application, like Gboard, SwiftKey, Ginger, etc. Check if there is an update available for the keyboard app you are using on your Android, otherwise you may consider removing it if the problem persists and bothers you.
Problem 8: Automatically save media from WhatsApp to Gallery
One of the things that can be a bit annoying sometimes is that all the media files we receive on WhatsApp are automatically saved to Gallery. Fortunately, it is possible to stop this action.
All you need to do is just go to the WhatsApp images using “Find Files” and then create a file which you will name “.nomedia”. Then restart your Android device, and all WhatsApp media files will be hidden, so you won't find them in your Galleries anymore.
Problem 9: apps error
There are many times when we encounter application errors, such as some applications continually showing you alerts or messages, or some that keep sending you advertisements.
A good way to solve this problem is to start your Android device in safe mode. To do this, long press the power button until the boot menu appears. Then long press "Power off" and a message will appear asking if you want to restart the device in safe mode. Confirm the action. After entering Safe Mode on your Android, uninstall the broken apps.
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