8 must know secrets of your Android smartphone

Are you aware about all these features?

By Nilakshi Pathak

| Published: Thursday, April 19, 2018, 17:13 [IST]

Android smartphone gives its users a lot many of option to customise it and to use most of its feature. However, not many of the Android users are aware of the features which are hidden in their smartphone. In the end, they end up not using most of these hidden features. However, when you use these hidden features, you enrich your user experience. So, here are 8 hidden features of your Android smartphone, that you can start using today to give your phone a boost.

Attend calls only from selected people.

When we do not want to get disturbed, we use the ‘Do not disturb' feature of the phone. Only a few people know that the ‘do not disturb' feature comes with a "Priority" only mode. This mode allows you to prioritise your contact. In short, you can decide who can and cannot disturb you during your important time.

Unlock your phone automatically when you step inside your phone

The ‘Smart Lock' of your phone is called ‘smart' for a reason. If you list your home as one of the trusted places, the phone will automatically unlock itself when you step inside your home. For using this feature, you will have a switch on your GPS.

Say no to personalised ads

Personalized ads are creepy for a reason. It gives you the feeling that someone is watching each and step of yours. You can opt out of such ads by going to Settings -> Google -> Ads -> Enable ‘Opt out of Ads Personalization.

Keep track of your heart rate

If you want to measure your heart rate, install the app ‘Instant Heart Rate' from Google Play Store'. Launch the app and then place your index finger on the lens of your camera to measure your heart rate.

Use screen magnifier

If you have weak eyesight, the screen magnifier will be very helpful for you. To enable screen magnifier, go to "Settings", select "Accessibility" and then tap on "Magnification". You can now easily magnify your screen with various gestures like three taps on the screen with a single finger.

Use Guest Mode

If you are handing your phone to someone, you should turn the guest mode on. This mode will hide all your stuff from the person who is using your phone. For turning on the guest mode, pull down your notifications drawer and then tap on your avatar and select ‘Add Guest'.

Access your Chrome tabs from devices other than your phone

The first thing that you need to do is sign into Chrome with your Gmail ID in all the devices. And now go to the ‘Recent tabs' option which will open up when you tap on the three vertical dots. This will show you the recently opened tabs even from the other devices.