Currently Android 5.0 Lolipop update is available for only a few devices ( Nexus , HTC or LG) but it is sure that it would be available for all within some weeks. For fully utilising the new android version, here are some of the tips that should be taken into concern
To wake the Screen : For waking the device from sleep, there is no need to reach for the power button. double tap the screen and it will automatically wake up.
Silent Mode : Enabling silent mode is one of the major drawback of Android Lolipop. By pressing volume down button , you cannot activate silent mode. The lowest volume for the device is 1 and it will not drop to 0. If volume down button is pressed again, then vibration mode will be active.
If you want to put your device in silent mode, press the volume doown button till vibration mode is active. Now increase the volume to 1 and reboot your device and the device reeboots in silent mode.
Settings Search : rather than going through all the options, you can search for the desired settings . For this open the settings menu and hit the magnification glass and search for what you are looking for.
Battery Saver Mode : For enabling the battery saver mode, go to Settings > Battery and then tap the action overflow button at the top. Turn On the battery saver and set your default battery life point ( 5% or 15% ).
5.1 Surround Sound : Enable 5.1 sound surround by tappind Settings>Enable Surround Sound
Lockscreen Notification : For viewing notifications at lockscreen , you dont need to unlock your phone always. Just double tap on the notification you want to see and you can view the notification.
Disable notifications from an app: For turning Off notifications from an app, goto Settings > Sound and Notifications > App Notification and here you can disable notifications from an app according to your desire.
Limit What Others can see: You can create a restricted profile by tapping Settings > Users > Restricted Profile. By using this sort of a profile you can limit what others can access by using your phone.
To wake the Screen : For waking the device from sleep, there is no need to reach for the power button. double tap the screen and it will automatically wake up.
Silent Mode : Enabling silent mode is one of the major drawback of Android Lolipop. By pressing volume down button , you cannot activate silent mode. The lowest volume for the device is 1 and it will not drop to 0. If volume down button is pressed again, then vibration mode will be active.
If you want to put your device in silent mode, press the volume doown button till vibration mode is active. Now increase the volume to 1 and reboot your device and the device reeboots in silent mode.
Settings Search : rather than going through all the options, you can search for the desired settings . For this open the settings menu and hit the magnification glass and search for what you are looking for.
Battery Saver Mode : For enabling the battery saver mode, go to Settings > Battery and then tap the action overflow button at the top. Turn On the battery saver and set your default battery life point ( 5% or 15% ).
5.1 Surround Sound : Enable 5.1 sound surround by tappind Settings>Enable Surround Sound
Lockscreen Notification : For viewing notifications at lockscreen , you dont need to unlock your phone always. Just double tap on the notification you want to see and you can view the notification.
Disable notifications from an app: For turning Off notifications from an app, goto Settings > Sound and Notifications > App Notification and here you can disable notifications from an app according to your desire.
Limit What Others can see: You can create a restricted profile by tapping Settings > Users > Restricted Profile. By using this sort of a profile you can limit what others can access by using your phone.
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