Your Android phone is packed with powerful features that
often go unnoticed—but once you discover them, your smartphone experience
becomes smarter, faster, and more secure.
One such gem is fast app switching. Swipe left or right on
the gesture bar (also called the "gesture pill") to move between
recent apps. Prefer buttons? Just double-tap the Recent Apps button—like
Alt+Tab on a computer.
Another productivity booster is Split-Screen Mode, which
lets you run two apps side-by-side—great for taking notes while browsing or
texting while watching videos. Activate it from the Recent Apps screen, tap the
app icon, and select “Split screen.”
QR Code scanning is built into most Android phones like
Samsung, Pixel, and OnePlus. Simply open your camera and point at a code—no
risky third-party apps needed. You can also use Google Lens to scan QR codes
from screenshots or photos.
Need peace and quiet? Use Flip to Shhh—just turn your phone
face-down to enable Do Not Disturb mode instantly. Find it under Settings
> System > Gestures.
Protect your privacy with App Pinning, which locks access to
one app when someone else uses your phone. Turn it on via Security
& Privacy > More security settings > Pin app.
Guest Mode allows safe phone sharing by creating a temporary
profile that hides your data. Enable it from Settings > Users &
Accounts.
Live Transcribe gives real-time captions for conversations
in over 70 languages—perfect for the hearing impaired or multilingual
interactions.
With Circle to Search, you can highlight text or images on
your screen to search instantly—no app switching required.
Finally, extend battery life with Battery Protection (Pixel:
Charging Optimization, Samsung: Battery Protection) to avoid overcharging past
80–90%.
Explore these hidden Android features and unlock the full
potential of your phone!
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