{"id":35159,"date":"2018-09-22T23:43:05","date_gmt":"2018-09-22T22:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elcrema.com\/?p=35159"},"modified":"2018-09-22T23:43:05","modified_gmt":"2018-09-22T22:43:05","slug":"use-an-android-7-things-you-didnt-know-your-phone-could-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elcrema.com\/use-an-android-7-things-you-didnt-know-your-phone-could-do\/","title":{"rendered":"USE AN ANDROID? 7 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOUR PHONE COULD DO!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Android phones are about the most popular out there, but just how many of its users have a good idea of what they carry?<\/p>\n

Well, this post should change that!<\/p>\n

THE EASIEST WAY TO SAVE YOUR BATTERY POWER<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you choose a black or simple dark background for your screen, the automatic pixel highlighting will turn off, and you\u2019ll notice that your device keeps its charge for much longer. This feature isn\u2019t available for all Android devices yet, but it\u2019s already implemented on most Samsung smartphones and tablets.<\/p>\n

TEXT-TO-SPEECH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not only can you read texts on your phone, you can also listen to them if you have an Android device. So if you prefer to hear incoming information rather than see it, go to Settings -> Accessibility and turn on the Text-to-Speech Output option.<\/p>\n

SMARTPHONE REMOTE CONTROL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just go to Settings -> Security -> Device administrators, and check the boxes next to Android Device Manager, Remotely locate this device, and Allow remote lock and erase. Now if you lose your smartphone, you can locate and block it without losing your data via this website.<\/p>\n

TURNING ON GUEST MODE<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you would like to temporarily give your phone to another person yet keep your personal data confidential, use Guest Mode. Swipe down from the top with two fingers, and touch the user icon on the upper right. The Add guest icon will appear, and you\u2019ll be able to choose which actions the person handling your smartphone will be allowed to take.<\/p>\n

SCREEN MAGNIFIER<\/strong><\/p>\n

People with poor eyesight often have no idea how much this feature can help them. Just go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Magnification gestures. Then you\u2019ll be able to zoom in on any part of the display just by tapping it.<\/p>\n

CONTROL YOUR SMARTPHONE WITH HEAD MOVEMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are situations when you just have to use your gadget but your hands are otherwise occupied or it\u2019s just too cold outside to take your warm gloves off. However, there\u2019s a solution for this! After installing a free app called EVA Facial Mouse, you\u2019ll be able to control your Android device with movements of your head! The detailed guide on installation is here.<\/p>\n

A SECRET GAME<\/strong><\/p>\n

Starting with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, Google puts a small secret present for users into all their devices. However, finding it may prove to be quite difficult. Here are instructions on how to do it despite the odds. First, go to Settings and choose About phone or About tablet. Quickly tap Android version several times, and when a small marshmallow shows up on the screen, quickly tap it again, and a special mini-game will open.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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