How to Take a Screenshot (and Record Your Screen) on AndroidTaking a screenshot is one of the most useful things you can do on a phone: saving a boarding pass, sending a friend a bit of a chat, or showing someone exactly what error you’re seeing.
How to Back Up Your Android Phone (So You Never Lose Anything)Phones get dropped, lost, stolen and dunked in water. The phone can be replaced. The photos of your kids, years of messages and every contact you’ve saved often can’t, unless they’re backed up.
5 Android Security Settings You Should Check TodayYour phone holds your email, banking apps, photos and the codes that protect every other account you have. If someone gets into it, they can get into everything.
Slow Android Phone? 5 Ways to Speed It UpPhones do slow down over time, but usually not because they’re “worn out”. It’s more often a phone that’s nearly full, hasn’t been restarted in weeks, or is carrying dozens of apps you forgot you installed.
How to Stop Spam Calls and Scam Texts on Android“Your parcel is waiting.” “We’ve tried to reach you about your car accident.” “Mum, I’ve got a new number.” Spam calls and scam texts are annoying at best and expensive at worst.
Android Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Not Working? 5 Fixes to TryWi-Fi drops out, the phone says ‘Connected, no internet’, or your earbuds just won’t pair. Connection problems are some of the most frustrating phone issues there are.
How to Use Circle to Search and Google Lens on AndroidSeen a jacket in a video, a plant in a photo, or a menu in another language? Instead of trying to describe it in a search box, you can just draw a circle around it.
How to Set Up Emergency SOS and Medical Info on AndroidNobody likes to think about emergencies, but your phone can do a lot to help if the worst happens, whether that’s calling for help when you can’t speak or telling paramedics about your allergies.
How to Use Your Android Phone as a Wi-Fi HotspotTrain Wi-Fi not working? Broadband down at home? Working from a café with no internet? Your phone can share its mobile data with your laptop or tablet in seconds.
How to Pay with Your Android Phone Using Google WalletPaying with your phone is quick, and it’s actually more secure than using your card. The shop never sees your real card number, and every payment needs your fingerprint, face or PIN.
How to Set Up Parental Controls on Android with Google Family LinkGiving a child their first phone is a big step for them and a nerve-racking one for parents.
Google Family Link is free and built for exactly this. You manage your child's Android phone from your own phone: set daily limits, approve apps before they're installed, filter content and see where they are. Here's how to set it up.
