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This manual describes how to create a quality article on the Android Wiki.

Devices
Versions
Sourcing
Templates

This manual describes how to create and edit device-related articles on the Android Wiki.

Structure

The texts in bold are obligatory

Icons/Indicators
Message Box Templates
Infobox
Main paragraph
Details
Development
Other headings custom to the page
Gallery
References
{{Wikipedia}}
Categories

You are more than welcome to decide the format the article will use, however, remember to always keep the icons/indicators and infobox at the top, and the reference list and categories at the bottom!

Icons

Main article: Template:Icons

Infobox

Remember to add the {{Infobox device}} template with the following format:

{{Infobox device
|title        = 
|codename     = 
|logo         = 
|image        = 
|caption      = 
|brand        = 
|manufacturer = 
|slogan       = 
|series       = 
|modelnumber  = 
|networks     = 
|released     = 
|discontinued = 
|unitssold    = 
|unitsshipped = 
|predecessor  = 
|successor    = 
|related      = 
|type         = 
|form         = 
|size         = 
|weight       = 
|os           = 
|soc          = 
|cpu          = 
|gpu          = 
|memory       = 
|storage      = 
|memory_card  = 
|battery      = 
|display      = 
|rear_camera  = 
|front_camera = 
|sound        =
|connectivity = 
|other        = 
|website      = 
}}

title

Optional: As the name suggests, it's the the title shown at the top of the infobox. If the title you wish here is the same as the name of the article, you may leave it blank.

codename

Optional: The codename of the subject of the page, the device.

logo

Optional: The logo of the device, only use an image for that, for example: Image.ext.

image

Obligatory: A picture of the device, we recommend making the image transparent instead of leaving the background.

captions

Optional: The image's caption on the infobox.

brand

Optional: The device's brand, for example, Google Nexus or Samsung Galaxy. Almost the same as the series parameter.

manufacturer

Obligatory: The device's manufacturer, for example, Google, Samsung, LG, Sony, Asus, etc.

slogan

Optional: The device's commercial slogan, must be cited.

series

Optional: The device's series, for example, Google Nexus or Samsung Galaxy. Almost the same as the brand parameter.

modelnumber

Optional: The device's model number.

networks

Optional: The networks of the device.

released

Obligatory: The date the device was released.

discontinued

If needed: The date the device was discontinued.

unitssold

Optional: The number of devices sold.

unitsshipped

Optional: The number of devices shipped.

predecessor

If needed: The predecessor of the device.

successor

If needed: The successor of the device.

type

Optional: Type of device: smartphone, phablet, tablet, smart TV

form

Optional: Form factor of the device.

size

Obligatory: Size of the device, use rather the {{Inches}} or {{MM}} templates with the following formats:

Inches

{{Inches|Height x Width x Depth}}

Millimetres

{{MM|Height x Width x Depth}}

weight

Optional: Weight/mass of the device, use the {{Grams}} template with the following formats:

{{Grams|Weight}}

os

Obligatory: Android version of the device, use the following formats:

For available devices

Original: [FIRST ANDROID VERSION OF THE DEVICE]
Current: [CURRENT UPDATE]

For discontinued devices

Original: [FIRST ANDROID VERSION OF THE DEVICE]
Final: [FINAL UPDATE]

soc

Optional: The sistem-on-chip of the device.

gpu

Optional: The graphics processing unit (GPU) of the device.

memory

Obligatory: The RAM/ROM memory of the device, use rather the {{MB}}, {{GB}} or {{TB}} templates with the following formats:

Megabytes

{{MB|number}}

Gigabytes

{{GB|number}}

Terabytes

{{TB|number}}

storage

Obligatory: The maximum storage of the device, use the same format as the memory parameter.

memory_card

Optional: The memory card of the device.

battery

Optional: The battery power of the device, use the {{mAh}} template with the following format:

{{mAh|number}}

display

Optional: The screen size of the device, use the following format (use the {{PX}} template and replace "AR" with the aspect ratio of the device):

{{PX|screen size}} (AR)

rear_camera

Optional: The megapixels of the device's rear camera, use the {{MP}} template with the following format:

{{MP|number}}

front_camera

Optional: The megapixels of the device's front camera, use the {{MP}} template with the following format:

{{MP|number}}

sound

Optional: The audio functions of the device.

connectivity

Optional: The connectivity functions of the device.

other

Optional: Other functions of the device.

website

Optional: The device's website.

