Ah, I see — this is one of those “hidden phone tips” type headlines! There are actually a lot of lesser-known smartphone features and tricks that even long-time users often don’t know. Here are some interesting ones:
📱 Hidden Phone Tricks Most People Miss
1️⃣ Take a Screenshot Without Buttons
- iPhone: Swipe with three fingers or use AssistiveTouch
- Android: Use Google Assistant or palm swipe gesture
2️⃣ Quick App Switch
- iPhone: Swipe left/right on the bottom bar to switch apps instantly
- Android: Double-tap the square/recents button to switch to the last app
3️⃣ Hidden Battery Stats
- iPhone: Settings → Battery → Battery Health shows maximum capacity
- Android: Dial
*#*#4636#*#*for detailed battery info (some phones)
4️⃣ Magnify Text & Objects
- iPhone: Settings → Accessibility → Magnifier
- Android: Accessibility → Magnification gestures
5️⃣ Use Your Phone as a Level
- iPhone: Compass app → Level
- Android: Google Measure app or third-party bubble level apps
6️⃣ Customize Control Center / Quick Settings
- Add features you use most (flashlight, calculator, screen recording) for one-swipe access
7️⃣ Hidden Codes
- Dial codes can show info or test hardware (varies by brand):
*#06#→ Shows IMEI*#0*#→ Samsung hardware test menu
8️⃣ Silence Unknown Callers
- iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers
- Android: Use built-in “block unknown numbers” feature
9️⃣ Text Shortcuts & Emoji Shortcuts
- Set shortcuts for phrases or frequently used emojis to save typing time
10️⃣ Scan Documents With Camera
- iPhone: Notes app → New Note → Camera → Scan Documents
- Android: Google Drive → + → Scan
💡 Bonus Tip
Many phones have hidden gestures, like double-tap to wake, lift to check notifications, or three-finger screenshot — check your Accessibility settings to discover more.
If you want, I can make a list of 20+ advanced tricks for both iPhone and Android that almost no one knows but can save tons of time every day.
Do you want me to do that?
