Features and hidden functions of "Android"

"Android" - an excellent operating system for smartphones, tablets or e-books. Using the operating system, you can control your device. Back in 2005, Google acquired the rights to this OS, and in 2008 the first product, Android 1.0, was released.

Briefly about the platform

This operating system very quickly gained popularity, being under the auspices of one of the largest IT companies. And it's not strange, after all, even children can understand the use of this system (which they have been successfully practicing to date), and a lot of "stuffing" for the device can be downloaded completely free of one of the same-named "Google" resources. On "Android" the majority of devices of the largest and known firms, such as Samsung, Motorola, HTC, Sony and others are issued.

According to the results of research and statistics, the gadgets produced by the platform for the last year account for 75% of all products. Competition "Robot" is except that the operating system IOS, developed for Apple products. But, as it turned out, it accounts for only 15% of devices. This "axis" at the present time is developing quite actively, because it provides an opportunity to work not only with smartphones and tablets. The versatility of the system allows you to install it on electronic photo frames, players, media systems in cars and many others.

The development of Android is engaged in the alliance Open Handset Alliance, also created by Google. It's interesting to note that an original font family called "Droid" was created specifically for this "operating system", and each new released system has the name of some dessert. But this name is not chosen randomly. Each new version of "dessert" is called with English letters, which are arranged in alphabetical order.

Features of the "Robot"

So, what is the beauty of this operating system, what is included in the "standard set" of the novice user and what features did the platform like them?

With the installation of this OS, any device turns into an "intelligent" gadget. The first and most important function is to access the Internet. Without it, it would be difficult for you to use a gadget running Android. And it's not even that there would be no possibility to download various applications for ease of use or viewing of important content. The operating system could not have received updates, but they are very important for the smooth and correct operation of the system. Together, thanks to "Android" and your modern device, you can read books, watch videos or movies and download them to your gadget, communicate with friends, listen to music and perform many other functions that were previously done on the computer.

The first thing that represents a gadget on "Android" - online services from "Google". They include Gmail, navigator, GOOGLE + social network, Google Talk chat, voice and visual Goggles search, calendar, browser, etc.

Such functions as, for example, a calculator, a dictaphone, or even simple games on the device "Android" you can not find, but the installation of such standard applications are already engaged directly manufacturers of devices. And if you need anything extra - nothing is easier than downloading the necessary software, games, music, books, widgets and many other useful "stuffing" in the Google Play store.

But that's not all. Hidden possibilities of "Android" will surprise any user, but we will tell about them a little later. 10 hidden functions are far from everything your device can surprise you with.

How do I start using an Android device?

Start using the device preferably with an internet connection. If possible, it is better to use a 3G or Wi-Fi network. You can use and simple mobile Internet, however, its speed leaves much to be desired, and you risk to spend a lot of money on using traffic.

Then you need a Google account. If so far you have not got such a thing - it is not at all difficult to do this. You need to pass a small registration: enter mail (it should be Gmail) and come up with a password. After verifying this information, you must enter billing information. For the safety of your money, you can not worry at all. In the form that you fill out, it will be indicated that the funds will be debited from the account solely in case of purchase. Without your direct consent, no one will touch the money on the card.

After you get a Google account, the online services you mentioned earlier will already be available to you. If you do not take into account even the hidden functions of "Android", the system perfectly synchronizes with many third-party resources, such as social networks or postal services.

Features "Android" allow you to change the interface of the gadget completely on your own. It is possible to change the virtual keyboard, add various widgets to the screen, or completely change the appearance of the screen with the help of special programs, launchers.

And in general, the variety of functions, additions and applications of "Android" makes the gadget indispensable in almost any life situation. With the help of social networking applications, you can always stay in touch with your friends and share with them a piece of your life wherever you are. Applications of payment systems allow you to quickly and reliably make money transfers, pay bills, replenish your mobile phone account and many other tasks. In order not to get lost in a strange city and quickly call a taxi, mobile applications from Google will also help you with this.

Hidden possibilities of "Android"

In addition to the above charms and opportunities, "Android" is also equipped with special secret capabilities, of which very few people know. Hidden functions android are some "surprises" from developers. They will make using your device even easier and more interesting. The articles usually list about 10 hidden functions of "Android", but in fact there are much more. Many experienced users have long been familiar with them, and every new release of the "Robot" and with each year of these opportunities is becoming more and more. So, here are a few of the 10 hidden functions of the "Android" 2016.

A small game that was hidden from users

Even with the release of "Android 2.3" developers hide in their product certain "Easter eggs". For example, the hidden functions of "Android 4.4.2" and others allow these "eggs" to be found. What is it, you ask? "Easter eggs" - interesting and hidden features of the system. To reach them, the user must perform a certain number of actions that are not obvious. At the beginning of the article, we talked about the fact that the name of any version of Android is given in honor of some sweetness. So, the "Easter eggs" are also associated with a treat in whose honor the system is named.

