Android development, Synchronizing accounts, Data synchronization settings – Samsung SCH-M828CAATFN User Manual

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Android Development

Android development features are used for development
purposes only.

From the Home screen, press

and tap

Applications

Development.

• USB Debugging is used for development purposes. When

activated, this allows debugging tools on a computer to
communicate with this device through a USB connection.

• Stay awake is used for development purposes. When you activate

this feature, the screen does not dim or lock while the phone is
charging.

• Allow mock locations is used by developers testing a GPS

application. This feature allows the phone to “mock” the
coordinates for a specific location.

Synchronizing Accounts

Your phone provides the ability to synchronize data from a variety
of different sources or sites. These accounts can range from
Google, a Corporate Exchange Email Server, and other social
sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.

Corporate and Google accounts provide the ability to synchronize
Calendar events and Contacts.

Data Synchronization Settings

Use this setting to determine which applications are
synchronized with external servers and at what intervals.

1.

From the Home screen, press

and tap

Accounts & sync.

Note: These settings can affect data minute usage. Refer to your current data

plan for more details.

2.

Tap any of the following options:

• Background data allows data synchronization to occur as a

background function. It does not affect durrent device usage.

• Auto-sync maintains synchronization with the remote server,

providing data to selected applications.

3.

Press

to store changes.

Synchronizing Your Google Account

By default, there are no accounts managed by the phone. These
must be manually added.

To add manage an existing Google account:

1.

From the Home screen, press

and tap

Accounts & sync.

2.

Tap Add account

Google.

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