Android Smartphones For Dummies

Android Smartphones For Dummies

by Jerome DiMarzio
Released December 2022
Publisher(s): For Dummies
ISBN: 9781119900382

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Book description

Become smartphone savvy with Dummies

Android Smartphones For Dummies is the all-new guide to Android phones with the familiar Dummies charm everyone loves. This book will give Android rookies a crash-course in how to use these popular phones. You’ll go beyond the basics of texting and taking photos—we’ll walk you through all the pro tips and tricks for customizing your phone, optimizing all your settings, using social media (safely), and making the most of apps and widgets. We’ll even teach you how to make calls, because phones can still do that.

  • Set up and customize your new Android phone
  • Take stunning pictures, video, and even selfies
  • Find the best apps to make your life easier and more fun
  • Keep your data secure and private while you browse the internet

New and inexperienced Android users will love the helpful, step-by-step guidance and friendly advice in Android Smartphones For Dummies.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Introduction
    1. About This Book
    2. Foolish Assumptions
    3. Icons Used in This Book
    4. Beyond the Book
    5. Where to Go from Here
  5. Part 1: The Unboxing
    1. Chapter 1: Introducing All Things Android
      1. What Are Android Devices?
      2. Looking at the Different Flavors of Android
      3. Transitioning from an iPhone to an Android: It’s Possible!
    2. Chapter 2: Checking Out and Charging What’s in the Box
      1. Your Contents May Vary
      2. What Should You Keep (and What You Can Discard)
      3. Installing the SIM Card
      4. A Quick Tour of Your Device’s Hardware
      5. Keeping Your Device Charged and Current
      6. Caring for Your Smartphone
    3. Chapter 3: Deciding on Carrier Service
      1. What Are Locked and Unlocked Smartphones?
      2. Big Box Carriers: No, They Aren’t Used for Moving
      3. Checking Out Alternative Carriers
      4. What Can You Do Without Service?
    4. Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Device
      1. Activating Your Phone
      2. Parlez-Vous Français? Android Is Multilingual
      3. Customizing Your Vision Settings
      4. Accessing Wi-Fi
      5. Adding a Gmail Account
      6. Setting Up Security
      7. How About a Couple of Extras?
      8. Setting Up Multiple Users
    5. Chapter 5: Tapping and Swiping Your Way around the Phone
      1. Starting with Standard Navigation
      2. Moving on to Advanced Navigation
  6. Part 2: The Grand Tour
    1. Chapter 6: Unlocking the Secrets of the Screens
      1. The Lock Screen versus the Home Screen(s)
      2. Securing Access to the Phone with the Lock Screen
    2. Chapter 7: G-Whiz: The Google Experience
      1. Keeping Tabs on Your Life
      2. Emailing and Sending Messages
      3. Capturing Special Moments
      4. Figuring Out the Functional Side of Google
    3. Chapter 8: Investigating Apps for Everything
      1. Exploring the Preinstalled Apps
      2. Installing New Apps
      3. Viewing App Information
      4. Moving and Organizing Apps
      5. Sideloading Apps
    4. Chapter 9: Finding Widgets for Your Gadget
      1. What Is a Widget?
      2. Selecting, Placing, and Sizing Widgets
      3. Removing Widgets
    5. Chapter 10: Enjoying Quick Access Features
      1. Settings That Help You Use Your Device
      2. Settings That Help You Use Other Devices
      3. Settings That Help Apps Help You
      4. Editing the Quick Access Screen
    6. Chapter 11: Staying in the Know with Notifications
      1. Receiving Notifications
      2. Using the Notification Drawer
      3. Swiping for More Information
      4. Configuring Notifications
      5. Setting Do Not Disturb
    7. Chapter 12: Customizing Your Settings
      1. Resting Your Eyes with Night Light
      2. Where Did My Memory Go?
      3. Keeping Your Life in Balance with Digital Wellbeing
      4. Understanding the Volume Controls
  7. Part 3: Communicating Anytime, Anywhere
    1. Chapter 13: Texting to Keep in Touch
      1. Exploring Messages
      2. Tap, Tap, Typing and Other Ways to Enter Your Message
      3. Copying, Pasting, and Deleting Texts
      4. Group Texting
      5. Using Third-Party Texting Apps
    2. Chapter 14: Using the Phone as a … Phone
      1. Seeing Who’s Who in Your Life
      2. Making Contact with Your Contacts
      3. Being Prepared for an Emergency
    3. Chapter 15: Browsing the Internet and Maintaining Your Privacy
      1. Feeling at Home with Chrome
      2. Installing Third-Party Browsers
    4. Chapter 16: Keeping It Social
      1. Installing Social Media Apps
      2. Using Social Media
    5. Chapter 17: Smile! Using the Camera
      1. Opening the Camera App
      2. Navigating the Camera Interface
      3. Holding Your Phone for the Best Shot
      4. Editing Your Images
  8. Part 4: Personalizing Just the Way You Like It
    1. Chapter 18: Customizing Your Device
      1. Setting Custom Ring Tones and Notification Sounds
      2. Adding a Splash of Color
      3. Setting Wallpaper Images
      4. Changing the Font Size
    2. Chapter 19: Saying ‘Hey’ to Google
      1. Getting the Most from Your Smartphone with Google Assistant
      2. Setting Up Google Assistant
      3. Creating Google Assistant Routines
  9. Part 5: The Part of Tens
    1. Chapter 20: Ten Cool Tips and Tricks
      1. Send Someone Your Current Location
      2. Double-Tap to Wake Up
      3. Turn Your Smartphone into a Ruler
      4. Take a Screenshot
      5. Access App Context Menus
      6. Switch to One-Handed Mode
      7. Screencast
      8. Tap and Zoom
      9. Disable App Notifications
      10. Use the Two-Finger Swipe
    2. Chapter 21: Ten Settings to Enable
      1. Skip Lock Screen
      2. Wireless Emergency Alerts
      3. Battery Percentage
      4. Dial Pad (DTMF) Tones
      5. Screen Timeout
      6. Night Light
      7. Auto-Rotate Screen
      8. Screen Lock
      9. Emergency Location Service
      10. Find My Device
    3. Chapter 22: Ten Settings to Disable
      1. Turn On Wi-Fi Automatically
      2. Sensitive Notifications
      3. Show Media Recommendations
      4. Identify Songs Playing Nearby
      5. Adaptive Brightness
      6. Add Users from Lock Screen
      7. Show Wallet
      8. Personalize Using App Data
      9. Developer Options
      10. Back Up Using Mobile Data
  10. Index
  11. About the Author
  12. Connect with Dummies
  13. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: Android Smartphones For Dummies
  • Author(s): Jerome DiMarzio
  • Release date: December 2022
  • Publisher(s): For Dummies
  • ISBN: 9781119900382