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Android Basics

Code displayed on a tablet screen.
Jan 15, 2016

If you're experiencing issues with an app or custom ROM and would like to report your problem to the developer, there's no better way to do it than by capturing a logcat. Android keeps track of all th ...

Android Beam logo with Android mascot
Jan 8, 2016

Android Beam is one of those features that makes you look at technology in awe, wondering how exactly something like that works. From a user's standpoint, you simply bring two devices together back to ...

Installing apps on Android devices
Sep 29, 2015

Your average Android phone or tablet comes with quite a few apps already installed—even before you turn the device on for the first time. These pre-installed apps are certainly helpful when it comes t ...

Android share menu icon.
Sep 27, 2015

If you're entirely new to smartphones, Android's share menu can seem like a foreign concept at first glance. In reality, it's one of Android's most central and unique features, and with a little exper ...

Android mascot with Bluetooth logo on a colorful background.
Aug 18, 2015

One of the coolest features in modern smartphones is their Bluetooth connectivity. This is how two digital devices can communicate with one another—sending data like your phone call audio or your favo ...

Android mascot with "Add Contacts" icon.
Aug 17, 2015

One of the first orders of business after purchasing a new smartphone is to load up your shiny new toy with phone numbers, email addresses, and general contact information for all the important people ...

Android mascot with Wi-Fi symbol in a technology-themed background.
Aug 14, 2015

If you're just starting out with Android—or smartphones in general, for that matter—there are a lot of little things to learn. One of the first terms you'll likely encounter is "Wi-Fi," which is a wir ...

Smartphone screen displaying messaging app settings surrounded by colorful flowers.
Aug 10, 2015

If you're a rooted user, you've probably heard the term "BusyBox" by now. Many mods require these powerful root commands, but the process of installing BusyBox can be a bit confusing for the uninitiat ...