Smart Tips on Use Android

In every new version, Google is always present so many new features that are guaranteed to facilitate users.

Unfortunately, not all features described in detail by Google.

Here we present five tips to run Google operating system, as quoted by AllThingsD.

Note: These tips are tested by using the operating system Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich. Chances are there are some features that do not work well in previous Android versions.

1. Using the keyboard more easily

To move from letter to number mode, you can press "? 123". Typically, the button is located at the bottom, next to the ",".


However, sometimes it can be very troublesome. For how fast you can press the "Q" long enough for number 1, the letter "W" for the number 2, the letter "E" to the number 3, and so on.

For those of you who recently moved from a mobile phone equipped with a physical keyboard, it will usually feel a little less comfortable in using the virtual keyboard on the phone is a full touch screen.

Android version usually equipped with Swype feature, allowing you to type without lifting your finger from the keyboard. Lift your finger after you finish typing a word. This method is guaranteed to be more accurate than the usual way.

To see if this feature works or not Swype on your Android phone, make a word. If there are no visible lines between the letters you want, meaning the feature is not active.

Hold down the "Space Bar" and select the menu "Select Input Method". Then choose Swype.

2. Unlock phone by using facial

To open the Home page on an Android device, some users usually use a password, PIN, or make a pattern.

Google itself has added a new security feature. You can go to the Home page by using the face as a code.

This feature is unfortunately not present on all Android phones. Why? Apparently the feature is utilize the camera on the mobile front. Phones that do not also come with two cameras certainly can not use the "Face Unlock" it.

For those of you owners of the latest version of the Android devices are equipped with a front camera, you can activate this feature by going to the Settings menu, Security, Screen Lock, and choose the Face Unlock.

3. Screenshot

You can take a picture of the current view quickly. You do not need the application to do so. You simply hold down the Home button plus the "volume down", then the system will automatically take a screenshot.

The result will be stored in Gallery folder. Unfortunately, this feature is only available on the Android version of Ice Cream Sandwich to the top.

4. Quick access to a specific contact

There is an easy way to instantly find your favorite contacts. Instead you should look for one-on-one in the "Contact" or re-typing the person's name, you can use the contact widget.

With the widget, you can put a photo of it on the Home screen. When the image is pressed, you can simply choose to call or send a text message to that person.

The way is easy. You just need to go to menu All Apps, Widgets, and select Widget Contact. When selecting the widget, you'll be allowed to select a contact from the list.

5. Use the Power Control Widget

By using this widget, you can save battery. Through this widget, you can quickly turn off or turn on the function of WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, automatic syncing (Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn), and set the screen brightness level (low, medium, or auto).

You can find this widget by default.