Hands-On Android (Video)
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Hands-On Android (Video)
Android isn’t just phones. It's a complex ecosystem. It’s feature-filled. It’s customizable. Each week, Jason Howell will take a closer look at the Android operating system as well as the unique devices running it worldwide. From feature spotlights, to tips and tricks, and even reviews of apps that...
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H.O.A. 43: My Favorite Apps - Jason's Everyday Apps
Everyone has their list of favorite apps. Jason Howell took a look at his app drawer and pulled out some of the apps that he makes sure are installed...
H.O.A. 42: Gboard Tips and Tricks - Google Keyboard's Hidden Features That Make Typing Easier
Typing on smartphones has never been a fun experience. Jason Howell knows that pain well. That's why he's collected some of his favorite type saving t...
H.O.A. 41: Create Your Own Photo Cloud Storage - How to Set Up Your Own Plex Server for Photos
With the recent announcement that Google Photos is changing in 2021 to limit free uploads indefinitely, many smartphone users are now examining altern...
H.O.A. 40: Accessibility Features For Everyone - These Tricks Come in Handy on All Devices
Android has come a long way in its pursuit of bringing meaningful accessibility features to those who truly need them. Jason Howell shows off how some...
H.O.A. 39: Own Your Cloud Music Locker - Takeout Your Google Play Music Library and Move It to Plexamp
Takeout your Google Play Music library and move It to Plexamp.
With the death of Google Play Music, many people are looki...
H.O.A. 38: Create a Home Automation Control Center - Take That Old Device and Give It a Job Using Action Blocks
Take that old device and give it a job using Action Blocks.
If you have a smart home and an old Android phone or tablet g...
H.O.A. 37: Active Edge Your Pixel 5 - SideSqueeze+ Brings This Lost Feature Back
A popular feature of Pixel phones has been Active Edge, a shortcut for Google Assistant that is triggered when the frame of the phone is squeezed firm...
H.O.A. 36: Samsung Good Lock (Part Two) - Galaxy Customization Continues on an Even Deeper Level
Galaxy customization continues on an even deeper level.
Samsung Good Lock is customization to deep that there's too much...
H.O.A. 35: Samsung Good Lock (Part One) - Deep Modular Customization of Samsung's Galaxy Phones
Deep modular customization of Samsung's Galaxy phones.
Samsung is known for offering expansive customization options to i...
H.O.A. 34: Install the New Google TV on Nvidia Shield TV - Almost Any Android TV Device Can Be Upgraded Too!
Almost any Android TV device can be upgraded too!
Google released the new Chromecast with Google TV at its Fall hardware event last week and its...
H.O.A. 33: Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Tips and Tricks - Five Cool Things to Check Out on the Foldable Phone
Five cool things to check out on the foldable phone.
Samsung's latest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold2, has a lot of impressive features that...
H.O.A. 32: Protect Yourself in an Emergency - How Android Can Ensure Your Personal Safety
There are plenty of ways that Android protects your data and online security, but how can Android help you out in the real world? Jason Howell takes a...
H.O.A. 31: Android 11 Power Menu Customization - Make It Do Just About Anything You Want
Of all the new features rolling out with Android 11, one of the most interesting changes comes in the form of a revised and feature rich power menu. J...
H.O.A. 30: Android 11 Review - Controlling the Conversation. Finally.
The official release of Android 11 is here, and with it, Google is giving users plenty of control over their device, their smart home, their privacy,...
H.O.A. 29: Note 20 Ultra vs Pixel 4a Photo Walk - Two Different Camera Systems Go Head to Head
The Google Pixel 4a is a solid mid-range device with a proven camera that takes high quality shots easily. The Samsung Note 20 Ultra is about as premi...
H.O.A. 28: Note 20 Ultra S Pen - What Makes Scribbling on the Go So Powerful and Fun?
The new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is as premium as smartphones get and the thing that differentiates it most from its competition is the S Pen. Jas...
H.O.A. 27: How to Sideload APK Files - Installing Apps Outside of the Google Play Store
Installing apps outside of the Google Play Store.
The Google Play Store is good enough for most people when it comes to f...
H.O.A. 26: Family Bell for Assistant - Effective Reminders for Distance Learning and Everything Else
Effective reminders for distance learning and everything else.
Sometimes, reminders need to be more than a gentle nudge. Google seems to have re...
H.O.A. 25: Keep On Task With Reminders - How to Make Sure You Don't Miss a Thing
In Jason Howell's household, the beginning of distance learning has created a toxic stew of calendar craziness. As such, here are a few different cons...
