Faulty battery status indication

I have a Huawei Honor U8860 with Android ICS. I use two Mugen Power batteries. I always use one battery until it's empty, then charge it to full while using the other battery. Recently Android battery level has started to behave incorrectly. The battery level drops dramatically, then stays at the same level for a long time. I experience similar behavior with all the three batteries I own: the Mugen Power batteries and the original battery. Below is the battery status chart at this moment. Suddenly the battery level dropped to 3 % yesterday, but it stayed there and I've been able to use the phone actively for another day since then. Clearly the battery is still performing well, but Android gets incorrect information about the charge, sometimes even shuts the phone down. I tried calibrating with Battery Calibration app, but the problem has only got worse. Any ideas what's causing the problem? How does Android get the battery level? From the electronics integrated into the battery or by deducing from the voltage level? What does the calibration actually do? ![Battery level chart](http://i.stack.imgur.com/7wTD2.png)


How to pack a firmware update image

I've downloaded a several firmware versions to install on android tv stick to take it out of its boot loop. I need to firmware packed as an update.img file and all the firmwares I've downloaded are in the form of a zip file with the following structure inside:               update.zip\       |-META-INF\       |   |-com\       |   |-CERT.RSA       |   |-CERT.SF       |   |-MANIFEST.MF       |-recovery\       |   |-etc\       |   |-recovery-from-boot.p       |-system\       |   |-app\       |   |-bin\       |   |-etc\       |   |-fonts\       |   |-framework\       |   |-lib\       |   |-media\       |   |-tts\       |   |-usr\       |   |-vendor\       |   |-xbin\       |   |-build.prop       |-boot.img      _Note: I'm only showing two levels for clarity, it's not that those folders are empty._ **Does anyone recognizes that directory structure? Can I create an update.img pack out of it? If so, how?** IMPORTANT: I need the new firmware in that format because Rockchip Batch Tool is the only way I have to install it my android tv stick.


What kind of power saving smarts does Android already have?

I just d/l tasker and it's been really interesting (although not as interesting as I would've liked since I feel a lot of the good features require a root). I would like to optimize my Galaxy s3 so that it uses less battery power in a way that has minimal effect on my usage. I have a few suggestions but they seem fairly obvious things so I'm not sure if they are already implemented in the OS and I don't need to create a tasker profile for it.   * Turn off 3G when I've got WIFI on. I only need the mobile networks for phone calls when I've got wifi so I would prefer not to have 3G on.   * Turn off 3G if i'm in a low signal area - I hear if you're on the edge of 3G connectivity, it'll use lots of power constantly connecting to 3G. Does android have a way to stop that from running the battery down or should I create a tasker profile for it?   * Power saving mode on when the screen isn't on. There isn't much the phone needs to do when I'm not using it so are there already processes built into android to turn the CPU down etc. or do I need to create a Tasker profile for it? It can chew up to 25% of my battery life overnight sometimes. Anyway, do any of those profiles seem worthwhile to do or are they already built in features of android?


Why don't I get Google Talk notifications on my Android from people using iPhones?

I'm using the stock Google Talk app. I don't seem to have a problem getting Google Talk notifications from people on a PC. However, I don't get any notifications at all from people using iPhones (or, at least certain apps). I can still see their messages in my Google Talk app if I open it manually. I just don't get any notifications when a message arrives. Why would the _other party's_ device affect my ability to get notifications? Is there any way to fix this, or is there a third party Android app that handles notifications better than the stock one? My device is a Verizon Galaxy S3 (SCH-I535) running CyanogenMod 10.1-d2vzw (Android 4.2.1).


How can I use Flash Player now that it's no longer supported?

I know that Adobe Flash Player is discontinued for Android devices, but is there an alternative way to continue using Flash on an Android 2.3 device? I have the apk of Flash Player 10, but I would like to use the most recent version.


How to get Flash player on android phone and tablet w/o rooting?

So, Google decided not to have Flash player compatible with the Android system a few updates ago, and it sucks... since a few websites I used to venture to heavily use Flash. I'm not going to get into the reasons why Google decided to do that or how I feel about it, but I do want to find out if any of you guys know how I can get Flash content to work on my Droid X phone and Nexus 7 tablet without rooting them or putting them into any sort of potentially harmful situations?


problem with my TWD-MID

My TWD-MID tabletc do not run flash player based videos or shockwave It is nuclear_evb_eng IMM76d 20130423 test-keys (Android 4.0.4) what can I do to repair this?


Why does Android Wi-Fi not get disabled?

I have Android 2.3.4. I have noticed that even When I turn off Wi-Fi, I still keep getting notifications, like - Gmail, Gtalk and Google+ notifications. If I open the said App then it says that it is not connected to internet. So, my hypothesis is that maybe when I disable Wi-Fi, Android does not terminate currently established connections. It only denies new connections. But this does not explain why in this case the notifications are usually delayed, sometimes, by few hours or a full day. What is happening and how do I actually disable the Wi-Fi? PS: I use the "Status Switch" widget to turn/off the Wi-Fi. UPDATE: the phone doesn't have a data plan, so data isn't coming in that way.


How to change the Messaging and keyboard apps to stock ones on LG Optimus Net P690 running Cyanogenmod7 ?

Is it in any way possible to replace CM7's boring messaging interface with the stock messaging app from the LG stock roms (the one with chat bubbles), also, where would I be able to get a keyboard similar/exactly the same to the stock LG keyboard on the Optimus Net? This is what the stock keyboard looks like (I couldn't find a picture in portrait mode, sorry): ![Stock Keyboard Image](http://i40.tinypic.com/2ryq9tu.jpg). I found a ported stock LG keyboard, but as you can see in Cyano, there is a useless smilie button and every single button is bigger than what they're supposed to be from the LG keyboard. Could someone help me/direct me to how I might be able to replace the messaging app and keyboard from CM7 with the apps I'm looking for? Thanks!


How to set network proxy for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.0 7?

I've already found this guide. It's for the Galaxy 10.1 though and my unit doesn't have the Wi-Fi settings option. Or at least I can't find it. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Sep1j.jpg)


Why are SMS messages sent on my Samsung Galaxy S III running AOKP appear as unable to be sent? The SMS is actually sent. I tested with a message to myself: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Ikqc5.jpg) Any thoughts would be appreciated. Edit: I forgot to add that I have done this very recently. So there has not been a period where it worked normally. This occurred as soon as I flashed the ROM.


How can I remove unwanted app icons from the screen?

I'm new to using an android. Apps I have never visited nor installed are showing up on my screen (Slots, Candy Crush, Expedia, Droid Games). If I touch them, I go to their site. I would like to remove them but can't figure out how? Any ideas?


How can I determine what app put a spam shortcut on my home screen?

Recently, I discovered that some app on my phone had taken it upon itself to place a very nice "Free Games" shortcut on my home screen. I haven't installed any new apps in the recent past, so I would be very curious to find out what Application is behind this. I've dumped logcat (with 'logcat -v time > log.txt') and gotten the last several hours of logs, but I have no idea what intent to search for. Is it possible to find the culprit this way? If not, how can I proceed with my witch hunt? Thanks for any advice!


Identify this Clock-Weather Widget

I've just found this photo on CNET:   ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/41wnG.jpg) I want to know which clock-weather widget app is that?


Internet problem in Samsung Galaxy S2 after updated Android 4.0

Recently I updated my Samsung Galaxy S2 OS from 2.3 to 4.0, after that the internet is not working properly (e.g. Internet web, facebook, twitter). If I open this application a message is shown saying "unfortunately internet stopped". How can I fix this problem?


How to Install our android image in laptop ? How to make android boot-able image for laptop?

