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8 settings that make your phone feel faster

A few small setting changes can make your phone feel faster without buying a new one. All you need to do is just make some changes in your setting.

Edited By: Divya| Published By: Divya| Published: Jan 21, 2026, 09:30 PM (IST)

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Reduce Animations

Turning off or reducing system animations makes apps open quicker and menus feel more responsive, even on slightly older phones.

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Limit Background Apps

Restricting background activity for unused apps frees up RAM and helps your phone focus on what you’re actually using.

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Clear App Cache

Clearing cache data removes temporary clutter that can slow down apps over time, especially social media and shopping apps.

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Disable Unused Features

Turning off features like always-on Bluetooth, NFC, or location for unused apps can improve overall system responsiveness.

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Update Your Apps

Keeping apps updated ensures performance fixes and bug improvements, which often make apps run smoother than older versions.

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Turn Off Auto Sync

Limiting auto-sync for emails, cloud storage, and social apps reduces background load and helps the phone feel quicker.

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Free Up Storage

Phones slow down when storage is almost full. Deleting unused apps, videos, and downloads improves speed noticeably.

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Restart Regularly

Restarting your phone once every few days clears memory, stops stuck processes, and keeps the system running smoothly.