New To Android?!? Check This Out!

[Abe21599]

Hello and Welcome to the forums!


I’m just putting this together to help out all that are new to the Android OS. Its hard coming from a non-android phone and trying to just jump right in. So here are a few (well, a lot) of links to get reading on to help you become familiar with the operating system.

Will add more so check back!! You can skim through and find which article(s) suit you.

NOTE: just because I post it, it does not mean i agree with it. One example is the use of task killers: some people use them, others (including me) do not. its up to you what you ultimately choose to run on your phone. I’m just posting these to help ease into the new OS and get some helpful tips to create a setup that works for you. Your mileage may vary and, as always, every (An)Droid is different!

Props to FBM for additional help with this thread
(this is a repost of my DX write-up, with more generalized links used)

A few good starter threads for those just beginning with android phones
Apps in Background
Task Killers
About Your Battery
Getting Started

The best way to make the most out of your new operating system is learning how to use it
How to be an Android Power User

With a smart phone, you need to watch your battery
Extend the Life of Your Battery

Helping set up your home screens to make you more efficient
Android Home Screen Organization

Coming from an iPhone? Check out this
Switching from iOS to Android

Choosing a Launcher to replace your stock home screen
Different Options
Home Replacement Apps Thread
Starting To Use A H/R

Don’t like the stock keyboard?
Keyboard Replacements

Make the most out of Google Maps
Here
Car Apps

For some new apps to get you started, check out this..
Apps 1,
Apps 2
Apps 3
Apps 4
Productivity Apps

And a few apps to save u a few bucks
More Apps

Improve your cameras abilities
Camera Tips
Best Camera Apps

Connect your PC to your Android Phone
PC to Phone Tips

Battery Charging and You
Why the Numbers Lie

Speed Up Your Android Device
Tips Here

Have an Outlook account you want to Sync?
Syncdroid

Maybe peruse other peoples setup they already have and find something you like?
Screenshots of Droid Homescreens

Now that we have multitasking (assuming your other phone didn’t (Android FTW)), you need to know a little about it
Android OS memory management and Task Killers

Wanna learn more about root? check out theses links
NOTE:Only YOU are responsible for what happens to your device

What Root Means
A Dummies Guide to Android Terminology
Using RSDLite
How To Tether

any others you see fit to be on this list please let me know (and if any of the links are down, please don’t post here, just PM me)

[Abe21599]

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[DroidLvr73]

Great Write up Abe, NooBs like me definitely subscribe to this thread and reference it often. Ty once again for your time and help.

[Abe21599]

glad you can make use of it

[Firewing]

Awesome, I rooted about a month ago and have learned a lot, but I wish this would have been up when I first started...great write up, and I know I will learn even more with the links provided

Sent from where the mountains meet the desert

[kxoxo19]

Thanks a lot..this helped me a lot with my battery saver.

[aaf709]

Very good information; this should be a sticky.

[xXGhosTBirDXx]

would Droid X guides be pretty much the same for the Droid 2??

[Abe21599]

would Droid X guides be pretty much the same for the Droid 2??

Yup pretty much

Sent from my DROIDX

[JohnBo]

Very good information; this should be a sticky.

agree; agree