Whether its your first Android or you whether its your third or fourth Android phone. Some steps are necessary to perform for Android phones to serve you better.
So, here are the steps to perform once you get your Android phone
1. Set up your Google account
This is the most important step you must do. You should have a gmail account for this.
Your Google account is the heart of your Android device, and by syncing it you will have access to services like Google Play, Gmail, Google Now, and more. In case you just missed syncing your Google account Simply navigate to Settings > Add Account (located under the Accounts heading) then click Google from the list of options. If you do not have a Google account you can create one at this time by tapping New when prompted. Otherwise, tap Existing and enter the credentials of the Google account you wish to sync with your Android phone. Once you have signed into your account you will be asked to choose which items to sync with your phone. I recommend checking the boxes next to Contacts, Calendar, and Gmail, which will keep your address book, Google calendars, and email synced across devices using the same Google account.
2. Add your contacts
The quickest way to add contacts to your phone is by syncing with your Google account If you don't have your contacts synced to your Gmail account then you can just import by making a vcard(.vcf file) on your SD card and then open it on your new device. All your contacts will be transferred. Alternately, you can also transfer all your contacts to phone sim card(but they have memory to handle only 250 contacts) and transfer to your new Android
3. Set up a Password
Securing your phone is now-a-days very important as most of us rely on our phones to a large extent
Android lets you secure your phone by : a 4-digit PIN, an unlock pattern, a password, or Face Unlock. You can edit passcode settings by navigating to Settings > Security> Personal>Security menu>Screen lock. Choose the passcode method you wish to use. The two recommended methods are Pattern and PIN, as they tend to be easily remembered, quickly entered, and reliable. Face Unlock is a fun way to access your device, but it can be a bit clumsy
4. Customizing your Homescreen
One of the best things in Android Phone is you can add widgets for everyday use
You Android device’s numerous homescreens can be customized with applications, widgets, and folders, personalizing the look and feel of the operating system while making it easy to access the services you use most. To arrange items on a homescreen (or move them to a different homescreen), simply long-press the icon or widget and drag it to its new location. Drag icons on top of each other to create folders, a great way to organize apps and services. To add an item to your homescreen, open the Applications menu and long-press the app shortcut you wish to add. Drag it our of the app drawer and on to the desire homescreen. The same can be done for widgets.
5. Personalize sounds and ringtones
To edit device sound settings, navigate to Settings>Sound>Device subheading. From the Sound menu you can adjust volume levels for ringtones, notifications, and other system sounds as well as edit vibration settings and more. Choose a ringtone by tapping Phone ringtone. You can choose from the default options presented by Google or from your personal audio library stored on the device’s internal memory. Likewise, you can choose a notification sound by tapping Default notification
From the Sound menu you can also choose other system sound and vibration settings, such as haptic feedback, screen lock sound, and dial pad touch tones.
.Enable Google Now
Google Now is your personal voice assistant as we have Siri in iPhone and recently we have Corona in WP 8.1.
Open the Google Search app by tapping the search bar at the top of any homescreen. Tap the Menu (three vertical dots) button in the lower righthand corner (the keyboard may initially obscure this portion of the screen — close it), then tap Settings. Toggle Google Now to the On position.
. Download Apps and Games
The Android app store has millions of apps to choose from and suit your needs. So download games and applications by heading to Play Store and enjoy!!!!
So, friends these were the few things that you should perform on your new Android phones. Do recommend this post to your friends.
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So, here are the steps to perform once you get your Android phone
1. Set up your Google account
This is the most important step you must do. You should have a gmail account for this.
Your Google account is the heart of your Android device, and by syncing it you will have access to services like Google Play, Gmail, Google Now, and more. In case you just missed syncing your Google account Simply navigate to Settings > Add Account (located under the Accounts heading) then click Google from the list of options. If you do not have a Google account you can create one at this time by tapping New when prompted. Otherwise, tap Existing and enter the credentials of the Google account you wish to sync with your Android phone. Once you have signed into your account you will be asked to choose which items to sync with your phone. I recommend checking the boxes next to Contacts, Calendar, and Gmail, which will keep your address book, Google calendars, and email synced across devices using the same Google account.
2. Add your contacts
The quickest way to add contacts to your phone is by syncing with your Google account If you don't have your contacts synced to your Gmail account then you can just import by making a vcard(.vcf file) on your SD card and then open it on your new device. All your contacts will be transferred. Alternately, you can also transfer all your contacts to phone sim card(but they have memory to handle only 250 contacts) and transfer to your new Android
3. Set up a Password
Securing your phone is now-a-days very important as most of us rely on our phones to a large extent
Android lets you secure your phone by : a 4-digit PIN, an unlock pattern, a password, or Face Unlock. You can edit passcode settings by navigating to Settings > Security> Personal>Security menu>Screen lock. Choose the passcode method you wish to use. The two recommended methods are Pattern and PIN, as they tend to be easily remembered, quickly entered, and reliable. Face Unlock is a fun way to access your device, but it can be a bit clumsy
4. Customizing your Homescreen
One of the best things in Android Phone is you can add widgets for everyday use
You Android device’s numerous homescreens can be customized with applications, widgets, and folders, personalizing the look and feel of the operating system while making it easy to access the services you use most. To arrange items on a homescreen (or move them to a different homescreen), simply long-press the icon or widget and drag it to its new location. Drag icons on top of each other to create folders, a great way to organize apps and services. To add an item to your homescreen, open the Applications menu and long-press the app shortcut you wish to add. Drag it our of the app drawer and on to the desire homescreen. The same can be done for widgets.
5. Personalize sounds and ringtones
To edit device sound settings, navigate to Settings>Sound>Device subheading. From the Sound menu you can adjust volume levels for ringtones, notifications, and other system sounds as well as edit vibration settings and more. Choose a ringtone by tapping Phone ringtone. You can choose from the default options presented by Google or from your personal audio library stored on the device’s internal memory. Likewise, you can choose a notification sound by tapping Default notification
From the Sound menu you can also choose other system sound and vibration settings, such as haptic feedback, screen lock sound, and dial pad touch tones.
.Enable Google Now
Google Now is your personal voice assistant as we have Siri in iPhone and recently we have Corona in WP 8.1.
. Download Apps and Games
The Android app store has millions of apps to choose from and suit your needs. So download games and applications by heading to Play Store and enjoy!!!!
So, friends these were the few things that you should perform on your new Android phones. Do recommend this post to your friends.
Follow Me ON Facebook Nikhil Sharma
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