Got new phone? Get off to a flying start, check out our Android Beginner's Guide

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Android smartphones have a variety of features and functionalities hidden inside them. For most, these are basic tips that help them navigate through the device quicker and with ease. But for others who are just experiencing Android for the first time, these tips can be a life saver. So whether you are a young adult experiencing an Android smartphone for the first time, or an iPhone user switching your fealty, this Android beginner’s guide will tell you some basic but really important tips you should know about.

While you can use your smartphone without a Google account, it is recommended that you sign-in using an existing account or make a new one. This helps in many ways. As Android is Google’s operating system, this interlinking will not only backup your data like photos and files but also remember your settings preferences, keep track of your installed applications and share your Google app information such as calendar and contacts across all your devices. You should see an option to sign in or create a Google account when you first boot your Android smartphone.

One of the reasons Android smartphones have gained popularity is because of the freedom a user gets to customize the device. A user can pretty much change the complete aesthetics of their device. And we will show how you can do the same in this Android beginner’s guide.

1. You can change the wallpaper, themes, fonts, ringtone and notification sound among others just by visiting Google PlayStore. Alternatively, most brands such as Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo offer their own webstore where you can download these. Apart from that, you can also download them from a website of your choice.

2. Change the home screen. You can add your most frequently used apps, a wide