Smartphones combine so many functions that they look like a Swiss army knife and surpass all other types of phones. As a result, they have become complex devices, which may require you to spend a lot more time figuring out how to get the most out of them. In addition to the calls and messages you can make on your smartphone, you can take advantage of the expandable features of your phone.
Unpack your device.
Examine the device and find the basic controls. These controls include the power buttons and volume controls, as well as the slots for the power and audio cables. Also note the location of the action bar which makes it easier to navigate your device. This bar includes a home button resembling a house, a back button resembling a backward-facing arrow, and a recent apps button.which will allow you to view the list of all apps running in the background. On some models, these buttons become visible once the smartphone is turned on. You’ll need to plug your phone into a charger before turning it on, as it likely won’t have enough charge for you to do the initial setup.
Insert the SIM card.
It is necessary to be able to connect the telephone to a mobile telephone operator. The location of the SIM card varies from model to model depending on the device manufacturer. The SIM card in some phones may be located either behind the battery, under a flap, or elsewhere on the phone. Consult your phone’s user guide to locate the SIM card.
Insert the SD card.
The removable SD memory card allows you to expand the storage capacity. You do not have to have one, but it may be necessary if you want to install new applications and add multimedia files if you have no more space in the internal memory of your smartphone. The SD card slot can be located under the cover and can hold an SD card, mini SD card or micro SD card (depending on the dimension of the slot). Read the user guide for more information on the type of SD card your phone uses.
Turn on your phone to start the initial setup
. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds to turn on the phone. Thus, the boot will start, which should take a few seconds. Then you will be guided for the configuration.
Select a language.
Thus, you will change the default language of your Android and the language settings of certain applications. The language can always be changed in the phone settings.
Select a Wi-Fi network.
If you have an Internet plan, you can connect directly to the Internet. You can also connect your smartphone to a local Wi-Fi network to speed up network connections or to avoid using your cellular data. Access the notification bar by swiping down to view available networks and select the appropriate hotspot.
To connect to a secure network, you must enter a password. Touch the input field to bring up the keyboard and enter the password.
Log in or create a Google account.
The Android system is developed by Google. You must therefore create a Google account (free), to use the services of Google Play, Gmail, YouTube and many others. Follow the instructions that will appear on your screen to create a Google account or sign in to an existing account. Thus, you will be able to associate this account with your Android device .
Use the Settings app to change the configuration.
This application allows you to change almost all phone settings. For example, you could change notifications, languages, installed apps settings, sounds, etc. From the home screen, tap the icon ( app drawer ) which looks like a grid to display the list of all the apps installed on the phone. Swipe the screen to the right or to the left to see them.
Customize your phone’s ringtone in the Sounds & Notifications section . You can also change the volume level of the ringtone, media contents, alarm and notifications in the Sounds and notifications section .
Secure your phone.
You can activate the lock screen on your smartphone. This can be useful in case the phone is lost or stolen. So no one (someone who found it) could use it. Press the Settings button and go to Security and then select in the Screen lock section one of the available methods. For example, you can choose Pattern by dragging your finger over the dots to make it a pattern of your choice, PIN , Password . Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.
Make sure you don’t forget how to unlock the screen to access the device, otherwise you may lose access to the data on it. In this case, you will have to restore the factory settings, which will cause the internal memory of the phone to be formatted, causing the loss of all the information it contains.
At the end of the procedure, each time the phone goes to sleep, you will have to use the chosen lock method to unlock it. Press the power button to put your phone to sleep and lock it. Press the power button again to turn on the screen. Follow the instructions that will appear on the screen to unlock the screen.
