Charter doesn’t seem to be a fan of the Android devices. Maybe this isn’t intentional, but it seems like they have very little tech support for Android users. If you are having issues with your Charter email on your Android, here are some tips to help.
Stuck in the middle
Are you kinda stuck in the middle of being nerdy about your Android but not all knowing? I know the feeling. Most of the tutorials out there are geared towards the newbie or the super advanced.
My question to you is….
How techy are you?
I want to create some mid-level tutorials for the site.
Leave a comment with any questions you may have.
Using the Android calendar [Android Basics]
The Android phone calendar is super powerful and easy to use. If you are accustomed to other smart phone calendars, the Android calendar will be a sight for sore eyes. The look of the Android calendar will vary depending on the device.
For example, the Samsung Tab has a different calendar than my HTC Desire. If you root your device and change ROMs, you will likely have a different calendar application on each ROM you install.
Adding your internet provider's email when its actually Gmail [Android Basics]
Many ISPs are using Gmail these days. Because of that, there is some confusion with the setup. Here are the settings to add your Internet Service Provider (ISP) email to an Android phone.
These directions are if you are using the Mail or Email application. Many times you can skip all of this setup by using the Gmail for Android application.
How-to back up your Android contacts [Android Basics]
People rely heavily on the information in their phone. One of the most important pieces of information is the contact list. Many people never back up their contact list. When they lose their phone or the phone is wiped for one reason or another, the result is devastating.
A few simple steps can help you keep your contact list when the unfortunate occurs. Below is the method to manually back up the contacts on and Android device. [Read more...]
Remove an Android application [Android Basics]
Many Android phones do not have much space for applications. This means from time-to-time, you will need to delete old applications to make room for new applications. There is an easy way to delete Android applications and a method that takes more steps to delete the application.
Below will show you the steps how to uninstall an Android application the long way. This method is good for deleting one application at a time. To delete multiples, look for the links at the bottom of the page.
Yahoo bizmail set up for Android
Many small businesses use Yahoo Small Business to host their web site. They also choose to use Yahoo Buisiness Email.
Yahoo Bizmail is a POP3 email service. Here are the settings you will need to put into your Android email app. [Read more...]
Messaging for Android phones [Android Basics]
Messaging is a mainstay of digital life. If most people don’t like voice mail and would rather have you send an email or a SMS with the information. Because of this, you will need to know how to message on your Android phone.
Installing an Android application [Android Basics]
After you have navigated the market and found an application, it is time to install it. The process is very quick and only take a few click to accomplish.
If you are unsure how, here is how-to find applications in the Market.
Navigating the Market [Android Basics]
Navigating the Android Market is an important part of owning an Android phone. Finding and installing applications are some of the first things you need to master if you want to use your Android device to its full potential.
To find and install applications from the Android Market, you must be logged into a Gmail account on your Android phone. (Do you need help to set up a new Gmail account?) Follow the steps below to navigate to and install an application from the Android Market. [Read more...]