Android Tablets For Dummies, 4th Edition

A quick and easy reference to get the most out of your Android tablet

It’s not a computer and it’s not a smartphone—so what in the world is it? Whether you’re new to Android or new to tablets altogether, you’re about to experience mobile computing like never before with this fun, full-color guide! In Android Tablets For Dummies, you’ll find clear, easy-to-follow explanations for making sense of all the features native to Android tablets, as well as model-specific guidance.

Inside, trusted tech guru Dan Gookin—who wrote the very first For Dummies book in 1991—walks you through setting up your Android tablet, navigating the interface, browsing the web, setting up email, finding the best apps, and so much more. No matter which Android tablet tickles your fancy, this hands-on guide takes the intimidation out of the technology and gives you everything you need to make the most of your new device.

• Set up your tablet, configure the Home screen, and get connected
• Surf the web, send and receive email and texts, and use video chat and social media to keep in touch with family and friends
• Have fun with photos, videos, games, eBooks, music, and movies
• Get up and running with the Nougat Operating System

If you’re eager to learn the ins and outs of your Android device—but don’t want to pull your hair out in the process—this one-stop guide has you covered.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Getting Started with Android Tablets
Chapter 1 That Out-of-the-Box Experience
Chapter 2 Android Tablet On and Off
Chapter 3 How Android Tablets Work
Chapter 4 Creating and Editing Text

Part 2 Stay in Touch
Chapter 5 All Your Friends
Chapter 6 You’ve Got Email
Chapter 7 Tablet Web Browsing
Chapter 8 Text, Voice, and Video
Chapter 9 Digital Social Life

Part 3 Omni Tablet
Chapter 10 There’s a Map for That
Chapter 11 Everyone Say “Cheese!”
Chapter 12 Image Management
Chapter 13 Music, Music, Music
Chapter 14 Amazing Tablet Feats
Chapter 15 Google Play Shopping

Part 4 Nuts & Bolts
Chapter 16 It’s a Wireless Life
Chapter 17 Connect, Share, and Store
Chapter 18 Apps and Widgets
Chapter 19 Customize Your Android Tablet
Chapter 20 Android Tablet Security
Chapter 21 On the Road
Chapter 22 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Help

Part 5 The Part of Tens
Chapter 23 Ten Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts
Chapter 24 Ten Things to Remember
Chapter 25 Ten Nifty Apps