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5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by joey150(op): 2:01pm On Aug 06, 2016

If you recently just got your dream phone, am sure you are excited and cannot wait to start exploring. But, i suggest you quickly do these 5 things before you get rolling.

1. Configure/Set-up A Phone Tracker.

Just like how you would probably install one on a new car,most people overlook the idea of installing a tracker on their phones, we store almost all kind of information on our phones,from media to credit card details to contact info e.t.c It is imperative that you take some minutes to set up a tracker,so It is easier to have control of your phone even when it is stolen,misplaced or simply missing. Most trackers usually come with other useful functions apart from just the tracking. Functions like remote wipe,find my phone and device information. There are a lot of such apps on the Android store, but I personally prefer the android device manager.

2. Get A Nice Phone Case

Not only does this add to the beauty(that's supposing you pick up a nice one) it also helps to protect it from physical damage. The almost inevitable everyday fall and scratches. Getting a nice and light-weight case is usually a good start. Be careful not to select heavy and bulky cases as they can end up ruining your battery due to overheating and may have trouble fitting into your pocket.

3. Get A Screen Guard

Well yes, there is corning gorilla glass 1,2,3 maybe even 4. But am not sure you will be willing to let your phone fall face flat just to really see how strong your screen is.
It's always a nice idea to get a nice screen guard. To prevent your screens from cracking and scratching. Well, be careful when selecting a screen guard,as some of them can do more harm than good and make the screen very unresponsive. Always go for thin layer screen guard, they are always a bit more expensive anyway.

4. Check For New Updates

You surely don't want to fall too behind,and chances are that the phone you purchased was released at least 6 months ago. Check for new software and security update and bring your phone up to speed and for better user experience.

5. Disable Bloatware/Unwanted apps

Just to begin on a clean slate,go through all the default phone apps that come with the phone and make up your mind on the ones you wouldn't be needing, go to Settings>>General settings>>Application Settings and have a look and disable the ones you would not be needing.
Most of the default apps work in the background and take up RAM space.

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by sorextee(m): 2:07pm On Aug 06, 2016

Life is too short for all that. undecided

If I got a new phone, the first thing I go na to snap the carton, upload am go Facebook ND instagram.. grin

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by joey150(op): 3:18pm On Aug 06, 2016

sorextee:
Life is too short for all that.

If I got a new phone, the first thing I go na to snap the carton, upload am go Facebook ND instagram..

2 days later you go come create thread..help they stole my phone and help my phone is too slow undecided

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by joey150(op): 3:19pm On Aug 06, 2016

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by NCP: 3:27pm On Aug 06, 2016

Also,
a. Uninstall Battery Saver apps like DU battery saver. b. Uninstall facebook, Skype and Facebook messenger.
Thank me later.

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by NCP: 3:29pm On Aug 06, 2016

Also,
a. Uninstall Battery Saver apps like DU battery saver.

b. Uninstall facebook, Skype and Facebook messenger.
Thank me later.

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by srrrr(m): 3:48pm On Aug 06, 2016

joey150:
1. Configure/Set-up A Phone Tracker.

Just like how you would probably install one on a new car,most people overlook the idea of installing a tracker on their phones, we store almost all kind of information on our phones,from media to credit card details to contact info e.t.c It is imperative that you take some minutes to set up a tracker,so It is easier to have control of your phone even when it is stolen,misplaced or simply missing. Most trackers usually come with other useful functions apart from just the tracking. Functions like remote wipe,find my phone and device information. There are a lot of such apps on the Android store, but I personally prefer the android device manager.

all these software trackers are useless. factory reset through recovery and all those anti theft apps, android security will disappear. I used avast anti theft rooted, and android device manager but they all failed when my phone was stolen.

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by joey150(op): 4:06pm On Aug 06, 2016*

NCP:
Also,

a. Uninstall Battery Saver apps like DU battery saver.
b. Uninstall facebook, Skype and Facebook messenger.

