CompTIA APlus Lesson11 Mobile Devices

CompTIA A+
Lesson 11Mobile Devices
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Objectives
At the end of this Explain the features that distinguish mobile devices from laptops
lesson, you will be
able to: Distinguish between different mobile operating systems
Explain the various connectivity and email configuration options
Discuss specific mobile security issues and resolutions

Mobile Devices
A mobile device is any small, handheld device, with a

touchscreen, and which weighs around 1-2 pounds.
Some of the major mobile device manufacturers are:
Samsung
HTC
Motorola
Huawei
Nokia
Apple

Mobile DevicesCharacteristics
The chief characteristics of a mobile device are:
It can run an operating system and application

software known as Apps.
Most devices are equipped with various wireless

connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and
Cellular.
The two primary types of mobile devices are

smartphones and tablets.

Mobile DevicesTouch Features
Mobile devices have touchscreens which enables us to use our fingertips to operate them. Some common mobile touch
features are given below.
Multitouch It is the devices ability to sense a touch at two or more places at the same time.
Touch flow It is the ability of the screen to recognize a finger moving across the screen.
Tap Select with a single tap.
Drag Items are moved on the screen.
Touch and Hold Touch that is longer than a tap, used usually to select an item.
Flick Flick to scroll up/down or go from side to side.
Pinch It is generally used to zoom out pictures or text.
Spread Similar to pinch but done in the opposite direction to zoom in.

Laptops vs. Mobile Devices
Some of the basic differences between laptops and mobile devices are discussed below.
Basis of Distinction Laptop Mobile Device
Size It is usually larger than tablets It is a small handheld device

Input devices Has keyboard and touchpad Has no keyboard
Touch screen Usually without touchscreen Usually with touchscreen
Weight Portable but heavier than tablets Light weight
Storage Devices Uses traditional hard disk Uses Solid State Drive (SSD)
Upgrades and Services Upgradeable and serviceable Rarely upgradeable or serviceable
Gyroscope and accelerometer, Global
Unique features No such features available Positioning System (GPS), Geo-tracking,
etc.

Mobile DevicesUnique Features
Most of the mobile devices are loaded with unique features. Some prominent features available in a
mobile device are:
Unique Features in a Mobile Device
Gyroscopes and Accelerometers
Global Positioning System
Geo-tracking

Gyroscopes and Accelerometers
Gyroscope and accelerometer are electronic sensory

devices used to determine the orientation and position
of objects. A gyroscope uses Earths gravity to determine A mechanical
gyroscope
the location and an accelerometer measures
acceleration.
The uses of gyroscopes and accelerometers are:
It helps to reorient the display from portrait to
landscape and vice versa in a mobile device.
It helps to play games where devices detect motion Gyroscope application in a
and orientation and respond accordingly. mobile device

GPS
The Global Positioning System or GPS is a

navigation system based on a network of dozens
of satellites that are in orbit around the earth
24/7.
Most mobile devices include Global
Positioning System (GPS) chips built into them
which is used to determine the location of
these devices.
Many applications running on mobile devices
use location data to provide location-specific
data.

Geo-Tracking
Recording the location of a mobile device and

using it to track its movement is known as Geo-
tracking. Some characteristics of Geo-tracking
are:
It records the location based on several
factors such as GPS location data, WIFI, and
cell tower information.
Mobile devices can store this data on the
device, and applications or programs can track
the location of the device based on that data.
Uses include forensics as well as simple things
such as parents tracking the movements of
their children.

Mobile Operating Systems
A mobile operating system (mobile OS), is an operating system for tablets, smartphones and other
mobile devices. The three most important mobile operating systems are
Apple Computers iOS Googles Android Microsofts Windows

Open Source OS vs. Closed Source OS
The basic differences between an open source OS and closed source OS is given below.
Basis of Distinction Open source OS (Operating System) Closed source OS (Operating System)
Not freely available but is protected by

Availability Freely available to everyone
the company that made it
Computer programmers can modify, Protected as intellectual property and

Scope for modification
improve, and freely redistribute it use is subjected to restrictions
Example Googles Android mobile Apple iOS and Microsoft Windows OS

iOS
iOS is the operating system running on Apple products

such as:
iPhones
iPads
iPod Touch
Some key features of iOS are:
The iOS runs only on an apple device.
All applications and software sales are carried out
only through its own Apple AppStore.
The benefit of such a closed system for end-users is
they are protected from downloading malicious
software.

Android
The Android operating system is a Linux-based

operating system. Some key points to remember
about Android OS are as follows:
It is not owned by any single company.
Android operating system is developed by
Cupcake Donut Eclair Froyo
Open Handset Alliance (OHA). Android 1.5 Android 1.6 Android 2.0/2.1 Android 2.2
Google leads the Open Handset Alliance

(OHA), which is a consortium of 84
companies.
Gingerbread Honeycomb Ice Cream Sandwich
OHA works to develop open standards for Android 2.3 Android 3.0 Android 4.09
mobile devices.
Windows
The Windows OS runs on Windows-based

smartphones and tablets. Some key points to
remember about Windows OS are as follows:
Current Windows desktop OSs can also run on
tablets.
Microsoft licenses the Windows operating
system to hardware manufacturers.
The hardware manufacturers design the
hardware based on the Windows operating
system.
The OS license is included as part of the final
hardware price.

