When your phone gets a notification or alert, such as incoming SMS, it doesn’t vibrate, leading to your missing important calls or messages. There are a few possible reasons why your device isn’t vibrating. For example, you may have changed one of the vibration settings, or the vibration motor has failed. Phone not vibrating when …
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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 …
If you own an Android device, you know that the Android OS needs to be updated on a frequent basis. These updates enhance the overall performance of your device by fixing some bugs, advancing security, and adding the latest features. You may wonder if you can update your Android device if there is no SIM …