Main paragraph

The main paragraph is the part of your article between the infobox and the headings, use the following format:

The '''[DEVICE NAME]''' is a(n) [TYPE OF DEVICE] manufactured by [MANUFACTURER(S)] released on [DD MM YYYY]. [Some background and relevant information].

Details

The "Details" section refers to a heading with a table with the device's hardware specifications, use the following format:

Code

== Details ==
{{DetailsExample}}

=== Development ===
The "Development" is a heading with the device's development history (if needed), announcement (obligatory), release (obligatory) and reception (optional). Use the following format:
<syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext">
== Development ==
The [DEVICE NAME] started development on/in [DATE] and was manufactured by [MANUFACTURER(S)], soon after it was announced on [DD MM YYYY], and later released on [DD MM YYYY]. The device's reception was [positive/mixed/negative], it was praised by it's [POSITIVE TRAITS], but was criticized by it's [NEGATIVE TRAITS].

Gallery

The "Gallery" section refers to a heading with additional images of the device:

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:[FILENAME1].ext|Description of the image, if needed.
File:[FILENAME2].ext
and so on...
</gallery>

References

This section must only contain the following format:

== References ==
{{reflist}}

This manual describes how to create and edit Android version-related articles on the Android Wiki.

Structure

The texts in bold are obligatory

Icons/Indicators
Message Box Templates
Infobox
Main paragraph
Development
Features
Other headings custom to the page
Gallery
References
{{Wikipedia}}
Categories

You are more than welcome to decide the format the article will use, however, remember to always keep the icons/indicators and infobox at the top, and the reference list and categories at the bottom!

Icons

Main article: Template:Icons

Infobox

Remember to add the {{Infobox android}} template with the following format:

{{Infobox android
| title                  = 
| logo                   = 
| screenshot             = 
| predecessor            = 
| successor              = 
| version_of             = 
| codename               = 
| slogan                 = 
| developer              = 
| family                 = 
| working_state          = 
| released               = 
| discontinued           = 
| latest_release         = 
| latest_preview         = 
| marketing target       = 
| programmed_in          = 
| license                = 
| website                =  
}}

title

Optional: As the name suggests, it's the the title shown at the top of the infobox. If the title you wish here is the same as the name of the article, you may leave it blank.

logo

Obligatory: The logo of the Android version, only use an image for that, for example: Image.ext.

screenshot

Optional: A screenshot of a device with the version.

predecessor

Obligatory: The predecessor of the version.

successor

Obligatory: The successor of the version.

version_of

Optional: For articles about releases of Android.

codename

If needed: The codename of the Android version.

slogan

Optional: The device's commercial slogan, must be cited.

developer

Obligatory: The version's developer, for example, Google and the Open Handset Alliance.

family

Obligatory: The version's family, only put "Default Unix-like".

working_state

Obligatory: The version's current working state, put "Current" or "No longer supported"

discontinued

Obligatory: If the version was discontinued or not, put "Yes" or "No"

Yes

Use the following format:

Yes<br>(DATE OF DISCONTINUATION)

No

Use the following format if it's still supported:

No

Use the following format if it's no longer supported:

No<br>Unsupported since (DATE OF UNSUPPORT)

latest_release

If needed: The date of the version's latest release.

latest_preview

If needed: The date of the version's latest preview release.

programmed_in

Optional: The programming languages used for the version, only put "Default C (core), C++, Java (UI)".

license

Optional: The version¡'s license

website

If needed: The version's official website

Main paragraph

The main paragraph is the part of your article between the infobox and the headings, use the following format:

'''[VERSION NAME]''' is/was the [ORDINAL NUMBER] version of [[Android]], it was released on [DD MM YYYY]. [Some background and relevant information].

History

The "History" is a heading with the device's development history (if needed), announcement (obligatory), release (obligatory), reception (optional) and support history (if needed). Use the following format:

== Development ==
[VERSION NAME] started development on/in [DATE] and was developed by [MANUFACTURER(S)], soon after it was announced on [DD MM YYYY], and later released on [DD MM YYYY]. The version's reception was [positive/mixed/negative], it was praised by it's [POSITIVE TRAITS], but was criticized by it's [NEGATIVE TRAITS]. Support for [VERSION NAME] ended on/in [DATE].

