Android has so many hidden features that there are some features offered by your smartphone that you didn’t know existed, such as gestures. And yes, there are lots of gestures that can make your life easier. All you need is a smartphone running Google OS and your fingers, and now you’ll be able to save precious time.
1. Go directly to quick settings
To access the quick settings of your smartphone, it is quite possible that you first pull down the notification panel, then Quick Settings. Did you know that you can access directly using two fingers? All you have to do is swipe down the menu by swiping two fingers from the top of the screen to the bottom, and then the first thing you’ll see is the quick settings menu.
2. Access an app’s settings directly
The notification system we found from Android Lollipop is very practical, but did you know that notifications are not just used to access an app or be roughly swept away? Long press the notification and you will see a first icon that will take you to the app settings and a second icon that will take you directly to the app notification settings.
Note, however, that not all UIs offer this option.
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3. Navigate between tabs in Chrome
The Chrome browser for Android lets you view web pages in different tabs, but did you know that navigating between tabs is a much easier way than what you’re currently using? Instead of clicking the box where the number of open tabs is listed, put your finger on the address bar and swipe left or right to bring up the previous or next tab. next tab.
4. Zoom in on any screen
As a savvy mobile user, you regularly zoom in on the photos you take with your smartphone or the web pages you refer to, but did you know that zooming is quite possible on any screen? Once this parameter is enabled, you can zoom both on your desktop (okay there, hardly used) and within apps. To do this, all you need to do is:
- go to menu Settings > System > Accessibility from your smartphone
- enable option “Expansion Gestures”
You can then zoom in anywhere by triple-tapping the screen. You can then adjust the zoom using two fingers.
5. Zoom in by double-clicking the screen
We all know the traditional “Pinch to zoom” function that lets you zoom in on an area of the screen using two fingers, but did you know it’s also possible to zoom in on photos or maps by simply doing everything? double tap the screen. First of all it’s an option that lets you go faster and zoom in with the help of a single finger. But be careful, it works on maps and gallery photos, but not on web pages.
6. Delete an app from the drawer
There are several ways to delete an app on Android. You can go to your smartphone’s settings or even the Google Play Store, but did you know it’s also possible to do this directly from the desktop or the app drawer? The method varies slightly from the stock version to the manufacturers’ top coats, but the procedure is essentially the same. On stock Android all you have to do is:
- Open the app drawer (if the app is not on your desktop)
- Long press the app you want to delete
- Drag it to the trash can in the upper right.
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