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Why is my phone so slow?

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Your storage may be reaching its limits. Free up some space by deleting unnecessary apps and files, and consider looking into one of the many apps designed to help your reclaim free space.

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How do I close running apps?

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Android suspends apps that aren't being used, so having multiple apps open won't actually slow down your phone. Still, you can close them if you need to. Open the Recent Apps screen and swipe away the apps you want to close. Avoid any task killer apps, as these may make your phone actually perform worse.

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How can I check for and remove viruses?

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Your Android phone cannot get virsues in the traditional sense. You can, however, download and install malicious apps that were disguised as something harmless. If you suspect that an app you have is malicious, uninstall it like you would any app on your device.

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What's the easiest way to get my phone running quickly again?

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You'll get the most results by performing a factory reset of your phone. This will delete all of the data on the device and reset it to its default settings. Make sure you back up everything that you want to keep before proceeding with the reset. Performing the reset will usually have your phone running as quickly as when you first got it.

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What is the best anti-virus app for Android?

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As long as you don't install anything from outside of the Play Store, there is no chance of getting a virus. Anti-virus apps would make your phone even slower.

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How can I change king user root to superuser root?

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Download superuser, and also system app remover. Remove king user with it, and it'll be replaced with superuser.

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What is the difference between a dual-, quad- and octa-core processor?

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A dual-core processor has two CPUs, while quad core has four, and octa core has eight.

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How do I transfer my pictures to my PC?

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Plug the USB charger from your phone to computer and transfer via Windows Explorer.

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How do I connect a pen drive into an Android phone?

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Use an OTG (On The Go) cable. Insert it into the charging port, plug in your pen drive and access it using the "My Files" application. You can also connect a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to your device similarly!

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If I reset my phone to factory settings, will I lose my phone contacts?

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Yes, if you haven't synced your contacts with your Google account. If you want to back your contacts up, just sync them.

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Will having too many apps cause my phone to overheat?

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Yes, having countless apps open will slow down your device.

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What app can I use to speed up my smartphone?

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Clean master is a great option and CM security is the best as this provides a phone boost, junk cleaning and virus scanning.

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