Android is considered the best selling OS for smartphones worldwide, with a current user base of more than 3.2 billion users. This is majorly because of the number of third party applications available for the android devices along with the ease that this OS provides for the Best full stack android development process. An experienced developer can easily develop an android application in a time span of a few days.
Well, since a large majority of smartphones run on android, it is important that you know a few of the latest android hacks, tips, and tricks. So, here are the top 9 android hacks and tricks you should know in 2020.
Install Linux on Phone
Every mobile device already runs Linux in one form or another. However, you might be surprised to know that you could actually open a Linux interface and command prompt on your android device. On the other hand, you can also install a Linux distribution on your mobile devices, however, that would require a lot of work and rotting the android phone. But, since the android operating system is already built upon the Linux OS, you can simply open a Linux command line terminal.
Monitor Your Heart Rate
Yes, it is actually possible to monitor your pulse and heart rate using the dedicated heart rate monitor in android devices. This is independent of any external fitness tracker device and works perfectly to some extent. There are actually many applications available on the play store that could help do so. The ones that are actually working requires you to place your finger on the flashlight in order to monitor the color change under your skin and predict your heart rate. All of this is software dependent and does not include and hardware specification and so are not too accurate.
Customize Your Status Bar
Almost every smartphone that runs on Android now allows the users to customize their staus bar without the use of any third-party application. The status bar can be randomly customized by the user by using the system UI tuner, from the device setting. Although in some devices you might have to enable the hidden System UI tuner setting. But, in the end, you would be able to create your own custom bar.
Tracking Your Device
We often tend to lost or misplace our smartphone and in such cases, a smartphone tracker might be the best thing. And, yes you can actually track your mobile phone using google’s find my phone app. Almost every smartphone operated google services and has a google account on which it runs. This Google account can be used to track your device. So next time you lose your phone, head directly to android.com/find to recover your phone.
See Back Your Notifications
If you have ever dismissed your notification before viewing them and regretted later, then we are in the same boat. However, there is a way that allows you to view your notifications again. All you need to do is long-press on your home screen and tap on the widget and look for settings shortcut. Now when you drag it to your home screen, you see a lot of options, just search for a notification log and select it. This allows you to view all the recent notifications.
Application Shortcuts
The three navigation buttons you see at the bottom of the screen can also be used for other functions. Gestures allow you to bestow different functionality to these buttons. These extra functions include opening a specific application like opening google assistant on long pressing the middle navigation button. All you need to do is set the gestures functionality from the settings menu.
Custom Resolution
Display resolution settings can have a drastic impact on mobile phone performance. Lower resolution means longer battery life, less heating issues, no lag, etc. There are two ways to do this, one is to do as a root user and the other is connecting your device with a computer and change the resolution from the ADB commands without root.
Reduce Lag And Delays
When you move around your mobile device, you would have noticed a little lag and delay, maybe in the form of animation, etc. However, you can even customize these lag and animation and also set a delay time limit from the developer’s settings in an android device.
Maximum Performance
Well, gamers often tend to use their device at its utmost limit. And, you can do so with your android device if you want with the helo of GL tools app.
Make Your SmartPhone Smarter
Well, if you wish to automate certain tasks such as turning off mobile data, connecting to your wifi, etc. Then android is the perfect device for you. All of these tasks can be achieved using a third-party application such as IFTTT and Tasker.
Author Bio –
Hermit Chawla is a MD at AIS Technolabs which is Web development and App Development Company, helping global businesses to grow. I would love to share thoughts on android web development company.
