Pro User tips for ANDROID USERS
I have compiled a group of tweaks that I even have done over time to urge
the most effective out of my humanoid.
This includes obtaining obviate ads, reducing bloatware, specializing in
privacy, obtaining additional performance and battery life.
Most of this square measure targeted on non-rooted phones, there
square measure higher alternatives if you're unmoving.
Feel free to feature your own tips below and that i can add them here. Debloating: several OEMs can have plenty of apps preloaded like Facebook, Microsoft, Google apps, and their own apps.
Feel free to feature your own tips below and that i can add them here. Debloating: several OEMs can have plenty of apps preloaded like Facebook, Microsoft, Google apps, and their own apps.
These are often removed through ADB. this can be safe and might be
reinstalled simply if required.
Enable developer choices by clicking the build variety seven times and
alter USB Debugging.
Install ADB on your computer, connect your phone to computer and run adb
shell
pm list packages to list all of your packages.
To remove a package run adb shell pm uninstall -k --user zero .
you'll notice an inventory of bloatware list for your device / OEM from
xda-developers (Eg. Note ten bloatware list)
<<Privacy>>
App permissions: App permissions are bundled under a single category now
under Android-10.
Permissions can be removed for apps that don't need them.
Or better, removing permissions can be automated with
Bouncer
More privacy options can be found in settings / app-settings through which you can turn off personalized ads.
Disposable email-ids: Temporary email addresses can be created with apps like Temp Mail if an app or website forces you to login.
Use password managers and two factor authentications (Bitwarden and andOTP) for secure logins.
Prefer open-source alternatives instead of apps that collect your personal data.
More privacy options can be found in settings / app-settings through which you can turn off personalized ads.
Disposable email-ids: Temporary email addresses can be created with apps like Temp Mail if an app or website forces you to login.
Use password managers and two factor authentications (Bitwarden and andOTP) for secure logins.
Prefer open-source alternatives instead of apps that collect your personal data.
Firewall: I recommend Netguard. This blocks Internet access to apps that can function without internet (like Calculator, Camera, Gallery, Video / Music players). Netguard can also block ads and trackers (see below).
Ad-blocking: Before getting into this, I'd suggest buying a pro-version or supporting the developer directly whenever possible.
There are ad-blocking apps like
Blokada /
DNS66
that uses VPN to block ads system-wide.
There are many hosts file around internet that can block Ads, Trackers,
etc.
If you are using Netguard, from above, there is a github version of it that supports ad-blocking as well (https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/ADBLOCKING.md)
If you prefer to do this without VPN, devices above Android-9 supports Private DNS in settings. (Having dns.adguard.com as your private DNS will block ads system-wide)
If you are using Netguard, from above, there is a github version of it that supports ad-blocking as well (https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/ADBLOCKING.md)
If you prefer to do this without VPN, devices above Android-9 supports Private DNS in settings. (Having dns.adguard.com as your private DNS will block ads system-wide)
Performance and battery:
Frequently clearing associate app from Recents menu can create it load once {more} and consume more battery.
Automation apps like Bixby Routines / Tasker may be accustomed enhance battery life / performance, like
Turn off Mobile information / Location once you are connected to Home wireless local area network network.
Turn off Data-Sync once phone isn't charging.
Turn on Locations only if you open associate app that desires it (like Google maps, Uber, etc.)
Turning off background wireless local area network Scanning, mechanically transfer software package updates will improve Battery life.
Turn off Digital successfulness by removing it from Usage information Access, if you are not mistreatment it.
Don't use aggressive battery savers, they might cause a lot of drain. Android's default Doze is sweet enough United Nations agency.
Prefer Dark / Black themes significantly once you've got OLED displays.
Disable fast charging whenever you will.
Keep your battery at intervals eightieth - a pair of hundredth to prolong battery life.
Other tips:
Use Youtube Vanced rather than default youtube app. This blocks all ads and permits Background playback, PiP mode and a cool AMOLED black theme.
Google Opinion Rewards may be a neat thanks to earn Google Play credits which will be used for play store purchases.
If you've got a Samsung phone, look into GoodLock suite of apps. they're created by Samsung and provide crazy levels of customization. conjointly Hex installer is cool if you are into customization.
Reducing animation scale in Developer choices can build your phone feel additional responsive if you've got older phones.
If you do not use Google assistant, disable mike access to google app and take away it from Device Assistant app from Settings->App->Default Apps.
Using Your phone for Windows or KDE Connect for Linux will build things seamless between Phone and computer.
If your phone has NFC, it will be accustomed change heap of things by sound on NFC tags like Turning on WiFi once you enter home, Unlock your computer by having a Tag close to it, Having a bed time routine with a attach your bed, etc. look into NFC Tools for additional.
Hermit will replace several apps like Facebook, Twitter, Amazon with their net versions.
Firefox Send will be accustomed send files < 2GB to anyone through a link.
Replace chrome with Kiwi browser or Firefox, they are ASCII computer file and support extensions.
Install and alter ADB on your pc and invariably allow debugging for your phone from your pc. this might area unit obtainable in handy once your show is broken, by dominant screen with scrcpy.
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If you've a flower mainframe, there will be a modded version of Google's camera for your phone. it'd improve image quality drastically with Google's HDR+ method. you will be ready to check xda-developers.com for GCam for your device.
snapdrop.net are going to be accustomed share files to any device among your webwork. merely enter the universal resource surveyor in you browser and it'll work.
PS - use caution once uninstalling system apps. Use a recommended debloat list for your device if you're not positive.
I will be adding further tips here. Suggestions square measure welcome.