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4 tips for optimizing the gaming performance of your Android smartphone

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Android smartphonesAndroid smartphones are getting better with the latest technological innovations. They have evolved past the stage of using them for making calls, sending texts, snapping photos and browsing the internet. In fact, the recent ones have almost bridged the gap between laptops and mobile devices. Majority of gamers know that there is world of tanks accounts for sale on the internet. Without mincing words, most of the smartphones in the market now come with lots of exciting features to enhance their battery life, graphic quality and overall efficiency.

The Android OS platform is flexible and allows users to customize their devices. Within the past few years, the mobile version of console games was released to users and plans are in place to launch more. Mobile game developers keep trying their best to offer the same experience on different platforms. Check out some ways to boost the gaming performance of your mobile device.

1. Uninstall all unnecessary apps

There are thousands of free games in Google’s Play Store as we speak. Users often download as many apps as possible. Some of these apps will just be opened once and ignored for months. They only take up space and can even drain the juices of your device. This is because most of them are bound to run in the background. At times, they may be the apps that came with your device. The best thing is to disable them in order to have extra space and make your battery last longer. Another option is to visit social media sites with your browser instead of using their apps. In addition, you can check the battery feature to discover the apps that are draining your battery.

2. Look out for updates

Updating the firmware of your device is the first step to boosting your device performance and security. This simple task can be done by anyone and there is no need to waste time. It’s common for some manufacturers to inform users as soon as a new security patch is available. To have access to it, just select the Software Update feature on your device settings. You will be asked to confirm downloading if any update is ready.

3. Alter sync settings

Almost all mobile device users sync their email, contacts or photos to a particular server. Syncing takes place in the background and can adversely affect the battery of a smartphone. It’s advisable to check the sync settings and make the necessary changes from time to time. Try to disable the auto sync option of the accounts and the affected apps that you intend to stop completely.

4. Consider factory reset

Smartphones may start lagging after using them for a while. This may be your last resort after trying all other viable options. It’s also ideal for users who are skeptical about installing a custom ROM or rooting their device. Remember to back up all important data before taking this step. The factory reset option works most of the time and your phone will be as good as new.

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