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If you’re a<\/span> typical smartphone user, you average almost five hours a day on your phone now. But beyond video and social media apps, you might not know the tweaks and settings that can make those hours easier, or even shorter. <\/p>\n

The Android Settings screen is packed with more options than you probably realize, options that can make your phone more convenient to use, keep your data safer, and enable quicker connections to other devices. These all appear in the Settings app on the latest version of Android 13 in so-called \u201cpure Android,\u201d which you get on Google Pixel devices and other lightly touched models, but other handsets, like those from Samsung or Motorola, should have similar options in similar places.<\/p>\n

Turn Wi-Fi on Automatically<\/p>\n

You might have Wi-Fi switched off when you’re away from home or the office. If so, Android can turn it back on for you when you get back within range of a network that you’ve previously logged on to. Head to Network and Internet<\/strong>then Internet,<\/strong> and Network Preferences<\/strong> to find the Turn on Wi-Fi automatically<\/strong> switch.<\/p>\n

Use Less Data<\/p>\n

If you’re in a foreign country, on a limited data plan, or in an area with spotty cellular coverage, you can get your phone to use less data by tapping Network and Internet<\/strong> and Data Saver<\/strong>. This works in a number of different ways: Certain apps may check for updates less often, for example, while images on the web might not load until you tap on them.<\/p>\n

Add Extra Security for Contactless Payments<\/p>\n

Apps like Google Pay let you pay with your phone through the magic of NFC, which means anyone who picks up your handset could potentially make a payment with it. You can prevent that by making sure NFC payments require a screen unlock. Head to Connected Devices<\/strong>, Connection Preferences,<\/strong> NFC<\/strong>and turn on Require device unlock for NFC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Start Driving Mode Automatically<\/p>\n

Android now comes with a special mode for when you’re driving, which makes it easier to perform certain actions with voice commands, and suppresses other notifications. You can have this mode start up automatically when your phone connects to your car’s Bluetooth stereo: To set this feature up, choose Connected Devices<\/strong>, Connection Preferences<\/strong>and Driving Mode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Set Default Apps on Your Phone<\/p>\n

Certain actions, like opening links or answering calls, need default apps associated with them. To control which apps are associated with which jobs, choose Apps<\/strong> and then Default Apps<\/strong>\u2014you’re then able to pick a type of app (like a web browser) and choose which one is used first. All the available apps matching that type will be listed on screen.<\/p>\n

Manage What Apps Can Do on Your Phone<\/p>\n

Apps often request permission to access certain data or parts of your device, like your contacts and your phone’s location. To view\u2014and if necessary edit\u2014these permissions or limit access to only when you’re using the app, open Apps<\/strong> and then select See all apps<\/strong> to choose a particular app. Then tap on permissions<\/strong> to check the settings and make changes. You’ll also be shown the last time a particular set of permissions was used.<\/p>\n

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