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Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Millions of phone owners with OLD mobiles urged to change four settings that are ‘slowing' it down and killing battery
Some of the settings can help to protect your eyes DEAD SMART Millions of phone owners with OLD mobiles urged to change four settings that are 'slowing' it down and killing battery PHONE owners have been urged to turn off four key settings that are slowing performance and killing battery. Just a few simple tricks could beef up your phone's performance and improve battery life. Advertisement 3 Just a few simple tricks can improve performance and battery life Credit: Alamy 3 Some settings can also help with protecting your eyes from bright light Credit: Alamy Android devices have been promised regular updates from Google and Samsung so are expected to perform just fine as they get older. However these few easy tricks could help keep them operating at the top of their game. Instead of taking a trip to the phone shop to buy a newer model phone owners have been urged to save cash and try these tricks first. To help save on battery life users are encouraged to turn off the 'adaptive' brightness or 'auto brightness' settings. Advertisement Read more in Tech SPACE BUGS Unknown bacteria found on China's space station 'never seen on Earth' Once done, setting your brightness to 50% could help lower the amount of battery your phone uses and make it last longer. 'Auto' and 'adaptive' brightness settings can be found easily by searching 'brightness' in the settings app. Users have also been encouraged to turn on an 'adaptive' setting to save battery. The 'adaptive battery' setting and 'battery optimisation' setting can both help with battery life. Advertisement These two features learn how you use your phone and then optimise the devices battery usage based on that. Some Android phones have dedicated settings for battery usage, users are encouraged to check these. Settings can even monitor charging speed and help preserve battery health. If your device is left charging all night it can harm battery health, settings that monitor charging can help prevent this. Advertisement A key setting for improving performance is 'dark mode' which lowers the brightness of apps while they are in use. The four settings that can improve your OLD phone's performance Dark mode - Any Android phone running Android 10 or newer will have a dedicated dark mode option. Do not disturb - Android offers a Do Not Disturb mode that will keep the phone silent during designated hours Adaptive battery - These features learn how you use your phone, including which apps you use and when, and then optimise the apps Adaptive brightness - The brighter your screen, the more battery power it uses. Dark mode can also help protect users eyes from bright screens, Android devices boast a dedicated dark mode that works across all apps. Phones that use Android 10 or newer will have a dedicated dark mode setting. If your device doesn't have its own dedicated dark mode most apps have one in their settings. Advertisement Dark mode can be turned on and off and also scheduled to come on and off at specific times, having it on all the time is recommended to improve battery health. Another tip users are recommended to follow is keeping home screens free of unnecessary apps. Removing icons for apps from the home screen frees up space. Long-pressing an empty area of the home screen and turning off the 'add icon to home screen' setting will stop newly downloaded apps from being added. Advertisement Users can also move apps off the home screen themselves by pressing and dragging the icon. 3 Simply changing some settings can boost performance Credit: Alamy Keeping your phone as up to date as possible is one of the best ways to improve performance and battery health. Users can ensure their phone is up to date by checking in settings. Advertisement If an update is available it can be found by searching for 'update' in the settings menu. Users have also been urged to turn on their 'do not disturb' setting which reduces the amount of noise and notifications coming through your phone at given times. Turning it on at night will stop your device from buzzing and beeping and keeping you awake. Notifications will still appear in the morning once do not disturb is turned off. Advertisement The setting can be found in 'sounds' or 'notifications' in your device's settings menu. Using Android's security features is also strongly recommended. These features can track your phone and lock unwanted users out in the event it gets stolen or lost. Both the 'find my device' setting and the locking settings can be found in the settings menu under 'biometrics and security.' Advertisement
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Millions of phone owners with OLD mobiles urged to change four settings that are ‘slowing' it down and killing battery
