Part of the beauty of smartphones running Google's Android operating system is that they allow a deeper level of customization.
That can be pretty confusing for some people.
If you got a new Android phone for the holidays, here are a few quick tips to get you started.
Note: All Android phones are different. Each manufacturer alters the software a bit, so the screenshots here may look a little different than the phone you have. Just keep in mind that the basics are essentially the same on most devices. We used HTC's One X+ for this demonstration.
When you first turn on your Android phone, you should sign in using your Google Account. This is the same account you use to log into Gmail. When you sync your phone with your Gmail account, your browsing history, calendar, email, etc. will be waiting for you.
You should also agree to back up your phone's data to your Google Account. That way if you lose or have to reset your phone, you can quickly retrieve your settings.
Whenever you download a new app from the Google Play store, you should check the box that says "Allow automatic updating." That way your apps will update to the latest version without asking permission. It'll save you a lot of time.
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