I have Android Source Code image and i want to install it on Laptop . I want to know how we made bootable image for laptop with android image. What I have to do so that laptop detect the android image. There is some site which provide android image for laptop , in which i have to download image but i want my android image been install in laptop. Is any tool is present which make boot loader for android image.GUIDE ME


Android device can support SD Card of up to 32 GB, so FAT32 is more suitable?

May I assume that there is no point to format your SD Card (assume you have the 32 GB size) to NTFS if the device can support SD Card of up to 32 GB and FAT32 maximum limit is also exactly 32 GB? The reason for asking such question is that since the device can only support 32 GB, so I can assume that NTFS will likely not be supported by the device, or I cannot assume in this way? And this FAT32 will be more suitable and likely to be accepted by major android devices?


Android devices with 2 SD Card Slots

As android devices support SD Card with up to 32 GB. Are there any android devices that support and have two SD card slots? This is to remove the hassle to remove a SD card and insert another SD card into the same slot, which might result in faster wear and tear to both the SD Card slots and the SD cards. Also, it will also mean that the android devices can support 2 x 32GB = 64GB space. Also, I will not need to spend lots of money on Internet bandwidth to access my data in the "Cloud"! And lastly, I will not be limited by the storage space capacity in my phone.


Problems rooting an evo shift

I'm on day 2 of the great quest for permanant root. I have followed the guides here and here to the letter and still my hboot shows "S-On". Hboot says:               SPEEDY XE SHIP S-ON     HBOOT-0.93.0001     RADIO-1.07.00.1129     eMMC-boot       Visionary will temp root, I go through all the steps, the md5's match, but when I go into hboot, it always says S-ON. How do I get this thing rooted?


Anyone know the LG Ally screen density?

I'm doing some android development and one of the specific devices I need to test on is the LG ally. The tech specs on their web site list the display resolution as 480 x 800, but I also need the density in order to emulate the screen properly (the difference between 160 and 240 dpi is huge). Anyone know the screen density for the LG Ally?


where can i find settings for wifi internal scan period

I have already found some guide related to this. But my experience is that if `wifi.supplicant_scan_interval = 15`   my device scans for wifi with 60s period so I dont think that this is the right parameter for that. Any suggestions?   **Edited:** here is my build.prop:               # begin build properties     # autogenerated by buildinfo.sh     ro.build.id=GRK39F     ro.build.display.id=GRK39F     ro.build.version.incremental=eng.paul.30092011.041430     ro.build.version.sdk=10     ro.build.version.codename=REL     ro.build.version.release=2.3.6     ro.build.date=Fri Aug 30 04:14:55 EDT 2011     ro.build.date.utc=0     ro.build.type=user     ro.build.user=paul     ro.build.host=paul-VM     ro.build.tags=test-keys     ro.product.model=U20i     ro.product.brand=Sony Ericsson     ro.product.name=mimmi     ro.product.device=mimmi     ro.product.board=mimmi     ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v6l     ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi     ro.product.manufacturer=Sony Ericsson     ro.product.locale.language=en     ro.product.locale.region=US     ro.wifi.channels=14     ro.board.platform=msm7k     # ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device     ro.build.product=mimmi     # Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint     ro.build.description=passion-user 2.3.6 GRK39F 189904 release-keys     ro.build.fingerprint=google/passion/passion:2.3.6/GRK39F/189904:user/release-keys     # end build properties          #     # ADDITIONAL_BUILD_PROPERTIES     #     keyguard.no_require_sim=true     ro.ril.hsxpa=2     ro.ril.hsupa.category=5     ro.ril.def.agps.mode=2     ro.media.dec.jpeg.memcap=20000000     rild.libpath=/system/lib/libril-qc-1.so     rild.libargs=-d /dev/smd0     wifi.interface=wlan0     wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=15     ro.ril.def.agps.mode=2     ro.ril.def.agps.feature=1     ro.opengles.version=131072     ro.com.google.locationfeatures=1     ro.com.google.networklocation=1     ro.ril.enable.a52=1     ro.ril.enable.a53=1     ro.media.enc.file.format=3gp,mp4     ro.media.enc.vid.codec=m4v,h263     ro.media.enc.vid.h263.width=176,640     ro.media.enc.vid.h263.height=144,480     ro.media.enc.vid.h263.bps=64000,1600000     ro.media.enc.vid.h263.fps=1,30     ro.media.enc.vid.m4v.width=176,640     ro.media.enc.vid.m4v.height=144,480     ro.media.enc.vid.m4v.bps=64000,1600000     ro.media.enc.vid.m4v.fps=1,30     ro.media.dec.aud.wma.enabled=1     ro.media.dec.vid.wmv.enabled=1     ro.media.dec.aud.divx.enabled=1     ro.media.dec.vid.xvid.enabled=1     settings.display.autobacklight=0     media.stagefright.enable-player=true     media.stagefright.enable-meta=true     media.stagefright.enable-scan=true     media.stagefright.enable-http=true     keyguard.no_require_sim=true          #MT and LCD     ro.sf.lcd_density=120     qemu.sf.lcd_density=120     ro.product.multi_touch_enabled=true     ro.product.max_max_num_touch=2          dalvik.vm.execution-mode=int:jit     dalvik.vm.heapsize=32m     ro.compcache.default=0     ro.rommanager.developerid=cyanogenmod     ro.url.legal=http://www.google.com/intl/%s/mobile/android/basic/phone-legal.html     ro.url.legal.android_privacy=http://www.google.com/intl/%s/mobile/android/basic/privacy.html     ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-sonyericsson     ro.com.android.wifi-watchlist=GoogleGuest     ro.setupwizard.enterprise_mode=1     ro.com.android.dateformat=MM-dd-yyyy     ro.com.android.dataroaming=false     ro.config.ringtone=MiniCM7Pro.mp3     ro.config.notification_sound=DontPanic.ogg     ro.config.alarm_alert=alarm.ogg     ro.modversion=MiniCM7 Pro V16 Pre-Final     ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL     net.bt.name=Android     dalvik.vm.stack-trace-file=/data/anr/traces.txt          #SEMC     persist.service.xloud.enable=1     persist.service.swiqi.enable=1     ro.semc.timescape_keys=Sony_Ericsson_Xperia     ro.semc.sound_effects_enabled=true     ro.semc.xloud.supported=true     ro.service.swiqi.supported=true     ro.semc.batt.capacity=950     ro.semc.batt.test.consumption=150     ro.semc.batt.test.z_threshold=50     ro.semc.batt.test.min_level=60      **Edit2:** The scanning period is depending on the connectivity as well. Means if the phone establishes a WI-FI connection, then the scanning period will be different from the `wifi.supplicant_scan_interval`. Also when the phone get into idle state (around 10 mins of inactivity) the scanning period will be 10 min.


How to delete synchronized pictures?

I've chosen _allow Google to synchronize information_ from my email to my phone, but the result is not as interesting as it sounds! I see some pictures in the Gallery that I wouldn't have in my phone, unfortunately the delete option doesn't appear for these pictures. How to delete them? Is it possible to delete all synchronized information from Gmail to phone?


Durable settings of Screen timeout

I often set `Settings -> Sound & Display -> Screen timeout` to `never timeout`. When I turn off the device the settings is `1 minute` again. Do you know how to make the settings durable? My version is 2.2 (Froyo)


How to use GPS/Maps without an Internet connection?

I need a way (possibly a third-party application) that allows me to use maps and GPS without an Internet connection. I don't use it by car, just for walking in cities. It would be nice if I could just copy all data relative to a particular city before going there for tourism. The Google Maps app does not store maps reliably, so it is risky to rely on it without an Internet connection.


Clock to use when giving presentations

When I give presentations, I have to keep an eye on the clock to make sure my speech does not take more than alloted time, or in the end to know whether I can take more questions. Looking at my watch is inconvenient, I would prefer my Android phone's large screen to:   * Just display the time (for example 14:28).   * Not go into standby mode.   * Hugest font possible, black on white, landscape. Sounds trivial. Is there such an app?   _Priority to free apps, biggest priority to open source apps._


How can I send a contact from one Android to another?

