How to use your OPPO smartphone like an expert with these 11 tips and techniques Neuf TV's crew Wednesday, March 23, 2022:


This information is for you if your smartphone is an OPPO. I've been using the most recent OPPO F19 Pro for a while now, and I've discovered some secret functions inside this phone. It runs ColorOS 11.1 on top of Android 11, and it has these features. You will thus be able to test out these capabilities on your phone if you use an OPPO and receive the most recent operating system upgrades. Let's look at these undiscovered Oppo smartphone tips and techniques.

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Advice for using OPPO devices:


OPPO introduced ColorOS 11 in 2020, and the bulk of its most recent smartphones are currently sold in India and other countries all over the world. For instance, it is already available on the smartphones from the OPPO Reno and F series.

Without further ado, let's get on to the OPPO phones' secret features.


1. Modify the app's icons:


The ability to customise any theme on your phone is the finest feature of the new ColorOS.Changes may be made to icons, typefaces, and more. How to customise your phone ias follows:

Hold down the home screen button.

Choose icons from the alternatives that are shown.

You have the option to select Default, Material Style, Pebble, or Custom here.

Additionally, you may change the size of the application's icon and name.

Just that. You may personalise your phone's theme in this way to give it the appearance you want. Other hints and methods for customising the OPPO home screen settings include the use of the home screen mode, the scroll icon gesture, the always-on display, themes, etc.


2. Translation with two fingers:


When you wish to translate anything while reading, you may utilise this option as well. The translation function of the app makes advantage of Google Lens. This is how you do it:

Select a page to translate by opening it.

On this page, tap and hold with three fingers.

Select all of the text you wish to translate when a box displays.

Finally, click "Translate" to continue.

This content is available for download and sharing on Facebook. By hitting the scroll button, a full page may be translated.


3. Individual safe:


The user privacy is a bigger priority on OPPO's latest phones. In light of this, a feature called "Private Safe" allows you to store and password-protect your private information, including pictures, videos, and documents. This is how to apply it:

Select Privacy from the Settings menu.

Find a private safe and tap on it there in the Privacy Protection section.

Tap any file type after authenticating with your fingerprint or password.

Tap the "+" symbol on the following screen, then choose the files you want to add to the private vault.By touching the three dots next to a file and then selecting "Set as private," you may also add a file straight to the private safe. Additionally, you may activate cloud backup.


4. The kids' area:


Kid Space is another another important option found in the privacy settings. Therefore, if your child is using your phone for academic purposes, you may enable this mode so that they are limited to utilising the applications you give them permission to use. 

How to use Kid Space on your OPPO phone is as follows:

Choose Privacy under Settings.

Locate Kid Space under Privacy and tap it.

Press Enter after selecting the applications you want your kid to use here.

Additionally, you may opt to turn off mobile data and set a time limit for use. Your kid cannot use any other applications, and if they want to leave Kid Space, they must use the exit button.



5.lock for applications:


This is another another practical aspect of the new ColorOS's privacy features. You may lock applications on your smartphone that you don't want other people to use or see using this function. How to use this functionality is as follows:

Go back to Settings and choose Privacy.

App Lock is listed under Privacy Protection once more.

Enter your password and tap it.

By turning on the toggle next to the applications you wish to password-protect, you can then choose which ones. Just that.

This functionality may also be turned on or off via the quick settings panel.

Prime: Hide Apps is a different app privacy option that is comparable. You can conceal applications from the app drawer with this function, and after deactivating it, you may access them by inputting a password.


6. The programme DocVault:


Similar to this function is the private safe offered by various Android handsets under the moniker DigiLocker. The Aadhaar card, a driver's licence, and other official papers can all be stored on this app together with your ID card. This is how you get there:

Start the DocVault software.

If you already have a DigiLocker account, log in and then tap "Get my digital documents.

Select "Add documents from your phone" instead.

Set a password for DocVault after which you may start uploading documents under different categories, such as Aadhaar, PAN, cue sheets, etc.



7. More photo editing choices:


The Photos (Gallery) app now offers a few extra choices thanks to the most recent ColorOS upgrade. With features like object removal and background blurring, this software now provides you greater control over photo editing. How to utilise them is as follows:

Open the Photos app by default on your Oppo phone.

To modify a picture, open it and select Edit from the choices below.

To use the eraser and blur tools, swipe left from the editing choices that are displayed.

Just that. These qualities can help your photo appear more polished. But don't anticipate this feature's magic.


8.An editor of videos is SoLoop:


The new Oppo skin includes a video editor in addition to picture editing capabilities. You may modify previously stored movies and captured footage from your camera using this tool. How to utilise this editor is as follows:

Get your phone's Soloop app open.

If you wish to modify a previously recorded video or use AI cut to make a new video, tap Edit.To utilise in your film, you may select from a variety of pre-built designs, stickers, effects, and typefaces.

After finishing your edits, click Generate to save your video. We will discuss more OPPO F19 Pro camera secret tips and tricks in a subsequent section.


9. Auto-power-on/auto-power-off:


With the new OPPO phone, you may schedule the power on and off at any time using the auto power on and off feature. This is how you do it:

Click on Additional Settings under Settings.

Click "Auto On/Off" here, then choose the schedules.

Press the "OK" button to finish.

Now, the phone will turn off at a certain time and wake up at the time you choose.

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10. shrewd sidebar:


A smart sidebar, created by OPPO, is a new practical function in the new operating system. This enables the use of tools or rapid applications, particularly when playing a game or viewing a movie. These programmes or utilities may appear in a floating window or in full screen mode when you run them. This is how to apply it:

You always have the option to increase or decrease the number of applications and functions in the smart sidebar.


11. Bonus points for motions sand gestures:


Android phones already enable gestures, which makes using your phone easier. New gesture and movement features have been incorporated to the new ColorOS. Here is how to apply them:

Then choose Handy Tools from the Settings menu.

Select Gestures & Gestures from the available options after that.

Here, you may pick the hand motions and body movements that work best for you Some gestures include screen mute gestures like double-tapping to activate, drawing an o to open the camera, using two fingers to play/pause music, and air gestures, which let you to answer calls by merely flicking your hand.