Why is my Android phone so slow?

Why does my phone get slower over time? There are a variety of reasons. Fortunately, in many cases, you can prevent these problems by performing some of the steps above on a regular basis.

Background activity: Just like on your desktop or laptop, the more apps you have running in the background, the slower it will run. Older phones, in particular, are not designed for a lot of background activity. Therefore, limit the apps you install on your phone and check their settings to prevent them from running in the background when you don't need them. Finally, make sure you check your apps regularly to remove those you don't really need.

Poor settings: Some app settings may be preventing your phone from reaching its performance capacity. It's worth checking individual app settings.

You are running an older version: Some versions of Android have bugs or bottlenecks. It is important to use the latest version of Android.

Defective hardware: things do break and wear out. Hardware problems can prevent your phone from reaching full speed. It could be restricted heat, a defective CPU or RAM or a faulty battery. If all else has failed, including resetting, then it's time to check the actual hardware.