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Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by Nobody: 10:32am On Aug 03, 2018
Princeofnigeria:
lies from the pit of hell.

Anytime you have network click download and it will from where it stops
Are you serious about this? It's that easy?
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by jmaxjohn(m): 10:33am On Aug 03, 2018
Let me summarize each point of this post.
1. True, only if you use led or amoled screen. Sorry lcd users.
2. Waste of time.
3. Doesn't work without location settings on. We all know how data consuming that is. If you have GPS on your phone then yeah it can work, only if you have the battery for it. This 3 sentences has eliminated 90% of the phones here in Nigeria.
Won't work for tecno, no no for infinix, gionee, itel, won't even work for some models of LG and Samsung, if you know, you know.
4. If you're running android lollipop, please don't try this lol. Even if you're running a higher version of android, getting in and out of guest mode can be very problematic. The question is what exactly can you hide? Definitely not photos.
5. Screen magnifier is the only useful thing here.
6. Head movements? Really? Brace yourself for major battery drain, we wey dey manage 5000mw of electricity.
7. Secret game? Really? This is not the movie 'ready player one' o, its just an Easter egg, and lately they've come without games. Dunno which android version you're using oga.

I think I'd start a mythbuster or critic account here on nl. Hmm!!!
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by 1miccza: 10:36am On Aug 03, 2018
OP what if under accessibility, there isn't a text to speech option
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by jmaxjohn(m): 10:37am On Aug 03, 2018
Dudeweedlmao:
I keep getting notification for new OS Update but I'm not techy enough to do it. I just allow it leave on it's own since I can't even swipe it away.
I hear if you are updating and network goes off, you will damage your phone and all that jazz just makes me avoid updates.
Best to use wifi in downloading updates or upgrades. Yes they are 2 different things.

If the network interrupts and the file becomes corrupt during download but it somehow downloads 100%, you could damage your phone and need to flash the os all over.

Its not all a lie. There's some element of truth in it
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by jmaxjohn(m): 10:38am On Aug 03, 2018
1miccza:
OP what if under accessibility, there isn't a text to speech option
Check on play store. If your phone doesn't support, it doesn't support
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by 1miccza: 10:55am On Aug 03, 2018
jmaxjohn:
Check on play store. If your phone doesn't support, it doesn't support
Okay
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by Nobody: 10:56am On Aug 03, 2018
Dudeweedlmao:
Are you serious about this? It's that easy?
yes.

You can subscribe to night data if you're considering data usage
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by Xkalaban(m): 10:58am On Aug 03, 2018
Old boy that secret game no be fi here ooo. U can't win angry
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by KUSHKAMP: 11:23am On Aug 03, 2018
Ebios:
what l want to know is how to use bold letters underlining, crossing or cancelling words,etc that Nairalanders use that l don't know how to use.
Somebody should help out.
i als0 need that shit
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by wink2015(m): 12:08pm On Aug 03, 2018
latestupdate:
There probably isn’t a person now who hasn’t got an absolutely indispensable smartphone in their pocket. However, despite this fact, there aren’t many people out there who know about all the incredible things these devices are actually capable of.

The easiest way to save your battery power

If you choose a black or simple dark background for your screen, the automatic pixel highlighting will turn off, and you’ll notice that your device keeps its charge for much longer. This feature isn’t available for all Android devices yet, but it’s already implemented on most Samsung smartphones and tablets. Give it a try!

Text-to-speech

Not only can you read this article but you can also listen to it if you have an Android device. So if you prefer to hear incoming information rather than see it, go to Settings -> Accessibility and turn on the Text-to-Speech Output option.

Smartphone remote control

Just go to Settings -> Security -> Device administrators, and check the boxes next to Android Device Manager, Remotely locate this device, and Allow remote lock and erase. Now if you lose your smartphone, you can locate and block it without losing your data via this website.

Turning on Guest Mode


If you would like to temporarily give your phone to another person yet keep your personal data confidential, use Guest Mode. Swipe down from the top with two fingers, and touch the user icon on the upper right. The Add guest icon will appear, and you’ll be able to choose which actions the person handling your smartphone will be allowed to take.

Screen magnifier

People with poor eyesight often have no idea how much this feature can help them. Just go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Magnification gestures. Then you’ll be able to zoom in on any part of the display just by tapping it.

