December 2022
Beginner
288 pages
8h 21m
English
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Chapter 6
Unlocking the Secrets of the Screens
IN THIS CHAPTER
Navigating the lock screen
Exploring the home screen(s)
Keeping your smartphone secure
The majority of your interaction with an Android smartphone happens between two screens: the lock screen and the home screen. In this chapter, you find out how to tell the difference between, and navigate around, these two screens.
The Android operating system enables you to have more than one home screen, something I explain later in this chapter. Therefore, I often refer to the home screen as the “home screen(s).” If you do choose to have more than one home screen, the information in this chapter applies to all of your home screens.
The Lock Screen versus the Home Screen(s)
The easiest way to think about the difference between the lock screen and the home screen is to picture your house. Your house could have a plain, unassuming door. If this door has a small window in it, you might be able to get a quick glance inside the house, but that is about it. The main purpose of the door is to block others from entering your home uninvited. ...
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