Is there an app to select who's going to make my phone ring?

I usually sleep with my cellphone on silent mode, but some important people are allowed to wake me up whenever they want. When it's not on silent mode, some inconvenient people usually wake me up for nothing. Is there a way to make a call filter and allow only these important people to make my phone ring?


What is the use of Automatic update of date and time when i have to manually enter it?

**Step 1** -I have checked the Auto update date and time and Suppose I remove my battery and then place it due to some phone lag. On starting it shows the default date and time (factory set date,time) . **Step 2** -As I had previously enabled the auto update of date and time the phone continues to show the factory date, time . **Step 3** -I cannot change date, time because the option is blacked out. So for that I un-check the auto update date and time. Set it to today's date and time and save it. Upon saving the phone restarts. If this is the case then what's the use of Automatic update of data and time when I have to manually enter the date and time for my region. For what reason does the phone restart again?


Microsoft Outlook.com app notification

**Some information:**   * I have 1 gmail account for my business/work related emails only I   * have an outlook.com account for my personal emails    * I have another gmail account for non-important things _i.e. newsletters and freebie sites and other 'spam' type mail._ I would like to use the gmail app on my phone for the business emails only and I want to use the outlook.com app to take care of both personal and non- important emails. **Steps taken so far:** I have installed the **outlook.com app** on my **nexus 5, running the latest android**. I have then added a secondary account to it, via the web interface on my computer. This is my second gmail account that is used for non-important things and is linked via the POP3 settings, and shows up as a separate folder next to the inbox/outbox in the outlook app. The **app is configured to notify me by both sound and vibrations** (both options checked in the settings) - and it is configured to receive push notifications. However, the app behaves quite strangely. For the main account (my @outlook.com address) the push notifications are pretty instant and the phone vibrates/makes a noise. **For my secondary account (gmail linked via POP3) there is no notification** , I see these updates when I open the app (it shows unread count). How can I make the phone notify me of ALL messages that appear in the outlook.com app.


Modifying stock firmware

I would like to modify the stock firmware to remove certain apps which i do not want to have available on my phone. The source code for my phone is available on the Samsung website but there is no information on how one goes about in actually customizing building and installing it. For an open source project its kind of weird that the information is not readily available on a quick google. Any pointers to howtos or articles would be highly appreciated.


ADB has stopped working for me; *** LOCKED *** is at the top of the fastboot screen

I'm trying to root my phone (with a view to putting DebianKit onto it), and have had several attempts, each time getting a little further before stopping to look more stuff up. But now I seem to have gone back a step; in the past, "adb devices" has worked (with the phone displaying the fastboot screen), and I've been able to use "adb backup", but now, "adb devices" doesn't find anything, and "adb backup" can't see anything to backup from, when in the fastboot state. However, to my surprise, when the phone is running normally (i.e. Android is fully running --- I hadn't tried adb with it running before), "adb devices" does see the phone, and "adb backup" asks me to unlock the phone. There's no screen lock set, so it can't be referring to that. "fastboot devices" can see the device just fine. The change I suspect is that I set the phone up to talk to my employer's outlook/exchange server, and their security arrangements require the phone to have the PIN lock. I've removed that account from my accounts list, so I could turn the PIN lock off for my next attempt at rooting; however, at the top of the fastboot screen, the first line says "`*** LOCKED ***`" in white on a purple background, and I don't remember that being there before. What I really want to do at this stage is ideally take a backup, or at least get my photos copied from the phone; I do have Dropbox, and can presumably ship the photos out via that if I have to; and then could do a factory reset; but I like to understand things, and would rather know what is stopping the device showing on adb, and what this LOCKED state is. Device info: HTC One M8, and I'm accessing it from Debian Wheezy (with ratpoison window manager, so there's no Gnome to get in the way). I'm using a motherboard USB 2.0 connection, so it's not the known problem with USB 3.0; and it has worked on that USB connection before.


Indic Language (Punjabi) not displaying

I have created one mobile website using WordPress in Indian Language i.e. Punjabi. I have used Unicode characters. When I try to open this website on my **Spice Android Phone having version 4.0.2,** everything is perfect but When I try to Load on my **Lenovo having version 4.2.2,** nothing is displaying. only English characters are visible. I am using **default browser which is provided by the company** not any other like chrome, opera etc.. I cannot understand what is the problem.. it there any setting issue... please help....


package verification failed in recovery

I have one tablet and i"m installing .zip from stock recovery but it gives following errors Opening update package... Verifying update package... Verification failed Installation aborted. So, I want to know that what causes this type of errors??


Blank screen after logo

I was trying to install a custom ROM in a THL T11 from needrom.com. I managed to get into the recovery mode and wipe cache. However, I got somehow into the «ADB» menu and couldn't get out. I pulled out the battery and restarted with Power + Volume Up. To my surprise, now I end up in a blank screen after the thl logo. As I'm running Ubuntu, I installed android-tools-adb and android-tools- fastboot. So, I typed `sudo adb reboot recovery`, and the phone rebooted... but it does the same: thl logo and then a blank screen. I don't know what to do next. * * * Edit (20.06.14) With `sudo adb reboot bootloader` I got `=> FASTBOOT mode ...`. Then I wrote `sudo fastboot flash recovery recovery.img` with a recovery image from the needrom as well. The phone is reacting, but states: partition 'recovery' not support flash. On the laptop the info was this:               sending 'recovery' (8064 KB)...     OKAY [  0.294s]     writing 'recovery'...     FAILED (remote:      partition 'recovery' not support flash)      My system recognizes the phone's serial number with `fastboot devices` * * * Edit (20.06.14) I finally succeeded to normal boot into the phone with `fastboot continue`, but now it gets the blank screen when normal rebooted. Besides, with `fastboot getvar all` I get no info, but merely a list: !["Raw data"](http://i.stack.imgur.com/c9UiE.png)


Accidently i have deleted all application from my android phone

it is Samsung S4 mini CLONE GT-i9190(CHINA) actually accidently i have deleted all the applications, what i did is that 1) i install V root on my pc, and through this programme i reboot my phone 2) i install MoboRobo on my pc, and accidently markall applications for delete 3) i went outside and when i came back and saw mobile screen was black , it was lighting ( i think there is no any application and mobile has nothing to show thats why it is just lighting) 4) i put out battery and put back and try to turn on and showing android logo and can listen start up tune, after that the screen is lighting ( the display is lighting) 5) my friend told me install the ODIN 3 programme on your pc and download firmware for GT-i9190 and install in you phone, but my phone is not debugging 6) i think my mobile is empty Plz if u know solution plz tell me


Proper PC Suite for android?

I was expecting Android Phones to have some powerful PC Suite, but apparently not. I'm looking for application that can:   * manage my phone files (audio/photo),   * calendar (ms outlook independent)   * add/remove applications,   * access/edit/merge/remove contacts (ms outlook independent)   * send SMS messages This features are pretty common for most mobiles, and I'm wondering is there anything like that available for Android phones?


How to connect ADB over 3G/4G? Or how can an ADB listener over network vulnerability be leveraged over GSM?

I keep seeing warning signs about enabling ADB over Network when you _aren't_ connected to a WiFi network, but what if I _want_ to connect ADB over 3G/4G ? Whenever I try to do it with any of the conventional WiFi methods, it returns an invalid IP to connect to. I even tried getting the IP with `# ip addr show` \- but that didn't work, either. Any ideas on how to do this? The security implications are precisely what I'm trying to explore. Yeah, it isn't safe. But how does such a vulnerability get leveraged?


Issues with automatic update on a rooted Epic 4g touch

So my phone originally had (before the root) Android 2.3.6. After the root process, it ended with 2.3.4 and it keeps telling me to update. A few things aren't working for me anymore, and I'm not sure if that's because of the root process or because of a bad 2.3.4 version. Anyway, every couple of days my phone will notify me that there is an update available (likely the 2.3.6 I had before) and it asks if I'd like to restart and install. Upon clicking restart, it goes black, starts an update screen (with a progress bar) and goes about 1/4 the way before it stops updating and shows me a warning sign. My question(s): Am I able to apply an update via a rooted phone? If so, what might be going wrong? If not, is there a way to either turn off that update (or get it via a different method or something)?


Test Accelerometer alignment?

Is there any app around that lets an Android user see the "flat" on the accelerometer? The reason I'm looking for such is because I recently got the Need For Speed Shift game. And I notice that the car is veering to the right even if I have the phone held straight. I have to tilt it a little to the left in order for it to go a straight direction which is an awkward workaround. If there's an app that can show a straight line for me to be able to test if my accelerometer is misaligned, please do share. If there's no such app I'll happily accept any hacks/workarounds available like a live wallpaper with a liquid physics on it perhaps? The sooner I find this out, the better because I can send it in for replacement / repair while it's still under warranty.


Unable to factory reset my HTC Desire S

I have a HTC Desire S. I have firmware updates but when i try to update the same. I rebooted in the updating process and the phone hangs there for hour (i waited for 4 hrs once). I tried to factory reset the mobile, still facing the same issue. Note: The phone is rooted. Do I need to visit HTC Service center or is there anything that I can do?


Make more internal storage available

I'm running a SlimKat ROM on Sony Xperia Z Ultra. Officially the device has 16GB storage installed, but only 11.79GB are available to the user. I know that all the rest is reserved for the OS needs. May be the official Sony ROM really needs 3.5GB of space to function properly, but since SlimKat is a very compact ROM, I'm sure it doesn't need so much storage (am I right?). So is there any way to make more storage available for the user needs and less for the OS? May be there are some ways to repartition the device memory. When I tried to google the question, I learned that there are some tricks to make the device treat the external SD card as internal storage, but that's not what I'm looking for now :)


unlocking bootloader moto g xt1033

I'm trying to root my MOTO G XT1033 DUAL SIM but in the videos I've seen till date it says that you need unlock the boot loader .I saw solution videos to unlock boot loader but all of them says that by unlocking boot loader you will lose all your data. So I was wondering that is there any way to unlock the MOTO G's boot loader without losing the data? If it's not possible then please tell me how to unlock the boot loader without PC (my PC is damaged)


Point of using 4G enabled Nexus tablet in the USA

As far as I know, the providers (AT&T, Verizon, TMobile) in the USA neither sell nor support mobile connection for Nexus tablets. So what is the point of buying a Nexus tablet with 4G support in the USA?


