Tips and Tricks on the all new Android Marshmallow 6.0

Android software has indeed changed a lot from the way it used to few years back,with improved apps,outstanding performance and features which makes the phone a lot much better, with a faster and easier experience. 
As time goes by, Android developers keep releasing frequent software updates, alongside with efficient apps to keep having more users and also make the current users happy and satisfied.


I want to believe that Android Marshmallow is not new anymore as most android users all know about it.But the fact still remains that not everyone one who knows about the Android Marshmallow is aware about most of its features or how efficient it works.


Most people of course would have updated to the all new Android Marshmallow, since its been few months now its been released, but that is where it stops as some do not know few specs about the new software for the phone Android. I ll be sharing with you some of the useful tips and tricks i found out and to be honest they really are amazing.
The sixth major update for Google's mobile OS is the Android 6.0 Marshmallow.Being a major update, Marshmallow comes along with new features with fixes for bugs and also changes in the phone. Nevertheless, without exaggerating many of the features of Marshmallow are hidden in the menus and behind settings, that even experienced users wouldn't find or tap either. So for those who have mobile devices operating on the Marshmallow Android,the few tips and tricks i am going to share will help you get and understand most out of it.

The Google Now on Tap specs

Android Marshmallow comes with the Google Now on Tap,which is one of the best features for the new software update. This feature provides quick information on whatever you searching for on your smartphone. With this amazing feature, there is no longer any need to close apps, copy and paste phrases anymore.Once it is enabled, Google Now on Tap can be brought from any app by simply selecting text and long pressing the Home button on your screen. To learn how to do this, Navigate to Google Now on your smartphone,click on Settings then Now cards then enable or disable Now on Tap.

Individually Grants App Permissions

Android Marshmallow also comes with App permissions ,which is also another top features of the software update. The above feature allows users to individually manage each apps available on their smartphone. In other to access app permissions, navigate to Settings screen on your phone, Click on Apps then tap an app individually to see its permission. Change the permissions switch that you want to grant or cancel the permission. There is a list of view of permissions available also to determine the particular apps you gave access to. To do this navigate to Settings, click on Apps, then click on the menu overflow in the right corner at the top, then simply go to Advanced App Permissions.

The System-UI Tuner feature

 The System UI Turner is a hidden feature that allows you to customize quick settings, and status bar shortcuts in the Android Marshmallow 6.0. Demo mode of your smartphone can also be turned On with the System UI Tuner. To use this feature, drag the notification panel down and long press the Cog(  a kind of settings button gear like) at the top close to the battery indicator. Hold it down until it spins and displays a message like Congrats System UI Tuner has been added to settings.

 

Battery Percentage in Status Bar

 Unlike Android Lollipop which shows battery percentage using a third party app, Android Marshmallow does not require a third party app at all, which means the battery percentage status bar comes along with the Marshmallow which can be found in the option inside the System UI Turner.To enable this navigate to System UI turner from the Settings page, then toggle the switch of Show Embedded Battery Percentage to turn ON the  feature.

Disable Notification Peeking feature

This was introduced in the Android Lollipop known as heads-up notifications or peeking. The heads up notification allows notifications to pop up over the top of your display, instead of showing a scrolling message in the status bar. This feature also comes in Android Marshmallow but kind of different, as you can chose to disable heads up notifications per app basis. To enable this navigate to Settings on your phone and click on Sound&Notification, then click on App notifications. Click on the App you want to disable the heads up notifications for. Then toggle Allow peeking to OFF.

Doze mode and Excluding of Apps

 I know you must be thinking what is a doze mode, well a Doze mode is a new feature also in Marshmallow designed to increase your smartphones battery life, by simply enabling your device to sleep when its not in use for a certain amount of time. It is a fully automated feature, as you can not decide either when to turn it On or Off, but certain apps can be excluded from the Doze mode feature. To do this, navigate to Settings app on your device and select Battery. Click on the Three dots available in the top right corner and select Battery Optimization. Click on the arrow pointing downwards then select All apps from the menu that appears. Then apps you want to optimize for Doze mode can now be selected.

Apps can be Uninstalled from your home screen or App Drawer

Apps can now be uninstalled from apps on your home screen, or from app drawer in the Android Marshmallow6.0. Simply long press the app,then drag the app icon towards the Uninstall or Remove option at the top of the screen to do this.

Android Marshmallow Easter Egg

 Just like Lollipops Easter Egg, the Marshmallow Easter Egg is not different as it is flappy bird like. Though now Google added a feature of multiplayer for more fun. Navigate to Settings then About phone. Select the Android version repeatedly until the Marshmallow icon is displayed and appears at the center of the screen. Simply tap on the M logo to turn into a Marshmallow with antenna, then press and hold on the Marshmallow until the game on screen loads.
With the tips i have shared you should be able to get a hang of your Marshmallow update and enjoy much of its benefits.