Start from scratch
Here's how to factory reset your Android phone
Whether you're trying to sell your phone or something has gone wrong and you need to start afresh, you'll need to know how to do a factory reset.
Android 101
Getting jiggy with your phone
What is Fastboot?
Fastboot is part of the stock Android bootloader and it's powerful enough to fix things or break things. You'll probably never need it, but it's there if you do!
Android 101
Don't bother with retyping on Android when you can just copy and paste!
Typing on your Android phone or tablet can be a bit tedious at times, especially if you have to type a lot. And what if you want to share what you've typed with someone else? Don't type it all out again, just copy and paste! Here's how!
Don't Panic!
Here's what to do if you can't stay connected to T-Mobile's network
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If you think you're experiencing an outage with T-Mobile, here's what you need to do.
Debugging 101
10 basic Android terminal commands you should know
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Sometimes, someone needs to get out the cable and talk a phone into submission. If that someone is you, these commands can help.
Don't miss a beat
How to restore your apps and settings to a new Android phone
Got a new phone? Awesome! Here's how you can restore your apps when switching over to your new Android phone.
Fix It Yourself
How to fix problems from the 6.0 update for the PS4
If you've been experiencing any issues after updating your PS4 to the 6.0 update we've got a collection of answers for you to check out!
Help is on the way
What to do when you brick your Oculus Go
How to repair an Oculus Go headset after it's been "bricked".
Issues
Common Galaxy S9 problems and how to fix them
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Now that the Galaxy S9 and S9+ have been out for several months, we're rounding up the most common problems and finding the best ways to fix them.
Autobots roll out!
The beauty and frustration of using Android Auto
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Android Auto is a fantastic way to get important content from your phone onto your car dash. But it's not without problems.
Reshared from VRHeads
A beginner's guide to virtual reality
With so many virtual reality devices available, it can be difficult to even know where to start. Our beginner's guide breaks down some of the big questions you need to ask before getting your first VR device.
GO SPEED RACER
5 things to fix that slow Android
Modern Android phones are incredibly fast and capable little pocket computers ... until they aren't. Here are a few tips for keeping your phone or tablet running in tip-top shape.
Debugging
What is adb?
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You'll hear the term adb getting used a lot around here. But what is adb, and do you need it?
From A to Z
Android Dictionary
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A glossary of Android terms you'll hear frequently when you're getting into smartphones.
How to take a screenshot with an HTC device
If you have an HTC device such as the HTC One M8, taking a screenshot in HTC Sense is easy enough. When the right combination of buttons is achieved, whatever is currently on your screen will magically appear in your Gallery app. From there you can share it with anyone you'd like. Not sure how? Follow along and we'll show you! Open the page on your HTC device that you'd like to take...
How to access and use the hidden Service Menu on the Galaxy S5
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Samsung phones have long come with a hidden Service Menu, and the Galaxy S5 is no exception. While many people won't ever have a need to access the Service Menu, it's a good feature to know about in case you run into issues with your Galaxy S5 and want to troubleshoot it on your own first. (And seeing as how most of us reading this love to tinker and can't keep our hands off the big red...
Android 101
Android 101: Using copy & paste
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A powerful yet completely hidden feature is easy to use once you find it. Those of us who have been using Android for many months and years may take it for granted, but the ability to copy and paste text on our phones isn't the most discoverable feature in the OS. Android has steadily marched away from "hidden" features behind long-press actions since Ice Cream Sandwich was released...
Android 101: Managing 'favorite' contacts
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Keep those people you contact most in a single list Everyone likes to keep a robust contacts list as a centralized store of information, which is especially the case in the age of smart phones. Although it seems like this list randomly grows and grows (few people regularly "audit" their contacts list), we usually end up contacting the same handful of people over and over again. This is...
The Basics: Copying ringtones, notifications and alarm tones to your Android
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Big, clunky desktop programs are a thing of the past when you're using an Android smartphone For most people around these parts, not having to use a program like iTunes to copy files to and from your Android is a good thing. We're used to the ease of drag and drop, and for the most part, it works really well. But not everyone has a grasp on it, and the idea that a phone can act (more or...
Android 101: Adding your own custom sounds to Android events
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The first thing most people do when getting a new phone is change the ringtone. Depending on which Android device you own, your options for different alarms, notifications, and ringtones will vary. Perhaps you aren’t happy with the sounds that came preinstalled on your phone, or you’ve been using the stock sounds and are ready for a change. You’ve got some ringtones on your computer,...