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title: "What is Android?"  
description: "What is Android?"  
author: "Kalin"  
published: 2022-04-14  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96775/what-is-android  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting", "android", "android os"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# What is Android?

What is Android?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- **Android** is a [**linux**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/49865/do-mac-games-run-on-linux)-based software package and operating system for mobile devices like tablets and smartphones.
- It was created by Google and afterwards by the OHA (Open Handset Alliance). Although other languages can be utilised, the Java language is most commonly used to write android code.
- The Android project's purpose is to build a successful real-world product that improves end consumers' mobile experience.
- Lollipop, Kitkat, Jelly Bean, Ice Cream Sandwich, Froyo, Ecliar, Donut, and other Android code names are discussed on the following page.
- It's free and open-source.
- The Android Platform can be customised by anyone.
- The consumer has a wide range of mobile applications from which to choose.
- It has a lot of cool features, such as weather information, an opening screen, and live RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds.

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