Mobile Applications
Mobile applications such as productivity software, games etc. make mobile devices useful and fun.
Mobile apps are mostly available online.
Online Stores for Apps

User connects to the online store to download and
install the various mobile apps available.
Each operating system has its own online stores.
For iOS the online store is Apple App Store.
The online store for Android is Google Play.
Windows uses Windows Store as its online store.

Wireless Connectivity
Mobile devices are capable of connecting

wirelessly to a network by using one or more
technologies. Two such technologies are:
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi capability along with cellular access is

included in many mobile devices.
Bluetooth is a wireless short-range

communications technology available on mobile
devices.

Cellular
Cellular changes are dynamic, and each generation is better than the previous one. The various
generations are:
1G 2G 2.5G
Voice signals only Voice and Data signals Enhanced version of 2G
Analogue Cellular Phones Digital Fidelity Cellular Phones Higher Data Rates
NMT, AMPS GSM, CDMA, TDMA GPRS, EDGE
3G 4G
Voice, Data and Video signals Enhanced version of 3G/
Interoperability Protocol
Video Telephony/Internet Surfing
High speed and IP-based
3G, W-CDMA, UMTS
4G, mobile IP

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a short-range but high-speed wireless

technology. Some important points to remember
about Wi-Fi are:
Wi-Fi is governed by the IEEE 802.11
standards maintained by the IEEE 802
LAN/MAN Standards Committee.
Mobile devices often are Wi-Fi capable.
The older model of the Wi-Fi, 802.11g
standard provides speeds of up to 54Mbps.
The latest standard in use is 802.11n. It
facilitates speeds of up to 150Mbps per
channel (up to 600Mbps total).
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless protocol used with mobile devices and laptops.
When Bluetooth devices connect to each other it is known as pairing.
Bluetooth can be used to create personal area networks (PANs).
The key features of Bluetooth are wide availability, low power use, and low cost.
Bluetooth Class Approximate range
Class 1 100 meters (about 328 feet)


Mobile Email Protocols
Emails can be accessed through mobile devices

as long as it is connected to the internet. It is
useful while travelling.
Mobile devices uses the same protocols for
email transmission and receipt just like a
desktop or a laptop.
Email Protocols for mobile devices

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3)
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)

Email Configuration
Email configuration settings are almost same for

Apple iOS, Android, and Windows.
Email Configuration Settings Options

For POP3 accounts, enter the mail servers SMTP
and POP3 address followed by the username and
password.
For Microsoft Exchange accounts, enter email
address, user name and password, and the name
of the Microsoft Exchange server.
For a Gmail account, enter the email address and
the password.

Email Ports
A port is an addressing location on a device or an application where data can be sent or received.
Sometimes port numbers are entered when configuring email settings for various devices.
Most email servers use secure connections for email transmission.
They usually use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) to create secure
connections.
Email Protocols SSL Port Numbers

SMTPport 25 SMTPS (SMTP over SSL)port 465
POP3port 110 POP3S (POP3 over SSL)port 995
IMAPport 143 IMAPS (IMAP over SSL)port 993

Synchronization
Synchronization enables storing your mobile

devices data in more than one location, thus
ensuring that its same in all your devices.
Features of Synchronization
Helps to have a copy of the data incase of losing
data from the device or the device itself.
Can synchronize any types of data including
music, videos, pictures, contacts, programs, and
email.
Specific applications and settings are available in
each mobile OS for synchronization.

Securing Mobile Devices
There are tools used to help protect mobile

devices and the data stored on them, if the
device is lost or stolen.
Security Tools on mobile devices
Passcode locks
Logon restrictions
Locator applications
Antivirus software
Remote backup
OS updates

Passcode Locks
A passcode can be an alphanumeric password or

a set of numbers that you need to enter to use a
device.
It is called a screen lock on some devices and it
works similar to a password-protected
screensaver on a desktop.
It can be a four to ten digit PIN on some
devices.
If the device is idle for some time it locks up
and the user must then enter the PIN to unlock
the device.

Logon Restrictions
In addition to using a passcode lock, many

devices include failed logon restrictions.
If an unauthorized user tries to access the
device and enters the incorrect pin/passcode,
the device may block access after several tries.
The authorized user may have to access a
website to enter more credentials to unlock
device in such cases.
In some cases, it can be specified in the settings
by the authorized user to delete all user data if
a certain number of wrong passcode attempts
are made.
http://lifehacker.com/top-10-secret-features-of-ios-7-1336967278

Locator Applications
Several applications are available to report the

location of a lost or stolen mobile device.
These applications use the GPS feature of the

mobile device to identify the near-exact
location.
You can command the device to Remote Lock,

or Remote Wipe.

