Top 10 Hidden Android Settings You Should Know

Discover 10 hidden Android settings that most users miss — boost battery life, improve speed, secure your phone, and get more from your device.

Android phones are full of neat little features that don’t shout for attention. I’ve used a bunch of Android phones — from Tecno and Infinix to Samsung and Google Pixel — and these ten hidden settings always make life better. Try them out for faster performance, longer battery life, and less annoyance.

1. Adaptive Battery / Battery Saver improvements

Turn on Adaptive Battery (Settings → Battery) to let Android limit power to apps you rarely use.

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2. Battery optimization for specific apps

Go to Settings → Apps → [App] → Battery and restrict background activity for apps that drain juice unnecessarily.

3. Reduce animations for speed

Settings → About phone → tap Build number 7 times to enable Developer Options. In Developer Options, set Window animation scale / Transition animation scale / Animator duration scale to 0.5x or off.

4. Limit background processes (Developer Options)

In Developer Options, choose Limit background processes (e.g., 2–3). Great for low-RAM phones.

5. Smart Lock & Trusted Devices

Settings → Security → Smart Lock — keep your phone unlocked at home or when connected to a trusted Bluetooth device (avoid this if you’re security-conscious).

6. Permission manager — take back access

Settings → Privacy → Permission manager — revoke camera, mic, or location access for apps that don’t need them.

7. One-handed mode

Found under Advanced features on many phones — makes large-screen phones easier to use with one hand.

8. Hidden screenshot modes

Three-finger swipe, palm swipe, or press-and-hold power + volume down — check gestures in System → Gestures.

9. Scoped storage / File access cleanups

Clean up storage from Settings → Storage → Cached data or use Files by Google to remove junk.

10. Emergency information & Medical ID

Settings → Safety & emergency — add contacts and medical details that responders can access from your lock screen.

Quick final tips

• Update your phone software regularly.

• Use secure lock methods (PIN/biometric).

• Back up photos to Google Photos or Drive.