Date: 6/28/2025 Author: Oliver R.
Tired of typing the same long phrases over and over? Here’s how to make your phone do it for you.
Turns short codes into full phrases. For example, typing @@e can insert your full email address.
iOS: Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement
Android (Gboard): Gboard > Dictionary > Personal Dictionary
Need to copy and paste more than one thing? You're in luck.
Gives you access to multiple copied items, like a mini clipboard manager.
Android: Open Gboard, tap the clipboard icon, and turn it on. Tap items to paste.
iOS: Use apps like Paste, Clipboard++, or Anybuffer for clipboard history
Yes, really — the back of your phone can be a secret shortcut button.
Double or triple-tapping the back of your phone can trigger actions like screenshots or flashlight toggle.
iOS: Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap
Android:
Pixel & similar phones: Settings > System > Gestures > Quick Tap
Other Phone Models: Use third-party apps like Tap, Tap
Downloaded something but can’t figure out where it went? This fixes that.
Helps you instantly find downloaded files without digging through folders.
iOS: Swipe down on the home screen and use Spotlight Search to find files by name or type.
Android: Open Files by Google (or similar app), then search or filter by type (.PDF, .APK, etc.)
Pro Tip: Files by Google also shows large files and duplicates, its great for deleting files for more storage.
Make your phone adapt to your life, not the other way around.
Lets you block distractions and only allow what matters, whether you're working, gaming, or trying to sleep.
iOS: Settings > Focus → Create a new mode
Android: Settings > Digital Wellbeing or Do Not Disturb > Schedules
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