H.O.A. 24: Screenshots and Screen Recordings - What To Do When Android Won't Let You
Developers have many reasons for preventing Android users from taking screenshots or screen recordings of in-app content. Usually its for security but...
H.O.A. 23: Root App Backup - How to Get A Comprehensive Backup of Your Device With Titanium Backup
Google's cloud backup system is nice and easy, but it's not as comprehensive as the kind of backup that is possible with a rooted device. Jason Howell...
H.O.A. 22: Android Cloud Backup - Do This Before You Wipe Your Phone
Before you go to wipe that phone and start fresh, you will want to be sure that Google is backing up all of the important pieces of your phone. Jason...
H.O.A. 21: Nearby Sharing Beta - Testing Android's Own AirDrop Solution
Google has tried local P2P file sharing before, and it never really took off. Now, Google is conducting a limited beta test of an OS-level solution ca...
H.O.A. 20: Low on Internal Storage? - Tips to Reclaim Space Using Adoptable Storage and File by Google
A fan of the show wonders how to use the MicroSD card in his LG Stylo 5 as internal storage to alleviate shortage issues. Jason Howell explains Adopta...
H.O.A. 19: Stadia on Android TV - How to Make It Work on an Nvidia Shield TV
Stadia, Google's game console in the cloud, is currently running on devices of all kinds but as of yet is not officially supported on Android TV devic...
H.O.A. 18: Android 11 Beta 1 - Best New Features Including Smart Home Controls and Smart App Icons
Google finally pushed out the Android 11 Beta 1 release which means it feels this version of the new OS is ready for a wider range of users. It's stil...
H.O.A. 17: Android 10 Desktop Mode - This Hidden Feature Turns Your Device Into a Desktop Computer
Turn a device into a desktop computer.
Phones are becoming powerful enough to serve as desktop computing environments, gi...
H.O.A. 16: Lock Down Your Smartphone - Encryption, Biometrics, and Lockdown Mode
Lock down your smartphone.
Our phones carry the content of our lives. As smartphone users, it's important to understand h...
H.O.A. 15: Advanced Assistant - Do More With Your Phone With Automation, Data Protection, and More
Assistant was designed to make the smartphone easier to use through voice commands that reach into nearly every aspect of the device. But now, it's ca...
H.O.A. 14: Inside Chrome for Android - Tips and Tricks Using Chrome's Hidden Features
It's easy to take the Chrome browser for Android for granted when we use it so frequently. Jason Howell shows off some features that are hiding in pla...
H.O.A. 13: Android 11 Features on Your Phone Now - Apps to Fill the Gaps Until Android 11 Drops
Apps fill the gaps until Android 11.
Android 11 is still months away, but we already know about many features of the upco...
H.O.A. 12: OnePlus 8 Pro Tips and Tricks: Inside OxygenOS - OxygenOS Has Some Awesome Features
OxygenOS has some awesome features.
OnePlus's Android skin, OxygenOS, is close enough to stock to make Android purists ha...
H.O.A. 11: Developer Options for Everyday Users - Hidden Settings With Geeky Powers
Hidden settings with geeky powers.
Android is hiding a handy settings menu from view by default. It's intended for develo...
H.O.A. 10: How to Uninstall Bloatware - Removing Uninstallable Apps From the Phone
Removing Uninstallable Apps From the Phone
Sometimes, smartphones have apps installed that simply have no business being...
H.O.A. 9: Turn a Tablet Into a Second Display - Second Screen a Device With Duet
Second Screen a Device With Duet
If you have an old tablet lying around gathering dust, perhaps you might benefit from tu...
H.O.A. 8: Free Entertainment For the Lockdown - How Library Cards Open Up Free Content
Jason Howell shows off a number of ways to find free music, movies, e-books, audiobooks, comics, and games on Android with nothing more than a library...
H.O.A. 7: Samsung Galaxy S20 Tips and Tricks - Setting Up a New Galaxy S20 Device
Samsung includes a number of bells and whistles with their Galaxy series of phones. Setting one up from scratch involves a number of tweaks to refine...
H.O.A. 6: Hands-on Android 11 Developer Preview 2 - Redesigned Wallpaper Picker, Notification History
The second developer preview was released on schedule and there are a number of tweaks to some of the new features of the previous version.
Host...
H.O.A. 5: How to Connect Game Controllers to Android - PS4, Switch, and Xbox One gamepads on Android
Some games for Android support hardware gamepads, like the ones that ship with the most current consoles on the market. Jason walks through how to get...
H.O.A. 4: Google vs. Samsung: Find My Phone - Google's Find My Phone, Samsung's Find My Device
Misplacing your device is no walk in the park. Thankfully, both Google and Samsung offer robust ways to track your lost device and even remotely manag...