Honor, Huawei freezes on the screensaver, in games, when updating: what to do

17.05.2021

If your smartphone slows down, there is a reason. After all, if the device had slowed down during the pre-purchase test, you would hardly have bought it. The smartphone slows down during direct use. But why did the phone start to slow down? The reasons may be different. For example, lack of memory, system failure, phone battery wear, etc. and so on. In this article we will take a closer look at the reasons and tell you what to do if your smartphone slows down.

Why does my smartphone slow down?

If signs of system slowdown begin to appear, you will have to try to solve the problem. But there are times when it is not even known why the smartphone is slowing down even in standard applications. Over time, even the software for sending messages or calls begins to glitch.

This problem is more typical for Android phones. Apple's smartphone slows down significantly only when the operating time is more than 3 years. This is an average. There are, of course, exceptions, but they are rare if the hardware in the gadget is powerful compared to budget phones.

This can be caused by completely different reasons - both obvious and familiar to a person, and rare ones that are very difficult to identify. Sometimes you even have to go to a service center to carry out diagnostics. However, you can independently understand why the smartphone starts to slow down.

To identify the causes, you will need special software. Typically, you can download it from the App Store or Google Play. Moreover, there are very few programs to speed up the iPhone, since there is little demand for them. This once again confirms the fact that the phone hangs more often under the control of the Android system.

Let's move on to considering possible reasons, and then we'll figure out what to do if your smartphone on Android and IOS slows down. After all, there are completely different cases when a smartphone begins to slow down, which is why you need to know what and how to do in a given situation.

Smartphone slows down due to lack of free space

If your phone has little internal memory, it may fill up over time. If there is less than 10% free space left, the smartphone will start to slow down. Be it iPhone or Android.

On iPhone the notification looks like this:

Not only user files can take up space, but also:

• application cache;
• system backups;
• system cache;
• "Downloads" folder - on Android;
• Errors in the registry - for android.

You can open your phone's settings and understand what exactly is taking up more space. On iOS, go to: Settings - General - iPhone data storage.

If you have Android, the name of the menu item depends on the operating system and model. May be called "Memory" or "Storage". Go to: Settings - Memory/Storage and immediately see what exactly is taking up memory. Therefore, you can quickly determine what is recommended to be moved to external media or deleted.

On iPhone, the cache is reset automatically. To do this, you do not need to download additional programs. True, there are glitches on older models - iPhone 6 (including Plus), 5s and so on. The system cache begins to accumulate constantly and reaches incredible sizes, as a result of which free space is crowded out and brakes appear.

In this case, only updating or reinstalling the system helps. No third party application can handle this problem. This is due to the fact that the target lies exclusively on small garbage, which does not include the system cache - there are large files there.

To manage cache clearing on Android, it is better to have a program. Only the official one. Download the application from Google Play, choose according to the best ratings - as a rule, these will be the first results on the search page. You can set up automatic cleaning on a schedule, or log in when your smartphone is slow and do the cleaning.

In addition to cleaning, such software can optimize the system. For iOS this is not necessary, because the developers have worked hard to ensure smooth operation of the devices. But for Android, system optimization is a necessity.

Removable Flash memory also has its own nuances. If it is full, you need to clear it so that there is at least 10% free space. Otherwise, there will be less free space for fast data exchange, which will cause slowdowns.

Also, a problem may arise if you try to install a larger Flash card than the phone can support. There will be 2 scenarios here:

1. The flash card will not be read at all.
2. The smartphone will slow down.

The documentation for the phone should indicate how much Flash memory the device supports.

Smartphone slows down due to background processes

If a person has worked on a PC with software such as Photoshop, Sony Vegas and others, then he knows how programs can use 100% of the RAM in the background. And if there is less of it, then, accordingly, “fries” appear. This is how animations begin to become jerky, and you also have to wait a long time for just one file to open.

It's the same story with gadgets. If a user opens resource-intensive programs and leaves them in the background without using them, then after a couple of minutes freezes may begin to occur. However, this can be quickly prevented. It is enough to disable unused software and disable updates in the background to speed up your smartphone.