Thank me later.

those apps dont come preinstalled on a new phone.. But yes.. They do more harm than good

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by joey150(op): 4:11pm On Aug 06, 2016

srrrr:
all these software trackers are useless. factory reset through recovery and all those anti theft apps, android security will disappear. I used avast anti theft rooted, and android device manager but they all failed when my phone was stolen.

i use them basically to find my phone when it is on silent mode.

I think the main device trackers collect your imei number so its more like hardware not software.. But I'll find more info on that.

Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by happy662(m): 7:03pm On Aug 06, 2016

srrrr:
all these software trackers are useless. factory reset through recovery and all those anti theft apps, android security will disappear. I used avast anti theft rooted, and android device manager but they all failed when my phone was stolen.

try cyberus anti theft even though u flash ur fone or u do factory reset through recovery Dat cyberus anti theft will still be on ur fone I have practicalize it.

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by moderatorr: 8:46pm On Aug 06, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjnZ91nUGEs

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by herzern(m): 8:46pm On Aug 06, 2016

I buy a new phone.....

I sell it within 2 weeks.....so why will I qo through all dhiz stress??

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by Dayoto: 8:47pm On Aug 06, 2016

Ooooo! Not again nah!... What did i want to type ooooo?!

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by emmyw(m): 8:48pm On Aug 06, 2016

Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by herzern(m): 8:48pm On Aug 06, 2016

Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by Jibabs2(m): 8:48pm On Aug 06, 2016*

You try sosai

Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by IMASTEX: 8:49pm On Aug 06, 2016

Thanks for the info

Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by walanter(m): 8:50pm On Aug 06, 2016

All dis for my new phone no. Be bobo juice

Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by stano2(m): 8:50pm On Aug 06, 2016*

Ok.
1. Charge my new phone
2. Try out the camera
3. Install apps that it didn't come with
4. Bookmark Nairaland on my browsers

I don't do screen guard and phone case

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by hijacke(m): 8:50pm On Aug 06, 2016

#6-Root the phone

Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by Stephenomozzy(m): 8:51pm On Aug 06, 2016*

Good point..

6. Install Nairaland App

carmag:
plz bro, what's the advantage of NL app

There are 2 possible answers i can give u:

1. It can notify you when Topics hit the front page and trust me though it's a once in a blue moon thing...real educative and informative topics do hit FP... and u wud want to have 'em hot as it's served.

2. Ask Google.

#depending on ur age, choose one.

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by magabounce(m): 8:51pm On Aug 06, 2016

10kyu sir

Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by iceberryose(m): 8:56pm On Aug 06, 2016

The qst thing I'll do is to show my friends the things my new phone can do that theirs can't.

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by Yalakalibari007: 8:57pm On Aug 06, 2016

I will like a thread on nairaland first b4 5 and 6

Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by Slipknot(m): 8:58pm On Aug 06, 2016

happy662:
try cyberus anti theft even though u flash ur fone or u do factory reset through recovery Dat cyberus anti theft will still be on ur fone I have practicalize it.

it can withstand factory reset and flashing if your and only if your phone is rooted

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by demzey(m): 9:04pm On Aug 06, 2016

To me, wen u get a new smartfone, start fingering it from the road, reach house charge am if lite day, cum finger am again, finish. All dose ones op day ryt na story, tracker ko tracksuit ni

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by Nobody: 9:11pm On Aug 06, 2016

Stephenomozzy:
Good point..
6. Install Nairaland App

plz bro, what's the advantage of NL app

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Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by tosynomolara(f): 9:11pm On Aug 06, 2016

Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by SWORD419(m): 9:11pm On Aug 06, 2016

RUBBISH

Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by MrImole: 9:13pm On Aug 06, 2016

Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by searay(m): 9:18pm On Aug 06, 2016

What is a new phone please?

#Change

Re: 5 Things To Do When You Get A New Smartphone by igahdavid(m): 9:21pm On Aug 06, 2016

Root the phone

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