10 Best Android tips and tricks to know in 2019

Best Android tips and tricks

Android is the most popular and versatile operating system for smartphones in the current scenario, which also translates into the fact that it accounts for nearly 86% of smartphone market sales. The main reason for this progressive approach is open source code, flexibility and the ability to customize it. In addition, the availability of tons of applications by thousands of developers is identical to the icing on the cake.

Now, as an Android user, you may want to explore the endless possibilities to get the most out of your Android device. Following the same, we are here with the best Android tips and tricks you should know right now. These tips and tricks will not only make you smarter, but will also change the way you interact with your smartphone.

Let's start with the list of the top 10 hacks and Android tips.

Best Android Hacks & Tricks

1. Install Linux on your Android phone without root

You may be surprised to know that it is literally possible to open the Linux interface and the command prompt on your Android phone. Now, installing Linux on Android has always been a tedious task and often requires the use of root, but here we have a way to do it without root, without special knowledge and skills.

Using the Debian No root application, you can install the Debian Linux distribution on your Android phone to perform some utility tasks. It is a Linux-based operating system that allows the user to install LibreOffice, GIMP and other open source software via APT (Advanced Package Tool) and use them.

To do this, simply install the Debian No root application from the Play Store, then open it like any other application and allow it to download the complete package for a complete installation. Once fully loaded, you will be greeted by a mouse-oriented desktop interface, where you can download and install some programs or games, as on any version of Linux. Nevertheless, there are endless possibilities to explore in case you get bored with your Android.

2. Use your LED flash and your camera to monitor your heart rate

Yes, it is possible to monitor your pulse without using a fitness monitor or device with a dedicated heart rate monitor. At the same time, it may sound like a gadget or a joke for you, but it actually works to some extent.

Now, there are many applications available that allow you to track your heart rate. Those that actually work require that your finger be placed on the LED flash, after which the application uses the camera to monitor the color changes under the skin and thus control the amount of blood that passes.

Since this depends on the software, do not expect much precision and make sure your phone's LED flash does not lie too far away from the camera lens. Use a good application similar to the Instant Heart Rate application we used here for best results.

3. Adjust the status bar using the system user interface tuner

If you're tired of your current status bar or wanting to add or remove certain options, you do not have to rely on third-party applications anymore.

Simply activate the hidden settings menu called "System Interface Tuner", which can be done by keeping the parameter settings present in the Notification Failover menu. By doing the same thing, the gear icon will start spinning, followed by a message that the system chord has been activated.

Now you can see the system user interface tuner menu in the settings application, where you can specify the type of icons you want to appear in the status bar, such as information about orientation, some phones), etc. You can further change the additional settings for Do Not Disturb, Notifications, and Always On (if supported).

However, it is possible that this hidden setting may not be present on phones with a custom user interface such as EMUI / MIUI and older versions of Android.

4. Follow your Android smartphone

Have you ever lost a phone? If so, then you might have had a terrible experience like having lost my phone to the restaurant. We sometimes lose our phones and the worst is that if we keep them in silent mode, there is no other way to recover it, except with Google's Find My Phone.

The best part about Android is that if you've added a Google Account to your Android device, Find My Device is automatically enabled. So every time you lose your device, go to android.com/find in any browser and sign in with the same Google Account. You can now see the location of your device and further erase all data remotely, lock it with a message, or make it ring loud (even if it is in silent mode), provided your lost device has access to the Internet and the location is on.

5. Refer to the notifications you have cleared

Have you already erased all your notifications in a hurry without reading them correctly? Yes, I know this happens quite often and later you realize that you may have forgotten something important, maybe something of an application you do not know. In this case, will you waste your time opening each application to recheck notifications? We also have a solution to that.

Just tap and hold on your home screen to display the screen setting mode. Now, tap the widgets and look for the Settings shortcut widget that should look like a basic gear setting. Then drag it somewhere on your home screen, followed by a pop-up list that lets you choose from essential shortcuts such as accessibility, app information, battery, devices, battery , memory, etc. Just look for the "notification log" option and select it.


After that, you can view all previous notifications of all apps with the time of appearance using the shortcut.

Pro Tip: You can also use this trick to read Whatsapp messages that have been deleted by the sender using the Delete For Everyone option.

6. Use the navigation buttons as application shortcuts

Have you ever thought about using the navigation bar for anything other than going home, closing apps, and opening new apps? The Button Mapper application provides the ability to use the same buttons to trigger different applications and tasks.

You can remap your keys to assign apps based on your actions, such as double-touching the home button, the recent button, and the previous button. I did this by double-clicking the Home button to trigger the camera application and twice the last button application to open Gmail. In addition, you can also customize the volume and buttons of the headset for the same cause.

Interestingly, this app also lets you customize the Active Edge feature on supported devices, such as Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

7. Force orientation control

In some phones, manufacturers assign the charging port and headphone jack to the bottom of the screen, which stops the user's experience when plugged in or the music is listened to using headphones wired flat on the bed. This is where the Adaptive Rotation Lock app comes to the rescue.

This is a very light and ad-free application that allows you to manually set the orientation of the content displayed on your screen. You can switch between Inverted Portrait, Forced Landscape, Inverted Landscape, and Auto Force from the notification toggle, giving you the freedom to use your device normally even if you hold it upside down .

This is also useful for some applications and especially for the home screen that does not support the default rotation system natively.

8. Reduce the display resolution of your phone

Reducing the screen resolution is an interesting workaround to save the battery that is consumed by these extra pixels. In addition, the higher resolution may cause delay and overheating issues when playing very intensive games that typically stress the processor.

As a result, you may want a lower resolution than what your device offers natively. For this, we have two methods: one requires root permissions, the other does not. If you're already rooted, simply install the Play Store Resolution Changer app and change the resolution and pixel density.

But if you are reluctant to root your device, there is another method that requires a computer (Windows, Linux or Mac) and allows you to change the density and resolution in pixels using ADB commands (without root).

Note: Some manufacturers such as Samsung and Huawei / Honor offer an integrated option for the same functions.

9. Reduce delays and delays on Android

If you are using a very old, low-end device, you may often experience latency and freeze issues when using it. This may even be delayed when performing basic tasks such as calling or using Whatsapp. In this case, you might think that this is due to the aging of the device. In a nutshell, that's right, but you can fix it by using a simple workaround.

Technically, Android uses a predefined set of random data to perform most operations. When the device runs out of this entropy pool, it must rebuild itself, delaying the opening of applications.

This problem can be solved by using the Seeder application, which takes the process that generates data and executes it every second. Then, it feeds this information into a new random data pool and continues to refresh it on a regular basis. It then uses this data to keep the system pool in memory so that it never runs out. This translates into faster application launches, no-lag animations, and reduced navigation time.

Note that this application requires ROOT and is not compatible with new versions of Android. In this case, you can also try the L Speed ​​app to speed up your Android phone.

For people who do not want to root their smartphone, you can activate the development options by pressing 7 times on the build number in the section About the device, after which you can reduce the speed of animations of 0.5X , or even disable them completely. This will significantly reduce the animation shift and make your device faster.

10. Improve graphics in games

Want to get the fastest speed and game performance of your Android device? Then you have to try the GLTools application (graphical optimizer) once.

This application requires root permissions to work and allows you to optimize the performance of low-end devices by deceiving them as if you were using a different processor. In addition, you can adjust your graphics to get better visuals and a better dynamic range in games.



So that was all for the moment. We will try to keep the article up to date. Let us know in the comments section that you already know the number of hacks and tricks we have listed above. In addition, if you have other tips in mind, we would like to include them in the article.