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Here’s how to enable and use parallel apps on OnePlus 5T/OnePlus 5. This OnePlus 5T Parallel apps feature is useful to use 2 social media accounts at same time (Work and Personal) like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. Sometimes it can be annoying to again & again switch between accounts. To fix this issue, you need to enable parallel apps on OnePlus 5T. Now enjoy both work and personal account without switch account. OnePlus 5T has several great features including Parallel apps, Gestures, face unlock, screen pinning, full screen apps, Gaming Do not disturb mode and more.

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How to Enable and Use Parallel Apps on OnePlus 5T/OnePlus 5

By default turned off toggle button of parallel apps. Enable/disable parallel apps on Facebook, Instagram, Skype, Twitter and other social media accounts.

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

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Utilities.

Here you can see utilities settings including Quick pay, Parallel apps, App locker, Scheduled power on/off, Pocket mode, OnePlus switch, OnePlus laboratory, and Quick reply in landscape.

Step 3: Tap on Parallel apps.

You can see a list of supported parallel apps.

Step 4: Enable apps want to use as parallel apps on OnePlus 5T/OnePlus 5.

When enable parallel apps of any app, you can see this type of message on screen: Parallel WhatsApp has been created. Go to apps list and you can see duplicate WhatsApp app icons on apps list. This created parallel app will be looks like orange badge small round dot. Now you can easily use your both social media account without switching.

Step 5: Toggle off it to disable it.

All data within the parallel app will be erased upon disabling.

Step 6: Tap on OK.

How to Use Full Screen Apps on OnePlus 5T/5

Step 1: Go to Settings in your OnePlus 5T.

Step 2: Tap on Display. 

Step 3: Tap on Apps to display in fullscreen.

Step 4: Tap on App from the list.

Step 5: Choose the Fullscreen mode and tap on Done.

And that’s it. Did you find above tips helpful to use parallel apps on OnePlus 5T? If you have any kind of trouble, tell us in below comment section. Stay connected with us for latest OnePlus 5 tips and tricks.

We see a notification on the lock screen when receiving any WhatsApp or other messages. You can hide lock screen notification content in OnePlus 5T if the content is sensitive. Also, hide notifications from locked apps on OnePlus 5T. By default show notification on lock screen in OnePlus 5T/OnePlus 5 devices. You can choose from hiding notification content from the notification panel/show all notification content on the lock screen/disable lock screen notification on OnePlus 5T/5/3T/3.

OnePlus 5T has several awesome features parallel apps, add face data, screen pinning, Gaming Do not disturb mode, full-screen apps, Gestures, Easter egg, and more.

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How to Show/Hide Notification Content in OnePlus 5T Oxygen OS

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

Step 2: Tap Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap Notifications.

Step 4: Tap Notifications on the lock screen.

Step 5: Choose from Show important & other notifications/Show important notifications only/Don’t show notifications.

Now you can’t see lock screen notifications when receiving messages on your device. All OnePlus 5T notification content hidden from the lock screen.

How to Hide WhatsApp Notification in OnePlus 7T Pro/7T/7 Pro/7/6T/6

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Apps & notifications.

Step 3: Tap See all apps.

Step 4: Scroll down and tap on WhatsApp.

Step 5: Tap on Notifications.

Step 6: Toggle off Show notifications.

You can’t see WhatsApp messages on the lock or home screen. To view WhatsApp messages, you must open the chat in the WhatsApp app.

How to Hide Sensitive Notification From Lock Screen in Latest OnePlus Oxygen OS

Settings > Security & lock screen > Lock screen in Lock screen preferences section > Show private content only when unlocked

And that’s all. I hope the above-given tutorial helpful to hide notification content in OnePlus 5T. If you have any kind of trouble, tell us in below comment box. Do you have any OnePlus 5T tips you want to share?

An intelligent lock is helpful to unlock your OnePlus 5T/5 device using different types of security options. In the OnePlus five smart lock settings, you can see a list of options such as trusted devices, trusted places, on-body detection, trusted face, and trusted voice. My favorite is trusted face. Let’s see how to use a smart lock on OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 devices.

Also, enable trusted face or trusted devices and other features to unlock your devices. A trusted face is not a more secure feature than a fingerprint and additional lock screen security. Let’s see how to set up and use a smart lock on OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 devices.

