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Phones and Tablets
• Android is an open-source operating system (OS) used in smart devices
Developed by Google (2005)
• Phones
• Tablets
• Smart TVs
• Watches
• Cars
• Cameras and much more...
What is Android?
Originally conceived by Andy Rubin for use in digital cameras
Why choose Android?
• Android is the most popular OS on any mobile platform, but why?
• Price
• Choice
• Upgradeability
• Customisability
• Features (more timely)
• USB data and charging
• Open Source (for the techies)
Phones & Tablets
There are so many options it’s ridiculous!
Talk to people and read some reviews...
Trustedreviews.com Techradar.com
1. Amazon Fire HD62. Lenova Yoga Tab 3 Pro3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. Sony Xperia Z3/Z4 Tablet5. Samsung Galaxy Tab S26. Google Pixel C
1. Motorola Moto Z2. Sony Xperia XZ3. Huawei Mate 94. Google Pixel X/XL5. Samsung Galaxy S7/Edge
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Like any OS, there have been different versions over time
Different Versions of OS
Version Code Name Released
7.0-7.1.1 Nougat Aug 2016
6.0 – 6.0.1 Marshmallow Oct 2015
5.0 - 5.1.1 Lollipop Nov 2014
4.4 – 4.4.4 KitKat Oct 2013
4.1.x – 4.3.1 Jelly Bean Jul 2012
4.0.3 – 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich Dec 2011
3.0 – 3.2.6 Honeycomb Feb 2011
2.3.3 – 2.3.7 Gingerbread Feb 2011
2.2 – 2.2.3 Froyo May 2010
7.0 Nougat (August 2016)
• Each android device can seem very different at first but they are really very similar
• USB / Power connector• SD card slot• SIM slot• Sleep / Wake button• Volume Up / Down• Camera Front / Rear • Mic• Speaker• Headphone socket
Hands on your device
• Some devices have physical navigation buttons while others add these functions to the touch screen
Back Home Menu
Muti-tasking or Menu (apps)
Navigation Buttons
Lock Screen Home Screen App Screens
Main Screens
Lock Screen Home Screen App Screens
Main Screens Older Versions
Notifications Activated Settings
Status Bar
This will vary depending on installed apps and notification settings
•Bluetooth•Airplane Mode•Vibration•Silent•Wifi strength•Battery•Time
Older Versions
Swipe up Swipe down (left) Swipe down (right)
On the Home Screen
•Searching•OK Google•Google Now
Notifications Quick Settings
Try 2 finger swipeOK Google – take me to Mcdonalds Walter Rd Morley
Swipe down (Settings Scroll to the right)
On the Home ScreenOlder Versions
•Searching•OK Google•Google Now
Notifications
Quick Settings
Tap and Hold Edit Dock Apps and Widgets
Customising Screens
Use the arrow to switch between apps and widgets
Drag widgets on the screen and resize
Drag app icons on and off dock as well as between pages
Menu Button
Customising ScreensOlder Versions
Switch view between apps and widgets
Select Edit from Menu orDrag apps and widgets between screens
Menu Options change depending on the select current screen or app
Swipe left or right to close
Multi-tasking & Closing Apps
•Shows all running apps•Scroll up/down to see others•Tap to select and switch to app•Tap hold for App info•Swipe to close / tap hold (remove)
Older Versions(long press)
Tips1-Screen Capture
This may vary depending on your device• Have what you want to capture ready on the screen • Press Power/Lock and Volume Down (at the same time) and hold 1-2 seconds
Take a screenshot (capture what's on the screen)
Older VersionsPower/Lock and Home buttons
If Successful• You will see a copy of your screen display shrink into a frame• You may hear a camera shutter sound• A notification may appears (swipe down to see notifications)
Tips2-App Notifications
• Long Press the notification• Tap on App Info• Untick Show Notifications• Tap OK
To Disable Notifications
Tips3-Automatic Updates
• Open the Google Play Store App• Select Menu (Hamburger) or swipe in from the left• Go To Settings• Tap on Auto-update apps• Enable or Disable
To Enable/Disable
• Select Menu (Hamburger) or swipe in from the left• Go To My apps & games• Tap on UPDATE for each individual app or UPDATE ALL• Enable or Disable
To Manually Update Apps
Tips4a-Making App Folders
• Long Press an App Icon (then release)• You should see icons with little crosses• Tap each icon you want to group (they will appear at the bottom)• Swipe down the bottom to group the icons• Tap and hold group and move to the folder• Tap and slide folder out to the desktop page of your choice
To Create a Folder
Removing a Folder is the reverse process
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Tips4b-Making App Folders
• Tap Edit• Tap and hold app icon then drag to Create folder at top of screen• Give the Folder a name (if you like) then OK• Drag other icons onto this new folder• Tap Save when done
Create a Folder
Drag app icons out to remove from folder
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Tips4c-Making App Folders
• Tap and hold app icon then drag to Create folder at top of screen• Give the Folder a name (if you like) then tap +• Select other icons using the checkboxes• Tap Done to save
Create a Folder
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TipsVoice Recognition
• Open the Google App• From the Menu (Hamburger) for to Settings and select Voice• Select “Ok Google” detection• To enable, slide both From the Google app and From and screen• If speech is not being recognised correctly - Retrain voice model
• You can also select different Languages
OK Google!
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Google Play Store Create an Account
Where to get Apps
Use existing Google Account or create one...
Settings -> Accounts -> Google
Play Store
