--For dummies.

Includes index

Introduction -- Part 1: The unboxing. Introducing all things Android ; Checking out charging what's in the box ; Deciding on carrier service ; Setting up your device ; Tapping and swiping your way around the phone -- Part 2: The grand tour. Unlocking the secrets of the screens ; G-whiz: the Google experience ; Investigating apps for everything ; Finding widgets for your gadget ; Enjoying quick access features ; Staying in the know with notifications ; Customizing your settings -- Part 3: Communicating anytime, anywhere. Texting to keep in touch ; Using the phone as a... phone ; Browsing the Internet and maintaining your privacy ; Keeping it social ; Smile! Using the camera -- Part 4: Personalizing just the way you like it. Customizing your device ; Saying "hey" to Google -- Part 5: The part of tens. Ten cool tips and tricks ; Ten settings to enable ; Ten settings to disable

Android Smartphones For Dummies is the all-new guide to Android phones with the familiar Dummies charm everyone loves. This book will give Android rookies a crash-course in how to use these popular phones. You'll go beyond the basics of texting and taking photos--we'll walk you through all the pro tips and tricks for customizing your phone, optimizing all your settings, using social media (safely), and making the most of apps and widgets. We'll even teach you how to make calls, because phones can still do that

"Learning made easy"--Cover

"Get started with the Android operating system ; set up and customize your device ; send messages, take photos, and download apps"--Cover