A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
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applications× 606
For questions about Android apps in general.
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2.2-froyo× 436
Android OS Version 2.2, aka Froyo. Only add an operating system tag if your question is truly about the OS!
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market× 419
The official Android Market for apps. This site is for end users; please don't ask questions related to the Market from a developer's point of view.
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2.3-gingerbread× 375
when your question is truly specific to Gingerbread. For example, it's appropriate to use when asking about a Gingerbread feature, but not when asking about a device hardware issue u…
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rooting× 336
Rooting a phone allows a user a higher access level akin to Administrator on a Windows PC. It allows for greater access to certain core system functions that a normal end-user wouldn't use or need to …
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samsung-galaxy-s× 315
classified as a high-end smartphone at the time of its launch. Variants include Epic 4G, Vibrant, Captivate, and Fascinate. Add a device tag only if your question is…
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wi-fi× 281
For questions specifically about issues with wireless network connectivity (via a wireless router) as opposed to questions related to cellular phone connection methods (3G, 4G, Edge, etc.).
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contacts× 256
Built-in app for managing Contacts (names, phone numbers, addresses, e-mail). Some manufacturers offer their own customized version.
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cyanogenmod× 232
a custom ROM based on various versions of the Android operating system.
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4.0-ice-cream-sandwich× 229
when your question is truly specific to Ice Cream Sandwich. For example, it's appropriate to use when asking about an ICS feature, but not when asking about a device hardware issue …
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update× 225
Questions about OS or application updates.
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sms× 223
a text messaging service component of phone, web, or mobile communication systems, using standardized communications protocols that allow the exchange of short text mess…
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samsung-galaxy-s-2× 211
a smartphone running under the Android operating system that was announced by Samsung on February 13, 2011 at the Mobile World Congress.
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sync× 201
for questions about synchronizing an Android device with "the Cloud".
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sd-card× 194
For questions related to the external micro-SD card used by most Android phones to increase the amount of available storage.
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htc-desire× 184
a smartphone developed by HTC and released in 2010. Only add a device tag if your question is truly about your make and model, not just related!
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browser× 169
an application for retrieving information, usually web pages, on the World Wide Web.
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email× 155
a method of exchanging digital messages. Android has a tight integration with Google mail (gmail).
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security× 148
For questions relating the system integrity, viruses, malware, scamware, information privacy.
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2.1-eclair× 147
Android OS Version 2.1, aka Eclair. Please only use operating system tags when your question is truly specific to the OS!
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usb× 141
an interface to communicate between the mobile device and the computer. This is for questions regarding connecting an Android device to a computer's USB interface.
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bluetooth× 140
Wireless technology for exchanging data over short distances
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keyboard× 135
The tool by which we enter text in apps, whether physical or virtual
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samsung-nexus-s× 132
one of Google's flagship Android phones. It was the first phone to be released with the Android Gingerbread (2.3) software.
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audio× 130
Questions regarding the audio output of an Android device in general, rather than a specific audio topic, like music.
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notifications× 124
Questions related to Android Mobile notifications.
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gmail× 121
Questions about the native Gmail app by Google.
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tablet× 121
larger than an smartphone and usually do not have phone capabilities, though some can use a data network over 3G or 4G.
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settings× 116
Questions related to Android Mobile Settings and Configuration.
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battery× 115
For questions related to batteries on Android devices. Questions about battery life should be tagged with [battery-life]
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custom-rom× 114
a modified version of android, often made by an community. They often contain improvements and new features over the official firmware releases of the device manufactures.
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calendar× 105
For questions regarding the built-in Android Calendar app as well as calendar apps in general.
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nexus-one× 104
The Nexus One (also marketed as HTC Passion) is a phone manufactured by HTC. It was first available in January, 2010.
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gps× 102
Most Android devices have a built-in GPS receiver.
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backup× 96
In information technology, a backup or the process of backing up is making copies of data which may be used to restore the original after a data loss event.
In android this is for applications, sett…
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samsung-galaxy-tab× 95
Samsung's first ever tablet device running Android. This was also the first ever tablet form-factor phone to run Android.
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