How To Solve Lag Issue On Samsung Galaxy S9 And S9+

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now considered one of the most powerful smartphones of 2018. Its features and performance are now Samsung’s ‘the bomb’ for smartphones. But then, a powerful device won’t always be in its best state especially if you’re using it nonstop. Many of those people who purchased Samsung Galaxy S9 units reported that their device is running slow or not at all after a few weeks of use. It is very unusual considering that it is beefed up really good from the very first by the manufacturer.

It can be really annoying whenever your phone lags. In most cases, it could happen when you’re playing, using social media apps such as Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc. It is very frustrating especially if you’re doing something important on your phone and suddenly, everything stops and freezes. With this kind of issue, you should be able to know how to fix the problem. Check out the guide below to learn why your Galaxy S9 experiences lagging and how to fix it.

Main Causes Of Lag On Samsung Galaxy S9 And S9+

The reasons listed below are not officially announced by Samsung but gathered by assessing the reports and experiences of users. It includes:

• Poor connection or low signal strength
• Poor WiFi connection
• Websites are heavily loaded or are going through a dense traffic because there are too many users who are trying to access it
• Too many background apps are running
• Low on memory
• Internet cache is full
• Data limit has reached or exceeded
• Outdated browser or an update is required for the software

The reasons mentioned above are most of the common reasons why the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are running slow, freezing or in worst case scenario, shuts down automatically.

But if you think that none of the issues stated above are the causes of why your Galaxy S9 is lagging, try following the guide below to be able to make sure what is really happening with your phone.

Scan For Malware

It is very important to have an antivirus app on your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ to protect it from malware. Malware is any piece of software that is made to harm data, devices or to people. There are numerous antivirus apps on the Google Play Store that is free of cost. You just have to be careful and you can achieve the best results by reading some of the reviews about the app of your choice. This works when it detects something in the data and cache of your Galaxy S9. It will give you an option to clear it to be able to get malware-free.

Clearing The Cache

You can try this safe method by clearing the cache and data on your smartphone. This won’t require you to delete all your files. It would only delete unnecessary files of some apps to free up some space.  

Another option for solving the lag issue of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ is by wiping the cache. Basically, the cache is a temporary directory used by the smartphone system for downloading and installing temporary files or apps. Wiping it helps the system to run smoothly again which is why it’s also one of the recommended solutions if your phone freezes up. This won’t delete any of your personal data so you can probably say that it is a safe way of solving an issue.

This function can be found in the Android Recovery Mode. If you want to learn how to wipe cache partition on your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, follow the step-by-step guide below:

How To Wipe Cache On Samsung Galaxy S9 And S9+

1. Power off your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+
2. Press and hold the Power, Home, and Volume Up button simultaneously
3. Wait until the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ vibrates, this means that it has successfully opened the Android Recovery Mode
4. Scroll through the option using the volume up and down button until the “Wipe Cache Partition” is highlighted
5. Then press the power button to select it
6. Wait for a few minutes until the process is completed
7. Then restart your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ by selecting the Reboot System

Perform A Factory Reset

If you’ve tried everything that’s listed above, another way to solve the lagging issue of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ is by performing a factory reset. Factory reset which is also called as the ‘master reset’ is a tool which erases all of the Galaxy S9 settings, third-party apps, photos, files, and videos from the internal storage. It aims to bring your phone back to its original settings and condition like it was from the time it was shipped to you. If you have rooted your smartphone, resetting would bring back the operating system and all the data that it came with from Samsung. Here’s a complete guide on how to factory reset your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+.

We recommend all the users who plan to perform a factory reset on their Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ to backup all their files beforehand. This will prevent them from losing all the data. Factory resetting has a great possibility for solving this kind of issue on smartphones.

Get Technical Support

If you have tried all the methods we have provided above and none of the stated reasons is causing it to freeze up, our last recommendation is to bring it back to where you bought your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ to have it checked physically for any signs of damage. In case the technician has proven that there’s a fault on your device, they might give you a replacement unit only if it is unrepairable and it is still under warranty.

If you have questions and suggestions about the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, feel free to leave a comment below.