vivo V19 : Top 10 Tips & Tricks You Should Know

When you have such a cool feature loaded phone, having a phone tracker activated in it seems obvious. For this, there is an official Google tool that allows you to find your phone in case of a theft or by simply misplacing it. Besides, it is worth a try it as soon as you get your new device. On the computer, you may find the approximate location of your phone. It is 'Find My Device' which can relieve you from the crunch of being clueless and finding your lost phone.

Follow these steps to activate the settings:

• Tap on Settings>Location>Google Location History> Enable ‘Location History’

• Open Settings>Google>Security> Enable the ‘Find My Device’ option.

• Now go the Settings>Security> Make sure ‘Find my Device’ option is enabled.

For gaming enthusiasts, vivo V19 has very promising ‘Ultra Game Mode’. Particularly, for heavy graphical games like Call of Duty, PUBG, Fortnite, Free Fire &, etc. these settings help gamers most to select their preferences preferences such as Block Notifications, Reject Incoming Calls, Brightness Lock, Prevent Accidental Touches & many more.

Here’s how you can do it:

• Go to Settings.
• Open ‘Ultra Game Mode’.
• Enable the slider of ‘Block Notifications’, ‘Disable Automatic Wi-Fi Connection’.
• Now add the installed games in the mode you want customized settings for.
• Optimize the settings as your need for each game.

Available at the right swipe of your home screen, this is the space that allows you to access shortcuts, jovi smart scene, digital well-being, events, nearby, hot games, latest news& your sports activities. You should note that some of these shortcuts can show you the best results only after a span of usage. As these apps track your activity and based on your interest & searches prompts the suggestions.

Here are the steps to activate the setting:

• Go to the home settings. (Use your fingers in pinch motion on home screen)
• Tap on more settings.
• Enable the ‘Smart Launcher’.

Are you someone who tries playing & texting or let’s say direct messaging on WhatsApp as well as Instagram at the same time. For all lazy nerds who are redundant to switching, applications can find this feature most helpful. Particularly, split-screen on 6.44” screen size with adjustable aspect ratio neither bothers the view nor the readability to the user.

Here are the 3 ways to do this:

• Slide three fingers downward to split the screen
• Open the shortcut centre and click on the smart split.
• Or tap on the split screen button from the recent app interface.

Video calls have become a more popular medium since the lockdown has been imposed globally. However, staying at home one can’t be active & well-groomed all the time. This is where the beautified video calls present in vivo V19 can rescue you in no time or any touch up.

Here’s how you can do it:

• Go to Settings.
• Tap on ‘Shortcuts and Accessibility’.
• Open the ‘Face Beauty for Video Calls’.
• Tap on the slider to enable this setting.

Well, it is to note that this feature provides just fine-tuning instead of a complete makeover. So yes, use it wisely

Even after having a bigger screen, we still always crave for a little extra space. So why let the navigation bar take up space when you can  give that half inch more to your content. Well, the other trick with this setting is that it won’t be easy for another person to sneak in or use your smartphone.

Enable the gestures following these steps:

• Go to settings.
• Open ‘System Navigation’.
• Tap & activate the ‘Navigation Gestures’.

*To customize navigation key presets, tap on 'Order & styles of navigation keys' & select your choice of pattern.

Though it’s not a new feature but not very common too. Even after having Super AMOLED display either many people are not aware of this feature or don’t use it for the misconception of more battery consumption. Well, it not so. In fact, vivo V19’s upgraded ‘Always On Display’ skins makes your smartphone look flashier.

Follow these steps to activate:

• Go to settings.
• Open ‘Home Screen, Lock Screen & Wallpaper option’.
• Tap on ‘Always On Display’.
• Enable the slider
• Select the skin you wish to see on a locked screen.
• Tap on ‘Apply’.

You can customize the background & colors of the from the options available in the settings. 

Have you ever noticed borders of the screen light up when new notifications are received? Well if yes, then vivo V19 has also introduced this flashy feature. Well, more than just flashy this feature also elates the user experience & making you feel different from the crowd.

Follow these steps to activate:

• Open ‘Settings’
• Go to ‘Dynamic Effect’
• Tap on 'Ambient Light Effect'
• Now customize the effect from settings like its duration & type of notifications.

*You can also customize the thickness, color, transparency & duration of the effect.

All of us would have been in situations where our wet hands are unable to perform the desired action on screen; while other odd chances may vary for each individual. This is where the ‘Smart Call’ feature simplifies your experience of using the smartphone. This helps you answer, mute, and smart switch the calls.

Activate the setting with these steps:

• Open Settings
• Go to Smart Motion>Smart Call.
• Enable Small Call.

You can also selectively enable its sub-features like Smart Answer, Smart Mute, Smart Switch.

Though the vivo smartphone interface is very simple, many users complain about the inability to search a particular app. Well, this is because they are unaware of the global search feed. You can access this feature by randomly swiping down your finger down in the app tray or home screen. This feed enables you to search for installed apps, popular searches, and your search history. 

If you want to customize it anyway, follow these steps:

• Open ‘Settings’
• Go to ‘System Management’ option
• Tap on the ‘Global Search’ option
• Now press on the slider to disable and & customise the feed.