PHONE owners have been urged to turn off four key settings that are slowing performance and killing battery. Just a few simple tricks could beef up your phone's performance and improve battery life. Advertisement 3 Just a few simple tricks can improve performance and battery life Credit: Alamy 3 Some settings can also help with protecting your eyes from bright light Credit: Alamy Android devices have been promised regular updates from Google and Samsung so are expected to perform just fine as they get older. However these few easy tricks could help keep them operating at the top of their game. Instead of taking a trip to the To help save on battery life users are encouraged to turn off the 'adaptive' brightness or 'auto brightness' settings. Advertisement Read more in Tech Once done, setting your brightness to 50% could help lower the amount of battery your phone uses and make it last longer. 'Auto' and 'adaptive' Users have also been encouraged to turn on an 'adaptive' setting to save battery. The 'adaptive battery' setting and 'battery optimisation' setting can both help with battery life. Advertisement Most read in Tech Exclusive These two features learn how you use your phone and then optimise the devices Some Android phones have dedicated settings for battery usage, users are encouraged to check these. Settings can even monitor charging speed and help preserve If your device is left charging all night it can harm battery health, settings that monitor charging can help prevent this. Advertisement A key setting for improving performance is 'dark mode' which lowers the brightness of apps while they are in use. The four settings that can improve your OLD phone's performance Dark mode - Any Android phone running Android 10 or newer will have a dedicated dark mode option. Do not disturb - Android offers a Do Not Disturb mode that will keep the phone silent during designated hours Adaptive battery - These features learn how you use your phone, including which apps you use and when, and then optimise the apps Adaptive brightness - The brighter your screen, the more battery power it uses. Dark mode can also help protect users eyes from bright screens, Android devices boast a dedicated dark mode that works across all apps. Phones that use Android 10 or newer will have a dedicated dark mode setting. If your device doesn't have its own dedicated dark mode most apps have one in their settings. Advertisement Dark mode can be turned on and off and also scheduled to come on and off at specific times, having it on all the time is recommended to improve battery health. Another tip users are recommended to follow is keeping home screens free of unnecessary apps. Removing icons for apps from the home screen frees up space. Long-pressing an empty area of the home screen and turning off the 'add icon to home screen' setting will stop newly downloaded apps from being added. Advertisement Users can also move apps off the home screen themselves by pressing and dragging the icon. 3 Simply changing some settings can boost performance Credit: Alamy Keeping your phone as up to date as possible is one of the best ways to improve performance and battery health. Users can ensure their phone is up to date by checking in settings. Advertisement If an update is available it can be found by searching for 'update' in the settings menu. Users have also been urged to turn on their 'do not disturb' setting which reduces the amount of noise and notifications coming through your phone at given times. Turning it on at night will stop your device from buzzing and beeping and keeping you awake. Notifications will still appear in the morning once do not disturb is turned off. Advertisement The setting can be found in 'sounds' or 'notifications' in your device's settings menu. Using These features can track your phone and lock unwanted users out in the event it gets stolen or lost. Both the 'find my device' setting and the locking settings can be found in the settings menu under 'biometrics and security.' Advertisement WHY DO BATTERIES GET WORSE OVER TIME? Here's what you need to know Most gadgets run on lithium-ion batteries Over time, the amount of charge this type of battery can hold gets smaller That means you need to charge your device more often because they hold less charge Batteries have two electrode points – the cathode and the anode To charge a battery, the ions inside the battery are forced from the cathode to the anode When you use a battery, it moves in the reverse direction This process wears away at the structure of the anode, reducing its ability to function correctly But the process also builds up a kind of salt on the cathode when charging As this build-up grows, the battery will accept less charge over time It's estimated that between 500 and 1,000 full charge-cycles will reduce a battery's maximum capacity by roughly 20%
Android Authority
20-05-2025
- Android Authority
How to record internal and external audio on your Android device
