Learn how to expand your Android's potential by adding apps and media from the Google Play store. Find out how to obtain a free app, buy an ebook or music, rent a TV show or movie, and add items you're not ready to obtain to your Google Play wish list.
- [Instructor] Your Android has access…to a virtually unlimited supply…of apps, music, movies, eBooks, and more.…You can use these items to expand what the device can do.…The place you visit to find new apps and media…is a digital store called Google Play.…Launch the Play Store app.…The app might be found on the home screen…or you can look for it on the apps drawer.…Now, if you're prompted to accept the terms of use, do so.…Tap the agree or accept button.…Here, you see the top level of the Play Store app…as indicated by the side menu icon in the upper left corner.…
If you don't see this icon,…tap the back arrow until it shows up.…And to start, I'm going to choose the Home tab.…Apps and media on Google Play are either free…or available for rent or purchase.…Free items are appealing, so I'll show them first.…For example, say you want a new app.…The Home tab lists apps.…Games are also shown, but they do have their own tab.…Now, you can browse for or search for items.…To browse, tap a top level category.…These scroll left and right.…
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3/2/2018- Exploring basic Android operations
- Manipulating the touch screen
- Connecting with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Managing apps
- Creating contacts
- Receiving and sending email
- Handling phone calls and accessing voicemail
- Browsing the web
- Taking photos and videos
- Getting directions and finding locations
- Making appointments and setting alarms and timers
- Managing file storage
- Extending battery life
- Monitoring data usage
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome47s
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1. Android Operations
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Discovering Android4m 11s
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Exploring the home screen4m 25s
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Entering text4m 11s
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Editing text2m 24s
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Using apps3m 24s
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2. Customize and Configure
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Setting a screen lock3m 36s
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Managing accounts2m 57s
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Customizing the home screen5m 21s
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Obtaining apps and media5m 58s
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Making the Wi-Fi connection4m 26s
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Connecting with Bluetooth3m 13s
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3. The Address Book
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Exploring the address book3m 42s
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Creating a contact3m 33s
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Editing contacts3m 50s
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4. Email
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Configuring email accounts2m 42s
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Composing a new message2m 7s
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Understanding attachments3m 16s
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Managing email2m 39s
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Texting4m 46s
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5. Make the Call
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Talking on the phone3m 17s
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Customizing the call4m 4s
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Accessing voicemail3m 12s
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6. Explore the Web
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Browsing the web2m 55s
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Working with tabs2m 16s
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Managing bookmarks2m 44s
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7. Camera Central
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Snapping a still shot4m 34s
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Recording video3m 48s
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Managing images3m 57s
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8. From Here to There
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Getting directions2m 45s
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Managing your places3m 55s
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9. Plan Your Day
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Reviewing appointments2m 57s
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Creating new events4m 33s
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Setting alarms and timers3m 43s
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10. Sync, Store, and Share
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Exploring Android storage3m 11s
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Sharing and swapping files3m 19s
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Screencasting2m 18s
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11. Troubleshoot Your Android
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Finding and fixing problems2m 27s
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Extending battery life3m 16s
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Monitoring data usage4m 8s
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Conclusion
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Next steps50s
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