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Learn the basics : New to Android?
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In most apps you can tap
, , or your profile icon
for app-specific settings. Be sure to see what options
are available to you there, too.
Manage cellular data
Understand your data usage. Keep an eye on your data usage and
learn how
to make the most of it. See
which apps use
large amounts of data
and adjust their settings. If your phone is using too much data, you
can also
stop accounts from
auto-syncing.
Use Wi-Fi to conserve cellular data. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, your data will use that network
connection instead of your carrier's network, saving your cellular data for when you need it.
Learn how to
connect to Wi-Fi networks.
Useful to know
Find phone info. To find your phone number, device name, and other information, go to Settings > About
phone.
Tell your phone what to do. Use your phone hands-free with
voice
commands. Tell it to navigate you, and
listen to it speak the directions to you as you drive--it'll even reroute you if you've gone off course. Tell it to
set alarms, find information on the web, make calls.
Never miss a photo opportunity. Automatically open the camera right from your lock screen. Just twist
your phone twice. You can
automatically back up
your photos and videos with your Google account or with
other photo sharing apps available from
Play
Store.
Store your stuff. You have several
storage
options. Store apps and content on your phone. For more
storage space, use an
SD card
for photos, videos, and music. You can open stored items in associated apps,
like Photos to see your photos and videos. For even more storage space, plus the ability to access your
media and files from any internet-connected device (phone, computer, tablet), use cloud storage. Your
Google account
includes free cloud storage on Drive, which has its own app and is also available from the
menu throughout other apps.
Wi-Fi hotspot. You can
use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot
to share your internet connection with your other
devices that need internet access (for example, a laptop or tablet).
Reboot phone. In the unlikely event that your phone becomes unresponsive, frozen, shows a blank or black
screen, or doesn't respond to the
Power
button, you can reboot it. Press & hold the Power button for 7 - 10
seconds. The phone will restart normally.
Certain features, services, and applications are network or carrier dependent and may not be available in all
areas.
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