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Do you want to allow third-party apps on your Android phones and tablets? Here’s how to install unknown apps or enable unknown sources on Android 14, Android 13, Android 12, and Android 11. If you want to install APK files or allow third-party apps on Android, your device must enable unknown sources on your devices. Be careful before Android 14 allows unknown sources. It will slow down your device or damage the phone sometimes. Easy to turn on or off install apps from unknown sources on Android or Samsung Galaxy (One UI) devices.

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How to Enable Unknown Sources on Android 14 and Android 13

Settings > Apps > Special app access > Install Unknown apps > Select any app > Ensure to Toggle on Allow from this source.

How to Allow Unknow Sources Android 12

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Apps.

Step 3: Scroll down at the end and tap on Special app access.

Step 4: Tap Install Unknown Apps.

You can see the list of apps.

Step 5: Tap any App.

Step 6: Make sure to toggle on Allow from this source to allow third-party apps to install on your Android devices.

How to Allow Unknown Sources Android 11

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel at the top and tap on the Settings icon.

Step 2: Tap on Apps & Notifications.

Step 3:  Tap on Advanced.

Step 4: Tap on Special app access.

Step 5: Scroll down and tap on Install unknown apps.

Step 6: Tap on the App you want to allow.

Step 7: Make sure toggle on Allow from this source.

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How to Enable Unknown Sources on Your Samsung Galaxy

Settings > Security & privacy > Install unknown apps > Toggle on the App.

How to Install APK File on Android

Step 1: Open the downloaded APK file on your device.

This message appears: Your phone cannot install unknown apps from this source for security.

Step 2: Tap on Settings.

Step 3: Toggle on Allow from this source and tap the back button.

Again, a pop-up appears: Do you want to install this application?

Step 4: Tap on Install.

Step 5: The App was installed message appears at the bottom of the screen.

You can find this app in the app drawer on your Android devices.

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How to Disable Allow Unknown Sources on Android

If you don’t want to be permitted to install the unknown app, turn off the app toggle using the below settings.

Android 14, 13, and 12: Settings > Apps > Special app access > Install unknown apps > Tap any App > Toggle off Allow from this source.

Android 11: Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special app access > Install unknown apps > Select the App > Toggle off Allow from this source.

Do you use a third-party app or APK file on your stock Android devices? If you have trouble installing the APK file, please tell us in the comment box below. We will respond as soon as possible.

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Here’s how to show battery percentage on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 (5G). By default hide the battery percentage on your Samsung Z Fold2. When enabling battery percentage on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 (One UI 3.1), you can see battery percentage at the top right of the status bar that indicates the remaining battery percentage. Also, show or hide notifications icons on the status bar if you want. By default show the 3 most recent notification icons on the status bar.

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How to Display Battery Percentage on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel at the top and tap on the Settings icon.

Step 2: Tap on Notifications.

Step 3: Scroll down at the end and tap on Advanced settings.

Step 4: Toggle on Show battery percentage under the status bar section.

Step 5: You can see the percentage of the remaining battery beside the battery icon on the status bar (Right side).

How to Hide Battery Percentage on Status Bar on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel at the top and tap the Settings icon.

Step 2: Tap Notifications.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap Advanced settings.

Step 4: Toggle off Show battery percentage in the status bar section.

How to Hide Notification Icons from Status Bar on Samsung Z Fold2

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel at the top and tap on the Settings icon.

Step 2: Tap on the Notifications.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on Advanced settings.

Step 4: Tap on Show notification icons in the status bar section.

By default set the 3 most recent notification icons on the status bar. Other options are All notifications/3 most recent/Number of notifications only/None.

Step 5: Choose None from the options to hide all notifications from the status bar.

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Do you want to hide your number when making outgoing calls on your stock Android 11 (Pixels)? Here’s how to show or hide my caller ID on Android 11 devices. By default set network default (Display mobile number) on your caller ID settings. You can choose show number or hide number when outgoing calls in Android 11 devices. It will make outgoing calls private on your stock Android or Samsung Galaxy devices.

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How to Hide My Number for Outgoing Calls on Android 11

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the App drawer.

Step 2: Tap on a Phone app.

Step 3: Tap on More (Three vertical dots) at the upper right corner.

Step 4: Tap on Settings.

Step 5: Tap on Calling accounts.

Step 6: Choose the SIM.

Step 7: Tap on Additional settings.

Step 8: Tap on Caller ID.

Step 9: Choose Hide number. The other two options are Network default (By default) and Show number.

How to Activate Caller ID and Spam Protection on Android 11

This setting will show you information when you make or receive a call, such as a name for a phone number not in your contacts or warning when an incoming call is suspected to be spam. Make sure to enable caller & spam ID and filter spam calls options in your stock Android 11 devices.

Step 1: Open the App drawer in your stock Android devices.

Step 2: Tap on the Phone app.

Step 3: Tap on Three vertical dots (More) at the top right corner.

Step 4: Tap on Settings.

Step 5: Tap on Caller ID & spam under the Assistive section.

Step 6: Toggle on See caller and spam ID.

