#1 Can't find Google Settings with (some)China made Phone.
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Update: For Oreo users you can download the updated version https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unspoken0623.GoogleAppSettingsLauncher
Since we can no longer update this app due to files missing so we are forced to upload a new one that complies with Google's new policy. Its still the same we just added the privacy policy button and Oreo compatible.
And if it does not work on your device send me an email
unspoken0623@gmail com
Some phone has removed the Google App Settings under Phone Settings. But actually it was moved to Google Play Service and you will not be able to access it via Google Play service. This app will launch Google App Settings from the Google Play service. Think of it as a shortcut.
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Google App Settings – 10 Features Every Android User Should Know
1. Administer your Connected Apps
Do you remember what services you have allowed to connect to your Google account? Well, In this Google Settings app page you can look for such information as well as the kind of access they have to your account. You can also disconnect any of the connected apps from your account on this page.
2. Supervise Your Google+ Account
If you have Google+ installed, then you can manage the Google+ auto-backup feature and account settings. This page consists of your Google drive storage as well. To supervise your Google+ account
3. Handle your Play Games Notifications
In the Google Settings app, you can handle Play Games notifications you want to receive from your installed Android games.
4. Manage Your Search & Now Settings
In this Google Settings page, you can enable Google Now plus its Search & Now cards feature. All the options under Search & Now cards will help you optimized your Google Now experience, by including personal results on your Google Now cards, web history, contact recognition and plenty others that you can choose from.
5. Ad Control
Google Settings also lets you reset your advertising ID (like clearing cookies from your browser) or just opt out of interest-based ads entirely. This gives you more control over the information that is sent to any advertiser serving ads to apps you use.
6. Enable App Verification To Improve Security
This is an important feature inside the Google Settings app that we believe all Android users needs to use. You can choose to verify the apps you intend to use to prevent security problems, or harmful apps from being installed. You will also receive a warning regarding potential harm on your Android device by any offending app.
7. Enable Android Device Manager Features
if you already have an Android Device Manager app installed, then these settings should already be enabled by default.
8. Enable Transfer Files Only Over WiFi For Google Drive
If you use Google Drive on your Android device, then it is probably best that you have this feature enabled to save your data plan as well as your battery life. You can enable "transfer files only over WiFi" for Google Drive in the Google Settings page.
9. Have Your Device Location Enabled
For Google and all location-tracking apps to be able to track the location of your device, you need to enable the Location feature. In the Google Settings page you can choose to enable this feature, decide on the level of accuracy, retrieve apps that request your device location and manage your location report based on your Google accounts.
10. Clear Third-Party App Data Stored Within Your Google Account
If you would like to clear all third-party app data stored in your Google account
Google, Google Settings, Google+, Google Drive, Google Play Services and the Google logo are registered trademarks of Google LLC, used for informational use.
source:
www.hongkiat.com/blog/android-google-settings-app-features/amp/
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Update: For Oreo users you can download the updated version https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unspoken0623.GoogleAppSettingsLauncher
Since we can no longer update this app due to files missing so we are forced to upload a new one that complies with Google's new policy. Its still the same we just added the privacy policy button and Oreo compatible.
And if it does not work on your device send me an email
unspoken0623@gmail com
Some phone has removed the Google App Settings under Phone Settings. But actually it was moved to Google Play Service and you will not be able to access it via Google Play service. This app will launch Google App Settings from the Google Play service. Think of it as a shortcut.
*********
Google App Settings – 10 Features Every Android User Should Know
1. Administer your Connected Apps
Do you remember what services you have allowed to connect to your Google account? Well, In this Google Settings app page you can look for such information as well as the kind of access they have to your account. You can also disconnect any of the connected apps from your account on this page.
2. Supervise Your Google+ Account
If you have Google+ installed, then you can manage the Google+ auto-backup feature and account settings. This page consists of your Google drive storage as well. To supervise your Google+ account
3. Handle your Play Games Notifications
In the Google Settings app, you can handle Play Games notifications you want to receive from your installed Android games.
4. Manage Your Search & Now Settings
In this Google Settings page, you can enable Google Now plus its Search & Now cards feature. All the options under Search & Now cards will help you optimized your Google Now experience, by including personal results on your Google Now cards, web history, contact recognition and plenty others that you can choose from.
5. Ad Control
Google Settings also lets you reset your advertising ID (like clearing cookies from your browser) or just opt out of interest-based ads entirely. This gives you more control over the information that is sent to any advertiser serving ads to apps you use.
6. Enable App Verification To Improve Security
This is an important feature inside the Google Settings app that we believe all Android users needs to use. You can choose to verify the apps you intend to use to prevent security problems, or harmful apps from being installed. You will also receive a warning regarding potential harm on your Android device by any offending app.
7. Enable Android Device Manager Features
if you already have an Android Device Manager app installed, then these settings should already be enabled by default.
8. Enable Transfer Files Only Over WiFi For Google Drive
If you use Google Drive on your Android device, then it is probably best that you have this feature enabled to save your data plan as well as your battery life. You can enable "transfer files only over WiFi" for Google Drive in the Google Settings page.
9. Have Your Device Location Enabled
For Google and all location-tracking apps to be able to track the location of your device, you need to enable the Location feature. In the Google Settings page you can choose to enable this feature, decide on the level of accuracy, retrieve apps that request your device location and manage your location report based on your Google accounts.
10. Clear Third-Party App Data Stored Within Your Google Account
If you would like to clear all third-party app data stored in your Google account
Google, Google Settings, Google+, Google Drive, Google Play Services and the Google logo are registered trademarks of Google LLC, used for informational use.
source:
www.hongkiat.com/blog/android-google-settings-app-features/amp/
Icons made by
http://www.freepik.com from https://www.flaticon.com
www.flaticon.com is licensed by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