Themer Workaround?

If anyone doesn't know what themer is, it's a launcher that looks extremely nice but is limited to non-tablet devices. What I want to do is to workaround their blockade and apply themes, I honestly don't care if they work. Is there a way to set the right dpi (I tried 240 and such) or setting to apply themes? I am getting really desperate right now and a year later they still have null tablet support. I have the app installed and my device is rooted running 4.2.2 PAC ROM.


Is it possible to install the Google Keyboard on 4.1.1?

I have a HTC Desire X running 4.1.1. I want to use the google keyboard - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin \- but I get a device incompatibility and the playstore doesn't allow me to install it. I found an APK here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312179 \- there is a link there to v3.0.19423.1102675a. I was wondering if there is any harm in trying to install the keyboard through the APK - anyone tried it. Keyboards are the first thing you use to interact with the system - so I am worried if something goes wrong, I may not even be able to uninstall it or something.


Does unlocking the bootloader pose any carrier/network related risk?

I'm on Motorola's website, reading over risks and warnings related to unlocking the bootloader, two of which peaked my concern:   * You may lose some key functions like telephone, radio, and audio playback.   * Your wireless carrier may prohibit unlocked devices from operating on their network. How likely are these cases to occur? I'm with Fido (Canada) and I've tried searching for any information regarding unlocked bootloaders and their policy towards them, but I've come up with absolutely nothing. Can anyone share some insight?


How can I make an Android device go from off to on at a chosen point?

I have a rooted Pantech Element and I want to make it turn on when it is charging (or at some other predetermined event, possibly). I have seen advice that says to edit a file called 'playlpm', but it does not seem to exist on this particular tablet. This link suggests that it is possible using a settings file, but I have not been able to find the particular setting/file that does it (it is not in '/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases', from what I was able to see): http://www.lilitab.com/blogs/news/8907823-how-to-set-your-android- tablet-to-turn-on-when-connected-to-wall-power Does anybody know where I can look to make the changes I need? Maybe even where I should continue searching to find out? Possible alternatives? How does Android usually do things like display an image when it gets plugged in while powered off? It is difficult to find information on these things and it must be possible if there are so many apps that do it. I would prefer not to use a third-party plugin, if possible, though. I am willing to do kernel programming or other low-level programming, if necessary, as well. Thank you, everybody.


How does Android Market WebStore's Silent Install work?

I have been thinking a lot about this, and came to a point that since the silent install requires the user to give his google id, it might fix a notification against that google id, to let the device associated with that id know that an application installation has to be done, and it has to start download of a particular app from the market. So that, when the device syncs the google id, it knows that it has to do some installation. Since the device keeps polling the server for sync quite frequently, thus it knows about the installation almost instantly. In other words, the delays are negligible. On the other note, I also thought that C2DM might have been used to do this, but since my personal device uses 2.1 and C2DM is available to devices having 2.2+, the possibility of use of C2DM is quite less. Can anyone explain how it is being done? Am I correct with my thoughts? **Update** I disabled Syncs in my phone and tried to install using Silent Install, and nothing happened. this way, I am coming closer to realise that my first opinion is correct.


Enabling GPS flag on android preferences: what is the battery impact?

Even if there are many questions regarding Android and GPS my doubt is really specific to the _user level location settings_. Supposing I've **enabled** the GPS settings, say from the Power Control widget, and no application is actually requesting location updates.. what is the **impact of this situation on battery life?** ![](http://www.androidmeup.com/system/application/resources/img/power-control- widget.jpg) Does the settings location flag start some activity in background, maybe a location service?. Is some radio activity initiated by having the flag on? or can I assume that if no app will register for updates my _battery life_ will be more or less the same?


Is there any good micro USB cable (not loose)?

I'm not sure if this could be considered as an Android question, but it's definetely related to Android, since this kind of cable became a standard for mobile devices recently. The thing is, I have to work plugging and unplugging pretty often (I'm a developer), and I noticed most of the cables (or device/cable pairs) seem to be loose, some of them even lose the connectivity sometimes, and I've been looking for different kind of cables, and I really didn't find anything satisfying. I feel there isn't much I can do, I just wanted to know if my cables are "bad", or most of micro usb connectors are just that way. _Edited to try to meet the requirements of the FAQ._


Share (through share menu) directly to own email address

I often send over images etc to my own email for forwarding or printing or what ever. Problem is I have many contacts, and I have to type quite a bit to find my own email address. I would really like to have a share-menu option that says "Share to [specific email address]". Is there any application that provides such option??


There are options to move the page layout on top of the screen using ADB?

My Allview A4You has a problem with the touchscreen. menu / options button and about half of touchscreen not working(bottom part). I tried the "am display- size / density-display" but the page layout is centered. There are options to move the page layout on top? sorry for my bad english! thanks **red-my custom resolution &yellow - broken touchscreen** ![ photo with phone / red-my custom resolution&yellow - broken touchscreen](http://i.stack.imgur.com/sXP76.jpg)


One-tap audio note file that sends to email

It often happens that I want to take a quick note to self when I have my phone, so I won't forget something, but I want to do it as quickly as possible because I'm in the middle of something else. Later, when I'm doing tasks, I'll have time to dedicate to do it, or make a proper task for it in my task management software. # The shitty way What I currently do is open up Gmail and write an email to myself. That's takes about 3 times longer than necessary, because I need to:   * Unlock the phone   * Open the GMail app   * Wait for it to load   * Press compose   * Tap the first two letters of my email address   * Wait for the autocomplete box to appear, which can take a long time if there's internet connectivity problems   * Click my email address   * Tap in the Subject field   * Type the memo (in very concise words of course)    * Sometimes the typing goes wrong (I swipe) and I have to correct it   * Close the GMail app and lock the phone There are 11 items in this list. I'm looking for something much shorter. Here's how I'm imagining it: # The good way   * Unlock the phone   * Tap the record button that's on a widget on my desktop   * Say the message   * Let go of the button   * Lock the phone The crucial part is that the message will be sent as an audio file to my email, so I'll notice it. (I don't want to have to check the app for it, I want it in my email.) Is there an app that does that?


I accidentally uninstalled one of my Factory App. What would I do to restore it?

My phone was in my pocket for the whole afternoon until one of my friends borrowed it then gave it back again then asked why did I uninstalled my Camera though I always use it. I tried to open my Camera but it always says "App not installed" I tried to find it in Google play to see if Lenovo Cameras were there but they weren't. I also opened my gallery and the same thing happened, to see... My Phone Camera and Gallery are connected. What should I do? Searched online but nothing really helps...


Is it possible in Android 4.x to set volume button and lock button to pick up/reject call? **Without ANY additional application.**


How to mirror Android screen to PC (USB or WiFi)?

I have an nVidia Shield, and since I don't have an HDMI cable nor a monitor, I would like to stream the whole screen to my laptop. I have tried a few apps and the streaming lags. Is there a way to stream the screen without lag? It doesn't matter if the Shield is plugged in via USB, I just need to have the Shield's screen on my monitor (preferably fullscreen) and so it has no lag so I can enjoy games on a bigger screen.


How can I automatically delete the oldest Photos which are uploaded to the Cloud (Google+, Dropbox, …)?

When I was shooting photos mostly on my offline point and shoot camera, there was one obvious way to manage the pictures: copy them to desktop via USB, then delete from camera. This was typically automated using picasa out similar. Then came the smartphones. You can still use the same technique, but Google+ and dropbox offer instant upload for backup purposes. So everything I shoot is copied to the cloud, but I still keep it in my phone. I can delete, but that's not automated at all. And I have to be sure not to delete stuff that wasn't yet uploaded. Am I missing something here? Is there an obvious solution to this problem? Or is everyone fine with using USB like with regular cameras?


How do I make wi-fi calls from a cell phone with no number now associated with it?

I recently got tired of paying $65+ a month for cell service when I get mostly email. So I dropped my Sprint service in favor of $20 a month, no-contract phone and a Nexus 7, because WiFi is seemingly everywhere. It works great! I have all the service I need, and it's much cheaper. I still have this nice cell phone, a Nexus S. I enabled the WiFi on it. I'd like to make free WiFi calls on it but it no longer has a number associated with it. I ported that number over to my $20 a month phone. Is there anyway I can get a number associated with this old phone so I can sign up for a free voip service? Is there anyway I can make voip calls without a number? Thanks.


Tablet won't connect to any WiFi network anymore, always shows "saved"

My tablet will not connect to ANY WiFi network anymore. Everything was working perfectly for about a month. But now, the WiFi icon has disappeared, and every time I try to connect to a network it simply shows "Saved." I figured maybe it was an issue with my network, so I went out and tested it with other WiFi connections. It can scan and detect everything, but the same thing happens while trying to connect to anything. My Nokia phone and laptop are able to connect to everything perfectly, but the tablet will not, even to the networks which it has previously connected to. Things I have tried:   * Deleted all networks by using the "Forget network" option and tried connecting again.   * Tried "open" type networks without any passwords.   * Rebooted the tablet several times.   * Done a factory reset, twice.   * Tried to analyse logcat data. Here is a screenshot: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/QzESM.png) I also tried connecting to my laptop using Ad-hoc (with the laptop using a wired ethernet connection and transmitting it to the tablet wirelessly) but no use. As you can see in the screenshot, the WiFi icon which turns blue and gray is GONE from the notification bar. It never shows up anymore. And the "Saved" result is what comes up every time I try to connect to a network. I switched the WiFi on and tried connecting to the network while logcat was running, here is the text: http://pastebin.com/9pUba6Tt The `D/CommandListener( 79): Clearing all IP addresses on wlan0` is what happens every time I attempt to connect to any network. Always the same thing. I have gone through dozens of XDA threads and such with this issue. Many people have gotten the "Saved" problem, but it's only been for people who have UPDATED to ICS 4.0.4 from Gingerbread or something. My tablet CAME with ICS 4.0.4. P.S: My tablet is a cheap one, it's a Ubislate 7C+ from Datawind. ANY help would be really, really, appreciated. I've been trying to fix this for about a week now. Thanks.


