{"id":483408,"date":"2022-08-11T14:00:02","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-5-biggest-android-myths\/"},"modified":"2022-08-11T14:00:02","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T11:00:02","slug":"the-5-biggest-android-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-5-biggest-android-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"#The 5 Biggest Android Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30dd7c8478d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30dd7c8478d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-5-biggest-android-myths\/#%E2%80%9CThe_5_Biggest_Android_Myths%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;The 5 Biggest Android Myths&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-5-biggest-android-myths\/#Android_Phones_Are_Cheap\" >Android Phones Are Cheap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-5-biggest-android-myths\/#Android_Is_Full_of_Viruses\" >Android Is Full of Viruses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-5-biggest-android-myths\/#You_Need_to_Close_Apps\" >You Need to Close Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-5-biggest-android-myths\/#Android_Is_More_Complicated_Than_iOS\" >Android Is More Complicated Than iOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-5-biggest-android-myths\/#Android_Is_Ugly\" >Android Is Ugly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThe_5_Biggest_Android_Myths%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;The 5 Biggest Android Myths&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-735513 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/android-phones.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Best Android Phones\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Android operating system has been around for a long time, and it\u2019s used by millions and millions of people. Naturally, quite a few myths have cropped up over the years. Are any of these common myths actually true?<\/p>\n<p>What makes a myth a myth? A myth is typically a story or belief that has been around for a long time. It gets repeated over and over until people assume it\u2019s true. Many myths have followed Android\u2019s explosion in popularity. Let\u2019s debunk some of them.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Android_Phones_Are_Cheap\"><\/span>Android Phones Are Cheap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-805775\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/expensive-apps.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the most common myths about Android is that it\u2019s cheap. This is often said as an insult to Android users, especially from those who use iPhones. It\u2019s not just about price; it\u2019s also a shot at the quality of the devices.<\/p>\n<p>The truth is some Android phones really are cheap, but many of them are not. Android is a gigantic ecosystem of devices from many different companies. That means there\u2019s an Android device at just about every price point and quality level.<\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t make a blanket statement like \u201cAndroid phones are cheap.\u201d If you compare an iPhone and an Android device with comparable features, the pricing is very similar. <em>Some<\/em> Android phones are cheap; some are very premium and expensive. There\u2019s a wide range of options..<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>No, iPhones Aren&#8217;t More Expensive Than Android Phones<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Android_Is_Full_of_Viruses\"><\/span>Android Is Full of Viruses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710941\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/android-play-protect-hero.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"google play protect logo\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Another super common myth is that Android devices are plagued with viruses and malware. In reality, Android is very similar to Windows in this situation.<\/p>\n<p>There are more viruses and malware for Windows compared to macOS because of how many people use it. In the same way, more viruses and malware are targeted at Android because of how popular it is.<\/p>\n<p>However, just like with Windows, it\u2019s really not a big concern if you use Android in a smart way. Installing <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s from only the Google Play Store and heeding the browser warnings when you run across an unsafe website will protect you. You don\u2019t have to use\u00a0antivirus software on Android, though you can if you want.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Does Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus App?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Need_to_Close_Apps\"><\/span>You Need to Close Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779304\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Android-robot-and-phone.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Android robot and phone.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/june-2019-los-angelesusa-green-plastic-1414508372\">Arthur_Shevtsov\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When Android was a budding new operating system, there was a category of apps that became very popular: task killers. These apps would close all the apps that were running in the background. People thought it improved performance and battery life. That myth still persists today.<\/p>\n<p>The truth is Android is specifically designed to handle apps in the background. Android automatically manages background tasks and closes things when more resources are needed. You simply do not need to manage this yourself.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, constantly closing apps can have a negative effect on your phone. Instead of the app sitting in the background waiting for you, it has to completely start up again. That requires more resources than resuming from a paused state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Stop Closing Apps on Your Android Phone<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Android_Is_More_Complicated_Than_iOS\"><\/span>Android Is More Complicated Than iOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 648px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-805226\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iPhone-and-Android-phone.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"iPhone and Android phone.\" width=\"648\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/ljubljana-slovenia-2020-may-16-compare-1736005427\">Mr.Mikla\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> sense among most people that iPhones are easy to use and Android devices are for more tech-savvy people. It\u2019s considered a more complex operating system. I don\u2019t think that\u2019s true anymore.<\/p>\n<p>iOS on the iPhone certainly started as a very simple operating system, but those days are long gone. iOS has gained many of the features that used to be found only in Android. That has caused iOS to become much more complex than it used to be.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned in other myths, it\u2019s also not fair to compare the entirety of Android to a single device, the iPhone. Samsung Galaxy phones may be more complicated than iPhones, but I wouldn\u2019t say Google Pixel devices are. All smartphones can do a lot these days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>10 Things About the iPhone That Will Annoy Android Users<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Android_Is_Ugly\"><\/span>Android Is Ugly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-785987\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ugly-phone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Ugly phone.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-vector\/hand-holding-mobile-phone-white-screen-1765161002\">GarikProst\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let\u2019s end with a bit of a subjective myth. People generally consider iPhones to be very aesthetically pleasing, both in the software and hardware. Meanwhile, Android is looked down upon as being ugly. Just like the myth above, I don\u2019t think that\u2019s true anymore.<\/p>\n<p>I certainly agree that iPhones are well designed physically, but iOS has remained largely the same since it launched in 2007. Just look at how little the emoji have changed over the years. Meanwhile, many Android skins have adapted to current design trends.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, I think this myth comes down to personalization choices. It\u2019s easy to make Android look \u201cugly\u201d with all the personalization options at your fingertips. You can make the system font Comic Sans! Android looks how you want it to look, whereas iOS mostly looks how Apple wants it to look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Are Android Skins?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>A lot of the Android myths that are still around today come from a time when Android and the iPhone were both very new. Things have changed a lot since those early days, but myths have a tendency to stick around.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>VPN Myths Debunked: What VPNs Can and Cannot Do<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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