Top 10 Best Android phone Tips

Top 10 Best Android Phone Tips & Tricks That Will Blow Your Mind

Most of these smartphone tricks will work with almost all kind of mobile devices and their OS versions which are running the newest version Android OS like Nougat, Oxygen or the previous like Marshmallow, Lollipop, or KitKat. Some of the following instructions may vary slightly between manufacturers & their devices and depend on which operating system you're using.

Follow the Android settings and tricks shown below on your phone and you will get best Android features, tweaks, and useful tips. We've shared 35 of them shown below:

1. Disable Default/Native/System Apps

These days phones come with some default pre-installed apps & some of that you won't want to use. Most of these pre-installed bloat apps can be removed usually by uninstalling from the settings, but some of the systems apps you can't move to trash. But you can disable them to use more RAM by preventing it from running in the background and it will keep your phone speed fast.

To do this; go to Settings >> application manager >> choose the default/native/system app you that you don't want to use >> info page will get open >> at the info page, there will be a button to DISABLE the app >> Clear the data & cache >> or in case you need to uninstall the updates >> and then disable the app.

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2. Quickly dial a contact

How many mobile numbers you remember? Numbers are hard to remember than that of the names. Names we know but storing the numbers for all the friends is a hard job. While dialing the person you usually open the contact list and then dial from it. Instead, you can dial a contact fast simply by typing the names in the numerical form like old Nokia SMS typo style.

For example, if you saved a number '9876543210' by the name "Brad" then on the dialing screen you just need to press:

for B >> 2, for r >> 7, for a >> 2 for d>> 3

While typing you will see the name and from there you can quickly dial and call the person instead of opening the contact app.

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3. Enable 'Developer Mode'

Turn ON the Developer Options - Google hides some of the more advanced features inside a special Developer Options. You manually need to enable to use the smartphone tricks like changing animation speed, allowing USB debugging, etc. T

To do this, go to settings >> 'About phone' >> look for 'Build Number' >> and tap 7 times on that option and then you will get the message saying “you’re now a developer!” >> now go back to system settings >> you will able to see "Developer Options" >> go into it >> enable USB debugging >> reduce the animation time or I suggest to turning off.

(Note that if you are unaware of any of the settings then it's better to keep away from the options.) If you have questions, you can ask here in the comment section shown below.

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4. Keep your device safe

You can use an inbuilt tool on Android device to keep your data safe in case you lost your device. You can activate “Android Device Manager” function on your device to locate your device while lost or stolen. You can even lock your device or erase complete data on it.

You can activate this function by heading to Settings >> Security >> Device Administrators >> Android Device Manager.

In case, you lost your device then you can access locate or lock functions or erase device option by heading to android.com/devicemanager.

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5. Turn ON the Swipe Input

Typing with your thumbs & fingers is okay as an input method, but most phones have built-in swipe input feature too. That allows the user to type faster by dragging the finger across the letters for each word.

The Android supports the installing of third-party keyboards, which can allow you everything from adding emojis to autocorrect options. I recommend using "SwiftKey" for advanced and compelling experience

To do this; go to settings >> keyboards and input methods >> choose keyword >> keyboard settings >> turn on the 'Swipe' (Continuous input method).

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6. Try Launchers/ Android Themes

Various device maker provides their custom user interface (UI) like TouchWiz by Samsung. You are using Android and it is popular because of ability to customize its UI. The default phone screen and its interface is not that much powerful and comfortable to use.

Installing the alternative launchers allow you to make advanced edits to your device’s home screen & will make you use your android device productively.

I personally use Line launcher (Dodol launcher) that allows me to change the themes, install custom icon sets, gestures control, app drawer settings, double tap settings and much more. Usually, they can make your phone perform faster than the default interfaces provided by the makers like Samsung & HTC.

To do this; go to play store app >> find 'Line launcher' >> install >> open >> follow onscreen instructions >> and start editing your device as you like.

Anytime if you want to change/remove, just go to the home menu or remove that app from the phone application settings.

7. Use Power Saving Modes

All Android phones come with the various 'power saving modes' that reduces screen brightness and slows the CPU. Most Android phones provide basic power saving mode which that can be turned ON automatically when the device reaches a defined battery level. Whereas the Samsung gives a normal power saving mode that auto reduces screen brightness and slows the CPU. An "ultra power saver" mode has been provided into the new devices that lock the device to just a few necessary applications.

