9sBlog

Sofia Martinez

Sofia started out as a technology journalist reviewing phones and mobile apps, then spent two years writing user guides and troubleshooting material for a telecom's Android customers. She covers Android at 9sBlog — Samsung, Pixel and Xiaomi, Google apps, storage, battery, and the settings people can never find.

29 articles

youtube, technology, icon, app
Android

How to speed up a slow Android phone

Speed up a slow Android phone the practical way: restart, update, free storage, clear cache, cut background apps, ease off animations, reset only last.

7 min read
phone, display, apps, applications
Android

How to clear the app cache on Android

Clearing an Android app's cache deletes temporary files and keeps you signed in; clearing storage resets the app. Here's the difference and when to use each.

5 min read
tiktok, app, smartphone, application
Android

How to hide apps on Android

Hide apps from the drawer on Samsung's One UI, lock private ones in Secure Folder or Private Space, and disable bloatware — with what each really does.

6 min read