Device Settings
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Default Applications
Set or clear default applications for certain built-in features of the phone.
1. From home, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
Applications
.
2. Tap
More options
>
Default applications
.
3. Tap each default setting to see what services or applications are available to set as the default.
Browser app
: Choose a default browser app.
Calling app
: Choose a default calling app.
Messaging app
: Choose a default messaging (text and multimedia) app.
Default app selection
: Choose default apps for other functions.
Set as default
: Select a different app to open related files.
Home screen
: Choose a Home screen type.
Device assistance app
: Choose an app that provides assistance for using your device.
Note:
If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages (Google Hangouts
™
for example), you
will not be able to use the Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app.