MUST READ! 5 Things You Shouldn’t Do With Your Android Device

We use our smartphones for many
things in our professional and
private lives. Therefore, we should
try to ensure they last as long as
possible. Many take precautions like
installing anti-virus software and
closing background apps, but are
these steps really necessary? Here
are five things you’re doing wrong
with your Android device.

1. Using task killers or manually
closing applications
Many of us use task killers or close
applications manually from the
recent apps menu. But without
realizing it that could be harming the
performance of our device.

When we first open an app, part of
its data is becomes stored in the
RAM. This means that when you
open the app a second time, it will
load faster because of the existence
of this previously cached data.

If you remove the app from the
recent apps menu, or delete the
cache, the data stored in the RAM is
lost also. If you then wish to reopen
it you have to start this process
again.

Only close applications if you must,
for instance, if they are draining a
lot of battery or occupying too many
resources while in the background.

2. Using more than one antivirus app
If you feel that you need an antivirus
program on your Android device
then you should bear in mind that
they take up resources like RAM and
battery: these are intensive
applications that run in the
background all the time. But having
more than one doesn’t make you
safer. If you decide to use an
antivirus app then make sure you
choose wisely among the many
available and only use one at a time.

3. Ignoring software updates
The operating system of your
smartphone needs to be updated
periodically to repair deficiencies in
security. As soon as you notice an
update, accept it. You can even set up
your Android device to update
automatically. The security of your
phone will thank you. It will perform
better and be more efficient.

4. Downloading applications from
unreliable sources
Android APK files can be
manipulated to contain malicious
software which can infect your
device. Make sure all your downloads
come from reliable sources such as
the Google Play Store.

5. Not restarting your smartphone
There is a lot of controversy
surrounding this topic. However,
rebooting your device once a week is
‘healthy’. On the one hand, memory
is saved and temporarily cached data
is deleted because it is no longer
needed. On the other hand,
sometimes memory is blocked and
that temporary data is not deleted,
which can lead to slowdowns.