If you happen to have an Android device, there are some things you can do to optimize day-to-day use. Here are 10 of them are summarized KompasTekno of Life Hack:
1. Treat it like a PC to improve performance
Smartphone is like a miniature PC that fits in the palm of the hand. How it works is actually the same, for example about memory management.
Such as PC, Android will slow down if the RAM or internal storage media is too full. To again increase the performance, you can turn off active program that is being unused through the task manager which is usually provided by the Android device.
Do it anyway "clean-up" internal media by removing rarely used applications or old files such as photos or videos that have been backed up first. Program cleaner such as All-in-One Toolbox can help you in this regard.
2. Take advantage of the freedom of modification
One of the main advantages of Android over other mobile platforms is a modification of the freedom it offers.
Users can put a variety of widgets on the homescreen and lockscreen.
E-mail or Twitter timeline, for example, can be directly viewed without the need to open the application, as well as other information, from weather in the surrounding areas to the movement of the stock.
Arrange Android devices in such a way that suits your needs and your usage habits to be more easily used.
3. Put the address in lockscreen
Indeed, the incidence of theft often override gadgets these days. But, for just a precaution, it could be your phone is lost or left behind and discovered by people who intend to restore, it is better to put the address and contact information on lockscreen.
The trick is to go to the menu Settings> Security> Screen security> Owner info. Here there is a small box where you can type the address information to be displayed on the lockscreen.
Want to track the position of the phone? You can do so by "Googling". Just type the keyword "Find my phone" in the browser, and Google Search will display poisisi your phone via Google Maps display.
If necessary, you can also ring the mobile phone ringtone or perform remote wipe through the facilities "Find my phone" was. It is useful to prevent that the important data on a mobile phone fall into the hands of irresponsible,
4. Bring POWERBANK or battery backup
Smart phone users would have understood that this device's battery can not last long. Some high-performance smartphone that is used intensively can not even last more than half a day.
For that reason, POWERBANK has become an accessory "must" users to extend the usage favorite gadget. If the device has a removable battery, you can also buy an extra battery as an alternative.
Extra battery will direct "refresh" the phone without the need to continuously connected via cables as POWERBANK. But usually one type of battery can only be used for one type of device only.
5. Turn on encryption to protect data
Warning: tips this one actually does not need to be done, unless you are really afraid of files stored in the Android device falls into the hands of others.
For melakuannya, open the Settings menu> Security> Encryption, and select "Encrypt phone". You will be prompted to create a PIN. The PIN code will be required every time you turn on the phone.
The encryption process usually takes a long time, about 1 hour, and can only be reversed through a factory reset. The encrypted information is also slower to access. More can be seen at this link.
6. Trying alternative launcher
Another modification of the freedom provided by Android is you can switch back and forth launcher which fills the main interface alias homescreen.
Some examples of popular launcher, for example Nova Launcher. Many of the other launcher option available in the Google Play Store. You can try them free, who knows, one of them suitable.
Want further modification? You can try a custom ROM alias modified Android OS that will replace the default Android OS phones.
There are additional functions that can be opened by a custom ROM. One example is the famous custom ROM CyanogenMod can be seen at this link.
7. Turn on the "Ok Google"
You can give voice commands to search from any screen in Android application by saying "Ok Google".
This feature is turned hanrus first by opening the Google applications, choose the icon "Menu", then Settings> Voice> "Ok Google" detection. Give the check mark in the box "From Google App.
Next, give a check in the box "From any screen" or "Always on". Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Well, now you can call a Google search feature from any screen on the phone to say "Ok Google"! It should be added that some of the relevant settings "Ok Google" is only available for devices with Android operating system 4.4 and above.
8. Open the developer options
This is an interesting one easter egg on Android phones. With the "secret" of developer options, you can access the options advanced settings, such as time lag animation and USB debugging.
How to enable developers quite unique options. You must open the menu "about phone" in the settings screen. Then, tap the "build number" (contains the operating system version number) seven times.
A notice reads "You're now a developer!" Will then appear and you can access the developer of the options in the settings menu.
9. Put the widget on the lockscreen
Widget that displays various kinds of information useful not only be placed on the main screen alias Android homescreen, but also lockscreen when the screen is locked.
To enable this feature, open the Settings menu> Security and select "Enable widgets". Then go to the lockscreen and swipe a finger to the left.
Here will appear on the "+" large which can be used to add various widgets on the lockscreen display, ranging from e-mail, Google Now, until the weather information and notification messages.
10. Explore the other application stores
Google does provide Android application store called Google Play Store, but the applications you use do not have to come from there.
There are a number of other applications store providers that could be explored. For example, Amazon App Store which often offer promo paid applications made so free.
To install applications obtained from sources other than the Google Play Store (in the form of APK files, including the Amazon App Store application), you need to enable the "Unknown sources" in the menu Settings> Security.
Be careful in downloading applications from suspicious sources because there may be malicious programs that infiltrate aka malware.
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