Turning Off Incoming Call Ringtone
Forgetting to turn off your phone’s ringer during a meeting or while engaged in work can be a nuisance and cause unexpected interruptions. Instead of panicking when your phone suddenly rings, simply press the volume down button to quickly mute the ringtone without ending the call. Afterward, you can decide whether to answer the call, depending on the situation.
A similar approach can be applied to muting alarm clocks or other notifications. Just press the volume down button, and the sound will stop without disrupting your activity.
Turning Off the Flashlight
The flashlight function on your phone is handy when you need illumination in dark environments or low-light areas. However, turning it off after use can be time-consuming, as it requires unlocking the screen and swiping the control panel. A quick way to turn off the flashlight is to double-press the volume down button, which will turn off the light without the need for unlocking. However, not all phones support this feature.
Adjusting Phone Volume
Instead of going into the settings to adjust the volume of your ringtone or notifications, you can easily do so by pressing the volume up or down buttons on your unlocked phone. This gives you quicker and more convenient control over the volume.
Camera Function
One of the handy uses of the volume buttons on your phone is to aid in taking photos. When using the camera app to snap pictures or record videos, you can press the volume up or down buttons to capture the shot or start recording, instead of tapping the screen. This makes capturing moments faster and more convenient, especially when you’re holding the phone with one hand. Note that to enable this feature, you may need to go into the camera app’s settings and turn on the option to take photos with the volume buttons.
Taking Screenshots
When you need to capture the content displayed on your phone’s screen, instead of accessing the control center, simply press and hold the power button and the volume down button simultaneously. This action will instantly take a screenshot of the current screen without requiring any complicated steps.
E-book Page Turning
If you’re reading an e-book on your phone, the volume buttons can also be used to turn the pages with ease. You don’t need to touch the screen to flip the pages; just press the volume buttons to do so. However, this feature may depend on the e-book reading app you’re using and your phone’s settings.