Phone is slow
Step 1 of 4
Restart the phone
Press and hold the power button, then tap Restart.
Menu names may be slightly different on your phone brand.
Restart the phone
Press and hold the power button, then tap Restart.
Close apps you are not using
Swipe up from the bottom and hold, then tap Clear all.
Free up storage
A phone that is almost full gets slow. Check the free space in this menu.
Settings›StorageUpdate the phone
Open this menu and tap Check for update.
Settings›System›System update
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