Operating system Android it is quite comprehensive and offers a lot of options and functions. Some can often fit into the menu of others, which is why we bring you these 5 tips and tricks for Android, which is suitable for every user - whether a long-time professional or a novice.
One-handed mode
Especially if you use a device with a larger screen size that you need to control with one hand, you have trouble covering all the elements. System Android however, it offers a feature that helps you shrink the screen to reach even the farthest edge. Go to Settings -> Advanced features and choose R herewith one hand. After turning on the function, you can then choose how you want to invoke the function, i.e. by swiping down in the middle of the bottom edge of the screen or by double-tapping the Home button.
Movements and gestures
If you want to further facilitate the control of your device somewhat more comprehensively, it is certainly useful to visit the menu in Advanced functions Movements and gestures. Here you will find several options that you can turn on for easier interaction with your smartphone.
- Easy mute – You can silence incoming calls and notifications by placing your hand on the display or by turning the phone face down.
- Direct call – Bring the phone to your ear to call a contact whose message or contact details are displayed on the screen.
- Palm save screen – You save a copy of the screen by swiping the edge of your hand across the screen. However, this gesture cannot be used when the keyboard is displayed.
- Swipe to call/send messages – In the Phone and Contacts apps, swipe right to call a contact or number, and swipe left to send a message.
Quick offer
If you slide your finger down from the top edge of the display, you will see a quick menu. It contains six icons that allow you to quickly turn functions on or off. Doing so again will show you the complete list. However, you can do so immediately if you swipe down from the top edge of the display with two fingers. When you then select the three dots icon here, you can select a menu Button order. Here you can define exactly which functions are important to you. You can easily add them to the first six, which are visible immediately after displaying the quick menu, by simply dragging them. By offer Restore you can then return to the basic settings at any time.
Quick access to the camera
Unlike the iPhone, however, which offers a camera icon in its Control Center (it's an alternative to the quick menu), it basically doesn't allow you to launch it with hardware buttons. Most phones with Androidem, however, offers to quickly activate it by simply double-tapping the power button. It's also a faster solution because you don't even have to turn on the display and it also works across applications.
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Motives
A big advantage Androidu versus iOS it is also possible to customize it. Even though he is starting to try in this regard too Apple, still not as far as Google. IN Settings on Samsung phones you will find the option Motives, which will redirect you to Galaxy Storu where you can install some new theme packs and use them. On others Androidech typically go to Settings -> Display -> Styles and wallpapers.
This guide was created on a Samsung device Galaxy A7 (2018) p Androidem 10 and One UI 2.0.
