Hidden features of Android 14
Here are some hidden or lesser-known features of Android 14 (as of 2025) that make your smartphone smarter, more customizable, and more secure:
1. App Cloning (Dual Apps)
No need for third-party apps to use 2 WhatsApp or Instagram accounts
Found in:
Settings → Apps → Cloned appsSupports select apps officially
2. Flash Notifications
Your flashlight blinks for incoming calls, messages, or alerts
Helpful for hearing-impaired or silent mode
Found in:
Settings → Accessibility → Flash notifications
3. Advanced Theme Customization
Monet engine now supports more app icons
You can match widgets, icons, and accent colors perfectly
More control over lock screen fonts, clocks, and color themes
4. Predictive Back Gesture
Shows a preview of the screen you’ll go back to
No accidental exits from apps
Found in:
Settings → System → Gestures → System Navigation
5. Per-App Language Settings
Set a different language for each app (e.g., Hindi for YouTube, English for Gmail)
Found in:
Settings → System → Languages → App Languages
6. Improved Privacy Dashboard
Now tracks permissions by day, not just week
Easier to manage which apps access location, mic, or camera
7. Notification Cooldown
Automatically reduces volume for repeated notifications from the same app
Avoids spam and distraction
Found in:
Settings → Notifications → Notification cooldown
8. Smarter Battery Saving
Adaptive Battery is now more accurate with AI
Prioritizes background tasks better
Also features Battery Health Percentage
9. Restrict Photos Access (Scoped Storage)
You can now allow access to specific photos only, not all media
Found in: App Permissions → Photos & Videos → “Selected Photos Only”
10. Auto-Generated Descriptions for Images
AI-generated descriptions for images help visually impaired users
Part of accessibility improvements
Found in:
Settings → Accessibility → TalkBack