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How to Set Up Smart Lock on OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5

Step 1: Go to Settings in your OnePlus 5T/5.

Step 2: Tap on Security.

Step 3: Tap on the Smart lock under the device security section

First of all, confirm your pattern lock, PIN, or password if set. Now set up and use a smart lock on OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 device. You can see below given five options to unlock your OnePlus 5T device.

1. On-body detection

This on-body detection feature helps unlock your android phone while it’s on you. When you’re holding or carrying your device, it will automatically unlock your OnePlus 5/5T phone. By default, disable this, and turn on on-body detection in your device to use it.

2. Trusted Places

In this OnePlus 5T smart lock option, you can add locations or places list which your device automatically unlocked. Before using, these trusted places, confirm to turn on GPS in OnePlus 5T to access trusted places.

3. Trusted devices

To unlock your OnePlus device with a trusted lock, add a trusted Bluetooth device to keep your device unlocked when nearby. You can add a Bluetooth watch, a car’s Bluetooth system, etc. This Bluetooth connection supports up to 100 meters range.

4. Trusted face

You can unlock your OnePlus 5T device with your face. To use smart lock trusted face on OnePlus 5T/5, set up facial recognition on OnePlus 5T & OnePlus 5 devices. This OnePlus 5 facial recognition feature is less secure than a PIN or Password. Someone who looks like you or your photo could unlock your device.

5. Trusted voice

First of all, set up your voice in your OnePlus 5T device. After that trusted voice will unlock your phone automatically when matching the voice. This is the last smart lock option.

You can see several options to unlock your OnePlus 5T/5 and other devices automatically. Which smart lock feature should you apply to your OnePlus 5T/5/3T/3 devices?

And that’s it. I hope this little tip helps set up and use a smart lock on the OnePlus 5T. If you have any trouble, let us know in the below comment box. We will respond as soon as possible.

By default enabled shot on OnePlus watermark (OnePlus) in your OnePlus devices like OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7 Pro/7, OnePlus 6T/6, OnePlus 5T/5, and OnePlus 3T/3. Shot on OnePlus watermark will be applied to photos captured by the rear camera including photos, pro mode, portrait mode, and Nightscape modes on your OnePlus. When turning on the shot on OnePlus watermark, it will automatically add a watermark when you taking pictures. Also, add your name to the bottom corner of the taken photo. OnePlus devices have several awesome features and one of them is “shot on OnePlus watermark”. You’ll add watermarks (Name) on camera photos using the camera settings. If you don’t want to use it on your device, disable shot on watermark on the OnePlus devices.

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How to Add Shot on OnePlus Watermark OnePlus Smartphones

Step 1: Open the Camera on your OnePlus devices.

Step 2: Tap on the Settings icon at the bottom right corner.

Step 3: Tap on Shot on OnePlus watermark under the General section.

Here you’ll see the watermark and name options toggle button in your OnePlus devices. You can disable or enable shot on OnePlus watermark OnePlus 5. 

Step 4: Toggle on Watermark.

Now, automatically toggle on name in your Oneplus devices.

Step 5: Enter the Name you want to add in photos.

Now capture any photo you want to add Shot on the OnePlus watermark and name in your device.

Step 6: Open the photo you have taken.

Step 7: Tap on the photo and you can see shot on OnePlus logo and your name below the right side of screen.

How to Disable Shot on OnePlus Watermark on OnePlus Smartphone

Open the Camera app > Settings > Shot on OnePlus Watermark > Toggle off Watermark

And that’s it. Did you find the above tutorial helpful to enable shot on OnePlus watermark OnePlus 5 Smartphone? Let us know in below comment section. Stay connected with us for daily latest OnePlus 5 tips and tricks.

OnePlus 5T has several great features including Reading mode, Shot on OnePlus watermark, Gaming Do not disturb, Bluetooth Audio codec, on-screen buttons, OTG storage, Smart lock, incoming call vibration pattern and more. This Alert slider feature includes three options including Silent, Do not disturb (DND) and Ring. Let see how to customize Alert slider on OnePlus 5T/OnePlus 5 devices.

