Getting to know and understanding you smart phone is often as easy as playing around with the handset for the first few weeks. While tinkering around with setting might jumble things up a bit, there are always options to restore phone defaults to get things back into shape. For those who are already familiar with the basics and would like to have a fuller experience with the Google Android, here are some useful tips.
The best thing to do when starting out is to control the active functions. Not only does this save processing resources, but it helps keep battery power consumption low. This is done by activating the power strip of the Android OS. Doing so will bring out a small function box that shows users a list of active functions such as GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and others. This will help users decide which functions to keep enabled and which ones they should shut down. Naturally, functions such as WiFi and GPS should be turned off when not in use.
Another thing that users should do is to customize the menus and icons. The Android has always had the ability to create and name folders that users can utilize to organize their content. With the Android market’s large collection of apps and features, the menu can be easily crammed full of content that could confuse users after a while. Folders will help keep things neat and arranged.
Calls screening is another unique and useful function of the operating system. The Android itself will automatically direct to voicemail any calls from specified contacts. It is an instant call blocker and is something that many users should try out.
Lastly, for folks with physical keyboards, assign shortcuts. The Android OS supports custom made shortcuts for certain menus, this will allow users to instantly jump to any function they need at any time.
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