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[br][p]Things looked shaky for Android in its first year or two, but it has overtaken Windows as the most popular computing platform in the world. [br][p]
[br][h3]Configure a secure lock screen[/h3][p]Android phones all offer various forms of secure lock screens. Most phones will prompt you to do this during setup now, and you should. The defaults are PIN, pattern, and password. Most devices now offer fingerprint security which will probably be the fastest way to unlock your device. To control your lock screen, head to the system settings, and find the Security menu.[br][p]
[br][h3]Disable/uninstall bloatware[/h3][p]Most phones come with some apps pre-installed that you won't want to keep around. Luckily, they can be dealt with these days. Some pre-installed bloat can be uninstalled normally by using the Play Store or finding it in the app settings menu. However, anything that's part of the system image is non-removable. What you can do is disable it by opening the app menu from the main system settings and finding the app in your list.[br][p]
[br][h3]Find my phone[/h3][p]We have all occasionally lost track of a phone. Maybe it was hiding in the couch cushions or sitting on the kitchen counter. Don't go crazy looking for your phone next time; just use Google's "Find my phone" tool (previously known as Android Device Manager). You can access this via the web on a mobile device or computer. Simply log into your Google account, and choose your missing phone from the drop down menu.[br][p]
[br][h3]Add mobile data tracking[/h3][p]Data caps are common across mobile carriers, and data rates just keep getting faster. To make sure you don't blow through your monthly allotment, visit the data usage menu in the system settings. Some phones call this something a little different, but it's always right near the top. Here, you can set your plan reset date, create a warning threshold, and even have data automatically disabled when you're about to incur an overage.[br][p]
[br][h3]Choose Do Not Disturb settings[/h3][p]Android's notification settings are a bit confusing right now. Not only do OEMs often change the terminology, but Google itself has revamped it a few times in recent updates. You'll find the settings for this feature either in your volume popup when you hit the toggle or by going into the system settings for notifications (usually Sound and Notification). It will be called Do Not Disturb on most devices. In this menu, you can choose when DND is toggled on automatically, what is blocked, and if any contacts are allowed to ring through anyway.[br][p]
[br][h3]Digital Wellness[/h3][p]Maybe you spend too much time on your phone sometimes, but Android 9 Pie has some tools to help you avoid that. The Digital Wellness suite (on select devices) shows you what apps you've been using, for how long, and offers ways to stop that from happening. The settings menu breaks down apps on a chart, and lets you set a time limit for apps you want to cut back. The chart tracks notifications and unlocks as well.[br][p]
[br][h3]Make sure your photos back up automatically[/h3][p]There's nothing worse than losing or breaking a phone only to realize your photos aren't backed up. You can avoid this by simply opening the Google Photos app and following the prompts to enable auto-backup. The default mode is "high quality" and unlimited space. This compresses your photos, but they look surprisingly good. If you want to save the original image, you can opt to use your Drive storage space.[br][p]
[br][h3]"OK Google" voice match[/h3][p]Google search is at the heart of all Android phones, and you can start searching at any time just by saying "OK Google." This works on the home screen and in the search box automatically, but if you go into the search settings, you can get OK Google working everywhere. In the search settings, go to Voice > Voice Match. Just turn on the "Access with Voice Match" option and the phone will have you say "OK Google" a few times to learn your voice. Now you can use the hotword any time the device is awake from any screen. [p]
[br][h3]Google Assistant[/h3][p]Did you set up OK Google? If so, you've got two ways to access the Google Assistant. To access Assistant, use OK Google or long-press the home button. Then, just start talking. This feature was exclusive to the Pixel for a few months, but it has since rolled out to all Android phones running Marshmallow or higher. Assistant understands more context and natural language than Google's old voice search feature, and it can be integrated with third-party services like IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings, and Nest.[br][p]
