2. Google Phone Basics

You saw in Chapter 1 that there’s a lot going on under the Google phone’s hood and that it’s packed with features. Now it’s time to dive into some of the basics of owning and using an Android-powered phone—things that will soon become second nature but take a little time to master.

This chapter builds on that strong foundation that you started in Chapter 1. I review the finer points of your gPhone’s battery and memory card, and give you an in-depth look at the home screen and application list.

Here we go!

Setting Up the Phone

On your maiden boot of a Google phone, the phone steps you through several screens that are very important in the overall scheme of things. These screens help you set up your Google account, which ...

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