So you have just received a new and stylish Android phone and you are overwhelmed with its shiny beauty. Having heard of its brilliance and impressive features, I'm sure you can't wait to get started.
Contents1. Disable bloatware2. Secure the device3. Adjust Wi-Fi4 settings. Get a good launcher app5. Activate the Google Assistant6. Check app permissions 7. Configure Device Manager8. Manage notifications9. Configure cloud backup10. Set up a note-taking app
Admittedly, the first sights can be overwhelming when you hold the precious phone in your hands. But then, before you get carried away any further, here are 10 things to do on a new Android phone and they must be done without fail.
After all, you want your new Android phone to have a long and healthy life, right? So, without further ado, let's get started.
Also see :The best new Android apps for June 2017Android phones are known to have bloatware thanks to phone manufacturers or service providers. And what makes them annoying is that you cannot get rid of them unless the phone is rooted. Pretty disappointing, right?
But we are talking about Android and there is always a way around things. If you don't uninstall them, you can keep them disabled so they don't hog RAM and battery. And at the same time, you can get a lite version of the app instead.
All you need to do is head to Settings> Apps, choose the app, and tap Disable.Phones these days contain a lot of sensitive information and we can't stress enough that security is one of the aspects that needs to be taken care of the most. Set up strong security protection like a PIN or pattern, and if the phone has a fingerprint sensor, nothing like it.
Locking and unlocking phones can be a bit annoying, and it's even more annoying if you have to do the same thing in the secure space of your home. For this reason, Android has introduced an awesome feature called Smart Lock.
Additionally, you can also visit Google settings to opt out of personalized ads.
Then there are the app lockers. Although there are many apps in the market, it is quite easy to bypass the lock. So make sure all vulnerabilities are properly covered.
By default, in any phone, Wi-Fi is supposed to switch to cellular data as soon as the phone screen turns off. This setting is bad both for your battery and when you have a cap on your data plan.
The solution is to set the Wi-Fi sleep policy to Never so that the change never happens, even when the phone is idle. To enable this feature, open advanced Wi-Fi settings and set the Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep Never .
Also see: 5 Ways to Boost Your WiFi SignalAnd now that the tweaks are done, it's time to put the customization or customization game all the way. And none can play the customization game like a good Android launcher app. There are many cool launchers and they help give a new look to the phone.
My favorite is the Nova Launcher. With it, you can make a number of tweaks, from gesture supports to app drawer functionality. Also, with the new version, you can have notification badges on icons.
And yes, speaking of icons, don’t forget to download a cool set of icon packs as well.It's the 21st century and you shouldn't be doing all the work yourself. So who would do your job? Google Assistant, of course! Previously only available in Pixel phones, thankfully it's now available in most Android phones running Marshmallow and later.
Activating the Google Assistant is easy as pie and it makes the job incredibly easy. Want to know the details of your hotel reservation? Ask the lady and she'll reveal it to you in a jiffy.
Don't Forget to Check Out 13 Awesome Google Assistant Tricks for Power UsersIt is common human behavior to upload a New phone with lots of apps – photo editors, backup apps, messaging apps, etc. And here again, there is the question of confidentiality.
Some apps have been known to steal user information and data and an important step is to review all Android app permissions.
App permissions can be found in the Settings menu or under the app description in Google Play.
Android Device Manager aka Find my Device can not only find lost or misplaced devices, but also lock and erase lost device.
The best thing about this feature is that the misplaced phone rings at full volume even if it is on silent or the volume is low. Just make sure the Android Device Manager option is enabled in Google Settings (Settings> Google> Security).
Other than that, don’t forget to enable Emergency Info or Owner Info in the settings menu.Notifications are definitely a necessary evil. We cannot do without them or ignore them even if they are annoying. What if you miss a good deal?
If your phone has Android Nougat, notifications can be easily prioritized based on app importance. However, if it's inferior to Android Nougat, there are plenty of apps that help keep the notification shade clear or turn off notifications when you don't need them.
Cloud backup of your photos and documents not only ensures that the phone memory stays clean, but also allows you to access your documents even when the phone is broken or lost.
Setting up Google Drive on Android is simple and easy and the same goes for Google Photos. Plus, Google Photos' cool features let you search for images that the built-in Gallery app can't.
The last but not the least step is to get a good note taking app. And one of my favorite note-taking apps is the lesser-known Google Keep. Whether it's a shopping list, a random note, or a photo you want as a reminder, Keep takes care of it all.
So here are 10 must-do things on your new Android phone. It might seem overwhelming at first, but then you want to get the most out of the new phone, right?
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