Quickly Mute Incoming Calls
In important situations like meetings, work discussions, or partner meetings, unexpected phone ringing can be annoying. If you forget to switch to silent mode, just quickly press the volume down button, the sound will be turned off immediately without rejecting the call. You can check and handle it later depending on the necessity.
Similarly, for alarms or notifications, pressing the volume button can also help reduce noise and avoid interrupting your work or sleep.

Easily Turn Off the Flashlight Without Unlocking
The flashlight function on the phone is very useful in low-light conditions. However, turning off the flashlight usually requires unlocking and accessing the control panel. On some phone models, you can double-tap the volume down button to turn off the flashlight immediately. This feature saves time, especially when you need to move quickly or can’t conveniently unlock your phone.
Note: Not all phones support this feature; check your quick settings or device gesture settings.
Easily Adjust Volume with a Single Action
Instead of going into the settings to adjust the volume of your ringtone or notifications, you can simply press the volume up or down button on your device. This action allows you to quickly control the sound according to your needs without having to access the settings.
Use Volume Buttons for Photography
The volume buttons aren’t just for adjusting the volume; they can also function as a shutter button in the camera app. When taking photos or videos, you can press the volume up or down button to start recording, instead of touching the screen – very convenient for selfies or when you need to keep the phone stable.
Note: Some phones require you to activate this feature in the camera settings. Look for “Use volume buttons for shutter” or a similar option.

Take Screenshots with a Single Action
During phone use, if you need to capture the current screen, simply press the power button and volume down button simultaneously.
The screen will be instantly captured without the need for a control center or third-party apps. This is a convenient way to take screenshots, supported by most smartphones.
Turn Pages of eBooks with Volume Buttons
When reading books on your phone, you can use the volume up/down buttons to flip pages instead of touching the screen. This provides a more seamless reading experience, especially when holding the phone with one hand. However, depending on the reading app and phone model, this feature may need to be activated in the app’s settings.