A Typical Android Device Layout

The location and number of external buttons and features depend on the device’s brand and model. Look at your device and locate the following:

• Power button. This may be on the side or top, depending on your phone model. The power button is also the button you use to turn off the screen (put your device to sleep) or wake it up.
• Volume buttons. This may be one long button or two side-by-side, depending on your phone model. The volume button may be used to take a picture when using the camera app, or a screenshot when pressed along with the power button.
• Speakers. Speakers are usually behind two oblong slits on the bottom edge of the phone, but you may have an additional speaker along the top edge as well.
• Microphone. Mics can be hard to see. Look for a tiny pinhole. You will have one at the bottom of your device and may also have one elsewhere, depending on your phone’s features.
• Charge and sync port. The small connection port at the bottom of your Android is for charging and, when connected to a computer, syncing or backing up your device. Androids have either a micro-USB or the new USB-C ports.
• Cameras. All newer devices have at least a front-facing and rear-facing camera. Some devices have several rear-facing cameras, each with a different zoom or wide-angle lens.
• LED light. Most devices have a small light that can be used as a flashlight, video light, or camera flash.
• Fingerprint sensor. Some devices have fingerprint sensors embedded in the back. Some devices now incorporate the sensor into the front glass.