AWESOME ANDROID 6.0 MARSHMALLOW TIPS TO TRY OUT

Android 6.0 Marshmallow is finally here, and it’s just as sweet as we were expecting. The user interface is very much like Lollipop, but Google has packed in a lot of cool new features that you might not realize are there. That’s why we put together this guide, to help you get the most out of your Marshmallow update.

How to control Dozing apps

Doze is a new feature designed to significantly increase your battery life by putting your device to sleep when it has been idle for a certain amount of time. You will still get notifications if the developer of the app enables it, though. For example, Gmail and Hangouts will still showcase notifications when in Doze mode.

That’s all fine and dandy, but there might be another app that’s important to you, one you want to see notifications from even while in Doze mode. To enable the feature, simply open Settings and select Battery. Then, tap on the three dot menu in the top-right corner, select Battery Optimization, and tap Not Optimized before selecting All Apps. You can now select the apps that you don’t want optimized for Doze mode. Keep in mind, doing so will hurt your battery, so only do it for the apps that are really important.

   

How to see what apps are using the most memory

Sometimes your device might run slow for no reason. Now you can tell what apps are using the most RAM on your device with a new feature called Memory. Just open Settings and select Memory. You’ll be able to see the average memory used during the last three hours, six hours, 12 hours, or the entire day. You can also tap Memory Used By Apps to find out how much RAM each app has used. This can help you to pinpoint any apps that are using too many resources.

                             

 

If you’re a frequent user of Google Translate, you’re going to love this new feature, exclusive to Marshmallow. Assuming you have Google Translate installed on your device, just select the text from any app that you want to translate, and selectTranslate from the copy-paste popup menu. This means you no longer need to copy and paste the text, or open Google Translate separately. This should work with any app that has the standard Android text selection enabled.

How to use direct sharing

You’re likely already familiar with Android’s sharing menu, one in which you can can share information from one app with a number of different apps. With Marshmallow, Google has implemented the ability to use this same sharing menu to share content with other people. This means if you want to send a picture to a friend, you merely tap Share while looking at the picture and select your friend’s Hangout conversation to do so. This is much easier than sharing it via the official Hangouts app. Sadly, there are no apps that currently support the feature, but we expect developers to jump onboard quickly.

Play a the Flappy Bird clone Easter Egg

Google throws in a cool Easter Egg with every version of Android, and Marshmallow is no exception. This year’s surprise is similar to last year’s Lollipop Easter Egg in that it’s a Flappy Bird clone, one in which you must navigate a sea of marshmallows instead of lollipops. You can now add up to six players as well.

To open the game, just open Settings and tap on About Phone. Now tap Android Version rapidly until you see the Marshmallow “M” icon appear in the center of the screen. Tap it once and it will change to a picture of a marshmallow with antennas. Now tap that icon repeatedly — or, at least three times — and follow it up with a tap and hold.

How to customize the Quick Settings menu

The Quick Settings menu that appears when you swipe down with two fingers from the top of the display is awesome, but it’s even better when you customize it. Thankfully, Google finally added the ability to do so with Marshmallow, but you would never know how unless you know the trick to unlocking the System UI Tuner.

To do this, just tap and hold the Settings icon in the top-right corner of the Quick Settings menu. After a few seconds, lift your finger and you will see a popup at the bottom telling you that the System UI Tuner has been added to your Settings.

Now, tap on System UI Tuner from the main Settings page (it should be at the bottom) and tap on Quick Settings. From here, you can tap and hold any of the tiles to move them around or remove them from the menu. There is also an Add Tiles option if you want to add tiles that you may have previously removed.

   

 

How to display the battery percentage in the status bar

It’s nice to be able to see how much battery life you have left in the status bar, but many people prefer to see it as a percentage rather than the “cup of water” method. You can do this from within the System UI Tuner that we enabled in the previous tip. Assuming it’s already enabled, just tap System UI Tuner from the mainSettings page, followed by Show Embedded Battery Percentage. Doing so will toggle the feature on. 

How to silence your phone with the volume button

This almost doesn’t even seem like a tip because it’s an obvious function, but it wasn’t as easy to silence your phone with Android Lollipop. Thankfully, Google has brought back the ability to silence everything — aside from alarms — by simply turning the volume all the way down.

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WiFi problems: "Network disabled because Internet connection is slow"

Getting "Network disabled because internet connection is slow" during setup

Some Android devices (notably Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4) have a feature called "Auto network switch" that chooses the best network connection and switches to it. This Android feature can prevent you from connecting to the Piper network during the first step of Wi-Fi setup, since it is not a true internet connection.  When you try to connect to Piper, it will bounce you back to your original Wi-Fi network and the Piper network will have the summary "Network disabled because internet connection is slow" under it.  If you turn this feature off before starting Wi-Fi Setup, you should have no problem connecting to Piper.  