So, the hidden functions of "Android 5.0" allow you to play an uncommon secret game. By its nature the game strongly resembles the eponymous game Flappy Bird, but instead of the bird you control a small "android", and instead of pipes that need to be circumvented, there are lollipops, because this operating system is called Lollipop. The hidden functions of "Android 5.1" also provide an opportunity to play a similar game. Surely all users are interested in how to run a similar toy on your device?

To do this, you need to go to the "Settings" and select the "About the phone." Then find the "Android version" section, it will need to be clicked several times. A large bright candy will appear on the screen, if you click on it, it will change color, and if you press and do not quickly release, the game appears on the screen. Excellent occupation, when boring and there is no access to the Internet, for example.

Remote gadget management

A fairly useful function, for some reason hidden very far. Especially it is good, if the phone or other device is lost and it needs to be found and blocked. Hidden functions "Android 4.2.2" and higher allow you to track the gadget. To find this option, you need to go to "Settings", there to select the "Security" option and then click "Device Administrators" in the "Remote control Android". You need to check the box next to "Remote device search" and "Remote lock". When a tick in the right place is set, many users are surprised and ask what to do next?

Further, if you lose your device, you can remotely erase all data, change the lock or lock the screen (even the time you want to block, you can choose yourself). You can do this from google.com/android/devicemanager. Also you can download a special application for remote control "Android". If you do not manage to encrypt the device, then through the same service "Google" you can restore all the data that you deleted.

But in order to encrypt the object, you need to select "Encryption" in the "Settings" and "Security". Even if the attackers gain access to your device, they will not have access to the data unless they know your password from the decryption. But think carefully before encrypting the gadget. Firstly, this process will take quite a long time (more than an hour), and secondly, each time after unlocking the screen you will have to enter your password. And the last: if the password is lost, you will not be able to access your data. It will only restore the factory settings, and at the same time destroy all the files that you have so carefully encrypted from strangers.

On this, the hidden functions of "Android" do not end. Go ahead.

Safe mode

For any person who is more or less "friendly" with computers, such a concept as "safe mode" is familiar. This mode allows you to log in and start only important programs and files. This allows you to identify the problem with the operating system and fix the main errors. Now this function is available to users of Android. They will be able to start their device in safe mode and all third-party applications will not work. If they are incompatible with the system, infected with viruses or simply downloaded by mistake, you can get rid of them.

How do I run this mode on my gadget? Very simple. To do this, hold down the screen lock button, as you did to turn off the device. On the "Turn off the power" section, you need to pinch your finger and then the screen will ask you to switch to safe mode. Confirm it and wait for the reboot. The interface will be changed, the icons will turn gray, but do not worry, after loading in the normal mode, everything will return to its place.

Turn off notifications

Many users of Android OS are familiar with how they can "spam" various games and applications. They repeatedly send notifications, terribly bothering the user. Hidden functions of "Android" allow you to disable these notifications and system messages sent by one of the third-party applications. To do this, we again need to turn to the "Settings" and find the "Applications" parameter there. Then in the list you should find the same annoying application that constantly "spam" and remove the checkmark next to "Enable notifications". The problem is solved. You can disable this function from one application, or from all at once ("Block All").

Traffic Control

Now mobile Internet traffic can be monitored. For many, this function does not seem completely unnecessary. However, this is not at all the case. Recently, many mobile operators offer packets with limited traffic, for example, a certain amount of megabytes per day. With the help of traffic control, you will know how many have already used, and it also shows which application and how much it consumed. If you do not want to go beyond the established norm, and constantly monitor, how much has already been spent is not entirely rational, you can set a traffic limit. When the set digit is reached, the data transmission will automatically turn off.

"Black list"

Sometimes we need to put a ban on an incoming call of any subscriber. The reasons may be completely different, but the most common of them is that someone very much bothers you with calls, and you do not want this to happen in the future. The specific function of the "Black List" for "annoying" subscribers in the OS "Android" is not provided. But there is one little trick. In "Edit Contacts" there is one small parameter "Only voice mail". Click the checkmark and so you block calls from a specific number.

You can expand the internal memory of the device

Hidden functions "Android 6" allow you to expand the internal memory of your gadget. The memory card has always remained an external medium. Even though applications can be transferred from the device to the card and vice versa, it did not save the situation and the internal memory was sorely lacking. Hidden functions "Android 6.0" finally allowed to use the USB flash drive as an internal drive. After you insert the memory card into a special slot, you will have a choice of two ways to use it. Hidden functions "Android 6.0.1" also allow you to expand the internal memory.

This is not a complete list of all the features of the system. We described the 7 hidden functions of "Android", but in fact there are much more. For example, the function of recognizing faces to lock the screen or the ability to send photos to the "cloud", where they can easily be recovered with an erroneous removal. Also on the latest versions of this "operating system" you can delete or suspend the work of preinstalled applications that simply clog memory and are not valuable to the owner.

Open this operating system for yourself in a new way. We hope this article will help you in this matter.