Computers and Electronics 2024, November

This wikiHow teaches you how to buy books or literature from Google Play Books as a gift on your Android phone or tablet, and how to find online stores that sell Google Play gift cards that you can send to others. Step Method 1 of 2:

This article teaches you how to enable call waiting in Android device settings. Step Step 1. Open the phone app on the Android device Usually this application is depicted with a handset icon on the main screen. Call waiting is usually activated automatically by the service provider.

This wikiHow teaches you how to back up contacts from your Android device to a Google account, SD card, or folder in Google Drive. Step Method 1 of 2: Backing Up Contacts to Google Account Step 1. Open the device settings menu (“Settings”) .

This wikiHow teaches you how to close open or running apps in the background on a Samsung Galaxy device. Step Method 1 of 3: Closing Recently Accessed Apps on Samsung Galaxy Galaxy S5 or Newer Step 1. Touch the “Recent Apps” button This button is to the left of the “Home” button on the front of the device.

If you want to purchase some music to play on your Android device, there are several options for doing so. For example, you can use Google's Play Store to buy songs with your Google Wallet. If you have an account with Amazon, you can use the Amazon Music app to browse a wide selection of songs and purchase them.

This wikiHow teaches you how to set up and use the Text-to-Speech (TTS) feature on your Android smartphone or tablet. Currently, there are not many applications that use TTS technology as a whole. However, you can use it with Google Play Books, Google Translate, and TalkBack.

This wikiHow teaches you how to copy photos from your Android phone or tablet to your computer. You can do this on both Windows and Mac computers, either via Google Photos or a USB cable. If you're using a USB cable on a Mac, you'll need to use the Android File Transfer program.

This wikiHow teaches Samsung Galaxy device owners how to move photos to an SD card. Even though Samsung Galaxy phones are armed with large internal storage space, having the option to use an external SD card is still a useful option. With this card, you can easily transfer files from one device to another so you never lose your favorite photos.

This wikiHow teaches you how to find the MAC address on your Android phone or tablet. A MAC address (short for "Media Access Control") is a type of identification code assigned to devices connected to a network. By knowing the MAC address of the device, you can diagnose network problems that occur.

This wikiHow teaches you how to deal with glitches in the video streaming process on Android devices that keep videos from crashing due to buffering. Buffering conditions that occur continuously indicate a problem with the internet connection, cellphone, or streaming site in question.

This wikiHow teaches you how to make calls using a WiFi connection on your Samsung Galaxy device. This guide is intended for setting up English-language devices. Step Step 1. Open the Galaxy quick settings menu Swipe the notification bar from top to bottom to open the quick settings menu.

This wikiHow teaches you how to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) on Windows to lock the Android bootloader. Warning: This action will most likely format the device. Back up your data first! Step Part 1 of 2: Installing ADB Step 1.

This wikiHow teaches you how to close apps on an Android smartphone. This shutdown prevents apps from running in the background while at the same time improving aspects of the device such as battery power and operating speed of the phone. You can use the "

To lock apps on Android devices, you need to download app locker from Google Play Store. This app allows you to create a PIN or pattern lock which is required every time you want to open an app. There are several app lockers that you can get on the Play Store.

This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a mobile device and a desktop device using the Wi-Fi Direct feature on an Android device. Step Method 1 of 2: Connecting Devices Via Wi-Fi Direct Step 1. Open the device app list This list contains all the applications installed on your Android device.

Clearing the cache of the browser will delete site data from the phone. If the device cache is full, clearing the cache will speed up the phone's performance. However, sites you've visited may load slower. There may be different ways to clear this cache, depending on the browser you are using.

This wikiHow teaches you how to move images from your Android device's internal hard disk to an SD card. You can do the transfer through the default Android settings or a free application called ES File Explorer. Step Method 1 of 3:

This wikiHow teaches you how to pause or cancel file downloads in the Android Notification Center, or cancel app downloads that you did in the Play Store. Step Method 1 of 2: Stopping File Downloads Step 1. Launch the web browser on the Android device You can use any available browser, such as Firefox, Chrome, or Opera.

This wikiHow teaches you how to make the arrangement of icons on your Android device's home screen difficult to accidentally change. You can install a free launcher like Apex which can add a home screen lock feature, or use the device's built-in options to increase the delay for touch and hold gestures.

This wikiHow teaches you how to find files, photos, and videos that you've downloaded to your Android phone or tablet. Step Method 1 of 2: Using a File Manager App Step 1. Open the page or app drawer This page lists the applications installed on the device.

