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Android OS : Myths Vs Facts!
Friends, who among us doesn't know what is Android? Just look around you and you'll find out that 8 out of 10 people are using Android Phones. Android OS is indeed a real KING in the mobile market and the Play store is richest with approx 2.4 million apps. And we all know that Android phones are quite affordable and can be owned at any moderate budget. But at the same time, some myths are also popping up around Android smartphones. It's so unfortunate that Android is the victim of many myths that have persisted for years. Let’s break down the most common ones and see what’s simply not true in this thread.
Myth:
Android Is Too Complicated For The Average User:
Fact:
Android’s haters love to paint it as a complicated mess that only computer experts can use. Just like the misconceptions about Linux’s ease of use, this argument isn’t true of Android either.
New versions of Android include a guided setup process to walk you through getting your device online and adding your accounts. From there, doing what most normal users want to do with their phones (e.g. calling, texting, browsing social media, taking pictures) is easy.
Installing a new app is as simple as searching for it on the Play Store. The camera app is point-and-shoot. Open the Phone, Messages, and Contacts apps to do what you would do on any other phone.
The Settings menu, while perhaps a bit overwhelming at first, is no more confusing than that of iOS. For people used to another mobile operating system or inexperienced with technology in general, Android may be confusing. But it’s not a special case. Someone who’s never used a smartphone before wouldn’t magically know how to use iOS right away, either.
For more help, you can read through our Android beginner’s guide to get up to speed. If you still have trouble, you can install a simplified launcher to make it even more straightforward.
Only Android power users need to dive into advanced tactics like rooting their phones and installing a custom ROM. Average users don’t ever have to concern themselves with this.
Myth:
Android Is The World Of Malware/Less Secure.
Fact:
One of the most common lies detractors shout about Android is that it has malware waiting at every corner. While it’s true that Android has more potential for picking up an infection (though iOS isn’t immune), the average user of either platform won’t ever see malware.
Google takes a more hands-off approach to the Play Store than Apple does with the App Store, so it’s easier to get an app listed. But Android still has several security measures in place to ensure apps are free of malware.
First is the newly revamped Google Play Protect. This service scans both apps on the Play Store and your device to ensure they’re free of infections. If it detects a problem, Play Protect will alert you to take action.
Further, apps on the Play Store are 99 percent safe. Having some basic sense when downloading, like not downloading sketchy apps and checking reviews before you install, will keep you safe from infection. Taking care to not grant unnecessary permissions is important too.
Most Android malware occurs when users download apps from third-party sources and/or root their phones. Mobile malware is easier to sneak into an Android app downloaded from a random website than it is on the Play Store. And rooting your device opens you up to new threats if you don’t know what you’re doing.
Myth:
Android Lags And Crashes More Than iOS:
Fact:
Another false criticism of Android is that it lags and crashes more than iOS. This particular claim has been circling since the start of Android and has never really gone away.
The fact is that every platform lags and crashes, including iOS.
Source: Xiaomi Miui Forum
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Friends, who among us doesn't know what is Android? Just look around you and you'll find out that 8 out of 10 people are using Android Phones. Android OS is indeed a real KING in the mobile market and the Play store is richest with approx 2.4 million apps. And we all know that Android phones are quite affordable and can be owned at any moderate budget. But at the same time, some myths are also popping up around Android smartphones. It's so unfortunate that Android is the victim of many myths that have persisted for years. Let’s break down the most common ones and see what’s simply not true in this thread.
Myth:
Android Is Too Complicated For The Average User:
Fact:
Android’s haters love to paint it as a complicated mess that only computer experts can use. Just like the misconceptions about Linux’s ease of use, this argument isn’t true of Android either.
New versions of Android include a guided setup process to walk you through getting your device online and adding your accounts. From there, doing what most normal users want to do with their phones (e.g. calling, texting, browsing social media, taking pictures) is easy.
Installing a new app is as simple as searching for it on the Play Store. The camera app is point-and-shoot. Open the Phone, Messages, and Contacts apps to do what you would do on any other phone.
The Settings menu, while perhaps a bit overwhelming at first, is no more confusing than that of iOS. For people used to another mobile operating system or inexperienced with technology in general, Android may be confusing. But it’s not a special case. Someone who’s never used a smartphone before wouldn’t magically know how to use iOS right away, either.
For more help, you can read through our Android beginner’s guide to get up to speed. If you still have trouble, you can install a simplified launcher to make it even more straightforward.
Only Android power users need to dive into advanced tactics like rooting their phones and installing a custom ROM. Average users don’t ever have to concern themselves with this.
Myth:
Android Is The World Of Malware/Less Secure.
Fact:
One of the most common lies detractors shout about Android is that it has malware waiting at every corner. While it’s true that Android has more potential for picking up an infection (though iOS isn’t immune), the average user of either platform won’t ever see malware.
Google takes a more hands-off approach to the Play Store than Apple does with the App Store, so it’s easier to get an app listed. But Android still has several security measures in place to ensure apps are free of malware.
First is the newly revamped Google Play Protect. This service scans both apps on the Play Store and your device to ensure they’re free of infections. If it detects a problem, Play Protect will alert you to take action.
Further, apps on the Play Store are 99 percent safe. Having some basic sense when downloading, like not downloading sketchy apps and checking reviews before you install, will keep you safe from infection. Taking care to not grant unnecessary permissions is important too.
Most Android malware occurs when users download apps from third-party sources and/or root their phones. Mobile malware is easier to sneak into an Android app downloaded from a random website than it is on the Play Store. And rooting your device opens you up to new threats if you don’t know what you’re doing.
Myth:
Android Lags And Crashes More Than iOS:
Fact:
Another false criticism of Android is that it lags and crashes more than iOS. This particular claim has been circling since the start of Android and has never really gone away.
The fact is that every platform lags and crashes, including iOS.
Source: Xiaomi Miui Forum
Like, follow me or say thanks for more helpful article like this.
Thanks mga kaphcorner.