Almost every person has a Smartphone which invariably will be an Android. But despite being phone savvy enough to use its features; there are still some Android secrets 90% of users don’t know about. You’ll be surprised at what else your Android is capable of, so here are 8 hidden features of your Android.
Choosing a simple dark background for your screen turns off the automatic pixel lighting. This will keep the device on charge for a longer period. Although this feature isn’t available for all Android devices, it has been implemented on most Samsung Smartphones and tablets.
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If you have this feature in your Android phone, you can listen to this article rather than reading it. If you prefer hearing first hand information rather than reading it on your device, then go to settings-accessibility-turn on Text to speech output option.
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Go to settings-security-device administrator and check the options next to Android Device Manager. Remotely locate this Device and allow remote lock and erase now. If by chance you lose your Smartphone, you can even locate and block it without losing your data but you need to access this website:
http://google.com/android/devicemanager
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If your friend or a guest wants to use your phone you can oblige the person and protect your own privacy. Keep your data confidential with the Guest mode function. Swipe down from the top and touch the user icon in the upper right. The “add guest icon” will appear and you can then choose which actions the new user is allowed to take.
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Those with poor eyesight can access this feature to magnify the screen. To access it you need to go to settings-accessibility-magnification gestures. Now you can zoom in on any part of your display by just a tap.
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You won’t need a separate 3g modem or a router to use the internet on different devices. You can use your Smartphone instead. Go to settings-Tethering and hotspot-turn on portable WLAN hotspot and voila you have your own Wi-Fi.
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Did you know that among the hidden features of your android you could use facial controls? When you need to use your Smartphone but your hands are occupied, you can use your head movements to control it. You will need to install a free app called EVA Facial Mouse. This will help you con troll you android device with just movements of your head.
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Available from Android 2.3 Gingerbread version onwards is a secret game for users and present in every device. Finding it may be a bit complicated but not impossible. Go to settings-choose about phone-tap Android Version several times and when a marshmallow shows up on screen, tap it again and a special mini game appears just for you. Enjoy yourself with these hidden features of your Android that provide a new experience for you.
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