Some people complain that their device is the worst device ever and that it should have never been sold. And then there are those who say that it’s the best ever and can’t believe when others say otherwise. The interesting thing about these 2 devices? They’re both the same. On the outside. But on the inside, they’re world’s apart and this is what affects their stability. If you’re device is acting up, these steps might just help you out.

ROM Update

There’s a reason manufacturers release ROM updates every couple of months. It’s not to make your life hard by reinstalling everything all over again. It’s because these updates contain critical bug fixes that will make your device more stable. While there will be ROMs updates that tend to spoil things that are already working, this is not usually the case and ROM updates should also be done.

In-compliant Software

So you’ve upgraded to WM6 but are those software that you are installing compliant with the new OS? There is usually a time lag between a new OS release and when the software supports it. Some developers are on the ball and provide such support even before the OS is out but not all are like that. Make sure that the software you are going to install works with your OS. If you are not sure, check forums or blogs or even send the developer an email. It will save you a lot of trouble in the long run.

Wrong Location

When you install software, there is always the tendency to install it to your SD Card to save your precious Main Memory space. Understandable but not always advices. While all programs will no doubt perform better in the Main Memory, there are those that will only perform when in the Main Memory. Check to see if that software is one of those that should only be installed there. This is usually applicable to software that deal with your Today screen and PIM and phone functions.

Improper Installation

Still on the topic of software, installing them wrongly can cause problems as well. As a guideline, after every installation, you should turn off your device, wait for about 30 seconds and perform a soft reset before installing another one. This is to prevent any corruption that might happen when you install more than 1 software at a time. Also, by doing it this way, you will know which software is causing the problem compared to installing them all at one time and later having to figure things out.

Registry Editing

Your device may be functioning well but it can be better. That’s where registry edits come in. You can turn off animations, increase cache size and even relocate files which are not in use, all with the registry. Proceed with caution when doing so and always have a backup, just in case. There are tons of tweaks out there so choose wisely.

If you follow these 5 steps, your device will definitely be more stable than it currently is.

What are some of the steps you take to ensuring stability?

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