Samsung Galaxy S - Performance Tips & Tricks

There are several steps you can take to make sure your Galaxy S runs smoothly. Below are several suggestions from C Spire.

Galaxy S 2.3.6 Software Upgrade:

Install the latest Galaxy S 2.3.6 update
http://www.cspire.com/updates



Apps:

1. Keep Apps Up to Date on your Galaxy S
It’s not always the operating system that causes you grief. If you feel an app is slowing you—or your phone—down, check the Android Market for an update.
o Launch the Android Market.
o Tap the Menu Button.
o Select My Apps.
o Check each app for updates on the right.
2. Install the free Android app “History Eraser” to speed up your Galaxy S
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.eraser&hl=en
3. Use App Cache Cleaner to speed up your Galaxy S
Some apps keep a record of data to help with load times, but if you don’t use the app often, those records can eventually gum the works. It will remove useless data from every app on your device at the touch of a button, or it can clean apps individually via a handy search bar. Check out the free app “App Cache Cleaner” in the Android Market. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.cache

Galaxy S Device Settings:
1. Turn Off Background Data to save battery life on your Galaxy S
Apps aren’t the only thing to run in the background. Such services as Facebook, Twitter or WeatherBug constantly download data so that when you launch them, all the content is up to date. That’s easy to stop.
o Open the Settings app on your phone => Click Data Manager => De-select Background Data.
2. Turn off WiFi and Bluetooth to save battery life on your Galaxy S
3. Restart your Galaxy S once a week
3. Turn off mobile data to fully maximize battery life on your Galaxy S
When battery life is getting very low, you can disable data and just use the phone and text messaging until you can recharge. You can also do this when you aren't using data for email, apps, etc and really extend your battery life. Install the free aapp Data Link Switch in the Android Market.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.datalinkswitch