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1. Cursor Control

Did you know...


...that you can move the cursor on your text screen the direction you want simply by long pressing your space bar on your keyboard and sliding sideways?

Super easy!


Note: I won't be including images due to the troubles I had whilst trying to earlier. If you try out any of these tactics or have more to share, pls share your experiences below. Questions would also be entertained by users below.

Also stay tuned on this thread by clicking follow to get more updates, there is more than enough to go round.

#lots of love.

2. Exchange Rates

Did you know...

...that you could convert currency or check exchange rates through your phone's calculator without needing a Google search?

- locate and launch your calculator app
- click the currency icon
- Input the currency you wish to convert

Easy peasy.

3. App Pinning

If you've got an android and you come across a situation you need to hand your phone over to somebody, here is a trick for you.

You can set your device to pin the app the person is operating on to prevent him or her from switching to other programs on your smartphone. In essence - he won't be able to exit the current screen without your permission.

Here is how it works:

- locate the settings app on your phone and dive in
- tap the search (microscope icon or search bar) at the top of your screen
- input the keyword "App pin" or "pinning"
- click on it and turn it on

Here is the trial guideline for the app pinning

- launch your recent apps page
- click on the overview button above an app display
- click on pin
- app is pinned

No foreigner can exit the app. Trying to exit will lead to the lock screen and you'll need to input your lock code to unlock and unpin the locked app.

No reference? Copy and paste

4. Inbuilt Artificial Intelligence

Did you know that the recent Android versions comes with an inbuilt AI software from Google called Gemini? It does all the functions of the third party AI apps, generates images and text, run Google assistant commands and interpret all sorts of websites links be it video or text.

To launch Gemini, you need to...

- launch your settings app
- locate Google option and click in
- observe all services listed and select Google App Settings (may vary in other devices)
- click on assistant
- observe your screen and locate Gemini
- set it up to your preference


After doing all these properly, the Gemini App may be included in your launcher or you might access it through your regular google assistant command.

Rita33:
No reference? Copy and paste

You're wrong dear

Bonus Tip

How to force dark mode on webpages in Chrome browser.

- open Chrome browser
- input and go to this address: chrome://flags/#enable-force-dark
- locate auto dark mode for web content
- click the button below and select enabled
- Restart Chrome


To turn off, repeat the process but select Default

5. Whatsapp Quick Videos

Gone are the days where you could only send voice notes while chatting on Whatsapp. You can now send quick videos through chats and here's how...

- while in your chat screen, at the bottom right where you have your camera icon...
- touch and hold the camera icon
- it will spring up a video record
- record and send what you desire

6. Tiktok Dark Mode

If you're sick of viewing Tiktok videos on light Mode , this is for you.

- locate and launch Tiktok
- at the bottom of your screen, click on Me
- at the new screen, top left beside your username is a menu button, click on it
- choose settings and privacy
- scroll and select display
- choose your colour

7. Quick Clear View On TikTok

When watching your videos, a zoom out (pinch in) with your fingers automatically brings you a clear view with the slider below to adjust the video and a playback speed option at the corner.

To exit, simply zoom in.

8. Autostart Apps

Did you remember how long your battery lasted when you had few apps on it?

Well you can have that experience again by disabling unwanted apps from autostart feature to prevent them from running in the background, using up your battery juice in the process.

Here is how it's done...

- locate and launch your settings app
- use the search feature by typing the keyword "autostart".
- click on autostart or autostart apps as the case may be and disable preferred apps from the access. This will improve Battery life.

Note: I'll advise you leave out Whatsapp, Instagram or other sorts of social app in order to receive message notifications from them. Restricting them too would leave you unaware of your online social life.

9. Setting Navigation Bar To Match App Colour

If you prefer navigation or gesture bar but dislike when the bar doesn't match the app colour you operate on at that moment, it can be worked on. Two ways to do this;

1. You can try out the third party app - Navbar Apps which cannot be found on Play Store but through third party websites.

