7 hidden options on your Android phone you can use right now
Android devices are convenient. Not only do they come with fantastic tools built-in, but you can add apps to get even more out of your device. Tap or click here for five handy Google apps you should use on your Android.
Your Android phone is also highly customizable. You can customize your phone using many different tools and settings, but what’s practical?
Let’s look at what options you can change to unlock your phone’s hidden potential.
1. Change your text size
Font size is a big issue on smaller phone screens. Even when your phone upscales text, it isn’t always clear. You can control your phone’s font size (which will apply to everything on your entire device, including internet browsing) with these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your phone.
- Select Accessibility and open those settings.
- Find and tap the Font settings.
Here you can change font sizes with a slider. You will be able to live preview the changes as they occur.
2. Prevent new app installs from making shortcuts
Maybe you want to do that manually. Perhaps you’re tired of the apps crowding your home screen. Whatever the reason is, this is how to fix it:
- Find a blank section of your home screen, then Tap and Hold until a menu pops up.
- On that menu, tap Home Settings.
- You’ll see the Stop New Apps From Creating Shortcuts prompt appear. Tap it.
Keep in mind that this will impact every download in the future from the Google Play Store. If you want to disable it, repeat the same steps and reverse your choice.
3. Change screen lock timeout
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