Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Top 7 Ways To Prevent Slowdown And Sluggishness Of 3GB Memory
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 may multitask applications better than Note 2, but the 3GB RAM installed isn't unlimited and still subject to some lags or sluggishness. Here are quick solutions to bring back the glory of Galaxy Note 3's big memory.
Built-In Task Manager
Press and hold the 'Home' key to display the Task Manager listing all running applications on the Galaxy Note 3. You can click on the 'X' icon at the lower right-hand corner of the Task Manager to close all of them instantly. You may swipe as well to close individual running applications. At times, when the RAM is having problems due to several applications at once, use the Task Manager to quickly free memory on the phablet.
Close Apps Properly
If you are not comfortable on launching the Task Manager often, close applications using the back soft key instead of the Home button. Home button puts the current application on the background to keep it in memory if you want to view it again while the Back button closes the application instead and requires you to launch the app if you desire to view contents again. Some users fail on the Back key closing function and uses Home button that pounders all apps on the RAM. Closing apps properly will help both the memory and the battery.
Removing Apps Rarely Used
Google and Samsung apps are installed for a reason but adding more bulk on the bloatware with unnecessary applications will not help the Galaxy Note 3. Ensure you check the apps list regularly and remove those things you don't need any more or rarely used. Uninstalling rarely used apps will help the RAM, battery and resolve some internal system errors you may not know about caused by poorly written apps.
Clearing the Cache
Every app including browsers and social network clients leave cache files inside your device as basis of the last content similar to a computer. But cache files can cause clutter without your knowledge and later on sludge the performance of the Galaxy Note 3. Go to the Application Manager inside the settings of Galaxy Note 3 and click on specific apps you want to clear cache. Another set of apps you should be checking are browsers which keep records of your last browsing data. Inside the browser's settings, find the clear cache or data to free up memory. Clearing the cache can boost app loading and even fix app errors.
Refresh the Galaxy Note 3
Android OS has its own RAM management but devices still need some refreshing from time to time. Whenever you have charged the Galaxy Note 3 to full battery, reboot the phablet by turning it off, wait for 10 seconds then switch it on again. It will refresh all apps, free some memory load and even read the accurate battery level.
Install An Antivirus App
Malicious wares and viruses can cause trouble in the system and don't be complacent because of Samsung Knox Security suite. It is still better to be safe than suffer factory reset due to infestations of malware.
Avoid Using Third-Party Battery Savers Or Task Managers
There are many battery saving and task managing apps available free on the Play Store but do you know which among them really works and written perfectly? Samsung installed their own because it is designed for Galaxy Note 3 and will not cause any negative impact on the system compared to other apps developed by third-parties. Use them instead of downloading other brands.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is no doubt the most powerful phablet ever made but hardcore usage can even cause performance impact, especially if it's used carelessly.