Oneplus Nord 4 - ULTIMATE Setup Guide ( Part 1. The Basics )

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Welcome to our comprehensive guide for setting up your new OnePlus Nord 4! In this guide, we'll walk you through the initial setup and highlight some of the best hidden features and secret settings of OxygenOS 14. This guide is divided into six parts, so let's get started!

1. Getting Familiar with the Alert Slider

If you're a OnePlus fan, you might already know about the alert slider on the side of the device. This iconic sliding switch serves different purposes based on its position:

  • Down: Phone set to ring.

  • Middle: Phone set to vibrate.

  • Top: Phone set to silent.

2. Improving the Display

To get the most out of your display:

  1. Go to Settings > Display and Brightness.

  2. Scroll down to Screen Resolution.

  3. Change the resolution to high for the best visual experience.

  4. Ensure that the adaptive detail enhancement is switched on for improved picture quality.

3. Embracing Dark Mode

Switching to dark mode can save power and be easier on the eyes:

  1. Go to Settings > Display and Brightness.

  2. Select Dark Mode Settings and choose from three levels of dark mode. The enhanced dark mode is recommended.

  3. Adjust wallpapers and icons to dark mode.

  4. Force dark mode on third-party apps using the beta feature if needed.

4. Eye Comfort and Sleep

Protect your eyes and improve sleep:

  1. Go to Settings > Display and Brightness.

  2. Select Eye Comfort and Sleep and adjust the blue light output.

  3. Set up a custom schedule if desired.

  4. Optionally, change the display effects to black and white.

5. Using Larger Folders

OxygenOS allows for larger, scrollable folders:

  1. Create a folder by dragging one app on top of another.

  2. Hold your finger on the folder to enlarge it, then drag and drop additional apps into it.

  3. Resize the folder back to the smaller size if preferred.

6. Renaming Apps

You can rename any app to anything you want:

  1. Hold your finger on the app.

  2. Select Edit and change the name.

7. One-Handed Mode

Enable one-handed mode for easier reach:

  1. Go to Settings > Accessibility and Convenience.

  2. Scroll down to One-Handed Mode and switch it on.

8. Privacy Settings

Hide notification details on the lock screen for privacy:

  1. Go to Settings > Notifications and Status Bar.

  2. Enable Hide Notification Details on Lock Screen.

9. Customizing Quick Settings

Adjust the quick settings tiles to suit your needs:

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen twice.

  2. Tap the three dots in the top right corner to Edit Tiles.

  3. Add, remove, or rearrange tiles as desired.

10. Unlocking Options

Set up fingerprint and face unlock for security:

  1. Go to Settings > Security and Privacy > Device Unlock.

  2. Register multiple fingerprints for convenience.

  3. Customize the fingerprint animation style.

11. Power Button Settings

Change the power button function:

  1. Go to Settings > Accessibility and Convenience > Power Button Settings.

  2. Set Push and Hold to show the power menu instead of waking the assistant.