• 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.
