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Android’s developer options have a few handy tricks, including the ability to make Android’s animations go faster. However, you can only use 0.5 normal speed or nothing (unless you want to go slower).

Speed up Android by setting Window/Transition/Animator Animation Scale to 0.5× in Developer Options. Enable Developer Options (tap Build Number 7×) to change the settings. It's not a magic fix that'll ...

Android devices offer a wide range of customization options, one of which is the ability to adjust or disable animations. This feature can potentially make your phone feel faster, but it's essential ...

Nothing gets in the way of using a mobile device more than lag and bogged-down performance. Unfortunately, this is bound to happen with most phones and tablets, but you can take advantage of some ...

The OnePlus 7 Pro is one of the fastest phones in the market at the moment, if not the fastest one. The phone comes with top-of-the-line specs, well-optimized software, and a 90Hz display refresh rate ...

Android’s hidden Developer Options can supercharge your phone with features like faster animations, improved Bluetooth audio, file transfer defaults, fake GPS location, background app limits, and ...

The ASUS ZenFone 9 comes with Android 12, and on top of it is ASUS’ ZenUI skin. ZenUI evolved over the years, and it’s now one of the most compelling iterations of Android. It’s basically stock ...

One of the recommended workarounds to speed up Android devices is to disable screen animations. While animations add beauty to your device’s interface, they can also cause some sluggishness over time.

Even the fastest Android phone can slow down over time, which could be due to a variety of factors. If your phone was running smoothly but suddenly seems sluggish, a simple restart might be all it ...