LESSER-KNOWN FEATURES OF ANDROID DEVICES-2

Most of the smartphone users own and enjoy Android, but often they couldn’t use all the features mostly for the lack of time to dig in. The first part of the article was about some of the Android hidden tools. More of these are included in this article for you to become Android Power User.

Wi-Fi Direct for quick file transfers

If you want to transfer files between devices, using Wi-Fi is a direct option. It is a protocol that creates direct connection between two devices through Wi-Fi. To use this feature, you need additional supportive app such as SuperBeam.

To start file transfer, share the files through Super Beam and tap the phone. You can queue up multiple files and transfer them through Wi-Fi direct option. You cannot send more than 30 MBPS. This app is ideal for sharing videos and photos.

Use Owner Info to make reclaiming a lost device easier

Android users can reclaim a lost device by using Owner Info feature. This feature is available in the Security section under System Settings.

Samsung users can go toPersonal >> Lock screen and security.

Here you can add any contact info, (It is better to provide alternative email address and phone number).

Save the settings and you are done.

Now your owner info details will display on the lock screen.

After enabling these details, you will be eligible to claim for your lost device.

Recognize tethered phones as hotspots

Android devices support for native tethering devices.  By using this feature, users can use tethered data without paying extra bucks or losing mobile data. Any mobile user cannot detect if any Android device is connected with their tethered hotspot and using their data.

If you enable your hotspot to auto update your apps and backup files, and then you can be a victim of such actions. To avoid such situation-

Go to the Data Usage menu >> choose the‘Overflow’ menu button and select ‘Network restrictions’.

Now list of all synced Wi-Fi networks will appear on the screen.

You can flip the toggle button, next to the hotspots options and disable sharing data with connected devices.

Priority Notifications

If you are using Android 5.0 Lollipop, then you can change the notification system. By using Priority Notification system, you can hide the notification content from the lock screen and control the notification of the bothering apps, but its set up is very complicated.

The Notifications modes are split into three parts in Android Lollipop such as All, Priority, and None.

If you select none, you won’t get any notification not even alarms.

If you choose Priority, then you can select the important apps that’s notifications are important for you.

If select all, then you will get notify for each apps.

To change the notification setting, go to the Sound and Notification settings and edit the apps to add in priority status. By using this feature, you can block the calls or text messages from certain numbers.

Extend (or shorten) lock timeout

There are lots of security settings available for locking the device such as you can select password, PIN number, pattern lock or select esoteric face unlock option. By using lock feature, you can prevent your device from nasty characters, if your mobile has lost.

Go to the security menu >> go to the “Automatically Lock” option.

In This option you can see the screen security set-up. From here, you can set the time for your screen shuts down.

You can become power Android users by using these lesser known features of Android devices. If you want any assistance regarding these apps you can contact our Android customer support center.