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Top 10 Android Tips & Tricks

September 13, 2016

Top 10 Android Tips & TricksSeptember 13, 2016


September 13, 2016

Agenda...

● Library news updates● Library services for your Android device● Top 10 Android tips & tricks● Helpful resources


September 13, 2016

Library news updates...


September 13, 2016

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September 13, 2016

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September 13, 2016

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September 13, 2016

Library Services for your Android Device


September 13, 2016

Downloadable Books & Magazines

● Get Books● Getting Started● OverDrive How-to Videos● eMagazines Help● OverDrive Help● NHDBooks Help● Get OverDrive App

https://nh.overdrive.com/nh-hooksett/content

https://nh.overdrive.com/nh-hooksett/content

http://help.overdrive.com/customer/en/portal/articles/1481745-android

http://help.overdrive.com/customer/en/portal/articles/1481745-android

http://help.overdrive.com/#videos

http://help.overdrive.com/#videos

http://help.overdrive.com/#videos?nook_per

http://help.overdrive.com/#videos?nook_per

http://help.overdrive.com/#default

http://help.overdrive.com/#default

https://nhdbooks.blogspot.com/p/device-guide.html

https://nhdbooks.blogspot.com/p/device-guide.html

http://app.overdrive.com/

http://app.overdrive.com/


September 13, 2016

Downloadable Books

● Get Books● Getting Started● Cloud Library Help● Get Cloud Library App

https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/GMILCS/Browse

https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/GMILCS/Browse

http://yourcloudlibrary.com/index.php/en-us/how-it-works

http://yourcloudlibrary.com/index.php/en-us/how-it-works

http://yourcloudlibrary.com/index.php/en-us/support/installation-account

http://yourcloudlibrary.com/index.php/en-us/support/installation-account

http://yourcloudlibrary.com/index.php/en-us/

http://yourcloudlibrary.com/index.php/en-us/


September 13, 2016

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● Online Language Learning● Career & College Test Prep ● Ancestry Library Edition● Consumer Reports● EBSCOHost Alerts - Full-Text Magazine Issues

(Video)● Online Catalog to Manage Your Library Account

(Mobile & Desktop)

http://www.hooksettlibrary.org/2013/12/21/new-online-language-learning-service/

http://www.hooksettlibrary.org/2013/12/21/new-online-language-learning-service/

http://www.hooksettlibrary.org/2015/12/21/11017/

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http://www.hooksettlibrary.org/research/genealogy/

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http://www.hooksettlibrary.org/research/consumer-reviews/

http://www.hooksettlibrary.org/research/consumer-reviews/

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http://support.ebsco.com/training/flash_videos/journal_alerts/journal_alerts.html

http://findit.gmilcs.org/polaris/Search/default.aspx?ctx=13.1033.0.0.1&type=Simple

http://findit.gmilcs.org/mobile/org/13


September 13, 2016



September 13, 2016

Android Version History

Code name Version number

Initial release date API level

N/A1.0 23 September 2008 1

1.1 9 February 2009 2

Cupcake 1.5 27 April 2009 3

Donut 1.6 15 September 2009 4Eclair 2.0 – 2.1 26 October 2009 5–7

Froyo 2.2 – 2.2.3 20 May 2010 8

Gingerbread 2.3 – 2.3.7 6 December 2010 9–10

Honeycomb 3.0 – 3.2.6 22 February 2011 11–13

Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 – 4.0.4 18 October 2011 14–15

Jelly Bean 4.1 – 4.3.1 9 July 2012 16–18

KitKat 4.4 – 4.4.4 31 October 2013 19–20

Lollipop 5.0 – 5.1.1 12 November 2014 21–22

Marshmallow 6.0 – 6.0.1 5 October 2015 23

Nougat 7.0 22 August 2016 24

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Cupcake


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Donut


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Eclair


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Froyo


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Gingerbread


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Honeycomb


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Ice_Cream_Sandwich


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Jelly_Bean


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_KitKat


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Lollipop


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Marshmallow


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Nougat



September 13, 2016Top 10 Android Tips & Tricks ~ September 13, 2016

#1>How do I check for and install updates

on my device?6.0 = Marsh-mellow

https://www.android.com/versions/marshmallow-6-0/








#2>How do I customize

my Home screen

● Adding shortcuts● ...for apps● ...for bookmarks

● Removing shortcuts● Creating folders● Adding widgets

>Support.google.com/playedition/answer/2781850?hl=en

https://support.google.com/playedition/answer/2781850?hl=en





#3>How do I quickly

uninstall apps? >Support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2521768?hl=en

https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2521768?hl=en





#4>How do I mirror or cast my device on

my HDTV? >Support.google.com/chromecast/answer/6059461?hl=en

https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/6059461?hl=en



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mP7QRtzsnE



#5>How do I run apps from my SD card?

