Android Phone and Tablet Essential Training
2h 5mBeginner2023-02-10
Authors
Dan Gookin
Creator, Teacher, and Technology Writer with 20+ years of experience
Course details
This detailed course—fully updated to cover the latest Android operating system—helps Android users get the most out of their smartphone or tablet. Join Dan Gookin as he provides a comprehensive tour of the different Android operating system features you can use on your device.
Dan begins with basic Android operations, as well as how to share on Android devices and connect Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. He then shows how to use all the phone features, from email and texting to voice/video calls. Discover how to find and use apps, browse the web on your device, and capture compelling video and images. Plus, learn how to maintain your Android device, guard your privacy, and troubleshoot common problems.
Dan begins with basic Android operations, as well as how to share on Android devices and connect Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. He then shows how to use all the phone features, from email and texting to voice/video calls. Discover how to find and use apps, browse the web on your device, and capture compelling video and images. Plus, learn how to maintain your Android device, guard your privacy, and troubleshoot common problems.
Skills covered
G6LGPixelNexusGalaxySamsungGalaxy NoteXperiaSonyDevicesAndroid DevelopmentAndroidMobile DevelopmentGoogleEssential TrainingBusiness Software and Tools
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Your own Android
- 02 - What you should know
1. Discovering Android
- 03 - Exploring the device
- 04 - Using the home screen
- 05 - Launching and running apps
- 06 - Working with text
- 07 - Understanding the sharing concept
- 08 - Obtaining apps, games, and books
2. Customizing Your Android
- 09 - Connecting with Wi-Fi
- 10 - Pairing a Bluetooth peripheral
- 11 - Adding and managing accounts
- 12 - Configuring the home screen
- 13 - Organizing apps
- 14 - Setting up widgets
- 15 - Managing notifications
3. Connecting with People
- 16 - Working with your contacts
- 17 - Making phone calls
- 18 - Accessing more phone features
- 19 - Composing and receiving email
- 20 - Texting your contacts
4. Getting Things Done
- 21 - Taking a picture
- 22 - Recording video
- 23 - Managing your pictures and videos
- 24 - Browsing the web
- 25 - Finding things on the map
- 26 - Setting and checking events
- 27 - Screencasting
- 28 - Sharing the mobile data connection
- 29 - Synchronizing with a computer
5. Android Security
- 30 - Configuring the screen lock
- 31 - Exploring security features
- 32 - Protecting your privacy
6. Troubleshooting
- 33 - Fixing various problems
- 34 - Saving battery power
- 35 - Monitoring data consumption
Conclusion
- 36 - Next steps