Is there a way use an RDP to configure a continuous offset from GPS calculations?

Is there any way to configure a location offset in such a way that my phone's GPS data would still be used to set a location, but an adjustment value would be applied to the base value? (e.g. all values adjusted 6.5m SW). Two cases where this would be useful are when using programs that have base maps with bogus offset data, but you want your phone to think it's in the right place on top of the bogus data. Also, sometimes the coordinates calculated from the GPS system on a given day are just simply wrong, and usually on a given day they are wrong by a fairly fixed amount. Rather that spending the entire day with my phone marking me 30m north of where I actually am, I'd like to correct the values automatically based on a known RDP location. Ideally I would like a way to 'zero' my GPS by calculating an offset based on my current location being a set of known coordinates, then allow the GPS to adjust my location based on that. I would enter "I am currently at X", at which point it would figure out that number is 4 meters off of the GPS readout, and thereafter sets my location to be always 4m offset. I realize there are lots of programs to set a mock location of my choice and even ones to follow recorded routes. These sort of things that entirely replace the output of the GPS with fixed or otherwise pre-programmed output are not what I'm looking for here. If it matters, my devices are all rooted and running CyanogenMod 11 M2 so root only solutions are acceptable, although if there is a non root way to do this that would be good to note.


Pop up message when sending large amounts of SMS messages

When I send a relatively large number of text messages using GoSms, I get this pop up after I send a message: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/yuJnum.jpg) I have seen this on other forums but I have yet to see a way to get rid of it (that is, without rooting the device, something I want to try to avoid). Anybody have any ideas to prevent this pop up from popping up?


How do I prevent my phone from syncing contacts with Google with xPrivacy?

I have installed xPrivacy on my phone. Which rights for which app do I have to set?


Dialer is very slow between dialing the number and getting into the call: spinning wheel for 5-10 seconds

I have a Nexus 4 with CM (latest version). For the last few months whenever I dial a number it takes anywhere from 5-10 seconds for the actual call to start. I checked Android SE and didn't find anything except for this: Dialer app becoming too slow and less responsive. However, my case I believe is different. The question above asks about the actual dialer start-up time. In my case, the dialer is very response: whenever I tap on the Phone icon in the tray, it shows up immediately (the stock Android dialer that comes with CM): I can switch between favourite contacts, recent contacts, search contacts and the dialer with no issues. However, once I find the contact I need or dial the number and then tap to call, the screen goes black with a spinning wheel in the middle: ![Spinning Wheel After Dialing a Number/Contact](http://i.stack.imgur.com/1PWwam.png).   Spinning Wheel After Dialing a Number/Contact (click image for larger variant) This takes about 5-10 seconds like I mentioned. Once that time passes, it goes to the actual call where I can see the phone number, the contact picture (if available), the drop-call red button, etc.: ![The Actual Call Screen after the Spinning Wheel](http://i.stack.imgur.com/VIjoJm.png)   The Actual Call Screen after the Spinning Wheel (click image for larger variant) What I've tried:   1. Tried using a different dialer thinking maybe it's the issue with the stock dialer: no difference. Tried exDialer and some other, results are same: the dialer itself is snappy, but after tapping the call it goes to the spinning wheel on the black background.   2. I don't think it's a memory issue as I have 2Gb I think. In any case, with all the text messages I have (I don't delete any), all the contacts I have (including hundreds of Google+ random dudes I follow), the Phone app itself is snappy: everything works very quick. Any suggestions are welcome as it's getting very frustrating! Thanks


How to unlock Nexus S 2.3.3 bootloader without having to wipe all device data?

The usual way is to execute:               fastboot oem unlock      But this will erase all my private data.


Save a draft message using 'hello sms' app

I have started using hello sms as my everyday SMS app and it is great. One problem though is I cannot work out how to save a draft message.


Complete reset of SGS2 (factory reset not sufficient)

background here: Recovering internal memory on SGS2 (CWM, not root, boot to recovery only) The problem is that having recovered that data, and having done a factory reset (wiping /data, /cache), the phone still doesn't boot. It goes to the Galaxy S2 screen, and then turns off (not getting to SAMSUNG screen). So I assume there must be a problem with /system. Is there a log somewhere on the phone that I could access that might show me what the problem is? Otherwise should I try to flash other roms (or reflash the stock rom?) in the hope that this would resolve it? Many thanks!


Replace default battery status icon

Is there any way to replace the default battery status icon with percentage values to indicate battery status? For example as I saw in a screen shot   ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/HOxGf.jpg)


Install an app on android without SD card

How can one install an app on an android with no SD card? I tried doing so with dropbox but I was unable to download the file. I'm thinking astro file manager might let me but I've been unable to get that app installed. Will that allow me to install an app with no sd card?


Cannot Accept Google Android Market Terms and Conditions on Samsung Galaxy 7" tablet

I have a GT-P1000 Samsung Galaxy 7" Tablet wifi plus 3G. When I try to download a game, it goes straight to Android Market Terms of Service or Google Play Terms of service. However, when I scroll down the list, I cannot find an accept or decline box. So, I cannot proceed. I have tried clearing the cache in Market in Applications to no avail.


Lock screen shown when notification selected

I am starting to get some strange behaviour with my Nexus 4 running the latest JB os. I get a notification such as an email or sms, so I unlock the screen before dragging the notification bar down and selecting it. Upon selecting the notification the lock screen pops back up asking me for my pin before sending me to the relevant app. Any ideas?


Is there a way to display the media volume in the status bar?

I have a Samsung Galaxy SII running CM9. Currently I have an app that displays my media volume by using a persistent notification. However I have 2 problems with this.   1. Since media volume is a system thing I feel that it shouldn't belong on the left hand side of the status bar.   2. This takes up a notification slot when I pull down the notification bar. Is there a way that I can display the media volume on the right hand side in the status bar next to the battery level, clock, reception meter, ...?


Bluetooth headset changing pairing mode into "media audio" only

I've got a Plantronics bluetooth headset which when I pair to my phone (AT&T GS3 4.0.4) works very well at first, with the headset appearing as "Connected to phone and media audio." In this mode I can e.g. listen to music and automatically transition to talking on incoming/outgoing calls. However, recently the pairing changes, within seconds after ending a phone call, to just "Connected to media audio." In this mode I can still listen to music but not talk on the phone via the headset... In order to return to the "phone and media audio" mode, I have to disconnect and then reconnect the headset. This is extremely annoying. Any ideas what may have started causing this and for any remedies?


Edit my rom's default "Title Bar"

I don't know if I'm right in defining it "Title Bar" but is this: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/4C83y.jpg) I want to be able to change size and colour of the bar where it is written "Iconic memory" in the picture. I know there are several ways to obtain this while developing an app but that I need it to change my ROM's default values for this. Any hints? If it's a useful info I'm using Lewa Os (based on cyanogenmod7)


Galaxy SII not reporting Signal Strength

I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy SII which in general has worked perfectly for me. My only issue is that the phone won't report the signal strength. If I get to the phone information (using the * # * # 4636 # * # code) the system reports the signal strength as zero which is impossible (since I have loads of reception issues in my home). My guess is that the information is being blocked, but I don't know why or how to unblock it. The phone is running in GSM/WCDMA (Auto Mode) with the stock ROM


Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (GT - P5100), shortcut button to close/exit from any app/game

I am a new user of Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (GT - P5100).   * Is there any shortcut button to close/exit from any app/game?   * Or, any other mechanism?


Samsung Galaxy S3 not connecting via USB

Since about a week, my S3 doesn't connect anymore via usb to any computer. I don't think it's driver related as it was working before and I didn't change anything on the computers. It now runs Jelly Bean but it didn't happen right after the update (only after a week or so it stopped working). The S3 doesn't even show the notification with the usb icon nor the possibility to switch between PTP & MTP...   * I tested with 3 different usb cables, on vista, win 7 and mac os x.   * Tried to activate / deactivate usb debugging, restart the phone and event done a hard reset, it's still not working.   * Phone is not rooted Maybe it's hardware, but the phone didn't fell or anything like that... Do you have an idea ?


How do I get back to the regular camera?

I hit something by accident and now whenever I use the camera app it's using the front facing camera evey time. How do I switch it back?


Transformer Primetouch screen response: is this normal?

I recently got a transformer prime and just want to check whether the odd responses in the touchscreen are normal or not. Below I have attached a screen shot from Photoshop touch. The odd snakeing down the diagonal strokes makes me think something is not quite right about the tablets touch screen. Is this normal on other primes? ![Photoshop touch screen shot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/5UMqz.jpg)


Share PC storage with BlueStacks?

I am using BlueStacks Beta 1 but its storage capacity is limited. Is there any way that I can share PC storage so that I can install more apps? **EDIT** : I have **Bluestacks 0.7.5.2700** installed and it does have limited disk space :( Please find below screenshots to illustrate the problem. ![Storage Snapshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/UbLzl.png) ![SD Card](http://i.stack.imgur.com/VVmhj.png) ![Internal Storage](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Sm23q.png) ![Pop up Menu from Tray](http://i.stack.imgur.com/LVyEF.png)


Help with internet on Samsung Galaxy S3

I have just got a Samsung S3 and am having trouble getting it working on the internet properly, I've put in all the settings required from the giffgaff site and checked the network coverage link on giffgaff website and it says the area I am in has a strong signal strength. I've sent an agent on giffgaff an email to ask if my SIM has a bar on it as couldn't access the internet very good either in my iPhone just before I got this Samsung. So I know it's probably something to do with the SIM and the settings and apn all entered. I am unsure if the phone is locked to only one network but when I brought it in the title it said it was unlocked to all networks. Can anyone else suggest anything else before I have to put in a new SIM card and have a different number?


Backing up Viber chat logs

I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S2 with GB Samsung firmware, I have updated Viber through Google Play and now it won't even start. It gives me a crash error dialog and closes without even starting the UI. I've read the solution for this issue is to reinstall Viber, but it would also mean that all my chat history will be deleted, and I want to that. How do I backup and restore ONLY the chat in Viber?


