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If you own an Android, you already know that there are tons of tricks you can do within your smartphone that can make using it much easier. However, there may be some hidden ones that you're unaware of, and we've got 5 great tips for you to start using with your Android right now.

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If you don't already use GBoard, you should really consider it because it's a great way to get the best use out of your Android keyboard. The Board allows you to use one-handed mode, which makes reaching everything on your keyboard a lot easier, especially if you only have one free hand to type with. To activate one-handed typing on your Gboard keyboard:

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Tap One-handed (Kurt Knutsson)

Person types on their phone

Click on the carrot to select which side you want your keyboard depending on if you're right or left-handed (Kurt Knutsson)

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Tap the four arrows pointing outward (shaped like a square) to bring the keyboard back to normal (Kurt Knutsson)

Androids have a quick and easy way for you to search for anything like setting options, contacts, messages, and more. Here's how to access this.

Red arrow pointing at search tab on android phone

You'll see a search bar at the top where you can type in anything you want to search (Kurt Knutsson)

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If you like searching through your files, you can use the search feature on your Android Gallery. You can search for terms like a specific month or a type of pet, or you can install Google Photos to install your photos and search for even more specific terms.

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You can search for terms like a specific month or a type of pet, or you can install Google Photos to install your photos and search for even more specific terms. (Kurt Knutsson)

Setting up routines on your Android will help you keep track of all the things you have going on in your life. You can set up actions to happen based on time, place, WiFi connection, and more. Here's how to set one up.

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Tap the If tab and select a time for your routine (Kurt Knutsson)

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Tap Done when finished (Kurt Knutsson)

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If you don't have a scanner at home, it's not a problem as long as you have Google Drive. You can easily scan documents with the Google Drive app

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Tap the + icon (Kurt Knutsson)

Person types on their phone

Select scan (Kurt Knutsson)

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Center your document on the screen and capture it (Kurt Knutsson)

Person types on their phone

Adjust the crop around your scan using the crop icon (Kurt Knutsson)

So don't wait any longer. Start implementing these tips today and discover even more ways to enhance your Android experience.

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Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on "FOX & Friends." Got a tech question? Get Kurt’s CyberGuy Newsletter, share your voice, a story idea or comment at CyberGuy.com.