Do you use an inexpensive Android smartphone that keeps you waiting in everyday life? Or do you have a Google cell phone that is a bit older and cozy? Well, then you shouldn’t miss this guide. Because in our new format “coffee break” I will show you a life hack that will get your Android phone going again.
- Lifehack makes Android smartphones a little faster in everyday life
- You shorten the animations of the operating system in the developer settings
- First edition of our new coffee break format ☕️
Has your cell phone gotten slow over time or was it never really fast? Then you don’t have to buy a new flagship right away. Instead, during today’s coffee break, I’ll show you a “lifehack” for Android smartphones that I’ve been using consistently for several years. The somewhat hidden and fairly unknown setting is the first thing I change when setting up a new Android phone.
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As a prerequisite, however, you have to activate the developer settings on your Android phone if you have not already done so. If you don’t know how this works, the linked article will help you. As soon as you have the green light from the operating system, continue with the following steps.
Shorten animations – this makes every Android phone faster
What we tell Android via the following settings is to speed up the animations in the operating system. You can also turn it off completely for the maximum speed boost. I feel that most Android phones run smoother with it. I shorten the animation times even when testing new cell phones that cost over 1,000 euros. That’s how it’s done:
This setting gets your cell phone going! / © NextPit
- Controls the settings of your Android phone
- Now go to “System”
- Tap on “Developer Options”
- Scroll down very far until you reach the “Screen display” category
- Sets the value of Window Animation Factor, Transition Animation Factor, and Animation Duration Factor to 0.5 or 0, respectively.
If you really want to annoy a friend or family member, you can set the animations to 10x. Then windows and pop-up menus appear for almost two seconds after tapping. In my opinion, shortening the animations is really a gain in everyday life. In the meantime, I can even feel that the animations are too long for new Android phones.
Note: New format “coffee break”
With this sleek lifehack, we are introducing a new format called “coffee break” at NextPit. In it we present you with short instructions every morning, show you free apps as usual or point you to gadgets that make your life with your mobile phone easier.
How do you like the idea of a short break in the morning? And how do you find my favorite lifehack for Android phones? Let me know in the comments!