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Android
Posted: Tue November 19, 2019 5:56 pm
by washing machine
Tell me everything about it. I am unfamiliar and find myself suddenly needing to learn.
Re: Android
Posted: Tue November 19, 2019 7:14 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
What do you want to know? Also, what version do you have? 9 or 10?
Re: Android
Posted: Tue November 19, 2019 7:36 pm
by washing machine
I just upgraded to 10 after getting to know 9 for almost a day.
Tell me what I can do with it.
Re: Android
Posted: Tue November 19, 2019 7:42 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
I haven't upgraded to 10 as of today.
Re: Android
Posted: Tue November 19, 2019 7:52 pm
by washing machine
The gestures feature has made the transition from iOS pretty easy. Also, dark mode is pretty tight.
Re: Android
Posted: Tue November 19, 2019 9:40 pm
by Norah
dark mode is awesome
Re: Android
Posted: Tue November 19, 2019 9:58 pm
by washing machine
It's even better than RM night.
Re: Android
Posted: Tue November 19, 2019 10:04 pm
by washing machine
Now in this thread I will begin sharing helpful android tips I've discovered.
Re: Android
Posted: Tue November 19, 2019 10:05 pm
by washing machine
Tip: Double tapping the power button is a shortcut to opening the camera.
Re: Android
Posted: Tue November 19, 2019 10:42 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
That depends on the phone and setting. I have that turned off
Re: Android
Posted: Tue November 19, 2019 10:43 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
Remember, not every Android phone is the same
Re: Android
Posted: Tue November 19, 2019 11:00 pm
by washing machine
Why do you have that turned off?
Re: Android
Posted: Tue November 19, 2019 11:01 pm
by washing machine
Tip: pressing and holding an app icon for a second brings up options for that app. Some apps can become widgets.
Re: Android
Posted: Tue November 19, 2019 11:49 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
washing machine wrote:Why do you have that turned off?
I have it set so if I swipe my screen from a specific corner, even when locked, the camera opens up
Re: Android
Posted: Wed November 20, 2019 12:07 am
by washing machine
E.H. Ruddock wrote:washing machine wrote:Why do you have that turned off?
I have it set so if I swipe my screen from a specific corner, even when locked, the camera opens up
That's a good way to accidentally open your Google Assistant, friend.
Re: Android
Posted: Wed November 20, 2019 12:09 am
by E.H. Ruddock
washing machine wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:washing machine wrote:Why do you have that turned off?
I have it set so if I swipe my screen from a specific corner, even when locked, the camera opens up
That's a good way to accidentally open your Google Assistant, friend.
Nope. Different setting for that
Re: Android
Posted: Wed November 20, 2019 12:18 am
by washing machine
Here's a good Android question: How can you tell if an app is running in the background?
Re: Android
Posted: Sun November 24, 2019 5:32 am
by washing machine
I've been researching "launchers" and I have a question.
If you add a launcher like Nova, can you delete it later and go back to the Pixel launcher that came with the device?
Re: Android
Posted: Sun November 24, 2019 5:32 am
by washing machine
Google results vary on this issue so I figured I'd consult tech support.
Re: Android
Posted: Sun November 24, 2019 10:44 am
by Sgt. Crackpot
Yep. You can switch between the 2 as well.