While I can chose `Share` by a contact on my Droid's contact list, the Droid on the other end seems unable to open, or really do anything with, the resulting attachment if I receive it via Gmail or the normal mail client. Am I missing something? How do I import what I've shared?


com.htc.bg 'process stopped unexpectedly' on HTC Desire when Facebook sync active

Once per hour, I get a message on my HTC Desire saying that a process has stopped unexpectedly. It is the com.htc.bg process. The problem disappears if I disable the syncing of my Facebook account to the phone. To back this up, I have found that the list of contacts downloaded from Facebook is incomplete, so I am wondering if it is crashing halfway through the sync process. Rather than just disabling it to stop the error, I want the Facebook contact sync to work properly. Is there a way to fix this?


How can I tell if I have a stock recovery?

I need to get rid of the yellow triangle in download mode on a Samsung Galaxy S3 (Android 4.3), for this I tried to use Triangle Away. It failed to reset the counter. The app mentions that on some devices, both the ROM and the recovery must be stock. The ROM is but I do not know about the recovery. How can I check if it is stock? The one I have currently looks like this: ![recovery screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/u284Fm.jpg) Click image for larger version


How do I run two programs at once in split-screen?

I have a Nexus 10. I want to split screen to do two things at the same time. Is that possible in Android? 3rd-party apps are acceptable too.


Where does "Save media" store pictures in Hangouts?

In Hangouts (in KitKat) if you long click a picture in an MMS you can "Save media". Where is the picture saved to?


ADB Push not keeping file permissions, specifically execute permission

I "inadvertently" wiped system on my tablet with adb. No critique needed. I've already called myself all the names. What I need now is a way to put at least the "sh" program back on using adb or other program with “x” permission so that I can adb shell once again. Currently, adb removes the “x” permission when using the push option. I examined the adb source code and found one line in the sync section that seems to change permissions to 644. This is a project/challenge to recover this brick. I already have a replacement. Any solutions are welcome. Motherhood comments are not necessary please. Thanks. P.S. The recovery mode is not working on this tablet (i.e. pwr/vol+/vol-, fastboot, etc.).


Is there any way to Move applications in phone memory to SD Card?

I'm using _Samsung Galaxy fit GTS5670_ running on Android 2.3.6. After installing _Whatsapp Messenger_ of 13.36 MB, it was installed to phone memory. I got a total of 180 MB internal storage, and just 3.3 MB left. Is there any way to move Whatsapp from phone memory to SDCard?


Volume reset to 'safe level' on Charge Complete

The volume on my GS4 was automatically reset to the Android defined "Safe Level" when my phone reached 100% charge. What happened is that I was listening to music through headphones in Google Music. I also had my phone charging at the same time. When the battery got to 100%, it decreased the volume for a second so that I could hear the notification (normal behavior). After the _Full Battery_ notification, the volume of the music didn't return to normal. When I went to turn it back to where it was before, I got the "Listening to music at a high volume could ..." notification on the screen. Why would the phone being fully charge make the music volume to back to the Android defined safe level even though I had it set higher and was currently listening to something? (P.S. I looked through this Stack Exchange and didn't find an answer to my question, but if there is one, just let me know.)


Why does predictive text stop suggesting anything except custom words and contact names?

Without changing any settings or installing any apps that would (as far as I know) have any effect on the keyboard or dictionary, **the keyboard's predictive text randomly stops using any common dictionary words and only suggests words that I either manually added to the dictionary or words included in the names of my contacts**.   * Galaxy Nexus   * The default keyboard (not a downloaded app)   * Using Android 4.2.2   * Input language setting is "use system language"   * Add-on dictionaries installed: English and English (US) I've found similar questions, but they all seem to concern new phones or phones with new OS versions that _never_ had working text prediction, whereas mine did for years until recently and its OS hasn't been updated in over a year. **This happens inconsistently** , maybe a third of the time I fire up the keyboard and start typing, and with **no obvious pattern** regarding what app I'm typing in, what contact I'm texting, what other apps are open, etc. Obviously, this makes narrowing down the problem a nightmare. Why does this happen and how do I fix predictive text so that it uses the common dictionary again?


Android 4.1 touch accuracy

I have upgraded my Galaxy S2 to Android 4.1.2 XXLSJ.Now I'm having accuracy problem in games as basketball touch and overkill.If I try to aim slowly, it starts to shake and phone can't understand the exact point that I want to touch. I remember that this problem didn't exist in Android 4.0.3.Before this firmware I've installed Android 4.1 Resurrection Remix and this problem existed in it too.How can I solve this problem.


Is the terminal emulator app essential to CyanogenMod 10?

My Galaxy S2 is rooted and running CyanogenMod 10. Amongst other apps, it comes with an app called _Terminal Emulator_ , which I do not use. Is this app essential for CyanogenMod so I have to keep it -- or can it be deleted without causing any trouble?


Error on Samsung S3 with external memory card

My external 64GB ScanDisk Ultra is being causing me problems with my Samsung Galaxy S3. It works good for a small period of time, and then it crashes, it just stops working. It mostly holds music. Suddenly it appears that there is not an external card, so I have to take out the card and reboot the phone, and then the card will work for another couple of days. The phone is rooted, it works amazing, but Ive being having that problem. Is there anything I can do?


Google Apps on HTC Explorer (custom rom)

I have rooted HTC Explorer (Pico) and installed OmniROM. There is no working version of GApps for it. One isn't working, another - crashing, third - can't connect to servers, there are more but they aren't working too. From where I can download working one (tried GApps Manager)? Edit: The best result was `Unfortunately, Google Account Managrer has stopped.` Update: I've tryed archives with names: > 5-31_GApps_Minimal_4.4.2_signed   >  5-31_GApps_Standard_4.4.2_signed   >  12-14_GApps_Core_4.4.2_signed   >  GApps_Light_4.4.2_signed   >  gapps-custom-pico-4.4   >  Gapps-KK-4.4.0-Signed   >  gapps-kk-20140105-signed   >  pa_gapps-stock-4.4.2-20140531-signed


bluetooth headphone can't pair

I have LG e975 , android 4.1.2 and a bluetooth stereo headphone Pyle PHBT5 which supports A2DP. The problem is that bluetooth can't find the device. Is there something I can try?


