10 convenient time-saving functions you want to use on Android

You may be busy reading articles about iPhone useful features that can save you time, but don't forget about Android.

Android is far ahead of the game with features that help you be more productive. And with more and more features, familiar tasks can be performed more and more quickly.

This time, let's introduce the recommended functions of Android.

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1. Quick access to frequently used operations

On Android, turning on the "Accessibility Menu" allows you to quickly take screenshots, raise or lower the volume, and adjust the screen brightness.

Go to "Settings"> "Accessibility" and tap "Accessibility Menu" in the "Operation Control" item.

You will see an accessibility button at the bottom right of your home screen. Tap it to open an image-like menu from which you can quickly access your favorite operations.

2. Open two apps at the same time in split screen

Split screen is one of the best features of Android. You can open two apps at the same time, so it's perfect for watching videos while chatting.

To use split screen, you need to display the app switching screen on Android.

On most models, you can view it by tapping the square icon at the bottom of the home screen. Alternatively, swipe from bottom to top on the home screen to see your recently used apps.

From the apps you've used recently, press and hold the icon above the app you want to open, then tap "Split Screen" in the menu that appears.

Then, the app is pinned in the upper part of the split screen, and the application switching screen is displayed in the lower part. After that, select the application you want to open at the bottom and you're done.

3. Customize quick settings

If you want to change the quick settings shortcut from the default configuration, customize it.

Swipe the screen from top to bottom twice to open the quick settings panel, then tap the pen icon at the bottom left.

The edit screen will open, so let's change the configuration of the quick setting panel by dragging while holding down the icon. Scroll down to see other useful tiles that you can add to your quick settings.

4. Change the navigation menu

Most Androids these days have a gesture navigation feature.

If you don't like it, you can change it from the settings. Some people say that gesture navigation is faster, but some prefer good old 3-button navigation.

Either way, you can go to Settings> System> Gestures> System Navigation and set it to your liking.

5. Quickly start the camera

Since Android has a wide range of models, there are various ways to quickly start the camera.

Some models launch with the camera icon on the lock screen, while others launch with another hidden shortcut.

If your phone has a standard Android OS, you can activate the camera by pressing the power button twice. This method can be used even in the locked state.

6. Take advantage of hidden app shortcuts

As with iOS, on Android, long-pressing the app's icon will bring up useful shortcuts.

For example, you can directly open the secret tab by long-pressing the "Google Chrome" icon.

Some message apps are very convenient because you can directly jump to the chat that opens frequently by pressing and holding.

However, it is up to the app developer to install such a feature, so you may not always see useful shortcuts in your favorite apps.

7. Move the cursor freely

If you're using a smartphone, you know that it's difficult to get the cursor where you want it. However, on Android, it is easy to move because you can freely manipulate the cursor using shortcuts.

When you have finished typing the text, place your finger on the spacebar and swipe the cursor in the direction you want to move it.

This method makes it very easy to correct typos and insert sentences, and it makes writing long emails and text messages much easier.

In addition, this function can be used with Google's keyboard application "Gboard" that is installed as standard on Android smartphones.

8. Try glide input

If you want to speed up typing, use glide input, which moves your finger over the keyboard.

This feature has been around for some time, but if you didn't like it at first, why not try it again?

Some people even assert that using Gboard's glide input will reduce typos, so give it a try.

9. Shortcut character input by word registration

Android smartphones are equipped with a convenient character input support function.

For example, if you're tired of typing long phrases like "good luck with your sale" every time, it's easier to create a shortcut to help you type.

Go to "Settings"> "System"> "Language & Input"> "Detailed Settings"> "Word List" and tap the "+" button at the top right of the screen.

When the word registration screen opens, enter a long phrase in the upper row and an abbreviated version (such as "prayer") in the shortcut input field in the lower row. When you're done, tap the "←" in the upper left to return.

The next time you want to enter that long phrase, just type the abbreviation and the original phrase will appear as a conversion candidate on your keyboard.

10. Sort the shared menu

Android's share menu is not very freely customizable. However, you can pin a particular app and make it easier to share.

For example, if you often share memes found in Chrome with the messaging app Telegram, pinning Telegram to the top of the list in the share menu may help.

Tap the share button of your favorite app, scroll to the far right and tap "More", then press and hold any app to select "Fixed".

Another option is to use the third-party shared menu app "Sharedr", but don't forget that this kind of app doesn't work properly on Android 12.

As Google has tightened restrictions on shared menu apps, it will no longer be possible to replace standard Android shared menus with third-party apps starting with Android 12.

Extra: Let's try an automated app

If you want to get the most out of the convenience of Android, get an automated app on the Google Play Store.

If you want to automate repetitive operations, such as turning on silent mode when connected to a specific Wi-Fi network or in a fixed location, look for it in the Google Play Store.

There are many automated apps for Android, but the recommended ones are "Tasker" and "Automate".

"Tasker" takes some time to get used to, but "Automate" is an easy-to-use app even for beginners. In any case, there is no mistake if you choose either of these two.

Source: Google Play Store (1, 2, 3, 4)