1. Developer Options – Speed Boost Trick
Developer Options is a hidden setting that is usually only
for developers, but it contains some settings that can double the phone's
speed. It has slow animations, but you can turn them off to make the phone
turbo. This feature is present in every Android phone but is hidden by default.
By activating it, you can get a lag-free experience. Each app opens
immediately.
Steps:
Step 1: Open Settings
Step 2: Go to “About Phone”
Step 3: Tap on “Build Number” 7 times
Step 4: “Developer Options” will be activated
Step 5: Set the animation scale to 0.5x or “Off”
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| ✅ Secret Android Settings of 2025 – That 90% of People Don't Know |
2. Notification History – Get Back Lost Messages
If you accidentally remove an important notification, don’t
panic. Android’s “Notification History” feature preserves all your old
notifications. You can see the entire record, even if the message has been
deleted. This feature is very useful for those who miss WhatsApp or banking
alerts. You only have to turn it on once.
Steps:
Step 1: Open Settings
Step 2: Select the “Notifications” option
Step 3: Tap on “Notification History”
Step 4: Turn it on
3. Digital Wellbeing – App Usage Control
This feature tells you how long you use each app. This lets
you control your screen time habits. You can set a timer for each app. This is
great for those who want to increase their productivity. It is also useful for
students and office workers.
Steps:
Step 1: Open Settings
Step 2: Go to "Digital Wellbeing & Parental
Controls"
Step 3: Open "Dashboard"
Step 4: Set a timer on an app
4. One-Handed Mode – Easy with One Hand
If your phone is large and you want to use it with one hand,
"One-Handed Mode" is the perfect solution. It moves the screen
downwards, making it easier to reach the top. It is especially helpful when
your other hand is busy. This feature is available on modern Android phones. It
is very easy to activate.
Steps:
Step 1: Open Settings
Step 2: Tap on "System"
Step 3: Go to "Gestures"
Step 4: Enable "One-Handed Mode"
5. Screen Recorder – With Mic and Touch
Now you don't need third-party apps to record your screen.
Android has a built-in recorder in its "Quick Settings" With this
recorder, you can record both the sound of the mic and the touch moments. This
feature is great for YouTubers, teachers, and gamers. The recording is in high
quality.
Steps:
Step 1: Pull down the notification panel
Step 2: Tap on the "Screen Record" icon
Step 3: Turn on the mic and touches
Step 4: Start recording
6. Privacy Dashboard – Complete record of app tracking
With the "Privacy Dashboard" you can see which app
is using your location, mic, or camera. The time and date of each access is
recorded. This feature gives you complete control. You can also remove the
permission of an app from there. This is an iPhone-like security feature in
Android.
Steps:
Step 1: Open Settings
Step 2: Go to the "Privacy" section
Step 3: Open the "Privacy Dashboard"
Step 4: Check the Access Timeline
7. Safe Folder – Lock Personal Data
The "Google Files" app has a "Safe
Folder" in which you can hide personal files with a password. The
advantage of this feature is that no one can open the file without a password.
You can lock photos, videos or documents. This folder is hidden within the app
itself. This setting is great for privacy.
Steps:
Step 1: Open the "Files by Google" app
Step 2: Go to "Safe Folder" in the
"Browse" tab
Step 3: Set a password
Step 4: Add files
8. Sound Amplifier – Boost the sound
This feature is for those who cannot hear clearly in a
crowd. "Sound Amplifier" improves your hearing ability through
earphones. Clarity is gained in lectures, videos or calls. It is an alternative
to hearing aids. This feature can be used with earphones only.
Steps:
Step 1: Open Settings
Step 2: Go to the "Accessibility" section
Step 3: Select "Sound Amplifier"
Step 4: Turn on and put on earphones
9. Focus Mode – Block Distractions
If you are disturbed by apps while working or studying,
"Focus Mode" is for you. It allows you to block specific apps for a
while. You can only run important apps. It is a great tool to increase
productivity. It is very easy to use.
Steps:
Step 1: Open Settings
Step 2: Go to the "Digital Wellbeing" section
Step 3: Go to "Focus Mode"
Step 4: Select apps and start the mode
10. Quick Tap – Double Tap is Awesome
Android 12 and later versions have a "Quick Tap"
feature. You can do anything by tapping the back of the phone twice – like
taking a screenshot or turning on the flashlight. This feature is similar to
the iPhone's "Back Tap". It's quite useful for quick actions. You
only have to enable it once.
Steps:
Step 1: Open Settings
Step 2: Go to the "System" section
Step 3: Tap on "Gestures"
Step 4: Enable "Quick Tap" and set the action
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Are these secret settings present in every Android phone?
Yes, most modern Android phones have these settings,
especially Android 10 and above.
2. Will Developer Options break the phone?
No, if you just change the Animation settings, there will be
no harm.
3. How many days of data does Notification History keep?
It usually keeps notifications for up to 24 hours, but this
can vary on each phone.
4. Can data stored in Safe Folder be recovered?
If you forget the password, it can be difficult to recover
the data, so remember the password.
5. Is it easy to turn Focus Mode on/off repeatedly?
Yes, you can enable or disable it with a single click.