Control your smartphone with head movements

There are situations when you just have to use your gadget but your hands are otherwise occupied or it’s just too cold outside to take your warm gloves off. However, there’s a solution for this! After installing a free app called EVA Facial Mouse you’ll be able to control your Android device with movements of your head! The detailed guide on installation is here.

A secret game

Starting with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, Google puts a small secret present for users into all their devices. However, finding it may prove to be quite difficult. Here are instructions on how to do it despite the odds. First, go to Settings and choose About phone or About tablet. Quickly tap Android version several times, and when a small marshmallow shows up on the screen, quickly tap it again, and a special mini-game will open.

Read ==>> 9 Smartphone Features Most Users Have No Idea About

http://heathpro.com/2018/08/03/9-smartphone-features-most-users-have-no-idea-about/
SEE WHAT I AM MISSING IN AN ANDROID PHONE!

Unfortunately, I did not make better enquiries when I bought my windows phones called LUMIA 540 and I discover that windows stores lack so many needed apps.

Bill Gates bought Nokia and use his guys to sell a trash call windows phone.

MY TAKE FOR PHONE IS THAT YOU EITHER GO FOR IPHONE OR ANDROID PHONE.

Mind you IPHONE IS VERY EXPENSIVE!

But certainly not WINDOWS PHONE.

WINDOWS PHONE IS A TRASH.

YOU CAN NOT EVEN ROOT A WINDOWS PHONE OR DO JAILBREAK.!

SO SAD!
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by cyrus2: 12:16pm On Aug 03, 2018
very gud information
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by Godwin978(m): 12:20pm On Aug 03, 2018
Princeofnigeria:
lies from the pit of hell.

Anytime you have network click download and it will from where it stops
pls what are those device needed before one could successfuly update a phone? like dose it require a laptop or "just download the update" thats all
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by mumureloaded(m): 12:26pm On Aug 03, 2018
Godwin978:
pls what are those device needed before one could successfuly update a phone? like dose it require a laptop or "just download the update" thats all
just Download the dam fūcking app brah, but make sure your battery is if not fully charge at least 70%
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by Noblewhiz(m): 12:39pm On Aug 03, 2018
xynerise:
Is there a competition on who buys the latest Android phone ?

I use a phone with Lollipop OS. Oya, go and call police na
still flexing kitkat
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by Godwin2real: 1:00pm On Aug 03, 2018
Interestin
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by Nobody: 1:24pm On Aug 03, 2018
jmaxjohn:
Let me summarize each point of this post.
1. True, only if you use led or amoled screen. Sorry lcd users.
2. Waste of time.
3. Doesn't work without location settings on. We all know how data consuming that is. If you have GPS on your phone then yeah it can work, only if you have the battery for it. This 3 sentences has eliminated 90% of the phones here in Nigeria.
Won't work for tecno, no no for infinix, gionee, itel, won't even work for some models of LG and Samsung, if you know, you know.
4. If you're running android lollipop, please don't try this lol. Even if you're running a higher version of android, getting in and out of guest mode can be very problematic. The question is what exactly can you hide? Definitely not photos.
5. Screen magnifier is the only useful thing here.
6. Head movements? Really? Brace yourself for major battery drain, we wey dey manage 5000mw of electricity.
7. Secret game? Really? This is not the movie 'ready player one' o, its just an Easter egg, and lately they've come without games. Dunno which android version you're using oga.

I think I'd start a mythbuster or critic account here on nl. Hmm!!!
I sense a new ministry startup. You will busy for sure.
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by mosesjida(m): 1:26pm On Aug 03, 2018
Offpoint:
I'm not impress....until there's a "control your android with your d*ck" it's not a smartphone yet
One of d lunatics we talking about that are threat to this great nation..how will u control a phone wit a dick? thank God Google headquarters isn't in nigeria
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by Koolking(m): 2:45pm On Aug 03, 2018
latestupdate:
A secret game

Starting with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, Google puts a small secret present for users into all their devices. However, finding it may prove to be quite difficult. Here are instructions on how to do it despite the odds. First, go to Settings and choose About phone or About tablet. Quickly tap Android version several times, and when a small marshmallow shows up on the screen, quickly tap it again, and a special mini-game will open.