How to unbrick my Samsung Galaxy Y

I put custom ROM `ussrv8_evanlocked@ogy@xda` after rooting my Samsung Galaxy Y, and then I wanted to update kernel to overclock my phone (I followed this set of instructions). Now the phone is not starting. It shows               E:failed to mount/cache(invalid argument)     E:can't mount/cache/recovery/last_log     E:can't open /cache /recovery/last_log       in recovery mode. I tried to reboot, but then it shows `can't mount data/rebooting...` and the phone shows the Galaxy Y logo. I also tried to unbrick by Odin in download mode, but whenever I'm trying to connect the phone with PC it shows "device driver is not successfully installed". What to do?


Set Nook Simple Touch back to Stock Reading App

I've a Nook Simple Touch, rooted, with ReLaunch and Aldiko. I'd like to return to the Stock Reading App (instead of Aldiko). I can't find the stock reading app. I have 'Open with' available on the context menu but then the stock reading app isn't listed. 'File Associations' will also fail to find the stock app and the intent is being picked up by Aldiko. How do I get back to opening PDFs and ePUBs in the B&N stock app?


Sending single SMS message to multiple contacts causes MMS

I'm experiencing an annoying (and costly) problem on my HTC Desire X. (Android 4.1.1) Every time I send a single message to multiple contacts at the same time, the message will be sent as MMS rather than SMS, even though it is a normal text message (not too many words). I am using Facebook's messenger app to send 'normal' messages as well, but I don't think it has anything to do with it. EDIT: okay, so after some testing I noticed it **has** to do with Facebook messenger's app. I went over all settings but can't seem to find anything that disables MMS for group messaging?


How to install not-supporting-out-of-the-box 3G modems on Android 2.2

I received my Android tab today and it doesn't have inbuilt 3G data. I have a 3G modem (ZTE MF 180) and it didn't work when I connect it. It's a chinese tab and supported-list doesn't contain my modem model. But I think Android should be able to take the device as a generic modem and communicate with my data carrier. I don't need fancy stuff like SMS or phonebook - just like the modem support on Ubuntu. I'm just few hours old in Android world so any help is greatly appreciated.


Sync between two Android devices without Internet connection

Is it possible to sync between two Android devices directly when there is no Internet connection (like a remote location or an outage at the Internet provider)? Using a direct wireless connection between just these two Android devices (without using a PC or a WiFi router) I need to sync all data (contacts, calendar, photos, ...) I asked the same question for iOS devices: http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/35515/sync-between-an-iphone-and- ipad-without-internet-connection


Does motorola milestone work in these rangers

I want to move between mobile providers in my country. Its seems as though the mobile provider I wish to move to only supports these ranges: 850 and 2100 mghz. Does the motorola milestone support these ranges? Thank you


How to use an USB-attached wired Ethernet adapter through USB-OtG on an Android smartphone?

Due to my profession I use to have to connect to wired-only LAN-attached devices (like managed switches, routers, set-top-boxes etc) frequently to access their configuration interfaces via Telnet/SSH/HTTP. And I am totally tired of carrying a bag with a laptop with me wherever I go. I have just bought a Samsung Galaxy Ch@t B-5330 (Android 4.1.2) smartphone (almost the only modern model with a physical QWERTY on the market today, certainly the only QWERTY by Samsung) and an USB-OtG ("USB host") cable for it. It would simplify my life significantly if I could connect it to wired Ethernet networks. Is this possible? Where do I even start? It seems to be no custom firmwares like Cyanogen Mod available for my particular model but I am most probably going to root it. I've got a USB NIC based on ASIX AX88772 chip (which is detected by Ubuntu out of the box and is said to be compatible with XBox, PS3 and Apple Macs so it seems to be a very standard kind). Also, I have not even found a single USB device (I have tried an USB flash drive, a keyboard and a mouse) which would work with the Android phone. It seems that they don't even receive power from it. Perhaps it (USB host mode) should be switched on somewhere in settings? I couldn't find where.


How to find files related to a process

I was using `adb shell` to have a peek at what's going on a Sony Xperia Z phone. I've noticed a few services (e.g. `com.sonymobile.socialengine.plugins`, `com.google.android.youtube`, etc.). I'd like to know more about, like where would such a service live and what files it uses. So far I've using `find` or other typical linux commands, but the phone isn't rooted so I'm a bit stuck. Is there a way to do that ? If so, how ? If not, what are my options ?


Samsung S3 - connection problem

I have installed Samsung PC Studio on my notebook and connected my Samsung Galaxy S3 to it by USB. The notebook picks it up and I can open it in My Computer. But when I go to PC Studio 7, I "click here to connect a phone" and get a message saying "there is no available connection type and therefore connection cannot be established". I go to Settings - Manage Connections - there is nothing in the Connections Available box. I did a Samsung PC Studio 7 upgrade on my notebook, which worked fine until it got to a point saying "no phone connected". I had to repair the PC Studio installation. Anyone able to help, please? I can't see anywhere on the phone to activate the usb port, or suchlike! Thanks


Remapping hardware key on keyboard to trigger voice input

On my Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro running CyanogenMod 10, what I am trying to do is remap a key I never really use, like the capslock key, to trigger voice input. I know keys can be remapped changing the keymap file after your phone is rooted, but what is the syntax to assign to voice input? Is this even possible?


How risky (if all) is it to return a rooted android device under 'warranty'

A couple days ago I rooted my phone and I hard bricked it. I am debating whether or not to just send it in to get JTagged (for 50$) or to just try to get a new one under warranty. I have heard everything from: > You can send a rooted phone back. Doesn't really matter. Returning Rooted Phones and > I've returned a stock, rooted phone and even forgot to put the modded > battery icon back to stock. No issues. ATT Detecting rooted phones? to: > they can and do check. because they refurbish many of the returns for reuse. > they can easily remove the rooted setup in favor of stock. but that isn't > the point. its best to remove root with a restore if at all possible with > the stock zv9 update. then the device is sent back in factory state. if you > cant accomplish this due to issues with the device that prevent it,then you > have to send it back as is. but the latter should always be the case to > return it not restored. Returning Rooted Phones and > not sure if they check that but if they did they can do anything from sue > for fraud, since you lied. they can cancel your plan and ruin your esn. > thats really about it. im not sure if they think its worth the hassle > though. So what is the truth behind this? Is it risky to return a bricked/rooted phone to your carrier? Is it different for each carrier? (AT&T, Verison, T-Mobile, ...) Are there any precautionary measurements out there people should take before they return a rooted device? * * * Update: I received my new phone and then I shipped my bricked phone back to Verizon and I never heard back. Either they didn't check that it was rooted or they didn't care, either way I've got a functional phone again. Thank you for everyone's answers!


How to change color of entities shown in Google map?

The present colouring scheme of Google maps gives me a challenge to differentiate between the road and its surroundings. The contrast between these two are simply not sufficient for me and my screen guard is making it worse. The following is how it looks in my screen (ignoring the volume notification) and the road color is not that apparently different from its surroundings during day time. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/jU0er.png) I am looking for some way to customize the colors of the entities, like road, buildings, grounds etc so that it will be vivid in my screen. Few navigation apps usually provide a toggle between day and night mode. I will be even happy with that. It will be great if a theme can be applied to switch colors, if it is not too much at this stage! Are there any hacks/ways to achieve this? I am running Google Maps (version 6.11.1) in LG P500 (a.k.a Optimus One) on CM10 Android 4.1. All my search effort only results about changing colors through API, which I do not want.


How to Root LG Optimus Slider VM701?

I tried Gingerbreak.apk also connecting via usb to my laptop, downloaded LG drivers, then LG Esteem Root file, but upon running the excute/Run file it says "Press Enter to begin Root"; then it says "Waiting on Device" but nothing happens after that. I turned on "USB Debugging" & "Allow Downloads from Unknown Sources" but neither method worked? Specifications: Android 2.3.4; Baseband: VM701ZV4_6170; Kernel 2.6.35.7+ lgandroid- build#2; Build# GRJ22 ; SW Version- VM701ZV4


HTC Evo 4G LTE not found in ADB

I am having a problem with adb not finding my evo 4g lte. I have USB debugging selected. The phone is updated to 3.17, so some of the options, like charge only/disk drive have changed (now i think my only options are HTC Sync and disk drive). I am using the most updated version of the Android SDK. I'm running a fully updated windows 7 box. I have tried all of my USB ports, adb kill-server/adb start-server. I even created an .ini file with the hex version of the device USB/VID id (based on the HTC Sync setting, the phone shows only as Android Phone in my windows device manager. I have not yet tried switching it to disk drive), and nothing has worked. The phone's bootloader is unlocked via htcdev, but is otherwise stock. And, oddly enough, my old evo 4g which is rooted and running CM9 can be found, so I think it's got to be something with the new phone, I am just not sure what. I've been researching this over the last few days and have tried everything I have found, all to no avail. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!


Can I install more apps if I get more internal memory/storage?

Most modern top-level Android devices, e.g., Samsung S4, has:   * 2GB internal RAM   * 16/32/64GB internal memory/storage   * up to 64GB exernal/removable memory/storage Does the amount of internal memory/storage make any difference - for instance **how many apps** you can install or does the size of the storage only affect the number of images/music pieces/... you may download to the device? I agree with the answers on the performance part but what the number of apps?


Samsung Galaxy GT s7562 WiFi FREEZE - Showing "Turining On"

Samsung **Galaxy S Duos GT s7562 WiFi got freeze. it shows "TURNING ON"** and stays for ever like that. Please help. NB : -> I had tried **hard reset**. still not working -> I had tried **dialing codes** (like `*#*#526#*#*`) to restart the WiFi drivers,etc. and the codes not working, its just dialing. IS THERE ANY OTHER SOLUTIONS?


How do I undo "always display images from this sender" on Android gmail?

I accidentally clicked 'Always Display Imnages from This Sender' and was wondering if there's a way to undo this setting in Android gmail. It's straightforward to undo on web Gmail, but not the same with Android (that I know of). Any help is appreciated!


view .htm file on sdcard and search words in it

When I click a .htm file in file manager, it opens the html viewer which has no search feature. How to open the file with the bundled browser? I could type the path (file:///mnt/sdcard/...), but it's too long.