Features

This section is up to you! Please remember to cite every feature of the version.

Gallery

The "Gallery" section refers to a heading with additional images of the version:

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:[FILENAME1].ext|Description of the image, if needed.
File:[FILENAME2].ext
and so on...
</gallery>

References

This section must only contain the following format:

== References ==
{{reflist}}

This manual describes how to cite articles on the Android Wiki.

Basics

The Citing Rule (5.10) ensures all content on pages is well-sourced. This is critical as content can sometimes be sensitive, causing offence to many individuals are associated with the content. The Android Wiki is also an encyclopedia, which means personal opinions should not be used on articles per the Neutrality Rule (5.2).

FAQ

What is sourcing?

Sourcing involves making sure declarations in an article have a reference acting as evidence for where that statement came from. This is important as some words can be controversial, thus can cause offense to some individuals associated with that content.

If you come across an entire page that isn't sourced and you don't have the time to add sources to the article yourself, please add {{nociting}} to the top of the article. Similarly, when you find an unsourced sentence or section that you consider it should be sourced, add {{cite}} after the last sentence. Doing so will automatically add the "Citations needed" category to the entire page, alerting everyone of the work that needs to be done to the article.

How can I source?

Sourcing involves applying the format below showing where the information comes from:

If the source has a credited author, use:

<ref>{{Ref|title=<insert here>|url=<insert here>|access-date=<insert here>|author=[<insert url here> <insert author here>] from [<insert url here> <insert website name here>]|day=<DD>|month=<MM>|year=<YYYY>}}</ref>

If the source has an uncredited author or it's a review, use:

<ref>{{Ref|title=<insert here>|url=<insert here>|access-date=<insert here>|author=[<insert url here> <insert website name here>]}}</ref>

What should I source?

There are things that really need sourcing, but also things that don't, such as things that everyone know, such as "phones are smaller than tablets". The following should be sourced:

The specifications of a device.
The features of an OS version.
The history of the subject.
The reception of a product.

If you are not sure if something needs to be sourced or not, please always ask a staff member if you have any questions.

What happens if I don't source articles?

Failure to follow this manual section will result in reminders according to our wiki rules.

What sources can I use?

This will often be case by case as while some sources may be lesser known, they may still be reliable. Sources that are definitely appropriate include:

Online videos and/or multimedia.
Well-trusted review sites.
Reliable news outlets/publications.

This manual describes the templates that need to be used on the Android Wiki.

Structure

The texts in bold are obligatory

{{delete}} - Top
{{stub}} - Top
{{cleanup}} - Top
{{nociting}} - Top
{{biased}} - Top
{{wikipedia}} - Bottom

Remember to always keep the templates above the infobox and below the icons/indicators!

Delete

Description

This template is used to mark pages for deletion, categorizing them in Category:Candidates for deletion.

Syntax

Type {{delete}} on the page to be deleted, and "reason" is the reason it has been nominated.

Use

Please use the template if the article violates the following rules:

The English Rule (1.0)
The Anti-slur Rule (1.2)
The Anti-NSFW Rule (1.5)
The Anti-spam Rule (1.8)
The Anti-promotion Rule (1.9)
The Anti-doxxing Rule (1.13)
The Bytes Rule (5.0)
The English Rule (5.0)
The Third-Person Rule (5.3)
The Anti-AI Rule Rule (5.4)
The Anti-copypasting Rule (5.5)
The Anti-duplicates Rule (5.9)
The Citing Rule (5.10)

This manual describes how to create and edit device-related articles on the Android Wiki.

Structure

The texts in bold are obligatory

Icons/Indicators
Message Box Templates
Infobox
Main paragraph
Details
Development
Other headings custom to the page
Gallery
References
{{Wikipedia}}
Categories

You are more than welcome to decide the format the article will use, however, remember to always keep the icons/indicators and infobox at the top, and the reference list and categories at the bottom!

