Fix Moto G too slow after installing Lollipop Update

Fix Moto G too slow after installing Lollipop Update

Motorolas popular Android devices, the Moto G 1st Generation and Moto G 2nd Generation have already received the latest Android 5 Lollipop upgrade. Despite their budget prices, these devices smoothly ran Android 4.4 KitKat and theyre equally capable of running the polished and featured packed Android Lollipop OS. However, after the recent upgrade, many users are finding that their Moto G is getting too slow- causing random crashes, freezes and lagging while playing Videos or swapping between apps. This is not a hardware issue because if Galaxy S2 can smoothly run Lollipop, the Moto G second generation or first generation should have no problem with it. So how do you fix a slow or lagging Moto G after the lollipop Update? There are a couple of solutions you can try.

Method 1: How to wipe cache partition of Moto G

This is a more convenient method than method 2 below. Clearing cache partition is recommended for people who flash ROMS or regularly update their Android devices. To wipe cache partition on your Moto G follow these stpes

1. Turn off your device
2. Press Volume Down key for 2-3 seconds and then without letting go, press the power key. Now Release.
3. Now you will see different Boot options
4. Use Volume Down key to scroll to"Recovery" and press Volume Up to select it
5. Now you will see Motorola Logo followed by Android in distress logo with exclamation mark
6. Press and hold Power button for 2 seconds or so and then press Volume Up key
7. Once you enter recovery mode, select "Wipe Cache Partition" (Use volume keys to navigate and power key to select)
8. Select "Okay"
9. Once the process is completed, go back and select "reboot system now"

Note: This same method can be used to wipe cache partition of Moto G second generation and Moto X. If your phone still lags or freezes, repeat method 1 a couple of times. 

Method 2: Factory Reset

This is a simple method but it will wipe your phones apps and data  If youre willing to do a factory reset then first do a backup of your devices data. Sync your App data, contacts, calendars etc to your Google account if its not already synced. To sync go to Settings >> Accounts >> Select "Google" and then Select your Gmail account and start syncing everything. Check your downloads folder and backup everything there. You can also move your pictures, videos and music files to another location temporarily. Once, youre all set go to Settings >> Backup & reset >> Select "Factory data reset" >> Select "Okay". Now your phone will reboot and it should be back to its snappy self. 

I hope by applying one of the above methods, youve solved the Moto G, Moto G 2nd Generation and Moto X lagging issue after Lollipop update. If you have any other fix or tips to resolve this issue please mention them in the comments. 

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Samsung Galaxy S5 too slow lagging after Lollipop Update

Samsung Galaxy S5 too slow lagging after Lollipop Update

Many users who have updated their Samsung Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S5 to Android 5 Lollipop are experiencing unusual sluggishness. The device seem to work just fine for some hours but then it gradually to show signs of stutter and lag. Eventually it gets too slow to switch between app and even hangs (freezes) when you are watching a movie or a YouTube video. The condition is worse if you have signed into a lot of apps like Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Gmail and so on. However, this is not a hardware issue because the Galaxy S5 is perfectly capable of handling any app or game available in Google play Store. So how do you fix Galaxy S5 getting too slow issue after Lollipop update?

Actually, the sluggishness after flashing updates is a common occurrence experienced by many custom ROM users, who are constantly looking for cool new customized Android OS for their devices. The same issue seem to have occurred on stock Android devices that were running blazing fast on KitKat 4.4 but suddenly got slower after Lollipop 5 update. Check out the simple solutions below:

How to Fix Galaxy S5 S6 getting slow & lagging after Android Lollipop Update 

Method 1: Update to newer version of Lollipop 

Go to Settings >> About Phone >> Software information. Check if the latest OS updates is available for your S5. If an update is there, install newer version of Lollipop like 5.1 or 5.1.1.

Method 2: Clearing Cache Partition

This method has worked wonderfully for most users. Here you simply have to clear cache and dont even have to update your OS.

1. First turn off your phone 
2. Hold the Power, Home and Volume Up button at the same time 
• wait for your phone to turn on and then release
3. Now will see "booting" written in blue text.
4. Your device will now enter the Android System Recovery menu
5. Use volume keys to scroll down  to "Wipe Cache Partition" and then press Power button to select it. 
6. Once the above step is completed, go back and select "reboot  system now"

After reboot, your device should be as good as new. If your S5 is still too slow, you may have to repeat the steps above again. To permanently resolve this issue, dont forget to update your OS, when the the next version is available.

While this post mentions Galaxy S5, the above method can be used on any device to solve the sluggishness and freezing issue after Android update. Even the latest devices like HTC One M8, M9, Galaxy S6, Note 4, Xperia Z3 etc and prone to annoying slowdowns after Android 5 Lollipop update.

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How to fix Nexus 7 slow after Lollipop Update

How to fix Nexus 7 slow after Lollipop Update

The Nexus 7 2012 powered by Tegra 3 Processor and 1GB of RAM handled Android KitKat 4.4.4 perfectly. It ran smooth as butter. The hardware seemed adequate for the upcoming update. However after installing Lollipop 5 system update, many Nexus 7 tablets have become very slow. Switching between apps as well as navigating the Android menu is laggy. When you press the onscreen keys like back, home and menu, the response is very slow. Many times apps force close and the device itself freezes, and you have to hold the power button to turn it off. It gets extra slow when you are browsing the web.




This Nexus 7 freezing, stuttering and running slow issue is also common among users who manually flashed the Lollipop update instead of using OTA. Anyways, the solution is a simple one and most Custom ROM users are familiar with it. All you have to do is access the recovery menu and then clear the cache partition of the Nexus 7. Here is how you can fix Nexus 7 getting slow after Lollipop update:

 How to wipe cache partition in Nexus 7 

• First turn off your tablet 
• Press & hold the power button and volume down key at the same time. 
• You will see a m arrow at the top 
• Now tap the Volume down until you select “Recovery” 
• Press power button to enter “Recovery” 
• Now you will see the android distress logo (greet bot, red triangle ,!) 
• At this point, press volume down to select “wipe cache partition” and the press the power button
• Let the process complete 
• Now go back and select “reboot system now” 

Method 2: Temporary fix 

This quick fix seems to have temporarily solved the lagging issues on Nexus 7 running the initial version of Lollipop.

• Swipe down from the top of the screen to access the quick settings 
• From there tap on the “Location” icon to turn it off 

Now your device will run faster than before

I hope the above tricks fixed your very slow Nexus 7 2012 tablet. If you have any other solution for this issue please mention them in the comments.

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