Do android devices have a cache?

[maumau]

Like computers?

My note 10.1 which I love has started lagging a bit. For instance scrolling through a myBB page isn't smooth and sometimes CandyCrush also sticks.

The Ookla android speed test shows download at 3.51 Mbps which is fine on a 4 meg line. My note is the only device connected to the router.

Is there a cache that should be cleared every now and then?

Thank you.

 

[Raithlin]

Yes, especially on a Samsung device.

Go into Settings, storage I think. You'll see A clear cache button if I remember it correctly.

 

[biometrics]

Try doing a device reset maybe?

 

[Raithlin]

Try doing a device reset maybe?

Device reset you lose everything. My wife's Galaxy A3 improved when i did a cache clear.

 

[maumau]

Jeez Raithlin, that made a huge difference, i've never cleared it. Going to look at the separate apps I never use and clear anything there too.

Thank you.

 

[maumau]

Try doing a device reset maybe?

Tks Bio, I did try switching on and off a few times but not much difference.

 

[stricken]

i suggest flashing it with something like cyanogen

 

[biometrics]

Tks Bio, I did try switching on and off a few times but not much difference.

Not restart, reset: On my Sony:

Settings
Backup & reset
Factory data reset
RESET PHONE

This will ERASE YOUR DATA.

 

[maumau]

i suggest flashing it with something like cyanogen

Is that rooting the phone? Waaaay too scared to do that. Tks anyway

 

[maumau]

Not restart, reset: On my Sony:

Settings
Backup & reset
Factory data reset
RESET PHONE

This will ERASE YOUR DATA.

Hmm bio, think I'll go to a samsung shop and ask them to reset.

Nervous about that backup and reset option on the tablet but if it needs to be done so be it.

 

[Raithlin]

Hmm bio, think I'll go to a samsung shop and ask them to reset.

Nervous about that backup and reset option on the tablet but if it needs to be done so be it.

Stick with it for a while, see if the clear cache made enough of a difference.