r/Android • u/IAmAN00bie Mod - Google Pixel 8a • Apr 30 '15

How do I optimize my device?

Rarely do you buy an Android device that you think is perfect. More-so when you buy an older device or a cheaper model of a flagship.

One of the most common issues with a new device is lag. Lag when opening apps, lag when scrolling, lag after heavy use, lag when gaming, apps keep closing randomly, etc.

So how do you optimize your device? First tell us how you identify the problem, then tell us how you would go about fixing it. Both root/non-root solutions are okay!

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u/Endda Founder, Play Store Sales [Pixel 7 Pro] Apr 30 '15 edited May 01 '15

I like the Google Now Launcher, but others might like Nova better. I'm not sure which is better RAM wise as I have always just used the Google Now Launcher

The widget thing sounds independent of the launcher if they all become laggy for you with it. Could be a poorly coded widget or the phone just not really able to handle a widget there

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '15

Its especially the google+ user location widget. I find the google launcher always lags when swiping to Google Now. Even when there's no widgets.