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Plainspoken Tech for Seniors · Book 5
Your Android Phone, Plainly Explained
A Large-Print, Step-by-Step Guide for Seniors to Every Setting, App and Safety Feature That Matters, for Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and Other Android Phones, Updated for Android 16 and Android 17
By Graham Tulley · Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel · Android 16 and 17
Coming soon to Amazon
Coming soon to Amazon
Large-print paperback and Kindle ebook, from Amazon in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and other countries.
About this book
Your phone can do so much. It shouldn’t be this confusing.
Tiny text. Menus that move every time the phone updates. Buttons and swipes nobody ever explained. If your Android phone feels like it was designed for someone else, you’re not alone, and it’s not your fault.
Every how-to in this large-print guide gives the steps for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones, plus a simple trick that works on any Android phone. Updated for Android 16 and Android 17.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
- Make text bigger, switch to simple buttons and turn on Easy mode
- Make and answer calls, save contacts, block spam callers and use voicemail
- Send messages, photos and video calls to family, and spot scam texts
- Take, find and back up photos so you never lose them
- Install apps safely from the Play Store and cancel subscriptions
- Protect your Google Account, screen lock PIN and fingerprint
- Set up Emergency SOS and medical information, and find a lost phone
- Keep it charged, updated and backed up, and move to a new phone
- Fix frozen screens, no sound and Wi-Fi problems yourself
Made for real readers
- 60 quick how-tos
- "Plain Talk" boxes for every tech word
- A glossary and quick-reference cards
- A free printable Scam-Stopper Kit
- Large print in a typeface designed for low vision
Who it's for
Owners of Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones, and anyone with another Android phone who wants plain steps that still make sense when the menus look a little different.
Book details
| Series | Plainspoken Tech for Seniors, Book 5 |
|---|---|
| Author | Graham Tulley |
| Publisher | Plainspoken Tech |
| Formats | Paperback and Kindle ebook |
| Paperback | 234 pages · 7 × 10 in · black and white |
| Print size | Large print: 15-point Atkinson Hyperlegible |
| Covers | Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel · Android 16 and 17 |
| Language | English (US spelling) |
| Availability | Coming soon to Amazon |
What's inside: table of contents
- Introduction: How to Use This Book (and a Free Gift)
- Chapter 1: Meet Your Android Phone: Buttons, Gestures and the Home Screen
- Chapter 2: Make It Easy to See and Hear
- Chapter 3: Calls, Contacts and Voicemail
- Chapter 4: Messages and Staying in Touch
- Chapter 5: The Camera, Gallery and Google Photos
- Chapter 6: Apps: The Play Store, Home Screen and Widgets
- Chapter 7: Your Google Account, Screen Lock and Passwords
- Chapter 8: Staying Safe: Scams, Privacy and Emergency Features
- Chapter 9: The Internet, Email and Wi-Fi
- Chapter 10: Everyday Helpers: Gemini, Maps, Calendar, Clock, Weather and the Flashlight
- Chapter 11: Battery, Storage, Updates and Backups
- Chapter 12: When Things Go Wrong: Troubleshooting
- Appendix A: 60 Quick How-Tos
- Appendix B: Glossary
- Appendix C: Quick-Reference Cards
- A Note From Graham
Questions about Your Android Phone
I have a Motorola (or another brand). Will this book still help?
Yes. Each how-to gives the Samsung and Pixel steps, plus a simple trick that works on any Android phone, such as searching in Settings for the feature you want.
Does it explain Gemini, the new Google assistant?
Yes. Chapter 10 covers Gemini alongside Maps, Calendar and the other everyday helpers.
Which version of Android is it written for?
Android 16 and Android 17. To check yours, open Settings, tap About phone, then look for Android version (on Samsung it’s under Software information).
Free articles on Android
Android Android Samsung Easy Mode: How to Make a Galaxy Phone Simpler for Mom or Dad
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Android How to Stop Spam Calls on Android: Pixel Call Screen and Samsung, Step by Step
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Also in the series
Book 1 of 5AI for Seniors, Plainly Explained
Use AI assistants with confidence and common sense, and spot the new AI scams.
Works with ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude and Meta AI
Coming soon to Amazon
Book 2 of 5Scam-Proof
See the pattern behind every scam, and know exactly what to say and do.
Phone, text, email, online and AI scams
Coming soon to Amazon
Book 3 of 5Your iPhone, Plainly Explained
Every setting, app and safety feature that matters, one calm step at a time.
Updated for iOS 26 and iOS 27
Coming soon to Amazon
Book 4 of 5Your iPad, Plainly Explained
Video calls, reading, photos and safety on the big screen, explained calmly.
Updated for iPadOS 26 and iPadOS 27
Coming soon to Amazon
This book is an independent publication and is not affiliated with, authorized, sponsored or approved by Google LLC or Samsung Electronics. Android, Google Pixel and Gemini are trademarks of Google LLC. Samsung Galaxy is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.