There is no such problem on iOS, because again, the developers optimize the system well. And developers who add their programs to the App Store do a Herculean job of adapting them to gadgets. Therefore, iPhone lag is unlikely with multiple applications open.

You can completely disable automatic application updates on Android. Or give permission to download if the phone is connected to Wi-Fi.

Also, by disabling automatic updates on Android, you can solve the problem of your phone quickly draining .

Sometimes it happens that optimization software heavily loads the phone’s processor. Therefore, you should use it carefully. It is better to run cleaning and optimization applications manually.

Also, you should check whether sending data to the developer is disabled? Some applications may leave this feature enabled by default. As a result, the smartphone slows down. Provided there are many such applications.

We recommend checking the settings of all existing applications and seeing what background processes they may be running. If possible, disable all automatic updates and sending information to the developer.

Bugs when updating the system

It is necessary to update the software if you have a relatively new smartphone. For example, if you have an iPhone 6 or an earlier model, then new updates are unlikely to help your phone (besides, only small patches that correct errors are being released so far). If a new version of the OS comes out, then after loading it the brakes will begin.

It's the same with Android phones. If you have an old smartphone on a stable version, then it is better to disable automatic updates. Updating a device that is several years old will not be the best idea, as it is more likely to cause freezes and sometimes errors.

If you have updated to a new model and your smartphone freezes, the cause may be temporary bugs - the first releases can sometimes be disappointing. Usually developers fix them quickly with the help of patches that improve the operation of the gadget. You can just wait. Or roll back the firmware to its previous state.

Obsolete components

Over time, programs become more demanding, which is why almost no one needs old devices. The old smartphone freezes and can no longer perform usual tasks, and sometimes it does not support new applications. This can be seen from attempts to download software from Google Play.

And although users can somehow try to install old versions of programs, this is not a solution. Some messengers will refuse to open and ask you to update to the latest version. And not only communication programs. Other applications will also want to update.

This is a common scenario. The advantage is that this can be solved independently, so there is no need to take the device to the service center. You just need to carry out some manipulations - this solution will at least somehow speed up the gadget.

Lack of free space

If the phone slows down very much, then the reason may be a lack of free space. The phone's built-in storage is designed in such a way that if it is filled to capacity, the phone can start to become very glitchy.

If the internal memory of the device is full, then you need to clear it, at least 30% should be free.

• transfer all data to a memory card;
• transfer applications to a memory card;
• Use the above apps to clean up trash.

What to do if your smartphone slows down?

Even when your Android smartphone is very slow, it is possible to correct the situation. Below we will tell you what to do if your smartphone starts to slow down.

Clear cache files and remove unnecessary programs

The easiest way is to clear your gadget of files that are simply not needed for the phone to function. What to do if your Android smartphone slows down - first of all, carry out a total cleaning of all garbage.

To carry out this procedure, you should not use a PC or other software. You just need to do the basic algorithm. It consists of the following actions that even a child can perform if he starts digging through the phone:

1. Go to settings and select “Applications”;
2. When the entire list of installed and system programs opens, their volume is additionally indicated next to them. You need to click on those applications that weigh the most;
3. For example, having opened a tab from Youtube, you need to select the “Clear cache” option - next to this button it also indicates how much space the data and the program itself take up;

1. Press the “Back” button, and then do the same procedure with all programs.

This method is not very effective, but it is possible to at least somehow get an increase in performance, because at least 0.5-1 GB will be freed up and the drive will be able to process data faster. It is also recommended to remove unused applications completely.

Disabling background activity of programs

To improve performance, you should disable automatic background processes. Perhaps Android is slowing down precisely because applications are active in the background. Even if you are not currently using them.

Cleaning RAM is easy. This does not require any tools or any additional cleaning programs. Everything is done directly on the device. You just need to perform a simple algorithm:

1. Click on the button that opens access to all programs currently open (a square or 2 rectangles attached to each other - depending on the version of Android);
2. After that, either click on the cross to clear all programs at once, or manually swipe aside each application that the person does not need at the moment. This also works with iOS.