>Support.google.com/android-one/answer/6088895?hl=en

https://support.google.com/android-one/answer/6088895?hl=en





#6>How do change the

default apps?>Support.google.com/nexus/answer/6

271667?hl=en&ref_topic=6271616

https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6271667?hl=en&ref_topic=6271616





#7>How do I change

which apps I receive notifications from?



#8>How do I add a user?

>Support.google.com/nexus/answer/2865944?hl=en

https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/2865944?hl=en






#9>How do I manage

photos?>Support.google.com/photos/?hl=en#

topic=6128818

>Androidcentral.com/gallery-or-photos-android-which-should-you-use

https://support.google.com/photos/?hl=en#topic=6128818



http://www.androidcentral.com/gallery-or-photos-android-which-should-you-use





#10>How do I backup my

device?>Digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-back-up-your-android-smartphone-to-pc/

>Androidpit.com/how-to-back-up-everything-on-android

http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-back-up-your-android-smartphone-to-pc/




https://www.androidpit.com/how-to-back-up-everything-on-android




September 13, 2016

Bonus Tips...


September 13, 2016

Privacy Settings for Android

● Settings → Connections → turn off all

● Settings → location (off)

● Settings→ more → Security

● Enable password lock

● Enable encrypt device

● Configure device administrators

● Unknown sources (uncheck)

● Verify apps (check)

● Orbot (proxy with Tor for Android)>> https://guardianproject.info/apps/orbot

● Orweb (Tor Browser for Android)>>https://guardianproject.info/apps/orweb/

● Disconnect mobile>> https://disconnect.me/mobile/disconnect-malvertising

● Bitmask (for Android): https://bitmask.net

https://guardianproject.info/apps/orbot



https://guardianproject.info/apps/orweb/



https://disconnect.me/mobile/disconnect-malvertising



https://bitmask.net

https://bitmask.net


September 13, 2016

How do I prevent/remove malware.

● Gets apps from only trusted sources, such as from the Google Play Store.

● Keep your device up to date with latest app and firmware updates.

● Use free apps, like Malwarebytes and CCleaner.

● Read this article to learn more.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/google-android/how-remove-virus-from-android-phone-or-tablet-summary-3633110/


September 13, 2016

Security apps & reviews

● http://www.androidheadlines.com/2015/12/chrome-on-android-now-has-safe-browsing-on-as-standard.html

● https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/mobile-devices/

● https://usblog.kaspersky.com/kis-for-android-secret-code/6368/

http://www.androidheadlines.com/2015/12/chrome-on-android-now-has-safe-browsing-on-as-standard.html




https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/mobile-devices/



https://usblog.kaspersky.com/kis-for-android-secret-code/6368/




September 13, 2016

Android Version History

Code name Version number

Initial release date API level

N/A1.0 23 September 2008 1

1.1 9 February 2009 2

Cupcake 1.5 27 April 2009 3

Donut 1.6 15 September 2009 4Eclair 2.0 – 2.1 26 October 2009 5–7

Froyo 2.2 – 2.2.3 20 May 2010 8

Gingerbread 2.3 – 2.3.7 6 December 2010 9–10

Honeycomb 3.0 – 3.2.6 22 February 2011 11–13

Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 – 4.0.4 18 October 2011 14–15

Jelly Bean 4.1 – 4.3.1 9 July 2012 16–18

KitKat 4.4 – 4.4.4 31 October 2013 19–20

Lollipop 5.0 – 5.1.1 12 November 2014 21–22

Marshmallow 6.0 – 6.0.1 5 October 2015 23

Nougat 7.0 22 August 2016 24


























September 13, 2016

Help Resources...

● Samsung Galaxy Tab Support | Samsung

● Google Play Store | Google

● Android Basics | GCFLearnFree

● Guide to Android | Digital Trends

● Seven steps for new android tablet users | Forbes

● Android Marshmellow | Google

● Android Nougat | Google

● Android Help | Android Central

● Android Anti-Virus Reviews | AV-Test

● 15 Best Android Apps of 2016 | Android Authority

● 5 Apps Really Clean Android Device - Aren’t Placebos | MakeUseOf

● 9 Best Tools & Utilities for Android | Smashing Apps

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SM-T550NZWAXAR




https://play.google.com/store/apps

https://play.google.com/store/apps

http://www.gcflearnfree.org/devices/androidbasics




http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/guide-to-android/




http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2014/12/25/seven-steps-for-new-android-tablet-users/








https://www.android.com/versions/nougat-7-0/

https://www.android.com/versions/nougat-7-0/

http://www.androidcentral.com/help

http://www.androidcentral.com/help

https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/mobile-devices/android/




http://www.androidauthority.com/author/joehindy/




http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-apps-really-clean-android-device-arent-placebos/






http://www.smashingapps.com/2015/12/31/9-best-tools-and-utility-apps-for-android.html





September 13, 2016

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