Gestures have been a part of OnePlus phones for quite some time now. Draw a o launching the camera app is perhaps one of the most used gestures by OnePlus users. And with the OnePlus 5 came a new set of customizable gestures.
Contents1. O – Open the YouTube search bar in an instant2. V — Find the best route home3. S – Add contacts in a jiffy4. M — Scan and connect to available WiFi networks5. Easy screenshot [OnScreen] Pack!
But rather than ignore these new gesture options (the previous OnePlus had 2 customizable gestures), let's dive deeper and explore how to get the most out of OnePlus 5 gestures.
Also see :11 OnePlus 5 camera tips for power usersChances are, YouTube is your de facto choice for watching videos, tutorials, and the like. And if that's true, chances are you're using its search bar more often than you think.
A quick and nifty way to access YouTube Search the bar is made by gestures. All you have to do is select one of the gestures, select YouTube from the app list and choose Search as a shortcut.
So, if you suddenly have the idea of discovering Taylor Swift's new album, all you have to do is draw on your screen and Tada! The search bar would be there waiting for you. Even when your screen is off.
See more :Download YouTube Videos on Android… LegallyAs you may already know, Google Maps allows you to save your home or work addresses through Settings>Your Places which in turn helps you get directions faster.
You can make this feature even faster with OnePlus 5 gestures. All you have to do is select a gesture type, select Google Maps, and select one of the shortcuts (home or work).
The next time you want to take a quick look at the traffic conditions before heading home, just draw a nice little V on your phone screen.
Also see :22 Best Google Maps Tips and Tricks You'll LoveAdding a new contact can be quite a process if you go the conventional route. Wake up your phone> enter security code> open contacts – you get the drift.
Well, this process can be incredibly shortened if you just assign the Contacts app to one of the gestures. Similar to the process above, just assign the Add Contact shortcut.
So the next time you meet someone new at a party, draw an S and add their contact number directly. nice, right?Another cool way to maximize the gestures of the OnePlus 5 is to use it to scan and connect to available WiFi networks. All you have to do is select Settings in Application Shortcuts and choose WiFi as a shortcut.
This set of gestures can also be used to see the battery percentage or your data usage.
Cool tip: The gesture to control music playback has been taken from the OnePlus 3/3T. Instead of waking up the screen to pause the song, you can double swipe the screen and it'll take care of the work.Screenshot or Screen Capture is perhaps one of the most used features in any smartphone. So whether it's a video or a message, all you have to do is press the volume key and the power button.
But then again, no system is perfect. And that too has a major problem – every once in a while the system volume is lowered instead of capturing the screen.
Well, OnePlus has an interesting workaround (and Xiaomi too). All you have to do is swipe down with three fingers. That's it. To enable this setting, go to Settings> Gestures .
Check out 7 cool Android apps to help you take better screenshotsIt's no secret that over the years gestures have gradually replaced repetitive functions. For example, a swipe down reveals all open tabs on Google Chrome, or a swipe left on the spacebar removes any phrases or phrases typed (Gboard).
In the case of the OnePlus 5's gestures, you might have a little trouble remembering them, but trust your brain to turn them into muscle memory.
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