10 Hidden Android Features You Should Know About

The iPhone versus Android debate is never-ending but something for sure that Android’s software is more versatile and customizable than Apple’s offering. Once you spend some time investigating your phone, you’ll certainly come across several clever features and useful tools that you possibly were not aware of so far! Read more to explore some of them.

1.  Change Volume Independently – Your phone supports different audio types—including ring tones, notifications, alarms, phone calls, and media. Open Settings, visit Sounds, and tap Volume, to find individual sliders to adjust every audio type individually. 
2.  Use 2 Apps Simultaneously – In Android, you can use two apps on the screen at the same time. Like you can handle Google docs and Messages simultaneously with the help of Android’s Gesture navigation Split Screen option. 
3.  Keep Phone Unlocked – How about keeping phone unlocked without entering a PIN or scan your fingerprint when at home or work. For this open Settings > Security > Smart Lock and enter your PIN code when prompted. This way no one will be able to open your phone.

4. Recover Accidentally Removed Notifications – There's a hidden Notification Log that will display the running tally of all notifications and alerts you've received for the past few days. First long-press any empty spot on your screen, then select Widgets open Settings option, then select Notification Log, and you are done.
   
   

5.   Quickly Share Wi-Fi Passwords – If you find it difficult to share your Wi-Fi password quickly, You can scan or create a QR code on your device by opening the Settings app and selecting Network > Wi-Fi, tapping on the network name, and then Share.Next tap on the QR Code icon next to Add Network. 
   
   
6.  Choose New Default Apps –Android’s operating system lets you choose different default apps for web browsing, texting, viewing photos, and so on. Take this flexibility to your advantage by opening Settings then Apps, then tap the cog icon in the upper right corner. Select appropriate categories on the screen to see a list of installed apps that can take over default duties.
   
   
7.  Activate One-Handed Mode – Android phones can be big enough to handle with single hand, so use Google’s custom keyboard that lets you operate your phone with just one-handed mode. Open the keyboard as normal and tap and hold on the comma key. Enable one-handed mode to drag up to the right-hand icon. Switch the small arrow from side to side using the arrow, the bottom icon lets you reposition it, while the top icon restores the full-size keyboard. 
   
   
8.  Live Caption – Android 10 has introduced a new feature of Live Caption that allows you to see what a video or podcast is saying without any sound playing from your device. 
   
   
9.  Guest Mode – Protect your phone from meddling while it's in someone else's hands or maybe claws and paws with the Android's Guest Mode. Open the System on your phone's settings; tap Advanced followed by multiple users. On the screen that comes up, make sure the toggle at the top is set in the on position.
   
   
10.  Pause App – If you want to prevent certain app interruptions, then some Androids let you press and hold your finger onto any app's icon on your home screen and then use the Pause app option.

 The 10 cool features will let you show off your cool phone handling and operating skills to family and friends, making them curious to know that where have you learned them all. Be more confident of your phone’s features and use them in the right manner. You can get your hands on some of the most popular   Samsung unlocked smartphone, and from the top brands – Samsung, iPhones, HTC, LG, etc. all at competitive market prices. Visit WS Deals today – Expect More, Pay Less!