Device Assist 103127298

Get the best performance from your device using this official Google app
Android devices are really popular, mostly because they come with the option to install lots of additional applications and do many customization operations. However, some users might need assistance when using their Android devices so that they would get the most performance out of them.

One of the apps that could help users with just that is Device Assist. It's an app that helps you optimize settings, troubleshoot problems and contact Google support.

Sleek interface with plenty of features at hand

The app launches with a tutorial showing new users all the neat things that you can do with the app and it even has some tips to get you started. Since it's a Google app, it uses material design providing users with all access to all the main features fast, making it easy to navigate inside the app.

It has some settings hidden under the overflow icon on the top right side of the screen. A search bar at the top of the screen, lets you find all sort of items inside the app.

Get tips on how to improve device performance

Device Assist automatically scans your device to find issues and features that might be malfunctioning. It gives you instructions on how to solve these issues and improve your device's performance. Issues may be connected to battery life, GPS, connectivity and other functions on your phone.

It can give you tips to extend battery life and advise you to charge your phone to a wall charger. It also tell users that battery can be saved with the adaptive brightness feature on their phones.

There's also a tips section filled with all sort of useful information on how to customize your phone, take screenshots, limit notifications, track phone remotely and more.

More features

All tips come with detailed instructions and even a video showing you the sections that you need to access in order to make changes on your phone. If you need more information, the app redirects you to the official support.google.com website so you can get more tips.

Users have the option to send device information to Google for improved technical support. Other than that, you can archive cards with tips and check them later. There's also a section with device information where you can check out detailed information accounts on your device and all other things.

The app is only available to Nexus, Google Play edition and Android One devices running Android 5.0, Lollipop. In addition, for Nexus and Google Play edition devices, you can gain easy access to live Google support but only in select countries.

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softpedia rating

4.0/5

user rating

UNRATED
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Hits & Misses

hits

  • it provides information on how to solve device issues
  • get tips on how to get the best performance
  • get live Google support in select countries
  • tips and videos to help get the most out of your phone
  • option to archive cards with tips

misses

  • it only works on a limited number of devices
Bottom Line
Design / UI9
 

The app sports a really nice interface with plenty of features at hand and lots of instructions.

Function9
 

It's a really nice app filled with all sort of interesting tips to help improve your device's performance and make it more accessible.

Security8
 

It needs some permissions from your phone but it shouldn't pose any privacy issues.

Battery8
 

Consumption is moderate so you don't need to worry about the app draining your resources.

Price10
 

It's completely free of charge and it doesn't come with any in-app purchases.

Compatibility7
 

It only works on a few devices and only if they're running Android 5.0 or later.

Editor's Review
VERY GOOD

It's a nice app filled with all sort of tips and information.

Reviewed by Alexandra Vaidos, last updated on September 19th, 08:35 GMT.
Specifications
price:
100% Free
current version:
103127298
reviewed version:
103127298
developer:
Google Inc.
category:
SYSTEM & SHELL
os version req.:
Android 5.0 or later
age rating:
N/A
in-app purchases:
No
hits:
971

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