Millions of users thought that Google was going to present an operating system similar to the previous one, but Android 14 exceeded expectations with incredible security, privacy, battery care, and customization features
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“Drag and drop” is one of the best tools or gestures that mobile devices compatible with Android 14 have, since it will help you move a text to another application in a matter of seconds, it will undoubtedly save you a lot of timeDo you want to know how to use it? At Mag we will explain it in detail.
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That is how most will leave aside the classic copy and paste actionsince this procedure is a little more tedious and longer to perform than “drag and drop”.
The trick to drag and drop texts between apps from your cell phone with Android 14
- First, open an application that has a text field on your cell phone Androidsuch as WhatsApp.
- Now, go into a chat and write whatever comes to mind (don’t send it).
- It is necessary to clarify that the new gesture only works if the content is still in the text field.
- The next step is to press for a few seconds on what is written until it is selected.
- Then, with your left hand, press it again and at the same time drag it down.
- The text will be floating, quickly, with your right hand press the “Start” or “Home” icon on your cell phone (navigation bar) and open the app where you will paste the content.
- Finally, move the text into the field and release it to move it.
How to use a PC mouse to operate your cell phone
We share a tutorial with you so that you can use your Android smartphone with a mouse from any computer and without installing programs.
- To apply this trick, you must first have a wired mouse.
- Also, you must have a USB-OTG adapter.
- Once you have these devices, connect the microUSB / USB Type C port to your smartphone.
- Now, plug the USB 2.0 adapter into the mouse.
- Wait a few seconds and you will see how the two devices synchronize.
- After this, you will only have to learn some simple steps to use your cell phone without problems.
- If you want to scroll around the screen, just move the mouse like you would on the PC.
- If you want to open apps or enter websites, just click the mouse.
- To select something specific, hold down the left mouse click.
- In the case of scrolling, it will help you navigate through the different elements.
Although this method is not as comfortable as using your fingers, the truth is that it can get you out of trouble if you do not have the willingness to purchase a new mobile phone.