Device Care Archives

AppWizard

September 7, 2026

How to find and hide an app on Android Auto

The sudden disappearance of apps from the Android Auto launcher can be resolved by launching the app on your phone and reconnecting to Android Auto. This issue is often due to features in the Android operating system, such as Samsung's automatic disabling of unused apps to conserve battery life. To prevent apps from disappearing, users can disable the "Auto disable unused apps" setting in their phone's battery settings. Users can also customize the apps displayed in Android Auto by navigating to Settings > Connected devices > Android Auto > Customize launcher. Not all applications are compatible with Android Auto; only those designed for the platform will appear. While there is no dedicated "hide app" function, users can manage app visibility through customization options.

AppWizard

August 22, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Phones Could Get Smarter RAM Management With Android 17

Samsung Galaxy smartphones will benefit from the new Android 17 feature that imposes per-app memory limits, preventing any single app from monopolizing RAM. This feature is already active on Pixel devices and is expected to be adopted by other manufacturers, including Samsung, in the coming year. Android 17 allows the operating system to compress memory pages and terminate apps that exceed their memory limits, optimizing RAM usage without noticeable disruptions for users. This update aims to improve multitasking by allowing more applications to remain active in the background, particularly benefiting devices with limited RAM. Samsung's One UI already includes memory management tools, but the new system in Android 17 operates at a deeper level to enhance overall device performance. While no timeline for implementation has been announced, One UI 9 is based on Android 17, and the feature is anticipated to significantly improve user experience on Galaxy devices.

BetaBeacon

August 10, 2026

How to Fix Roblox Crashing on Mobile (iPhone & Android)

- Roblox crashes right when a game finishes loading - Your phone has been warning you it’s “low on storage” lately - Other apps are also acting sluggish or failing to update

AppWizard

July 26, 2026

Quick ways to clear cache and fix software conflicts on Android phones

Modern Android smartphones can experience sluggish behavior over time due to the accumulation of temporary data files or conflicts between applications. To enhance performance without a factory reset, users can follow these six methods: 1. Clear individual app cache by navigating to settings, selecting the app, and choosing the clear cache option. 2. Wipe browser cache and saved cookies by accessing browser settings, going to the privacy menu, and selecting the clear browsing data option. 3. Use built-in device care and optimization tools found under "device care" or "storage optimization" in settings to remove unnecessary files and cache. 4. Boot into safe mode to identify problematic third-party apps by pressing and holding the power button and selecting the safe mode prompt. 5. Reset app preferences to fix permission bugs by navigating to the main Apps menu, tapping the menu icon, and selecting the reset app preferences option. 6. Keep the system and apps fully updated by checking for system updates in settings and ensuring all installed apps are up to date in the Google Play Store.

AppWizard

May 12, 2026

Samsung’s solution for apps with ‘excessive’ ads is rolling out now

Samsung's Device Care has introduced a new feature to block apps that generate excessive advertisements as part of the One UI 8.5 update. This feature includes two blocking options: a "basic" setting and an "intelligent" blocking feature that uses analytics to identify and manage ads. The rollout of One UI 8.5 began in the U.S. on May 11. The update version 13.8.80.7 includes the ad-blocking feature, which has been in development since December and may utilize AI to monitor ads across all installed applications. The update also brings AI call screening, enhanced editing tools, and minor user interface adjustments.