10 popular apps that will run on a weak Android smartphone

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-13 00:26

These programs are lightweight and work great on gadgets with up to 1 GB of RAM.

1. Facebook Lite

This is the fastest Facebook app. Unlike the main client, it is much less demanding on device resources and mobile network speeds. That is why it is comfortable to use it on almost any Android smartphones and even in 2G networks.

2. Messenger Lite

Weighing less than 10MB, this app provides all the basic communication with your Facebook friends. You can write, call, video call and share photos. You can even install such a messenger on smartphones with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, not to mention newer OS versions.

3. UC Browser Mini

It is a very light and fast browser with maximum bandwidth savings and all the necessary functions. It has a built-in download manager, incognito mode, night mode and convenient tabbed tools. All this while the weight of the application is less than 3 MB.

4. Opera Mini

The most popular of the lightweight browsers that attracts users with a simple interface and clear statistics on the saved traffic. Other advantages of the app include a built-in ad blocker and sync function for easy browser use across devices.

5. Camera360 Lite

A simple service for creating spectacular selfies and photos using the main camera. With it, you can stylize and retouch portraits, use various effects, and apply ready-made filters. You can share your footage with friends through the built-in sharing function.

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6. Clean Master Lite

A simplified version of a well-known application that helps the device run faster by cleaning up RAM and removing unnecessary temporary files. Also, using this program, you can check your smartphone for viruses and detect the most energy-consuming applications.

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7. Parallel Space Lite

This is practically the same Parallel Space, but without the theme store and some other minor options. The key functions of the original are fully available: you can easily clone applications, quickly switch between accounts and duplicate icons on the desktop.

8. Skype Lite

Initially, this application was created specifically for India, but now anyone can download it. It differs from the original Skype client in lighter weight and full integration with standard tools for sending SMS and making calls.

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9. CM Security Lite

One of the most popular antiviruses for budget smartphones with up to 1 GB of RAM. It allows you to search for threats not only among the installed, but also among the installed applications. Both manual and automatic scheduled scans of the internal memory and SD card are provided. The weight of the application does not exceed 1.3 MB.

10. VideoShowLite

A lightweight version of a multifunctional video editor for Android, which is practically not inferior in its capabilities. The main feature is optimization for weak devices with a minimum amount of RAM.