Top 10 Hidden Android Features You Didn’t Know About (2025 Edition)

Top 10 Hidden Android Features You Didn’t Know About (2025 Edition)

Android phones have a ton of useful features, but many are hidden deep in the settings or just not well-known. In this blog, we uncover 10 secret Android tricks and features that will make your phone smarter, faster, and more fun to use in 2025.

1. One-Handed Mode

Navigate your phone with one hand by enabling One-Handed Mode under Settings > System > Gestures. Especially useful for larger devices!

2. App Pinning

Keep someone on a single app when lending your phone. Go to Settings > Security > App pinning to activate.

3. Smart Lock

Your phone stays unlocked in trusted places like your home or when connected to your smartwatch. Find this under Settings > Security > Smart Lock.

4. Split-Screen Multitasking

Swipe up and hold, then tap the app icon to enable split-screen for multitasking.

5. Built-in Screen Recorder

Swipe down on the Quick Settings panel and tap “Screen Recorder” – no third-party apps needed.

6. Notification History

Missed a notification? Enable history from Settings > Notifications > Notification history.

7. Wi-Fi Sharing via QR Code

Share your Wi-Fi by generating a QR code – open Wi-Fi settings, tap the network, and hit “Share.”

8. Bedtime Mode (Digital Wellbeing)

Reduce eye strain and silence notifications automatically. Customize under Settings > Digital Wellbeing > Bedtime mode.

9. Google Assistant Routines

Automate actions like turning on lights, reading news, or sending messages. Set up routines in the Google Assistant settings.

10. Developer Options Tweaks

Enable developer mode by tapping the build number 7 times in Settings > About phone. Speed up animations under Developer options to make your phone feel faster.

Conclusion

These hidden features can transform your Android experience. Try them out and share this post with friends who use Android too!

Want more Android tips? Check out our guide: How to Speed Up a Slow Android Phone (2025)