Think of this utility as a simplified version of what you already have in Settings: a small set of steps that keep your phone predictable. Start with update health, then tighten permissions, make room for installs, sanity-check the browser profile, and finish by proving your backups with a tiny restore. Stop as soon as stability returns—no scare tactics, no extra apps.
Open System UtilityGood updates are uneventful. Keep automatic updates on and plan a small window for heavier patches. After installation, restart once and run a quick check on the apps you rely on most. If something feels off, try one more reboot before changing settings—many quirks disappear after the first post-update boot.
Permissions are doors. Keep them narrow by default, wider only when needed. Review camera, microphone, precise location, contacts, and files for your most-used apps first. Turn off background location where it adds little value and hide sensitive lock-screen previews for messaging and banking.
Installs and caching need breathing room. Aim for 10–20% free space, delete old installers/exports, and archive large media to dated folders (year/month) so cleanup stays quick. After heavy updates, expect battery estimates to be jumpy for a day—let the device settle before drawing conclusions.
Many page problems are profile problems. Test in a private window or with a clean profile to bypass cached data and extensions. Keep a small, trusted add-on set; clear site storage quarterly for heavy services.
Network A/B: try the same action on Wi-Fi and cellular (or another Wi-Fi). If it fails on one path only, you’ve isolated a local rule or congestion.
Backups matter when they restore. Keep two copies—cloud + local drive—and perform a tiny restore right now (one photo or document). Label drives clearly and store them safely. If you encrypt backups, verify you can actually unlock them before you need them.
No. It only changes how the system starts; your files remain.
Usually not. Built-in settings and this routine solve most everyday issues.
No. A repair re-applies components; a reset wipes personal data and settings.