Getting to know your Smartphone

Android Guidance
iPhone Guidance
Your Mobile Contract

Mobile phone types

There are two main types of smartphone operating system. See below for guidance on each.

Android

If you have an Android phone, your home screen may look something like this.

iPhone

If you have an iPhone, your home screen may look something like this.

Android Guidance

Click here for information on

  • Your Google Account
  • The Home Screen
  • The Basic Apps (Phone, Messaging, Email, People (contacts), Chrome, Camera, Play Store, Settings)
  • Basic gestures
  • Connecting to the internet (Wi-Fi and Mobile Data)
  • Keyboard tips

Click here for information on

  • Finding a specific app on your mobile.
  • Add an app to your home screen
  • Move or remove apps
  • Phone calls & texting
  • Taking photos
  • Accessing your settings

Click here for information on managing your contacts

Click here for information on

  • The Play Store
  • App safety & ratings
  • Uninstalling apps

Click here for information on

  • Basic tips
  • Screen lock
  • Tracking & remote erase
  • Wi-Fi security

iPhone Guidance

Click here for information on

  • Accessories (Chargers, headphones etc.)
  • Unlocking your iPhone
  • Turning your iPhone on and off
  • Connect to Wi-Fi
  • What is the Apple ID?

Click here for information on

  • The Home Screen
  • Gestures
  • Understanding Apps
  • The Control Centre
  • Siri & Voice dictation
  • Sharing contentn

Click here for information on managing your contacts

Click here for information on browsing the internet using your iPhone

Click here for information on

  • The App Store
  • Rearranging your apps
  • Updating apps
  • Uninstalling apps

Click here for information on

  • Face ID, Touch ID & Passcode
  • Updating your software
  • Privacy Settings (including location settings and ad-tracking)

Your Mobile Contract

Here will go some brief guidance on mobile contracts. What to choose, which providers are best etc.

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