Have you ever downloaded an app on your Android device, only to find it mysteriously missing later? You’re not alone. This article guides you through simple yet effective steps to locate and recover any app that seems to have vanished from your device. If you can’t find an installed app on your Android device, check …
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Ever wonder why your notifications vanish before you even get a chance to read them when you unlock your Android phone? This may happen for a few reasons. Your phone might be set to “Do Not Disturb” mode, which keeps things quiet by hiding alerts when the screen wakes up. Or, it could be how …
App Data and App Cache (or cached data) both help with the good functioning of apps on Android. App data and app cache can both be cleared for specific purposes. What is the difference between the two? App Data includes necessary files that permanently store information needed by the app e.g. sign-in info and saved …
Your mobile’s RAM (Random Access Memory) is constantly in use to run background and foreground applications. What does clearing RAM on your phone do? If you clear the RAM on your phone, some background apps and processes will shut down, running apps will restart, and a small amount of memory will be cleared. Your device …
Deleting apps from your phone seems like the easiest way to free up some storage on your Android phone. However, do deleted apps still take up some space in your storage? Most apps fully delete all the files and data from your phone immediately and no longer take up any space on your phone. Some …
OneDrive is a cloud storage service by Microsoft that comes with Android to provide users with 5GB of free cloud storage to save their important files. But is it beneficial? Can you unlink OneDrive from Android? OneDrive is a helpful tool, but it can be unlinked if you are not interested in uploading your files …
After using an Android phone for a year or more, many users feel the device not as fast as when it was in new condition. What are the reasons for this slowdown? The most common reasons that make your Android device slow over time include: Why do Android devices slow down after a year or …
Do you want to factory reset your Android device but are wondering whether it’ll remove the software updates you have installed? The answer is no. A factory reset will not remove Android updates you’ve already installed on your device. However, performing a factory data reset does remove all your stored data along with your network …
Rooting your phone can give you access to features and apps you previously didn’t have. Once in a while, however, you may need to factory reset your phone, e.g. if it’s getting slower or buggy. Will a factory reset remove root from your Android device? A factory reset cannot remove the root. Factory data reset …
One of the most basic purposes of a smartphone today is to be carried and used on the go, typically in a pocket or a bag. In this regard, you may like to know about the Pocket mode feature on your devices and why it can be useful. Pocket mode uses a mobile’s proximity sensor …