How Can I Record Text-To-Speech Output

Android has a Text-To-Speech engine called **PicoTTS**. Is there any way to have it read a file and **save the output to an audio file** (instead of routing the audio to the headset or speakers) without programming a custom app myself? * * * **UPDATE:** The OS has a synthesizeToFile() method ... I'm just looking for an app that uses it instead of developing one on my own.


My Notification bar won't roll up ?

I am using Motorola Defy Android 2.2. But I am facing a problem with touch screen. The buttons at very lower end of the screen don't work i.e touch at the very lower end don't work. That's why after pulling downing the notification bar I am unable to roll it up back. I am even unable to use apps that have small buttons at very end of the screen. To use them I have to rotate the phone. Please help me out.


HTC Desire Z without Android Market?

I bought a HTC Desire Z from UAE (United Arab Emirates) country. Surprisingly, there isn't the Android Market in the Applications list! I tried to install Market manually, but it crashes and terminates. Without Market I'm unable to install new applications or upgrade existing ones. Do you have any idea? Thanks.


Entering Samsung Codes on the Galaxy S4 - Verizon

This is likely an embarrassing question, but I may not be the only one struggling. I am trying to figure out a problem with my phone by using these secret dialer codes. I am entering these codes into my phone, but nothing is happening. When I call the entered number, I get the typical Verizon lady saying "The call cannot be completed as dialed..." I specifically have used a code from this link (this addresses the problem I am having) and have tried multiple others from here*, but all give that same problem. Is there something that I am missing? Do I have to be a super user or something along those lines? *Note: I know these may not be specific to my device, but some of these look to be universal regardless of manufacturer or model.


Filtering notifications

Is it possible to filter the notification that my Android device shows to me? For example I'd like to filter out the notifications about apps getting updated. (I use CyanogenMod 9 if that matters.)


Did I use the wrong partition?

Once I did the root on my Virgin Mobile LG Optimums F3, I used Aparted to make one partition FAT32 and one ext2. Upon running Link2SD it had a popup listing partition formats. At first I chose the ext4 one and rebooted as it asked. When I returned to Link2SD a popup saying that the ext4 was not properly mountable, so I chose the FAT32 and linked some apps. When I tried to move a song to the external SD in file manager it said the whole thing is read-only. Anyone know what I did wrong?


Samsung Galaxy S Camera problem

When taking pictures with the Samsung Galaxy S's camera I get a rather large red spot in from the center of the image outwards. I've uploaded an image showing this. ![Image showing problem with red spot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/KJk0u.jpg)


Can I view the sales reports/information from Android Market of my App somewhere?

Is there a tool I can use to download the sales information for my android app. For the itunes store, apple provides a tool for the same here: http://www.apple.com/itunesnews/docs/AppStoreReportingInstructions.pdf Are there similar tools for the android apps sales data? OR are there any external tools? I noticed that appmonger is an app that provides the same. Are there any other external tools/sites?


How do I restore a contact I deleted on my Android phone, but not in GMail contacts?

The contact in question had the wrong phone number in Viber, so I deleted it from Viber. I later found out that Viber had deleted it from my contacts, so I had lost all of the other correct information. Logging in to GMail contacts on the desktop showed that the contact still existed. I proceeded to correct the faulty phone number and tried to sync my contacts from my phone, but this particular contact never shows up. Is there any way around this?


Searchify results not showing up

I have installed Searchify on a HTC Legend running Froyo. Unfortunately, it none of the commands are appearing in search. Any suggestions on how to fix this?


How do I find out why my phone is locking up?

My Samsung Captivate (Galaxy S series) locks up about once per day, where the screen is frozen and it doesn't respond to any type of input. There's no pattern concerning what app I'm running at the time. How do I find out what is causing it? I'm running a 2.3.4-based custom ROM (Apex specifically).


How can I view and easily delete pictures?

Could you advise me of some way to view pictures and easily delete some of them when viewing (with one or two taps)? I'm using Android 2.1.


Sudden crashes and drops in battery charge

Recently I've experienced random and sudden crashes on my Galaxy S2. There is no warning or shutdown message. Suddenly it's just powered off. What could cause this? Is there any way to see what was going on just before the crash? I've also noticed odd drops in battery charge like this. I'm running the official Android 2.3.5 ROM from Samsung.


How can I search the contents of the books I added to my Google books?

I want to search the **contents** of the books I added to my **Google Books** account. The Google Books web site offers a `search my library` option. But I want to search the contents of the books in my **Google Books** account from my Android device and from an Android application which is optimized for small screens.


Android: Cannot open apps on SDcard

I accidently deleted some folders on the SDCard, and now I cannot open any apps that were installed on the sdcard like angry birds.. These apps are being shown in the Settings, but I cannot move it back to phone. Only thing I can do is uninstall it. Any idea how to get these apps working? I really dont wana play angry birds from the begining all over again :(


Disable Wi-Fi @ Boot time

Due to the Android Wi-Fi Driver issue, I like to disable the Wi-Fi during the boot time. Even if Wi-Fi is enabled in the setting, it should be disabled forcefully. User have to enable it after booting the device. Is there any specific property setting is available? If yes, how to disable during boot time?


How do I control my second Android tablet mouse?

I have two Android tablet devices, and I want to use the first device to control the second device. The first device should act just like a keyboard and mouse. But I can't find the solution to do this. I am using Android 2.2, and the Android OS have the mouse cursor.


Factory data reset is not complete

I'd like to reset my tablet to factory settings. I used this option in my device but this was not complete. In the directory structure there are old application settings and I want to erase it to have fresh new installed operating system. I haven't found another reset or reinstall possibilities. My device is `Archos 7`


Android mail client using Exchange Web Services?

I'm looking for an Android e-mail client that connects to a hosted Exchange 2010 server via Exchange Web Services (EWS). I know there are several mail apps (including the stock mail client) that can work with Exchange through ActiveSync and/or WebDAV, but my server supports neither of these.


Does Google Play have a podcast feature?

Just grabbed a phone with 4.1. Most questions talk about the Google Listen app, but I can't find it. Did google remove the "podcasting" feature from their Play suite?


Can I buy apps from the play store without having an Android phone?

How can I buy apps from the play store with only a google account and no phone? Planning to buy the phone next week, but would like to grab the sale prices for various apps before they expire.


Galaxy Ace 2x restarts again and again

I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace 2x (GT-S7560M). I haven't rooted my phone. Two weeks ago, I was using Google Maps app and I turned on the GPS and WiFi to pinpoint my location. The next moment, my phone freezes and restarts again and again. It passes through the boot process and displays me the lock screen and stays there for 5 secs and restarts again. Luckily I didn't set a lock pattern and after several hours I managed to open the notification drawer and switch off GPS and WiFi. Then my phone started and worked properly. Today, I was using another app (Whatsapp) and I was going to send my location to my friend. When I switched on GPS and WiFi from the notification drawer, it again freezes and restarts again and again. This time I have set a lock pattern and my phone doesn't allow me to unlock it. I couldn't turn off GPS and WiFi. I tried removing the SIM card and SD card, starting it in "Safe Mode", connected my phone to my computer and tried `adb log` and `adb shell svc wifi disable`, but no luck. I'm going to try and reset my phone through recovery mode and restore the data through any third party apps, but is there any other way to make it work without resetting and losing data?


ASUS MEMO 7HD SD card problems

Does anyone know if the SD card problem people keep reporting is s known problem, or a problem with the actual hardware. The SD card has stopped unmounting, and when I write music to it the system reads it fine, but when I download music it doesn't seem to download to the SD card!Also I can't unmount it!


Sending Video to iPhone user

What is the best way to send a video that is over the MMS allowed size to an iPhone user? I really don't see any good way to do it besides uploading to some sort of 3rd party (youtube, gdrive, etc..) and then sharing it to them? Even using non-mms with hangouts doesn't seem to allow me to send video that I have previously taken. Any suggestions would be wonderful.


Force Show Menu button (Soft keys)

I've updated to the latest nightly build of Pacman ROM, and then updated it through recovery (wiped: cache and Dalvik Cache) and the system boot up and everything works great but there are 2 exrea menu buttons (softkeys, on the left side of the screen, and on the right side) and actually they are a little bit dimmed. Is there amy solution to remove this extra menu soft keys? Thanks in advance.


list phone numbers by date added, other attributes

Is there a way to list phone numbers and contacts by date added, perhaps even location they were added in like if you travel alot and meet people along the way? Seems like a fairly simple feature in the age of relational databases I'm willing to consider third party apps that do this too


Synchronize Gmail but not contacts

I have a phone with Android 4.2.2. I want to sync my mails but not my contacts. The problem is that it seems to be joined in my phone. When I go to `Settings > Account > Google` I can activate synchronisation but not choose which one. Does anyone knows how to do this or an app that allows this?


How to reinstall google play store app in jellybean?

I have telus samsung galaxy s2x with android jellybean 4.1.2 (non rooted). When going on play store I got an error about authentication needed. So I did uninstall updates from application manager (as described in this answer). Now the play store app got replaced with `com.android.vending`, which is like the old "market" app. That app seems to crash frequently. How can I restore the new play store app again?


Question sony xperia ray start Problem

I am using a program eroot Then restart my mobile and Show this screen and Stay for long time and no Anything Happen !!!!!!!!! ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ffJnEm.jpg)


Samsung S4 Active turning itself off

I hope this is the right place to ask this question. I'm using a Samsung S4 Active with stock Samsung-branded Android. Since I updated the OS from `4.2.2` to `4.4.2` my phone is sometimes turning itself off, trying to restart and failing, trying again. Maybe around 3 times until nothing is happening anymore. The only way I can restart the phone is, that I connect it to power. Furthermore I feel that it only happens when my battery is lower than 60% - but still way higher than 0%! I updated the phone via the Samsung-thingy which keeps popping up. So nothing external... I factory-resetted my phone because I thought it might solve the problem - but unfortunately it didn't. Any ideas what could be the solution for my problem? I googled quite a lot but couldn't come up with a hint... Thanks, Ron


Encrypted Android phone - sharing files

I am using Sony Xperia M with Android version 4.3 (Jelly bean) with official update. Android allows me to encrypt my files. You can get this menu: Settings --> Security --> Encrypt phone. Now I want to know, if I do this process, how is with sharing files by Bluetooth, e-mail or wi-fi?