Today, most new SIM cards come with a cellular data plan which is sent through your cell phone signal. It allows you to surf the web, download songs, stream video and do anything else that requires an internet connection. Mobile data can be turned on and off to prevent you from exceeding your monthly usage limit (quota).

This wikiHow teaches you how to display the screen of your Samsung Galaxy device to an HDTV. Step Method 1 of 2: Mirroring Samsung Galaxy S5/S6 Screen Step 1. Turn on the HDTV In order to mirror your device's screen, you'll need a Samsung smart television (Smart TV) or Samsung All-Share Cast Hub device.

If your Android device keeps sending notifications of new or unread messages that don't actually exist, this error is usually caused by cache or data stored in the messaging app. Sometimes, the error disappears automatically when you receive a new message so it's a good idea to ask a friend to message you first.

This wikiHow teaches you how to remove the voicemail icon from the notification bar of your Android device. Step Step 1. Open the device settings menu (“Settings”) Icon usually on the home screen or page/app drawer. Step 2.

This wikiHow teaches you how to get the most out of your Android device using Google Now, the smart personal assistant app launched by Google. Step Method 1 of 3: Using Google Now Feed Step 1. Open the Google app These apps are marked by a rainbow colored “G” icon on the home screen (or app drawer/page) of the device.

This wikiHow teaches you how to find the altitude of a Google Maps location on your Android tablet or phone. Although not all areas can be seen in elevation, you can use a terrain map to find estimates in mountainous areas. Step Step 1.

This wikiHow teaches you how to increase the accuracy of Google Maps on your Android device by recalibrating the compass. Step Step 1. Run Google Maps on Android device The icon is in the form of a map located on the home screen or app drawer.

This wikiHow teaches you how to move contacts from your Android phone to another. Step Method 1 of 2: Using Google Backup Step 1. Open the settings of your old phone Settings options are generally denoted by a cog icon, and can be found on the home screen or in the application list.

This wikiHow teaches you how to get step-by-step directions to your destination with an Android device. While there are various GPS apps available on the Google Play Store, Google Maps is the most commonly used GPS app on Android devices. Step Step 1.

This wikiHow teaches you how to move music files from your Android device's internal storage space to an SD card. Step Method 1 of 2: Using Device File Manager Apps Step 1. Open the device file manager app The name of this app differs depending on the device, but it is usually named “ File Manager "

This wikiHow teaches you how to turn on your phone, as well as troubleshooting a phone that won't turn on when you press the power button. Step Part 1 of 7: Turning On iPhone Step 1. Locate the power button (“Power”) This button is also known as the “Sleep/Wake” button.

This wikiHow teaches you how to get rid of the emergency call button on your Android device's lock screen. To do so, you have to download the free lock screen app on Google Play. This article is devoted to setting up English-language devices.

This wikiHow teaches you how to gain control of your Android device by blocking the download of certain apps (including automatic updates), as well as preventing notifications from being sent by apps. Step Method 1 of 4: Using Google Family Link Step 1.

This wikiHow teaches you how to set up your Apple device to send and receive iMessages. This way, you can send and receive messages to/from iPhone, iPad, and Mac users using Wi-Fi instead of a cellular data connection. Step Method 1 of 2:

This wikiHow teaches you how to make your iPhone's LED light flash when you receive a text message. Step Part 1 of 2: Enabling Message Notifications Step 1. Open the iPhone settings menu (“Settings”) This menu is indicated by the gray gear icon (⚙️) which is usually displayed on the home screen.

The “Other” or “Other” category of iPhone storage space determines how much memory is used by important system files, setting preferences, saved notes, and various other application files. While it's often not possible to delete this category completely, the suggestions described in this article can help you reduce the memory consumed by the “Other” category and free up more storage space on your device.

This wikiHow teaches you how to create a new Apple ID. This ID is required when you want to download apps, purchase content from iTunes, or connect your device to iCloud. Step Step 1. Open the settings menu (“Settings”) The settings menu is marked with a gray gear icon (⚙️) and is usually displayed on the device's home screen.

This wikiHow teaches you how to change the phone number linked to your Apple ID. If you recently changed your phone number, you'll need to update the trusted phone number on your Apple ID so you don't lose access to the two-way authentication and account recovery features.

MP4 files are a type of video file. This format is the type of file that is generally used to store videos. However, the format can also be used to store captions and even images. If you want to save an MP4 file to your iPhone, this wikiHow will show you how.

This wikiHow teaches you how to turn off VoiceOver, an accessibility feature on iPhone that reads out detailed content on the screen. You can turn it off by triple-pressing the “Home” button, accessing the device's settings menu (“Settings”), or instructing Siri to turn it off.