GTab with access denied to all app databases

I have a brand new GTAB (Android) that was working fine but suddenly, give a reboot while I was using _anMoney_ , a very good application of financial organization. Until anything I'd like to observe that I have plenty of space in NAND Flash storage memory, something about 100 MB. This storage is used to keep app's databases under `/data` directory. I'd like to observe that my ROM is original and android version is 2.2. So after reboot, all applications that effectively use SQLite stopped to work. Each one gives substantial logs, pointing me that this problem are involving not so exclusive SQLite: # App1: anMoney               E/ApplicationContext( 1933): Couldn't rename file /data/data/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp/shared_prefs/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp_preferences.xml to backup file /data/data/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp/shared_prefs/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp_preferences.xml.bak     E/ApplicationContext( 1933): Couldn't rename file /data/data/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp/shared_prefs/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp_preferences.xml to backup file /data/data/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp/shared_prefs/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp_preferences.xml.bak     I/Database( 1933): sqlite returned: error code = 14, msg = cannot open file at source line 25467     E/Database( 1933): sqlite3_open_v2("/data/data/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp/databases/My Book", &handle, 6, NULL) failed     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933): com.zvasvari.anmoneyp.database.az: android.database.sqlite.SQLiteException: unable to open database file     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at com.zvasvari.anmoneyp.database.sql.a.a.a(Unknown Source)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at com.zvasvari.anmoneyp.database.sql.s.a(Unknown Source)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at com.zvasvari.anmoneyp.app.book.a.t.b(Unknown Source)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at com.zvasvari.anmoneyp.app.book.a.t.doInBackground(Unknown Source)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at android.os.AsyncTask$2.call(AsyncTask.java:185)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask$Sync.innerRun(FutureTask.java:305)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(FutureTask.java:137)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:1068)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:561)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:1096)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933): Caused by: android.database.sqlite.SQLiteException: unable to open database file     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase.dbopen(Native Method)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase.<init>(SQLiteDatabase.java:1812)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase.openDatabase(SQLiteDatabase.java:817)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase.openOrCreateDatabase(SQLiteDatabase.java:851)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase.openOrCreateDatabase(SQLiteDatabase.java:844)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at android.app.ContextImpl.openOrCreateDatabase(ContextImpl.java:540)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     at android.content.ContextWrapper.openOrCreateDatabase(ContextWrapper.java:203)     V/com.zvasvari.anmoneyp( 1933):     ... 10 more      # App 2: Battery Widget               E/ApplicationContext( 2674): Couldn't rename file /data/data/com.elvison.batterywidget/shared_prefs/com.elvison.batterywidget_preferences.xml to backup file /data/data/com.elvison.batterywidget/shared_prefs/com.elvison.batterywidget_preferences.xml.bak     E/ApplicationContext( 2674): Couldn't rename file /data/data/com.elvison.batterywidget/shared_prefs/_has_set_default_values.xml to backup file /data/data/com.elvison.batterywidget/shared_prefs/_has_set_default_values.xml.bak     I/Database( 2674): sqlite returned: error code = 14, msg = cannot open file at source line 25467     E/Database( 2674): sqlite3_open_v2("/data/data/com.elvison.batterywidget/databases/alarms.db", &handle, 6, NULL) failed      # App 3: Meridian               E/Database( 3110): sqlite3_open_v2("/data/data/org.iii.romulus.meridian/databases/webviewCache.db", &handle, 6, NULL) failed     W/ApplicationContext( 3110): Attempt to read preferences file /data/data/org.iii.romulus.meridian/shared_prefs/google_ads.xml.xml without permission     I/Database( 3110): sqlite returned: error code = 14, msg = cannot open file at source line 25467     E/Database( 3110): sqlite3_open_v2("/data/data/org.iii.romulus.meridian/databases/google_analytics.db", &handle, 6, NULL) failed     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110): Couldn't open google_analytics.db for writing (will try read-only):     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110): android.database.sqlite.SQLiteException: unable to open database file     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase.dbopen(Native Method)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase.<init>(SQLiteDatabase.java:1812)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase.openDatabase(SQLiteDatabase.java:817)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase.openOrCreateDatabase(SQLiteDatabase.java:851)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase.openOrCreateDatabase(SQLiteDatabase.java:844)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.app.ContextImpl.openOrCreateDatabase(ContextImpl.java:540)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.content.ContextWrapper.openOrCreateDatabase(ContextWrapper.java:203)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteOpenHelper.getWritableDatabase(SQLiteOpenHelper.java:98)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteOpenHelper.getReadableDatabase(SQLiteOpenHelper.java:158)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at com.google.android.apps.analytics.PersistentEventStore.getNumStoredEvents(Unknown Source)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at com.google.android.apps.analytics.PersistentEventStore.startNewVisit(Unknown Source)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at com.google.android.apps.analytics.GoogleAnalyticsTracker.start(Unknown Source)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at com.google.android.apps.analytics.GoogleAnalyticsTracker.start(Unknown Source)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at com.google.android.apps.analytics.GoogleAnalyticsTracker.start(Unknown Source)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at org.iii.romulus.meridian.core.Utils.startTracker(Utils.java:440)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at org.iii.romulus.meridian.IndexActivity.onCreate(IndexActivity.java:82)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.app.Instrumentation.callActivityOnCreate(Instrumentation.java:1047)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.app.ActivityThread.performLaunchActivity(ActivityThread.java:2627)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.app.ActivityThread.startActivityNow(ActivityThread.java:2503)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.app.LocalActivityManager.moveToState(LocalActivityManager.java:127)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.app.LocalActivityManager.startActivity(LocalActivityManager.java:339)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.widget.TabHost$IntentContentStrategy.getContentView(TabHost.java:651)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.widget.TabHost.setCurrentTab(TabHost.java:323)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.widget.TabHost.addTab(TabHost.java:213)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at org.iii.romulus.meridian.MainActivity.initViews(MainActivity.java:292)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at org.iii.romulus.meridian.MainActivity.onCreate(MainActivity.java:150)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.app.Instrumentation.callActivityOnCreate(Instrumentation.java:1047)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.app.ActivityThread.performLaunchActivity(ActivityThread.java:2627)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.app.ActivityThread.handleLaunchActivity(ActivityThread.java:2679)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.app.ActivityThread.access$2300(ActivityThread.java:125)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.app.ActivityThread$H.handleMessage(ActivityThread.java:2033)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:99)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:123)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:4627)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:521)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(ZygoteInit.java:868)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:626)     E/SQLiteOpenHelper( 3110):  at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)      To turn things more intriguing, I bought an Andoid app called _SQLite Editor_ and open the 3 individual databases given above. All 3 are intact, without presenting data loss or corruption. What can be wrong? Any one can point me what is happening?


How to resolve Instagram force close for CM9

I'm using CM9 (Alpha 14) adnroid 4.0.1 for my GTi9003. Every other app works fine except for instagram. Picture doesnt load at picture editing/ picture filter screen (screenshot) ![Screenshot of the instagram](http://i.stack.imgur.com/HiVn4.png) and instgram hangs and I have to force close every time. It was working fine on stock ROM. Any patches?


Minimum lcd brightness on android 4.2.1

I'm looking for a way to reduce the real brightness (the backlight) of my lcd. I'm using android 4.2.1 on a Star b94m/b943. I search for apps, and i found RootDim, which can decrease the light below the minimum 30/255 (default by android). I found another great app, Velis Auto Brightness, which allows to control the brightness in function of the light sensor. It can't go below the 30/255. So i thought if there were a method to reduce the default android brightness i could use Velis Auto Brightness (so auto brightness) AND use lower than 30/255 levels. I tried this tweak of build.prop How can I reduce screen brightness below the minimum without an app? but it didn't work. Any other ideas? Thank you!


How can I install a CSC code which are not listed on Samsung Galaxy S/S2/S3 CSC app?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S2. I want to change its CSC to any Indian version. I came to know that ODD, INU, IND, INA, INS, IMS & REL are the Indian CSCs. But when I checked it with Samsung Galaxy S / S2/ S3 CSC, these CSCs are not listed. How can I install a CSC which is not in the list?


Sync Multiple Devices Simultaneously With One Account

I've got a question regarding maintenance/management with multiple android devices on a single account. For example:   * A school has 30 android tablets.   * Teachers need all 30 devices updated   * The school has 1 account for all 30 devices Is there a way to sync all of these simultaneously to the same account? iTunes U offers this functionality for iOS devices, but wanted to know if there are any similar services for android devices. Thanks for your help!


Hdmi drivers in Android 4.0?

I am trying to install Android 4.0 on a tv box. I just need to know whether Android 4.0 will have the HDMI drivers. Thanks


open and accept calendar invitations

How do I open and accept calendar invitations? Phone is a Samsung Galaxy S SCH-I500 2.3.4 firmware. US Cellular carrier, I'm using gmail app and email app; neither recognize format. phone's native calendar and google cal online. All else synced and working beautifully. 3rd party software for ical attachments (buy me a beer guy) didn't parse correctly...


