Android Tips: Easy Tricks to Make Your Phone Faster and Smarter
If you own an Android phone, you already know it can do a lot. What most people miss are the hidden tricks that turn a good phone into a great one. In this guide we’ll cover the best Android tips you can try right now – no rooting, no extra apps, just built‑in features.
Top Hidden Android Tricks You Can Use Today
First up, secret codes. Dial *#*#4636#*#*
in your phone app to open a hidden test menu. Here you can check battery health, usage stats, and even see how strong your signal really is. Another handy code is *#*#7780#*#*
, which does a factory reset without wiping the SD card – perfect if your phone feels sluggish and you want a fresh start.
Got a lot of apps you never open? Long‑press the home screen, tap Widgets, and add the App shortcut widget. It lets you launch any app directly from the home screen, saving a tap or two each time. For a cleaner look, try an Android launcher like Apex or Nova. These launchers let you change icon size, grid layout, and add gesture shortcuts, so you can open your favorite app with a swipe.
If you love voice control, Google Assistant has hidden commands you probably haven’t tried. Say “Hey Google, reboot my phone” to quickly restart when it freezes. “Hey Google, open developer options” jumps straight to the hidden settings where you can enable USB debugging or tweak animation scales for speed.
Boost Performance and Battery with Simple Settings
Speed issues often come from background apps. Open Settings > Battery > Battery usage and scroll to see which apps drain power. Tap an app and choose Force stop or Restrict background activity. It’s an instant performance win.
Animation scales affect how fast your phone feels. Go to Settings > About phone, tap Build number seven times to unlock developer options. Then head to Developer options > Window animation scale and set it to 0.5x or off. Your apps will open noticeably quicker.
Battery life can also be stretched by adjusting the adaptive brightness. Turn it off and set a comfortable brightness manually – the sensor often overestimates the needed light. Also, disable Always-on Display if you don’t need it; it saves several percent of battery each day.
Finally, use the built‑in storage tool. In Settings > Storage, tap Free up space to let Android suggest large files, unused apps, and cached data you can delete safely. Doing this once a month keeps your phone running smooth.
These Android tips are quick to apply and don’t require any special knowledge. Try a few today and you’ll notice a faster, longer‑lasting phone without spending a rupee on extra apps. Keep checking the Mobile Monday India tag for more fresh tricks as Android evolves.