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Beginner’s Guide #3: How to set up a new Android phone
New to Android? We'll have you up and running in a matter of minutes with our beginner's guide
The excitement is palpable. You’ve unwrapped your shiny new Android phone, charged the battery, and inserted the Sim. You’re ready to roll. Here’s what happens next…
Powering up
With most Android phones, as soon as you switch the handset on, a picture of the familiar robot logo is what welcomes you. Touch this and you’ll be shown how to use the onscreen virtual keyboard. This is also where you create the Google account that you will need, among other things, for buying apps. If you already have a Googlemail (or Gmail) account then you can use this instead.
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Beginner’s Guide #1: How to download an Android app
Our beginner's guide to Android starts with a look at how to download apps - direct from the market or using QR barcodes.
If you’re new to Android, the first thing you need to learn is how you can personalise your phones functions by downloading small pieces of software called ‘apps’. Android phones come with their own app shops built in – most likely, you’ll see a shopping bag icon with the word ‘Market’ written below. Click on it, and you’ll visit the Android Market. If you know what you’re looking for, you can simply search for the name of the app you’re after. Many apps are free, but some require payment. You’ll often find paid-for apps have a free ‘lite’ version of read more
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Beginner’s Guide #2: How to keep your Android phone secure
Our Top 7 tips for keeping your phone safe
