July 2015
Intermediate to advanced
480 pages
14h 19m
English
Overview
If you own or are considering a new Android smartphone, My
Android Phone is your must-have companion.
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping
your Android 5 (Lollipop) phone working just the way you want.
Learn how to:
• Master Android 5’s new tools, improved
interface, and best shortcuts
• Quickly set up your phone, Google account, and Wi-Fi
connection
• Play and organize all your media: music, photos,
YouTube videos, movie rentals, eBooks, and more
• Efficiently manage your life: contacts, events, and
more
• Connect securely via VPNs
• Link to nearby Android devices via Wi-Fi Direct
• Use one app to manage all your email accounts, not
just Gmail
• Discover today’s fastest Chrome web browser
shortcuts
• Bookmark and share the sites you visit
• Browse the web “incognito,” without
leaving evidence on your phone
• Use Google Maps and Google Now to find any
destination
• Discover great new apps and games in the Google Play
Store--even great freebies
• Create amazing images with Panorama and Photo
Spheres
• Customize everything from ringtones to wallpaper and
widgets
• Use Google Wallet to pay for items and send or
receive money
• Optimize battery life and uncover apps that are
draining power
• Control data usage to avoid costly overages
• Use your phone with a new Android Wear
smartwatch
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