You’ve been using your phone for a long time, but you might not know these things yet

Here are six hidden phone functions you might not know:

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  1. Mute Incoming Calls: Press the volume down button to mute a call without disconnecting it. This works for alarms and notifications too.
  2. Turn Off the Flashlight: Press the volume down button twice to turn off the flashlight without unlocking your phone.
  3. Adjust Phone Volume: Quickly adjust the ringer volume by pressing the volume buttons right after unlocking the screen.
  4. Camera Shortcut: Use the volume button to take photos or videos. Enable this in your camera app settings.
  5. Quick Screenshot: Press and hold the power and volume down buttons together to take an instant screenshot.

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