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Android 13 Features You Should Know About

Android 13, the latest Android version has impressive features and enhancements compared to its predecessor that can significantly improve your user experience on the operating system. It’s important to explore various settings and options to make a difference in how you use your Android device. In this article, we will look at Android 13 settings you should know about.

Turn On Dark Mode At Bedtime

Dark mode was introduced with Android 10, which makes your compatible apps switch to a darker theme. Later, Bedtime Mode was introduced providing a few options to help you unwind before you go to sleep, such as silencing app notifications. However, it wasn’t compatible with dark mode. In Android 13, you can turn on the dark theme when Bedtime Mode activates, saving you an extra step.

To enable the dark mode at bedtime,

  1. Go to Settings > Display > Dark theme > Schedule.
  2. Select the Turns on at bedtime option.
  3. From this point, dark mode is automatically enabled based on your Bedtime Mode schedule.

Restrict Background Data

This is a good way to extend your phone’s battery life and running out of data fast. Several apps are constantly refreshing and looking for an internet connection in the background. Disabling this is a great way to make your phone last longer but will also prevent you from receiving notifications from the likes of Telegram and WhatsApp unless it’s currently open on your phone.

To restrict the background data,

  1. Open Settings > Mobile Network > Data Usage.
  2. Tap Data Saving then toggle Data Saving on.
  3. To make exceptions for certain apps, tap Unrestricted Apps and toggle on any apps to exempt them.

Use Split Screen

Split screen has become particularly handy for those who want to multitask. However, it’s important to note that not all apps are compatible with split-screen but many leading ones are like WhatsApp and YouTube.

To set split screen,

  1. Swipe up to bring up your app tray.
  2. Tap the menu button then tap Split screen.
  3. Open another app and drag the margin to adjust the split.

Share Wi-Fi password via QR Code

If you’re tired of telling your guests the Wi-Fi password looking to connect, you can avoid confusion around uppercase and lowercase and other sticking points by generating a QR code instead. All you need is one Android device that’s already connected to the network and then everyone else can scan it with their devices and connect straight away.

You’ll need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network to share its password.

  1. Open the Wi-Fi menu and tap the gear icon next to the network.
  2. Tap QR code or Share.

App Pinning

If you find yourself sharing your phone with friends,  you’ll dread when they swipe through your phone. You just wanted to show something funny but instead they’re scrolling through your messages. With app pinning, you’ll be able to lock someone into the app of your choice when you give them your phone. To end app pinning, simply swipe up and enter your pin.

Here’s how to do it,

  1. Open Settings > Security & Privacy > More Security Settings.
  2. Select App Pinning and toggle App Pinning to on.
  3. To pin an app, open your current apps, tap the icon above the app then select Pin.
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