5 Hidden Superpower Of Android: Only a power user can get the most out of an Android smart-phone. Out of the box, most Android smart-phones are tuned for the masses and hence, many actually miss out on the most attractive features.
If you’re an Android smart-phone user too, but want to unlock the full potential of your device, here are five features that will turn you into a power user.
Share your Wi-Fi password without revealing it for
There is an easy way to share Wi-Fi password without telling others. Most Android smart-phones now allow users to share Wi-Fi passwords via QR codes. Others can join the network by simply scanning the QR code.
To share your Wi-Fi password as a QR code, go to Settings and connections > Wi-Fi > Current network > and click the QR code option. It may vary slightly from device to device.
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Translate text instantly without closing your favorite app
5 Hidden Superpower of Android
Google has made text translation very easy on Android smart-phones. Users can simply select the text they want to translate and select the translate option from the pop-up menu. Depending on the language of the selected text, one may have to download the language pack for the first time and the translation feature will work seamlessly from the next time. This feature works on all third-party apps and websites.
Charge other smart-phones/gadgets
Most Android smart-phones can charge other Android smart-phones and electronic gadgets when connected via a USB cable. This is called reverse charging. You will need a USB-C to USB-C cable for this.
If your smart-phone has wireless charging, it probably also supports reverse wireless charging. This comes in handy for charging gadgets like TWS earbuds and smartwatches, which don’t necessarily include a USB-C port.
However, depending on the battery capacity of your smartphone, this feature can drain your battery quickly. So we recommend using this feature only in critical situations.
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Install both WhatsApp/Instagram
Carrying two smart-phones to manage two WhatsApp or Instagram accounts? Well, you can actually achieve this on a single device. Most Android smart-phones except Google Pixel smart-phones support app clone feature. It allows users to use two social media accounts on a single smart-phone. In fact, the same feature can be used on Pixel phones by downloading apps like Parallel Dual Space.
Depending on the model, this feature can be found in the system menu, which enables users to use two WhatsApp, two Instagram, two each.
Unlock developer options
There are many powerful Android features hidden under developer options, which can be quickly unlocked by tapping the build number seven times. From this menu, users can customize features like extended wake, Bluetooth limit (number of connections), install custom ROMs, unlock bootloader, perform OEM unlocking, and more. Note that unlocking the bootloader may break the functionality of some apps, especially banking apps.
We hope these features help you get the most out of your brand new Android smart-phone.