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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4.0-ice-cream-sandwich× 854
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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applications× 774
For questions about Android apps in general.
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google-play-store× 688
For questions related to Google's official content store for Android devices. Please note that questions related to publishing, registering, or otherwise interacting with the Play Store in a developme…
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2.3-gingerbread× 669
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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wi-fi× 608
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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cyanogenmod× 594
a custom ROM based on various versions of the Android operating system.
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2.2-froyo× 492
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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samsung-galaxy-s-2× 489
if your issue is *specific* to any variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100).
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contacts× 474
Built-in app for managing Contacts (names, phone numbers, addresses, e-mail). Some manufacturers offer their own customized version.
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update× 444
Questions about OS or application updates. Please make sure to use the tag closest matching your issue, use e.g. 'ota-update', 'application-autoupdate', or 'rom-flashing' if they are better fitting. S…
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4.1-jelly-bean× 431
The version of Android after 4.0.x (Ice Cream Sandwich) in the Android version sequence. Please only use this tag if your question specifically pertains to Jelly Bean and its features.
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samsung-galaxy-s× 407
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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sms× 407
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-3× 405
if your issue is truly *specific* to the Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-i9300) device.
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rooting× 379
the process of gaining 'root' access on your device. Before asking how to root your device, please read the full tag wiki, as it contains helpful information which might already answer your…
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sync× 378
for questions about synchronizing an Android device with "the Cloud" or simply with other devices. Please use the more specific tags if your issue is with e.g. 'ac…
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settings× 304
Questions related to Android Mobile Settings and Configuration.
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notifications× 304
Questions related to Android Mobile notifications, which can be visual (alert in notification bar), sounds, vibration of device, or arrival of mobile notifications via SMS. If applicable, please use t…
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usb× 303
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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security× 298
For more generic questions relating security issues. For specific issues having their own tags, please use those -- e.g. 'malware', 'antivirus', 'privacy', 'lost-phone'. Please see the full tag wiki f…
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email× 291
the generic tag for issues related to email (electronic mail). If applyable, please rather use more specific tags like e.g. 'gmail', 'imap', 'pop3', etc. (see full tag wiki for more informatio…
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4.2-jelly-bean× 278
an incremental update in the "Jelly Bean" version series which debuted with the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10. Please only use this tag if you feel your question is specific to Android 4.2.
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keyboard× 259
For issues with the keyboard (the tool by which we enter text in apps), whether physical or virtual -- but "in" your device. Please use more specialized tags if they better apply to your issue: e.g. '…
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samsung-galaxy-nexus× 259
if your issue is truly specific to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-I9250, SCH-I515, SCH-N044, SC-04D) device.
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external-sd× 258
For questions related to the external micro-SD card used by most Android devices to increase the amount of available storage. For the internal SD card, use 'internal-sd'. See the 'storage' tag wiki fo…
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backup× 254
if you have issues with backups (of apps, settings, documents) on your Android device. As this is a quite generic tag, please use a more specific tag if applicable, for example 'nandroid'…
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lock-screen× 253
for issues with Android's lock-screen (the one protecting your device from unauthorized/accidental use. If applyable, consider using a more specific tag, such as e.g. 'face-unlock', 'patt…
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htc-desire× 251
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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adb× 250
For issues specific to the Android Debug Bridge (adb), a command-line tool to interact with Android devices and Emulator instances. See the full tag wiki for details and hints.
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browser× 249
if your issue is specific to the web-browser. If applyable, chose a more specific tag instead for e.g. 'dolphin-browser', 'stock-browser', 'browser-history', etc. See the full tag wiki fo…
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bluetooth× 244
for issues related to Bluetooth, a wireless technology for exchanging data over short distances. Whenever possible, please use the more specific tag *instead* if such exists, e.g. 'b…
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gmail× 243
for issues with Googles own mail app and service, called 'GMail' and also known as 'Google Mail'. For other mail apps/services, use the tag special to them or the generic 'email' tag.
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rom-flashing× 242
the process of writing a firmware image (and the root file-system) to the memory of an Android device
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custom-rom× 241
when your issue is specific to custom ROMs -- but first make sure that there's no more specific tag, as e.g. for 'cyanogenmod' or 'darky-rom'. See the full tag wiki for more details.
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internal-storage× 238
for questions concerning the internal storage space on your device that can be used for installing applications and their associated data.
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audio× 234
Questions regarding the audio output of an Android device in general, rather than a specific audio topic, like music.
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