How do I view/mount nandroid file on device?

From Android's terminal, I tried to mount a nandroid img:               losetup -f      gives "/dev/loop0". However, when I try `losetup /dev/loop0 /sdcard/nandroid/... data.img` it says no such directory. Same thing when I try to mount the file. According to this it should be doable, but it seems there must be some trick to mounting it in Android? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loop_device


How does NFC Task Launcher toggle Power Saving and how can I get Tasker to do it?

So I've noticed that NFC Task Launcher can toggle the Power Saving mode for the Galaxy s3. Obviously then, this is not a secure setting that requires root access (eg. turning GPS on / off). So is it possible to automate this (the turning on and off of power saving mode) in Tasker (without rooting my phone)? I've tried to use the Load App functionality but the most I can do is open up the Power Saving control panel. I'm thinking the toggle is most likely an Intent that NFC Task launcher is calling but I don't know what the intent is as I can't seem to find any documentation about Samsung specific system functionality. My objective is to create a tasker profile which toggles Power Saving mode when I turn the screen on and off, instead of using NFC to trigger this event.


Audible difference in bluetooth A2DP sound quality - how change A2DP settings?

After moving from Symbian to Android, I noticed an audible* drop in audio quality when listening to music via bluetooth (A2DP). I woudn't say the quality is _poor_ , but bad enough for me to investigate the issue. While it probably is audible all the time in some way, it's not easy to pinpoint - I can only notice the difference in some music passages. Unfortunately it's usually most audible in the passages with most impact, where it also bothers the most. As audio quality issues are notoriously subjective, I did wonder whether I'm just imagining the effect or not. Turns out, I'm not - I haven't done any blind testing or anything, but comparing the same file A2DP streamed from my computer to the one streamed from Android (and for control doing the same comparison with wire-plugged headphones) it's easy to spot the difference. Doing a bit of research into the issue, it seems A2DP can be used to stream audio into bluetooth receiver with multiple different codecs and setting. As far as I've understood the discussions related to this, it looks like this could be either caused because Android is using SBC codec instead of MP3 or because it fails to use high enough bitpool setting. There seem to be multiple reports of this problem around the net. So my question is: **How do I fix the sound quality?** **Is it possible to change A2DP settings to get bluetooth audio quality matching that of Symbian and my laptop?** My Android device is GT-S5570 running 2.2.1. _* - I don't consider myself an audiophile, and I don't spend money of pro audio gear. This isn't something that's hearable only in perfect conditions at a sound analysis studio - I hear it using the cheapest stereo bluetooth headset I could find (BH-505 at 50€)._


How to transfer a Clash of Clans Village into an old Android device without Google Play services?

I can't install Google Play services on my old device. I tried a lot, but I can't. Is there any way to transfer the game data onto an old device? I have tried to transfer the app+data using Titanium Backup, but the old device just generates a new village. Is there any other way? or any app?


Run/Download Android Apps on a PC (Windows)

I tried running android 4.1.1 in virtualbox, but it was to slow and sluggish to do anything. I came across Windroy which runs Android as a windows app. I found a google play apk but it won't run when I try to run it. Before I sold my tablet I used it to develop some apps, and now that I got a new laptop I want to continue developing those apps, and testing them on Android. I spent $10 on AIDE because there wasn't anyway I could submit my apps to Google Play on a Android as that's all I had at the time. When I buy something I expect to use it, and I'd like to use it on my laptop. So does anyone know of a way where I can download apk files on my pc? After it's downloaded I can move it to `C:\Windroy\windroy_root\system\app` so I can use it with Windroy. Therefore I'll be able to continue working and testing my apps. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


What ROM could be used on an HTC Desire bravo with non-functioning physical buttons

I have a HTC Desire (bravo). Currently I use it with the old Oxygene ROM. Basically It's fine, but the physical buttons (menu, back, home) are very hard to press. Sometimes it takes more than 5 hard presses until it reacts. There might be other ways to fix it (maybe fixing the buttons or just cleaning them?) but being a software engineer I thought that I might be able to find a ROM that can be used without those 3 physical buttons (just like the newer phones usually don't even have those physical buttons) What ROM-s are worth to look at?


Provision/Availability of Android Updates

My Nexus 7 receives Android updates directly from Google, regardless of the cellular service provider of the SIM card in the device. My Galaxy S3, with a SIM card in it, receives updates when my cellular service provider releases them. I have a Galaxy Note, running Android 4.3, without a SIM card in it. Where/when will it receive updates? I did recently insert a SIM card into the Note. Will the device now receive updates according to the timetable of the SIM service provider?


Installed Gapps but Google Play services is not there

So i finally found a way to install CWM in my lava iris 430 which runs on 4.0.4 and installed gapps gapps-ics-20120429-signed version it was successfully installed but it missed Google play services. What to do?


Dismiss voicemail notification when you can't call voicemail

I have gotten a notification that I have 1 new voice message. However, I am in a different country right now and would rather not pay an exorbitant amount of money to call my voicemail just to dismiss the notification. Is there a way I can remove it without calling voicemail? I have tried restarting the phone and swiping the notify away, but it's a pretty persistent notification.


Android: Force Music Application to Refresh List of Playlists

How can I force the built-in Music App in Android to refresh my list of playlists. Even after I delete one from my SD card, the playlist will still appear in my list of playlists.


My virtual QWERTY keyboard has vanished

I have an Xperia X10. Suddenly my virtual QWERTY keyboard has vanished and has been replaced by some other layout. When I enter the "Contacts" list an try to edit I now get a standard phone keyboard layout instead of the QWERTY one. What could have happened?


How do I transfer numbers/contacts from Windows Mobile to Android?

I finally activated my Android phone and would like to import numbers / contacts to the new phone. I forgot to ask the store rep and figured since both of them can be hooked up to a computer I can probably do it myself. I'm on a Windows platform.


Text disappears when attachments are downloaded

Using AG&G Yahoo Mail on HTC EVO. When I open mail there is message text which I can read. When attachments finish downloading the message text disappears never to be seen again. I can read attachments OK but message text has disappeared.


How can I change a QWERTY keyboard layout to AZERTY without changing the phone language?

I've just acquired an HTC Desire with MIUI interface. I speak English and want the phone to stay in English. But I live in France and all my keyboards (computers, etc.) are French standard AZERTY, not QWERTY. The phone shows a QWERTY keyboard. Having the phone in QWERTY is confusing. How can I change the phone keyboard to AZERTY without changing the language of the phone into French please?


How can I  upgrade my device without going through my carrier?

Are there sites available that will allow me to upgrade to the latest version of Android without depending on my carrier?


Android display to TV?

I have an android device(tablet) and I want the screen that I see on my tablet to be able to see it on my TV. The TV has HDMI to which I connected but I only have the video playback or whatever. I need what I see on my tablet to be able to also see on the TV. I need this very fast. Any help is appreciated. I understand it is possible but only for movies. Is there a way to see media other than movies?


Media scanner ignores .nomedia on external sd card

I have my music on the external SD card on my phone, and use FolderSync to automatically sync podcast files to the same SD card from my computer. There are .nomedia files in the podcast folders (they are synced from the computer), but not in the music folders. When I start SongBird, both music and podcast files show up. Why? What can I do to fix it? If I wipe the media cache, SongBird shows no music and no podcasts. When I run rescan, it only says "Scanning /storage/sdcard0" (internal SD) but afterwards the media files on the external card (/storage/sdcard1) show up in SongBird. I use DoggCatcher with virtual feeds (watched folders) to listen to podcasts. Phone: Samsung GT-i9000 running CyanogenMod 10.1.2-galaxysmtd


How to provide Internect connection via proxy server in Emulator

I am developing an application in my university lab. My lab administration provides a proxy server instead of a real internet connection to our university computers. I don't know how to configure a proxy server with the Android emulator. Any ideas?


How to fix "unfortunately , the process com.android.systemui has stopped" error?

Recently, I flash `cm-11-20140504-SNAPSHOT-M6-maguro.zip` to my Galaxy Nexus GSM. And I flash PA gapps. And after that, I used Titanium backup to restore all my applications. However, I met this `unfortunately , the process com.android.systemui has stopped` error sometimes. How can I fix it without doing a factory reset. PS. If I enter the recovery and clear cache, it will be OK. However it is too annoying to do it each time. Is there other way to fix it. Or is it a bug in this version? Refer:   * Unfortunately, System UI has stopped   * http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/process-com-android-systemui-stopped-t1110673


Google Play UI language vs review language - what's happening here?

I'm Polish, in Poland, but use English for the interface. I posted a review on a Polish app (in Polish, of course)... and it's not visible to people with Polish UI language selected.   I've tried changing the language in Google Play to Polish, deleting the review, and writing it again. Still no change.   What must I do to make my comment visible in Polish?


Set Chrome to use desktop version of website

How can you get Chrome to always use the desktop version of websites? I am on a Jelly Bean tablet and I can't see any reason to use the mobile versions at all.


Services Google Play and Shop Google Play why both?

Why I do I have to have both **Services Google Play** and also **Shop Google Play** applications on my phone? They take quite a lot of memory space, which is quite small on my **ZTE SKATE**. I have an SD card with about 6GB space, but I can't move these over there. And when I try to delete Services Google Play it downloads on its own when I go to Shop. Why is Google doing this? When I got my phone I had only Google Shop there. Now this. I'm running out of space and there aren't any other apps that take a lot of space like this and I could delete/uninstall them. Can anyone tell me what exactly is the difference between these two apps and why I need to have them both installed? And if I don't need them, how can I get rid of one of them so I have more space?


LG Optimus L5 e610 randomly reboots

I have got the phone of my sister in law. It is a LG Optimus L5 e610. While trying to flash CM it has been bricked. It is constantly rebooting after media scanning. It reboots even in the bootloader (CWM 6.2.8). The bootlaoder shows that the sdcard can't be mounted. The time the phone stays in android is to short to use adb. The phone has been rooted using this guide. This guide has been used to flash CWM. Well hence I can neither use adb to replace anything in the filesystem nor use the recovery to install a zip. Is there any way to get this phone back working?


