Android Settings

Set alarms for the same time, all the time

Set recurring alarms for the same days and times, so you can set and forget.

1. Tap to open the pre-installed clock app on your Android phone. Tap the alarm icon at top left of the screen, then click the + button to create a new alarm.
2. Choose the alarm time on the clock, then check the box next to "Repeat" to set up a recurring alarm.
3. Tap the days of the week on which you want your alarm to ring, and the recurring alarm will be set.
4. To turn off an alarm, toggle the red button to the left (turning it colorless). To edit an existing alarm's recurring setting, tap it and then select or unselect the days that you want it to ring, as described above.

Find your flashlight fast

Shed light in an instant with a swipe and a tap.

1. Swipe down to open Quick Settings.
2. Tap the flashlight icon on the bottom left to switch the torch on.

Share faster with those you share with most

The people and places you share with most often are ready to share within apps, faster.

1. In the share menu, you'll find a list at the top of people or places (such as a Google Drive folder) you share with most frequently.
2. Simply tap the person or place you want to share with and your item will be shared, without needing to open up the sharing settings.

Take control of your device with adapted switches

Switch access helps users with motor impairments control their Android devices.

1. To configure switch access, navigate to your device's Settings app, then scroll down to "System" and touch "Accessibility."
2. Under "Services" touch "Switch Access" and toggle to the 'on' position.
3. Connect your switch or switches to your Android device and enable the on-screen keyboard.

Manage your color settings for easier reading

Use Android’s color settings to reverse colors on the screen, make white text easier to read, or adapt colors for color blind users.

1. Adapt your color settings by navigating to your device's Settings app, then scroll down to "System" and touch "Accessibility."
2. To enable high contrast text, switch to the 'on' position.
3. To enable color inversion, switch to the 'on' position.
4. To enable color correction, turn on "Color correction" with a tap. Then choose a color correction mode and switch to the 'on' position.