Google's cloud backup system is nice and easy, but it's not as comprehensive as the kind of backup that is possible with a rooted device. Jason Howell explains what it means when a phone is rooted, and the kind of deep backup that is possible on such a device. What is root? Why root backup over traditional backup? Downloading and installing Titanium Backup. Setup of Titanium Backup. Backing up app data to the device. Transferring that backup to the cloud. Retrieving the backup to the new device. Restoring the backup data. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit ..read more

Before you go to wipe that phone and start fresh, you will want to be sure that Google is backing up all of the important pieces of your phone. Jason Howell walks through Google's automated approach to cloud backup as well as fills in some of the missing pieces. Backing up to Google Drive. What is included in Google's automated backup? How to be sure you back up MMS messages. A look at SMS Backup and Restore. Using Google Photos for photo and video backup. Checking apps for their own backup functionality. Restoring a backup safely. Expanding storage on Google Drive. Google One Drive - h ..read more

Google has tried local P2P file sharing before, and it never really took off. Now, Google is conducting a limited beta test of an OS-level solution called Nearby Sharing. Jason Howell has access to the beta feature and walks through what it is and how to use it. How Apple handles local file sharing with AirDrop. Google's first effort, Beam, never took off. Which devices can use Nearby Sharing. How to opt into the Play Services beta. How to transfer a picture or video using Nearby Sharing. A bug is present that should be addressed. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at http ..read more

OxygenOS has some awesome features. OnePlus's Android skin, OxygenOS, is close enough to stock to make Android purists happy while also including some incredibly handy features for power users. Jason Howell shows off some of his favorite tips and tricks on the OnePlus 8 Pro and explains why OxygenOS is one of his favorite Android-based operating systems. High resolution and high refresh rate. Hide the front-facing camera. Ambient display and horizon light. Password protect certain apps. Hide apps in their own space. Have multiple versions of a single app in parallel. Force dark mode on unsup ..read more

Hidden settings with geeky powers. Android is hiding a handy settings menu from view by default. It's intended for developers, but Jason Howell will show you how to unlock the menu and go over a few things that users of Android can benefit from within Developer Options. USB Debugging. Force 90Hz refresh rate. Show touches on the display. Default setting when device is plugged into a computer. Toggle Automatic System Updates. Deactivate ALL sensors on the device. Keep mobile data active at all times. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-andr ..read more

Removing Uninstallable Apps From the Phone Sometimes, smartphones have apps installed that simply have no business being on the device, yet there's no way to remove the app. Jason Howell shows a few ways to take that uninstallable app off of the device with the help of ADB developer tools. Uninstall vs. Disable Downloading ADB binaries How to use Terminal How to remove and then reinstall apps using ADB Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android Sponsor: itpro.tv/twit promo code TWIT30 ..read more

Second Screen a Device With Duet If you have an old tablet lying around gathering dust, perhaps you might benefit from turning it into a second display for your computer. Jason Howell demonstrates how to use Duet to do just that with his MacBook Pro and a Huawei Android tablet. How to install Duet. Syncing the app between devices. Adjusting resolution and frame rate. Turning a Chromebook into a second display. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android Sponsor: expressvpn.com/hoa ..read more

Having 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 ..read more

Google 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://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android ..read more

We 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 ..read more