Help:Intro to mobile

Wikia offers a custom mobile skin for optimal viewing of our wikis while on your smartphone. We also offer 2 specialized Wikia applications that are available for download in the iPhone and Android markets: Wikia Game Guide and the Lyric Wiki app.

Mobile site FAQ

 * What is the Wikia Mobile site?
 * The Wikia Mobile site is optimized for Android and iPhone. You can browse the content of any Wikia wiki on-the-go by pointing your phone at the same URL as for desktop visitors. Wikia will automatically detect that you're browsing via mobile, and serve a page in a format optimized for small screens.
 * How does so much wiki content fit on such a small screen?
 * One great feature is that you can easily expand and condense entire sections of content with a single touch -- making it equally easy to browse an article and read it in-depth.
 * How much of Wikia is available on the mobile site?
 * All Wikia wikis are available via the mobile site.
 * Is there any content that I cannot see using the mobile site?
 * Most wiki pages with layouts of standard text and photos render very nicely on the mobile site. Certain pages, however, are too complex for mobile-friendly presentation, and will appear less gracefully (e.g., multiple column layouts).
 * Which phones and browsers are supported?
 * The mobile site is optimized for iPhone and Android devices, but should also work on most smartphone web browsers.
 * What is the best way to view photos?
 * ​When you're on an article page with lots of great photos, simply wait for the page to finish loading, then click on any photo. This will open a photo viewing window, which allows you to click or swipe through every photo on the page.
 * Can I edit content?
 * The mobile site interface is optimized for reading, and does not support editing. Some web browsers, such as those on iPhone and Android devices, support some of the editing tools in the website's standard mode.
 * Can I switch between mobile and standard views of wikia.com?
 * Yes. At the bottom of mobile pages is a link labeled 'view full site'. Tap it to reload the same page that is served to desktop web visitors. To get back to the mobile view, tap the 'mobile' button at the bottom of the standard page.

Game Guides App

 * Mobile_game_guide.pngMobile game guide image list.pngThe Wikia Game Guides app currently includes the following wikis:
 * Battlefield Wiki, Combine Over Wiki, FFXIclopedia, Gears of War Wiki, RuneScape Wiki, The Vault, Call of Duty Wiki, Witcher Wiki, Mass Effect Wiki, Uncharted Wiki, Dead Space Wiki, Dragon Age Wiki,, RAGE Wiki, Red Dead Wiki, Brink Wiki, Skyrim Wiki, WoWWiki
 * What game info is available in Game Guides?
 * Game Guides provides quick access to some of the most commonly requested game information. Categories can include: Armor, Characters, Classes, Creatures, Enemies, Items, Locations, Races, Professions, Weapons
 * Specific categories are presented depending on what's appropriate for each game.
 * How can I customize the contents of "__________________" for Game Guides?
 * The contents that Wikia Game Guides app displays can be customized at MediaWiki:Wikiagameguides-contents for each wiki.
 * The syntax for each listing on the Game Guides contents page is . The text can be enhanced through the addition of twenty-seven different images for use within the ImageNumber.
 * Why isn't the game "__________________" available on Game Guides?
 * In order to provide a solid experience for the greatest number of gamers, Game Guides is focused on the most popular game wikis. In the future, we expect the content to grow broader and deeper.
 * Where can I get the Game Guides app?
 * Visit the Android store or iTunes to download the Wikia Game Guides app. It's free.

Lyric Wiki Lyrics App

 * What kind of content is available from the Lyric Wiki Lyrics app?
 * Every song in the Lyric Wiki database is available using the mobile app. In addition, for some songs there is also a link to purchase a ringtone.
 * What's the best way to search for a specific song?
 * Search in the Lyric Wiki Lyrics app is optimized for the following format: "Artist:Title"
 * So, to search for Like a Prayer by Madonna, simply the following into the Search box (including the colon, and with no spaces): "Madonna:Like A Prayer"
 * Since the app will autocomplete the Search field based on songs in the database, for most songs you probably won't have to type the whole thing to find what you're looking for.
 * Where can I get the Lyric Wiki app?
 * Visit the Android store (iTunes coming soon) for the free download of the Lyric Wiki Lyrics app.
 * Where can I get support for the Lyric Wiki app?
 * Support for the app is provided by its author, [mailto:sean@wikia.com sean@wikia.com]

Wikia Challenge: PhotoPop

 * What is PhotoPop?
 * PhotoPop is a multiple-choice game which tests your ability to quickly recognize characters from popular television shows and movies. Character images are covered with a mask of removable tiles, and it's your challenge to select the correct answer without removing too many tiles and before running out of time. It is available on the native web and as a mobile app in the App Store or Android Market.
 * How does PhotoPop work?
 * PhotoPop is essentially made for the fans, by the fans. It uses MediaWiki API to randomly pull images and titles from pages of a specified category on a wiki. For every image that is selected and covered by a mask of tiles, the title of the page from which the image was pulled serves as the correct answer; titles of other randomly selected categorized pages serve as the three other incorrect answer options for the image.
 * Interested in creating your own app using one of our APIs? Visit api.wikia.com.
 * Why does PhotoPop only feature a few wikis?
 * PhotoPop is an exciting, but very new product. To ensure optimal performance, only a few wikis are supported at this time.
 * Where can I get the PhotoPop mobile app?
 * PhotoPop is available in the App Store (iPhone) and Android Market (Android).