Vivo V7, launched in November 2017, boasts a FullView display, 24MP front camera with portrait mode, Snapdragon 450 processor, and Android 7.1 Nougat powered by Funtouch OS. These features make it a standout device, and with the right tweaks, you can unlock even more potential.
Contents:
1. Customize Control Center
2. Ditch the navigation buttons
3. Change notification preview style
4. Smart gestures
5. Set Access Point Limit
6. Who says screenshots can only be rectangular?
7. Draw gestures to launch the dialer
8. Enjoy the dual benefits of apps
9. Chat with your friends in parallel
10. Customize volume rockers
11. Protect your eyes with eye protection
Use your Vivo V7 like a pro
If you're familiar with iPhone, you'll appreciate the Vivo V7's Control Center. Drawing from years of testing Android devices, here are 11 proven tips to elevate your Vivo V7 and V7+ experience.
Related: Top 21 Android Tips and Tricks You Need to KnowUnlike typical Android phones with a Quick Settings panel, the Vivo V7 features an iOS-inspired Control Center accessed by swiping down.
Personalize it by tapping the three-dot menu to enter edit mode. Prioritize essential toggles on the first page and move others to the second for efficient access.
The 18:9 FullView display shines brightest without on-screen buttons. Replace them with intuitive gestures for immersive use.
Swipe up from the bottom right to go back, center bottom for home, and bottom left for Control Center. Enable in Settings > Navigation Keys > Gesture navigation, then follow the tutorial. Customize gesture order as needed.
Enable Heads Up notifications for a quick 5-second preview of messages on the lock screen.
Go to Settings > Status bar & notifications > Upper preview style > Heads Up. Swipe horizontally on previews to dismiss emails or messages directly.
Funtouch OS offers powerful gestures like Raise to Wake, which lights up the screen when you pick up the phone.
Smart Call detects when you raise the phone to your ear to dial or answer. Activate in Settings > Smart Motion > Smart Wake.
Control data sharing with built-in hotspot limits, customizable to your needs.
Access via Settings > Personal Hotspot > Single data limit.
Capture in shapes like hearts, with scrolling support and built-in editing—no extra apps needed.
From Control Center, tap Center S > Funny Screenshot. Screencast is also native.
Use screen-off gestures: Draw 'C' for camera, 'M' for music, 'E' for browser.
Enable in Settings > Smart Motion > Gesture Wake (formerly Smart Alarm Clock section).
Run two instances of apps like WhatsApp for separate accounts.
Settings > App Clone > Select app. Launch second instance via long-press + on home screen.
Combine App Clone with Smart Split: Swipe three fingers to split screen and open dual chats.
With screen off (music off), volume down launches apps like Facebook or flashlight.
Configure in Settings > Vivo Smart Click.
Blue light filter activates manually or on schedule from Control Center.
Ideal for better sleep. Tip: Pair with eye exercises for optimal health.
Explore widgets and Wi-Fi display too. Dive in and transform your device.
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