Device Setup & Maintenance

Keep your hardware and software in peak condition. This category provides essential smartphone maintenance tips, including how to free up storage, update your operating system, and troubleshoot common battery or screen issues for both iPhone and Android.

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Clear App Cache and Data on iPhone and Android

There are times when you need to delete Android app data and cache.  Perhaps the app has stopped working, or your getting a message saying the data or cache is corrupt. Or perhaps you want to start fresh using the app. 

Change Date and Time

Change Date and Time: iPhone & Android

Having the correct time and date on an Android device is important for nearly all apps and features. To change time and date, you can manually set them to whatever you want, or you can turn on the Automatic setting so the time and date are automatically set every time you receive a phone call.

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Factory Reset Your Smartphone – iPhone & Android

How to reset an Android phone or tablet to original Factory settings?
Factory Reset settings, Wipe the Data
Do a reset on your Android phone or tablet first if you ever sell, or send your tablet in for repairs – be sure to erase all your personal data first. This is also referred to wiping the data, or doing a factory reset.

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How to Use a SD Card for Android Phone External Storage?

How to use a SD memory card slot on an Android phone or tablet
Most of the Android phone and tablets have a SD memory card slot so you can add more storage space. Check your tablet specifications for details, but most will handle memory cards up to 32 GB, some newer tablet can use a 64 GB card. Which adds a ton of storage space for pictures, MP3 files, or anything else.

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External Storage for Android Phone: Find the Right Size

What size external storage will my Android tablet use?
What size external storage for Android. The answer to what you can use will vary from tablet to tablet. So my response is a generic response which is true for most Android tablets. Some tablets will not support any external storage devices. What size external storage will your Android tablet use?

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