Smart Settings 0.9.3.0
Windows Phone users in particular may have a difficult time when it comes to personalizing their handsets as the operating system has lots of limitations in this respect. Nonetheless, there are some tools that can help to a certain extent and Smart Settings is one of them.
Plain and simple GUI, with a decent look
This utility is all about practicality, so it comes to greet you with a clean layout, well organized and with every feature and command conveniently placed inside the main screen.
The shortcuts that appear inside the home screen are neatly designed, with clear graphics and text labels that help in identifying instantly what each of them stands for.
The items are not organized alphabetically and the order in which they appear cannot be changed, so this might be a slight inconvenient, but since there are only 9 possible choices, it is pretty easy to go through them when looking for a specific tile to pin.
Add the shortcuts to the Start screen on the fly
With Smart Settings you can easily add the system tiles to the Start screen by simply pressing the dedicated button placed next to each shortcut. The respective system areas can be opened with one tap as well, so you can use the utility as a fast means of accessing several settings sections.
The application makes it possible for you to reach quite a few areas like the WiFi, cellular + SIM, Bluetooth or Airplane Mode, but it has even more in store.
Thus, you will be able to reach the email and accounts system area, as well as the lock screen, location services or orientation lock and even the Battery Saver on supported devices.
Shortcut status and tile size at a glance
Every time you pin a tile, the corresponding button inside the app will appear grayed out, whereas those which you have yet to add to the Start screen have the "Pin" function active.
An advantage that Smart Settings has over a number of similar utilities is the fact that the tiles pinned from inside the app support all sizes, namely small, medium and wide formats.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI8
This app has a decent look and is very easy to go through, but it lacks some visual customizations that would make it more appealing. |
Function7
There are some useful shortcuts inside, but there are no extra options, like the status of the corresponding system functions, while the number of links could be increased. |
Security8
The utility leaves the most sensitive system areas untouched, but for some reason it needs to access the music library and the web browser component. |
Battery8
The relatively reduced power consumption rarely peaks at moderate levels while the application is running, so the battery usage is well within normal limits. |
Price10
Smart Settings provides a good set of pinnable shortcuts without asking for money in return and without any nuisances. |
Compatibility9
The more recent devices that are powered by Windows Phone 8 or higher can have this utility installed and running. |
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 0.9.3.0
- reviewed version:
- 0.9.3.0
- developer:
- Matteo Tammaccaro
- category:
- SYSTEM & SHELL
- os version req.:
- 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 371