Icons

Main article: Template:Icons

Infobox

Remember to add the {{Infobox device}} template with the following format:

{{Infobox device
|title        = 
|codename     = 
|logo         = 
|image        = 
|caption      = 
|brand        = 
|manufacturer = 
|slogan       = 
|series       = 
|modelnumber  = 
|networks     = 
|released     = 
|discontinued = 
|unitssold    = 
|unitsshipped = 
|predecessor  = 
|successor    = 
|related      = 
|type         = 
|form         = 
|size         = 
|weight       = 
|os           = 
|soc          = 
|cpu          = 
|gpu          = 
|memory       = 
|storage      = 
|memory_card  = 
|battery      = 
|display      = 
|rear_camera  = 
|front_camera = 
|sound        =
|connectivity = 
|other        = 
|website      = 
}}

title

Optional: As the name suggests, it's the the title shown at the top of the infobox. If the title you wish here is the same as the name of the article, you may leave it blank.

codename

Optional: The codename of the subject of the page, the device.

logo

Optional: The logo of the device, only use an image for that, for example: Image.ext.

image

Obligatory: A picture of the device, we recommend making the image transparent instead of leaving the background.

captions

Optional: The image's caption on the infobox.

brand

Optional: The device's brand, for example, Google Nexus or Samsung Galaxy. Almost the same as the series parameter.

manufacturer

Obligatory: The device's manufacturer, for example, Google, Samsung, LG, Sony, Asus, etc.

slogan

Optional: The device's commercial slogan, must be cited.

series

Optional: The device's series, for example, Google Nexus or Samsung Galaxy. Almost the same as the brand parameter.

modelnumber

Optional: The device's model number.

networks

Optional: The networks of the device.

released

Obligatory: The date the device was released.

discontinued

If needed: The date the device was discontinued.

unitssold

Optional: The number of devices sold.

unitsshipped

Optional: The number of devices shipped.

predecessor

If needed: The predecessor of the device.

successor

If needed: The successor of the device.

type

Optional: Type of device: smartphone, phablet, tablet, smart TV

form

Optional: Form factor of the device.

size

Obligatory: Size of the device, use rather the {{Inches}} or {{MM}} templates with the following formats:

Inches

{{Inches|Height x Width x Depth}}

Millimetres

{{MM|Height x Width x Depth}}

weight

Optional: Weight/mass of the device, use the {{Grams}} template with the following formats:

{{Grams|Weight}}

os

Obligatory: Android version of the device, use the following formats:

For available devices

Original: [FIRST ANDROID VERSION OF THE DEVICE]
Current: [CURRENT UPDATE]

For discontinued devices

Original: [FIRST ANDROID VERSION OF THE DEVICE]
Final: [FINAL UPDATE]

soc

Optional: The sistem-on-chip of the device.

gpu

Optional: The graphics processing unit (GPU) of the device.

memory

Obligatory: The RAM/ROM memory of the device, use rather the {{MB}}, {{GB}} or {{TB}} templates with the following formats:

Megabytes

{{MB|number}}

Gigabytes

{{GB|number}}

Terabytes

{{TB|number}}

storage

Obligatory: The maximum storage of the device, use the same format as the memory parameter.

memory_card

Optional: The memory card of the device.

battery

Optional: The battery power of the device, use the {{mAh}} template with the following format:

{{mAh|number}}

display

Optional: The screen size of the device, use the following format (use the {{PX}} template and replace "AR" with the aspect ratio of the device):

{{PX|screen size}} (AR)

rear_camera

Optional: The megapixels of the device's rear camera, use the {{MP}} template with the following format:

{{MP|number}}

front_camera

Optional: The megapixels of the device's front camera, use the {{MP}} template with the following format:

{{MP|number}}

sound

Optional: The audio functions of the device.

connectivity

Optional: The connectivity functions of the device.

other

Optional: Other functions of the device.

website

Optional: The device's website.

Main paragraph

The main paragraph is the part of your article between the infobox and the headings, use the following format:

The '''[DEVICE NAME]''' is a(n) [TYPE OF DEVICE] manufactured by [MANUFACTURER(S)] released on [DD MM YYYY]. [Some background and relevant information].

