How to remove unnecessary files and close background apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone
Your Galaxy phone includes Device care, which helps secure storage, remove unnecessary files, close background apps, check abnormal battery usage, and scan for malware. You can use this feature to quickly remove unnecessary files and close background apps to maintain stable performance. By using Device care regularly, you can keep your phone running smoothly and extend its lifespan.
Optimize your Galaxy device
Device care analyzes your phone’s performance, storage, memory, and battery condition and fixes detected issues with a single tap. During this process, it also checks for unusual battery usage and potential security risks. Follow the steps below to optimize your device.
Step 1. Tap Settings.
Step 2. Select Device care.
Step 3. Tap Optimize now.
About Galaxy Device care
Device care provides an overview of your phone’s performance, security, and battery life. You can quickly identify issues and view detailed self-diagnostic results. In addition to diagnostics, it helps you monitor apps that consume excessive batteries or affect your phone’s stability and security. By using this tool regularly, you can maintain stable performance and ensure your device runs smoothly.
Check your device condition with Self diagnostics
The Self diagnostics feature in Device care allows you to inspect your phone’s battery, app safety, and overall performance. Follow the steps below to run diagnostics.
Step 1. Tap Settings.
Step 2. Select Device care.
Step 3. Select Diagnostics.
Step 4. Choose Phone diagnostics, App battery usage diagnostics, or App safety diagnostics.
Run diagnostics using Samsung Members app
Open the Samsung Members app and use the Phone Diagnostics tool to check your device condition.
Note:
- Self diagnostics is available only on Galaxy devices with the Samsung Members app installed.
- If Diagnostics doesn’t start, open it using the Samsung Internet browser.
Free up memory on your Galaxy phone
The Memory feature in Device care helps enhance performance by automatically removes unused apps and temporary data. Regularly cleaning memory helps maintain smooth operation. After cleanup, the released memory amount is displayed, helping your phone stay fast and responsive.
Step 1. Tap Settings.
Step 2. Select Device care.
Step 3. Select Memory.
Step 4. Select the apps you don’t need, then tap Clean now to close them and free up memory.
Note: Menu names, paths, and screen layouts may vary depending on your device model, software, or app version.
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