Device maintenance

The device maintenance feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, memory, and system security. You can also automatically optimize the device with a tap of your finger, using the quick optimization feature. This feature improves device performance through the following actions:

   • Clearing some memory.
   • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background.
   • Managing abnormal battery usage.
   • Scanning for crashed apps and malware.

Our guide will show you how with a few taps, you can quickly improve the overall performance of your device and how you can choose a performance profile that fits best your usage (such as playing games or music).

Note: Screens and settings available may vary depending on your Canadian wireless service provider and your software version (Android Nougat, version 7, was used for this FAQ).

Quick optimization

1. From the Home screen, touch Apps .

2. Touch Settings .

3. Touch Device maintenance.



4. Touch OPTIMIZE NOW.



5. When optimization is complete, touch DONE.

     

Free up memory

1. From the Home screen, touch Apps .

2. Touch Settings .

3. Touch Device maintenance.



4. Touch Memory.



5. Touch CLEAN NOW to free up memory by stopping background apps.

     

Choose a performance mode

1. From the Home screen, touch Apps .

2. Touch Settings .

3. Touch Device maintenance.



4. Touch Performance mode.



5. Choose one of the following options:



   • Optimized (recommended): Balance battery life and screen resolution for everyday use. We recommend you use this profile (to help you increase and preserve the battery life of your device).

   • Game: Enhance your gaming experience by making games run more smoothly.

   • High performance: Experience the highest quality display settings.

Note: Battery power consumption will increase depending on the mode.