What is Android? Back to Basics

With over one million people a day getting an Android device, many want to know some rather fundamental questions like "What is Android?" Kevin, the Tech Ninja, takes you through it! Show this to the old folks and save yourself some time!

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*What is Android? [Back to Basics]*

Today, we'll be starting a new series of videos which should help you, or someone you know who is new to this OS, get started with Android. This is Part 1 of our Back to Basics Android video series. Let's get started!

By The Tech Ninja (Kevin Nether) and Ankit Banerjee 

[ChaimS]

I would be very interested in an updated video for 2019/2020! Everyone assumes that everyone already knows everything, but people are getting smartphones for the first time all the time.

[tedi]

Can't believe i'm watching this after being on android for the last 5 years

[Undeadwolfy_]

Android Authority just oozes quality. I love it. You guys do very comprehensive and different videos compared to every other blog. Production quality is awesome. Hosts are likeable and friendly. Manage to stay very objective yet still some level of subjectiveness for that personal touch. Every video is a treat. I find myself watching these videos even though I know it's going to tell me things I already know, but I watch them anyway because they're great! Keep up the great work! Happy New Year everyone.

[adriansnetwork]

A video I strongly recommend for new android users, people wanting to switch to android and people wanting understand android better. All simply explained and in depth. Awesome work Kevin!

[GeorgeS]

I already know all this stuff and I wanted to see how well he was able to explain it in the video. This is good so far.

[mozzik]

Great video, can't wait to see what else is in store

[JSantana]

Great video Kevin. Nothing better than the Nexus 5 to demonstrate the basics.

[jacob]

Thanks for making these videos. I recently made the switch from IOS to an android phone after being an isheep for a long time. And since it's a whole new OS i have to get used to these i find these videos helpful :)

[tamibeaulieu]

I am going to love this series.  I hope each one of you will be doing a part of the series. 

[tullius]

Camera angle seems too high above you. Seems like an uncomfortable angle.

[italktoomuch]

Wow this is very good for starters...I'm gonna share the video:) very useful, keep up the good work bro.

[joeystudent]

Your video is being used in my classes curriculum. I've seen your videos before for other android app tutorials such as Tasker. Thanks for your contributions to everything I've been learning Android Authority and Kevin the Tech Ninja!

[elizabeths]

Hey. I came to android a year ago and am self-taught with a lot more to learn. Your video was very useful, however I feel that a newbie to android smart phones in general, still risks being a little confused after watching it. For instance, you indicated that "at the top we have our notification bar ....". You didn't point out exactly where at the top as you swiped through pages. That could confuse folks. "We can use our finger and drag the status bar down ... ." This should have been shown the instant you started discussing the notification bar. I guess what I'm saying is, it would be good to ensure what you're saying is in direct sync with what you're doing. Other than that, a very useful video. Thank you very much and really looking forward to the next instalment. Cheers.

[iusethisapp]

Great idea for a video series. Keep it coming.

[williambigbadman]

I just want to know how do you get your info back when one day your android says that your SD card is blank out of the

[KrzysztofPiwowarczyk]

Lol, it's still fun to watch the basis of Android, no matter that I've been using it for ages ;D

[joshuascout]

Know everything this time but steel very explenble video . Thank you !

[surethingbaby]

I'll say this- I still don't get Android because technology is really hard to figure out, but you did a much better job at explaining it than most so you get a thumbs up :)

[neroinaction]

Thank you, very informative. I'm not new but when someone is new to android I just link them here. Thank you for this you saved a lot of my time :D