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+==============================
+Using the ownCloud Android App
+==============================
+
+Accessing your files on your ownCloud server via the Web interface is easy and 
+convenient, as you can use any Web browser on any operating system without 
+installing special client software. However, the ownCloud Android app offers 
+some advantages over the Web interface:
+
+* A simplified interface that fits nicely on a tablet or smartphone
+* Automatic synchronization of your files
+* Instant uploads of photos or videos recorded on your Android device
+* Easily add files from your device to ownCloud
+* Two-factor authentication
+
+Getting the ownCloud Android App
+--------------------------------
+
+One way to get your ownCloud Android app is to log into your ownCloud server 
+from your Android device using a Web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or 
+Dolphin. The first time you log in to a new ownCloud account you'll see a screen 
+with a download link to the ownCloud app in the `Google Play store
+<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.owncloud.android>`_.
+
+.. figure:: images/android-first-screen.jpg
+
+You will also find these links on your Personal page in the Web interface,
+
+You can also get it from the `Amazon App store 
+<http://www.amazon.com/ownCloud-Inc/dp/B00944PQMK/>`_, and get source code and 
+more information from the `ownCloud download page 
+<http://owncloud.org/install/#mobile>`_.
+
+Connecting to Your ownCloud Server
+----------------------------------
+
+The first time you run your ownCloud Android app it opens to a configuration 
+screen. Enter your server URL, login name, password, and click the Connect 
+button. (Click the eyeball to the right of your password to expose your 
+password.)
+
+.. figure:: images/android-new-account.png
+
+For best security your ownCloud server should be SSL-enabled, so that you can 
+connect via ``https``. The ownCloud app will test your connection as soon as 
+you enter it and tell you if you entered it correctly. If your server has a 
+self-signed SSL certificate you'll get a scary warning how it is not to be 
+trusted. Click the OK button to accept the certificate and complete your account 
+setup.
+
+.. figure:: images/android-ssl-cert.png
+
+Managing Files
+--------------
+
+Now you should see the Files page of your ownCloud account. Click the overflow 
+button at the top right (that's the one with three vertical dots, and that is 
+really what it is called) to open a user menu. ``Refresh account`` refreshes the 
+page view. ``Settings`` take you to your settings menu. ``Sort`` gives you the 
+option to sort your files by date, or alphabetically.
+
+.. figure:: images/android-files-page.png
+
+The little file folder icon to the left of the overflow button opens a dialog to 
+create a new folder. The arrow button opens a file upload dialog, and you can 
+either upload content from other Android apps such as Google Drive, the Gallery, 
+your music player, or from your Android filesystem. When you add a new file 
+you will see a confirmation on the top left when it has uploaded successfully, 
+and it is immediately synchronized with the server.
+
+.. figure:: images/android-upload.png
+
+All files (that you have permission to access) on your ownCloud server are 
+displayed in your Android app, but are not downloaded until you download them. 
+Downloaded files are marked with a green arrow.
+
+.. figure:: images/android-file-list.png
+
+Download and preview a file with a short press on the filename.  When the file 
+is in preview mode, a short press on the overflow button opens a menu with 
+options for sharing, opening with an app, removing, sending, and displaying file 
+details. 
+
+.. figure:: images/android-file.png
+
+
+A long press on the filename does not download it, but opens a dialog with 
+options for sharing, downloading, renaming, moving, removing, sending, and 
+viewing file details. 
+
+
+.. figure:: images/android-file-options.png
+
+
+Settings
+--------
+
+The Settings screen offers a number of useful options. In the Accounts 
+section you can configure multiple ownCloud accounts.
+
+The Security section sets up strong two-factor authentication by allowing you 
+to add a PIN (personal identification number) to access your account.  
+
+The Instant Uploads section creates a directory, :file:`/InstantUpload`, and 
+any photos or videos created with your Android device's camera are instantly 
+uploaded to this directory. You also have the option to choose any other 
+existing directory. Another nice option is Upload Pictures/Video via WiFi Only, 
+to conserve your Internet data usage.
+
+.. figure:: images/android-settings.png
+
+The bottom section of the Settings screen has links to help and the 
+app's version number.
+
+.. figure:: images/android-help.png