There’s nothing wrong with Apple phones or Mac tech. They’re great for those who want a straightforward device that has everything a basic phone user would need to be built right in.
But Android phones are different. They can be easily customized to fit your exact wants and needs. They’re more easily tailored for your individual experience.
There are certain Android hacks that can really boost the usability and functionality of your device without completely rooting your phone. Keep reading to learn 5 cool and useful hacks that don’t require you root around your phone’s coding.
1. Screen Recording
Screen recording on other phone systems has traditionally been easier than recording on Android devices. But the latest Android iteration has added features that made it much easier for people to develop screen recording apps that you can download.
There are a few different screen recording apps available for Android now, and they’re all pretty good. Use these to record presentations, tutorials, gaming, and more.
The catch? You must have Android Lollipop 5.0 in order for these apps to work. It won’t work on older phones without the update.
2. Game Emulator
Playing games on your phone is one of the simple pleasure of life. But what if you could play some of your favorite games you used to play back in the day? Nostalgic trips through old Pokemon regions, or old Nintendo 64 games like Donkey Kong 64?
With Android game emulators, you can. Other phones and devices require rooting to do this, but not Android. There are many emulators to choose from, so download one and get to gaming.
3. Lag Reduction
Even the best budget tablet or Android phone is going to lag or run slowly sometimes. The other two hacks we’ve gone over involve downloading apps, but this hack only requires you to tweak some settings.
Go to your settings menu and change each of these values from 1x to 0.5x:
- Window Animation Scale
- Transition Animation Scale
- Animator Duration Scale
Changing these settings will significantly increase the speed and processing on your Android without having to root.
4. Customized Widgets
Widgets are basically extensions of already existing apps that can add features, make them work better, and more. Certain apps allow you to fully customize apps to make them match your exact wants, needs, and aesthetics without rooting.
5. Control PC Using Your Android Phone
This hack is especially useful for those using their phone for business. You can connect your phone to remotely control your PC from any location. This is great for presentations, forgotten e-mails, business meetings, and more.
Android Hacks for a Customized User Experience
Android hacks can quickly become complicated and involve risky and complex rooting. However, these 5 are easy and simple to help you improve your experience.
If you’re looking for more apps that can help you get the most out of your phone or tablet, check out the app section of our blog. You can also read this article on app and Internet safety for kids and teens.