Step 7: Toggle on Filter spam calls.

How to Enable Caller ID Announcement in Android 11 Stock OS

It will loudly read out the caller’s name and number for incoming calls on your stock Android 11 (Pixels) devices.

Open the Phone App > More > Settings > Caller ID announcement under the Advanced section > Announce caller ID > Always/Only when using a headset/Never (By default)

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions regarding hide my caller ID on Android 11? Tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest stock Android updates.

Here’s how to enable call waiting on Android 11 stock OS. When activating call waiting, it will display the incoming call even you’re busy on another phone call. So you can switch to the new call or cancel it without ending your ongoing call. Also, show or hide caller ID settings to view your phone number in outgoing calls on your stock Android 11 version. If disabled call waiting, the other call is rejected automatically.

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How to Turn On/Off Call Waiting on Android 11

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the App drawer.

Step 2: Tap on the Phone app.

Step 3: Tap on Three vertical dots (More) at the top right corner.

Step 4: Select Settings.

Step 5: Tap on Calling accounts under the general section.

Step 6: Select the SIM.

Step 7: Tap on Additional settings.

Step 8: Make sure toggle on Call waiting to activate it.

Now, you’ll see the upcoming calls on the screen when ongoing call. You can hold the current call to pick up a new call or reject it.

How to Prevent Spam Calls on Stock Android 11

When enabling filter spam calls, it will prevent suspected spam calls from disturbing you. Also, use caller and spam ID to identify business and spam numbers on your stock Android 11 (Pixels) devices.

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the App drawer.

Step 2: Tap the Phone app.

Step 3: Tap Three vertical dots at the top right corner.

Step 4: Tap Settings.

Step 5: Tap Caller ID & spam under the Assistive section.

Step 6: Make sure toggle on Filter spam calls.

You can enable or disable caller & spam ID also.

How to Enable Call Forwarding on Android 11 Stock OS

Phone app > More > Settings > Calling accounts > SIM > Call forwarding > Always forward > Enter the mobile number > TURN ON

Do you use the call waiting feature on your Android devices? Which is your favorite stock Android 11 feature? Tell us in below comment box.

Here’s how to change default apps Android 11 devices. By default set phone app, browser app, SMS app, Home app (Pixel launcher), Caller ID & spam app, music app, etc. You can download and install third-party apps and set default apps on your stock Android 11 devices. Also, clear default apps in Android and change default app settings. Sometimes downloaded apps harmful (Slow down) to your phone and damage also.

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How to Change Default Apps in Android 11 Stock OS

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel at the top and tap on the Settings gear icon.

Step 2: Tap on Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap on Advanced.

Step 4: Tap on Default apps.

Step 5: Select the App (We select the SMS app) you want to change.

Step 6: Choose the Message app from the list.

Alternative Way: Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps > Messages > Advanced > SMS app > Choose the default SMS app you want to set

How to Clear Default Messages App on your Android 11 Stock OS

Not all apps supported default app settings.

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel and tap the Settings icon.

Step 2: Tap on Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap on See all apps.

Step 4: Scroll down and tap on Messages.

Step 5: Tap Advanced.

Step 6: Tap Open by default.

Step 7: Tap the Clear defaults button.

Do you use third-party downloaded apps as your default apps on your Android 11 OS? Tell us in below comment box. Which is your favorite stock Android 11 features?

Do you want to use multi-screen on S21 Ultra 5G? Here’s how to turn on split-screen on Galaxy S21 Ultra/S21 Plus/S21. To use two apps at the same time, you need to enable split-screen multitasking on your Samsung S21 Ultra 5G. You can chat with your friends and watch moves (Videos) on YouTube or other video apps. The split-screen view is also called multi-window mode. Also, enable dual messenger (Dual apps) on your Samsung One UI devices to use two WhatsApp/Facebook/Instagram (Other supported apps) accounts (Different accounts) at the same time.

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How to Use Split Screen in Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom and hold to view your Recent apps list.

Step 2: Tap on the App icon at the top.

Note: Not all apps supported the Split-screen mode feature.

Step 3: Tap Open in split-screen view.

Step 4: First upper half of the screen is set in your device.

Step 5: Select the second split-screen app you want to use in your Samsung.

Step 6: Bottom half of the screen now and open the app you select.

Now, Enjoy two selected apps in your Samsung One UI 3.1 and older devices.

Step 7: Tap on the Middle (Horizontal line) line of the screen. Two Symbols are available on the line.

Step 8: One is used to swipe the app’s position (↑↓) on split-screen mode. Another is used to create app pair in your Samsung S21 Ultra device.

You can find app pair under the Display > Edge panels > Panels > Edit under the Apps

Step 9: Tap & hold the middle line and drag it up or down to adjust the app window small or large.

How to Exit Split Screen Mode on Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

If you want to close split-screen multitasking on your Samsung, tap and hold the middle line and drag it to the top or bottom of the screen.

How to Activate Dual Messenger on Galaxy S21 One UI 3.1

Settings > Advanced features > Scroll down and tap Dual messenger > Install

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