To do this; go to settings >> battery >> activate "power saving mode" (Note that, keeping the phone on power saving mode every time make the CPU runs slower so you may see slow device operations)

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8. Restrict background data services

A lot of apps on your device consumes a significant amount of data while running in the background. These apps not only consume your Internet data but they also make your device run slow. It is absolutely safe to stop background data services to save some data for more important work.

To do this, you require to first set your mobile data limit and then go to Settings >> Data Usage and go to options menu and select Restrict Background Data option.

You can even restrict certain resource hungry apps from consuming data in the background.

To do this, go to Settings >> Data Usage and scroll down to find those apps which consume a lot of mobile data. Tap on that app and select “Restrict background data” option. It will immediately stop that app running in the background.

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9. Use 'Android Device Manager'

In some situations, we have all infrequently lost track of the smartphone. Maybe it was hiding in the car or put on top of the fridge or in the couch cushions. So instead of getting panic to find your phone, use "Android Device Manager". (Internet should be active on the phone).

You can access 'Android Device Manager' via the web. It will not only find it but you can ring the phone easily from the web.

To do this; go to your Google account on the PC >> open the link: https://www.google.com/android/find >> log in again for security purpose >> Google Find My Device page will get opened >> choose your missing phone from the drop-down >> Google reaches out and shows you where your phone is >> Moreover, you can also ring the phone by choosing the option of "PLAY SOUND", even if it's in silent mode. >> or if in worst case, if you lost your device then with this ADM you can lock your phone and display the custom message or any phone number on the screen >> Moreover, you can remotely erase the all the content & data from the device (but you will no longer to locate it again) to secure your private data.

10. Backup Android phone data to Cloud

Keeping your data backup on Cloud can ensure your data safety and instant access to it. You can get the backup of your data on Google Drive using your phone settings.

To do this go to Settings >> Accounts >> Google and click on “Sync All” option. If you have many accounts, then choose the one with which you want to take data backup.

Go back to your phone Settings >> Backup & Reset and turn ON “Backup my data” and “Automatic restore” options. It will take backup of your data on Google Drive which you can access from your Google account.

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11. Set up a VPN on Android device

Virtual Private Network or VPN helps you hide your browsing history, keep your data safe from prying eyes and offers many other benefits as well. It ensures data privacy especially when you are using networks at public places like airports and cafes.

To set a VPN on your Android device go to Settings >> Wireless and Networks >> More Settings >> VPN or Settings >> Wi-Fi and networks and select the VPN settings.

Now click on “Add VPN” option and choose the type of VPN you want to add. Fill in the VPN details like VPN account name and VPN server address.

12. Make your device super secure

Use encryption feature on your device to keep your device data super secure. Though encryption feature on Android device has its own limitations still you can use it for the sound security of your device.

To encrypt your device and SD card go to Settings >> Security >> Encrypt device or Encrypt external SD card. Here you need to mention your pin or password to decrypt the device again.

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13. Disable App Notifications

If you are feeling annoyed due to random notifications on your device, then you can disable all such notifications instantly. To do this, long press on the notification until it displays “App Info” option. Now tap on “App Info” option and unselect “Show Notifications” option and confirm it. This simple process will instantly stop notifications from that particular app further.

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14. Disable Automatic App Updates

If you don’t want to update your apps on their own automatically, then you can disable Automatic App Updates option.

To do this, go to Play Store >> Settings >> Auto-Update apps. Now select “Do not auto-update apps” option. If you need to update your apps manually just head to Google Play Store >> My Apps & Games >> All and select the App you want to update.

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15. Standby & Doze mode (Android 6.0 and higher)

Google launched 2 new battery-saving features "Doze" and "App Standby" in Marshmallow and higher called. Doze mode puts your device into a deep sleep and prevents most apps from waking it up when it's not been used; whereas the Standby option stops the apps from running background tasks.

For "Doze mode" go to Settings >> Battery >> Battery optimization.

If you want; you can make the apps excluded from the Doze.

For "Standby" go to Settings >> at the bottom of the developer options >> Inactive apps >> you will see the list of all the apps which are probably be marked as inactive >> you can toggle between active and inactive.

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