Details

The "Details" section refers to a heading with a table with the device's hardware specifications, use the following format:

Code

== Details ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Device
!insert model name here
!insert model name here
|-
!Type of device
|insert type here
|insert type here
|-
!Storage
|{{GB|insert here}}
|{{GB|insert here}}
|-
!Memory
|{{GB|insert here}}
|{{GB|insert here}}
|-
!Weight
|{{Grams|insert here}}
|{{Grams|insert here}}
|-
!Screen size
|{{PX|insert here x insert here}}
|{{PX|insert here x insert here}}
|-
!Dimensions
|{{Inches|insert here x insert here x insert here}}
|{{Inches|insert here x insert here x insert here}}
|-
!Front camera
|{{MP|insert here}}
|{{MP|insert here}}
|-
!Rear camera
|{{MP|insert here}}
|{{MP|insert here}}
|-
!Battery
|{{mAh|insert here}}
|{{mAh|insert here}}
|}

Visual

Device	insert model name here	insert model name here
Type of device	insert type here	insert type here
Storage	insert here GB	insert here GB
Memory	insert here GB	insert here GB
Weight	insert here grams	insert here grams
Screen size	insert here x insert here px	insert here x insert here px
Dimensions	insert here x insert here x insert here"	insert here x insert here x insert here"
Front camera	insert here MP	insert here MP
Rear camera	insert here MP	insert here MP
Battery	insert here mAh	insert here mAh

Development

The "Development" is a heading with the device's development history (if needed), announcement (obligatory), release (obligatory) and reception (optional). Use the following format:

== Development ==
The [DEVICE NAME] started development on/in [DATE] and was manufactured by [MANUFACTURER(S)], soon after it was announced on [DD MM YYYY], and later released on [DD MM YYYY]. The device's reception was [positive/mixed/negative], it was praised by it's [POSITIVE TRAITS], but was criticized by it's [NEGATIVE TRAITS].

Gallery

The "Gallery" section refers to a heading with additional images of the device:

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:[FILENAME1].ext|Description of the image, if needed.
File:[FILENAME2].ext
and so on...
</gallery>

References

This section must only contain the following format:

== References ==
{{reflist}}

This manual describes how to create and edit Android version-related articles on the Android Wiki.

Structure

The texts in bold are obligatory

Icons/Indicators
Message Box Templates
Infobox
Main paragraph
Development
Features
Other headings custom to the page
Gallery
References
{{Wikipedia}}
Categories

You are more than welcome to decide the format the article will use, however, remember to always keep the icons/indicators and infobox at the top, and the reference list and categories at the bottom!

Icons

Main article: Template:Icons

Infobox

Remember to add the {{Infobox android}} template with the following format:

{{Infobox android
| title                  = 
| logo                   = 
| screenshot             = 
| predecessor            = 
| successor              = 
| version_of             = 
| codename               = 
| slogan                 = 
| developer              = 
| family                 = 
| working_state          = 
| released               = 
| discontinued           = 
| latest_release         = 
| latest_preview         = 
| marketing target       = 
| programmed_in          = 
| license                = 
| website                =  
}}

title

Optional: As the name suggests, it's the the title shown at the top of the infobox. If the title you wish here is the same as the name of the article, you may leave it blank.

logo

Obligatory: The logo of the Android version, only use an image for that, for example: Image.ext.

screenshot

Optional: A screenshot of a device with the version.

predecessor

Obligatory: The predecessor of the version.

successor

Obligatory: The successor of the version.

version_of

Optional: For articles about releases of Android.

codename

If needed: The codename of the Android version.

slogan

Optional: The device's commercial slogan, must be cited.

developer

Obligatory: The version's developer, for example, Google and the Open Handset Alliance.

family

Obligatory: The version's family, only put "Default Unix-like".

working_state

Obligatory: The version's current working state, put "Current" or "No longer supported"

discontinued

Obligatory: If the version was discontinued or not, put "Yes" or "No"

Yes

Use the following format:

Yes<br>(DATE OF DISCONTINUATION)

No

Use the following format if it's still supported:

No

Use the following format if it's no longer supported:

No<br>Unsupported since (DATE OF UNSUPPORT)

latest_release

If needed: The date of the version's latest release.

latest_preview

If needed: The date of the version's latest preview release.

programmed_in

Optional: The programming languages used for the version, only put "Default C (core), C++, Java (UI)".

license

Optional: The version¡'s license

website

If needed: The version's official website

Main paragraph

The main paragraph is the part of your article between the infobox and the headings, use the following format:

'''[VERSION NAME]''' is/was the [ORDINAL NUMBER] version of [[Android]], it was released on [DD MM YYYY]. [Some background and relevant information].