To disable Auto network switch:

1. Open Wi-Fi Settings on your Android device

2. Press the Menu button and select Advanced

3. Uncheck "Auto network switch"

4. Go back to Wi-Fi Settings

5. Tap "Piper" in the networks list and choose "Connect"

6. Go back into the Piper app and you should see the "Getting list of Wi-Fi networks" message.

You can re-enabled Auto network switch after finishing Wi-Fi setup.

What is Google Settings App

10 Features Every Android User Should Know

Have you noticed a Google Settings app on your Android device? Last year, Google quietly loaded this app to all Android user devices that run Google services. This app is also known as Google Play Services, where Google apps can connect to Google+. Through this app you can quickly control most Google services settings in one easily accessible app.

Well, to get you to know Google App settings better, we have here a list of 10 features on Google Settings app that every Android user should know. Take note that some of these settings might not show up in your Google Settings app because you do not have the relevant app installed beforehand, for e.g. Google+. Have a tip related to the Google Settings app? Share it at the comments section.

1. Administer Your Connected Apps

Do you remember what services you have allowed to connect to your Google account? Well, In this Google Settings app page you can look for such information as well as the kind of access they have to your account. You can also disconnect any of the connected apps from your account on this page.

1. Open Google Settings app in your app drawer.
2. Tap on Connected Apps.
3. Tap on any the connected apps to see the access you have given them.
4. To disconnect from the app, tap Disconnect at the bottom. 

2. Supervise Your Google+ Account

If you have Google+ installed, then you can manage the Google+ auto-backup feature andaccount settings. This page consists of your Google drive storage as well. To supervise your Google+ account, follow these steps.

1. Go to Google Settings app > Google+.
2. Tap on Auto Backup to setup backup settings. You can choose to backup your photos/videos only when a Wi-Fi connection is available, when roaming ona data network, when a charger is connected, or back up all now.
3. Go back to the previous page and tap on your Google account under account settings. Here you can manage your notifcations, photos, sharing, location sharing, contacts, apps with Google+ sign-in or choose to delete your Google+ account.

3. Handle Your Play Games Notifcations

In the Google Settings app, you can handle Play Games notifications you want to receive from your installed Android games.

1. Go to Google Settings app > Play Games.
2. Tick/Untick Multiplayer Notifications, Request notifications and manage your Allow priority notifications from your circles.

4. Manage Your Search & Now Settings

In this Google Settings page, you can enable Google Now plus its Search & Now cards feature. All the options under Search & Now cards will help you optimized your Google Now experience, by including personal results on your Google Now cards, web history, contact recognition and plenty others that you can choose from.

1. Open Google Settings app > Search & Now.
2. Tap on Google Now to enable or disable it.

On the settings page, tap on Phone\Tablet search and choose which of the following will turn up in your searches: Apps, Chrome, Contacts, Google Play Books or Play Music.

Under Voice, you can select and enable languages, hotword detection, speech output and many other options.

Back to the previous page, then tap on Accounts & privacy to select, enable and manage google account, commute sharing, Google location settings, as well as other account-related options.

5. Ad Control

Google Settings also lets you reset your advertising ID (like clearing cookies from your browser) or just opt out of interest-based ads entirely. This gives you more control over the information that is sent to any advertiser serving ads to apps you use.

1. Go to Google Settings app > Ads.
2. Tap on Reset Advertising ID to generate a new advertising ID. This will force apps to track only your recent history.
3. Go back to the previous page and tick Opt out of interest-based ads if you want to disable apps from showing you interest-based ads as well as prevent them from using your advertising ID to build profiles. (Note that enforcement starts August 2014)

6. Enable App Verification To Improve Security

This is an important feature inside the Google Settings app that we believe all Android users needs to use. You can choose to verify the apps you intend to use to prevent security problems, or harmful apps from being installed. You will also receive a warning regarding potential harm on your Android device by any offending app. To do that, follow these steps.

1. Open Google Settings app > Verify apps.
2. Tick/Untick to enable or disable Verify apps.

7. Enable Android Device Manager Features

if you already have an Android Device Manager app installed, then these settings should already be enabled by default. If not, you can get the app here then enable the feature with the instructions below.

1. Go to Google Settings app > Android Device Manager.
2. Tick/Untick to enable or disable Remote locate this device.
3. Tick/untick to enable or disable Allow remote lock and erase.

