Android Lollipop has been one of the best versions of our favorite mobile OS yet.
To help you get the most out of your device, here are some of the best tips and
tricks to make the most of Android 5.0 Lollipop –
and to avoid some the biggest Lollipop issues as well.
When will I get the Lollipop update?
When will I get the Lollipop update?
Android 5.0 Lollipop problems and solutions
Biggest Android 5.0 Lollipop fails.
1. Enable Developer Options
Lollipop's Developer Options enable you to tweak the system for improved performance and access various diagnostics, but they're hidden by default. To enable them, go into Settings > About Phone and tap Build Number seven times. This will unlock Settings > Developer Options, where you can fiddle with settings to make your phone even more personal.
2. Streamline your lock screen security
Android 5.0 Lollipop comes with a variety of lock screen security options, from the classic pattern, PIN or password, to the more funky Lollipop options like Trusted Faces, Trusted Devices or Trusted Places. Whatever lock screen method you choose, setting it up should be one of the first things you do with any phone.
If you choose the Trusted Faces option, you don't even have to bother with the hassle of entering a PIN, you can unlock your screen just by showing it your face. Marvellous.
Smart Lock lets you set Trusted Devices, which can be Bluetooth or NFC equipped.
3. Put Chrome tabs back in Chrome
This isn't a huge problem — and maybe you like having your Chrome for Android tabs spread across your recent apps stack rather than in the browser — but for me, it's an irritating default setting.
Fortunately, all you need to do to get your Chrome tabs back to their rightful place is to go to Chrome settings and disable Merge tabs and apps. Your Chrome tabs will now be accessible via the traditional button on the URL bar in the Chrome browser.
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4. Play the hidden game
Go to Settings > About Phone and tap Android Version four times. You should see a lollipop; tap and hold it and you can play the Flappy Bird-esque Easter egg game featuring the Android mascot.
5. Block non-essential notifications
Priority interruptions are a key part of Android 5.0 Lollipop. The function allows you to determine who your most important contacts are, and silence notifications from everyone but them. Once you get your priorities in order you can enjoy peace and quiet unless your mom's dog runs away or your girlfriend is texting you.
6. Control your phone with voice power
Want to launch a program? Just drag up the Home button until it displays the Google logo then say, "OK Google, launch Photos" — or whatever app you want to launch. Easy!
Want to launch a program? Just drag up the Home button until it displays the Google logo then say, "OK Google, launch Photos" — or whatever app you want to launch. Easy!
7. Ditch that dead Email app
For some odd reason, Google decided to keep the now useless Email app in Android Lollipop. When you launch it for the first time, you'll get a splash screen that tells you Gmail is now handling Email services, and you can check the box to launch Gmail instead.
But why do that and have a hollow app sitting in your app drawer? Go to Settings > Apps > All tab, find Email and disable that useless waste of space. Your emails will still be handled by Gmail but you won't have the dead app icon cluttering up your precious app drawer.
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