On the surface, Google's Android mobile operating system appears to be basic, but digging deeper reveals a plethora of hacks for convenience and personalization. To learn how, look through our list of the top Android tips and tricks.
The list goes on and on: 5G, NFC payment, bespoke keyboards, and so on. However, all of that cutting-edge capabilities results in a complex, huge operating system.
The UI appears basic enough for casual users those who
just want to text, call, and use their apps but there are a number of
power-user settings and capabilities hidden a layer or two down in the
interface. All you have to do is know where to look.
We want you to be able to master Google's mobile operating
system, and our list of tips and shortcuts can assist you in doing so. Also, be
sure to check out our roundup of the top Android apps, and feel free to leave a
comment at the bottom of the page. We may include them in further updates to
this story!
1. Remove any apps you don't use.
Many will be appreciated by almost everyone maps, email,
browser, and so on but there will surely be some that you do not want or want.
You don't need a podcast app if you don't listen to podcasts. Furthermore,
phone manufacturers frequently add a slew of their own apps that you may never
use. Simply press and hold an app's icon for a few seconds, then select the I
entry to get to the app's detail page, where you can uninstall it.
Unfortunately, certain stock apps are impossible to remove.
If you exclusively use Firefox or Edge, for example, you won't be able to
delete Google's Chrome browser. You can at the very least select Disable for
those apps, which will hide them from the UI and free up system resources.
2. Take advantage of digital well-being features
Staying up all night messaging and doom scrolling isn't the
healthiest thing you can do. If you need extra time before retiring, select the
Pause option in the dropdown menu. If you want more sleep advice, check out our
article on how technology can help (or hurt) your sleep.
Focus mode, which silences annoying app notifications, is
another recommended Wellbeing feature. When you place your phone down with the
screen facing down, some phones, like current Pixels and Motorola's, go into Do
Not Disturb mode, which is a quick and easy way to get rid of distractions.
Finally, when it's time to unwind, Work Profile hides all those productivity
apps.
3. In Windows, set up your phone app.
I believe that the majority of individuals who use Mac
desktops or laptops also use an iPhone, which has excellent interaction with
macOS. However, with the Your Phone desktop software for Windows 10, Android
users can have just as much if not more consistency with their desktop
computer. It's easiest to begin the setup process from your computer. Go to the
Phone section of the Settings app, select Add a Phone, and you're ready to go.
You'll be able to make phone calls, send texts, and see and use photographs
from your phone on your PC in real time.
With the Link to Windows option, recent Samsung devices and
the Surface Duo phone get even more capabilities, including the ability to run
numerous Android apps on the desktop under the Your Phone app. You can get
Android SMS on the web application if you don't have Windows another feature that Apple's
mobile OS doesn't have. You may also use an emulator to run Android apps on
Windows or macOS, although this is not as handy as using Windows 10's Your
Phone.
4. Change the Quick Settings
One thing I don't like about Android is that it takes two
swipes to reveal more than one row of Quick Settings, and even then, there are
two pages of them. In the first swipe-down row, check sure the settings you use
the most are there. Simply select the pencil symbol to add essential features
such as Focus mode and Dark mode switches.
5. Use the Web to Install Apps
One of the best features of Android over iOS, in my opinion,
is that you don't have to hold your phone in your hand to install an app. It's a terrific time saver if you find an app
on your computer and don't want to fiddle with your phone to get it on your
phone.
6. Download Apps from Other Places
One of Android's standout characteristics is that, unlike
iOS, you're not limited to using a single app store. If you require anything
not found there, nothing prevents you from visiting Amazon's app shop, your
phone manufacturer's app store, or even downloading and installing the
software.
As third-party app stores are the most common source of
Android virus. First, do some research? Also, just in case, switch off the
source's Install Unknown Apps feature after you've installed the app you want.
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The mega-popular game Fortnight is an example of why you
would want to side load (install outside of the official app store) an app. Android
users can get the APK from the game developer's website, but iPhone users who
wish to install the game for the first time are out of luck.
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