Don’t ask us why, but some Android phones do not come with the best features enabled out of the box. This is not for the hardcore Android fan, but sometimes we all forget to enable things when setting ...

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Starting with Android 4.2 OS onward, the developer options are hidden by default. I have though told you how to enable USB debugging by making developer options appear on your Android smartphone and I ...

One fact that we all know about the developer options on Android smartphones is that they are hidden by default. Things have not always been like that. Many of the features inside the developer ...

Android 16 adds stronger default protection for all users. Identity Check helps block access outside trusted locations. Advanced Protection shields against apps, networks, and scams. Although Google's ...

USB-C charging is convenient and fast, but it may not always work by default on every Windows laptop. If your USB-C port isn’t charging your device, you can enable it and fix related issues with a few ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Before USB-C entered the scene in 2014, smartphones used mini USB and micro USB, as well as the Lightning Port, exclusive to Apple devices.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB, or Universal Serial Bus, is a common interface used on a wide range of modern devices, including computers, smartphones, tablets, and ...

If you're ever in a place where you need internet in a pinch, or your home network is down, you can actually rely on your Android phone for a temporary connection. USB tethering allows you to connect ...