Google Nexus 6 : Hidden Features and Tips & Tricks

Google Nexus 6 is running latest Android 5.0 Lollipop software update users will want to know about everything the phone and OS update have to offer.

Google’s packed in cool new features with Android 5.0 Lollipop and many of them are so simple users may not even know they exist. Call it Nexus 6 tricks or Android 5.0 tips and hidden features, either way, you’ll want to know about everything we mention below to get the most of your new smartphone.

The Nexus 6 and Android 5.0 Lollipop were both officially unveiled on October 15th, and now roughly one month later they’re both finally available to prospective buyers. Whether you’ve bought one, or want to see what it has to offer, the quick 10 minute video below will give you a glimpse of what to expect.

All of these Nexus 6 tips and tricks work right out of the box, and many of them are simply new features that are somewhat hidden an average user may not know about. The video below will help you learn how to do and enjoy a few more things on the Nexus 6 or Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Tap & Go

Something that many users will see first when they boot the phone for the first time. Android 5.0 Lollipop has a new Tap & Go restore feature, as well as options to restore any previously own device to your new Nexus 6. This is a huge step forward in making the transition from an old phone to a new one easier, and you’ll want to know all about it.

Simply using NFC you’ll tap your old phone to the new one, and a bluetooth and NFC connection will share all the info. Everything from apps downloaded, app data, WiFi passwords, user accounts like Gmail, and more. This makes switching phones extremely easy.

You can skip this and restore from a list of your currently owned devices if you have a lot, like me, or setup as new if you’d like. It’s extremely convenient, so give it a try.

Hidden Features of Google Nexus 6

The Nexus 6 is water-resistant. This feature is not listed on Google’s Nexus 6 product page, but is listed on Motorola’s listing for the handset.

Nexus 6 handset is also pack with a 3,220 mAh battery that can be charged wirelessly, also a feature not mentioned on the official Nexus 6 page, but one that Motorola confirmed and Google has also listed on a press page.

Finally, the Nexus 6 will have Wi-Fi calling on T-Mobile, although the feature will only be available to users at some point in 2015 following a software update, according to T-Mobile’s own Nexus 6 announcement.

The Nexus 6 will be available from all major U.S. carriers, in addition to the Play Store and other retailers in November, with preorders set to start in late October.