How to Speed Up a Slow Android Tablet: Complete Guide

This guide will explain how to improve the performance of an Android tablet that has become slow over time. If you are not planning to replace your device with a new model, you can follow some practical tips to optimize its use and make it more fluid. The techniques described are useful for anyone who owns an Android tablet and wants to extend its useful life without having to replace it.

The slowing down of a tablet can be caused by various factors, including the presence of malware, superfluous apps that consume resources, or lack of storage space. By following the steps in this guide, you can identify and solve these problems, thus improving the performance of your device.

The proposed solutions include antivirus scanning to eliminate any malware, removal of unnecessary apps, and optimization of storage space. These interventions can make a significant difference in the speed and responsiveness of the tablet.

Prerequisites

• An Android tablet
• Access to Google Play Store (if the tablet has Google services)
• Access to the tablet's Settings
• Any third-party antivirus applications (optional)

How to speed up the Android tablet

By following this step-by-step guide, you will get a faster and more performing Android tablet, improving its performance without having to replace it.

• Check for malware

  Open the Google Play Store.

  Tap on your profile image in the top right corner.

  Choose the Play Protect option from the menu.

  Press the Scan button.

  Wait for the system to scan the apps present.

  If there are no problems, you will see a message indicating that no harmful apps have been found. Otherwise, you will find the list of threats identified and the actions taken to neutralize them.

  If you own a tablet without Google services, such as those distributed by Huawei, launch the Optimizer application and tap the Virus Scan button.

  If you own a Samsung tablet, go to the menu Settings > Device Care and Battery > Device Protection > App Protection > Turn On.

• Remove unnecessary apps

  Tap on the app icon in the app drawer or on the Home screen.

  Touch the Uninstall option from the opened menu.

  Press the Uninstall button.

  Open the Settings of Android.

  Tap on the gear symbol on the Home screen or in the drawer.

  Open the Apps section.

  If necessary, press the Show all [X] apps or Installed apps option.

  Examine the list of applications and tap on the name of the app that is no longer useful to you.

  If present, press the Unused apps option to view a list of applications that you have not opened for a long time.

• Examine storage space and files

  Open the Google Files application.

  If this is the first run, press the Continue button.

  Authorize access to memory by the application, answering affirmatively to the various warnings proposed.

  Move to ON, if requested, the switch Allow access to manage all files.

  In the initial screen of Files, tap on the symbol

VERIFICATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING: How to test if it works and what to do if it fails

At the end of this guide, you will be able to verify the effectiveness of the operations performed to speed up your tablet and solve any problems encountered during the process.

Verify the presence of malware

• If you have used Play Protect, make sure you see the message "No harmful apps were found".
• If you have used the Optimizer application on Huawei tablets, check that the scan did not detect any viruses.
• If you have used the built-in protection on Samsung tablets, check that no apps are reported as dangerous.
• If you have chosen a third-party antivirus, follow the specific instructions of the application to verify the scan results.

Verify the removal of unnecessary apps

• Check that the uninstalled apps are no longer present in the app drawer or on the Home screen.
• Verify that the space occupied by the apps has decreased in the Android settings.
• If you have used the "Unused apps" section, make sure the listed apps have been removed.

Verify storage space

• Open the Google Files app and check the available space.
• Verify that bulky files have been deleted or moved.
• Make sure there is enough free space for system and app updates.

Troubleshooting

If the tablet continues to be slow after following all the steps, consider the following options:

• Perform a factory reset, but make sure to back up your data before proceeding.
• Consider updating the tablet's operating system, if available.
• If the problem persists, you may need to replace the tablet with a newer model.

Educational Summary and Practical Invitation

At the end of this guide, you will have acquired the necessary skills to improve the performance of your Android tablet through a series of targeted actions. Here is a summary of the key steps:

• Perform an antivirus scan to eliminate any malware.
• Remove unnecessary apps to free up space and resources.
• Examine the storage space and delete unnecessary files.

These tips will allow you to optimize your device without having to replace it. Now that you know the steps, put into practice what you have learned and enjoy a faster and more responsive tablet.