# Smartphone and smart TV performance maintenance > Situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/smartphone-and-smart-tv-performance-maintenance > Updated: 2026-10-06T15:40:07.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Technical guidance for managing performance and storage in mobile devices and smart TVs has evolved from general troubleshooting to specific maintenance procedures. Initial focus addressed performance slowdowns in smartphones and smart TVs caused by full storage, background application resource consumption, and software updates that exceed older hardware specifications. Recommended solutions included clearing cache, deleting large files, and restarting devices to refresh the system. Subsequent information expanded on more intensive maintenance methods for smartphones, such as performing factory resets to resolve persistent software errors or system instability. Additionally, more granular storage management techniques were identified, including the use of smart storage features on Android to automatically delete backed-up media and utilizing specific services like Google Photos to manage local file copies. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: Smartphone maintenance: Factory resets and storage management Guides for managing smartphones include performing factory resets to fix software issues and using storage management tools to clear space by deleting backed-up media or unused files. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/smartphone-maintenance-factory-resets-and-storage-management ### 2026-09-10: Troubleshooting performance issues in smartphones and smart TVs Technical guides suggest that clearing cache may not solve performance issues in smartphones and smart TVs if storage is nearly full, background apps are running, or hardware cannot meet new software demands. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/troubleshooting-performance-issues-in-smartphones-and-smart-tvs --- Cite as: Smartphone and smart TV performance maintenance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/smartphone-and-smart-tv-performance-maintenance