Hands-On Android (Video)
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAndroid 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.
Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
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Episodes
HOA 8: Free Entertainment For the Lockdown - How Library Cards Open Up Free Content
April 09, 2020 17:00 - 13 minutes - 251 MB VideoJason Howell shows off a number of ways to find free music, movies, e-books, audiobooks, comics, and games on Android with nothing more than a library card. Libby Overdrive RBdigital Kanopy Hoopla LibriVox Audible Stories Sesame Street Internet Archive's National Emergency Library Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android Sponsor: expressvpn.com/hoa
HOA 7: Samsung Galaxy S20 Tips and Tricks - Setting Up a New Galaxy S20 Device
April 02, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 271 MB VideoSamsung includes a number of bells and whistles with their Galaxy series of phones. Setting one up from scratch involves a number of tweaks to refine the experience and get the most from it out of the box. Jason shows how he chose to set up the new Galaxy S20 Ultra. Gestures vs. Button navigation. Homescreen and app tray density. Light vs Dark mode. Power button vs Bixby button. Volume rocker tweaks. Live caption. 120Hz display refresh Smart Stay. Secure lock. Host: Jason Howell ...
HOA 7: Samsung Galaxy S20 Tips and Tricks
April 02, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 271 MB VideoSamsung includes a number of bells and whistles with their Galaxy series of phones. Setting one up from scratch involves a number of tweaks to refine the experience and get the most from it out of the box. Jason shows how he chose to set up the new Galaxy S20 Ultra. Gestures vs. Button navigation. Homescreen and app tray density. Light vs Dark mode. Power button vs Bixby button. Volume rocker tweaks. Live caption. 120Hz display refresh Smart Stay. Secure lock. Host: Jason Howell ...
HOA 6: Hands-on Android 11 Developer Preview 2
March 26, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 200 MB VideoThe second developer preview was released on schedule and there are a number of tweaks to some of the new features of the previous version. More polish and new settings in the screen recorder A completely redesigned wallpaper picker A new lockscreen clock design section Notification History in settings Hide silent notifications from status bar Pixel 4 face scan to require eyes to be open Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android ...
HOA 6: Hands-on Android 11 Developer Preview 2 - Redesigned Wallpaper Picker, Notification History
March 26, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 200 MB VideoThe second developer preview was released on schedule and there are a number of tweaks to some of the new features of the previous version. More polish and new settings in the screen recorder A completely redesigned wallpaper picker A new lockscreen clock design section Notification History in settings Hide silent notifications from status bar Pixel 4 face scan to require eyes to be open Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android ...
HOA 5: How to Connect Game Controllers to Android - PS4, Switch, and Xbox One gamepads on Android
March 19, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 133 MB VideoSome games for Android support hardware gamepads, like the ones that ship with the most current consoles on the market. Jason walks through how to get those controllers set up to play those games. Xbox One wireless controller PlayStation Dual Shock 4 controller Nintendo Switch Pro controller Games that support hardware controllers Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
HOA 5: How to Connect Game Controllers to Android
March 19, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 133 MB VideoSome games for Android support hardware gamepads, like the ones that ship with the most current consoles on the market. Jason walks through how to get those controllers set up to play those games. Xbox One wireless controller PlayStation Dual Shock 4 controller Nintendo Switch Pro controller Games that support hardware controllers Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
HOA 4: Google vs. Samsung: Find My Phone - Google's Find My Phone, Samsung's Find My Device
March 12, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 211 MB VideoMisplacing your device is no walk in the park. Thankfully, both Google and Samsung offer robust ways to track your lost device and even remotely manage it in the event that it's in the wrong hands. Jason Howell compares both services to see which is more helpful in a pinch. Google's Find My Phone app Samsung's Find My Device web app Tracking the device on a map Securing the device Triggering a remote wipe of the drive Backing up data Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this ...
HOA 4: Google vs. Samsung: Find My Phone
March 12, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 211 MB VideoMisplacing your device is no walk in the park. Thankfully, both Google and Samsung offer robust ways to track your lost device and even remotely manage it in the event that it's in the wrong hands. Jason Howell compares both services to see which is more helpful in a pinch. Google's Find My Phone app Samsung's Find My Device web app Tracking the device on a map Securing the device Triggering a remote wipe of the drive Backing up data Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this ...
HOA 3: Understanding Android's Permissions - Permissions controls, Location sharing
March 05, 2020 18:00 - 8 minutes - 133 MB VideoHaving control over the sensitive data on your smartphone means understanding the sometimes complicated Permissions architecture of the Android OS. Jason walks through the settings to show how permissions can be crafted in a way that minimizes unnecessary data sharing to apps and services. Permission Manager Risks of changing permissions Special app access settings Location permissions Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
HOA 3: Understanding Android's Permissions
March 05, 2020 18:00 - 8 minutes - 133 MB VideoHaving control over the sensitive data on your smartphone means understanding the sometimes complicated Permissions architecture of the Android OS. Jason walks through the settings to show how permissions can be crafted in a way that minimizes unnecessary data sharing to apps and services. Permission Manager Risks of changing permissions Special app access settings Location permissions Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
HOA 2: Hands-on Android 11 Developer Preview - Android 11 Developer Preview 1 is out!
February 27, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 191 MB VideoGoogle jumped the gun and released the very first version of Android 11 Developer Preview 1 a month earlier than previous versions. Jason shows off the relatively small list of platform upgrades on his Pixel 3a. Screen Recorder System-wide Dark Theme changes Pin apps in the share sheet New Permission time frames Bluetooth and Airplane mode Integrated chat bubbles Mute phone while video recording Refresh rate overlay Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://...
HOA 2: Hands-on Android 11 Developer Preview
February 27, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 191 MB VideoGoogle jumped the gun and released the very first version of Android 11 Developer Preview 1 a month earlier than previous versions. Jason shows off the relatively small list of platform upgrades on his Pixel 3a. Screen Recorder System-wide Dark Theme changes Pin apps in the share sheet New Permission time frames Bluetooth and Airplane mode Integrated chat bubbles Mute phone while video recording Refresh rate overlay Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://...
HOA 1: Demystifying Digital Wellbeing
February 20, 2020 18:00 - 13 minutes - 267 MB VideoWe love our smartphones. Maybe we love them a little too much sometimes. Jason shows how he has used Digital Wellbeing to be less reactive to smartphone distractions and more purposeful in how he uses his device daily. Do Not Disturb Greyscale App Timers Night Sight Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
HOA 1: Demystifying Digital Wellbeing - How can you curb your smartphone usage? Jason explains.
February 20, 2020 18:00 - 13 minutes - 267 MB VideoWe love our smartphones. Maybe we love them a little too much sometimes. Jason shows how he has used Digital Wellbeing to be less reactive to smartphone distractions and more purposeful in how he uses his device daily. Do Not Disturb Greyscale App Timers Night Sight Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
Welcome to Hands-On Android
February 13, 2020 18:00 - 1 minute - 16.1 MB VideoSubscribe so you don't miss Hands-On Android, a weekly show hosted by Jason Howell that will supercharge your Android mojo with tips, tricks, explainers, and deep dives into the world of the Android OS. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android