Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps: Updated for Android v7 Nougat

by Nick Vandome

Overview

Android is the mobile operating system that is used on the majority of smartphones worldwide. It is a robust and versatile operating system that can be used by any manufacturer to add to their handsets. This means that there is a wide range of Android phones available and also different versions of Android that run on them.

Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps, 2nd edition starts with a detailed look at the different versions of Android, and the range of models of phones that are available. It also explains the relationship with Google and the services that can be used with an Android phone.

The book looks at using the interface of an Android phone including:

Using Home screens

Organizing apps

Viewing notifications

Locking the phone

Searching for items

Accessing the range of Android settings

Syncing with other Android Devices

The book also covers all aspects of the standard communication functions that are now commonplace on smartphones:

Making and receiving calls

Making video calls

Sending text messages

Adding contacts

Sending emails

Browsing the web

Android phones are excellent for a range of mobile entertainment, and the book shows how to listen to music, watch videos and read books. It also deals with taking and viewing photos so that you can use your Android phone as a replacement for a digital camera.

Due to the range of versions of Android and models of phones, Android phones can sometimes appear a bit of a maze. However, Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps, 2nd edition provides a clear guide to navigate through the issues and ensure that you can get the most out of your Android phone, whichever version it is.

Updated for Android v7 Nougat

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781840788747
Publisher:	In Easy Steps Limited
Publication date:	09/25/2019
Series:	In Easy Steps
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.

Table of Contents

1 Introducing Android Phones 7

About Android 8

About Android Phones 9

Updating Android 10

Android Overlays 11

Features of Android 8.0 12

Features of Android 9.0 13

Features of Android Phones 14

SIM Cards 16

Setting Up Your Phone 17

Android and Google 18

Creating a Google Account 20

Using a Touchscreen 22

Using Apps 24

2 Models of Android Phones 25

Samsung Phones 26

Google Phones 28

Sony Phones 29

Motorola Phones 30

HTC Phones 31

Huawei Phones 32

Lenovo Phones 33

LG Phones 34

3 Android Settings 35

Accessing Settings 36

Connections 37

Sounds and Vibration 38

Notifications 39

Display 40

Wallpapers and Themes 41

Advanced Features 42

Device Maintenance 43

Apps 44

Lock Screen and Security 45

Cloud and Accounts 46

General Management 47

Accessibility 48

Software Update 52

About Device 53

Quick Settings 54

4 Around an Android Phone 55

Viewing the Home Screen 56

Navigating Around 57

Adding Apps 58

Moving Apps 59

Working with Favorites 60

Adding Widgets 61

Changing the Background 62

Creating Folders 63

Using Notifications 64

Screen Rotation 66

Using Multiple Windows 67

Locking Your Phone 70

Searching 72

Google Assistant 75

Hey Google 77

Using Google Discover 78

5 Calls and Contacts 83

Adding Contacts 84

Saving Contacts from Calls 86

Saving Contacts from Texts 87

Managing Contacts 88

Editing Contacts 90

Making a Call 92

Receiving a Call 94

Setting Ringtones 97

6 Using the Keyboard 99

Keyboards with Android 100

Selecting Keyboards 101

About the Google Keyboard 102

Keyboard Settings 104

Gboard Shortcuts Bar 106

General Keyboard Shortcuts 108

Adding Text 109

Working with Text 110

7 Messaging and Email 111

Texting Contacts 112

Using Emojis 114

Adding Attachments 116

Glide Typing 117

Setting Up Email 118

Using Gmail 120

Going Hands-free 122

8 Android Apps 123

Apps for Android 124

Google Apps 126

Maps 128

Notes and Memos 130

Social Media 131

Health and Fitness 132

Playing Games 133

Around the Play Store 134

Finding Apps 136

Downloading Apps 138

Uninstalling Apps 140

Updating Apps 142

App Information 144

9 Being Entertained 145

The Google Play Website 146

Music on Android 147

Downloading Music 148

Playing Music 150

Managing Music 153

Movies and TV Shows 156

Obtaining Ebooks 158

Around an Ebook 160

10 Keeping in the Picture 161

Using Cameras 162

Adding Photos 164

Viewing Photos 166

Adding Folders 169

Editing Photos 170

Sharing Photos 172

11 Online with Chrome 173

Android Web Browsers 174

Opening Pages 175

Bookmarking Pages 176

Links and images 178

Using Tabs 179

Being Incognito 180

Browser Settings 181

12 Staying Secure 183

Security Issues 184

About Antivirus Apps 185

Locating Your Phone 186

Index 187