Why your Android phone is hanging and how to fix it
Tech • 2d ago
I have been using my Samsung Galaxy A05s for over a year now, but it started hanging before it even turned one. At first, it seemed random and frustrating. I can see the app I want to open. I tap it, and nothing happens. So, I try again; still, it doesn’t move.
Sometimes, the phone is ringing, but the caller’s name doesn’t appear, and the screen remains unresponsive. It is impossible to pick up the call, and you’re just there, locked out of your unlocked device.
The more it happened, the more attention I paid to what was actually happening. After a few adjustments, the hanging significantly reduced and became manageable. Many users find themselves in a situation where their phones begin to exhibit the sluggish behaviour typically reserved for ageing hardware.
Once a user understands wha...