Android Phones For Dummies

Your full-color guide to all the things you need to know about your Android phoneCongratulations on your new phone, and welcome to the world of Android! Whether you're an old hat looking to make sense of a new model or a newbie who's too afraid to even take it out of the box, this fun and friendly guide arms you with the knowledge to make your Android phone your minion. Written by popular and bestselling author Dan Gookin, this new edition of Android Phones For Dummies makes it easy to set up and configure your phone, get up and running with texting and emailing, access the Internet, maps, and camera, navigate with GPS, synch with a PC, and so much more.Approaching all the features of Android phones from the perspective of someone who's either new to technology or wary of working with a new device, this hands-on guide walks you through the basics and moves on to help you tackle more advances features, like dialing tricks to forward calls, working with predictive text, accessing special characters, manipulating the touch screen, and using a USB connection to synchronize your stuff.* Set up your phone, get connected, and start browsing* Shoot photos and videos, play games, and listen to music* Keep in touch using email, texting, and social media* Get the scoop on Google Voice typingIf you want to learn the ins and outs of your new Android phone in order to get things done, you've come to the right place!

Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started with Your Android Phone 7Chapter 1: Hello, Phone! 9Chapter 2: The On/Off Chapter 21Chapter 3: The Android Tour 31Chapter 4: Text to Type, Text to Edit 47Part II: Reach Out and Touch Someone 59Chapter 5: It's a Telephone 61Chapter 6: Missed Calls and Voicemail 77Chapter 7: The Address Book 85Chapter 8: Text Messaging Mania 99Chapter 9: Email This and That 109Chapter 10: Out On the Web 125Chapter 11: Digitally Social 137Part III: Amazing Phone Feats 151Chapter 12: There's a Map for That 153Chapter 13: Pics and Vids 165Chapter 14: O Sweet Music! 181Chapter 15: Apps Various and Sundry 195Chapter 16: Shop at the Play Store 209Part IV: Nuts and Bolts 221Chapter 17: No Wires, Ever! 223Chapter 18: Share and Store 235Chapter 19: The Apps?]and?]Widgets Chapter 247Chapter 20: Customize and Configure 259Chapter 21: Android Phone Security 271Chapter 22: On the Road Again 281Chapter 23: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Help 289Part V: The Part of Tens 301Chapter 24: Ten Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts 303Chapter 25: Ten Things to Remember 313Index 319