This OnePlus 5T alert slider is useful to quickly silent audio, enable/disable vibration and adjusts media volume. Also enable/disable do not disturb mode on OnePlus 5T to silent ringtone and notification vibrations. You can change alert slider to switch between ring and vibrate anytime. Follow below given settings to customize alert slider on OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 device.

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How to customize Alert slider on OnePlus 5T/OnePlus 5

Step 1: Go to settings or swipe down notification panel from home screen & tap settings gear icon

Step 2: Tap on Alert slider under customization section

Here you’ll see Silent, Do not disturb mode and Ring options. Let see step by step process to use alert slider on OnePlus 5T OxygenOS devices.

1. Silent

This OnePlus 5 silent mode settings has below given three options.

Settings > Customization > Alert slider > Silent

Alarms: Alarms will always ring in your device.

Media: By default enable media sound. Disable media on your device to mute media volume in your device.

Enable vibration: By default turn on toggle button of enable vibration on OnePlus 5T. Disable it if not vibrate your device.

2. Do Not Disturb mode

It’s quite easy to customize Alert slider on OnePlus 5T/OnePlus 5 devices. You can see list of below given OnePlus 5T DND mode settings in your device.

Settings > Customization > Alert slider > Do not disturb

Alarms: By default set alarms will always ring.

Reminders: If you don’t want to use reminders, disable it in your device.

Events: By default enable events on OnePlus 5T/5. Useful to remember future events you set.

Manage favorite contacts: Manage your favorite contacts you want for alert.

Messages: Choose from anyone/from contact only/from starred contacts only/none.

Calls: Choose from anyone/from contact only/from favorite contacts only/from starred contacts only/none.

Repeat callers: If same person calls within 3 minutes, it will allow the call to ring in your OnePlus 5T.

Allow pulse notification light: By default enable pulse notification light on OnePlus 5T.

3. Ring

Settings > Customization > Alert slider > Ring

Also vibrate for calls: If you want to vibrate you device when receive calls in your device. Enable vibrate for calls to put OnePlus 5 on vibration mode.

Several users reported OnePlus 5 alert slider not working? Have you been ever facing this type of issue in your OnePlus 5/5T device? Tell us in below comment.

And that’s all about OnePlus 5T Alert slider feature. Did you find above steps helpful to customize Alert slider on OnePlus 5T? Do you have any OnePlus 5T tips you want share? Share with us in below comment section.

Here’s how to activate do not disturb on OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 devices. When Do not disturb mode is on, sound and vibration will be muted, except for the items like play media sound, allow reminders, allow alarms, etc. You can set alarms, enable/disable reminders & events, manage favorite contacts, messages, calls, and more options. OnePlus 5/5T has gaming do not disturb mode for blocking notifications while playing games. You can find DND mode on OnePlus 5/5T under the sounds and vibration settings. OnePlus 5T has several great features and one of them is the Alert Slider. This OnePlus 5T alert slider section includes Silent, Do not disturb, and Ring options.

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How to Enable and Use Do Not Disturb on OnePlus 5T/OnePlus 5

Step 1: Go to Phone Settings or swipe down the notification panel from the top & tap the Settings gear icon.

Step 2: Tap on the Sounds & vibration.

Here you’ll see Do not disturb, earphone mode, audio tuner, phone ringtone & vibration pattern, media volume, and more.

Step 3: Tap on Do not Disturb

Step 4: Toggle on Do not disturb.

Step 5: Choose from Until you turn off/For 1 hour/Until set 6:00 AM.

You can see the below given 3 sections.

Automatically Turn on

You can set a schedule for the event, sleeping, and add more you want in your OnePlus.

Exceptions

You can change settings to allow calls when Do not disturb is on in your OnePlus. Set allow calls from anyone/from contacts only/from stared contacts only/don’t allow any calls. Also, enable or disable allow repeat callers if the same person calls again within 15 minutes. You can change SMS, MMS, and messaging settings also.

Behavior

When OnePlus DND is on, you can select from no sound from notifications/no visual or sound from notifications or set custom settings like don’t turn on the screen, don’t wake for notifications, hide status bar icons at the top of the screen, don’t pop-up notifications on screen, etc.

And that’s all. I hope the above-given tutorial helpful to use do not disturb on OnePlus 5T device. If you have any kind of trouble, tell us in below comment box.