[br][h3]Use screen pinning[/h3][p]If you need to hand your phone to someone else, you don't necessarily want them snooping around in other apps. This is easy to prevent -- just pin the screen. This should be enabled by default on most devices, but if it's not, check the security menu. Tap the pin icon on any app in the multitasking interface and you can lock the screen to just that app. In Pie with the horizontal app switcher, you need to long-press on the app icon in the overview interface to select "Pin."[br][p]
[br][h3]Swipe input on the keyboard (most devices)[/h3][p]Tapping with your thumbs is okay as an input method, but most phones have swipe input built-in too. Give it a shot by dragging across the letters for each word. The accuracy varies by device, but you can also install a different keyboard that might suit you better.[h3]
[/h3][h3]Manage default apps[/h3][p]Many actions on Android will ask you to set a default app, but what if you decide you don't like that default anymore? Some phones have a dedicated default app settings menu (e.g. Samsung), but the surest way to clear out those defaults is to find the app in the app menu under the main system settings. When you look at the info page for an app, there will be a button toward the bottom to view and clear the defaults.[br][p]
[br][h3]Turn on Developer Options[/h3][p]Google hides some of the more advanced tools in a special Developer Options menu that you'll have to enable to get at things like animation speed, USB debugging, and app standby (which I'll get to momentarily). To turn on Developer Options, open the "About phone" menu at the bottom of the system settings and find the build number. Tap on that seven times and you'll get a message that you are a developer.[p]
[br][h3]Autofill service[/h3][p]If you've got Android 8.0 on your phone or tablet, you don't have to type in a password ever again. Well, you'll have to do it less. Visit your input settings and open the advanced menu to enable autofill for usernames and password. By default, you can enable Google's autofill service, which is tied into Chrome.[br][p]
[br][h3]Screen casting[/h3][p]Do you have a $35 Chromecast or Android TV? If so, you can do more than stream video to it. Android devices can mirror the entire display onto your TV, and it's essentially foolproof. On stock Android devices (and a few more) there is a Cast icon in the Quick Settings.[br][p]
[br][h3]Notification Channels[/h3][p]Starting in Android 8.0 Oreo, Google made it easier to cut down on the notification noise. Apps now have notification channels, so you can change how their various alerts appear (and whether they appear at all). To edit a notification channel, go to the app's info screen or long-press on a notification and tap "Details." On Pie, you can tap the info button and then go to Notifications. Here, you can turn each channel on or off, change the way it appears, and more.[p]
[br][h3]Customize quick settings[/h3][p]The quick settings are the settings toggles visible at the top of the notification panel (most devices) and in the fully expanded quick settings UI. On most devices, you can access them by swiping down twice. Customizing these is something everyone should do when getting a new device, and the process is much more consistent than it used to be.[br][p]
[br][h3]Use (and remove) factory reset protection[/h3][p]Way back in version 5.1, Android added factory reset protection, which is nice should your phone ever be stolen. The thief won't be able to reset and log into the phone without first knowing your Google password. However, you might also accidentally lock the new owner out of your phone (or even yourself) if you sell it. Factory reset protection is enabled automatically when you have a secure lock screen enabled. Make sure you don't reset your phone less than 24 hours after changing your Google password, or you'll trigger a 72-hour anti-theft lockout.[br][p]
[br][h3]Sideload (safe) apps[/h3][p]The Play Store has plenty of apps, but if you want to branch out a little, there are safe ways to do that. First, head into the security settings on your device and enable "Unknown sources." That will let you install APKs downloaded from outside the Play Store. Some of the popular ones are the Amazon Appstore, F-Droid, and APK Mirror.[br][p]
[br][h3]Save offline maps[/h3][p]Google Maps includes support for saving maps offline, and the feature was recently expanded to be more powerful. It's not easy to find, though. Find the area you want to save offline, then tap in the search bar at the top of the screen. Close the keyboard and scroll the the bottom and you'll see the option to download.[br][p][br][h3]And much more…[/h3] |
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