Are you in the middle of a meeting, in a library, or simply busy, and your phone starts ringing ? Instead of panicking while trying to undo or fumble with the settings, simply press the volume button to instantly mute the ringer.
The call is not rejected, but it continues to ring silently , giving you time to decide whether to accept it.
This trick also works for alarms and notifications : A simple press is enough to mute them without turning them off completely .
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Your flashlight has served you well in the dark, but you don’t want to unlock your phone to turn it off?
On some smartphones, double-tap the volume down button to turn it off immediately.
Tip : If this feature is not enabled by default, check in the quick settings or use a dedicated app.
Adjust the volume without opening the settings.
Do you want to lower the ringtone volume or adjust the audio of a video? You don’t need to go into the settings !
By simply pressing the volume buttons, you can directly adjust the sound of calls, notifications, alarms, or playing media .
Some phones even offer the option to assign specific settings to each type of sound via the volume control .
Easier photography
Tapping the screen to trigger the camera can be awkward, especially if you are holding your phone with one hand .