LUKS Manager mounts directories as root on CyanogenMod 10.2

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 running CyanogenMod 10.2 and I am using LUKS Manager to mount an encrypted volume. However, I can only access my volume from the X-plore file manager with root access enabled. Issuing `ll` from the command line reveals the directory gets mounted as root. I am hesitant about switching from CyanogenMod's own superuser app to Superuser or SuperSU, I can't shake the feeling that it's going to cause trouble. How can I get LUKS Manager to mount volumes as a regular user or with the ability to read the files from apps that do not use root access?


Is there any old style keyboard (numpad style) available for Android?

I have a smaller screen Android Phone (LG Optimus One P500). **Does anyone know whether there is a keyboard available for Android phones that has an "old phone" style?** Like a numpad style? Here's an image example: ![Numpad style keyboard](http://i.stack.imgur.com/hHq4v.jpg) The reason I'm asking for this style of keyboard is:   1. This style uses only 12 buttons. So the buttons are large and very spaced out. You can click on them easily without having to strain your eyes too much.   2. You can quickly keep clicking away without having to spell out each word because the dictionary will take care of that. So "moon" becomes 4 clicks on the numpad 6. How fast is that? I sure personally feel that lots of people are used to this kind of keyboard layout (from the times before Android became so popular). I don't understand why I can't find keyboards with this kind of a simple layout but I would be very grateful if someone could help me find an app like this. **Edit:** Forgot to mention. I'm not looking for paid apps right now but would consider it if they have a trial.


Samsung Galaxy S2 calendar Notifications crash rush limbaugh app

I have the latest OS, I think its Jelly Bean (Andrioid version 4.1.2) and every time I get a notification pop-up (calendar) it crashes Rush. Obviously Rush is more important that any stupid appointment. How can I disable the my buggy pop-up notifications?


Lock and erase options not appearing in Android Device manager

My FairPhone appears in the Android Device Manager, its location is picked up, and I can ring it: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/S6KEq.jpg) As you can see the separate _Lock_ and _Erase_ options do not appear as illustrated in the help: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/PRy8m.jpg) If I click the _Setup lock and erase_ the website says it sent a setup notification. I do not see anything arriving on the phone. On the phone I have turned on both _Remotely locate this device_ and _Allow remote lock and erase_ options as described here. In the play store, my device is set as 'Visible in menus'. FWIW, I'm not signed in to Google+. What am I missing? Device: Android 4.2.2 'JellyBean MR2' / FairPhone 1.1 'Caju'. Not rooted.


How to create multiple user accounts with password for each in galaxy note 800 with Android 4.0.1?

I have recently bought Samsung galaxy note 800 (10.1") which has android 4.0.1 How to create multiple user account accounts with passwords on it?


Keyboard on Android phone disappears after starting VNC server, and reappears only after restart

As the title says, I want to remote control my Android phone (LG-F160K) using a VNC server. I tried `droid VNC server` and `VNC server`. I can connect to my Android phone, but after connection is made, the original keyboard (I am using Google Chinese IME keyboard) is gone and replaced with a single row with a few buttons. The keyboard cannot be restored after I close the server, and it restores only after I restart the machine. Considering that as a nuisance, I wonder if there is anyway to restore the keyboard automatically after closing the VNC server?


Get list of filenames via Tasker

I'm using Tasker and have a step of List Files. I grab that result and stuff it into %files. I then go into a For loop reading %files and under items %files(). However, this is giving me the full path to the files such as /storage/emulated/0/Tasker. All I'd really like is the file name. Is there a step I can do before I enter this loop to truncate the variable results? Goal would be to just get a list of file names and not the full path. Thanks. If this should be moved over to stack overflow please let me know.


How can I get rid of text I have put on my lockscreen?

I have a Galaxy Tab 10.1 version 1 and i put some text on the lockscreen and have sync updated my device and I can't undo this text. Is there a solution without resetting it?


Screenshots on Nexus 7 are 0 bytes

I am taking screen shots for testing an app. on Nexus 7. Yesterday I could take the screen shots perfectly. Today when I press `Power`+`Volume Down` together it makes the screenshot sound but gives me .png with 0 bytes. What happened, and how do I fix this?


Market on phone showing different prices to web browser?

Has anyone experienced this weird problem with the Android Market when accessing on the phone. Firstly, I'm in Australia, so expect prices for apps to be shown in AUD, but when I first open the Market on my phone...   * The 'featured' listing prices are in pounds.   * When viewing say the 'games' list, a search list or drilled down to a specific app, prices are in AUD (but some with incorrect amounts)   * When going "directly" to an app (eg. search 'Doodle Jump') price is listed as 99c (even though on the web-market it shows 10c)   * Instead of doing a search, if I browse through the game-list and then going into 'Doodle Jump' it shows as 10c... I've cleared market cache and forced stopped it... still see the same problems :S ps. Android Market on the web works fine for me, but just a bit puzzled by the on the phone behaviour. pps. price of 10c is from the 10 billion apps promotion thing Google has going on.


Connect camera to the Android phone via cable

When travelling I usually bring my camera for pictures and my Android phone for communication. Camera is better than the phone for pictures, since it works faster and has better quality sensor. But what if I want to send fresh pictures to someone? Then I need to transfer the files from the camera to my phone in some way. Since the camera doesn't have any wireless connection, the only way is to connect it to the phone is via cable. I can of course purchase a micro-SD card and put it into an adapter to fit into my mini-SD slot in the camera and then put it without adapter into the phone. However, I would rather avoid this as exchanging micro-SD on my phone is not easy and requires me to open the case that is kept together with some fragile pieces of plastic. If I do this too often, it will break soon.


How does one disable the media scanner? (obviously on a rooted device)

Running a rooted Galaxy S2 with DarkyROM2 2.3.5 & SuperCore kernel. I have a 32 GB microSD card in addition to the 16 GB internal storage, and it takes ages to scan both when the phone boots. At times when I connect USB mass storage mode and later turn off, it goes into an infinite reboot loop. Have tried this, but it doesn't appear to work. Any other workarounds?


How can I format my thumb drive so that I can be read by Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab with an usb adapter. how can I format my thumb drive so that it can be read by Samsung Galaxy tablet when attached? And it also need to be readable by Windows OS so that i can transfer files between my tablet and my desktop? I have tried 'FAT32' but Galaxy Tab can't read that format. Thank you.


Connect LG Optimus 2X to Windows/Ubuntu via Bluetooth/Data Cable to use Internet

I want to connect my LG Optimus 2X (P990) to my PC to use the Internet. I tried using the LG PC Suite 4 available for windows, but it crashes as soon as I make a connection with my phone. And, There's no option in the suite to use the Internet connection from the phone. Also, I can't get Ubuntu to detect a connection from my phone (both Bluetooth and Data Cable). Please help me out with this. Thanks in advance.


Keyboard keeps crashing in Cyanogenmod 10.1.3

I am running Cyanogenmod 10.1.3 on my Samsung Galaxy SII (GT-I9100), and starting yesterday my keyboard continuously crashes with the following message: > Unfortunately, Android keyboard (AOSP) has stopped. This message pops up very 10 seconds or so even when I am not trying to type. I thought it might have something to do with my recent install of the DU Speed Booster app. But after uninstalling it I still get the same problem. This is very serious, as my phone is rendered almost completely unusable since I can't enter any text, and message keeps popping up preventing me from even doing things that only require touch. Any help would be appreciated!!


Can I configure my device or computer to stop trying to install software when I connect them?

When I plug my HTC ONE into my computer via a USB cable, it always wants to try and install a bunch of random things on my computer that I really don't want nor need. Just plugging it in with the current drivers installed, it shows up fine in my Portable Devices list on Windows 7, as seen here: ![Portable Devices](http://i.stack.imgur.com/EjWef.png) Even with it working _perfectly fine_ already, it still insists on installing other stuff. It wouldn't let me capture a screenshot of the User Account Control dialog: > **Do you want to allow the following program to make   >  changes to this computer?** > > Program name: TL-Boots Application   >  Verified published: **HTC Corp.**   >  File origin: CD/DVD drive **Is there any way I can configure either my phone or computer to stop trying to install all this crap ever time I plug my phone into the computer?** It's really annoying always having to click No on that popup every time I plug it in. I really don't want all their excess software that I'll never use on my computer. I can't seem to find anything in the USB settings that mentions auto-installation. Last time I installed this junk it made my simple storage access through My Computer stop working (my phone stopped showing up in the list when connected). That's literally the only feature I even use, so that was rather inconvenient.


Cracked screen 4 months ago, now Black screen

I have **Samsung Galaxy S3**. Fractured the screen 4 months ago, camera worked intermittently for about a month, then failed, but phone essentially worked, so I ignored it. Now I have dreaded BLACK screen, after drunken bike ride. Don't know if knocked it around. No functionality, but phone is still working I think. Can't tell if I am negotiating the security screen, but phone powers up, and vibrates with incoming texts and calls. Can't call out, lucky if I can swipe correctly to answer, and certainly can't text out or see texts that have been received. Back button on bottom right, and menu button bottom left come on, but are not responsive. Also, indicator light comes on for charging/on status. But screen proper is totally black, no way to use phone, apps, etc. My questions are:   1. I would like to back everything up right now, including contact list, pics, downloads, attachments, etc. Can I do that with a black screen? Connecting to PC? I tried, but I couldn't swipe screen properly, so PC didn't recognize the phone as camera vs storage drive or whatever.   2. The FIX. I think I need a new glass screen, and lcd screen (digitizer?). Is it possible to do myself? Cost? From ebay? Or send of to a pro? Or just get new phone? Frustrated! The get you addicted to this modern tech, and I don't even know/remember the numbers of my brothers and Mom!


Updating apps in multi-user environment?

When you have multiple users, you have a different app collection for each one. However, it seems there's some intelligence to installing apps from the play store, in that the same app is only installed once, and the multiple users only gain access to that same app. When you update an app, does the app also get updated for every user using that app? Does every user have the access to update those shared apps? How does this work with apps installed manually from .apk files, or by some other app store system?


