10 Useful Android Tips And Tricks You Should Know (2)

In previous post, we looked out for some useful features and below featuring another 5 useful Android tips and tricks that may improve your experience while using your Android device. Do note that the steps may vary a little from one Android phone to another due to the differences in the build and the OS version, but if you play around with it, the next step isn’t too far off.

6. How To Check For android System updates
For Android users that are using stock ROM, you may want to look for new updates to your system. To check for updates:

• Go to Settings > About phone/tablet.
• Tap on System updates.
• Tap Check now to look for system updates.

7. Changing Default Apps

If you have already set some default apps for particular tasks (e.g. using Chrome for opening web links) but wish to change this:

• Go to Settings > Apps.
• Swipe right and look for the All tab.
• Select the app you want to remove as default.
• Tap on Clear defaults.

8. Organize Homescreen Shortcuts With Folders

Once you have a lot of apps installed, your homescreen might be filled with app shortcuts. Unlike the app drawer, the apps on your home screen are not arranged alphabetically. So, you might want to create some folders for your homescreen shortcuts.

• Assuming you have more than a handful of shortcuts already on your homescreen, long press on any of the shortcuts and drag it onto another shortcut.
• A circle should now appear around the apps, indicating that a folder has been created.
• By tapping on the newly created folder, a mini window will pop up with your apps in it.
• You can drag and drop additional apps into the folder if you like. You can also rename the folder by tapping on the text area at the bottom of the mini window.

9. Disable Animations

Here’s a tip on how to make your Android device run a bit smoother: disable its animations. You will need to have access to Developer Options which can be found under Settings or About device.

Note: For some phones, you may need to go to Build number and tap on it repeatedly until you see "You are now a developer!". Developer options are now enabled.

Under enabled Developer options, look for Window animation scale, Transition animation scale, and Animator duration scale. Then, turn them off (disable) them one at a time.

10. How to Turn Off Auto-Correction

Hate the fact that your phone is going English teacher mode on you? Turn off auto-correction for peace of mind when texting.

• Go to Settings > Language & input.
• Tap on the settings icon next to the keyboard that you are using, e.g. Google Keyboard.
• Look for Auto-correction and tap on it.
• Select Off to turn auto-correction off.