Antivirus
Viruses on mobile devices are not as prevalent as on desktops, but they do exist.
Effects and Preventions of Mobile Virus

A mobile virus can quickly drain the phones battery,
delete data, or even corrupt its features.
Some viruses may send emails and SMS or make
expensive calls, or take pictures and videos using the
mobile device without authorization.
The best way to prevent and protect mobile devices
against viruses is to buy apps from authorized Apple,
Android, and Microsoft online stores.

Remote Backup
Many mobile devices can store data in the cloud.
Cloud Storage in the various mobile OSs

Android-based devices allow you to back up all data to
Google cloud.
Windows 8 uses Windows Azure-based technologies for
device backups.
Apples iOS devices can back up data and settings with
iTunes to a PC or to iCloud Backup, which can
automatically back up user data to the cloud.
http://www.wpxbox.com/video-how-to-backup-restore-windows-phone-sms-apps-call-history-etc/

OS Updates
Bugs and security problems are detected with any operating

systems after their release.
The OS maker releases patches and updates.
You should always ensure that your device is up to date.
The method of patching the system varies by device.

Quiz

QUIZ
Which among the following are NOT an open source mobile OS?
1
a. Android
b. Windows
c. iOS
d. Mozilla

QUIZ
Which among the following are NOT an open source mobile OS?
a. Android
b. Windows
c. iOS
d. Mozilla
Answer: b and c.
.Explanation: Microsofts Windows and Apples iOS are closed source mobile OS.

QUIZ
What does LTE stand for?
2
a. Long Technology Episode

b. Laser Terminal Endoscope
c. Long Term Evolution
d. Latitude Traffic Elevation

QUIZ
What does LTE stand for?
2
a. Long Technology Episode

b. Laser Terminal Endoscope
c. Long Term Evolution
d. Latitude Traffic Elevation
Answer: c.
Explanation: LTE stands for Long Term Evolution.

QUIZ
When Bluetooth devices connect to each other it is known as ____________.
3
a. connecting
b. terminating
c. pairing
d. joining

QUIZ
When Bluetooth devices connect to each other it is known as ____________.
3
a. connecting
b. terminating
c. pairing
d. joining
Answer: c.
Explanation: The process is known as pairing.

QUIZ
Which among the following is NOT an email protocol?
4
a. SMTP
b. POP3
c. IMAP
d. MAILMAN9

QUIZ
Which among the following is NOT an email protocol?
4
a. SMTP
b. POP3
c. IMAP
d. MAILMAN9
Answer: d.
Explanation: There is no email protocol named MAILMAN9.

QUIZ
A mobile device virus can turn the devices camera on without your permission.
5
a. True
b. False

QUIZ
A mobile device virus can turn the devices camera on without your permission.
5
a. True
b. False
Answer: a.
Explanation: A mobile OS virus can turn the devices camera on automatically.

Summary
Let us summarize Mobile devices have several features that distinguish them from PCs and
what was covered laptops. They also have a few disadvantages.
in this lesson:
Operating systems for mobile devices are more than one, including iOS,
Android, and Windows.
Mobile devices are useful as email and internet browsers on the go.
There are specific security issues and solutions related to mobile devices.

Thank You
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Explain the various connectivity and email configuration options

Discuss specific mobile security issues and resolutions

Copyright 2014, Simplilearn, All rights reserved.

A mobile device is any small, handheld device, with a

Copyright 2014, Simplilearn, All rights reserved.

The chief characteristics of a mobile device are:

It can run an operating system and application

Most devices are equipped with various wireless

The two primary types of mobile devices are

Copyright 2014, Simplilearn, All rights reserved.

Tap Select with a single tap.

Drag Items are moved on the screen.

Flick Flick to scroll up/down or go from side to side.

Pinch It is generally used to zoom out pictures or text.

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Basis of Distinction Laptop Mobile Device

Size It is usually larger than tablets It is a small handheld device

Weight Portable but heavier than tablets Light weight

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Unique Features in a Mobile Device

Gyroscopes and Accelerometers

Global Positioning System

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Gyroscope and accelerometer are electronic sensory

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The Global Positioning System or GPS is a

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Recording the location of a mobile device and

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Apple Computers iOS Googles Android Microsofts Windows

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Not freely available but is protected by

Computer programmers can modify, Protected as intellectual property and

Example Googles Android mobile Apple iOS and Microsoft Windows OS

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iOS is the operating system running on Apple products

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The Android operating system is a Linux-based

Google leads the Open Handset Alliance

The Windows OS runs on Windows-based

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Online Stores for Apps

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Mobile devices are capable of connecting

Wi-Fi capability along with cellular access is

Bluetooth is a wireless short-range

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Wi-Fi is a short-range but high-speed wireless

Bluetooth Class Approximate range

Class 1 100 meters (about 328 feet)

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Emails can be accessed through mobile devices

Email Protocols for mobile devices

POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3)

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)

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Email configuration settings are almost same for

Email Configuration Settings Options

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Email Protocols SSL Port Numbers