You’ve Bought a New Smartphone, Now What?
By Chantal Bechervaise
It is exciting to get a new smartphone. I love the feeling of unboxing it and holding it in my hands for the first time. It can be overwhelming too, as there are always new features to get used to and learn and I just want to start playing with it right away.
Here are some tips and guidelines to help you set up and learn how to use your new smartphone, so you are up and running as quickly as possible.
Fully Charge Your Phone
This is the hardest part for me. I am impatient, so waiting a couples hours before being able to play with my new phone is torture. It is important to charge your phone first. Your new phone will more than likely have to update its operating system (OS) so it is better to have a full charge. Plus respecting your battery is the best way to prolong its life. I recommend never letting it drain completely and topping off the charge whenever you can. If you are out an about and need to prolong your battery life, try turning off the Wi-Fi and GPS locator.
Move Your Data
After installing all the updates, the next step is moving over prior contact lists and data to your new phone. If you are moving contacts from iOS to iOS or Android to Android, once you sign in with the same account information, all it should take is one sync to get you up and running. (If you are using iOS and you have backed up all your info to iTunes, then just plug your phone into your computer and sync it through the iTunes back up feature.) Another way to transfer contact information is through the SIM card. If you previously saved contact information to your SIM card and the SIM card fits your new phone, then you can save the contact information into your new phone.
Media, Photos and Songs
If you used a microSD card in your previous phone for your photos and videos, then you may be able to simply pop it into your new phone and have immediate access to them. I highly recommend using cloud storage to back up all of your photos and videos. That way if you lose your phone or if it gets damaged, you have not lost any of those important memories. Apple users can backup photos, videos and songs with iTunes or iCloud, Windows users can use OneDrive, and Android users can use Google Drive.
There are many other cloud storage apps and options that are available to use as well. Some of the most popular ones can be found here. Verizon also offers the Verizon Cloud storage service, which allows customers to sync and save important contacts, photos, videos, music, documents, and even text messages.
Watch the How-To Videos on Your Phone
Newer smartphones usually have How-To Videos, a Support Center, or Help app built in to the phone. Take the time to look through this feature (which can be found in the main menu) to learn the ins and outs of your phone. Even experienced smartphone users are bound to discover some new tips or tricks that they were not aware of.
Set Up Shortcuts and Personalise Your Phone
You have finished the initial set up and updating and now the fun begins – personalising your phone and making it your own. This is my favorite part of setting up a new phone. I always begin with selecting new wallpaper. You can usually find the place to set up and chose the wallpaper under the settings menu (it may be called appearance or personalization). Your phone will have some built-in options but you can also download wallpaper to match your personality through your phone’s respective app store.
Next, I start creating shortcuts for my most used apps and place them on my home screen with my favorite widgets. That way they are easy to find and quick to launch. I am an Android user and my widget of choice is the Google Now Launcher which provides me with traffic updates, weather, and updates to the sites I frequent the most.
Don’t be afraid to move apps around until you find a layout that works for you. Try out new apps that suit your lifestyle. There are so many to choose from: Best Apps for Pet Owners, News Junkies, Keeping Kids Entertained, Streaming Music and much, much more!
Using your smartphone should help to make your life easier and not be a burden.
Accessories
The last step in personalising your new phone is accessorizing it. I start with a phone case. Besides offering protection from bumps and drops, a case can add personality and style to your phone. Verizon offers many cases to choose from, including an option to create your own personalized photo case.
Accessories don’t stop at just the case; there are many more fun things to help improve the performance and use of your phone, from portable chargers to headphones and Bluetooth speakers. There are many options to turn your smartphone into a mobile entertainment system, and even a mobile office.
Do you have any tips to share about setting up a new phone and personalising it? I’d love to hear your stories in the comments below.
Chantal is located in Ottawa, Ontario. She is passionate about everything related to the World of Work: Leadership, HR, Social Media and Technology. You can read more from Chantal at her TakeItPersonelly blog or follow her on Twitter @CBechervaise.
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