17 Tips For Android

Diposting oleh Archi on Selasa, 17 Juli 2012


The first time you use your Android phone, one thing becomes clear: you're not in Cupertino lagi.Android, as the recent Verizon ad reminds us, is the antithesis of Apple's popular handset: It's open source, fully customizable, and free of rejection of the application are described. If the iPhone is a work that can not be changed Apple, Android platform is Google's open canvas. Palette is in your hands, it's up to you to add color.
We've assembled 40 tips and tricks to help you make the most of your Android phone. Some are specific to Android 2.0 or later, but most apply to Android-based devices. And not one of these tricks require you to jailbreak anything.

So grab your phone and start - it's time for you to become a certified Android Home Screen you master.Optimalkan
[Click to enlarge] Android WidgetsTo add widget, hold your finger on any open space, and then select the 'Widget' from the pop-up menu.1. Take advantage of your space by using widgets - dynamic programs that operate right on your home screen. Simply hold your finger on any open space, and then select widgets from the pop-up menu. Widgets come in assorted sizes and functions, so look for the Android Market to find what works for you.
2. Not to be bothered by noise every time the e-mail arrives? Head over to the Gmail Settings menu and set the ring tone to Silent. You'll still see new warning message in the notification panel at the top of your screen, and you can always pull the panel down to get detailed information. You can configure text messaging and other applications generate a warning in the same way.
3. Set up one-touch dialing for the people you call most. Hold your finger on the open space and select Shortcuts. Then, reaching out to dial and select the person from your contact list. If one-touch SMS is what you need, use the direct message option instead.
4. To drop your favorite Web pages to your home screen, long press on any site in your browser bookmark and then select Add shortcut to home option.
5. Try using folders to keep your home organized display. Long-press on the blank space and select Folders to create one. You can then drag and drop frequently used contacts, applications, or other shortcuts into it to reduce clutter. To rename a folder, press and hold the folder's title bar while it terbuka.Dapatkan about Android
[Click to enlarge] AstroAstro Android allows you to browse through your phone like a computer.6. Make file management a snap with a utility such as Astro, which allows you to browse through your phone as you would a computer, navigating directories and moving or deleting files at will.
7. Need to cut and paste text? Long-press on the text input area. If you are on a Web page, press the Menu key and use the Select text option.

8. Android uses hotkeys to do everything from zoom into a Web page to open the program. See our complete list of keyboard shortcuts Android to learn them all.
9. You can set your own hotkeys to open applications as well. Head to the main Settings menu, select Applications, then select Quick Launch to start.
10. If the on-screen keyboard appears when you do not want it, touch it and swipe down to make it disappear.
11. You can see the current date at any time by touching your finger to the left corner layar.Tetap Connected
12. To load the file into your Android phone, plug the handset into your PC and drag down the notification panel. Press the USB connected box, then press the Mount when the confirmation dialog box appears. Your phone will appear as a hard drive on your PC, and you can then drag and drop files you want.
[Click to enlarge] AndroidManage DoubleTwist your music - and even import iTunes playlists - with DoubleTwist.13. Manage your music - and even import iTunes playlists - with DoubleTwist, a free PC-based utility. Intuitive interface makes the program offers the Motorola Media Link looks like a bloated relic.
14. Synchronize your Outlook calendar with your phone without any hassle. Install Google Calendar Sync and let it do the job for you.
15. To sync your Outlook contacts without using the Exchange server, try GO Contact Sync, an open source utility for your PC.
16. Stay up to speed with your feed with the help of NewsRob, a handy app that syncs your phone with your Google Reader account.
17. Want to have your PC browser bookmarks on your Android phone? Download MyBookmarks of the market for their imports.

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