Android mobile devices are quite popular in the telephony market. Android OS is ideal for phones and tablets. Due to the large amount of memory and high technical characteristics, working with this operating system becomes much easier.
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Experts believe that the popularity of the Android system is increasing due to the constant release of various types of devices on this platform, which have a large number of useful functions in their arsenal. As soon as a new operating system broke into the technology market, users had new opportunities.
In addition to the existing equipment, in the future it is planned to release TVs based on Android, which will undoubtedly become an integral part of modern life. Nowadays, new applications are being actively developed to help synchronize the work between a mobile phone on the Android platform and car devices such as GPS navigators. At the same time, each update of the system firmware expands the functionality of the device, fully adjusting it to the user.
How to synchronize the system with Google?
The Android system opens up a sea of possibilities: using Google Maps, email, etc. To use all services through one Android device, it is enough to synchronize the system with Google. To do this, you just need to enter your data (login and password), after which the OS will independently connect to all applications.
In addition to standard applications, not so long ago completely new developments were published. So, for example, users of communicators Google Voice program will allow you to exchange information without much effort. After synchronizing the device with Google, users will also be able to work with the Play Market application, with which you can install a sea of various games and programs (both paid and free) on your phone or tablet.
Android Secrets for Beginners
To make working with the device on this platform even easier, advanced users have found some useful features. Android secrets will help to optimize the system to the maximum and configure it for you.
The first pretty useful feature is speed dialing. Everyone knows that the Android system has several desktops that host shortcuts for various applications. So, to simplify the set of contacts, just click on an empty spot on the screen, select the menu "Shortcut" and "Contacts", and then mark the most popular number and put it on your desktop. Now dialing this contact will be carried out with one click on the shortcut.
Few people know that there are special characters on the Android keyboard. To open them, you only need a long press on the dot or comma. A set of numbers also opens in the same way.
There are situations when typing large text manually is quite inconvenient. For this, there is such a function as voice search. Not all novice users know the secrets of Android, and it's not so easy to spot a small microphone icon on the Google search bar. Therefore, few people use such a useful feature. But you just need to click on this icon and say a question, which immediately becomes a text.
If after accidentally clicking on the wrong button the open application has disappeared somewhere, then most likely it just collapsed. To return the minimized application to the screen, just hold down the button with the image of a small house and select the one you need from the list.
And these are just a few tips. In fact, there are many more hidden possibilities. Small secrets of the Android will help to establish the operation of the operating system and configure it as much as possible for the user.
How to learn more about the installed system?
Often, users need to know detailed information about a mobile device. For example, Android OS version, processor type, and more. Such data is sometimes required in order to install an application or program. In fact, there is nothing difficult.
Option 1. You can find out some system data using standard settings. It is enough to open the setup menu, then you need to select "About phone". On some devices, a list of system information is then opened. If not all information appears on the screen, you need to click on the item "Software Version". Here you can find basic data about the operating system of the device.
Option 2. This method is suitable for those who need advanced data about the OS. To get this information, you need to download a special program from the Play Market, and then open it. All system information will appear on the screen.
Flashing the Android system
Many users are interested in how to install an operating system with a newer version on their mobile device. However, before setting up the OS, it is worth considering whether Android can be reflashed independently. But this issue is very controversial.
First of all, pay attention to the device. Not all mobile gadgets lend themselves to flashing. Moreover, on Chinese devices this action is not provided at all. Self-intervention in the operating system will only disable the device. So when thinking about how to install an operating system, you should, first of all, decide on which priority in this situation is a newer version or a normally working gadget.
The best programs for synchronizing your device with a PC
Sometimes it is necessary to control a mobile device from a computer. To do this, there are special programs that will help users synchronize Android with a PC.
Android PC Suite makes it possible to make calls and send messages via computer. In addition, with this application you can backup all the data on the device.
ANDROID-SYNC synchronizes contacts, tasks, notes and a calendar, and also installs drivers on a mobile gadget.
My Phone Explorer manages files, phone book and other information through a computer, and also allows you to find out detailed information about the Android device.