> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/android/ndk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting help

> Find support and get help with the Android NDK

There are several channels available for getting help with the Android NDK. Choose the one that best fits your needs.

## Support channels

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  <Card title="Google Group" icon="users" href="http://groups.google.com/group/android-ndk">
    Join discussions related to the Android NDK on the android-ndk Google Group. Great for general questions and community discussions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="GitHub Issues" icon="github" href="https://github.com/android-ndk/ndk/issues">
    File bugs and track issues with the NDK. Check existing issues before creating a new one.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Stack Overflow" icon="stack-overflow" href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/android-ndk">
    Search for or ask questions tagged with `android-ndk`. A large community of developers can help with your questions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Android Developers" icon="book" href="https://developer.android.com/ndk">
    Official NDK documentation including guides, API reference, and tutorials.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Before asking for help

<Steps>
  <Step title="Check the documentation">
    Review the [NDK Guides](https://developer.android.com/ndk/guides/) and [API Reference](https://developer.android.com/ndk/reference) for official information.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search existing issues">
    Check if your question or issue has already been reported on [GitHub](https://github.com/android-ndk/ndk/issues) or answered on [Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/android-ndk).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update to the latest version">
    Ensure you're using the latest stable version or preview release. Check the [NDK wiki](https://github.com/android-ndk/ndk/wiki#downloads) for available versions.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Reporting bugs

<Note>
  Bugs against Android Studio or Gradle should be filed at [b.android.com](http://b.android.com), not in the NDK issue tracker.
</Note>

When filing a bug against the NDK:

* Use the [GitHub issue tracker](https://github.com/android-ndk/ndk/issues)
* Include your NDK version
* Provide a minimal reproducible example
* Include relevant build output or error messages
* Specify your host OS and target architecture

## Additional resources

### Understanding crashes

* [Crash dumps/tombstones overview](https://source.android.com/devices/tech/debug)
* [Common native crashes reference](https://source.android.com/devices/tech/debug/native-crash)

### C library (bionic) documentation

* [Android bionic status](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/bionic/+/master/docs/status.md) - API availability across releases
* [Android changes for NDK developers](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/bionic/+/master/android-changes-for-ndk-developers.md) - Dynamic linker changes
* [32-bit ABI bugs](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/bionic/+/master/docs/32-bit-abi.md) - Issues for 32-bit code

### Build systems

* [Build System Maintainers Guide](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/ndk/+/master/docs/BuildSystemMaintainers.md) - For build system integration beyond ndk-build and CMake