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Android Buttons: Navigation • Before we dig deeper into the Android operating systems, let's take a look at how you can navigate using the built-in buttons. These may appear on screen or on the case of your device. • The four common buttons you will most likely find on an Android phone or tablet are: » Home - Returns you to the home screen from any other screen. » Back - Returns you to the previous screen or menu. When on the first screen of an app, this will take you back to the Home screen. » Search - Opens a search box into which you can input a search query. » Menu - Within certain apps, opens a menu offering additional options. • Please note: the design and placement of buttons will vary by device, and not all devices will have all of these buttons.

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Android Buttons: Navigation
Before we dig deeper into the Android operating systems, let’s take a look at how
you can navigate using the built-in buttons. These may appear on screen or on the
case of your device.
The four common buttons you will most likely find on an Android phone or tablet
are:
»
Home
– Returns you to the home screen from any other screen.
»
Back
– Returns you to the previous screen or menu. When on the first
screen of an app, this will take you back to the Home screen.
»
Search
– Opens a search box into which you can input a search query.
»
Menu
– Within certain apps, opens a menu offering additional options.
Please note: the design and placement of buttons will vary by device, and not all
devices will have all of these buttons.