# Common Android Gestures Explained

> 01 of 07 Drag, Swipe, or Fling Slide your fingers along the screen to type or drag items from one screen location to another, or to swipe between Home screens.

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/android-gestures-phone-or-tablet-11872555?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=694ab58b2ff245eafa051518)
- **Published:** 2025-12-23
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #screen #drag #android #common #explained #gestures #side #swipe
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