Performance will improve by freeing up RAM that was being consumed by background tasks. Consequently, the gadget will begin to slow down less.

Factory reset

When all else fails, you can try to completely clear the device of all data. A factory reset will help for this. This will definitely help when Android becomes glitchy and nothing suggested in this article helps. It only takes a little time to complete all the steps.

The algorithm consists of the usual menu browsing. More specifically, it all looks like this:

1. You need to go to settings, and then go to the “Reset” menu;
2. Select “Data reset”;
3. After this, confirm the action. The data will be completely erased from the device, and the phone will reboot;
4. Once it turns on and the welcome screen appears, you just need to set it up like new.

Programs running in the background.

This is an addition to the previous point. Have you installed two work optimizers, one antivirus, one BatterySaver and everything suddenly started to slow down, get warm, eat up the battery, and then advertising came out from somewhere? Let me pump up another antivirus, otherwise it won’t cope! Is the situation familiar?

It’s these parasites and parasites that I wrote about above that make the phone slow down. Well, plus a few more applications that run in the background. The problem is especially noticeable among those people who have an inexpensive smartphone - costing 5-7 thousand rubles. Make sure that you have few applications running in the background and then nothing will slow down. I repeat once again - pure Android for the most part will not slow down. You yourself “kill it” by installing a ton of unnecessary programs.

How to install new Android firmware so that your phone does not slow down

If nothing helps and your smartphone is slow, then use the last option - reinstalling the firmware on Android. Here you can use 2 options: reinstall or roll back to the previous version of the system.

Rollback to an older version of Android software

To roll back to an old version of the system, the user will need several tools. The first is a PC on which a program is installed that allows you to reflash devices. The second is the file itself with the old version of the system, which will be used in the application on the computer.

You must download the program to update/downgrade to an old version of the software from the official website of the developer. Fastboot would be an excellent option, because it is in demand among many owners of gadgets running Android. Next, you need to open the downloaded file with the .exe extension and install:

1. When the executive file opens, you need to follow the instructions to install everything you need into a folder;
2. If everything is unpacked, you need to move the files adb.exe, AdbWinApi.dll, AdbWinUSBApi.dll, fastboot.exe and libwinpthread-1.dll to the path C:\Windows;

1. After this, you can open the command line and work.

The tool for rolling back the phone system is ready, you can start searching for the firmware file for your phone. The popular website w3bsit3-dns.com can help with this. You just have to look for your phone model, then go to the firmware section and all available options will be provided there. You need to download an older version of Android (5.0 or 6.0).

The flashing process itself consists of the following steps:

1. The command line starts (in the Start menu you need to enter cmd and select the option of the same name in the search);

1. The device is connected via a wire to the computer. It is important to enable USB debugging. This item is located along the path: Settings – For developers (to activate, you need to click on the build number several times in the “About the device” section);

1. Next, when everything is ready for flashing, you need to enter adb reboot bootloader in the command line;
2. All that remains is to enter the command fastboot flash cache “file name in English letters”.img. It is important to consider case - no spaces or special characters can be used;
3. When the system rollback process is completed, all you have to do is exit the firmware mode by entering fastboot reboot in the console. The device will reboot in a normal state - you can set up the gadget as new and use it.

Rebooting Honor and Xiaomi phone

How to turn off an Honor smartphone with a non-removable battery - you need to hold the power button for one minute. After this, the display should go dark. This is how you can turn off a frozen Honor phone with a non-removable battery. If errors occur in the operation of the device, you need to repeat the procedure.

Xiaomi phones with non-removable batteries are popular among users due to their price and quality. If a smartphone from a Chinese manufacturer freezes, you can restart it. If the smartphone freezes, but still responds to commands, then do the following:

1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Hold it until the menu window appears.
3. Click “Reboot”, then wait a little, the phone will turn on itself.

If your phone stops responding to any commands, a hard reset will be required. When using it, the signal goes directly to the gadget’s processor, and certain unsaved data may disappear.

