Android phone users ALERT! Change these settings now
Customisation is what an Android phone delivers! And when you buy a new smartphone, it asks you to set up a few settings aiming to deliver the features as chosen by you. Though, there are several features that are auto-enabled, these can impact both your security and the gadgets' performance. Here we have listed a few features that Android phone users should consider changing right now that will not only improve its performance but also ensure there are no leaks..
No matter how convenient this feature is, privacy issues will always trouble you! It was rolled out by Google with the launch of Android 5.0 to let you interact with the notifications directly from the lock screen without having to open the phone and going to the app - a great time saver. However, what if someone else reads your sensitive messages or take a photo of the screen? If the message is visible to you on the locked screen, it is visible to all those around the handset. It can get scary if you have left your phone and gone elsewhere. This is surely a matter of serious concern.
However, you can turn it off. To hide your sensitive information from the lock screen, you will need to go to the Settings and then App & Notifications. There, tap on Notifications and slide the toggle bar of 'Sensitive Information' towards the left.
When you download an app from Google PlayStore, it automatically creates its shortcut on the home screen. Eventually, your home screen runs out of space and mess up the entire front end. It looks very messy and cluttered. Though the purpose of app shortcuts on the home screen is to let you open your most used applications in no time, but this abundance of apps can slow down your device too. To disable the automatic app shortcut, you will
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