http://heathpro.com/2018/08/03/9-smartphone-features-most-users-have-no-idea-about/
Not sure the Octopus-lookalike creature on the screen is a game. It looks morel like a screensaver.
How do you play the game?
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by cyber5(m): 2:52pm On Aug 03, 2018
jmaxjohn:
Let me summarize each point of this post.
1. True, only if you use led or amoled screen. Sorry lcd users.
2. Waste of time.
3. Doesn't work without location settings on. We all know how data consuming that is. If you have GPS on your phone then yeah it can work, only if you have the battery for it. This 3 sentences has eliminated 90% of the phones here in Nigeria.
Won't work for tecno, no no for infinix, gionee, itel, won't even work for some models of LG and Samsung, if you know, you know.
4. If you're running android lollipop, please don't try this lol. Even if you're running a higher version of android, getting in and out of guest mode can be very problematic. The question is what exactly can you hide? Definitely not photos.
5. Screen magnifier is the only useful thing here.
6. Head movements? Really? Brace yourself for major battery drain, we wey dey manage 5000mw of electricity.
7. Secret game? Really? This is not the movie 'ready player one' o, its just an Easter egg, and lately they've come without games. Dunno which android version you're using oga.

I think I'd start a mythbuster or critic account here on nl. Hmm!!!
on lollipop you can use it as safe mode

Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by cyber5(m): 2:54pm On Aug 03, 2018
1miccza:
OP what if under accessibility, there isn't a text to speech option
download it on play store
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by Offpoint: 3:02pm On Aug 03, 2018
mosesjida:
One of d lunatics we talking about that are threat to this great nation..how will u control a phone wit a dick? thank God Google headquarters isn't in nigeria
You have your wish and I have mine, insult is not necessary. I want a phone I can control with my dįck is that too much to ask from technology?
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by qonso(m): 3:47pm On Aug 03, 2018
Smartphone remote control
Just go to Settings -> Security -> Device administrators, and check the boxes next to Android Device Manager, Remotely locate this device, and Allow remote lock and erase. Now if you lose your smartphone, you can locate and block it without losing your data via this website


pls which web site
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by GetCofOProperty: 4:37pm On Aug 03, 2018
Great Insight! Really, many of these are secrete to most Android phone users. Thanks for sharing.
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by jmaxjohn(m): 4:41pm On Aug 03, 2018
cyber5:
on lollipop you can use it as safe mode
Bro, safe mode is completely different from guest mode o.
2 completely different things. You can't use guest mode as safe mode. You're somehow triggering safe mode.
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by edonbeta: 5:04pm On Aug 03, 2018
Ebios:
what l want to know is how to use bold letters, underlining, crossing or cancelling words,etc that Nairalanders use that l don't know how to use.
Somebody should help out.
See below:

Formatting your messages

WhatsApp allows you to format selected text inside your messages.

Italic

To italicize your message, place an underscore on both sides of the text, like so:

_text_

Bold

To bold your message, place an asterisk on both sides of the text, like so:

*text*

Strikethrough

To strikethrough your message, place a tilde on both sides of the text, like so:

~text~

Monospace

To monospace your message, place three backticks on both sides of the text, like so:

```text```

Alternatively:

On Android, you can tap and hold the text you're typing > More > and choose among bold, italic, strikethrough and monospace.
On iPhone, you can tap and hold the text you're typing > BIU> and choose among bold, italic and strikethrough.
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by samutd4u(m): 5:23pm On Aug 03, 2018
intrepidjay1:
samutd4u why u no allow I make my first FTC jeje after years of being on this platform... thank ur stars am not in charge of thunder ehn undecided undecided undecided
sorry bro this is what have been waiting for too for years ... no vex one love
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by iamyoungskid(m): 6:23pm On Aug 03, 2018
Good discorvery
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by slimdamatrix1(m): 7:17pm On Aug 03, 2018
Quite useful!
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by PapalsBull(m): 9:06pm On Aug 03, 2018
Ebios:
what l want to know is how to use bold letters, underlining, crossing or cancelling words,etc that Nairalanders use that l don't know how to use.
Somebody should help out.
You make use of opera mini, chrome or install browser?
Let me know.
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by IsaAbubakar: 9:13pm On Aug 03, 2018
[s]
PapalsBull:
You make use of opera mini, chrome or install browser?
Let me know.

Underline
[/s]
Nonsense trash
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by PapalsBull(m): 9:21pm On Aug 03, 2018
[s]
KUSHKAMP:
i als0 need that shit
[/s]
tongue
Re: 7 Secret Android Functions Most Users Don’t Know About by Nobody: 9:28pm On Aug 03, 2018
samutd4u:
this is what have been waiting for o for years
FTC after 3years
show some love guys


Am sorry intrepidjay1
Kids
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