How to Access Android System History

Connect your device and computer using a USB cable.

Whether it's to check up on what the kids have been doing with your phone or to access some long-ago lost application, you have several good reason to access your Android's system history. By connecting the device to your computer, you can get a good look through Windows Explorer at a lot of information about the applications and media on the device, such as when they were added.

Things You'll Need

• USB cable

Instructions

1. Connect the Android to your computer with the USB cable provided with your device. Allow the computer and device to sync before moving on.

2. Close any pop-up Autoplay windows that appear on your computer screen.

3. Tap the USB cable symbol that appears on the Android, and then tap "USB connected" from the list of options that appears on the device screen. Look for the Autoplay screen to pop up on your computer. Tap the Android logo and tap "Turn on USB storage" on the Android device.

4. Click "Open folder to view files" when it appears on your computer. You see a screen that displays the folders contained on your device, including your downloads, photos, video and other information. You can see when items were added, thereby giving you a history of your Android system.

References

• Android Developers: Activity and Task Design Guidelines