Setup/Configure an Android Device

Setup/Configure an Android Device

Best Practices

The following are considered best practices when setting up phones:

1. Adjust the time zone as needed. This is very important. 
2. Use the same Google account for all devices
3. Set all the devices up to be as identical as possible
4. Remove adware/default apps/widgets

Video Example

See the video below for instructions on setting up a new Android device. 

To play this video in fullscreen, click here



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