A sluggish Android phone doesn't necessarily mean it's time for an expensive upgrade, but it can significantly improve the performance of your phone. Most performance issues are caused by "digital bloat," a buildup of cached files, redundant system logs, and leftover data from long-forgotten apps. These methods can be effective without needing a trade-in. Take a few minutes to delete any and all apps you no longer use, which take up precious storage and potentially access to personal information or permissions. Free up more storage by going through the files saved on your Android phone. Use the Files app preinstalled to manage storage, which is often used by Samsung, Pixel, and OnePlus.