5 Tips for Savvy Use of Android


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


In each update, Google always brings so many new features that are guaranteed to make it easier for its users.


Unfortunately, not all features are explained in detail by Google.


KompasTekno presents the following five tips to operate the Google-made operating system, as quoted from AllThingsD.


Note: these Tips a try by using the Android operating system 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich. There may be some features that do not work properly in previous versions of Android.


1. use the keyboard more easily


To move from the letter to number mode, you can press the "? 123". Normally, this key is located at the very bottom, next to the button ",".


However, it sometimes can be very troublesome. For information about how to overcome it, you can press the button "Q" long enough to figure 1, the letter "W" to number 2, the letter "E" to the number 3, and so on.


For those of you who recently moved from a mobile phone that comes with a physical keyboard, will usually be a little feel less comfortable in using the virtual keyboard on touch screen phone is full.


The latest version of Android is usually already comes with Swype feature, allowing you to type without having to lift a finger from the keyboard. Lift your finger when you are finished typing a Word. This method is guaranteed to be more accurate compared to the way usually.


To see if this Swype feature works or not on your Android phone, create a Word. If there is no line of sight between the letters you want, it means that the feature is not active.


Hold down the "Space bar" and select the menu "Select Input Method". Then choose Swype.


2. Unlock your phone by using your face


To open the Home page in a few Android devices, users usually use a password, PIN, or making a pattern.


Google itself has added a new security feature. You can go to the Home page by using the face as its code.


Unfortunately this feature is not present on all Android phones. Why? It turns out those features take advantage of the camera on the front of the phone. Mobile phones that are not also come with two camera certainly can't use the features "Face Unlock" it.


For those of you owners of the latest version of Android devices that are equipped with a front camera, you can enable this feature by visiting the menu Settings, Security, Lock Screen, and select Unlock Face.


3. Screenshot


You can take a picture of the display are seen quickly. You do not require additional applications to do so. You simply hold the Home button and the "volume down", then the system will automatically take a screenshot.


The results will be stored in the folder Gallery. Unfortunately, this new feature is available in the Android version of the Ice Cream Sandwich.


4. quick access to specific contact

There is an easy way to instantly find your favorite contacts. Than you should look for one on one in the menu "Contact" or retype the name of the person, you can use the widgets contact.


With the widget, you can put a photo of the person in the Home screen. When the photos were suppressed, you can simply choose to call or send a text message to that person.


The trick is pretty easy. You just need to go to menu All Apps, Widgets, Widget and select Contact. When selecting the widget, you will be allowed to choose a contact from the list.


5. use the Power Control Widget


By using the widget, you can save battery life. Through this widget, you can quickly turn off or turn on the functionality of WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, automatic syncing (Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn), and adjust the screen brightness (low, medium, or auto).


You can find these widgets by default.


There are other ways you normally praktikkan but has not been mentioned? Lets share tips through the comment feature below.


 

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