Modern smartphones include three or even more microphones for voice calls. Naturally then, one of your device's many capabilities includes recording audio using these built-in microphones. You can use this hardware to record voice notes, keep reminders, and with the correct setup, you can even record calls, songs, livestream your mobile games, and so much more. Here's how to record external and internal audio on your Android device. QUICK ANSWER Use your phone's microphone and an audio recorder app to record external audio on Android. You can use the phone's built-in screen recorder feature or download a screen recorder app from the Google Play Store to record internal audio. Keep reading for detailed instructions. JUMP TO KEY SECTIONS How to record external audio on Android How to record internal audio on Android How to record external audio on Android Adam Birney / Android Authority Playing music with earbuds You can record decent audio from the world around you using just your Android phone's built-in microphones. The primary mic on many phones is at the bottom, next to the charging port, and you'll find secondary mics, one or two, at the top or on the back. Test the mics with an audio recorder app to see which works best. You can also use wired and wireless headsets with mics, Bluetooth earbuds, or external mics to improve the quality of your audio recordings. Remember that you must change the audio source in the sound recorder app, or it will default to the phone's microphones instead. Not every audio recording app will have this option. Speaking of audio recording apps, you will need a good one to make the most of your experience. Don't forget to check out our roundup of the best audio recording apps you can get for Android. The phone's built-in voice recorders aren't usually as good. For this guide, we'll use Dolby On but the basic process remains the same regardless of the app you select. Dolby On is a free voice recorder packed with features usually hidden behind a paywall. Tap the large mic button to use the app as a simple voice recorder to get started. As soon as you finish recording, you'll see a message letting you know the post-processing the app will do — noise reduction, dynamic EQ, compression, volume maximization, and more. You can also shoot videos or set up a livestream from the app. Once your recording is complete, you can find it in the tracklist. Tap the music note icon at the bottom left to find your recorded tracks. You're good to go if you're happy with the recording. However, Dolby On offers control over certain aspects of the audio recording. Tap on the track you want to edit and go to Tools at the bottom left corner. You can change the noise reduction level, adjust the treble, mid, and bass, boost the audio, or use preset equalizer styles. The controls are pretty basic, but it's an easy way to make quick adjustments on the fly. How to record internal audio on Android Since Android 10, recording your screen with internal audio has become more accessible. You don't need to jump through any hoops and don't need to root your phone anymore. Most recent phones from Google, Samsung, OnePlus, OPPO, vivo, Xiaomi, and more have a built-in screen recording feature that lets you record internal audio. I used a OnePlus phone in this guide, so the steps on your device might be slightly different. On most phones, you should see the Screen recorder option in the Quick settings section of the notification dropdown. If you don't, tap the pen tool icon in the dropdown to add the setting. Tap on Screen Recorder and open Settings (gear icon) on the floating widget. Go to the Audio source and select Internal Audio. Alternatively, you can use a third-party screen recorder app from the Google Play Store if your phone doesn't have one built-in. Using the AZ Screen Recorder as an example, go to the app settings, enable Record Audio, tap on Audio source, and select Internal Audio. Sometimes, your Android phone's microphone may run into a few issues. If your Android phone's microphone isn't working, numerous fixes and remedies exist. We would recommend starting with a full system reboot, and checking the guide for additional steps. FAQs How do I record audio secretly on Android? You can use the secret voice recorder app from the Google Play store. This allows you to start recording audio covertly by pressing the power button three times. Why can't I record internal audio on Android? Due to Google's policy, some apps may not allow internal audio to be recorded. Internal audio will only be available if the app that records the screen permits audio recording. Does Android have a built-in voice recorder? Yes, Android has a built-in voice recorder. The voice recorder is typically found in the 'Voice Recorder' or 'Sound Recorder' app in your app drawer. Where is the voice recorder on my Android phone? The voice recorder is typically found in the 'Voice Recorder' or 'Sound Recorder' app in your app drawer How do I record an audio file on my Android phone? To record an audio file, open the Voice Recorder app, tap the record button, and speak or record the sound you want to capture. Then tap stop and save the recording. How do I record audio on my Samsung Android? To record audio on a Samsung Android, open the 'Voice Recorder' app, press the record button, and speak or record the desired audio. Press stop and save when finished. Does my Samsung phone have a built-in voice recorder? Yes, Samsung phones have a built-in voice recorder. Can I record a conversation on my Samsung phone? Yes, you can record a conversation on your Samsung phone using the Voice Recorder app.
