Smartphone Hacks: Easy Tricks to Make Your Phone Work Better

Ever feel like your phone is holding back? Most of us use only a fraction of what our devices can do. The good news? A handful of simple hacks can turn your phone into a super‑charged tool without buying anything extra.

Top Hidden Tricks for Android & iOS

Both Android and iPhone hide menus that most users never see. On Android, dialing *#*#4636#*#* opens a testing menu where you can check battery health, usage stats and even toggle the Wi‑Fi verbose logging. iPhone owners can press Volume Up + Power + Home (or Side) button to launch the Apple Diagnostics screen and see real‑time sensor readings. These secret screens give you insight into what’s draining power or slowing the phone down.

Google Assistant is another gold mine. Say “Hey Google, show me my phone’s usage stats” or “Hey Google, open the hidden settings” to jump straight to hidden menus. On iOS, hold the Power + Volume Up buttons for ten seconds to trigger a fast reboot that clears temporary glitches without a full factory reset.

Boost Battery, Speed & Storage with Simple Hacks

Battery life often suffers because of background apps. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Usage and disable “Background Activity” for apps you rarely open. For Android, the “Battery Saver” toggle can be forced on automatically at a specific battery level via the hidden *#*#4636#*#* menu.

Speed issues usually come from animation scales. Turn on Developer Options (tap Build Number seven times) and set Window Animation Scale, Transition Animation Scale, and Animator Duration Scale to 0.5x or off. This makes the UI feel snappier instantly.

Storage can be reclaimed with a few hidden codes. Typing *#*#7780#*#* on Android wipes all app data without touching system files, freeing up space quickly. On iPhone, go to Settings → General → iPhone Storage and enable “Offload Unused Apps” – the OS removes the app but keeps your documents.

Network performance also gets a lift. On Android, the hidden *#*#*#4636#*#*# menu lets you switch the preferred network type from LTE to 3G when you’re in a weak signal area, which can reduce dropped calls and save battery. iPhone users can toggle “Wi‑Fi Assist” off to prevent the phone from hopping to cellular data unexpectedly.

These hacks are safe, free, and reversible. Most of them just involve a few taps or dialing a code, and the payoff is noticeable right away. Try one today, see the difference, and then stack another on top. Your phone will feel faster, last longer, and reveal a bunch of hidden features you never knew existed.