So, to perform such a reboot, you need to do the following:

1. Hold down the power key.
2. Hold for 20 seconds.
3. As soon as the logo appears on the display, release the button.
4. If nothing happens, then continue to hold the key for another 25-30 seconds.

The same method is suitable for both Redmi 3s and any other Xiaomi or Android phone. For example, Galaxy, ZTE or Sony Xperia.

Additionally on the topic: How to update your Honor phone and solve possible problems with the update How to reset to factory settings on Honor and Huawei Why your Honor phone won’t turn on

How to roll back an iPhone to an older version of the system?

For iOS devices, everything is simpler. From the official Apple website you need to download the latest supported version of iTunes for Windows or macOS (depending on the operating system on your PC). Also, on the ipsw.me website you need to select your device, as well as the version in the OTAs section that you want to update to (the older it is, the better).

When everything is downloaded and iTunes is available, as well as the firmware file for the device in ipsw format, you can start rolling back the iPhone to the old version of the operating system. This is done as follows:

1. The iPhone is put into DFU mode. To do this, you need to hold down the power button and the “Home” button (on new models, starting with the iPhone X, the volume down key is used instead of the latter);

1. Next, you need to connect your phone via wire to a computer with iTunes enabled;
2. When the gadget is recognized, hold down Shift (on Windows) or Alt/Option (on macOS), click on the “Restore iPhone” button, and then select the file with the firmware in the window that appears;

1. Next will be the process of rolling back the iOS system. When it is completed, all that remains is to start the iPhone and check the new system that is now installed - the brakes, to a greater extent, will disappear.

Reasons for slow performance of Android OS

If you don’t install any applications and just use the gadget for phone calls, then you’re unlikely to encounter any slowdowns. Therefore, many people understand without explanation that the slowdown of the device is explained by the programs that the owner installed on it. Sometimes this effect begins to appear after installing several dozen resource-intensive programs, and sometimes after just a couple of simple applications. Therefore, you need to understand at least in general terms how programs on Android work and why freezes occur.

In most cases, a lack of RAM is responsible for such troubles. This is usually what causes the gadget to slow down. The memory structure on all computer devices has historically been divided into two parts: operational and permanent.

Read-only memory (ROM) is usually much larger in volume and is used for long-term storage of executable program codes, documents, music, videos, and so on. When you reboot or turn off the device, all data in the permanent memory remains intact. In desktop computers, the role of such memory is played by a hard drive, in mobile gadgets - a flash drive or memory card. It has little effect on the performance of the device.

But random access memory (RAM) has a direct and very strong effect. It serves for the direct operation of running programs. Each running program stores its service information in RAM and constantly exchanges with it. When the device is rebooted, all information in RAM is lost.

If you run too many applications on your tablet at the same time, the RAM simply won’t be enough. This is what leads to slowdowns.

However, there may be other reasons, including:

• viruses that have penetrated your device and heavily load the processor,
• a working geolocation module, which constantly determines the position of the smartphone and also takes a lot of CPU time,
• NFC module, some other processes, or even a game you launched and forgotten,
• various useless beauties, such as live wallpapers on your desktop, fashionable launchers with 3D effects, and so on.

As is already clear from what has been said, the main way to prevent a mobile gadget from slowing down is not to install too much unnecessary stuff on it. Even the most powerful and expensive device will sooner or later start to run out of resources if you load a lot of different programs into it. Don't get carried away, install only what you really need!

Hence the second tip - do not run many applications at once. After all, each of them will require space in RAM.

Is it possible to speed up a smartphone?

As a bonus, you can disable animations - such an element requires a lot of performance. But almost no one needs it, because the main thing in an old phone on iOS and Android is satisfactory operating speed. Fortunately, all this can be done quickly and without any additional programs.

On iOS, you need to go to settings, and then go to “General” – “Universal Access” – “Reduce Motion”. There you need to enable this function. Elaborated animations will be replaced by simple ones, which will allow you to launch programs faster and switch between open windows without delays.

