Android phones · Settings guides
Android phones: every setting we've written up.
Samsung and Google put the same settings in different menus, so each guide below gives the path for both where they publish it.
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Airplane modeTurn airplane mode (Samsung's Flight mode) on or off on a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel, and what it switches off.Always On DisplayTurn Always On Display on or off on a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel, choose when it shows, and why it can disappear in power saving.Android autocorrectStop your phone changing words as you type: turn off Auto replace on the Samsung Keyboard, or change Text correction settings in Gboard.Android flashlightTurn the flashlight on or off from Quick settings on a Samsung Galaxy or Pixel phone, and change the flashlight's brightness on a Galaxy.Android notificationsTurn notifications off for one app or all apps, make them silent, and hide them from the lock screen on Android and Samsung Galaxy phones.Android phone powerTurn off, turn on or restart a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel phone with the right button combination, and force restart a frozen Pixel.Android TalkBackTurn off Android's TalkBack screen reader with the volume keys, Google Assistant, or Settings using TalkBack's double-tap gestures.Auto rotateMake a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel screen rotate when you turn the phone, or lock it, with Samsung's and Google's steps.Dark modeTurn dark mode (dark theme) on or off on an Android phone or Samsung Galaxy, schedule it for night, and why some apps stay light.Developer optionsTurn Android's Developer options on or off, find Build number on Pixel, Samsung, LG, HTC and OnePlus, and see where USB and wireless debugging live, from Google's own documentation.Do not disturbTurn Do not disturb on or off on a Samsung Galaxy from Quick settings or Settings, schedule it, and let calls from chosen contacts through.Extend Unlock (Smart Lock)Stop your Android phone staying unlocked: turn off on-body detection, trusted places and trusted devices in Extend Unlock, formerly Smart Lock.Google AssistantTurn Google Assistant off from Assistant settings, turn off Hey Google and Voice Match, or turn Assistant back on, with Google's steps.Keyboard soundStop the Samsung Keyboard or Gboard making a sound or vibrating when you type, with Samsung's and Google's steps.LocationTurn location on or off on an Android phone from Settings or Quick Settings, and what stops working when it's off.Mobile dataTurn mobile data on or off on a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel from Quick settings or Settings, and what to do if it won't turn on.NFCTurn NFC on or off on a Samsung Galaxy or other Android phone for contactless payments, with Samsung's and Google's steps.Power saving modeTurn Power saving mode off on a Samsung Galaxy or Battery Saver off on a Pixel, and stop it switching on automatically.Safe modeGet a Samsung Galaxy out of Safe mode by restarting it, or with the Volume Down and Side key, and what to do if it keeps coming back.Screen timeoutChange how long a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel screen stays on before it turns off, and keep it on while you're looking at it.VibrationSwitch a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel between ring, vibrate and silent, and turn vibration off, with Samsung's and Google's steps.