New Android Phone ? Congratulations!!! Android is a powerful platform, but not for all because many people unable to take advantage of all of its tricks. Whether you just bought a Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One or a budget Android handset, here are some tips for your new Android phone.
1. Get some widgets, Organize your home screen.
Put information and quick commands front and center on your phone by widgets, quick actions like like note-taking, bookmarks and navigation shortcuts, one for news and information and another for phone settings.
2. Set up Google Play to stream your music collections
Streaming my music from Google Play, freeing up space on the phone for more photos, videos and apps.
3. Use the Google Play website to install apps remotely
Visit Google Play on your phone and connect youe Google account, you can remotely install app through the Google Play Website.
4. Set your app to update automatically
Just go to the Google Play app, hit your menu button, and go to Settings, then check the box for “Auto-update apps.”
5. Get a gesture Keyboard
You’ve got a few options for gesture typing on Android. Buy SwiftKey or Swype Both apps will walk you through the setup process when you open them for the first time.
6. set up Google Now
Google Now is a virtual assistant, provide information automatically based on where you are and what you search for. To enable Google Now, open up the Google Search app and go into settings. Flip on the switch for “Google Now” to on.
7. Get an app for Remote find and wipe
Download a third-party app to keep your phone secure in case it gets stolen or lost.
8. Take advantage of refunds
Unfortunately you have downloaded an app from Play Store you didn't need, within 15 minutes you can get your money back. To get the refund, just go back to the app's page in Google Play. As long as you bought the app within 15 minutes, you'll see a "refund" button. The app will uninstall, and you'll get your money back.
9. Download Maps for offline use.
Go into Maps on your phone, hit the menu button, and select “Make available offline.”
10. Download Chrome if you don't have it.
If your phone doesn’t come with Chrome, pick it up from the Google Play store.