How do I send a group of contacts via bluetooth?

It's possible to send individual contacts via Bluetooth with Contact -> Send Contact -> Send contact - Bluetooth. But I don't see a way of doing this (on the HTC Desire) with a group of contacts? Is this possible?


How do I grant root privileges to an app?

I have installed Root Explorer on my HTC G12 phone. When try to view `/init.rc`, it shows 'No root privilege' and ask me to root my phone. It seems Root Explorer didn't run as root (or this process is not added to some group with storage access). And, it seems on a non-rooted device, when the phone boots up, we are logged in as a non-root user. Where does Android control the log-in user's privilege level? Is it in the `init` process?


Silencing notification of scheduled quiet mode (LG G2)

I have quiet mode scheduled and it works exactly as I want. The problem is there is a notification every morning that my scheduled quiet mode occurred. I'm starting to hate seeing this notification and I don't need to see it.


NTFS file system supported although portable hard drive doesn't mount?

I have a Huawei u8160 running Cyanogenmod 7.2 . I've recently been testing things on my recently activated OTG I've tried to connect a USB Portable HDD, However when I connect the HDD the LED flashes like it's reading/writing , dmesg notices it :                <6>[12, khubd] [10776.834610] usb 1-1.4: new full speed USB device using msm_hsusb_host and address 40           <6>[12, khubd] [10777.015514] usb 1-1.4: not running at top speed;      connect to a high speed hub           <7>[12, khubd] [10777.018517] usb 1-1.4: default language 0x0409           <7>[12, khubd] [10777.021505] usb 1-1.4: udev 40, busnum 1, minor = 39           <6>[12, khubd] [10777.021544] usb 1-1.4: New USB device found,      idVendor=174c, idProduct=5106           <6>[12, khubd] [10777.021567] usb 1-1.4: New USB device strings:      Mfr=2, Product=3, SerialNumber=1           <6>[12, khubd] [10777.021589] usb 1-1.4: Product: StoreJet Transcend           <6>[12, khubd] [10777.021607] usb 1-1.4: Manufacturer: StoreJet      Transcend           <6>[12, khubd] [10777.021624] usb 1-1.4: SerialNumber:           WD-WXF1E32VNMN1           <7>[12, khubd] [10777.022149] usb 1-1.4: uevent           done.      that is what dmesg says directly after connecting. and when I write `lsusb` on terminal emulator it returns :                Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002           Bus 001 Device 041: ID 058f:9254           Bus 001 Device 042: ID 174c:5106      one of them is always there,and another one is the USB Hub ,and another is the USB HDD I already successfully mounted an NTFS Flash Drive (Fromatted using Minitool partition wizard,mounted using Paragon NTFS&HFS+) then the problem isn't the File System * * * **EDIT :** Error when trying to mount USB flash drive that is NTFS formatted :               mount: mounting /dev/block/uba1 on /sdcard/data failed: Invalid argument      Error when trying to mount NTFS formatted portable HDD :               mount: mounting /dev/block/uba on /sdcard/data failed: No medium found      that means that the error in the HDD isn't with the NTFS file system. * * * **EDIT #2:** I've tried this method but when I try to mount it it gives me this error :               Failed to mount '/dev/block/uba': No medium found


Offline Italian translate - error message "no connection for speech input (E4)"

I've downloaded the italian translate package for android, the voice recognition does not work offline. i get the error message "no connection for speech input (E4)" the following work-around does not work Open Google Translate > Settings > Speech Input Italian would be set to Default Dialect. Just set it to Italian (Italy) there is no option for italian dialect in the menu.


Android music pauses when using headphones

This started happening a few days ago but my phone stopped to play music (pausing) on headphones when I:   1. Screen off   2. Notification menu is pulled down   3. Opening all applications on the default stock launcher Music plays only if the music app is in foreground or if I went to the launcher and not selected anything. I am using custom rom but it stopped working on it after using it for over a month. I tried to update the rom to a newer one but it still doesn't work. Music plays fine when not using headphones and just using the speakers. Phone: Note2 ROM: temasek cm11 (http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=2596887) Kernel: Devil's kernel (http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239453) App: Apollo and Google music (same thing), pretty much every music application on Android


App optimization on every reboot?

I received the official OTA Google update to Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 on my HTC Sensation. Every time now when I reboot the device, the system displays a notice stating that it is optimizing the installed apps. This should be just on the first reboot after the update and not every time?


Phone memory full and it shouldn't be

I have a weird problem with my android phone: for some reason, I'm getting a 'Low phone memory' error message, and before getting the message the phone was slow and unresponsive. I have 2 GB internal storage; in the app manager, it says 1.2Gb used, 27Mb free. Where did the rest of the space go? I noticed this slowdown after installing an app (QR droid) from that Play Market (or whatever name it has now). When I first saw the error message, I had like 100 mb free in the app manager, and each time I reopened it the space was decreasing. The phone is a Motorola Defy, rooted and using Miui, android version is Gingerbread. So how can I fix this issue?


Galaxy S firmware before Value Pack

Can someone tell me which was the previous version of Galaxy S firmware before the current/latest Value Pack (XXJV4)? I am considering to downgrade, but I am not sure about version/code of that. Thanks!


Where are drafts saved in gmail android app?

I wrote an email in gmail android app and saved as draft. Then I accidentally pressed send, although I have no connection (roaming). The gmail android app annoyingly doesn't allow the message to copy anymore. Now I need to access this message. Is there a way to copy it? If not, where can I find it in the file system?


Can't flash ClockwordMod onto Verizon GS4

I just got a warrentied Galaxy S4 (running VRUEMK2) and am trying to install ClockwordMod and CyanogenMod onto it like I had on my previous GS4. I rooted it, installed ROM Manager, and flashed ClockWorkMod Touch 6.0.4.4, and ROM Manager shows that it is in fact installed (top of the app shows current recovery as ClockworkMod 6.0.4.4). Problem is, when I reboot into recovery, I still see the stock Samsung boot loader. I think this is the root cause that is preventing me from being able to install CyanogenMod. Tried installing it manually as well through here, but didn't do anything. Any ideas? I've scoured most threads on multiple message boards and still haven't figured out what the issue is.


Why has my Android become half-rooted?

I had rooted my Samsung Galaxy S 4G, and for some reason it seems to be only partially rooted now. What I mean by this is that while SuperUser is installed, apps such as BusyBox and Titanium Backup are complaining that they cannot get root access. Using apps from the Google Play store, I can neither remove the root or re-root the device. I cannot get to the Recovery menu because the key combinations done at startup just end up rebooting my device. Why is this happening and what can I do to fix it? Resetting the phone to factory settings does nothing. Despite all this, AVG Antivirus is complaining that my device is rooted. So, what's up with that?


Change the default alarm sound on Sony Xperia Z2

it seems to me that it is impossible to change the default alarm tone on Sony Xperia Z2. Does anyone know if it's possible to do that?


How to use adb to back up more than 2GB?

I'm trying to back up my Nexus 7 before installing a new factory image. (There is an issue preventing OTA update from succeeding.) But when I run ` adb backup -f android-nosystem-backup.ab -apk -shared -all -nosystem ` the backup gets stuck after writing 2147483647 bytes. This number is 2^31 minus 1, and I recognize the problem as a lack of Large File Support somewhere. I'm running the `adb` that ships with my current Debian Linux distro "Jessie." The problem occurs whether I try to back up to a local file or to a remote NFS-mounted file server, so I suspect that something in the `adb` toolchain has been compiled without Large File Support. The Nexus 7 reports total storage in use of 4.2GB, so I'm expecting a backup file on that order of size. Is there some workaround I should be using? Is there a way to split the backup into pieces?


How do I connect my tablet to my tv?

I broke my Coby Kyros' screen and now I want to make an emulator console out of it. The problem is my model did not have an HDMI out. I noticed that there is a ribbon cable connecting the tablet screen to the rest of the tablet. So I need a way to connect my tablet's ribbon cable to a television. Is there any way to convert that ribbon cable slot to a VGA/HDMI/RCA port? Or is there some sort of ribbon cable to VGA/HDMI/RCA cable?


Daydream goes to standby when touched

My Nexus 4 runs Android 4.4 and is set to use the standard "clock" daydream while charging. It has no screen lock. This works fine so far. Expected:   I would expect the screen to **wake up when I touch the daydreaming screen.** Problem:   **Sometimes the screen turns off** when I touch it, rather than waking up. Symptoms:   There might be a time element because this seems to happen when I have not touched the phone for many minutes, but it seems to work OK if it had only been daydreaming a few minutes. AC or USB charging does not seem to make any difference. -> Why does the screen turn off instead of waking up, and how can I "fix" that?


What is true name of android (download/fastboot/odin) mode?

i saw every where to write something and named it this mode as download mode or fastboot mode or odin mode ..? what is true name of this mode? in iphone we named DFU mode that like this mode in android and done. What is the true name?


About how  long will my touchscreen last before it starts to lose sensitivity?

I've read on various posts on the net that touchscreens lose sensitivity over time, but I have not found any detailed information about why and how I can prevent this. Does anybody know why and how this happens, and how long it takes?


Disable screen compatibility mode as a user

My phone (HTC Sensation) has recently been updated updated to Android 4. An app that I already had installed now expands to fill the whole screen but looks very pixelated. Is it possible to disable the auto screen resize for this application? Looking at the SDK docs (http://developer.android.com/guide/practices/screen- compat-mode.html), the developer of the app can disable it in the manifest file, but as that's not me I'm wondering how I can do it as a user of the app? Any ideas?


Should the phone be fully charged before flashing a rom?

In posts like this, and from other sources, I have heard that the handset should be fully charged before flashing or installing a customer ROM. I assume this is because the calibration for the battery is kept somewhere within the ROM, but I don't know for sure. Is this really necessary?


Do I need to revert to stock firmware and/or wipe data before installing a custom ROM?

Several sites I've visited mention that I need to revert to the stock firmware and possibly wipe my phone data before installing a custom ROM. Is this recommended or completely necessary? I have a Samsung Captivate (Galaxy-S), running Froyo 2.2 (installed via Kies). My phone is rooted. In case it matters, I have Windows XP.