CHAPTER 2

Customizing Your Phone or Tablet

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To make your phone or tablet work the way you prefer, you can configure its many settings. This chapter shows you how to access the most important settings and use them to personalize the phone or tablet. You learn how to control notifications, audio preferences, screen brightness, and other key aspects of the device’s behavior.

Find the Settings You Need

Choose Which Notifications to Receive

Configure Interruptions and Downtime

Choose Volume and Sound Settings

Set Display Brightness and Wallpaper

Choose Location Access Settings

Secure Your Phone or Tablet with a PIN

Encrypt Your Phone or Tablet for ...

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