New To Android? CHECK THiS OUT!

[Abe21599]

Hello


Im just putting this together to help out all that are new to the Android OS (what comes on the Droid X). Its hard coming from a non-android phone and trying to just jump right in. So here are a few (well, a lot) of links to get reading on to help you become familiar with the operating system.

Will add more so check back!!

You can skim through and find which article(s) suit you.

NOTE: just because I post it, it does not mean i agree with it. One example is the use of taskillers: some people use them, others (including me) do not. its up to you what you ultimately choose to run on your phone. Im just posting these to help ease into the new OS and get some helpful tips to create a setup that works for you.

EDIT: since two of these are hard to maintain, Im gonna link to this one
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dro...check-out.html
which is the one I keep updated. A lot has been added to that one so feel free to check that one out as well


Motorola's site covers the basics of using the DroidX and Android OS
Motorola


The best way to make the most out of your new operating system is learning how to use it
How to be an Android Power User


With a big screen and a blazing fast processor, you need to watch your battery
Extend the Life of Your Battery



Helping set up your home screens to make you more efficient
Android Home Screen Organization


Choosing a Launcher to replace your stock home screen
Different Options


For some new apps to get you started, check out this..
Top Droid X Apps
Top Droid X Games


Have an Outlook account you want to Sync?
Syncdroid


Maybe peruse other peoples setup they already have and find something you like?
Screenshots of Droid X Homescreens


Now that we have multitasking (assuming your other phone didnt (Android FTW)), you need to know a little about it
Android OS memory management and Task Killers


Wanna Root? check out theses links
What Root Is
How To Root your Droid X
Apps for a Rooted Droid X
A Dummies Guide to Android Terminology
Other (Droid X Hacks Section)

any others you see fit to be on this list please let me know (and if any of the links are down, please dont post here, just PM me)

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[smalltowngirl13]

Awesome work Abe...now I can just post one link in my "welcome to the forum" replies...

Gonna sticky this thread for a bit - alot of good info in here for new users (and some old users too)!!

[wmedina1991]

just be cautius with appkillers theres a lot of differing opinions when it comes appkillers

other then that pretty nice selection of articles

[Martin030908]

Nice write up Abe.

Appkillers = the devil

Happy Droidin'!

[Abe21599]

Nice write up Abe.

Appkillers = the devil

Happy Droidin'!

haha i added a disclaimer

[chucklehead]

Wish this was here when I got my DX (my first android OS phone) on launch day. Looking back it would've been extremely helpful. For others who's first foray into the android OS os the DX these are all great articles.

Also, have to put my 2 cents in regarding AppKillers...STAY AWAY. The OS is built to stop things not used on its own, it doesn't need another app telling it what to do!

Thank you Abe! Definitely should be a must-read for everyone!

[cosshog]

Thanks for the help. I am waiting on my first droid phone and trying to learn as much as I can before it arrives

[mdutch]

Okay, after owning DroidX two days, purchased CompanionLink Wired, DroidX will NOT sync -- Deja Office cannot see PC in USB Charge Mode, PC Mode, Mass Storage Mode, etc. Had to ask for my money back. I sure hope someone can make a proper non-cloud sync by the 2.2 OS rollout.

[surge]

Thank you for this post, now I need my DX that I ordered on 8/12.

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Thanks