Polaris Office cannot set Date Format to UK

how can we change the input & displaying of dates in Polaris Office to UK format? The devices are set in Settings/System/Date and Time/Select date format to UK style (dd/mm/yyyy). The default within Polaris seems to be yyyy/mm/dd. Other android users wrongly think this is UK format. You can change the date format of cells to be any of the following:   * yyyy/mm/dd (default)   * mm/dd/yyyy (US format)   * mm/dd   * dd-month-yy   * dd-month   * month-yy   * month-yy   * month dd, yyyy   * dd month yyyy (almost UK format) Ideally we need the correct UK date format dd/mm/yy or dd/mm/yyyy as this is already in our source files. We cannot change this (only the format of the cells) as users will be working on files generated from MySQL in MS Access and outputted to .xlsx This seems an oversight on Polaris part, but I don't see much 'chatter' about it around the web, so should we notify Polaris of this?


Change Cell Broadcast alarm

Lately whenever a missile is fired upon us, I receive cell broadcast alert about it. In my area of living the city alarms are working loud anyway but the cell broadcast sound is extremely alerting and is over stressing my 3 old kid. I looked in the menu (Settings -> More -> Cell broadcasts) but and I found I can make it sound for only 2 seconds (instead of four). I would like to keep the cell broadcast but change the tune. any ideas how can I do that? ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/AW69Cm.png)   Screenshot (click image for larger variant)


Usb connected constantly flashing on screen

The USB connection keeps coming up on the top bar of my Samsung Galaxy S. It wears down the battery and the phone turns itself off randomly, sometimes its hard to get it to turn back on, I have tried connecting the USB cable to the computer then disconnecting which did nothing. This is starting to really annoy me, can someone help?


Why doesn't my Macbook see my phone (droid incredible, cyanogen)?

I an Android newbie and software developer. I just got this used HTC Droid Incredible and installed cyanogen on it. I read that when I plug it in to the laptop with a USB cable I should see a notification at the top of the phone's screen, and then be able to copy over music, etc. But I plug it in and nothing happens. What's wrong? What can I do? The first thing I wanted to do was load some music.


GPS tracker than can send locations to TCP server

Is there any simple GPS application in Android Market that can   1. Run in background    2. Send locations via GSM-Sim / GPS, time to a TCP Server:Port   3. TCP Server:Port is customizable so that I can set it to my server.   4. Send location after some n seconds (n is customizable) That's the minimum requirement. If the application can also send battery status that more better.


Samsung GT-i9000 (Galaxy S), Android 2.3.6, MTP and Linux

Is it possible to connect this device to Linux workstation over USB using MTP mode? I've tried a few times using different tools but no success. GMTP just don't work, mtp-tools don't work reliably, etc.


Kindle Fire: Google Services Framework

So I rooted my fire using Burrito Root. The SuperUser app was available once that was complete. I got a version of Google Services Framework from http://code.google.com/p/androidmarketu/downloads/list When I try to install the Google Services Framework, it tries to install it but then it says "Not Installed". I have the Allow Other Applications set to ON. I don't wish to change the stock ROM. All I need is the Google Talk application to work on the Kindle Fire.


GMail stops syncing after an hour or so

A few days ago I noticed that sometimes emails were getting stuck in the Outbox in GMail on my Samsung Droid Charge. That was when I noticed that my Inbox count was showing unread messages, but the inbox wasn't showing the messages. I made sure the the correct label was selected (Inbox) and tried syncing/refreshing, but to no avail. I can go to mail.google.com and see my emails loaded. This situation seems to be caused by trying to send an email or refresh when my 4G connection is spotty. I tried force closing GMail then restarting it, but that doesn't work. Restarting my phone is the only thing that appears to get GMail to sync again, but it stops after an hour or so. I have even tried clearing all data, but that didn't work. When I did that, GMail told me that it would load data soon, but it stayed in that state for hours until I restarted the phone.


Why are calls auto-routing via sipDroid?

When sipDroid is running, everytime I try to dial a phone, it tries using sipDroid to route it. How can I make my Android using plain old GSM Network for regular calls by default when sipDroid is running?


Is it possible to install the unofficial Froyo on a Samsung I5800XXJG3 android phone?

I know the official Froyo has not been released, but I see here that you can Install it on samsung phones: http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy- lite/251507-update-android-2-1-eclair-2-2-froyo-your-samsung-gt-i5800.html But there it mentions I5800XXJPF I5800XXJPB but does not mention I5800XXJP3 so is it possible, if so, how?


How to install android OS on SD card?

I am not using android cell phone till now. I want to install the android OS on SD card and use this SD card to boot android on same line of cell phones. I am not sure if that is possible at all. Any help will be appreciated.


How to avoid rooting my phone?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Any VNC solutions for an unrooted device? I want to connect my phone to my computer via USB, and be able to send keystrokes to phone, and send phone's video output to computer screen. It's easy, i check out several tutorials, but i DON'T want to root my phone, i don't want to void my warranty. Is there ANY way to send keystrokes to Android phone from any "third-party" device, or to send phone's video output to computer without rooting the phone?


Remote controll my android device from my pc via ip or mac adress

I am currently searching for a program which can remote controll my android device from my pc. If you know some sort of programs which can do this i would appreciate your help !


Application or software by which we can access tablet or mobile remotely over internet?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Any VNC solutions for an unrooted device? I am using TeamViewer and other VPN remote access software to access my laptop or PC from my Android phone. But is there any software by which I can access my Android smartphone remotely over Internet either through Android phone or through laptop.


How to offload browser audio links to background player for continued listening.

Is there an Android audio app that runs in the background and can have audio links offloaded to it (i.e. be the target of the intent) so the user can continue listening when the browser or foreground app that launched the audio link is closed? Or another way to configure this? I'm on Jelly Bean and the built-in audio player sits in the foreground stopping the sound when I transition away from the foreground app. For example, an MP3 podcast link. The issue occurs in Google Reader app too.


Xperia Arc S Wifi Problem

I installed CyanogenMod 10. But I can't connect internet on Xperia Arc S. How can I fix it?


map physical button to auto-rotate switch in android?

I would like to map the auto-rotate lock toggle/switch/setting to a physical button in a device. how do I do that? On the linux side of android, in linux/input.h, there are different KEY events, SW(switch) events and a lot more. fortunately, the rotation lock is there(SW_ROTATION_LOCK), however it is a switch event type, not a key event type... Looking in my key layout file (.kl file), all items that are listed there are key events... On the other hand, the assigned events to these keys are constants in the android framework. looking at http://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/KeyEvent.html where valid key maps are listed, I assume. What I have done: Registered the physical button to recieve the rotation lock as a switch event on the board configuration settings... (imx6 board) all that's left is on the android side I believe.. so, anyone knows how to map the button to auto-rotation lock/switch?


Unable to connect to 3G after updating my software

I have a Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, and I updated the software to Gingerbread (Android 2.3.3), but I'm having problem connecting my mobile to 3G provided by my Network. When I go to settings and search for the networks available, it shows that I'm already registered on the network. Though I have the data access via mobile network enabled, and WCDMA Network Mode, the mobile network state appears Disconnected!


How do I import a KML route into OsmAnd?

I created a route using **Google Maps** and exported it as a KML file. I would like to import now this KML file into **OsmAnd** so I could check where I am. So far I found out that it is possible to create a map from a KML file with theOsmAndMapTileCreator program. However, I cannot find one, all I have is OsmAndMapCreator -- and this program does not allow me to import KML in the first place (at least I don't see such option at all). Thus, I cannot prepare a map for OsmAnd (from KML; in general I prepared regular OSM map for OsmAnd using this program). Since I didn't find any working solution with true off-line KML route imported, I use Google Maps with a pre-loaded route. There is a catch though - if I forget it is cached, and I switch anything in Google Maps I will lose this route when biking. So it is not reliable enough -- just workaround. The bottom line is -- I have KML file, I have OsmAnd, I would like to import the former into the latter. How do I do it?


how to remove sticky (permanent) notifications from notification bar?

