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Clear space, optimize your battery and update the basics. These quick changes can make an old Android phone feel snappier.

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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, ...