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OnePlus 6: Tips, tweaks, and secrets for the best OnePlus phone ever

Some of the most popular phones on the market run heavy custom UIs with more features than any sane person needs (we’re looking at you Samsung and LG). The OnePlus 6 doesn’t overload you with things you’ll never use, but there are still subtle and useful features hidden inside this phone.

Here are 10 important setting items you should check out on the OnePlus 6.

1. SCREEN-OFF GESTURES

You don’t even have to turn on the OnePlus 6 to get things done. After setting up the screen-off gesture system, you can swipe to activate features instantly. You’ll find this under Settings > Gestures > Screen Off Gestures. There’s a straightforward Double Tap

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