How to Configure Android DAPs for Better Performance and Smoother Operation

Android Digital Audio Players (DAPs) may come with several Google apps and system (OS) services that make little sense for music playback. By disabling apps and features, you can achieve smoother navigation in both the OS interface and apps on your DAP. With that in mind, here is a step-by-step guide to do this on your device.

Disable Google Chrome sync

To disable Google Chrome sync, follow the steps below:

Step 01: Open the Google Chrome app.

Step 02: Tap the three dots in the upper-right corner.

Step 03: Select Settings.

Step 04: Tap your Google profile name.

Step 05: Disable History and tabs, Reading list, Addresses and more, and Payment methods.

Disable Gboard virtual keyboard features

To disable Gboard features, follow the steps below:

Step 01: Tap anywhere so the Google keyboard (Gboard) appears.

Step 02: Tap the gear icon to enter Settings.

Step 03: Tap Text correction and disable all features.

Step 04: Select Glide typing and disable all functions.

Step 05: Tap Voice typing and disable all features.

Step 06: Select Emojis, stickers & GIFs and disable all features.

Step 07: Tap Privacy and disable all options.

Disable harmful app detection in the Play Store

To disable harmful app detection in the Play Store, do the following:

Step 01: Open the Play Store app.

Step 02: Tap your profile picture in the upper-right corner.

Step 03: Tap Play Protect.

Step 04: Tap the gear icon in the upper-right corner.

Step 05: Disable Improve harmful app detection.

Disable Google apps that will not be used

To disable Google apps, follow the steps below:

Step 01: Open the Settings app.

Step 02: Find and select Apps.

Step 03: Search for the desired app and tap it.

Step 04: Select Disable.

I recommend disabling the following Google apps on Android DAPs:

• Google Calendar
• Gmail
• Google TV
• Google Maps
• Google Meet
• Google Photos
• YouTube

Disable Google Assistant

To disable Google Assistant, follow the steps below:

Step 01: Open the Settings app.

Step 02: Use the search bar and type Google Assistant.

Step 03: Find General and select it.

Step 04: Disable Google Assistant.

Disable Network & Internet automations

To disable Network & Internet automations, follow the steps below:

Step 01: Open the Settings app.

Step 02: Select Network & Internet.

Step 03: Tap the name of the network you are connected to, or tap Internet.

Step 04: Go to Network preferences and disable the following features:

Step 05: Turn on Wi-Fi automatically and Notify for public networks.

Disable “Usage & diagnostics” in Security & Privacy

To disable Usage & diagnostics in Security & Privacy, follow the steps below:

Step 01: Open the Settings app.

Step 02: In the top search bar, type More security & privacy and select the option.

Step 03: Select Usage & diagnostics and disable it (if enabled).

Disable Safety & Emergency alert services

To disable Safety & Emergency alert services, follow the steps below:

Step 01: Open the Settings app.

Step 02: In the top search bar, type Safety & emergency.

Step 03: Disable Emergency location services, Earthquake alerts, and Unknown tracker alerts.

Disable monitoring features in Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls

To disable monitoring features in Digital Wellbeing & parental controls, follow the steps below:

Step 01: Open the Settings app.

Step 02: In the top search bar, type Digital wellbeing & parental controls.

Step 03: Tap the three dots in the upper-right corner and select Manage your data.

Step 04: Disable Daily phone usage and Time zone history.