Slow app performance can be frustrating, but there are several steps you can take to address this issue:

1. Update Software #

• Operating System: Ensure your smartphone’s operating system (iOS or Android) is up-to-date. These updates often include performance improvements and bug fixes.   1. Three reasons to update your operating system – Northeastern ITS its.northeastern.edu
• Apps: Regularly update your apps from the app store. Outdated apps can become incompatible or inefficient over time.   1. Top Reasons Why Your Mobile App is Slow and How to Fix it | ClassCover Support intercom.help

2. Free Up Storage Space #

• Delete Unused Apps: Remove apps you no longer use to free up storage space.   1. Delete unused apps and free up space – Files by Google Help support.google.com
• Clear Cache: Clear the cache for individual apps to remove temporary files that can slow down performance.   1. How to Clear Your Android Cache & Why You Should Do It – Avast www.avast.com
• Offload Apps: On iOS, you can offload apps to remove them but retain their data, allowing you to reinstall them later without losing your progress.   1. Apple iPhone – Offload Unused Apps – Verizon www.verizon.com

3. Close Background Apps #

• Android: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and swipe away unwanted apps.
• iOS: Double-tap the home button (or swipe up from the bottom of the screen on newer models) to see running apps, then swipe up to close them.

4. Restart Your Phone #

• A simple restart can often resolve temporary software glitches that are causing performance issues.

5. Check for Malware #

• If your phone is experiencing unusual behavior or slowdowns, scan it for malware using a reputable antivirus app.

6. Consider a Factory Reset #

• As a last resort, if none of the above solutions work, you can perform a factory reset. However, this will erase all your data, so be sure to back it up first.