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Hidden settings on Android: The best to know and activate

Hidden settings on Android: The best to know and activate

Users Android mobile devices They usually know and handle very well, both the quick settings and the basic settings of Google's mobile operating system, available through the minimized top menu and the settings icon (settings) of the system. However, the latter offers many more advanced options, which we often do not use due to lack of knowledge about where they are located and what they are really for.

That is to say, that Android, like other mobile and desktop operating systems, it has many functions, some basic and some advanced. And, that many of the latter are not easily visible to the eyes of the common user, which is why they are considered "hidden settings on android". Which, knowing how to configure and activate, can make a positive difference in terms of performance or usability. And, today we're going to show you 5 of the best that we think are great to know and activate.

Introduction

And another important point to keep in mind on the subject of hidden or advanced settings on Android, is the use of Developer mode. Since, with its activation, we will quickly have more additional functions, which allow us to improve certain aspects of our device. Therefore, if necessary, it can be activated as follows:

  • Unlock the Android device and press the Settings button.
  • Access the About (Information) section of the phone.
  • Press the Build Number option 7 to 10 times in a row (depending on the Android version installed) until you receive a message that Developer Mode or Developer Options have been activated.

This done, we can see many hidden, extra and advanced options within Settings (Configuration), which we can go reviewing and testing, to know, test and implement on our Android device.

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Contents

Hidden settings on Android: The best to know and activate

3 essential hidden Android settings

Hidden settings in Android: Activate subtitles in videos

Activate subtitles in videos

Depending on the type of user you are, this advanced, extra or hidden adjustment, it can be very useful. Since subtitles are usually an important part for those users with hearing problems, who usually require the automatic speech-to-text translation, to understand and comprehend any media content played. Also for those who want or need to be able to visually appreciate what they have heard in their own language or another important one. And, since it is not usually activated, the way to enable it is as follows:

  • Enter the Settings menu of the Android device.
  • Click on the Accessibility section.
  • Find and click on the option (preferences) Subtitles.
  • Click on the Enable (Use) Subtitles button.
  • Configure the desired language for the subtitles to be displayed, the font size to be used and their visual style, that is, white on black, black on white, among others available.

Hidden settings in Android: Activate smoother animations

Activate smoother animations

Our second concealed setting recommended is the one related to the system animations. Since, by default, the more fluid the animations run, obviously the better they will be appreciated. And for this, we must ensure that they are in 1X, and if necessary, in a higher factor, so that they are executed more quickly and are appreciated normally and with quality. And, although it is usually activated in 1X, the way to adjust it is as follows:

  • With the developer options activated, we enter the Settings menu of the Android device.
  • Click on the System section.
  • We look for and click on the Developer Options subsection.
  • We search for and click on the option(s) of the Drawing division, related to Animations.
  • We configure the necessary or required one(s), preferably above 1X, and we test the effect of speed and quality of the animations to verify that the adjustment has been adequate or fair.

Hidden settings on Android: Activate instant applications

Turn on instant apps

And ours recommended third advanced setting is the activation of the use of google instant apps. Which allow us to test the applications (part of their functions) without having to install them on our device. And, since it is not usually activated, the way to enable it is as follows:

  • We enter the Settings menu of the Android device.
  • Click on the Google section.
  • Search and click on the Google Application Settings option.
  • We press the Instant Google Play option.
  • And we activate the option, through the Update web links (Instant Applications) button.
  • Once this is done, we will be able to click on certain links, and consequently, the corresponding instant application and the partial functions necessary to fulfill the task of executing the content associated with the clicked web link will open.

Others more hidden, extras and advanced

  1. Limit background processes to improve battery consumption: This can be done via Settings / System / Developer options / Limit background processes.
  2. Screen Zoom to achieve screen zoom and magnify texts and images: This can be done through: Settings / Accessibility / Enlarge (screen).
  3. Enable MSAA 4X to work better with OpenGL ES 2.0 applications and increase CPU power: This can be done via Settings / System / Developer Options / Force MSAA 4X.

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More about Android and its general settings

Finally, we recommend you explore the list of all our quick guides and complete tutorials related to various tricks, news, uses, configurations and resolution of problems on Android. Or failing that, go to the Official Android Help Center for more information or support about your settings (configurations) and multiple problems.

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In short, there are many possible “android hidden settings”, and these 6 shown today are some of the coolest and suitable for most low-end and medium-range devices, that is, few Hardware resources (CPU, Memory and Storage). So, memorize and save this helpful post in your bookmarks, in case you ever decide to implement some of them.

And, if you are a current user of Android mobile devices, we invite you to give us your opinion via comments on today's topic. In addition, we invite you to share this content with others. And do not forget to visit the home of our website «Android Guías» to explore more content related to apps, guides and tutorials on Android and Social Networks.


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