To remove animations on an Android device used with Android Studio (which will also affect the emulator if you're using one), you need to disable them through the device's developer options. Here's how:
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Enable Developer Options (if not already enabled):
- Go to your device's Settings.
- Scroll down to About phone (or About tablet).
- Find the Build number and tap it repeatedly (usually 7 times) until you see a message saying "You are now a developer!" or "Developer mode has been enabled."
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Access Developer Options:
- Go back to the main Settings screen.
- You should now see a Developer options entry. It might be located under System, Additional settings, or similar, depending on your Android version.
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Disable Animations:
- Inside Developer options, scroll down to find the following settings (they are typically grouped together):
- Window animation scale
- Transition animation scale
- Animator duration scale
- Tap on each of these options.
- Select Animation off or a very low value (e.g., .5x if completely off is not an option) for each one.
- Inside Developer options, scroll down to find the following settings (they are typically grouped together):
By setting these scales to "Animation off," you effectively disable most system animations, leading to a snappier and faster user experience. This can be especially helpful when debugging or testing apps in Android Studio using a device or emulator, as it removes unnecessary delays.
