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Learn to use your smartphone A smiley that is after the main title.

Video call your children, chat with family, browse the internet and much more. No prior knowledge required!

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Step-by-step Smartphone Course.
No prior knowledge required.


Starting from scratch? No problem!

Our course is designed for beginners. We explain everything in clear, simple language, ensuring you understand and enjoy every step of your smartphone journey.

With slow, careful steps, practical examples, and interactive exercises in our app, you'll gain confidence and master your smartphone skills.

It's a hands-on, stress-free learning experience tailored just for you.

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Truly written for the beginner. He walks you through each step and give a thorough explanation that is easy to understand.

Ronald G. ()

I’m lost with cell phones so I wanted an introduction that would bring me up to speed on the basics of the Android system. This course seems to be doing just that.

Richard C. ()

Exactly what I was looking for to help me understand how to use an Android Smartphone. It is well organized and thorough. Questions are answered promptly.

Renee B. ()

This was an excellent course for learning how to use an Android device! I’ve used iphones for the last 10 years and recently switched to Android. […] It is a well organized course and the instructor covers all the essentials. I highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to quickly learn how to use an Android! Thank you for making this course!

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Course content

  • 1. INTRODUCTION
    3 lectures
  • 01.01.
    Introduction & What you'll learn
    PREVIEW
  • 01.02.
    Requirements
    PREVIEW
  • 01.04.
    About the course
    PREVIEW
  • 2. SETTING UP THE DEVICE
    8 lectures
  • 02.01.
    Introduction
    PREVIEW
  • 02.02.
    SIM & SD cards
  • 02.03.
    Buttons and holes
  • 02.04.
    Charging
  • 02.05.
    Turning on and off
    PREVIEW
  • 02.06.
    The setup wizard
  • 02.07.
    Cases & screen protection
  • 02.08.
    Recap
  • 3. OVERALL NAVIGATION 1
    9 lectures
  • 03.01.
    Introduction
    PREVIEW
  • 03.02.
    Power button and the display
  • 03.03.
    Lockscreen
  • 03.04.
    What is android
  • 03.05.
    What is an application
  • 03.06.
    Main navigation buttons
  • 03.07.
    Finding & launching apps
    PREVIEW
  • 03.08.
    I can't see the navigation buttons!
  • 03.09.
    Switching between applications
  • 4. INSIDE AN APPLICATION
    27 lectures
  • 04.01.
    Introduction
    PREVIEW
  • 04.02.
    Installing the companion app
  • 04.03.
    Using the companion app
  • 04.04.01.
    Gestures Introduction
    PREVIEW
  • 04.04.02.
    Gestures: Tap
  • 04.04.03.
    Gestures: Double Tap
  • 04.04.04.
    Gestures: Long Press
    PREVIEW
  • 04.04.05.
    Gestures: Dragging
  • 04.04.06.
    Gestures: Pinch zoom & rotate
  • 04.04.07.
    Gestures: Scroll
  • 04.04.08.
    Gestures: Exercise
  • 04.05.
    Navigation Drawer
  • 04.06.
    The menu
  • 04.07.
    Dialogs
  • 04.08.
    Application bars
  • 04.09.
    Tabs
  • 04.10.
    Buttons
  • 04.11.
    Icons
  • 04.12.
    Miscellenaeous UI Elements
  • 04.13.
    Feedback indicators
  • 04.14.01.
    Keyboard open-close
  • 04.14.02.
    Keyboard basic typing
  • 04.14.03.
    Keyboard special buttons
  • 04.14.04.
    Keyboard pages of the keyboard
  • 04.15.01.
    Cursor Placement
  • 04.15.02.
    Cursor Selection
  • 04.15.03.
    Cursor Copy paste
  • 5. SETTINGS
    9 lectures
  • 05.01.
    Introduction
    PREVIEW
  • 05.02.
    Display settings
    PREVIEW
  • 05.03.
    Sound settings
  • 05.04.
    Mobile data
  • 05.05.
    WiFi connection
  • 05.06.
    Screen lock
  • 05.07.
    Fingerprint
  • 05.08.
    Battery
  • 05.09.
    Applications
  • 6. THE STATUS BAR
    6 lectures
  • 06.01.
    Introduction
  • 06.02.
    Closed-state informations
  • 06.03.
    Notifications
  • 06.04.
    Quick settings
  • 06.05.
    Editing quick settings
  • 06.06.
    Actions
  • 7. OVERALL NAVIGATION 2
    5 lectures
  • 07.01.
    Introduction
    PREVIEW
  • 07.02.
    Screen-to-screen & history
  • 07.03.
    Closing applications manually
  • 07.04.
    Desktop Overview of the home screen
  • 07.05.
    Desktop Widgets
  • 8. MANAGING APPLICATIONS
    5 lectures
  • 08.01.
    About app stores
  • 08.02.
    How to use google play store
  • 08.03.
    How to uninstall an application
  • 08.04.
    How to use the F-droid app store
  • 08.05.
    App hygiene
  • 9. HOW TO USE THE BASIC APPLICATIONS
    7 lectures
  • 09.01.
    Introduction
    PREVIEW
  • 09.02.
    App: contacts
    PREVIEW
  • 09.03.
    App: phone
  • 09.04.
    App: messaging
  • 09.05.
    App: camera
  • 09.06.
    App: calculator
  • 09.07.
    App: clock
  • 10. HOW TO USE APPLICATIONS
    9 lectures
  • 10.01.
    Introduction
    PREVIEW
  • 10.02.
    Firefox: Internet browser
  • 10.03.
    Google Maps: Navigation
  • 10.04.
    Google Mail: Sending & receiving emails
  • 10.05.
    Youtube: Video sharing platform
  • 10.06.
    Telegram: Instant messaging & video calls
  • 10.07.
    Facebook: Messenger Instant messaging & video calls
  • 10.08.
    Viber: Instant messaging & video calls
  • 10.09.
    Skype: Video calls
  • 11. OPEN SOURCE APPS FROM F-DROID
    6 lectures
  • 11.01.
    Introduction
    PREVIEW
  • 11.02.
    NewPipe: Better YouTube client
    PREVIEW
  • 11.03.
    Simple Gallery: Gallery application
  • 11.04.
    Send reduced: Downsize images before sending
  • 11.05.
    Material flashlight: Torch
  • 11.06.
    DiskUsage: Visual storage usage report
  • 12. COMMON TASKS
    5 lectures
  • 12.01.
    Introduction
    PREVIEW
  • 12.02.
    Using the clipboard
  • 12.03.
    Managing files
  • 12.04.
    Sharing between apps
  • 12.05.
    Sending and receiving phone numbers in SMS
  • 13. GOOD BYE
    1 lectures
  • 13.01.
    Good bye
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What to expect?

