Getting Started with Android | Tutorials

This guide provides information on some of the most popular Android smartphones, such as those in the Google Pixel series and the Samsung Galaxy S series. This is not an exhaustive list, and your phone may or may not be listed. As needs become apparent, more smartphones can and will be added!

Web Resources

Which Android Phone Do You Have?
How to figure out what kind of Android smartphone you have | This resource will walk you through how to identify the kind of smartphone that you have. Unfortunately, this resource has a few video advertisments to scrol past, but it is otherwise a fantastic source of information!
Summerson, Cameron. “How to Find Out What Model of Android Phone You Have.” How-To Geek, LifeSavvy Media, 10 Apr. 2018.

Introductory user guides for the kind of phone you have:

Google Pixel | Google provides a thorough resource for you to use in order for you to get your new phone setup and ready to go. Use the links on the site to get yourself started. The links are descriptive in that they describe exactly what each one will explain. Very user-friendly!
“Set up Your Pixel Phone - Pixel Phone Help.” Pixel Phone Help, Google, 2019.

Samsung Smartphones | Samsung has provided an excellent platform for its customers to find user manuals other information about their devices. Follow the underlined link provided, select "Mobile" and then select "Phones." From there, choose your particular model, then use the drop down menu to select your specific device and carrier. Click the "Confirm" button and then download the user manual.
Samsung Download Center: Owner's Manuals, Firmware Updates & Drivers | Samsung US, Samsung, 2019.

Motorola Smartphones | These smartphones have a great online user guide. Click on the provided link and then find your phone model, click on it. Then, simply click the underlined link on the page that corresponds to your questions or need. This page has all things you may want to know or learn about your Motorola phone, everything from basic setup to customizing the phone for you.
Tutorials - Motorola Support - US, Motorola, 2019.

OnePlus Smartphones | Use this resource to select the model of OnePlus smartphone that you have and then download the user manual for it. All you have to do is click on the underlined link provided and scroll through the website until you see your particular phone model and hen click "Download User Manual"
“User Manuals.” User Manuals - OnePlus (United States), OnePlus, 2019.

Tracfone | This kind of smartphone is very popular as it does not require a contract. The underlined linked resource provided is a website that is regularly updated with information concerning Tracfones. The provided link will take you specifically a maintained Beginner's Guide.
“Tracfone Beginners Guide - New to Tracfone? Start Here!” TracfoneReviewer, Blogger, 16 Sept. 2019.