As an Android user, chances are you regularly see app update notifications on your device. You may wonder why these updates occur so frequently and what is their purpose. App updates are released regularly to bring new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements to apps. If auto-updates are enabled in the Play Store, apps will …
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If you’ve lost or deleted data accidentally, there are many Android recovery data software options available out there. But are these options safe to use? Most data recovery applications work offline and do not alter or store your user data anywhere, and only try to bring back deleted data. However, if a lesser known recovery …
If you glance over app settings on your Android device, you’ll find two options, force stop and disable. Many users wonder which is a better one to apply. The many apps running on your Android phone may result in excessive notifications, overly consuming resources such as RAM and storage and slowing down your device. To …
If you have ever noticed some random apps mysteriously installed on your Android without your knowledge, you’re not alone. This behavior not only poses a low storage problem, but can also lead to malware in your smartphone too. A compromised Google account can be the cause for random apps downloading themselves. Moreover, third-party websites can …
Every day smartphone users install and uninstall apps for a number of reasons. Sometimes, you install an app, just test it, and then uninstall the app again. Does uninstalling an app have negative effects on your device? Uninstalling apps usually won’t negatively affect your smartphone. When you uninstall an app, it will free up some …
Many users find bloatware apps pre-installed in non-stock Android devices which can be annoying. If you remove them, does it lead to saving the phone’s battery? Not all bloatware results in battery savings when uninstalled. Apps which are well written, tested, and optimized, or which are not really used, won’t save battery if removed. Removal …
Not many people like the default look of their Android app drawer. If you’re one of those users, you might choose to remove it. You can remove the app drawers on android through settings or by using third party launchers like the Nova launcher or the Asus launcher. It will replace your app drawer with …
Many Android phones show your recent and most frequently used apps in the Recents screen and the App Drawer. Here are 3 different ways to remove recent apps on Android: Tap the Recents key (3 vertical bars at the screen bottom). Swipe up on an app to remove it, or tap “Close All” to remove …
As an Android user, you may sometimes encounter duplicate apps on your phone, e.g. a second settings app. If you have two settings apps on Android, it may be because you have activated the dual app mode on your device. It may also be because you have created a shortcut for your settings application or …
Samsung Keyboard and Gboard are two feature-rich and widely used keyboard apps used globally. Which one should you choose? Availability Samsung Keyboard is for Samsung devices while Gboard works on Android and iOS Layout Similar layout but typing is better on Gboard due to larger keys Modes Both have standard, one-handed, and floating modes with …