6 Tips to Make Your Android Phone Easier to Use

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One of the best things about owning an Android phone is the vast customization tools to help you personalize your experience. However, for some people, especially senior citizens, having these many options is a burden. We've compiled a list of tips to make your Android device more accessible.

1 Increase System Font Size for Better Visibility

If you often find yourself squinting in front of your phone while reading text messages, notifications, or system instructions, you should consider increasing the system font size for added visibility and lower strain on your eyes.

Let's see how to do this. Note that we're using a Samsung phone for this tutorial, but the steps will be mostly similar across all Android phones. You can see the same thing for Pixel phones in our dedicated guide.

First, go to Settings and tap the "Accessibility" menu.

Here, select "Visibility Enhancements."

Scroll down all the way and tap "Font Size and Style."

Now, use the slider to change the font size according to what's most comfortable for you. You'll be able to see a preview of the font size above the slider for reference.

2 Enlarge the Keyboard for Easier Typing

Similar to reading small text, typing on smartphones can be difficult for some people due to how tiny the keys on an on-screen smartphone keyboard are compared to an actual keyboard.

Luckily, most keyboard apps available for Android (including the system default pre-installed on your device) allow you to enlarge the keyboard for easier typing. Let's see how to do this with Gboard. Make sure the Gboard app on your phone is updated before you use the following instructions.

First, enter a text box to pull up the Gboard keyboard. Next, tap the Gboard toolbar button on the left.

Tap "Resize."

Now, simply drag the two pull tabs at the top and bottom to enlarge the keyboard. The more you enlarge the keyboard, the more it will occupy your screen—but only up to a certain point. You can also move the keyboard slightly up or down if that will