8. Enable Transfer Files Only Over WiFi For Google Drive

If you use Google Drive on your Android device, then it is probably best that you have this feature enabled to save your data plan as well as your battery life. You can enable "transfer files only over WiFi" for Google Drive in the Google Settings page. To enable that, take a look at our steps below.

1. Go to Google Settings app > Drive apps.
2. Tick/Untick to enable or disable this feature Transfer files only over WiFi.

9. Have Your Device Location Enabled

For Google and all location-tracking apps to be able to track the location of your device, you need to enable the Location feature. In the Google Settings page you can choose to enable this feature, decide on the level of accuracy, retrieve apps that request your device location and manage your location report based on your Google accounts. If you’re interested in enabling location, follow these steps.

1. Tap on Google Settings app > Location.
2. Turn On Location at the top.
3. Select Mode from High accuracy (Use GPS, WiFi, and mobile networks), Battery Saving (Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks), and Device only (Use only GPS).

10. Clear Third-Party App Data Stored Within Your Google Account

If you would like to clear all third-party app data stored in your Google account with one clean sweep, you can. Before you proceed, understand that by doing this step, you will ultimately clear allyour third-party app data and they will no longer be available on any of your devices. So think this through before trying this.

If you would like to proceed, follow these steps.

1. Open Google Settings app.
2. Tap on the navicon at the top right and select Clear app data from the menu.
3. Choose your Google account and read the warning again before you proceed.
4. If you are sure, tap on OK to clear app data.

Thanks : http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/android-google-settings-app-features/

Find your lost phone with Android Device Manager

Have you ever lost your phone in between the couch cushions or forgot it in a restaurant? Or maybe searching for your phone before you rush out the door is part of your morning routine? Let the new Android Device Manager help you out! It's one of a few simple features you can use to keep your device—and the data you store inside—safe and secure.

Locate and ring your misplaced device

If you ended up dropping your phone between those couch cushions, Android Device Manager lets you quickly ring your phone at maximum volume so you can find it, even if it's been silenced. And in the event that your phone or tablet is out of earshot (say, at that restaurant you left it at last night), you can locate it on a map in real time.


Protecting your personal information and data
While losing your phone can be stressful, Android Device Manager can help you keep your data from ending up in the wrong hands. If your phone can’t be recovered, or has been stolen, you can quickly and securely erase all of the data on your device.

Availability and getting started
This service is now available on devices running Android 2.2 or above; to use it, you also will need to be signed into your Google Account. There will also be an Android app to allow you to easily find and manage your devices. Stay tuned!

Posted by Benjamin Poiesz, Product Manager, Android

Tips and Tricks for JellyBean

1. Expand Notifications and Swipe
    You can now expand notifications by just sliding down notification by two finger to peek that notification or reply to message, call or share. Swiping the notification will close that notification.

2. Quick Access to Rotation Lock and Settings from Notifications
    Now, notification or the status bar has settings and rotation lock in stock android jellybean which can be used to access settings and set screen rotation lock

3. Re-Sizing the Widgets
    Jellybean allows users to re-size widgets just by long pressing the widget and then using the rectangle to set the widget size.

4. Flying the Home Screen Apps
    Now, the app can be removed from home screen using finger to flying it up.

5. No lock Screen
    Some users would prefer to unlock the device quickly just by pressing the power button without going through any lock screen. This can be done by selecting none in lock screen option under security in settings.

6. Disable/Enable Notification for Specific App
    User can disable the notifications by a particular app by going to apps in settings and Un-checking the show notification in app information.

7. Quickly Adjust Volume and its Settings
    User can adjust volume quickly by just sliding seek-bar shown on screen when volume up and down are pressed in stock android.

8. Blink to Unlock
    Now, face unlock has become intelligent to identify between photo and real person by just enabling the blink feature under settings.

9. Multiple Faces for Face Unlock
    You can improve face unlock just by using improved feature under lock screens in security tab. It will improve face matching.

10. Developer Options for More Customization
    You can customize the window animation delays from the developer options to make your android look more fluid. You can force GPU to deliver more by enabling force GPU option. You can put limit on background processes using developer options.

11. Browser Tweaks
    Long pressing the image in browser and selecting set wallpaper allows you to set it as wallpaper. You can enable invert rendering option if you like using device for surfing in dark to save power and protect eye strain by going to options and then accessibility, enable invert rendering. You can enable quick thumb controls by enabling it from the options ->labs.

12. Take Screenshots 
    In stock and other android devices press the volume down key and power button simultaneously to take screenshot even able to take snap of the lock screen. Also screenshot can be taken in some devices like HTC and Samsung by just pressing power and home key together but that doesn’t work for lock screen.

Android 4.4 KITKAT

you heard about Android 4.4 KitKat? It is out in the wild on the Google Nexus 5.