The Star
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
CIMB to stop sending online transaction alerts via SMS on May 17
CIMB will now also require that customers' devices run on at least Android 10 and iOS 15 to use the Octo app. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star PETALING JAYA: CIMB Bank Bhd has announced that it will stop sending SMS notifications for online transactions performed on the CIMB Clicks website and CIMB Octo app starting May 17. The notifications, called Post Transaction Alerts (PTA), will only be delivered via push notification in the CIMB Octo app following the change. These alerts are typically sent for both successful and failed scheduled transactions. CIMB will now also require that customers' devices run on at least Android 10 and iOS 15 to use the Octo app. Previously, the minimum requirements were set to Android 9 and iOS 12. A separate notice on the CIMB website states that banking services with both Automated Teller Machines and Cash Deposit Machines will also be unavailable on Saturday (May 17) from 12am until 8am. The bank says that for further clarification, customers can reach out to its Consumer Contact Centre at 03-6204 7788.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
7 simple tricks to boost your Android mobile phone's performance, battery
If your device no longer runs as smoothly as it did when you first bought it, don't rush to buy a new one just yet, as lagging and longer response times are common issues in these devices. Slowdowns can happen for various reasons, but there are simple solutions to get your Android device back up to speed. Even if your phone is one of the latest models, it might still experience performance issues. Here are seven effective ways to enhance your phone's speed and efficiency without the need for an upgrade. Battery drain can significantly impact your phone's performance. Start by adjusting your battery settings to extend its life and improve overall speed. Turn off auto-brightness and set your screen's brightness manually to 50 percent or lower. The brighter your screen, the more battery it consumes, which can slow down performance. Additionally, enable features like Adaptive Battery and Battery Optimisation. These settings adjust your phone's power usage based on your habits, which will automatically limit power-hungry apps in the background. Also read: Samsung Galaxy F56 launched in India with a slim design- Know specs, features, and more Switching to dark mode not only reduces eye strain but can also improve battery life, especially on OLED screens. Many Android devices running Android 10 and later come with a system-wide dark mode option. If your phone supports it, go to your settings and enable dark mode to conserve power. You can set it to switch on automatically at sunset or schedule it based on your preferred hours. Even if your device doesn't support a full dark mode, many apps offer their own dark themes. Keeping your phone's software up to date is essential for optimal performance. Software updates often include bug fixes, security patches, and performance improvements. While updates alone might not drastically speed up your device, they can help refine its overall performance. To check for updates, open your phone's settings, scroll to 'System,' and tap 'Software Updates' or 'System Updates,' then select 'Check for Updates.' Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 likely to be world's slimmest foldable- Here's what we know Many Android devices come with pre-installed apps that users rarely use. These apps can take up valuable resources and slow down your phone. While some of these apps can't be uninstalled, you can disable them to prevent them from running in the background. To disable unwanted apps, go to 'Settings,' then 'Apps,' and select 'Installed apps.' Find the apps you don't need and choose to disable them. Apps can consume significant resources by constantly running in the background. To limit their impact, review the permissions granted to each app. For example, turning off permissions like location access or background activity can prevent apps from consuming power when you're not actively using them. To manage app permissions, go to 'Settings,' then 'Privacy,' and select 'Permission Manager.' You can also press and hold an app icon on your home screen, tap 'App Info,' then select 'Permissions.' Also read: Vivo X200 FE could launch in India in July: Check expected specs, features, price and more A simple restart can often solve performance issues by clearing background processes and freeing up system resources. Restarting your phone can help reset the system and improve responsiveness. If you find yourself needing to restart your phone frequently, consider scheduling automatic reboots. Many Android phones, such as those from Samsung, OnePlus, and OPPO, offer a feature that allows you to set a time for the phone to restart automatically. Also read: India-Pak tensions: Top apps and websites to stay informed and safe If none of the above tips significantly improve your phone's performance, consider a factory reset. This will restore your phone to its original settings, and it will remove all apps and data that may have accumulated over time. While this step requires reinstalling your apps, it can help resolve deeper software issues that affect speed and performance. To perform a factory reset, go to 'Settings,' then 'System,' select 'Reset options,' and tap 'Erase all data/factory reset.' Note: Make sure you back up your important data to another device or to Google Cloud Storage before performing a factory reset. In short, these actions may improve your Android device's battery life, responsiveness, and overall reliability. And by following these tips and tricks, Android users can enhance their device's performance without replacing it or making a costly phone upgrade.
