Android Icon Glossary

Learn what all those icons and symbols mean on your Android phone or tablet

Showing 42 icons

Home

Navigation

Returns you to the main home screen of your device. Press this to leave any app and go back to your starting point.

Back

Navigation

Takes you back to the previous screen or page. Like going back one step in what you were doing.

Menu (Hamburger)

Navigation

Opens a side menu with more options. Three horizontal lines that reveal additional choices when tapped.

More Options

Navigation

Shows additional settings or actions. Three vertical dots that open a dropdown menu with more choices.

Settings

System

Opens settings where you can adjust your phone's preferences, Wi-Fi, sounds, and other options.

Phone

Communication

Opens the phone app to make calls, view recent calls, and access your contacts for calling.

Email

Communication

Opens your email app to read, write, and send email messages.

Messages (SMS)

Communication

Opens your text messaging app to send and receive SMS and MMS text messages.

Camera

Media

Opens the camera app to take photos or record videos.

Gallery/Photos

Media

Opens your photo gallery to view, organize, and share your pictures and videos.

Maps/Location

Apps

Opens mapping and navigation apps like Google Maps for directions and location services.

Calendar

Apps

Opens your calendar to view events, appointments, and add new schedule items.

Clock/Alarm

Apps

Opens clock functions including setting alarms, timers, and viewing world times.

Music

Media

Opens your music player app to listen to songs and audio files.

Play/Video

Media

Starts playing videos or opens video player apps.

Chrome Browser

Apps

Opens Google Chrome web browser to access websites and browse the internet.

Internet/Browser

Apps

Opens your default web browser to access the internet.

Download

Actions

Downloads files, apps, or content from the internet to your device.

Upload

Actions

Uploads files or content from your device to the internet or cloud.

Share

Actions

Share content with others through email, messaging, social media, or other apps.

Wi-Fi

Connectivity

Shows Wi-Fi status. Tap to turn Wi-Fi on/off or connect to wireless networks.

Bluetooth

Connectivity

Shows Bluetooth status. Tap to turn on/off and connect to wireless devices like headphones.

Battery

Status

Shows current battery level and charging status of your device.

Volume/Sound On

Settings

Indicates sound is on. Tap to adjust volume or sound settings.

Mute/Silent

Settings

Indicates your phone is on silent mode. Tap to unmute.

Brightness

Settings

Adjust screen brightness. Makes your screen brighter or dimmer.

Do Not Disturb

Settings

Silences all notifications and calls. Good for sleeping or focusing.

Lock/Secure

Security

Locks your phone or indicates something is secure/private.

Unlock

Security

Unlocks your phone or indicates something is accessible.

Profile/Account

User

Access your user profile, account settings, or contact information.

Contacts

Communication

Opens your contacts list to view, add, or edit contact information.

Delete/Trash

Actions

Deletes selected items. Moves files or content to trash/recycle bin.

Edit/Pencil

Actions

Allows you to edit or modify content, text, or settings.

Add/Create

Actions

Creates something new - add a contact, create a document, or start a new item.

Close/Cancel

Actions

Closes a window, cancels an action, or dismisses a notification.

Confirm/Done

Actions

Confirms your choice or indicates something is complete or correct.

Favorite/Star

Actions

Marks something as a favorite or important. Often used for bookmarking.

Like/Love

Actions

Shows you like something or adds it to your favorites. Common on social media.

Bookmark/Save

Actions

Saves content for later viewing. Like marking a page in a book.

Notifications

Status

Shows new notifications, alerts, or messages you haven't seen yet.

Notifications Off

Status

Notifications are turned off or muted for an app or conversation.

Search

Navigation

Opens search function to find apps, contacts, content, or information on your device.

💡 Quick Tips for Android Icons

1

Look for patterns: Similar icons often mean similar things across different apps.

2

Press and hold: Long-pressing an icon often shows more options or information.

3

Status bar icons: Small icons at the top show your phone's status (Wi-Fi, battery, etc.).

4

Practice makes perfect: The more you use your phone, the more familiar icons become!