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πŸ“˜ User Guide: Learn to Use Your Smartphone with Ease

πŸ‘΅πŸΌπŸ‘΄πŸΌ For elders, parents, or anyone new to smartphones.

1️⃣ How to Set Up WhatsApp, Facebook & YouTube

πŸ“± Step 1: Unlock your phone

Press the power button and swipe up or enter PIN (ask family if needed)

🟒 Step 2: Find the Play Store (or App Store on iPhone)

  • Icon looks like a triangle (Android) or β€œA” in a circle (iPhone)

  • Tap on it

πŸ” Step 3: Search for apps

  • Type WhatsApp β†’ Tap Install

  • Type Facebook β†’ Tap Install

  • Type YouTube β†’ Tap Install

βœ… Step 4: Open each app one by one

  • WhatsApp: Enter your phone number, get an OTP, set a profile photo

  • Facebook: Use your name, phone/email, create a password

  • YouTube: No sign-in required unless you want to save videos

βœ… Ask Digital Beta team if you're stuck β€” we're just a call away!

2️⃣ How to Adjust Font Size, Volume & Brightness

πŸ”§ Step 1: Open Settings (βš™οΈ Gear icon) on your phone

πŸ”€ Font Size:

  • Go to Display > Font size

  • Slide the bar right for BIGGER text
    πŸ§“ Easier to read for eyes

πŸ”Š Volume:

  • Press volume + / - buttons

  • OR go to Sound > Volume > Media/Call Volume

πŸ’‘ Brightness:

  • Swipe down from the top

  • Slide the sun icon left/right to lower/raise brightness

3️⃣ How to Save Contacts & Use Voice Typing

πŸ‘€ Saving a Contact:

  1. Open the Phone icon

  2. Dial the number β†’ Tap β€œAdd Contact”

  3. Write the name (you can ask someone to type it)

  4. Tap Save

πŸŽ™οΈ Voice Typing:

  1. Open WhatsApp or Messages

  2. Tap the typing bar

  3. Tap the 🎀 Microphone icon on the keyboard

  4. Speak slowly – your phone will type what you say

βœ… Works in Hindi & English!

4️⃣ How to Remove Spam Messages & Clear Junk

🧹 Step 1: Open Messages or WhatsApp

  • Delete any unknown messages or ads
    β†’ Tap & hold β†’ Tap πŸ—‘οΈ (Delete)

🧽 Step 2: Use a cleaning app (optional)

Install apps like Files by Google β†’ Tap β€œClean Junk” β†’ Done

πŸ›‘ Never click on suspicious links or messages asking for money or OTP

5️⃣ How to Connect to Wi-Fi or Mobile Data

🌐 Wi-Fi (Free Internet at home)

  1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi

  2. Tap your home Wi-Fi name

  3. Enter password (ask your family)

  4. Tap Connect βœ…

πŸ“Ά Mobile Data

  1. Swipe down from top

  2. Tap the πŸ“‘ Mobile Data icon (should turn blue or green)

  3. Now you can use the internet from your SIM

πŸ’‘ Turn off when not in use to save balance.