Hands-On Android (Video)

Apps fill the gaps until Android 11.

Host: Jason Howell

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Apps fill the gaps until Android 11.

Android 11 is still months away, but we already know about many features of the upcoming release. Jason Howell shows how some of those new features can be brought to your device right now thanks to the hard-working Android developers on the Play Store.

• Screen recorder integrated into Quick Settings.
• A running history of notifications.
• Automatic dark theme switching based on sunrise and sunset.

Host: Jason Howell

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OxygenOS has some awesome features.

See Jason's review of the OnePlus 8 & 8 Pro at twit.tv/hot/87

Host: Jason Howell

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OxygenOS has some awesome features.

OnePlus's Android skin, OxygenOS, is close enough to stock to make Android purists happy while also including some incredibly handy features for power users. Jason Howell shows off some of his favorite tips and tricks on the OnePlus 8 Pro and explains why OxygenOS is one of his favorite Android-based operating systems.

• High resolution and high refresh rate.
• Hide the front-facing camera.
• Ambient display and horizon light.
• Password protect certain apps.
• Hide apps in their own space.
• Have multiple versions of a single app in parallel.
• Force dark mode on unsupported apps.
• Tweak the fingerprint sensor animation.
• Use the fingerprint sensor as a quick launch.
• Optimize battery charging for long term health.
• Charge other wireless charging devices with the OnePlus 8.
• Confuse yourself with the inclusion of the Color Filter Camera.
• Screen Recorder that actually records internal audio.
• Reading mode in Quick Settings.

See Jason's review of the OnePlus 8 & 8 Pro at twit.tv/hot/87

Host: Jason Howell

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Hidden settings with geeky powers.

Host: Jason Howell

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Hidden settings with geeky powers.

Android is hiding a handy settings menu from view by default. It's intended for developers, but Jason Howell will show you how to unlock the menu and go over a few things that users of Android can benefit from within Developer Options.

• USB Debugging.
• Force 90Hz refresh rate.
• Show touches on the display.
• Default setting when device is plugged into a computer.
• Toggle Automatic System Updates.
• Deactivate ALL sensors on the device.
• Keep mobile data active at all times.

Host: Jason Howell

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Removing Uninstallable Apps From the Phone

Host: Jason Howell

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Removing Uninstallable Apps From the Phone

Sometimes, smartphones have apps installed that simply have no business being on the device, yet there's no way to remove the app. Jason Howell shows a few ways to take that uninstallable app off of the device with the help of ADB developer tools.

• Uninstall vs. Disable
• Downloading ADB binaries
• How to use Terminal
• How to remove and then reinstall apps using ADB

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Second Screen a Device With Duet

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Second Screen a Device With Duet

If you have an old tablet lying around gathering dust, perhaps you might benefit from turning it into a second display for your computer. Jason Howell demonstrates how to use Duet to do just that with his MacBook Pro and a Huawei Android tablet.

• How to install Duet.
• Syncing the app between devices.
• Adjusting resolution and frame rate.
• Turning a Chromebook into a second display.

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