Don't Let a Sluggish Android Ruin Your Holiday. Give It a Much-Needed Boost

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more.

Before you drop hundreds on a new handset because your current Android phone feels prehistoric, hit the brakes. The hardware likely isn't the problem. It's the digital clutter you've allowed to pile up. 

You know what we're talking about: The lag, the freezing apps and the plummeting battery life are just symptoms of a storage system choked by files you haven't touched in years. But you don't have to replace your phone to get what you're looking for. In fact, there's a much simpler fix, and we've got several options to try.