Android
15 articles tagged Android.
Android Phone Overheating: Causes, Fixes and When to Stop Using It
Why an Android phone gets hot, how to cool it safely, what Google and Samsung recommend, and the signs that mean you should stop using it and get service.
Android Notifications Delayed or Missing: Battery Optimization Fixes
Fix late or missing WhatsApp, Gmail and other alerts on Android by checking notification permission, Do Not Disturb, per-app battery settings and manufacturer sleep lists.
Android Safe Mode: Find a Bad App and Fix a Crashing Phone
Boot a Pixel or Samsung Galaxy into Safe Mode, test whether a downloaded app is causing crashes or freezes, uninstall the culprit and exit, using Google and Samsung help pages.
Android Theft Protection: Set Up Theft Detection Lock and Remote Lock
How to turn on Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock and Remote Lock on an Android phone, what each one needs, and how to lock a stolen phone from another device.
How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password From iPhone, Android and Windows
Share Wi-Fi without typing the password: iPhone-to-iPhone sharing, Android QR codes, and how to find a saved Wi-Fi password on iPhone and Windows.
How to Take a Screenshot on Windows 11, Mac, iPhone and Android
Step-by-step screenshot shortcuts for Windows 11, Mac, iPhone and Android, plus where each device saves the image and how to capture a scrolling page.
Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone and Android: Setup and Emergency Address
Turn on Wi-Fi Calling on an iPhone or Android phone to make calls with weak cell signal, set the emergency address correctly, and fix it when it will not work.
Android App Permissions: How to Review and Lock Down Privacy Settings
Audit which Android apps can use your location, camera, microphone and contacts with the Privacy dashboard and Permission manager, then restrict or remove access.
Android Phone Battery Health: How to Check It and Slow the Wear
Check battery health on a Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy, understand what the results mean, and use official charging settings to slow battery wear.
Back Up an Android Phone and Restore It on a New One
Back up an Android phone to your Google Account, check the backup, then restore or copy your apps and data to a new phone during setup. Includes what does and does not transfer.
eSIM vs Physical SIM: How eSIM Works, Setup and Limits
Understand what an eSIM is, how it differs from a physical SIM, how to set one up or transfer it on iPhone and Android, and the limits to check first.
Lost or Stolen Phone: Find, Lock and Erase It on Android and iPhone
Step-by-step guide to locating, locking and erasing a lost Android phone or iPhone, plus how to block the handset through India's Sanchar Saathi CEIR portal.
Phone Storage Full: How to Free Up Space on Android and iPhone
Free up space on Android with Files by Google and on iPhone with storage recommendations and app offloading, without losing photos you want to keep.
Switching Between iPhone and Android: Move Chats, Photos and Contacts
How to move contacts, photos, messages and WhatsApp chats when you switch from Android to iPhone or from iPhone to Android, with prep steps and fixes.
WhatsApp Backup and Restore: Move Chats to a New Phone Safely
Back up WhatsApp to your Google Account on Android, restore it on a new phone with the same number, and avoid the limits that cause missing chats. Notes for iPhone and cross-platform moves.