Smartphones are a big part of our daily lives. From calling to watching TV, attending work meetings and even gaming, smartphones are many people’s favorite choice. Although smartphones these days are powered by powerful processors and massive RAM, they sometimes encounter technical glitches and bugs.
They can be frustrating and the persistent problems with smartphones can even make your life miserable. However, with the right knowledge and practice, you can successfully troubleshoot your smartphone without the help of a professional.
This article is for those who are tired of encountering smartphone problems regularly. Here we will identify some of the most common software problems and how you can fix them yourself. So read through the article, take note of what bugs exist on your smartphone and write it down for future reference, or you can just bookmark this page and come back whenever you encounter any problem.
Most common software problems
Although the new smartphones have specs that rival many mid-range office and home computers, they can still run into occasional issues. Here are some of the most common software problems that occur on many smartphones:
- App crashes: Apps close abruptly or freeze on the welcome screen
- Pending issues: Slow performance with significant latency to process a simple command
- Battery drain: The battery drains quickly even while performing the simplest tasks and even when left in standby mode
- Overheating problem: Your phone may get a little warm while gaming or performing very demanding tasks, but at high temperatures
- Bluetooth connectivity issue: Can’t find your nearby Bluetooth devices
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How to solve Isuuse?
While hardware problems require the help of a professional, you can easily fix most software problems yourself. Let’s see how you can fix the above-mentioned problems without paying an exorbitant amount to a smartphone technician:
1. App crashes
Apps can crash while you are using them due to a number of reasons such as high traffic on the interconnected app’s server, low storage space on your phone, or low RAM. Here are some ways you can solve these problems:
- Restart the app: Close the app, clear it from recent apps and restart the app.
- Clear cache: Open your settings and find ‘Apps’, then navigate to the app you’re having trouble with and open the settings. Here you will find a button that says ‘clear cache’. Tap it and restart the application.
- Check for updates: Outdated apps can often crash, so check if the problematic app has an updated version in the App Store or Play Store. Install if you find an update.
- Reinstall the app: If none of the above methods work, as a last resort you can uninstall and reinstall the app. But it can erase your app data and your progress with the app.
2. Pending issues
Hanging up is a term used to describe the poor performance of a smartphone. Users usually encounter such issues when the phone is a bit older. Here are some ways to troubleshoot problems:
- Restart your phone: Simply long press the power button and click “Restart” in the pop-up that appears.
- Check storage: Go to file manager or “Files” on your device and check if you have enough storage space left. If not, move some files to the cloud or external storage and delete unwanted files.
- Close all recent apps: You can view and clear your recent apps by swiping up and holding on your home screen, or by clicking the Recent Apps button at the bottom of your screen.
- To disable background run: Go to “Settings” > “Apps”, manually select each application and manually turn off the wallpaper.
- Update operating system (OS): Go to Settings, go to the ‘About phone’ section and then tap ‘Software update’. If available, install the new version via a stable WiFi connection.
3. Battery drain problems
When your smartphone battery drains quickly even with minimal use, it is a battery drain problem. Try these quick fixes to fix this problem:
- Lower your brightness: If you mainly use your smartphone indoors, set the brightness lower to reduce power consumption.
- To enable battery saver: You may find the battery saver option in your notification bar or settings, under battery.
- Close background apps: The apps you have recently used may be running in the background. Close them from recent apps.
4. Overheating problem
The problem of overheating is a major problem that can even cause the phone to explode if left unchecked. Overheating problems can be solved by:
- Keep out of sunlight: Exposing your phone to sunlight for extended periods of time may cause it to overheat.
- Close games: Playing graphic games for a long time can cause your phone to overheat.
- Scan for viruses: Viruses and malware can overload your phone’s processor, which can lead to overheating.
- Remove case: Some phone cases do not conduct heat very well, causing heat to be trapped inside. In case of persistent over-healing, try using your phone without a case.
5. Bluetooth connectivity issue
Today, Bluetooth is used to connect a range of gadgets to a smartphone, including wireless earphones, smartwatches and other wearable devices. So if you are having Bluetooth connection issues, you need quick fixes:
- Restart the Bluetooth device: If the Bluetooth device does not appear in your scan list, try restarting the device.
- Restart Bluetooth: Turn Bluetooth off and then back on to reestablish the connection.
- Reset Bluetooth device: Most Bluetooth devices today allow you to clear their memory and restore factory settings.
- To verify compatibility: Check the specifications of your Bluetooth device and make sure it is compatible with your smartphone.
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Conclusion
Over the years, smartphones have become an extension of an individual. It’s safe to say that many of us cannot tolerate any discomfort with our smartphones. However, we often encounter software errors, especially when using an older smartphone.
In this article, we’ve seen some of the most common software problems you may encounter and explained some quick fixes to potentially resolve them without calling in a professional. So, what other smartphone problems bother you? Let us know in the comments and we’ll try to respond next time.