History

The "History" is a heading with the device's development history (if needed), announcement (obligatory), release (obligatory), reception (optional) and support history (if needed). Use the following format:

== Development ==
[VERSION NAME] started development on/in [DATE] and was developed by [MANUFACTURER(S)], soon after it was announced on [DD MM YYYY], and later released on [DD MM YYYY]. The version's reception was [positive/mixed/negative], it was praised by it's [POSITIVE TRAITS], but was criticized by it's [NEGATIVE TRAITS]. Support for [VERSION NAME] ended on/in [DATE].

Features

This section is up to you! Please remember to cite every feature of the version.

Gallery

The "Gallery" section refers to a heading with additional images of the version:

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:[FILENAME1].ext|Description of the image, if needed.
File:[FILENAME2].ext
and so on...
</gallery>

References

This section must only contain the following format:

== References ==
{{reflist}}

This manual describes how to cite articles on the Android Wiki.

Basics

The Citing Rule (5.10) ensures all content on pages is well-sourced. This is critical as content can sometimes be sensitive, causing offence to many individuals are associated with the content. The Android Wiki is also an encyclopedia, which means personal opinions should not be used on articles per the Neutrality Rule (5.2).

FAQ

What is sourcing?

Sourcing involves making sure declarations in an article have a reference acting as evidence for where that statement came from. This is important as some words can be controversial, thus can cause offense to some individuals associated with that content.

If you come across an entire page that isn't sourced and you don't have the time to add sources to the article yourself, please add {{nociting}} to the top of the article. Similarly, when you find an unsourced sentence or section that you consider it should be sourced, add {{cite}} after the last sentence. Doing so will automatically add the "Citations needed" category to the entire page, alerting everyone of the work that needs to be done to the article.

How can I source?

Sourcing involves applying the format below showing where the information comes from:

If the source has a credited author, use:

<ref>{{Ref|title=<insert here>|url=<insert here>|access-date=<insert here>|author=[<insert url here> <insert author here>] from [<insert url here> <insert website name here>]|day=<DD>|month=<MM>|year=<YYYY>}}</ref>

If the source has an uncredited author or it's a review, use:

<ref>{{Ref|title=<insert here>|url=<insert here>|access-date=<insert here>|author=[<insert url here> <insert website name here>]}}</ref>

What should I source?

There are things that really need sourcing, but also things that don't, such as things that everyone know, such as "phones are smaller than tablets". The following should be sourced:

The specifications of a device.
The features of an OS version.
The history of the subject.
The reception of a product.

If you are not sure if something needs to be sourced or not, please always ask a staff member if you have any questions.

What happens if I don't source articles?

Failure to follow this manual section will result in reminders according to our wiki rules.

What sources can I use?

This will often be case by case as while some sources may be lesser known, they may still be reliable. Sources that are definitely appropriate include:

Online videos and/or multimedia.
Well-trusted review sites.
Reliable news outlets/publications.

This manual describes the templates that need to be used on the Android Wiki.

Structure

The texts in bold are obligatory

{{delete}} - Top
{{stub}} - Top
{{cleanup}} - Top
{{nociting}} - Top
{{biased}} - Top
{{wikipedia}} - Bottom

Remember to always keep the templates above the infobox and below the icons/indicators!

Delete

Description

This template is used to mark pages for deletion, categorizing them in Category:Candidates for deletion.

Syntax

Type {{delete}} on the page to be deleted, and "reason" is the reason it has been nominated.

Use

Please use the template if the article violates the following rules:

The English Rule (1.0)
The Anti-slur Rule (1.2)
The Anti-NSFW Rule (1.5)
The Anti-spam Rule (1.8)
The Anti-promotion Rule (1.9)
The Anti-doxxing Rule (1.13)
The Bytes Rule (5.0)
The English Rule (5.0)
The Third-Person Rule (5.3)
The Anti-AI Rule Rule (5.4)
The Anti-copypasting Rule (5.5)
The Anti-duplicates Rule (5.9)
The Citing Rule (5.10)