Android Tips

Android is powerful, and there are so many ways to make it your own. Here you'll find an endless list of Android tips and tricks to make the most of your phone.

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Developer Options open on a Android phone
5 fun features hiding in your Android’s developer menu

A peek at some of Android’s quirkiest secrets.

Android Ads settings screen showing options to delete the advertising ID on a Samsung phone
The creepy targeted ads on my phone vanished after I changed one setting

Turn off this ID and ads stop following you.

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iPhone New Contact Screen Sitting on a Chair
I finally cleaned up my messy contacts and it was easier than I thought

Your contacts list shouldn't unleash anxiety upon opening it.

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Hand holding a Samsung Galaxy with One UI lock screen, showing date, time, and widgets.
6 Samsung tricks that completely changed how I use my phone

Tiny tweaks; massive difference in daily use.

before launcher with app list on realme gt7.
This minimalist phone launcher finally stopped me from doomscrolling

It's the start of a brand new era where my smartphone doesn't hoover up my time.

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Google Pixel 10 Pro in hand.
Change these 10 settings on your Google Pixel 10 now to get the best experience

Unlock the best Pixel 10 has to offer.

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Nearby Devices setting opened on Android phone.
You’ll find Android’s best privacy feature hidden three menus deep

Google doesn't want you to find this sneaky setting.

Person holding Samsung phone showing clean home screen with clock and weather
My old Android was laggy until I toggled this setting

I thought I needed a new phone—this tweak saved it.

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A person holding a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra running Niagra launcher
These 4 Android launchers fill the gap Nova is leaving behind

A new era of home screen customization dawns with these launchers as Nova Launcher bids farewell.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 kep on a Wooden table with a keyboard on the edge
I turned my old Galaxy phone into a smart home sensor and it's better than I expected

I turned my old Galaxy phone into a baby monitor in five minutes.

Advanced protection dashboard on Android 16.
This is the underrated Android 16 feature I’m most excited to have

Android 16 brings entire fleet of security features and this is most amazing of them all.

Samsung phone in hand showing app drawer search
These hidden search tricks make my Samsung phone faster to use

Your phone’s search bar is not just for opening apps.

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Samsung DeX on a monitor with the taskbar hidden.
I tried replacing my laptop with Samsung DeX and it was a disaster

What's a computer again?

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Expanded Quick settings panel on Android 16 with multiple Quick settings tiles visible.
These Android quick settings tiles make my phone instantly more useful

The best Android features are just a swipe away.

Developer Options open on a Android phone
Google is restricting this Android feature, and that might make me switch to iOS

I can't stay if the platform isn't open.

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Advanced Protection settings in Android 16
This vital Android setting is disabled by default—turn it on now

Some of Google's strongest security settings are disabled out of the box.

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Connectivity labs tool on a Galaxy phone.
This secret menu made my Samsung phone's Wi-Fi connection so much more reliable

Get connected and stay connected for good.

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A man holding a Samsung S25 Ultra phone in his hand
I Just Switched to Samsung—These Settings Made It So Much Better

Make the move to Samsung even better by switching up the default settings.

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A man holds a Samsung phone and opens it to view the free and used storage space
These Hidden Files Were Wasting Tons of Space on My Android—Check Yours Too

Get back some space you didn't even know was in use.

iMessage chat open on a Samsung phone via OpenBubbles
I Can Finally Text With iMessage on My Android Device: Here's the Trick

Message with blue bubbles from your Android device.

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