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10 secret smartphone functions you will definitely need
10 years ago, to do 10 things, you needed 10 different devices. Today, a smartphone has replaced many things for us. We call, write, watch TV, read the media and even pay with a smartphone. But that's not all.
We at the Site have found some more useful smartphone tools that can help you in your daily life.
Lock screen text
- You have lost your phone, and the screen is, of course, locked with a pattern. Only you own the secret code. It would seem that there is no hope for the return of your favorite gadget. It turns out - there is! In newer versions of Android, you can add an inscription to the lock screen and, for example, ask to return the gadget.
- "Settings" - "Screen lock and passwords" - "Signature on the lock screen". You can leave anything - a backup phone number or e-mail.
- If there are few inscriptions, then you can play it safe. Applications of the class "Anti-theft" will help. They have a wide range of actions. For example, Cerberus can secretly take pictures with a camera, activate a microphone, block a smartphone and / or delete data from it, find out its coordinates, or turn on a loud alarm to attract the attention of others.
- Sooner or later, your smartphone's memory will let you down. To avoid this, you can use a flash drive, cloud services like Dropbox, or upload photos to your computer. Or you can be original and upload photos to Telegram Messenger.
- Telegram has the ability to send files, messages and links to yourself. It can be freely used both as a cloud storage and as a notebook. Just find your own number and write as much as you like.
- One of the options for using an old smartphone is to create a simple security system for your home. The motion sensor app turns your smartphone into a surveillance camera that takes pictures when someone appears in the frame. Photos are sent to you immediately.
- You can find out more about how you can assemble such a gadget here. You can also use your smartphone as a baby monitor (in this case, you need an app that detects noise). But remember that for real safety it is better to use special devices.
- Another useful feature of using a smartphone camera is a video recorder. The smartphone must be secured so that the camera has a maximum view. For maximum effect, you can use the applications that have been created to turn your smartphone into a video recorder.
- Of course, it's not about using it all the time (it's better to buy a good DVR for this). But this is useful, for example, in cases when you rent a car on a tourist trip or use car sharing.
- If you are very serious about your phone and spend a lot of time with it, then there is nothing wrong with setting it up in detail. To do this, you need to get into the "Developer menu".
- Settings - "About phone" - tap 7 times on the item "Build number". Congratulations, you are now a developer! There are many options in this menu to improve the performance, communication quality, and appearance of the system.
- An ultraviolet detector is not only fun but also useful. For example, it can be used to check the authenticity of banknotes. You can also make it at home, having scotch tape, a couple of markers and a smartphone.
- You will need a smartphone with a flash (torch), purple and blue markers, and tape. Glue a piece of scotch tape on the flash, paint over with a blue marker, add another layer of scotch tape on top, paint over it purple, then add two more layers in the same sequence. Done! You can find out more about this simple device here.
- Smartphones have long been equipped with an accelerometer and gyroscope - sensors that determine the position of a device in space. By downloading the app for Android or iOS, you can replace the standard building spirit level with it. At least for small household requests, it will definitely fit. For professional construction, it is better to use a separate tool.
- If you or your loved ones began to notice that you literally do not let go of your smartphone, then perhaps this is worth thinking about. To understand how dependent you are on the phone and which particular application is "bothering you", you can find entertaining statistics.
- To do this in iOS is as easy as shelling pears: "Settings" - "Battery" and press the dial key to the right of the "Last 7 days" column. You will see a list of the most popular applications in descending order. But for Android, you have to install an application (yes, one more), for example, Instant.
- In order to conserve battery power and preserve your eyesight while reading, you can use monochrome mode. To do this, in the "magic" menu of the developer, you need to find the item "simulate anomaly" and turn on the monochrome mode. So your smartphone will display the picture in black and white.
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