I have a buggy app installed in my phone, which sometimes creates permanent download progress notification with animated icon but **fails to remove it from notification bar** by its own. I tried to remove the notification manually (swipe it off) but it is sticky and can't be removed. I tried "clear" option in notification bar, but again no success and it is still there! I even stopped that app which created the notification, but no change. The only option that I have to remove such sticky and buggy notifications is to restart the device, which is very unpleasant. **Which app, hack, command, gesture, etc... I can use to remove that sticky notification?** *My device is **`Sony Xperia S`** running **`ICS 4.0.4 stock ROM`** _(rooted)_


Mount a folder from external sd as /data

How do I mount `/mnt/sdcard/data` as `/data`. Right now the `/data` has its own partition but it's too small (~500mb) and I would much rather give it more space than move apps and other things to my SD card. My device is Micromax Canvas 2 A110. It has a ~2GB internal sd card mounted at `/mnt/sdcard2`   and an external one at `/mnt/sdcard` and `/sdcard`   (I'm on some custom rom that switches internal and external default mount points like that) I don't know what filesystem those are in.


Convert Internal Storage to Phone Storage

I have a Wiko Darkmoon running 4.2.2 (Wiko hasn't upgraded to 4.4 yet). The phone is advertised as having 4gb storage, which breaks down as   1. Cache: ~123MB, /cache   2. Internal: ~1008MB, /data   3. Protect:~9MB, /protect_s   4. Sdcard2: ~1749MB, /mnt/sdcard2   5. System:: ~690MB. /system Total: ~3579MB ~ 3.5GB. (info retrieved using FreeSpace https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.krikun.freespace). On top of this I have mounted a 32GB SD card (/storage/sdcard0). My options are to by default use the external sd card. Unfortunately the /data is full and it basically prevents me to install more programs. Also, the Sdcard2 thingy is supposed to be internal and it's completely free. My question is, can I convert Sdcard2 to mount with /data? Having +1GB in /data would alleviate my storage constraints a lot. I googled and searched here and it seems this is not a common issue. Most of the things I've read are about mounting everything in the external SD card, which is not the same I want to do: I want to reuse the internal 1.7GB by joining it to Internal (/data) partition. Cheers!


Duration of System Update - Nexus 4 (after download) - 4.4.2 to 4.4.3?

How long is it supposed to take to install the system update, I think from 4.4.2 to 4.4.3, on a Nexus 4? I downloaded the 70 MB and after the phone restarted, it attempted to install the system update for the last 2+ hours. The progress bar starts, goes all the way to the end, the screen goes black for a split second and then the install screen appears again with the bar starting at the beginning again. The phone is not brand new anymore, but I would expect it to go faster. If this is too long and maybe an error occurred, can I cancel the update process by pressing >Vol-Down + Power Button< without having to worry about an unusable phone afterwards?


APN not saving on Kitkat

I have an LG G2 rooted, running Android 4.4.2. I've put my existing EE Orange UK SIM in, and there are no APNs listed. Whenever I try and add the EE settings and then save them, the APN list remains blank. How can I add my carriers APN settings? I have tried:   1. Installing APN backup & restore app, setting as a system app in Titanium Backup and moving to the priv-app folder. Then deleting all APNs, resetting the phone. Still can't add an APN.   2. Creating a basic APN record, without all of the settings. That saves so that I can see it in APN list screen but when I update the record to include all of the settings it disappears again.   3. Looking at the apns-conf.xml file. There are loads of settings in here, but I'm not sure what this file does.


Battery dropping from 90% to 0%

I've had the same device for quite some years now, and played a lot with it changing ROMs a few times. Recently I've been experiencing sudden drops in battery charge, here's a screenshot: ![battery usage](http://i.stack.imgur.com/iJOnKm.png)   Battery Usage (screenshot; click image for larger variant) What could be the reason for this? Is the battery old and faulty and in need of a replacement? Or is the current ROM (Chromium ROM Build 11) faulty? I am prepared to see a degradation in battery life after so many years, but I would expect the drop to be linear. Instead it is lasting quite long while in stand-by, and drops quickly when I use it, but no app appears to be draining it. EDIT: I've tried resetting battery stats, it's of no use.


Taking pictures while recording a video

How can I take pictures while recording a video, similar to the feature introduced in the Galaxy S3 or is that a hardware feature? If the feature is available (e.g., via an app), which handsets and android versions are supported?


Asus Transformer - Show Virtual Keyboard When Docked

Asus Transformer tablet provides a dock with a hardware keyboard. I can not find information on showing the virtual (on-screen) keyboard while being docked. Is it possible? It is Android 3.2.1.


How can I return from power-saving mode in Android 2.3?

I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S II Epic (with Android version 2.3.6 installed), and whenever my phone reaches 10% battery life it prompts me to turn on power- saving mode (and I do). However, once my phone is fully charged, I'd like to turn off the settings that power-saving mode comprises (lowered screen brightness, shorter display timeout, etc.) I see no way to do this in Android except by manually going through the settings and resetting them to the non-power-saving-mode levels. Is there a better way?


How do I know which applications slows down the phone?

How do I know which applications slows down the phone, so that I could get rid of them?


Why does Battery doctor interfere with the Google play store to update /download the Application

I have Battery Doctor 4.9.3 installed on my Samsung Galaxy trend device with Android jellybean 4.1.2.   * The problem with this app is that every time I try to update an app it starts initially and then later the download crashes.   * Also there is What's app running parallel so just for few seconds I shift to chat and in the background I can see the app getting updated.   * After just few seconds when I return to the play store the download fails for which I need to re-update the app every time (after 30% it again crashed and then later I again re-update). In the app there Is an option for smart Saving which I have turned it on. Although the app works fine for saving the battery but it is interfering with Google Play to update or download the app while I move to another screen it is closing it after few seconds


Android browser not able to access router's settings page

I can access the router's settings page via `192.168.1.1` with my PC but not with my android device. What can be the reason? My device: `Android gingerbread` with stock browser. Also tried with other browsers. e.g. `Opera Mini`, etc.. **EDIT 1:** My device is connected in the same network via wi-fi. The IP's of different devices on the network are:   1. Home PC: 192.168.1.2    2. Router: 192.168.1.1    3. Android Device: 192.168.1.3 **EDIT 2: Screen-shots**   1. **Pinging stackoverflow** : IP is not static. Router assigns dynamically. Right now, the device is assigned 192.1 ![Pinging](http://i.stack.imgur.com/OTtaJ.png)   2. **Browser not able to load router's page:** ![List item](http://i.stack.imgur.com/uE84Q.png)


Nexus 4 And Vodafone india

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Can I use my device on a different carrier? I am buying the Nexus 4 from US google play store and my colleague is sending it over via his relative. My question is even though google has mentioned that the unlocked version being sold on play store is supported by 200 carriers worldwide - will there be any issues with Vodafone India or is there any carrier that i need to purchase Sim from. Please reply immediately as i am kind of worried here. Thanks in advance Sameer


LG Nexus 4 compatibility Airtel India

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Can I use my device on a different carrier? I plan to purchase the LG Nexus 4 from the US on the release date (13th November). The phone claims to be unlocked. But will it be compatible with Airtel in India for both data and call services?


