At the moment Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world. It is safe, convenient and multifunctional. However, not all of its capabilities lie on the surface, and the inexperienced user most likely will not even notice them. In this article, we will tell about several features and settings that do not know many owners of mobile devices on Android OS.
Hidden Android capabilities
Some functions considered today were added with the release of new versions of the operating system. Because of this, the owners of devices with the old version of Android may encounter a lack of a certain setup or the possibility on their deviss.Disable automatic adding shortcuts
Most applications are bought and downloaded from the Google Play Market service. After installation, the game label or the program is automatically added to your desktop. But not in all cases it is necessary. Let's figure out how to disable the automatic creation of labels.
- Open Play Market and go to "Settings".
- Remove the checkbox from the "Add Icons" item.
If you need to enable this parameter again, just return the checkbox.
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
In the network settings there is a tab with optional wireless settings. A Wi-Fi shutdown is available here while the device is in sleep mode, it will help reduce battery consumption. In addition, there are several parameters that are responsible for switching to the best network and for displaying notifications about finding a new open connection.
Black list of contacts
Previously, users had to download third-party software to reset calls from certain numbers or set voice mail only. In new versions, it was added to the blacklist contact. It is easy to implement it, you just need to go to the contact and click on the "blacklist". Now incoming calls from this number will be automatically reset.
Read more: add contact to the "Black List" on Android
Safe mode
Viruses or dangerous on Android devices are infected extremely rarely and practically in all cases this happens due to the user's fault. If you cannot delete a malicious application or it blocks the screen, then a safe mode will help here, which will disable all user-installed applications. You only need to clamp the shutdown button until the power will appear on the screen. You must click on this button and hold until the device leaves for a reboot.
On some models it works differently. First, you need to turn off the device, turn on and press the volume button. Keep it you need to display until the desktop appears. The output from the secure mode is carried out in the same way, you just climb the volume button.
Disable Synchronization with Services
By default, data exchange between the device and the connected account is automatically carried out, but it is not always necessary or due to certain reasons it cannot be done, and notifications about the unsuccessful synchronization attempt only annoy. In this case, it will help simply disabling synchronization with specific services.
- Go to "Settings" and select "Accounts".
- Select the desired service and disable the synchronization by moving the slider.
Enabling synchronization is carried out in exactly the same way, but only you need to have an Internet connection.
Disable notifications from applications
Missing annoying constant notifications from a specific application? Perform only a few simple actions so that they are no longer displayed:
- Go to "Settings" and select Applications.
- Find the desired program and click on it.
- Remove the checkbox or drag the slider in front of the "Notification" string.
Increase the scale of gestures
Sometimes it happens that it is impossible to disassemble the text due to the small font or not visible certain areas on the desktop. In this case, one of the special features comes to the rescue, which is very simple:
- Open the "Settings" and go to Spets. possibilities".
- Select the "Gestures to enlarge" tab and enable this option.
- Three times, click on the screen at the required point to bring it closer, and the scale changes are carried out using the information and dilution of the fingers.
Find the device function
The inclusion of the "Find Device" function will help in the case of its loss or theft. It must be attached to Google account, and you will need to perform only one action:
Go to device search service
In this article, we reviewed several of the most interesting features and functions that are known not to all users. All of them will help facilitate their disposal management. We hope that they will help you and will be helpful.