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Hidden Smartphone Tricks You Probably Didn’t Know About — Unlock Your Phone’s Full Potential
Think you know everything about your smartphone? Think again! While we all use our phones daily for texting, browsing, and taking photos, there’s a treasure trove of hidden features and tricks baked right into your device that most people never use — or even know exist.
Whether you’re team iPhone or Android, these lesser-known hacks will help you save time, boost productivity, and get more out of the device you already have in your hand.
📱 iPhone Tricks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
1. Back Tap for Quick Actions
Did you know you can double- or triple-tap the back of your iPhone to perform actions like taking a screenshot or opening an app?
How to use it:
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap — then choose your preferred shortcuts.
2. Hidden Trackpad in Your Keyboard
Typing something long? Press and hold the spacebar on the keyboard — it turns into a trackpad, letting you move the cursor with precision.
3. Set Custom Vibration Alerts
Go beyond ringtones by setting unique vibration patterns for specific contacts.
How:
Contacts > Select a Contact > Edit > Ringtone > Vibration > Create New Vibration
4. Scan Documents with the Notes App
No scanner? No problem. Open the Notes app, tap the camera icon, and select Scan Documents. It auto-crops and enhances pages like magic.
🤖 Android Tricks That Deserve More Hype
1. Split-Screen Multitasking
Run two apps side-by-side — perfect for watching a video while responding to texts or emails.
How to use it:
Tap the app switcher, then select Split Screen (availability may vary slightly by brand).
2. One-Handed Mode
Using a big phone with one hand? Swipe down on the home button (or use gestures) to shrink the screen temporarily.
How:
Settings > Advanced Features > One-Handed Mode
3. Smart Lock
Skip constant unlocking at home or when your phone’s on your body.
Go to:
Settings > Security > Smart Lock to enable trusted places, devices, or voice.
4. Pin Apps for Guests or Kids
Handing your phone to a child? Pin a single app so they can’t snoop around.
Activate it in:
Settings > Security > Screen Pinning, then pin an app from the app switcher menu.
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