How do I switch my htc merge from us cellular to t-mobile?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Can I use my device on a different carrier? I have unlocked it and I am trying to s-off, I am ignorant to cell hacking/programing ad don't know if I am doing anything that will help or hinder my operation. I have just been following youtube or sites advice but so far nothing has really helped. I have the t-mobile sim card but us cellulars programing is preventing service. Please help(and use laymans terms cause like I said I am not too savy when it comes to this).


purchasing an unlock phone from overseas give me 3g or will i only get edge

So on an overseas unlock phone WCDMA will allow the phone to work on 3G Data speeds, My friend brought a unlocked overseas phone and it only worked on edge speeds and 4g wouldn't come up on a 4 g phone and while on the phone the internet would not works so what do you suggest.


Will Samsung Galaxy Nexus i9250 work with Indian SIM Cards?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Can I use my device on a different carrier? I understand that Samsung has stated they will not launch Samsung Galaxy Nexus i9250 in India and hence am planning to buy it from Amazon. Was just wondering if the unlocked version of the phone would work well with Indian SIM Card? Please advise.


Does Google Nexus 4 work in India?

I am planning to buy a Nexus 4 from US and want to use it in India. Should I expect any issues with this? Is that phone compatible with all carriers in India? Are there any power related problems?


Which will work better on t-mobile: Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 or GT-i9305?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Can I use my device on a different carrier? Both are international models, and I'm looking to buy an unlocked one off of Amazon. However, I'm not too sure if they're compatible with T-Mobile. I currently have a prepaid standard SIM Card, and although I only have unlimited text and call at the moment, I may get a 4G Data Plan in the near future. Which one of these models is compatible with T-Mobile's 4G service? I've read that the i9300 isn't, but I couldn't obtain any information about the i9305 (which is the 4G LTE version).


Verizon HTC Incredible 2

Will rooting my HTC Incredible 2 allow me to switch carriers ? If not does anyone have any information on how to unlock my phone from Verizon ??


Can I use my device on a different carrier?

Sometimes it's desirable to use a device on a carrier that does not officially sell it. Often this is due to regional differences and travel (for example, using a US phone in Europe) but also because some carriers simply do not offer phones that other carriers do. How can I determine if it's possible to use my phone on a different carrier, and which carriers it is compatible with? * * * _This community wiki is intended to be a canonical answer to a common question. If you feel that improvements could be made then please edit the post(s)._


Can I use LINE without giving out my phone number?

LINE is an app like Skype+Facebook. Is there a way to prevent LINE from reading my phone number and using it for any purpose? (search/identification/...)


Why does Jelly Bean no longer support Flash?

I am fine with the news that Android Jelly Bean no longer supports Flash. But being an Android developer, I am surprised that they did not release a reason for that. Does anybody know?


HTTP not accessible on laptop connected to Hotspot?

I have the $60 unlimited MetroPCS LTE plan. The hotspot works on my laptop and MP3 player, but I can't browse websites that aren't in secure mode on the laptop. Are they blocking port 80, or is there something else I can do to configure this? The phone is not rooted, and also it's not malware-related or a network misconfiguration on my laptop. HTTP mode works fine when connected to other networks. Any thoughts?


Problems cutting people off

I am a complete novice with these phones. When I have a call I seem to cut people off with my cheek on the screen - how can I stop this?


How do I access google play music from the Philippines?

I am not able to access the google play music because my country isn't supported. I used VPN with a US account and it asked me to login. When I used my email, I receive the error again that my country is unsupported. Is there any other option? You help is highly appreciated.


Galaxy Note 1 has become slow after upgrading the phone 4.1.2

My Phone (Samsung Galaxy Note) has become really slow after I have upgraded my phone with 4.1.2. And I don't have any much data in my phone. I am really unhappy with this update. Can we do something about it?


Is it possible to view detailed GSM information on my Android phone?

I'm trying to find such an app, but I can't, which leads me to suspect that it's not possible, either because of software or hardware limitations. What I'd like to see is a list of cell towers that my phone can reach (both from my carrier and other carriers); signal strengths from each; perhaps an option to lock on to a specific tower or forbid the use of some tower. And, generally, the more data available, the better. So - have I just missed the right app; is there no such thing out there (and I'm free to write the first one); or is such data simply unavailable and I can just give up?


Receiving "Message board service started" randomly

Randomly on my Android Galaxy S2, I'm receiving a message nag **"Message board service started"**. It can happens in an application, in the app drawer or anywhere randomly. I'm unable to find any sources talking about this message. Do you have an idea? Android 2.3.6


Region restricted apps

So Google Play Store isn't global and has a region restriction, but does the apps restricted because of region problems even show up? Or might people have downloaded them from an external download service?


How to customize the notification bar?

I don't know even thats possible in case of Xperia mini pro. When I flashed Cyanogen ROM into my Xperia Mini Pro, I was able to customize the notification bar. I mean I was able to change the background color, time color and even was able to show the seconds counter beside the time. Is there any system level application that does the above job on regular(Original) ROM on Xperia Mini Pro ?


Disable display countdown during the use of Google Maps

When I use Google Maps for my Samsung Galaxy S, after a while the display goes dark and the GPS disconnects. Is there a way to disable the display countdown during the usage of Google Maps?


How can I enable mobile data periodically with Tasker?

I tried juicedefender and it does exactly what I want, but since I already have tasker running all the time I am looking for a tasker recipe. I would like the accomplish the following behaviour:   * Disable mobile data when screen locked and there is no transfer. If there is an ongoing transfer, allow it to complete before disabling mobile data. Enable mobile data only in periodic intervals of 15 minutes.


Wiimote Working on Samsung Galaxy S II Without Root

I've been reading everywhere that the Wiimote doesn't work with Samsung Galaxy S II because of the bluetooth stack on the device which is not able to pair with the Wiimote. Many claim that it's possible to get it to work by installing a rom like MIUI which has the stock bluetooth drivers but I'm not up to rooting just yet. Is it possible to get the gamepad to hook with the phone without having to root it and get a custom rom?


galaxy s2 charging cable doesn't fit galaxy tab 3

They both have micro usb ports but i thought I could use my current galaxy s2 cables with the tablet and they don't fit. Are there different sizes and how can you tell when getting a cable? Thanks


How do I move or copy files from /storage/emulated/0?

/storage/emulated/0 is read only and when I try to copy (also when I try to move) files from it to my real SD card, I get a 'read-only' error. I have a Samsung Galaxy Mega with Jelly Bean 4.2.2 and I get this failure with four different file management apps, and also when trying to add the files into a Zip archive.


MOGA Pro Power gamepad not detected in Chrome

I've connected a MOGA Pro Power gamepad to my Nexus 5 phone, in mode B (HID). It works well in Gamepad Tester, but doesn't do anything in the Chrome browser (as tested via html5gamepad.com). Is the Gamepad HTML5 API supported on Android? If so, any idea why it doesn't work with my controller?


My nexus 5 just crashed when loading up castle clash

It has just crashed and stuck on the loading screen and i have to wait until its out of battery now, any ideas?


I can't connect to server via PAW server app? Why not?

I have installed PAW server, and it says to open the provided IP address in a web browser and port number to configure the server (from device itself). I try it, and the page loads for a minute or so but nothing appears. I tried loopback with localhost: _portnumber_ , but it doesn't work. I changed the port around between ports 1024 - 9000, and nothing works. I contacted the developer and they do not respond. My specs: Gingerbread 2.3.4 Android (unrooted), OEM - ZTE Score for MetroPCS. What could the problem be? I have heard this working fine for other phones and people doing the same thing, so why doesn't this work in my predicament?


Changed exchange password - When will it prompt the cellphone?

The company I work for is testing a department wide e-mail account (20 users that will share the same e-mail account on separate cellphones -- S2). The e-mail password will expire every 90 days and I'm trying to test what the prompt is like/how difficult it will be for users to edit the password. I've tested this on my own e-mail account by changing my password to something else. I've checked my S2 and my S3 after changing my own exchange password and I'm still able to send and receive e-mails (45min later) without editing the password or being prompted. I've tried rebooting the phone and still no prompt/issues sending or receiving e-mails. Any explanation/help would be appreciated so I can understand this before we are able to follow through. Thanks for any help.


