You use Android smartphone? In that case, you certainly know that this operating system can be adapted quite extensively. Whether via built-in software or via a graphical superstructure or external launcher. But if you want to speed up your device a bit or you want to know shortcuts to some functions, be sure to read our today's 8 tips and tricks to improve the use of your device.
1) Enable development mode
The first enhancement that unlocks a lot of other features and settings is to turn on developer mode. To activate this option, go to -> Smartphone settings, then to the menu -> Phone info, and here you click on the item seven times in a row -> System version (eg MIUI or your system version). The device will then unlock the developer options.
2) Change animation speed
It is in the development options that you will also find individual items for changing the speed of animations, which can ultimately speed up the use of your smartphone.
You can get to the developer menu by clicking on -> Smartphone settings, then to -> Additional settings and then on -> Developer Options. You then move lower in this menu until you find the items -> Scale animation window, Scale animation transformation a Animation length scale. There are several levels to choose from 0,5x / 1x / 1,5x, but you can also turn off animations completely.
3) Access quick settings by dual dragging the notification bar
An interesting feature is also access to quick settings using dual swipe notification bar -> swipe with two fingers. This gesture saves you the step of two swipes with one finger, in standard use. However, it should also be emphasized that this feature may not work on all Android smartphones. Our editorial OnePlus 9 Pro supported this feature, but if you have a Xiaomi smartphone, for example, you need to use the old style control center.
4) Screen projection on TV + Manual
If you want to show content from your smartphone on your TV screen, you can use several alternatives. One of them is also built directly into the Android system and you will find it in the quick settings, in the control center. You can find it under the name "Transfer" or "Screen transmission" (or "Cast screen" in English). Using Chromecast, the device will find your screen, monitor or TV that supports the given standard and you can start screen sharing. You can find more information on image transfer in our detailed instructions. You will find him at this link.
5) Smart Lock
A very popular feature among Android smartphone users is also Smart Lock. This feature eliminates the endless unlocking of the device via the lock screen if you are at home or at a location of your choice, such as a cottage. The feature can use GPS, your face, your voice and even selected networks to recognize that you are at a given location and thus prevent locking. This feature also does not have to be part of all Android devices.
6) Turn on notification history
Are you looking for older information you received through notifications? In that case, we have a solution for you. This is a notification history that you can turn on in your smartphone settings. You will find it if you go to -> Settings, Applications and notifications, Notifications, Notification history and it is in this menu that you turn the switch to the position "Yes". Function may not be available on all Android smartphones.
7) Enable chat bubbles
Do you like your favorites? chat bubblesWhat applications like Messenger or Slack offer? This feature can be turned on or off in individual applications, but it is also part of the Android system itself. You can find this offer in Settings, Applications and notifications, and Chat bubbles. Function does not have to be available on all Android smartphones.
8) Change default application settings
The last tip resp. The trick in our article today is change application default settings. If you have customized the settings for the selected applications, you can reset these settings to the original values set by the developers in your smartphone settings. You will find this setting in the menu Applications, Advanced and choose an option Clear Default.
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