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How to Update Your Android Phone (and Why It Matters)
Install Android system updates, security patches and Google Play system updates safely, and fix update problems.
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Android and iPhone guides: storage, battery, transfers and troubleshooting.
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Phone Touch Screen Not Working or Unresponsive? Try These Fixes
Fix a phone touch screen that doesn't respond, registers ghost touches or works only in some areas, on Android and iPhone.
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SIM Card Not Detected or No Service? How to Fix It
Fix 'No SIM card', 'SIM not detected', 'Emergency calls only' and no signal problems on Android and iPhone.
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How to Share or See Your Wi-Fi Password on Android and iPhone
Share your Wi-Fi with guests using a QR code, and find a saved Wi-Fi password on Android, iPhone and Windows.
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How to Save Mobile Data on Android: 12 Practical Tips
Stop your mobile data package from running out early with Android data saver, app settings and smart habits.
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Phone Speaker or Microphone Not Working? How to Fix It
Fix low call volume, muffled speakers and microphones people can't hear, on Android phones and iPhones.
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Phone Charging Slowly or Not at All? How to Fix It
Fix slow charging, loose connections and 'charging paused' problems on Android phones and iPhones with these simple checks.
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How to Use Your Phone as a Mobile Hotspot (Safely)
Share your phone's internet with a laptop or tablet using Wi-Fi hotspot, USB or Bluetooth tethering, and avoid wasting data.
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15 Gboard Keyboard Tips to Type Faster on Android
Hidden Gboard features for faster typing: glide typing, clipboard, voice typing, text shortcuts, one-handed mode and more.
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Lost Your Android Phone? How to Find, Lock or Erase It
Use Google Find My Device to locate a lost or stolen Android phone, play a sound, lock it, and protect your accounts.
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Digital Wellbeing on Android: Control Your Screen Time
Use Android's Digital Wellbeing tools to see screen time, set app timers, use Bedtime mode and reduce phone addiction.
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How to Connect Your Phone to a TV (Wireless and Cable)
Show your phone screen on a TV using Chromecast, screen mirroring, AirPlay or an HDMI cable, step by step.
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How to Change Default Apps on Android
Choose which browser, SMS, phone, launcher and link-opening apps Android uses by default, and reset defaults when needed.
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How to Take Better Photos with Your Phone: 15 Simple Tips
Easy phone photography tips on light, composition, focus and editing that make a big difference, no expensive camera needed.
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How to Back Up and Restore Contacts on Android
Never lose phone numbers again: sync contacts to your Google account, export a VCF file, and move contacts from SIM or old phones.
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How to Use Safe Mode on Android to Find Problem Apps
Boot your Android phone into Safe Mode to diagnose crashes, freezes, pop-up ads and battery drain caused by third-party apps.
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Android Phone Slow? 12 Ways to Make It Fast Again
Speed up a laggy Android phone with simple fixes: clearing storage, removing bloat, updating apps and adjusting settings.
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Android Notifications Not Showing? Fix Delayed or Missing Alerts
Fix missing WhatsApp, email and app notifications on Android caused by battery saving, Do Not Disturb and app settings.
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How to Factory Reset an Android Phone Safely
Back up properly, remove your Google account, and factory reset your Android phone before selling it or to fix serious problems.
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Android Developer Options: How to Enable Them and Which Are Useful
Unlock Developer Options on Android and learn the few safe, useful settings for everyday users, and which to leave alone.
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Android App Permissions: What to Allow and What to Deny
Understand Android app permissions like location, camera, microphone, SMS and accessibility, and review them to protect your privacy.
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App Keeps Crashing on Android? How to Fix It
Stop apps from closing unexpectedly on Android with these fixes, from clearing cache to updating system components.
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Phone Storage Full? 10 Ways to Free Up Space on Android
Learn how to clear space on your Android phone safely, without deleting the photos, chats and files that matter to you.
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Android Battery Draining Fast? 12 Ways to Make It Last All Day
Find what is draining your Android battery and fix it with simple settings changes, plus habits that keep your battery healthy for longer.
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How to Recover Deleted Photos on Android and iPhone
Accidentally deleted a photo? Check these places first, from the Recently Deleted folder to cloud backups, before it is gone for good.
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Why Is My Phone Overheating? Causes and Fixes
Find out why your phone gets hot, when it is normal and when it is dangerous, and practical ways to cool it down and prevent overheating.
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How to Transfer Everything from Your Old Phone to a New One
Move contacts, photos, WhatsApp chats and apps to a new Android or iPhone without losing anything, including switching between Android and iPhone.