Hands-On Android (Audio)

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Hands-On Android (Audio) episodes

July 23, 2020H.O.A. 23: Root App Backup - How to Get A Comprehensive Backup of Your Device With Titanium Backup
Google's cloud backup system is nice and easy, but it's not as comprehensive as the kind of backup that is possible with a rooted device. Jason Howell explains what it means when a phone is rooted, and the kind of deep backup that is possible on such a device.
What is root?

Why root backup over traditional backup?

Downloading and installing Titanium Backup.

Setup of Titanium Backup.

Backing up app data to the device.

Transferring that backup to the cloud.

Retrieving the backup to the new device.

Restoring the backup data.

Host: Jason Howell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
Sponsor:
manscaped.com/twit
16 min
July 23, 2020HOA 23: Root App Backup - How to Get A Comprehensive Backup of Your Device With Titanium Backup
Google's cloud backup system is nice and easy, but it's not as comprehensive as the kind of backup that is possible with a rooted device. Jason Howell explains what it means when a phone is rooted, and the kind of deep backup that is possible on such a device.
What is root?
Why root backup over traditional backup?
Downloading and installing Titanium Backup.
Setup of Titanium Backup.
Backing up app data to the device.
Transferring that backup to the cloud.
Retrieving the backup to the new device.
Restoring the backup data.

Host: Jason Howell
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
Sponsor:
manscaped.com/twit
16 min
July 16, 2020H.O.A. 22: Android Cloud Backup - Do This Before You Wipe Your Phone
Before you go to wipe that phone and start fresh, you will want to be sure that Google is backing up all of the important pieces of your phone. Jason Howell walks through Google's automated approach to cloud backup as well as fills in some of the missing pieces.
Backing up to Google Drive.

What is included in Google's automated backup?

How to be sure you back up MMS messages.

A look at SMS Backup and Restore.

Using Google Photos for photo and video backup.

Checking apps for their own backup functionality.

Restoring a backup safely.

Expanding storage on Google Drive.

Google One Drive - https://one.google.com/about

Host: Jason Howell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
17 min
July 16, 2020HOA 22: Android Cloud Backup - Do This Before You Wipe Your Phone
Before you go to wipe that phone and start fresh, you will want to be sure that Google is backing up all of the important pieces of your phone. Jason Howell walks through Google's automated approach to cloud backup as well as fills in some of the missing pieces.
Backing up to Google Drive.
What is included in Google's automated backup?
How to be sure you back up MMS messages.
A look at SMS Backup and Restore.
Using Google Photos for photo and video backup.
Checking apps for their own backup functionality.
Restoring a backup safely.
Expanding storage on Google Drive.
Google One Drive - https://one.google.com/about

Host: Jason Howell
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
17 min
July 09, 2020H.O.A. 21: Nearby Sharing Beta - Testing Android's Own AirDrop Solution
Google has tried local P2P file sharing before, and it never really took off. Now, Google is conducting a limited beta test of an OS-level solution called Nearby Sharing. Jason Howell has access to the beta feature and walks through what it is and how to use it.
How Apple handles local file sharing with AirDrop.

Google's first effort, Beam, never took off.

Which devices can use Nearby Sharing.

How to opt into the Play Services beta.

How to transfer a picture or video using Nearby Sharing.

A bug is present that should be addressed.

Host: Jason Howell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
16 min
July 09, 2020HOA 21: Nearby Sharing Beta - Testing Android's Own AirDrop Solution
Google has tried local P2P file sharing before, and it never really took off. Now, Google is conducting a limited beta test of an OS-level solution called Nearby Sharing. Jason Howell has access to the beta feature and walks through what it is and how to use it.
How Apple handles local file sharing with AirDrop.
Google's first effort, Beam, never took off.
Which devices can use Nearby Sharing.
How to opt into the Play Services beta.
How to transfer a picture or video using Nearby Sharing.
A bug is present that should be addressed.

Host: Jason Howell
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
16 min
July 02, 2020H.O.A. 20: Low on Internal Storage? - Tips to Reclaim Space Using Adoptable Storage and File by Google
A fan of the show wonders how to use the MicroSD card in his LG Stylo 5 as internal storage to alleviate shortage issues. Jason Howell explains Adoptable Storage and shows a number of ways he frees up device disk space when running low.
What is Adoptable Storage?

The benefits and disadvantages of Adoptable Storage.

Using Google Photos to quickly reclaim drive space.

Using Storage Settings effectively,

Difference between cache and app storage.

Automating the process with Smart Storage.

Using Files by Google to manage storage on device.

Host: Jason Howell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
Sponsor:
expressvpn.com/hoa
17 min
July 02, 2020HOA 20: Low on Internal Storage? - Tips to Reclaim Space Using Adoptable Storage and File by Google
A fan of the show wonders how to use the MicroSD card in his LG Stylo 5 as internal storage to alleviate shortage issues. Jason Howell explains Adoptable Storage and shows a number of ways he frees up device disk space when running low.
What is Adoptable Storage?
The benefits and disadvantages of Adoptable Storage.
Using Google Photos to quickly reclaim drive space.
Using Storage Settings effectively,
Difference between cache and app storage.
Automating the process with Smart Storage.
Using Files by Google to manage storage on device.

Host: Jason Howell
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
Sponsor:
expressvpn.com/hoa
17 min
June 25, 2020H.O.A. 19: Stadia on Android TV - How to Make It Work on an Nvidia Shield TV
Stadia, Google's game console in the cloud, is currently running on devices of all kinds but as of yet is not officially supported on Android TV devices. While we wait for Google to make those devices compatible, Jason Howell has a way to get it running right now. It's a little hacky but it totally works.
What is Stadia?

When might it come to Android TV?

What do you need?

How to connect a mouse to Android TV.

How to connect a bluetooth gamepad to Android TV.

Using FX File Explorer.

Searching APKmirror.com for APKs.

How to install an APK on Android TV.

Running the Stadia app on Android TV.

Host: Jason Howell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
Sponsor:
itpro.tv/twit promo code TWIT30
15 min
June 25, 2020HOA 19: Stadia on Android TV - How to Make It Work on an Nvidia Shield TV
Stadia, Google's game console in the cloud, is currently running on devices of all kinds but as of yet is not officially supported on Android TV devices. While we wait for Google to make those devices compatible, Jason Howell has a way to get it running right now. It's a little hacky but it totally works.
What is Stadia?
When might it come to Android TV?
What do you need?
How to connect a mouse to Android TV.
How to connect a bluetooth gamepad to Android TV.
Using FX File Explorer.
Searching APKmirror.com for APKs.
How to install an APK on Android TV.
Running the Stadia app on Android TV.

Host: Jason Howell
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
Sponsor:
itpro.tv/twit promo code TWIT30
15 min

About Hands-On Android (Audio)

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Android isn’t just phones. It's a complex ecosystem. It’s feature-filled. It’s customizable. Each week, Jason Howell will take a closer look at the Android operating system as well as the unique devices running it worldwide. From feature spotlights, to tips and tricks, and even reviews of apps that make Android so much fun, Hands-On Android will change how you use your smartphone for the better. Screen reader support enabled.