How to Install Android Tablet

Android tablets have come a long way in the last few years, and now bring many top features. In many cases, your Android tablet can do things that other tablets can’t. Getting used to an Andoird tablet can be a bit daunting, but once you sign in with your Google account, things will start to become clearer. With Android’s vast library of apps, there’s not much it can’t do.

Table of Contents

Open the box and Charge

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Open the tablet box. When you first receive your tablet, there are a few things you need to do before you’re ready to turn it on. The first step to installing any new Android tablet is to unbox the device and evaluate the items and equipment that come with it.

If you’ve just bought a tablet, you’ll usually find in the box a USB cable, a power adapter, a user manual, a warranty card, and the tablet.
Make sure you find the user manual and read it through to familiarize yourself with the device and the basic functions of the tablet.

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Charge your Android tablet. Even though an Android tablet may have enough battery life to power on right out of the box, it’s still a good idea to fully charge it before using it.

To charge your Android tablet, plug the included USB cable into the power adapter or into a USB port on your computer. Plug the other end into the Micro USB port on the bottom of the body. A typical tablet will charge faster if it is plugged into a wall outlet.
If you are not sure which cable is the power cable, open the user manual and read the table of contents.

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Turn on the tablet. Once the battery is fully charged, turn on the device by holding down the “Power” button for about three seconds. Hold the button until a message is displayed on the screen.

Android tablets typically have two different physical buttons on the top or right edge. The elongated button is the volume control while the smaller button is the tablet’s Power/Sleep button.

Performing Initial Setup

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Language selection. After starting your tablet for the first time, you’ll need to go through a series of steps to install it. The first part of the installation process will ask you to choose a language from a list of languages. Swipe the list, or tap the drop-down menu to select a language.

Click “Next” when you’re done.
Note that this exact guide will vary depending on the tablet you’re installing on. Different models and manufacturers will have different installation procedures.

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Select a Wi-Fi network. After selecting the language, a list of Wi-Fi networks in range will appear on the screen. You need to find your Wi-Fi network on that page. If your network doesn’t show up, move closer to your router, then press the “Refresh List” button on the screen.

Tap the network you want to connect to. If the network is secured, you will be prompted to enter a password before connecting. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the password.
After entering the Wi-Fi password, press the “Continue” button to connect.
See this guide for more details on how to connect to a wireless network.

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Set date and time. This is usually automatically detected, but you can adjust it if the date and time have not been set correctly by your tablet. Click “Next” to continue.

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Agree to the terms of use. You will be prompted to read and agree to the terms and conditions of use of the tablet. Read the terms to see what you can and can’t do with your tablet as specified by the manufacturer. Click “Next” to continue.

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Sign in with your Google account. Since Android is made by Google, many of the main Android experiences, like the Google Play store and Gmail integration, will require you to sign in with a Google account. Your Android tablet will now ask you to sign in with an existing Google account or create a new one. After entering your account information, the login process will take a few minutes.

You can skip signing in to your Google account, but you won’t be able to access many of the tablet’s functions. The tablet will allow you to create a Google account, or you can also create one online.
Some tablets, like the Samsung Galaxy, will ask you to sign in to the manufacturer’s account. This may give you access to the manufacturer’s services, like a backup program. Like a Google account, this manufacturer account is free.
If you have a Gmail account, YouTube account, or Google+ profile, you already have a Google account.

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Select backup settings. After you log in, you will be asked to set up backup and restore options. You can restore your Google settings to a new device, which is useful if you already have another Android device. You can also set up your tablet to automatically back up to your Google account, allowing you to easily restore or migrate settings in the future.

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Set positioning parameters. The next screen will ask you to set the positioning parameters. Enabling Wi-Fi geolocation will allow the app to find your approximate location based on your Wi-Fi connection. In addition, you can enable GPS location tracking for more accurate positioning. This is very useful for Google Maps.

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Sign in to other services. Some tablets come with other services that require you to sign in at this time. For example, many Samsung Galaxy tablets come with the free Dropbox storage app that requires you to create an account. Different tablets will have different apps that come with them, and don’t require you to use them.

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Name the device. The final step of setting up your tablet is usually giving your device a name. This is the name that appears when your device is connected to a network, or when you manage your device online.

Getting to Know the Interface

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Browse to the Home screen. The Home screen is the main screen of the tablet. It contains apps and widgets, which are miniature apps that run directly on your screen (for example, a weather or clock app). You can move between Home screens by swiping left and right.

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Add and remove apps from the Home screen. There are several apps available on the Home screen. You can move these apps by pressing and holding the app icon. If you want to add an app from the list of pre-installed apps, press the “Apps” button to open the App Drawer. Press and hold any app in the list and move it to the Home screen.

To remove an app from the Home screen, press and hold the app icon and drop it to the trash can that appears at the bottom of the screen. This only removes the app from the Home screen, not uninstall it.

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Open the Settings menu. Tap the Settings icon on the Home screen or the App Drawer to open the Settings menu. This is where you can adjust all the settings for your device and account.

