Should I run a factory reset on my phone to speed it up? Possible Duplicate:
  Factory reset to restore performance? What are the disadvantages?  




I have a Motorola Droid 2 Global phone, but it has become somewhat slow. It sometimes takes it a couple seconds to do simple things like calling someone. 

Would it speed things up if I did a factory reset on my phone? Is there a simpler way to get everything working quickly?
I am assuming you have had your Droid 2 for a while; and have installed a lot of applications on it. I also assume that it is out-of-warranty.

Performing a factory reset will remove all your apps and data - and without apps to run, yes your system will feel faster.

However, as you add more apps over time, it will slow down again. Some apps like to run in the background, silently using up your devices available RAM.

From a quick search, I found that the Droid 2 comes with standard Motorola Bloatware. This software runs (and uses RAM) even if you have never launched it.

Since you are probably out-of-warranty for your device, you can root your it without fear. Software like Titanium Backup can "Freeze" the applications so that they do not run, allowing more RAM for you and your apps.