The best tricks for the oneplus 5

As it is such a complete device, there are many functions that it can offer us. But, something common in this type of situation is that users do not know or do not know everything that the device has to offer. So we've decided to introduce you to some of the best OnePlus 5 tricks below. And in this way we can get the most out of the phone.

There are a wide variety of tricks, which refer to various aspects of the phone. So we hope you will find one that is very useful to you in your use of the OnePlus 5.

Customize the status bar

The status bar is very useful, although it can always be the case that there is information that we do not consider important. So we often wish we could change that. This is possible on the OnePlus device. Just go to settings and find the status bar section there. Once we go, we see that we have the option of selecting what to see and what not to see. So we can decide the information to be shown in the status bar. Whether it is the state of the battery, the time or the coverage we have.

Change the font

It may happen that we don't like the default font on the phone. Or we feel like changing its appearance. In that case, we have the option to change the font of the device. For this we go to adjustments and there we look for the source section. Inside we have two different options to choose from. They are Reboto and OnePlus Slate. We choose the font that we like the most in that case. The options that the device gives us are somewhat limited as you can see. If you want other sources, you have to use applications then.

Activate reading mode

Something that more and more high-end devices incorporate is the reading mode. Designed so that your eyes do not get tired while using the phone. Reading mode is called Reading Mode on the phone. What it does is turn texts and images from colors to black and white. This way it is easier to read. In order to activate the reading mode, the route to follow is the following: Settings - Display - Reading Mode. It is enough to select the applications that we want to use in this mode. In this way, when you open this application the next time, it will do so in reading mode.

Program the night mode

The OnePlus 5 also has the option of night mode. Thanks to this, a reddish yellow tone is put on the screen. Something that makes it more comfortable to see the screen in the dark. And therefore more comfortable for the eyes. In previous OnePlus models it already existed, but now we can activate or deactivate it whenever we want.

To activate it we have to go to Settings. Then to screen and there we look for an option called night mode. Then we can select the time at which we want it to activate.

Block notifications while you play

For those of you who play with your mobile it is something that can be very annoying. Be playing and notifications from applications like WhatsApp arrive. Luckily, the device gives us the option to disable them while we are playing. And so focus solely on the game.

If we want to do this we have to go to advanced settings. There we look for a section called " Gaming, Do Not Disturb " (Playing, do not disturb). And once inside we activate the switch that blocks notifications. Next we select the games that we want to be compatible with this measure. And it's ready.

Customize the vibration

Possibly one of the most interesting and unknown functions of this OnePlus 5. We can adjust the vibration pattern of the device. We have to go to configuration and then to sound and vibration. We slide down and look for the vibration section. There we give a touch to the section called vibration pattern for incoming calls. We can adjust the strength of the vibration in calls, notifications and screen touches. So it can be a very useful function for users.

Expand the screenshots

Thanks to this function you can capture a bigger piece of screen than you actually see. To do this, the first thing we have to do is a normal screenshot (press the power button and turn down the volume at the same time). Then we tap on the rectangle icon that appears at the bottom of the screen. Then the phone will automatically start to swipe the screen. You will be taking screenshots and you will be pasting them. When you want to stop you tap the screen. And so you will have a screenshot of the entire screen.

Launch applications without turning on the screen

More and more mobiles are betting on gestures as a quick way to give us access to applications. And the OnePlus 5 was not going to be less. We can access an application without having to turn on the screen. So it can't be more comfortable. In order to do this we have to go to the device settings and there look for a section called gestures. In this way we can establish actions or applications that are executed at the time we make a certain drawing or press a certain button.

Scheduled power on and off

An option that more and more phones have. And how could it be otherwise, also the OnePlus 5. We can choose the time when we want our phone to turn off or on. In order to do this we have to go to the settings and go to the advanced section. This is where we must select the time when we want the device to turn off and the time when it should be turned on.

Customize navigation buttons with actions

One more example of the options that the device offers us. We can choose some specific actions. Even change the position buttons. This counts for both the screen and the lower buttons. In order to do this we go to the device settings. There we look for the button section, where we will find this option.

Activate the alarm with the phone turned off

One of the main annoyances with many mobiles is that if we turn off the phone, the alarm does not work. It seems that OnePlus has thought about that too. Because the alarm will continue to be active with the device turned off. But they wanted to go further. We can activate the alarm even if the OnePlus 5 is turned off. In order to activate this option we have to go to the clock application. And in the settings of it we have the option of being able to activate it manually. So it can be a good option for many users.

Activate double tap

Something that many users use regularly and that has become a very common gesture. We can also activate the double tap on the OnePlus 5. To do this, we have to go to adjustments and then gestures. Within this section we find an option called " double tap to wake up ". We select it and so the double tap is already activated.

Change the color of LED notifications

Another option that the mobile gives us is to change the color of our notification LEDs. In this way, without having to unlock the screen, we can see which applications we have notifications for. Which makes it very comfortable to differentiate them. For this we go to the settings and then enter the screen. At the end of everything we find the sections on LEDs that are what interest us. We enter the LED notifications section. And there we can change color.

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Shelf: The OnePlus 5 Assistant

Virtual assistants have become fashionable. We can also find one on the device of the Chinese brand. In this case our assistant is Shelf. Located to the left of the desktop. We can compare it with Google Now, since its functions are similar. It will show us the contacts, information about the battery, alarms, etc. Best of all, it is highly customizable, so we can determine what information we want to be displayed.

If Shelf does not convince you and you want to stop using it, it is very easy. Press for a few seconds on the desktop, then we select settings and there we deactivate Shelf.

Customize the Slider

On the left side of the device we find a Slider. Thanks to it we can put different sound modes. OnePlus gives us the option to customize it to our liking and set the way we want. If we want to do that we have to go to the settings. Once inside we look for a section called Alert Slider. And there we can configure it to our liking.

Enable or disable pocket mode

Something that more and more devices have is an option to put themselves in the so-called pocket mode. This means that if the phone is in the user's purse or pocket, it will not be able to be used. So it can be useful in case of driving, so there is no possible distraction. In order to enter this mode, the device uses the proximity sensor located on the front. And so you can determine whether or not it is in your pocket.

This mode is activated by default. So we can deactivate it and activate it whenever we want. To do this, we go to the advanced section within the settings. And there we find the option to disable it. If we change our mind, we can activate it again.

Multi-window mode

More and more users want to do more than one thing at the same time. Luckily, the Chinese brand device offers us that possibility. We can use the multi-window mode. It is possible to achieve this in a simple way by going to multitasking. There, we hold down the name of the first application. The one that we want to put at the top of the screen. Hold down a few seconds and then we will be able to drag it to the top and release it. Then click on the application that we want to have at the bottom. And it would be ready. We can thus enjoy the multi-window mode on the OnePlus 5.

Add more footprints

The phone has a fingerprint sensor. And we have the option of adding more footprints if we wish. Although, it must be said that it is a somewhat dangerous function. Since it has to be someone of total confidence to whom we are giving access to our device. So it is recommended to think it through and do it, knowing well the possible consequences of it.

In case we want to add the footprint of another person, we have to go to adjustments first. We look for the security section and within it there is another called fingerprint. Once we are in this section, we click on “add fingerprint”. The device will then ask us for the PIN, we enter it and then we can already add the fingerprint of this other person. To do that, just press the home button repeatedly. And the fingerprint will be registered on the phone. And this person will also have access to our device.

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This is the list of the main tricks that you can use to get the most out of your OnePlus 5. Thanks to them it is very sure that you have a better experience of use with this new high-end OnePlus range. So we hope that these tricks are very useful for you. And so you can enjoy more while you make use of this smartphone.