Ask Jerry is a column where we answer your burning Android/tech questions with the help of long-time Android Central editor Jerry Hildenbrand.
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Ask Jerry: How can I securely wipe a phone?
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Ask Jerry: What do I need to know about buying a used phone?
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Ask Jerry: Is using Google's apps better than using the ones already on my phone?
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Ask Jerry: Should I buy this phone?
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Ask Jerry: What's an 'international phone' and do I need one?
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Ask Jerry: What happens if Google ignores the EU's DMA rules?
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Ask Jerry: Is Gemini Advanced worth buying?
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Ask Jerry: Why aren't smartphones getting better?
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Ask Jerry: Will my phone work outside of the US?
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Ask Jerry: Are tariffs going to make my next phone cost more?
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Ask Jerry: What can I do about dishonest app developers?
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Ask Jerry: What is the deal with Qi2 and the Galaxy S25?
The Galaxy S25 supports Qi2 — just not the part you want it to support.
Ask Jerry: Why are there old photos in my Google Drive?
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Ask Jerry: My laptop boots up in seconds. Why doesn't my phone?
Ask Jerry What is my phone doing when it starts up?
Ask Jerry: Earbuds and Google's Find My Device network
Ask Jerry Finding the earbud case can be just as important as finding the earbuds themselves.
Ask Jerry: How can I get more battery life from my smartwatch?
Ask Jerry You're probably using your watch's battery to do things you don't even want or need. Here's what to look at.
Ask Jerry: Is my phone really spying on me?
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Ask Jerry: Looking for an automatic smart light solution
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