When a phone hangs, this is the one that has most likely been used past its limit, according to IT experts. Your device’s ram, storage space and how you use it all influence the smooth processing of tasks, they said

Low RAM

A phone with a low Random Access Memory (RAM) capacity is only able to run a number of apps at the same time. Using several apps on a low RAM phone usually causes the phone to hang so often, especially when you’ve been using it for a long time.

Low storage

Smartphones have limited storage capacity and there’s just so much you can have on your device before it gets filled up. Data for videos, games and photos take up a lot of space on our phones and sufficient storage space is required for your smartphone to process tasks uninterrupted. Using up over 80 percent of your device’s storage will most likely result in your mobile phone hanging or freezing.

Malware apps

Mobile apps that are downloaded from risky sites or sources that are not trustworthy usually contain viruses (malwares) that are harmful to your phone. These viruses interfere with your phone’s background processes and eventually cause your phone to hang up.

Overheating

Continuous use of your phone while it is heating up causes your phone to hang and sometimes restart. A smartphone’s heat should normally be between 35 and 38 Celsius, anything higher is abnormal and will lead to cell phone hang problems.

Obsolete software

Out-dated software versions can also cause your phone to hang. System software is regularly updated to fix bugs that may hinder your phone

Clear recent data

Several apps on your phone store pieces of data while you use them and over time it clogs your phone’s ram which causes your phone to hang. To Clear these recent data; Go to SETTINGS >>> APPS >>> SELECT A FREQUENTLY USED APP (e.g. Browser) >>> STORAGE >>> CLEAR DATA. Apply this process to other apps that you use frequently to free up your phone’s memory and reduce hanging.

Uninstall suspicious apps Applications that are not downloaded from your phone’s default app store commonly contain viruses that affect your device’s performance. Uninstall these apps and restrain