When you first obtained your top-of-the-line smartphone, have you had the feeling of completely being naive how that thing works? Surely what you did then was to read the manual provided by the phone’s manufacturer and one by one you tried to apply all that are stated there. Latest gadgets possess quite complex settings that unfamiliar first-time users cannot easily understand. Perhaps, it will take them days or weeks to get acquainted with their new device.
Like Victoria, Android devices have secrets too. Intrigued by the hidden shortcuts your smartphone is capable of? Whether you have with you an old or a brand new Android phone, you may follow these simple tricks for an easier usability:
1. Camera launch in one move.
Ever missed that once in a lifetime moment simply because your camera app took seconds before it launched? Arggh! Worry no more. This time, you can unlock your screen and open your camera in one move. In the recently released line-up of Android phones having the latest Android OS, you can be able to customize the lock screen for a fast access. Simply press and hold the central part of the lock screen, rotate your phone to 90 degrees while still holding the lock screen and voila! The camera starts. How to activate this? Go to Settings, Security, Lock Screen Options, and finally change the Camera Quick Access status to on. This is tested for those who own a Samsung SIII. If this technique does not apply to your smartphone, try downloading the WidgetLocker app to place the camera icon onto your lock screen. You may also add other widgets you want to access readily.
2. Voice recognition functionality.
One of the best typing shortcuts used in an Android phone is the voice recognition feature. This is great for jotting down notes, searching, and formulating a text message. Also, through voice control, you can just shout “Shoot!” after setting up your camera on a tripod and you are ready to take a snapshot with your friends. One tip when using this feature, dictate one sentence at a time so the voice recognition function can decipher and get all the words correctly.
3. Obtaining a screenshot.
Wanting to grab a screenshot of a web page and save it on your smartphone? Just simultaneously press the Home key and the power button. On other Android phone versions, press the volume clicker down and the power button. If this trick still does not work for you, get the Screenshot It app. This application permits the user to capture whatever it is on your screen display.
4. Extending battery life and your smartphone’s speed.
Manage the hidden applications running on your phone by means of the Task Manager. Of course we know that the task manager is responsible for taking into account all the programs that are operating in the background which cause your battery to get drained. Without needing to scroll through the menus, open your Task Manager easily by holding down the Home key for a few seconds. Once the list of the currently running apps popped up, release your hold on the key. You can now close all the programs you are not using and that are unnecessary at this point.
Some shortcuts may not function on the Android phone you are using. Anyway, I do hope you enjoy and take time to try these smartphone wonders!
Like Victoria, Android devices have secrets too. Intrigued by the hidden shortcuts your smartphone is capable of? Whether you have with you an old or a brand new Android phone, you may follow these simple tricks for an easier usability:
1. Camera launch in one move.
Ever missed that once in a lifetime moment simply because your camera app took seconds before it launched? Arggh! Worry no more. This time, you can unlock your screen and open your camera in one move. In the recently released line-up of Android phones having the latest Android OS, you can be able to customize the lock screen for a fast access. Simply press and hold the central part of the lock screen, rotate your phone to 90 degrees while still holding the lock screen and voila! The camera starts. How to activate this? Go to Settings, Security, Lock Screen Options, and finally change the Camera Quick Access status to on. This is tested for those who own a Samsung SIII. If this technique does not apply to your smartphone, try downloading the WidgetLocker app to place the camera icon onto your lock screen. You may also add other widgets you want to access readily.
2. Voice recognition functionality.
One of the best typing shortcuts used in an Android phone is the voice recognition feature. This is great for jotting down notes, searching, and formulating a text message. Also, through voice control, you can just shout “Shoot!” after setting up your camera on a tripod and you are ready to take a snapshot with your friends. One tip when using this feature, dictate one sentence at a time so the voice recognition function can decipher and get all the words correctly.
3. Obtaining a screenshot.
Wanting to grab a screenshot of a web page and save it on your smartphone? Just simultaneously press the Home key and the power button. On other Android phone versions, press the volume clicker down and the power button. If this trick still does not work for you, get the Screenshot It app. This application permits the user to capture whatever it is on your screen display.
4. Extending battery life and your smartphone’s speed.
Manage the hidden applications running on your phone by means of the Task Manager. Of course we know that the task manager is responsible for taking into account all the programs that are operating in the background which cause your battery to get drained. Without needing to scroll through the menus, open your Task Manager easily by holding down the Home key for a few seconds. Once the list of the currently running apps popped up, release your hold on the key. You can now close all the programs you are not using and that are unnecessary at this point.
Some shortcuts may not function on the Android phone you are using. Anyway, I do hope you enjoy and take time to try these smartphone wonders!
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