According to Statista, Android now has a 70% market share and is the most widely used operating system among smartphone users. Because of the many features that these feature-rich mobile devices have to offer, Android phones are in great demand right now.

However, not all of them are well-known, and you can be losing out regardless of the true cause. Let us demonstrate some methods for gaining access to some of the most amazing but lesser-known features that Android has created.

1.One-handed mode

For those seeking an ultra-immersive experience, the large display screen found on the majority of contemporary smartphones is ideal. However, using a single hand to manage a large display on your phone might be challenging. The newest Android phones provide a “one-handed” option to address this problem. With this mode, the widely dispersed navigation screen is reduced to a smaller area, making it simple to use your phone with only one hand.

Navigate to “Settings,” then choose “Additional settings” to activate one-handed mode. Next, choose “One-handed mode,” and then flip the switch to activate it. Simply swipe right or left from the middle of the navigation panel, not all the way across, to make use of it.

2.Delete App Defaults

When a link opens inside a particular app, like Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, instead than opening independently in the browser, it may be quite annoying. In addition, there are instances when the software stalls the whole program because it takes a long time to load the link or fails to open it at all. The default settings of these programs have the straightforward solution.

You must first go to the default settings, which you can accomplish by opening “Settings” and then “Apps and Notifications” on your Android smartphone. Locate the application for which you need to modify the settings, select “Advanced,” then click “Open by default.” Next, choose “Clear Defaults.”

You should feel reassured that applications won’t start in app links or by default once you’ve finished this. Once the default settings of the app have been cleared, links may be opened independently in the browser.

3.Switch between Wi-Fi networks quickly.

Yes, you can switch between networks by opening “Settings” and choosing “Wi-Fi,” but there ought to be a quicker method, right?

There is, in fact, a simpler way to do it! To access the “Quick settings” option on your Android phone, just slide down twice from the top. Now, choose and hold the “Wi-Fi icon” for a time rather than pressing it. All of the Wi-Fi networks in your vicinity will be shown on the next screen.

4.Recording Screens

If you now record your screen using a third-party app, you are probably not aware that Android 11 and all later versions of your smartphone include an integrated screen recording feature.

To use this function, just swing down from the top of the screen and look for the “Screen Recorder” option under the “Quick Settings.” To start recording your Android phone’s screen, just press the icon.

5.Two Apps

The ability to duplicate your instant messaging apps (WhatsApp, Messenger, and others) is one of Android’s most fascinating features. This implies that you will be able to use two distinct accounts at the same time, one on the original app and another on the freshly made duplicate.

Open “Settings,” choose “Apps,” and then pick the “Dual Apps” option that appears on the screen to use this function. Choose the app you want to use in dual mode on the next screen. The capability may then be enabled by simply turning on the toggle next to the dual applications.

6.Borrowers’ phones may be locked inside an app.

This is for you if you’ve ever handed your phone to a friend or relative and are suddenly overcome with fear that they could go through your texts or pictures. This will allow you to restrict the user’s access to a single application each time they open your smartphone. You may choose to pin an app to the screen of your Android phone via screen pinning. Only the person to whom you provide the code will be able to access applications other than the one that is pinned.

Setting up screen pinning is really simple. Simply go to your smartphone’s “Settings” menu, choose “Security,” then “Advanced settings,” and finally “App pinning.” Next, open the app you want to pin, then click the navigation icon to get “Overview.” By pressing on the pin symbol located at the top of the preview, you may now pin the application.

7.Set your alerts to “snooze.”

You may choose to “Snooze” a notice on your phone if you don’t want to answer it right away but also don’t want to forget about it. After the sleeping period, the notice will swiftly vanish and reappear.

Simply press and hold the notice you want to “Snooze” to activate this feature; a “Snooze icon” will show directly underneath the notification. Click “Snooze” to adjust the “snoozing time,” which is set to 15 minutes by default. You may, however, set it for two hours.

8.Turn off your “lock screen” at home.

It might take a little while to use your favorite applications on an Android smartphone when you are at home or another safe location and still need to input the pin to unlock the apps. The Google Smart Lock function is the answer to this issue.

Launch “Settings,” choose “Security,” and then activate “Smart Lock.” When it recognizes trusted places, this function will provide you immediate access to your favorite apps without a security lock.

9.Mode of Development

There is a crucial warning for you to read before turning on “developer mode.” We would not recommend that you do this if you are not a developer, have no development expertise, or are inexperienced. If you change the features in developer mode without fully comprehending the ramifications, you might seriously damage your smartphone. Therefore, it is advised that you only activate this function if you are well-versed in developer mode.

Simply go to your Android smartphone’s “settings,” touch “About phone,” and then click “Build number seven times” to activate developer mode. You will have complete access to some developer capabilities as a result, such as the ability to halt screen transitions for smooth program switching.

10.Utilize “Google Assistant” while on hold.

One thing is for sure: you will spend excessive amounts of time in a hold line if you are attempting to contact your internet service provider, phone network, electric company, or any other business with whom you have an account.

Fortunately, Google Assistant saves the day in this situation. Just hit the three dots in the top right corner of the call screen and choose “Hold for me” if you’re in a hold wait. When someone does eventually speak up, the assistant will notify you and even provide you a transcript of what was said in the meantime. This function is currently exclusive, however, and testing is being done in a few particular locations. Therefore, you may have to wait a while to use this function.

Disclaimer:
The only objective of this article is to provide knowledge and education. Depending on the Android version and device manufacturer, features and settings may change. Any problems resulting from modifications made to the device’s settings are not our responsibility. It is recommended that users use caution and consult the official Android documentation as necessary.