The Android versus iphone debate Continues to rumble on.But one thing is certain : Google's phone software is more versatile and customizable than Apple's offering. Dig into the settings and tweaks available for your Android phone and you'll find a hostbof clever features and useful tools. We've collected 10 of them right here.
A quick not before we begin:. Android has a wide variety of makes,models and versions, which makes it more difficult to find there features that will be consistent across all devices.
We only verified the following tips on stock Android 7.0
Nougat-they should also work on related system,but some of the menus and Procedures may vary slightly.
1. Cast your Andriod screen
For a number of years, you’ve been able to broadcast your Android phone or tablet’s display to the larger screen of a television using a Chromecast. In addition to beaming video from all the usual movie and TV apps, this streaming device can mirror your phone. Take advantage of a mirroring shortcut in the Quick Settings pane, which you access by dragging down from the top of the screen with two fingers. You should find a Cast option in this menu.
For a number of years, you’ve been able to broadcast your Android phone or tablet’s display to the larger screen of a television using a Chromecast. In addition to beaming video from all the usual movie and TV apps, this streaming device can mirror your phone. Take advantage of a mirroring shortcut in the Quick Settings pane, which you access by dragging down from the top of the screen with two fingers. You should find a Cast option in this menu.
If it doesn’t show up, there’s another way to set up mirroring. First, check to make sure you’ve installed the Google Home app for Android. You probably already used this program to set up your Chromecast. Open the app, tap Cast screen/audio from its menu, and then choose your Chromecast. Your device’s display should appear on the big screen.
2. Change volume settings independently
Andriod volume
Never oversleep again because of a barely audible alarm clock: make sure your volume settings meet your needs.
Your device plays several different types of audio—including ring tones, notifications, alarms, phone calls, and media. If you’ve ever gone to the Settingsmenu, opened Sounds, and tapped Volume, you’ll have seen that you can use individual sliders to adjust these audio types individually.