How to fix Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2019 that keeps freezing and lagging (easy steps)
Freezes and lags are among the most common performance-related problems Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 owners have been complaining about. We have received quite a lot of complaints from our readers who have encountered having their phones freeze up or lag from time to time. Most of the time these issues are minor but very annoying thatâs why you have to address them as soon as you encounter them.
In this post, I will walk you through in making your Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 run perfectly again minus those freezes and lags. This isnât the first time weâve encountered this problem so we already know a thing or two that could help fix these issues. If youâre one of the owners of this device and are currently bugged by a similar problem, continue reading as this article may help you one way or another.
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How to fix Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 that keeps freezing and lagging
More often than not, freezes and lags are caused by some issues in the firmware. In other words, you donât need a technician to fix this problem for as long as the firmware is intact and hasnât been modified in any way. Now, here are the things you should do to make your phone work perfectly againâŚ
First solution: Reboot your Galaxy A8 Plus 2018
If itâs the first time that you encountered this problem, it might be due to a glitch in either the firmware or the hardware. Glitches can always be fixed by a reboot thatâs why itâs necessary that before doing anything, you should try rebooting your phone and see if the problem is fixed. So, hit that power key and restart your phone and if the problem continues after it, try doing the forced reboot:
- Press and hold the volume down and power keys at the same time for 10 seconds or until the phone reboots.
This procedure simulates battery disconnect which refreshes your phoneâs memory and reloads all services and core functions. If the problem continues after this, you should try the next solution.
Second solution: Run phone in safe mode, uninstall apps causing problems
We have to find out if the problem is due to an app or two and if it is, itâs just logical to get rid of such app so your phone can function better. But you know, thatâs easier said than done as it takes patience to know the app that causes the issue. Try to follow these steps to run your phone in safe mode:
- Turn off your phone.
- Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds.
- When the Samsung logo appears, release the Power button then immediately hold the Volume Down button.
- Keep holding the Volume Down button until the phone reboots.
- When your phone boots up, you will see the Safe Mode label at the bottom left corner of the screen.
Assuming the phone works perfectly while in safe mode, then itâs time to go after the apps that you suspect are causing the problem. You have to uninstall them one by one and reboot your phone in normal mode to test. You can also just uninstall them in normal mode. The purpose of rebooting your phone in safe mode is to know if the phone works normally or not.
This is how you uninstall an app from your phone:
- From the Home screen, tap the Apps tray.
- Tap Settings > Apps.
- Tap the desired application in the default list or tap 3 dots icon > Show system apps to display preinstalled apps.
- Tap the desired application.
- Tap Uninstall.
- Tap Uninstall again to confirm.
However, the the freezes and lags still occur even in safe mode, try the next solution.
Third solution: Wipe cache partition
Performance issues are also due to some corrupt system caches. They may be just some small temporary files, theyâre very important in making your phone work perfectly and run buttery smooth. We donât know for sure if thatâs where the problem lies but itâs a possibility you have to rule out. This is how you wipe the cache partition in your phone:
- Turn off the device.
- Press and hold the Volume Up key and the Home key, then press and hold the Power key.
- When the Android logo displays, release all keys (‘Installing system update’ will show for about 30 – 60 seconds, then ‘No command’ before showing the Android system recovery menu options).
- Press the Volume down key several times to highlight âwipe cache partitionâ.
- Press Power button to select.
- Press the Volume down key to highlight âyesâ and press the Power key to select.
- When the wipe cache partition is complete, âReboot system nowâ is highlighted.
- Press the Power key to restart the device.
Donât worry, none of your files and data will be deleted if you did this, only the system caches but they will also be replaced with new ones the first time the phone boots up after wiping the cache partition.
Fourth solution: Backup your files and reset your phone
This is the ultimate fix to these issues but it often serves as the last resort because of the hassle it entails. Depending on the number of files and data you have in your phone, it may take a few minutes to a few hours to make a backup and you really canât be sure if youâve backed up everything thatâs why we always steer away from doing a reset. However, in this case, thereâs no other option so make sure you make a backup of your files and data, disable factory reset protection by removing your google account from your phone. Once everything is set and ready, follow these steps:
- Turn off the device.
- Press and hold the Volume Up key and the Home key, then press and hold the Power key.
- When the Android logo displays, release all keys (‘Installing system update’ will show for about 30 – 60 seconds, then ‘No command’ before showing the Android system recovery menu options).
- Press the Volume down key several times to highlight âwipe data / factory reset.
- Press Power button to select.
- Press the Volume down key until ‘Yes — delete all user data’ is highlighted.
- Press Power button to select and start the master reset.
- When the master reset is complete, âReboot system nowâ is highlighted.
- Press the Power key to restart the device.
I hope that weâve helped you one way or another. If you have other concerns you want to share with us, feel free to contact us or leave a comment below.
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