As an ideal set up Android-smartphone, so it does not distract you from the important things

The vast majority of users do not change default settings in your phone. The problem is that the built-in applications and endless notifications require your constant attention. In such circumstances, hard to stay productive and enjoy life.

A few years ago I was doing reviews on gadgets and mobile applications. Then I realized how much free time is taken phones. The entire industry is built around your attention. And once you decide to whom to pay it.

This guide will help you regain control in their hands. Cross-device settings may be slightly different, but the essence is the same. Go!

Clean the lock screen

One of the reasons why Android is popular - is the ability to customize the lock screen. Some people like to add widgets, notifications, and other information on the screen. But all these things distract your attention from the task for which you take the smartphone in your hands.

Remember, lock screen just a safety measure. You do not need to notice it - just unlock the phone and go to more important matters. Here's what you need to do is to turn off all notifications.

• Open the "Settings» → «Security and location."

• Go to the tab "Settings screen is locked."

• Select "Do not show notifications".

Remove the excess from the home screen

On most smartphones running Android installed applications that the manufacturer considered useful. In addition, some developers pay money to have their application turned out to be a desktop device. And you with the phone purchase advertising someone else's product. Is not cool!

Home screen - a private matter. In all, it's different, and that's good. On my screen, there is nothing but a Google search, date, weather and navigation buttons.

Whenever I unblock the smartphone, I see a relaxing live wallpaper. On it there is no notification icons or widgets with the news that I will not even read. All applications are hidden in the phone menu, and I still can easily open them.

Clean the main screen = clean mind, and it makes me more productive. Notification icons on the application - an example of how companies are trying to control your behavior.

Disconnect the majority of notifications

Notifications turned into a real problem. People are constantly checking their smartphones for a regular dose of dopamine. Writer Linda Stone coined the term for this phenomena - "continuous partial attention."

there are many reasons disable notifications. I know that this idea can bring trouble, but the only way you will be free.

Start with applications for social networks. Check the news feed when you want, but do not let distract themselves during operation. Over time you will realize that all the notifications were completely unimportant.

Then disable notifications from other applications. It can be a reminder of the photos that you have made four years ago. Perhaps you installed the game, and now forced to go every hour into it to collect crystals, coins, books and other resources.

After that, go to the e-mail applications. Yes, checking e-mail - this is a very important lesson. However, this does not mean that you have to be distracted by trifles. "Mail I need to work", - you will object. Of course, this is true, but do clients or colleagues will not be able to contact you by other means? Teach yourself to check email several times a day, such as morning, afternoon and evening.

And here is the notice from the messengers and SMS can be left. Of course, drop everything and respond to each message is not necessary. Just so you'll be sure not to miss anything important.

Here's how to turn off notifications.

• Go to "Settings» → «Applications and notifications."

• Go to the tab "Notifications".

• Select the unwanted applications and disable the alarm.

This method is good because it does not have to go for broke and disable all. I'm just giving advice, and you decide what you are most distracting applications.

Switch to "Do Not Disturb"

We all need relax from gadgets to recover energy and to collect his thoughts. Use this mode for "Do Not Disturb". It can be installed at certain times when you most do not want to be distracted by a smartphone. I would recommend to include it in an hour before bedtime and turn off an hour after awakening. Here's what you need to do.

• Go to "Settings» → «Sound."

• Click the "Setting Do Not Disturb."

• Set the desired time.

Night filters

On the harmful effects of blue LIGHT that radiates the screen of the smartphone, said more than once. Ideal - not to use the gadget in the dark. It is unlikely that someone capable of such a courageous step, so it is enough to set a color filter.

In some smartphones, this option is already integrated by default. Here's how to turn on.

• Open the "Settings» → «Display».
• Go to the tab "Night mode".

• Set the time and intensity of the color filter.

For everyone else, there are applications in Google Play. My favorites - CF.lumen and Twilight.

Final thoughts

Try to implement these tips into practice, but without fanaticism: what works in my case, it may not work in your.

Android - a flexible operating system. Try to find a balance between productivity and convenience. If you like the idea of ​​a blank screen, it does not mean that the color filter will appeal. Use only those that really helps and makes you happy.