On Android this is done in much the same way. You need to open the settings menu, go to the “For Developers” section, and then set the “Window Animation”, “Transition Animation” and “Animation Duration” columns to “No animation”. Thus, the performance of the device will increase.

Manual cache clearing

The constant increase in application cache and system cache is the reason for the slow operation of the gadget. The system developers did not include an automated cleaning system as part of the operating system tools.

To delete the system cache, go to the “Settings” menu, select “Memory”, then the cache line. It's more complicated with apps.

You can delete the cache of various programs in the applications section in the settings menu. To do this, you must select each application separately. This cannot be done simultaneously for all software.

Do optimization apps for Android help speed up its performance or only make it worse?

Based on user reviews, programs for cleaning RAM are useful as simple utilities. Their only task, as you know, is to remove from the active list that software that is not currently in use. Some people have doubts about the effectiveness of this idea, but it works.

All the user needs to do is download a RAM cleaning program from Google Play. Suitable options will be in the first places, and therefore you won’t have to bother searching for the best applications. As a rule, they are highly rated, however, it is recommended to take a closer look at user reviews. On iOS such software is not needed.

Such programs do nothing wrong. It is enough to just allow one of these to leave a non-removable notification with some functionality for quick actions with optimization. But it is more convenient to use automatic cleaning. The main thing is that this program will not cause a significant drop in performance.

Optimizer programs and programs to save battery charge.

This category includes programs that supposedly save battery power, optimize system performance, and improve it.

This is all nonsense. All these programs do is show you advertisements. There is nothing else they are capable of. You can safely delete such an application as useless. I am sure that after removing BatterySaver or another slag and resetting the settings, your smartphone will work much better.

The most annoying thing is that many top tech bloggers recommend installing such programs. And they do this because they most likely get paid extra for it, while others write about it because they don’t know anything.

If your smartphone is slow, there is a solution!

Dealing with problems related to the fact that a smartphone is slowing down is not so difficult. But there are times when you will have to enlist the support of other devices - mainly PCs with special programs. And as a rule, they help most effectively. But this should only be done as a last resort when other options are useless.

And you should always understand that no matter what problem happens with the gadget, everything can be solved. Even if you have to despair and go for a complete data reset, the memory will be cleared and performance will also increase. Therefore, after some manipulations, it will still be possible to use the old Android and iPhone more or less tolerably.

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Official response from technical support of the manufacturer

So, one day the official Huawei support service received a request that after updating EMUI, the mobile phone began to work very incorrectly. Naturally, the question arose - what to do?

In response, technical support issued the following recommendation and solution:

If the optimization is completed, but the phone still becomes very glitchy after the update, then in this case the following recommendations were given:

According to representatives of the Huawei company, these actions are more than enough to return the mobile phone to a fully working and functional state.

The instructions are pretty standard. And it is not always characterized by maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Therefore, people begin to communicate with each other on thematic forums in order to get an answer from the same users to the question - what to do if the phone is buggy after an update?

We decided to collect the most popular queries regarding this problem in one place. As well as answers to them given by other owners of mobile devices from this brand.

RAM is full

We are talking about both RAM and physical memory, in other words, storage. You need to understand that on outdated or budget smartphones the memory capacity is usually low, so it quickly becomes full. If the lack of a flash drive is not so critical, then the small amount of free RAM is one of the main reasons why the phone slows down. The device RAM is periodically released by following our instructions.

Huawei p20 is buggy

An example of this would be the fact that some phones' batteries are drained due to firmware updates.

Patches are needed to fix problems with the update.

And sometimes these fixes can take a while to become publicly available.

This update, in turn, reduces the battery life of the smartphone.

Considering the battery life of Huawei P20 Lite is 3000 mAh. It would be sad to see it have battery problems.

But again...

We are here to help and show you what you can do to prevent this from getting worse.

Huawei offers good phones with quality specifications at a lower price than its competitors.

The Huawei P20 Lite is still a great option to choose as it still packs the specs. Meeting today's standards.

But if buying a new phone is not possible and if you are thinking. That the problems you are facing with your phone can be solved

Then check out our list of 10 Huawei P20 Lite problems and solutions!