Android is one of the best mobile operating systems. You can find it on smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and even your car dashboard.
The success of Android is partially due to its flexibility and open source.
Android Guides includes all our latest how-to guides on using Android devices organised in the following sections:
The Android 101 section covers the core features of Android. These guides are version-independent.
Android 101 is also an excellent starting point for new Android users.
Android Lollipop guides section covers new features in Android Lollipop 5.0 and 5.1.
Android Marshmallow guides section covers new features in Android Lollipop 6.
The Android Nougat guides section covers new features in Android Nougat 7.0 and 7.1
For Android Oreo (Android 8.0 and 8.1), please check the Android Oreo guides page.
For Android Pie (Android 9), please check the Android Pie guides page.
For Android 10, please check the Android 10 guides page.
For Android 11, please check the Android 11 guides page.
For Android 12, please check the Android 12 guides page.
Here is a list of recent Android guides from Android Guides. For a complete list of Android how-to guides, please check the Android Guides section.
With the release of Android 11, Google integrated Android Debug Bridge (ADB) wireless debugging as a native feature within the operating system. This major update in ADB introduced a secure pairing mechanism that completely eliminates the need for an initial USB connection. This modern approach, fully integrated into both Android’s Developer Options and Android Studio, […]
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Officially released on June 10, 2025, Android 16 moves beyond incremental feature additions to address long-standing structural challenges within the Android ecosystem, most notably platform fragmentation and the inconsistent user experience on large-screen devices. The Android 16 release is defined by three core strategic pillars: This Android 16 guide explains all the new features and […]
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The Android 15 Easter egg is an iterative enhancement of the space-themed mini-game introduced in Android 14, a game of exploration now widely referred to as “Landroid.” This Android 15 guide explains what Android Easter Eggs are, the Android 15 Easter Egg Game (Landroid), how to unlock the Android 15 Easter Egg to claim the […]
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The annual release of a new Android version has evolved from a spectacle of sweeping visual change to a more nuanced and architecturally significant event. Android 15, codenamed “Vanilla Ice Cream,” epitomizes this evolution. It is not a release defined by a dramatic user interface overhaul but rather by a profound maturation of the underlying […]
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Android 14 is the latest version (2023) of the Android operating system, and it comes with a number of new features and improvements. Some of these new features of Android 14 are focused on improving the user experience, while others are designed to give users more control over their devices. In this Android 14 guide, […]
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Android 13 was released on August 15, 2022, with a plethora of new features and improvements to make your Android devices more personal and secure. However, many new features of Android 13 are not eye-catching and deep inside the Settings or apps. This Android 13 guide explains the top 10 new features of Android 13 […]
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Extra Dim is a less-known yet very useful new feature in Android 12. It is not included in our top 12 new features in Android 12 because Extra Dim is a “niche” feature for very specific scenarios (if you often use the phone in a dark environment), not because it is not important. Extra Dim […]
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Android 12 was officially released on October 4, 2021. But many Android device owners are still waiting for the update and want to know how to update to Android 12. This Android 12 guide explains why some Android devices got the Android 12 update already, some are still waiting for it, and some will never […]
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In Android 12, you can quickly snooze notifications and customize the snoozing period for individual notifications. This Android 12 guide explains the new functions and features of quickly snoozing notifications and customizing the snoozing period for individual notifications. It shows you step-by-step how to use it to quickly snooze notifications in Android 12. Please note […]
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Android 12, as the successor of Android 11, was publicly released on October 4, 2021, with many new features and improvements, as expected. This guide summarizes the top 12 new features of Android 12 that most users will like (or need) to know. A concise explanation of each of these new features is provided to […]
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