Android for Dummies, 2nd Edition

Your comprehensive (and very friendly!) reference guide to Android phones and tablets

You're used to hearing it said that the phone in your pocket or tablet by your bed has more computing power than the entire Apollo 11 space program in the 1960s (or something similarly impressive)--and this is no less true for Android devices than any other. Sounds great--but what does that actually mean you can do with them? The new edition of Android For Dummies reveals all for new and experienced users alike, making it easy to get the most out of the awesome computing power of Android smartphone and tablet devices--from communications and pictures and videos to the wonderful world of 2.8+ million Google apps!

Cutting through the jargon, bestselling tech author Dan Gookin puts you in touch with all the Android features you'll need to know (and many more you'll be pleased to discover!), from setup and configuration to the major features, such as text, email, internet, maps, navigation, camera, and video, as well as synching with your home computer. In addition to getting familiar with these and the latest Android 10 operating system (OS)--in both Google Pixel and Samsung versions--you'll become an expert on the best ways to share your thoughts, videos, and pictures on social media, navigate with Android Auto when driving, and maintain your files so they're orderly and easy to find.
* Explore Android devices, from physical functions to software and online features
* Communicate via email, social media, Google Duo video calls, and more
* Tweak your privacy settings to keep your information secure
* Use Android Auto when driving and see in the dark with Night Light and Dark Mode

Androids may be able to land a spacecraft on the Moon (yet) but there's a whole universe waiting right there in the device at your fingertips--and this book is the perfect place to begin to explore!

List of contents

Introduction 1

Part 1: Your Own Android 7

Chapter 1: An Out-of-the-Box Experience 9

Chapter 2: The On-Off Chapter 21

Chapter 3: Android Tour 33

Chapter 4: Text to Type, Text to Edit 51

Part 2: Stay Connected 65

Chapter 5: Telephone Stuff 67

Chapter 6: Forward Calls, Missed Calls, and Voicemail 79

Chapter 7: The Address Book 87

Chapter 8: Text Me 99

Chapter 9: You've Got Email 109

Chapter 10: Web Browsing 117

Chapter 11: Digital Social Life 129

Part 3: Amazing Android Feats 137

Chapter 12: There's a Map for That 139

Chapter 13: Everyone Say "Cheese!" 151

Chapter 14: Your Digital Photo Album 161

Chapter 15: Music, Music, Music 171

Chapter 16: Various and Sundry Apps 183

Chapter 17: Google Play Shopping 193

Part 4: Nuts and Bolts 205

Chapter 18: It's a Wireless Life 207

Chapter 19: Connect, Share, and Store 221

Chapter 20: Apps and Widgets 241

Chapter 21: Customize and Configure 257

Chapter 22: Security and Privacy 269

Chapter 23: On the Road Again 281

Chapter 24: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Help 293

Part 5: The Part of Tens 307

Chapter 25: Ten Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts 309

Chapter 26: Ten Things to Set Up on Your New Phone 319

Chapter 27: Ten Things to Remember 325

Index 331

About the author

Dan Gookin started it all with the original For Dummies book, DOS For Dummies, in 1991. His trademark style, explaining technology in understandable language spiced with humor, has proved successful; he has written over 160 books which have been translated into more than 30 languages. Dan also maintains a helpful website at www.wambooli.com

Summary

Your comprehensive (and very friendly!) reference guide to Android phones and tablets

You're used to hearing it said that the phone in your pocket or tablet by your bed has more computing power than the entire Apollo 11 space program in the 1960s (or something similarly impressive)--and this is no less true for Android devices than any other. Sounds great--but what does that actually mean you can do with them? The new edition of Android For Dummies reveals all for new and experienced users alike, making it easy to get the most out of the awesome computing power of Android smartphone and tablet devices--from communications and pictures and videos to the wonderful world of 2.8+ million Google apps!

Cutting through the jargon, bestselling tech author Dan Gookin puts you in touch with all the Android features you'll need to know (and many more you'll be pleased to discover!), from setup and configuration to the major features, such as text, email, internet, maps, navigation, camera, and video, as well as synching with your home computer. In addition to getting familiar with these and the latest Android 10 operating system (OS)--in both Google Pixel and Samsung versions--you'll become an expert on the best ways to share your thoughts, videos, and pictures on social media, navigate with Android Auto when driving, and maintain your files so they're orderly and easy to find.
* Explore Android devices, from physical functions to software and online features
* Communicate via email, social media, Google Duo video calls, and more
* Tweak your privacy settings to keep your information secure
* Use Android Auto when driving and see in the dark with Night Light and Dark Mode

Androids may be able to land a spacecraft on the Moon (yet) but there's a whole universe waiting right there in the device at your fingertips--and this book is the perfect place to begin to explore!

Product details

• Authors: D Gookin, Dan Gookin
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781119711353
• ISBN: 978-1-119-71135-3
• No. of pages: 368
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Hardware; Android, End-User Computing, Computer-Ratgeber, Allg. Hardware, Computer Hardware (general)