Common Android issues and how to fix them - Android Lovers

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Common Android issues and how to fix them

Many users complain about errors in syncing accounts, charging their battery and other issues in their Android phones. Sometimes you phone's screen breaks because of impact. Here are some fixes. 

Android smartphones have certain issues and concerns that can be slightly confusing for consumers but to make things easy we have listed down some tweaks that can help you make the experience better on your device.

Increase battery life

Many smartphones don’t offer a long battery backup and while it has been a nuisance for some time, you can try the following tips to improve your battery life.

Turn off GPS: Settings -> Location -> Battery saving









Turn off NFC and Android Beam:

 Settings -> Under Wireless & Networks press more -> NFC/Android Beam 






Adjust screen brightness: Settings -> Display -> Brightness 




Sync only important data: Settings -> Open Account -> Untick sync 




Apps crashing/Slow UI/Freezing:


App crashing often occurs because of the permissions that might or might not have been given to it. While KitKat doesn’t have a built-in feature to sort this, you can use third-party apps to sort this issue. Also, sometimes an app can freeze, leaving you stranded with no way to close it. In such situations you can use the ‘Force Stop’ option from the app manager to stop the app. 



In addition, slow UI and freezing can also result from an almost full storage space. This can be sorted by cleaning app caches and deleting unused apps. You can use an app like CleanMaster to regularly clean the app caches.

Yet another reason for app crashing and freezing could be that they aren’t up to date. Make sure that you Android version and apps are up to date. You can do this from Settings -> About Phone -> System Update.

Call drops and Connectivity issues:


Many smartphone users complain about dropped calls. This is often not your phone’s fault. Sometimes, you may be using a SIM convertor to use a micro-SIM as a mini-SIM or a nano-SIM as a micro-SIM and so on. This could cause problems in the connection, leading to dropped calls. Alternatively, you may have got your SIM cut from a local store in order to convert it to micro or nano. If the SIM is not cut correctly, it could cause problems in calls. It is always advisable to get your service provider to give you a brand new micro or nano-SIM.

Call performance is also enhanced by changing from 3G to 2G data services. Most users are on 3G+2G connections, which results in your phone often shifting between bands. If you’re not doing a lot of downloads or using much data, then you can use 2G instead of 3G for better calling performance. 

Do this by going into Settings -> Under Wireless & Networks press More -> Mobile Networks -> Preferred Network Type.



Connectivity issues with Bluetooth, WiFi etc. can most often be solved by simply toggling or resetting the specific connection. Another thing that works is switching on the Airplane Mode for 30 seconds and then turning it to normal mode again.

Of course there are many issues that we may have missed here. We welcome our readers to put forth any problems they have faced in the comments section and we will try our best to add a fix to it by updating this article.

Source: Digit







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