Google and HTC worked together to bring the new Nexus 9 tablet last month, which came with the most waited Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. The new tablet features a great screen and a battery that lasts for a good amount of time. The new software and hardware that Nexus 9 features make this device to be one of the most “craved” tablets ever.
Here are a few tips and tricks that you should know about Nexus 9.
Turning Nexus 9’s screen
You can still use the old fashioned Power button technique to open your Nexus 9’s screen, but there is a new way to open the screen by tapping it two times. At the same time, you can use the Ok Google feature and “wake” up your phone by just saying “OK Google”. In order to make Ok Google always function, you will have to go to Settings->Voice->Ok Google and select “Always on” and “When Locked”.
Restoring applications and settings
When you setup a new Android device and login on your Google account, you will get access to all the games/applications you’ve purchased from the Google Play Store, but also you will get access to all your saved contacts. Android has a restore and backup system built in and you will notice it during the Nexus 9 setup. At a specific time, you will be asked if you want to get your application and date from a previous Android device.
You will then see a list with some previous applications/games that have been used by an older device that you had. Keep in mind that some applications are not yet optimized for Android 5.0 Lollipop and will not working on your Nexus 9.
Adding users and guests
By pulling down the notification and tapping on the user icon located at the top right side, you will find a new option that will allow you to add a user or a guest. Adding a guest, this will allow everyone who uses the device under the guest account to not have access to any of your personal accounts, data and applications that you’ve added. Instead, they will have a “fresh” tablet with the basic applications that come pre-installed. This is great if you want to give your Nexus 9 to a friend to call someone or check something on the internet.
However, by adding a user is a bit of different, as he can install new applications and even restore his settings. It’s better if you share your tablet with your family.
“Borrowing” the Nexus 9 to your child without worrying of anything
When adding a new user by going to Setting->Users you can choose a restricted profile and you will be asked to set a password or pattern. After that you will have to set a name for the profile, pick a picture for it and then select on what the account is allowed to have access. For example, you can allow him to play a few games, but restrict his access to the web browser or settings of the tablets. If you find that this feature doesn’t cover all the things you need, you can always install an application such as Kid Mode.
Disabling notifications
In case you have a lot of applications installed on your device, you should do this as soon as possible. That’s if you don’t want to get flooded by endless notifications. You can do this by waiting a notification from a specific application you want to block. Once you get the notification, tap on “Never show notification from this application”.
If you don’t want to wait for a notification from that a specific application, just go to Settings->Application and uncheck the “Show notification” box from the application you don’t want to receive notifications. Also, go to Settings->Sound and notification->Application notifications and select Block on all the application you don’t want to hear notifications from.
Saving Battery
The Nexus 9 comes with a very good battery, but at the same time it can also benefit from the new battery saver feature that Android 5.0 Lollipop comes with. Go to Settings->Battery and then tap on the menu button that’s located on the top right side. You will then notice the Battery saver option and you will be able to turn it on or off and choose when it should engage (when the device has 5% battery left or when it has 15% battery left). Once this feature engages, you will notice that vibration, syncing and other features will be disabled in order to save the battery as long as possible.
Using Smart Lock
If you have a lock screen password or pattern, then you can use Smart Lock. This feature can be found on Settings->Security and you will be able to set a smart watch or another device to automatically unlock your device for you. This is great feature which can be used while driving and you won’t have to unlock your device, as your smart watch or car’s Bluetooth will do that for you.
source:- http://thefusejoplin.com/2014/11/nexus-9-wanted-tips-tricks-2014/
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