2. For Tech Savvy users, activate Developer Options in your settings. Afterwards, return to the Settings main page and use the search inserting the keyword "Navigation". Among the results, you'll find Transparent Navigation Bar. Click and turn it on.

10. How to Share Apps Through Playstore

- tap the Google Play Store app on your device.
- in the top right corner, tap your profile icon.
- select Manage apps & devices.
- under the "Overview" tab, find "Share apps" and tap "Send."
- seect the apps you want to share.
- tap "Send."
- choose who you want to send the apps to. On their device, ask the recipient to tap "Receive" in Google Play.
- ensure the pairing code on your device matches the one on their phone.
- once the recipient downloads the apps, tap "Disconnect" in the top right corner.

This is all for today. I'll be uploading more tech tips and tactics eventually if this thread receives more comments. Stay tuned and share your experiences, tactics or questions if you have any to keep the thread moving.

#peace

Nice one...

Educative.
Thanks.

Mistral:
3. App Pinning

If you've got an android and you come across a situation you need to hand your phone over to somebody, here is a trick for you.

You can set your device to pin the app the person is operating on to prevent him or her from switching to other programs on your smartphone. In essence - he won't be able to exit the current screen without your permission.

Here is how it works:

- locate the settings app on your phone and dive in
- tap the search (microscope icon or search bar) at the top of your screen
- input the keyword "App pin" or "pinning"
- click on it and turn it on

it's called focus mode nw...

DeeScan:
it's called focus mode nw...

cool

Nice

Mistral:
4. Inbuilt Artificial Intelligence

Did you know that the recent Android versions comes with an inbuilt AI software from Google called Gemini? It does all the functions of the third party AI apps, generates images and text, run Google assistant commands and interpret all sorts of websites links be it video or text.

To launch Gemini, you need to...

- launch your settings app
- locate Google option and click in
- observe all services listed and select Google App Settings (may vary in other devices)
- click on assistant
- observe your screen and locate Gemini
- set it up to your preference


After doing all these properly, the Gemini App may be included in your launcher or you might access it through your regular google assistant command.

Gotta try this...since its integrated.
I've always wished my ChatGPT would sync and run on the background, so I can call on it like Siri on iPhone

I tried no 1 and it worked fine.

Thanks so much.

Informative thanks, especially that App pinning.

MyExpression:
Gotta try this...since its integrated.
I've always wished my ChatGPT would sync and run on the background, so I can call on it like Siri on iPhone

Gemini can provide that. Don't forget to share your experience.

JovialJune:
Informative thanks, especially that App pinning.

You're welcome, follow the thread for more.

MightySparrow:
I tried no 1 and it worked fine.

Thanks so much.

Stay tuned

11. How To Get Rid Of Annoying Ads On Your Phone

- first go to settings
- use the search bar by inserting the keyword private dns or you can simply go to connections, then more connections, then private dns
- click on private dns
- in the new menu, select private dns provider hostname
- type in dns.adguard.com
- save the new settings

This gets rid of annoying ads from websites you visit on your phone.

12. How To Generate AI Videos


Did you know if you go to this website - lumalabs.ai/dream-machine you can create videos through text?

Simply input the story you want the AI to create and send. You can also generate videos by uploading images from your phone and requesting the AI to utilize them in the videos.

13. How To Get Rid Of Unwanted Objects In Images

Did you know if you go to this website cleanup.pictures you can remove unwanted objects from your photos and images?

Upload an image, highlight and remove any object, text or people from your images in seconds.

14. Digital Well-being And Parental Control

- locate settings and use the search to locate Digital Well-being or Parental Control. You can also search App Timing

In this settings you can edit how long your child or yourself spends on an app, what kind of content they consume and when they need to get to bed.

15. Paid Apps For Free

Did you know that if you go to this site - liteapks.com you can get many of the paid apps on Google Play store for free?

Most of your paid utility apps and games are modded to run on a free version for no cost.