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;If you are looking for iOS FAQ, please check [[Wikimedia_Apps/iOS_FAQ |here]]
===General info===
;What is the difference between the Android app and the mobile web version of Wikipedia?
The Wikipedia App provides an optimized and streamlined experience for searching and reading Wikipedia content. Being a native app, it allows articles to load faster, and with less data usage. It also delivers a more responsive interface that is more consistent with other Android apps that you love. It adds features that are not available (or not possible) in the Web version of Wikipedia, such as saving pages to the device for later reading, and sharing content and images from articles to your favorite social media apps.
Of course, the app is still under development, and does not yet have some of the features that are available on the Wikipedia mobile website, such as watchlists, collections, and notifications.
;Where can I find the latest release notes?
The most recent changes to the app may be found in the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.wikipedia Play Store listing] for the app, or [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Mobile/Release_history#Apps here].
;Who develops the Android app?
Check our [[Wikimedia_Apps/Team#Android_App |team page]] to find out more
=== What devices are supported? ===
Our app works on all Android devices running version 2.3 (Gingerbread) and higher.
{{TNT|Note}} As of September 30 2015, we will stop active support for the app on devices with Android version 4.0 and below. If you have a device that runs Android Gingerbread, Honeycomb, or Ice Cream Sandwich, you will still be able to install the app from the Play Store, but it will be a "frozen" version of the app, and will no longer receive updates, with the possible exception of occasional critical security patches or crashing bugs. We will, of course, continue active development of the app for devices with Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich MR1) and higher.
=== What features are available on the Android app? ===
* Search for articles
Tap the "Search Wikipedia" bar at the top, and type your search term.
The app will give you a list of Wikipedia articles based on your search query.
The app automatically searches articles based on their title, as well as their full text, to provide the best possible match.
* Set/change Wikipedia language
Searching Wikipedia is performed only in a single language which, by default, is set to the language of your Android device.
To change the Wikipedia language, go to the main app menu (top left) and select "More", then select "Wikipedia language".
* Search within page
From the top-right menu (three dots), select "Find in page".
You will be able to type text to search within the current page, and the search results will be automatically highlighted and scrolled into view.
* Read in different languages
From the top-right menu (three dots), select "Read in other languages".
This will show a list of languages in which the current article is available for reading.
* Share interesting facts to social media
When you long-press on the text within an article, you can highlight portions of the text, then use the buttons in the top menu to "copy" the selection to the clipboard, or "share" the selection.
If you select "share", you will be able to share the selection as plain text, or an image card that contains the text printed on top of the most relevant image from the article.
* Saved pages
From the top-right menu (three dots), select "Save page" to save the current page for later reading, even when you're offline.
You will be able to access your saved pages by going to the main app menu (top left) and selecting "Saved pages".
* Nearby
Go to the main app menu (top left) and select "Nearby" to see Wikipedia articles about places near you, based on the GPS location of your device.
We do not store or track your location over time.
* Editing
Tap on the "pencil" icon next to section headings in an article to start editing.
Note that Wikipedia articles are formatted using [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki formatting].
===Offline reading and data===
;Can I save articles for offline reading?
From the top-right menu (three dots), select "Save page" to save the current page for later reading. You will be able to access your saved pages by going to the main app menu (top left) and selecting "Saved pages", even when you're offline.
;Are saved pages synced with other devices or browsers via my account?
No, currently we don't have this functionality. Unfortunately, if you delete the app's data your saved pages are gone.
;Can I access Wikipedia for free with your app?
If your mobile carrier supports [[Wikipedia Zero]], the app will automatically access Wikipedia for free, and it will notify you when you are within a Zero-rated network. If you do not see a notification about this in the app, you may be charged for accessing data from Wikipedia.
;Does your app track me? Do you use my data?
Yes, we do track some of your actions. Sending usage reports can be deactivated by going to the "More" option of the left navigation menu, and unchecking the "Send usage reports" checkbox.
;What information does the usage report contain?
Different data is collected, specifics of which can seen on the [[Wikimedia_Apps/How_do_usage_reports_work | event logging]] page. For example, it records the average delay between typing a search term and receiving search results, or the number of times the Share button is clicked, or whether the font size was increased or decreased. This is all used to better understand user engagement, and guides us to improving and enhancing the features that the app offers.
;How does Nearby work?
When you click Nearby, the app requests access to your geolocation data, and offers you a list of up to 50 articles that are within 10 kilometers of your location. Nearby doesn't track your location or store your geodata.
===Readability and adjustments===
;Can I change font size and background color?
From the top-right menu (three dots), select "Font and theme". This will allow you to increase or decrease the text size, as well as switch between a Light and Dark theme.
;Can I listen to media or watch videos on the app?
Yes! When an audio clip appears inside an article, tap on the "Play" button to start playing the audio. When an article contains a video clip, tap on the video thumbnail to start playing the video.
=== Download and bug reporting===
;I am an Android developer, may I fork your app?
Please do. Our repository is available on [https://github.com/wikimedia/apps-android-wikipedia github]. Please check details for contribution.
'''Can I download an APK version to install the Android app without a Google Play Store account?'''
APK files (for both the beta and stable versions of the app) are available [https://releases.wikimedia.org/mobile/android/wikipedia/ on releases.wikimedia.org]. Note that the app won't auto-update when installed this way.
'''Is the app available on F-Droid?'''
Yes, as of August 25, 2015, there are updates to the [https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=wikipedia&fdid=org.wikipedia F-Droid version] again.
;Where do I report bugs?
* If the app crashes, it will automatically display a dialog that asks you to specify what you were doing when the crash occurred. It will then automatically draft an email (in your preferred email app) that contains the report, which you can "send" when ready.
* If you see another bug (and not a crash) or have a suggestion or feature request, you can send feedback [mailto:mobile-android-wikipedia@wikimedia.org here].
===Editing===
;Do I have to be logged in to edit?
No. You can edit without creating a username or logging in, but note that your IP address will be associated with your edits, and will be visible to anyone who reads the page's history.
;Can I upload pictures?
Not yet.
;Can I view a page's history and talk pages?
This is not yet supported in the app.
===App permissions===
;Why does the app need the Location permission ([http://developer.android.com/reference/android/Manifest.permission.html#ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION])?
This permission is used for the Nearby functionality only. If you don't use it, we don't request your current location.
;Why does the app need the Photos/Media/Files permission ([http://developer.android.com/reference/android/Manifest.permission.html#WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE])?
This permission seems a bit mislabeled by the Play Store. Even without this permission an app could read photos and media files. The app needs this permission to be able to write to external storage so it can temporarily save images for sharing them to other apps. Technically we wouldn't need it on the latest Android versions, but we also support older Android releases
===Getting in touch===
;If I have a question or a suggestion, how do I reach out?
You can email us at: mobile-android-wikipedia at wikimedia.org