How to turn Safe Mode on and off on Android (and when to use it)

When you have an issue with your phone, safe mode disables all third-party apps to determine if they are to blame. Here's how to turn safe mode on and off.

How to clear your Android phone cache - and why it greatly improves performance

On Android, cache must be cleared on a per-app basis. While this can be tedious, it helps prevent accidental data loss and ...
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How to Back up Everything on Your Android Phone

We have a huge amount of data across various apps and services on our Android phones. This can include everything from device settings, call history, contacts, and messages to documents, files ...
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Android has three great features turned off by default — here's how to enable them

Theft Detection Lock, Private Space, and Now Playing are built into Android but hidden in Settings. Here's how to switch them ...

I enabled Data Saver mode on my Android phone to avoid overcharges - and it's a big relief

How to use Data Saver mode on Android. The first thing you'll want to do is enable the Data Saver mode, which prevents some ...

This $10 accessory changed how I use my Android phone, and I should have bought it sooner

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides ...
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I changed one lock screen habit on Android — and it reshaped how I use my phone

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...
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How to set up your calling card on an Android phone and customize it

Android phones now let you personalize how you appear on a call with the Calling Card feature in the Google Phone app. Instead of a basic contact photo, you can create a full screen visual card that ...