Wednesday, April 16, 2014

15 things you did not know your Android could do - Canaltech

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The Android , Google’s mobile operating system, is able to do many things you perchance still unknown. Below, check out a list of some of these functions are very practical and useful.


01. Enter dragging your finger

entering text by moving the finger across the screen of the device is available in priced keyboard like Swype and SwiftKey, but also on the Google keyboard and keyboards accompanying equipment of Samsung .

 typing with swype

Just drag your finger the letters that make up the word you want the keyboard dictionary and try to guess it, showing what you want or giving suggestions if you want has not appeared.

02. By sharing approach

Through Beam devices with NFC technology can transfer apps, contacts, photos and songs for the simple approximation of rel=”i190″> their backsides. You can also share specific data for some applications.

 Android Beam NFC

Foursquare, for example, lets you share your favorite places and Shazam lets you share sounds discovered by app. Approach the back of the devices from each other and tap the screen to send what is on them to another device.

 Enable NFC

To see if your device supports NFC check to “Settings” and go to “More” option. If your device supports, you should see the option for NFC macar, and below, the name Beam rel=”i190″>. In apparatus class=”definicao” Samsung , go to “Settings”, go to the “ Connections ” and activate the “S Beam”.

03. Unlocking via the face

You can unlock your device rel=”i190″> through facial recognition. Just go to “Settings”> “Security”> “Unlocking the screen” and finally “Face Unlock”.

 Face Unlock

To increase security, you can even set a PIN code and also take multiple pictures in different environments to enhance the recognize your face. To avoid that use a photo to unlock your smartphone, you can enable the verification of presence.


04. Capture your screen

rel=”i190″> is very simple to capture what is on the screen. Simply press the volume button down while you push the button to turn off / on the device. In some devices class=”definicao” Samsung , the Home button must also be pressed.

 Screenshot native

05. Mute the device or capture the screen with the palm of your hand

This is exclusive to Samsung devices class=”definicao” : You can capture screen passing the side of the palm of your hand on the screen or mute the device leaving the palm float on the display.

 Samsung Palm Motion

The name of this feature is Motion and Palm needs be enabled in device settings.

06. Turn photos and videos into a movie

If your device already has version 4.3 or higher Android rel=”i190″>, you can use it to create short films using pictures and videos present on the device. First, you need to enable backup automatic through the Google+ app.

 Creating short

All your photos will be saved in a private folder in your profile. Topping the “Photos” section, click the small icon of a camera and then select the photos and videos that will be part of the short, apply effects, soundtrack and leave the rest to Google.


07. Invert the screen colors

Reversing colors

In the Accessibility settings, you can enable the inversion of colors, to improve readability of the screen at night. Some units Samsung , this feature is called “Color Negative” and is the “My Device” menu.


08. See details of your battery

typing * # 0228 # you can see the voltage, power measurements and other readings from your battery. If it does not work for you, try * # * # 4636 # * # *.

 Battery Details

09. Access open tabs on other devices

While you are logged into your Google account in Chrome, your rel=”i190″> be able to access all tabs open on other devices such as your computer. To do this, click on “Other Devices” in the menu browser Mobile.

sync tabs between devices

Another option is to click the little folder with two arrows in the bottom right there is the “New Tab” screen. You can also install the add Chrome to Mobile, which sends an offline version of the page you are viewing on your computer to Android .

So, you can view the same content that is on the subway or anywhere where there is Internet access rel=”i284″>.

10. Keep the device awake while you look at it

Samsung Smart Stay

Another exclusive owners of Samsung handsets class=”definicao” : make rel=”i190″> stay with the lighted screen and with high brightness while you look at her activating the “Stay Smart” in “Settings”> “Screen” or “Settings”> “Smart Screen”.


11. Router class=”definicao” Wi-Fi Pocket

You can quickly assemble a wireless network using your smartphone Android by function hotspot Wi-Fi it has. To do this, look in device settings to “Tethering and portable hotspot” option.

 Android as wireless router

She can stay at Wireless and networks, on the “More …” or “More Networks”, if you are a Samsung device class=”definicao” . There you can configure things such as network name and encryption, but be aware that your data plan will be consumed when using this feature.


12. A collar for Android

When we have a pet, we can give him a collar with information in case he gets lost. Something similar can be done in rel=”i190″> showing contact information on the lock screen.

 the information owner

For this, go to” Settings “> “Security”> “Info. Owner” and tell what to show on the lock screen of the device such as a phone or e-mail. So, whoever finds your phone, you can contact.


13. Control your data consumption

rel=”i190″> set a proximity alert when you exceed a certain amount of data traffic or even cut use of internet Mobile. So you do not pass the limit of your data plan.

 Control data consumption

It also shows how much you consumed via mobile networks or Wi-Fi and what were the applications that consumed most of their franchise. To see and configure these options, go to “Settings”> “Use of Data”.


14. Send texts without his phone

You can sync your Android rel=”i190″> with a computer and typing from it. You need to install a program like MightyText, but can be very useful when you forget it at home.

 Sending Text by phone remotely

Through MightyText you can send text messages and multimedia through a tablet or browser as if you were doing this for your smartphone.

15. View a hidden and nifty animation

Go to “Settings”> “About Device” and keep playing on Android Version until a K appears (for those who have version 4.4 of the system, called KitKat). Tap and hold the K to display a red screen with the name class=”definicao” Android style of packs of candy.

 hidden Animation

Then touch and hold again for a mosaic to appear. Tap the square and keep playing ad nauseam, when you drag your finger down from the top of the screen to view the back button and leave the game.

If you do not use Android KitKat, these steps also serve. Each version of Android shows something different! Cool, is not it?

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