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Search with Google. Click on the Google search bar to open the Google Search function. You can use the on-screen keyboard to type in the search bar. Google Search will search your device as well as the internet for anything that matches your search keywords.

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Open an application. You can run any installed application by tapping its icon. You can run multiple applications at the same time. To switch between applications, press the Multitask button. This will open a list of all the apps you have open, allowing you to quickly switch between them.

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Add widget to Home screen. Press and hold an empty space on the Home screen. Select “Widgets” from the list, browse the list to find the widget you want to add. Widgets come in a variety of sizes.

You can add more widgets from the Google Play store. There are enough widgets for just about any function you can think of, and are designed for you to access information quickly without having to open an app.

Using the Basic Functions of your Tablet

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Check email. If you’re signed in with a Google account, your account will be automatically added to the Email app. You can open this application to browse your email messages. If you have different email accounts, you can add them to centralize all your messages in one place.

You can also download the Gmail app if you primarily use Gmail for email.

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Open Google Search. Swipe up from the Home button to open the Google Search tool. You can enter keywords in the search bar at the top, and tags with information that Google thinks are relevant to you will appear below the search bar.

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Surf the Internet. Depending on the tablet manufacturer, you may have an “Internet”, “Browser”, or “Chrome” app. All of these apps allow you to surf the internet on your tablet. These browsers work a lot like a web browser on your computer: type an address in the address bar at the top to visit a web page.

If you want to access multiple websites at once, click the button at the top right to open new tabs. When more than one tab is open, you can press the top right button again to see all your open tabs.

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Play music. If you have any music on your tablet, the Play Music app should be able to detect it automatically. The Play Music app is accessible from the App menu like any other app; just click the Play Music icon to open it.

Once you’ve opened the Play Music app, you’ll notice the layout is quite similar to the Play Store app. At the top, you’ll have a similar account and search function button. Below the top buttons, you’ll have a list of all your albums, all displayed as tiles on the screen.
Tap each tile to open the playlist in that tile, or tap the three vertical gray dots to access options to add it to a playlist or play it.
The Play Music app can play any song you download to your tablet, as well as any you buy from the Google Play Store. You can also sign up for unlimited access to your Google Music library for a monthly fee, similar to Spotify Premium.
If you don’t like the Play Music app, you can download other music players like Spotify, Pandora, or Rhapsody.

Install New Apps

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Open the Google Play store. This icon is on the Home screen, and looks like a shopping bag. This will open the Google Play store, where you can get apps, games, music, books, movies, and more. By default, the Google Play store will open in the Applications section.

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Browse top apps. When you first open the store, you’ll see a ton of recommended apps and games. Browse through to see if something appeals to you.

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Look through the categories. You can check out the Most Popular Free, Most Purchased, Top Grossing Apps (all time), and much more. These give you a good idea of what people are using.

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Search for an app. Use the search bar at the top of the screen to search for a specific app. The results will be displayed every time you type a character.

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Install an application. After choosing an app, you can review the details and see what other users have to say about it. If you decide you want to install, you can purchase the app (if it’s paid) and then download it to your device. Once the app is downloaded and installed, it will appear on the App Drawer and the Home screen.

If you want to buy an app, you’ll need to have a payment method tied to your Google account, or you’ll need to purchase a Google Play gift card.

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Install some useful apps. There are tens of thousands of apps you can choose from, so getting started can be a bit daunting. There are a number of apps that most users can benefit from, and are a good place to start.

File management – The Android operating system gives you more access to its internals than an iPad. Download the File Manager application that allows you to easily view, move, copy, and delete any file on your tablet. “ESFile Manager” is one of the most popular and powerful file manager apps available for Android.
Play video – Tablets are great for watching videos on the go, so you’ll want a couple of apps that let you do that. Most of these apps require a subscription, but you may already be using them on other devices. Netflix and Hulu should not be overlooked, but there are other options for video streaming apps as well.
Cloud storage – As more and more work is done in the “cloud”, or online, the need for applications dedicated to cloud storage also becomes more prevalent. Since you use an Android tablet, you’ll want to install Google Drive. This will give you access to 15GB of storage, and also allow you to create and edit text, tables, and presentations with Google. Dropbox also has a tablet app that gives you easy access to the files you’ve stored.
Web browser – If your tablet comes with an “Internet” or “Browser” browser pre-installed, you may want to consider replacing it with something more powerful. Google Chrome has a tablet version with lots of features that let you sync all your bookmarks, saved logins and passwords with the desktop version. Firefox is also available for Android and syncs with the desktop version.
Messaging – It’s nearly impossible for a tablet to send SMS messages because it doesn’t have a phone network signal, but you can install a messaging app that lets you chat with anyone anywhere. Programs such as Skype, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and Google Hangouts are available for Android tablets.

Steps

Open the box and Charge

Performing Initial Setup

Getting to Know the Interface

Using the Basic Functions of your Tablet

Install New Apps

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