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Android Class Resource Hub Companion tools, app recommendations, and step-by-step guides for Android

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Featured Tool: Google Lens (The Ultimate Ad-Free Scanner) Google Lens comes built into most Android phones and acts like a QR code reader on steroids—completely free and without the annoying popup ads found in third-party scanner apps.

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If you need to download the app here is the LINK 

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  • Instant QR Code & Barcode Scanning: Point your camera to open web links, join Wi-Fi networks, or look up products instantly without taking a photo.

     

  • Visual Search & Shopping: Identify plants, translate foreign text in real time, or take a picture of an item to find where to buy it online.

     

  • How to Open It: Tap the Camera icon inside the Google search bar widget on your home screen, or open your default Camera app and tap the Lens icon.

     

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Android Level 2: Core Topic Guides

 

  • Spam & Robocall Filtering: Stop telemarketers before your phone rings. Open your Phone app > Three Dots > Settings > Caller ID & Spam and enable Filter spam calls.

     

  • Visual Search & Shopping: Use Google Lens to compare prices or snap barcodes directly.

     

  • Storage & Device Health: Free up space by going to Settings > Storage (or using the Files by Google app) to clean out old downloads and large video files.

     

  • Alarms & Medication Reminders: Open the Clock app > Alarm tab > (+) to set repeating daily alerts with custom sound labels.

     

  • Visual Contact Profiles: Add pictures to frequent contacts so incoming calls and text threads are instantly identifiable.

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  • Spam & Robocall Filtering

  • Silence telemarketers and automated scam calls before your device rings.

  • Open the Phone app.

  • Tap the Three Dots (top right corner) > Settings.

  • Select Caller ID & Spam.

  • Switch the toggle on for Filter spam calls.

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  • Phone company spam call apps

  • Verizon: Verizon Call Filter  

https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Verizon%20Call%20Filter&c=apps

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  • AT&T: AT&T ActiveArmor

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.mobilesecurity

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  • T-Mobile: T-Mobile ScamShield

https://play.google.com/store/search?q=t-mobile+scam+shield&c=apps 

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Recommended Free & Open-Source (FOSS) Apps

Avoid ad-cluttered utility apps by using lightweight, privacy-focused open-source alternatives:

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FlashDim - Dim your flashlight
Ad Free and  simple app LINK 

 

App NameCategoryWhy It’s Great

F-DroidApp StoreAn independent catalog of entirely free, open-source Android software with zero ads or tracking.

Fossify Gallery / ContactsEssentials Clean, offline replacements for basic photo galleries and address books without cloud sync nag-screens.

Class Handouts & Downloads

 

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  • 📄 Call & Spam Filtering Guide: [Insert Link to Spam Protection PDF/Doc]


     

Need One-on-One Assistance?

Have questions about your specific device or want help customizing your settings? Reach out directly:

 

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​https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ 

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https://www.fossify.org/apps/ 

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