Before

After

BEFORE
Overwhelmed by the complexity of the smartphone.
AFTER
Confident in navigating the smartphone with ease.
BEFORE
Frustrated with trying to make calls or send messages.
AFTER
Enjoying regular calls and messages with friends and family.
BEFORE
Confused by the multitude of apps and features.
AFTER
Knowledgeable about useful apps and how to use them effectively.
BEFORE
Anxious about making mistakes or causing harm to the device.
AFTER
Secure in the knowledge that mistakes are fixable and part of learning.
BEFORE
Feeling left out of the digital world and disconnected from family.
AFTER
Feeling included in the digital age, more connected with loved ones.
BEFORE
Hesitant to try new things on the phone due to lack of understanding.
AFTER
Excited to explore and try new features on the phone independently.

Why Choose Smartphone How-To

Learn at your own pace. With slow, careful steps, practical examples, and interactive exercises in our app.
No time pressure, no stress.

Easy Mastery of Essentials

Begin with the basics: powering on/off your device, navigating interfaces, and customizing settings. Tailored for ease and understanding.

App Management Simplified

Discover the world of apps. Learn to install, update, and organize them, enriching both your personal and entertainment needs.

Effortless Communication

Stay connected with ease. Make calls, send texts, and use email and messaging apps to keep in touch with family and friends.

Security and Safety

Secure your device with confidence. Learn about screen locks, locating your lost phone, and backing up data for your peace of mind.

Internet at Your Fingertips

Navigate the internet with confidence. From browsing to using Wi-Fi and search engines, the web is no longer a complex maze.

Cherish and Share Memories

Capture life's moments using your smartphone's camera. Learn to take, store, and share photos and videos with loved ones easily.

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