Android 8.0: Configuring Devices
Android 8.0: Configuring Devices
- Modifying the connection settings
- Modifying your device's functionality settings
- Modifying the user settings
- Managing the application permissions
- Personalizing the screen lock
- Using notifications
- Configuring the notification settings
- Managing your device's battery
Your Android 8 device is highly customizable, so you can use it how you want. Learn about changing your connection, device, and user settings, and protecting your device. Explore permissions, Bluetooth, notifications, and battery saving.
Android 8.0: Installing & Managing Apps
Android 8.0: Installing & Managing Apps
- Navigating the Play Store
- Installing an application
- Managing your applications
- Organizing your applications
- Using widgets
From the Google Play Store you can view and download applications from a wide array of categories. Learn about accessing the Play Store, installing and managing applications, and using widgets on your Android 8 device.
Android 8.0: Listening To Music
Android 8.0: Listening To Music
- Browsing the Play Music application
- Listening to music
- Organizing your music & playlists
- Configuring the Play Music application
Android 8 has a music app from which you can play, add and manage your music collection. Learn how to listen to and organize music, as well as navigate and configure Google Play Music.
Android 8.0: Managing Contacts
Android 8.0: Managing Contacts
- Using the Contacts application
- Creating a contact
- Managing your contacts
- Creating contact groups
- Sharing your contacts
- Customizing your contact list
With the Contacts app on Android 8 you can add new contacts, edit contacts and remove contacts you no longer need. Learn how to add a contact, navigate the app, manage your contacts, and customize the display.
Android 8.0: Managing Events & Alarms
Android 8.0: Managing Events & Alarms
- Navigating the Calendar app
- Adding an event
- Adding reminders & goals
- Modifying an event
- Adding a recurring event
- Configuring the calendar settings
- Using the Clock application
- Setting alarms
- Configuring the Clock application
The Android 8 Calendar app allows you to view your upcoming events and navigate easily through upcoming dates. Learn how to work with the Calendar app, including adding events, changing settings, and using the clock.
Android 8.0: Navigating & Setting Up
Android 8.0: Navigating & Setting Up
- Managing your user account
- Using the touch screen
- Navigating the Android Oreo interface
- Connecting your device to your Gmail account
- Changing your background display
- Using the Quick Settings
Use your Android 8 device to the fullest. Learn how to connect to your Google account, use the touch screen, and navigate the Oreo interface. Explore customizing the display and quick access bar, and using the Quick Settings window.
Android 8.0: Retrieving & Sharing Information
Android 8.0: Retrieving & Sharing Information
- Using the voice search
- Configuring the voice access feature
- Using the Screen search feature
- Navigating the Google Play Newsstand
- Using the Google Play Newsstand
- Configuring the Google Play Newsstand
Take advantage of time-saving apps on Android 8. Learn about voice search and typing, and all the possibilities offered by the Google Play Newsstand.
Android 8.0: Using Android 8 for Phones
Android 8.0: Using Android 8 for Phones
- Sending messages
- Using the Gboard keyboard
- Using the Gboard settings
- Managing the Gboard keyboard
- Illustrating messages with the advanced keyboard options
- Managing your conversations
- Making a call
- Customizing calls
- Using the camera
- Sharing data with your device
If you are using Android 8 on your phone, you will find a slightly different interface and user experience. Find out how to make voice calls, send and receive text messages, use and configure the Gboard touch keyboard, and use the camera device.
Android 8.0: Using Chrome on an Android Device
Android 8.0: Using Chrome on an Android Device
- Opening Chrome & accessing a website
- Browsing a website
- Browsing multiple sites
- Downloading an image from the internet
- Managing your browsing history
- Configuring the Google Chrome application
- Managing the Google Chrome advanced settings
The Android 8 default browser is Google Chrome, which allows you to view websites and access Google's powerful search engine all in one location. Learn about browsing, saving a website, and configuring Chrome for Android.
Android 8.0: Using Email
Android 8.0: Using Email
- Adding an email account
- Browsing the Gmail application
- Receiving & reading emails
- Sending emails
- Answering & forwarding an email
- Formatting an email
- Sending attachments
- Organizing your inbox
- Archiving & deleting your emails
- Configuring your inbox
Get your email on the go from your Android 8 device. Learn how to add an email account, use Gmail, read and send emails, send attachments, find and manage emails, and configure your mailbox and its display settings.
Android 8.0: Using Google Maps on an Android Device
Android 8.0: Using Google Maps on an Android Device
- Displaying a map in Google Maps
- Modifying a map's display settings
- Preparing an itinerary
- Using different modes of transport
- Saving places
- Using the Street View function
- Using Maps offline
- Configuring the Maps application
Google Maps helps you discover new locations and find your way around. Get the most from Google Maps on your Android 8 device, and learn how to get directions, use the Street View function, and save and find your favorite addresses.
Android 8.0: Using The Camera & Photo Tools
Android 8.0: Using The Camera & Photo Tools
- Using your device's camera
- Viewing your photos
- Managing your photo albums
- Modifying your photos
- Sharing & using photos
- Recording a video
- Watching videos
Your Android 8 device has a camera with its own application that allows you to manage flash settings and activate front-facing mode. Learn how to use the camera, view, organize, edit, and share photos, and create and edit video recordings.
