Android phones have come a long way and while most of us know the basics like screenshots and dark mode, there are tons of hidden tricks buried inside your phone’s settings that even longtime Android users overlook.
In this guide, we’ll uncover 10 hidden Android features that will help you get the most out of your device — whether you’re using a Samsung Galaxy, Infinix Smart, Google Pixel, Tecno, or Xiaomi phone.
1. Use Smart Lock to Keep Your Phone Unlocked in Trusted Places.
Tired of typing your password every few minutes?
Android’s Smart Lock feature lets your phone stay unlocked in trusted locations like your home or while connected to your smartwatch.
How to enable it:
Go to Settings → Security → Smart Lock
Choose Trusted places or Trusted devices
2. Live Caption for Any Video or Audio
Android can now automatically create captions for videos, podcasts, and even voice notes no internet needed!
How to enable it:
Press the Volume button, then tap the Live Caption icon
3. Adaptive Battery for Longer Power Life
The Adaptive Battery feature learns how you use your phone and limits power for apps you rarely open.
This can easily extend your battery life by several hours a day.
How to enable it:
Go to Settings → Battery → Adaptive preferences
4. Quick Gestures You Didn’t Know Existed
You can perform simple gestures to do cool things like open the camera or silence calls.
Examples:
- Double-press the Power button to launch the camera
- Flip your phone to mute calls
- Swipe down with three fingers to take a screenshot
5. Split Screen Mode for Multitasking
Want to watch YouTube while chatting on WhatsApp? Split Screen makes it easy.
How to enable it:
- Open Recent Apps → Tap the app icon → Choose Split screen
- Then select the second app to open below
6. Digital Wellbeing Dashboard
Stay mindful of your screen time with Android’s Digital Wellbeing tools.
You can set limits on app use and even get bedtime reminders.
How to access:
Go to Settings → Digital Wellbeing & parental controls
7. Nearby Share (Like AirDrop for Apple)
Nearby Share lets you quickly send photos, files, and links to other Android users nearby no data needed.
How to use:
Tap Share → Nearby Share
Choose the device you want to send to
8. Privacy Dashboard — See What Apps Access
Android’s Privacy Dashboard shows which apps have accessed your camera, microphone, or location recently.
How to check:
Go to Settings → Privacy → Privacy Dashboard
9. Clipboard Manager (Android 13+)
Copy something once and reuse it anywhere. The built-in Clipboard Manager lets you see your recent copies and even edit text.
How to use:
Tap and hold in any text field → Clipboard
10. Material You — Customize Everything!
Android’s Material You design allows full personalization. Your wallpaper colors automatically theme your system icons, notifications, and keyboard.
How to enable:
Go to Settings → Wallpaper & style → Color theme
Android is full of hidden gems that make your phone more powerful than you think.
Next time you grab your device, dive into Settings Advanced features you might discover even more.
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