It's been months since the launch of KitKat, leaving many owners wondering when their handset is set to get the update. The updates are starting to increase in regularity now, thankfully, so here's our guide to which handsets can currently get their hands on the chocolatey goodness, those set for the new software and those that will miss out.

Hopefully we will see the latest Android update land on a much wider range of devices this time, with KitKat supporting devices with as little as 512MB RAM.

This will mean we should see it on new budget devices, and we can hold a little hope that older budget handsets will get a refresh - although it's unlikely manufacturers will revisit their older, cheaper smartphones.

We have been in contact with various manufacturers to get a feel for their update cycles, and we will continue to update this article as news trickles in, so

keep Visiting.

Here's our guide to whether or not you're going to get the update to Google's latest iteration of Android, and when those updates should land.

☺ Google Nexus
Android is Google's mobile OS, so the Android 4.4 KitKat update was always bound to land on certain Nexus devices. Unfortunately, the word 'certain' is key.
Google is only supporting the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (both editions) and Nexus 10, with the updates for the tablets now finally here.
This is taking a while though - not everyone has got the update yet, but it is rolling out slowly, so stay tuned to the 'System updates' section of your menu to see when it arrives.

The certain devices getting the KitKat update also include the Play editions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One, but not the Samsung-made Galaxy Nexus.

☺ Samsung
Updated: Samsung has outlined a few handsets that it will be pushing to the new level of software, but as expected the OS update is being pushed out to its
latest flagships first - with the Samsung Galaxy S5 launching with the software embedded.
Both the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Samsung Galaxy S4 are currently receiving the updates in Poland and South Korea, with other territories currently being prepped to receive KitKat. With any luck it shouldn't be too long until the update is passed over to the rest of globe.

Alongside these flagships other devices set to receive the update sometime in the coming months include the Galaxy S3, Galaxy S3 Mini, Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy Mega. Both the Galaxy S4 Zoom and Galaxy S4 Active are also set, as well as the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0.

☺ HTC
Updated: According to HTC's official update page (UK, US), the UK models of the HTC One are now receiving the Android 4.4 KitKat update. Well that is if you are running the One on handset that isn't currently locked to EE. Elsewhere the One Mini and One Max are in the integration stage meaning networks have yet to get their hands on the software to certify it.
Its a different story in the US where the unlocked, developer edition, Google Play edition as well as Sprint and Verizon branded handsets have all received the updates. AT&T, T-Mobile are still running their own test.

Speed Up your Android Phone (Easy Steps)

 Always use an up to date smartphone.

To speed up Your Android phone with minimum efforts, that is what most people seaching for. your searching ends here because I am going to tell you easy steps to refresh and speed up your android phone.

1. Delete Unused Shortcuts/Widgets.

First thing you do in order to get your Android phone back to blazing performance is to remove all the garbage causing slow speed. Analyze and check all the apps, shortcuts and widgets and remove those that are no more in use. It is better to have them stacked away rather than being stressed because of disappointing performance.

Check your home screens to identify and delete all useless stuff. It will not take more than 5 minutes to do so.

2. Uninstall all Unusable Apps

Almost evry android users install dozens of apps without any reason. Strange but true.!!
It is kinda, U switch in to an android phone, open play store and grab evrything like i need this that and that too..

Let’s hunt for the apps that are no longer in use!

To do this, simply go to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > and then select and delete the ones that you don’t want to use anymore.

This easy process will let your phone relax and operate at superb speeds.


3. Clear Cache of Your Apps

There must be some apps that you do not want to remove because of their importance and usability.

So how to lessen the burden?

Yes, I’ve got a way! Follow the above procedure (Settings > Applications > Manage Applications) and select apps like browsers that you are using. You will see the ‘Clear Cache’ button at the bottom. Hit this to get rid of unnecessary weightage. This could something around 4MB, 6MB, 10MB or else based on your usage. Check apps like browsers, play store, Skype or other similar stuff.


4. Disable or Limit Phone’s Background Data, Turn Wifi Off.

Things like Facebook, Gmail, Twitter, Instagram, Email syncing not only eat up smartphone’s battery, but also cause slow performance of your phone. Observe the data usage and cancel things that you don’t want to see every time. Moreover, turn WiFi and Bluetooth off when not needed.


5. Install a Third Party App Launcher

Although every Android phone comes with a built-in app launcher to serve users, yet you may opt for another one, third party app launcher, from the Play Store ( like Google Now Launcher ). This is required in case your existing one does not perform as expected. If your phone’s current app launcher is doing well, then there is no need to install a new one.

After applying the above tricks, you will not have to ask again – How to speed up my android phone?