How to Prevent your Mobile Phone from Freezing and Hanging

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Freezing/Hanging of mobile phone is the worst thing that no-one desires to come

across. Almost every smartphone, whether its Nokia, Samsung, Micromax or any other, after prolong use one or the other time phone begins to freeze/hang too often. Sometimes even a few weeks old phone would hang up unexpectedly. Mobile phone is a small version of any general computer and laptop, it can contain RAM, External memory, different OS like Android, Symbian, Windows and so, Different processors, Graphics, Camera and lot more. If they can freeze/hang up why can't mobile phone. If you don't take good care of your mobile phone, it might create troubles for you because you can live without your favorite food but you can't live without your mobile phone even for single day.

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Reasons which might cause mobile phone to freeze/hang -

1. Running several applications/tasks at one time.
2. Installing applications in phone memory instead of external memory (Memory card)
3. Keeping internal memory (RAM) full.
4. Keeping external memory full.
5. Using heavy themes on standby mode.
6. Not deleting cookies, caches, log files.
7. Installing too many apps.
8. Running heavy applications on low memory.

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Different ways through which you can prevent your mobile phone from hanging/freezing :-

1. Always install/place applications and other data in external memory (memory card) if internal memory is too low, so that whenever any app runs it will get space to store temporary data in internal memory and because of this you can run multiple apps at the same time without any hassles.
2. Uninstall unnecessary apps when not in use for long time as it will eat up memory unnecessarily. You can install them again via setup files whenever you feel like through file manager or store them in computer or laptop and transfer them back when required.
3. Keep solely those themes which you are using currently and move/place rest of them in your computer. Doing this will not only free up memory but will also speed up your mobile.
4. Never run apps that doesn't seem to be supported by your phone like variation in screen resolutions, running apps which are compatible with higher Os.
5. Free up memory by deleting/moving songs, eBooks, videos, apps, wallpapers, images, old msgs, contacts and files which are not in use since long to computer. Import them back whenever required.
6. Never run heavy apps if mobile phone does not host enough RAM (Internal memory).
7. Shut down processes which are in the background when running heavy app. Mobile phone operating systems like android have inbuilt task manger through which you can close processes which are running in the background. You can download task manager like "Advanced task killer" or "Easy task killer" from application market.
8. Install smart antivirus software package on your mobile because if your device is infected with virus, it automatically slows down, virus can also cause fatal damage to the software. Delete unnecessary cookies, cache files.
9. If you're using a low budget mobile phone, make sure you do not run multiple apps at the same time.
10. While surfing internet do not run multiple tabs or perform multiple tasks because it slows down processor and consumes lot of RAM.
11. Free up internal as well as external memory as much as you can by deleting/moving unnecessary files.
12. Always keep your mobile phone software up-to-date

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Get rid of hang instantly :-

• If your phone hangs, to get rid of it instantly, simply remove the battery and after few min reinsert it and start your phone.

In Sony Xperia  S, P, GO, U, SL, Z Series

• Press the Camera, Volume Up button and Power button simultaneously for 5-10 seconds , phone will restart.

In Nokia Lumia series

• Press the volume up or down and power button simultaneously for 5-10 seconds

In Samsung Galaxy S3 S4 S5

1. Download & install "Dummy file generator" from Google play store.
2. Open the app and go to internal memory tab.
3. Select "Generate FULL" and generate dummy files till storage is full.
4. YES, your phone will hang and freeze couple of times (Just remove & reinsert the battery again).
5. Keep on generating dummy files till memory if full.
6. Now, select "Delete", this will delete all dummy files, that's it. Hanging and freezing problem should not occur now.

If nothing helps, feasibly the problem must be a hardware problem and not a software problem. It is recommended to show your mobile phone to an authorized service center.

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How to Save a Wet Mobile Phone or Tablet

So you have just dropped your gizmo in a puddle of water may be in swimming pool, fish tank or getting caught in a hefty shower and you are worried that it may be damaged or completely dead. But don't panic, you can still rescue your gizmo if you act quick.

First & Foremost - Turn it off & Disassemble it

Be quick to remove gizmo from puddle of water and TURN IT OFF immediately without wasting a second. Now, you have stopped the power supply, so further damage to gizmo cannot be done. If you wish to dip it into water again then you can, it won't cause damage anymore till power supply is NOT resumed. Dismantle any add-on like battery, Sim card,  memory card, cords. If feasible, try to unscrew entire body parts for quick and perfect drying.

Time to Dry

Its time to dry the circuit board, wires, buttons and processors inside which can be achieved by various ways like -

1. Silica gel packets - Usually silica gel packets are found in brand new products like bags, shoes and also in food, grocery items. You can also buy them separately from stores for few dollars. Place your wet mobile phone or tablet with lots of silica gel packets in a box or plastic bag. Silica gel is a drying agent which is specially used to absorb moisture effectively. Leave it for 2 to 3 days to achieve efficient drying.

2. Using uncooked rice - Alternately, bury the wet tablet or parts in a big bag/bowl of uncooked rice such that it covers all sides of gizmo by at-least an inch or so and leave it for 1 to 2 days. Rice will soak up almost all the moisture like silica over-nite.

3. Blow air to Dry - Air is obviously helpful to dry out things perfectly, but that doesn't mean you should leave the wet mobile phone under the fan in an open room, instead, hold the wet gizmo in front of the air conditioner's vent for few minutes. Also, it is not recommended to use a hair dryer because hot or unrefined air isn't good for any wet gizmo, it may damage the circuit board. But if you don't have any other option at that very moment other than using a hair dryer, keep the settings low and hold your wet mobile phone enough far away from dryer.

 4. Oven - Other way to dry out moisture from internal components of gizmo is by keeping your wet mobile phone in oven in a oven tray but setting the oven to its lowest setting. 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit temperature won't cause any damage to gizmo, but you'll have to keep on trying this method many times to achieve complete dryness.

 

5. Alcohol - If above solutions doesn't work then try this extreme alcohol solution. Dip the switched off device into a bowl or glass of PURE alcohol. Alcohol will take place of water & entire water will drain out. When the device is taken out, the alcohol will evaporate leaving your device dry.

Conclusion

All of these techniques relies on chance and a bit of luck. The most imperative part is to act quick in removing the gizmo from puddle of water and switching it off before water hits & causes any major damage to circuit board. Even if you revive your device there are possibilities of water-contact parts getting corroded over time, so after few months or so your gizmo may slow down, face circuit problem, therefore its desirable to service your gizmo at least once. After trying out this techniques when you feel it has dried completely, wait for few hours. Check whether your gizmos- slots, components are clean & dried. Turn on the device, if your phone doesn't starts, remove the battery & head to your nearest service center. And don't lie to service-man when asked about phone getting wet because many smartphones have a water indicator which tells the technician it had a bath or swim.

For example iPhone 5S's water indicator changes color from white to red when it gets wet.  The best option is to keep your gizmo in a secure place where it is improbable to be exposed to any water damage.