Network SIM unlock code not working

I paid to get an unlock code for my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active SGH-I537 locked to AT&T. I have tried to enter the unlock code given when the phone boots with my other carrier SIM card inserted, but get "Network unlock unsuccessful" error message. I wrote to the company and they responded with the following instructions:               (Samsung Galaxy S4 Only)     Follow these step carefully, as long as you have the correct code it will work 100% (Your phone must be updated to the latest firmware!)     1. Make sure that the phone PROMPTS for the code with a NON accepted sim card and that your IMEI is correct by dialing *#06#          a. Go to the Dial pad and dial *#0011#      b. Please click your MENU button (Bottom LEFT button) and click BACK on the menu that appears, Nothing will happen do not worry please move to the next step     c. Please click your MENU button AGAIN and this time click KEY INPUT     d. When the Key input box appears please input the number "1" and hit OK      e. You will see a number 1 for a while, please wait until it changes into the SERVICE MENU     f. Please click [1] UMTS > [1] DEBUGGING SCREEN > [6] Phone Control > [6] Network LOCK     g. You will see 3 OPTIONS within Network LOCK     h. Please click on number [1] Perso Sha256 INFO, the screen will change slightly     i. Please hit the MENU button then when the menu pops up please carefully hit BACK to return to the previous screen     j. Next Please click on number [2] Perso Sha256 ON, the screen will change again to a one line message     NOTE: If you see ENABLE_FLAG[1], refer to the notes below. If you see ENABLE_FLAG[0], proceed with step k.     k. Restart the phone on the screen by holding the power button and click RESTART     l. When the phone prompts for the unlock code simply enter the unlock code provided to you     m. Your phone is now permanently unlocked!     *If this is not working, go to Solution #2     *NOTE - If it shows ENABLE_FLAG[1]:     Press menu, select back to go back to the Network Lock menu.     Select [3] Perso Sha256 OFF, then select the first item after.     It will say "Menu not exist".     Press menu, select back, press menu, select back to go back to the network lock menu again.     Select [2] Perso Sha256 ON again, it should now show Enable_Flag[0]     You may continue to step k in the previous instructions.      I cannot get pass step e. The Service Menu is inaccessible. I write to them again and they send me the NCK Network unlock code along with the MCK Defreeze code and the following new set of instructions:               Try Solution #2     Follow these step carefully, as long as you have the correct code it will work 100%     1. Power off and on your phone with different network sim card. "SIM network unlock PIN" or "Enter Network Lock Control Key" screen will appear.     2. Type your Unfreeze code (MCK code) and hit Unlock button. You will get "unsuccessful message" again but don't worry.     3. Now type the Unlock code (Network or NCK code) and hit Unlock button.     *If phone say "Network Lock Succesful" it worked, but if not, proceed to step 4.     4. If you get "unsuccessful" again then hit Dismiss button and type *2767*3855# on phone keypad. (CAUTION! This will reformat all your data!)     5. After phone restarts, type the Unfreeze code (MCK code) when prompted to enter "SIM network unlock PIN" or "Enter Network Lock Control Key" screen and hit unlock button.     It will say "unsuccessful" again, don't worry!     6. Type the Unlock code (Network or NCK code) and hit Unlock button.     7. Your phone should now give you the message "Network Lock Successful"      I tried it, but couldn't get past step 4. After I enter the code *2767*3855# , it doesn't do anything. Ok, so may third time is a charm? No. Latest set of instructions:               1.  Make sure that the phone PROMPTS for the code with a NON accepted sim card and that your IMEI is correct by dialing *#06#     a. Go to the Dial pad and dial *#197328640#      b. Please click on number [1] UMTS > [1] Debugging screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] NETWORK LOCK     c. You will see 3 options     d. Please click on number [1] Perso Sha256 INFO, the screen will change slightly     e. Please hit the MENU button then when the menu pops up please carefully hit BACK to return to the previous screen     f. Next Please click on number [2] Perso Sha256 ON, the screen will change again to a one line message     g. Restart the phone on the screen by holding the power button and click RESTART     h. When the phone prompts for the unlock code simply enter the unlock code provided to you     i. Your phone is now permanently unlocked!     This time when I enter the code I am presented withe following screen but the options don't match up. I can not get into the UMTS MAIN Menu.      ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/s3mg0m.png) I have been given the Network unlock code, defreeze, provider and sub provider keys and none seem to work. I am on Android version 4.3 and have never rooted and don't want to just yet. At least until the warranty expires. Kernel version: 3.4.02-2244695 se.infra@R0302-03 #1 Build numer: JSS15J.I537UCUBML2 SE for Android status: Enforcing SEPF_SAMSUNG- SGH-I537_4.3_0016 Would appreciate any help.


How to root samsung Galaxy Note 2014 edition?

I searched the forum but there was no entry for my specific device. I have an unlocked Galaxy note 10.1, 2014 LTE edition which I'd like to root. Motivations include ability to install a Linux virtual machine and getting rid of the enormous amount of firmware installed (plus remapping the keys, etc). So I wanted to ask 1-How I can root my device. I also have a few related questions whose answers I couldn't find by searching the internet: 2-If I root, will I be using the same OS that I have now, just with superuser access, or would I get "vanilla Android"? I saw a video on youtube about rooting the same device but it needed downgrading to a lower version of Android??? Among samsung's firmware I only use those for the S pen, and I'd like to have them available after rooting. 3-It seems that I need special PC programs for rooting my device. Is there any such software for Linux?


Reverse Tethering Android (Galaxy S3) to Windows 7 via Bluetooth

how can I reverse tether via Bluetooth from Android (Galaxy S3) to Windows 7 PC (preferably un-rooted)?   * I know there are solutions for WiFi and USB. Booth are not useful for me.   * I can build a bluetooth connection between my PC and my Galaxy S3. If I enable tethering in the Galaxy S3, I can open an IP connetion to the internet on my PC. This is easy. But how can I open an IP connection (internet) via Bluetooth in my Android Device using the LAN of the Windows 7 PC?   * Do I need specific software or settings on my Windows PC?   * Do I need specific apps or settings on my Android device?  Thanks


Custom ROM for RK292X?

I'm very newbie. I have a tablet AOC Breeze MW0712, when I try upgrade the firmware in the official page I see that the chip is RK292X. This rom can be installed in a chip RK292X ? The steps are the same as when I upgrade the official firmware? Thanks in advance


Will Droid Bionic with Extended Battery Fit Inside the Otterbox Defender Case?

I have a Droid Bionic and I keep it in an Otterbox Defender case. I would like to get the extended battery but am concerned that my Bionic might no longer fit within my Otterbox. Has anyone tried this?


Froyo Proxy settings

How do I set (global) proxy settings in Froyo? I want to access market, but my college wifi does not work without proxy. EDIT:   Is there any way to set proxy without rooting?


Can't hear people unless switched to speaker phone

I cannot hear callers unless my speaker phone is on...how can I fix this? I have gone to all the settings but it does not change anything. The caller can hear me ok but there is only a very faint which is inaudible sound back.


Are Android OS updates region specific?

Well, I have a Galaxy Ace with 2.3.3, build XWKPY and Samsung Kies doesn't show an update to 2.3.4 yet. I'm thinking of manually updating it through Odin and I need to know if I can just download any Gingerbread 2.3.4 update file or is there anything else that I need to be worried about?


Moving sdcard to ExtSdCard

I was an Android beginner, I know nothing of 'hacking' some Android stuff. I found several issues of this case but no one that I look pretty ideal for my case. My Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 has been inserted a new SD Card after a several time using no SD Card. That makes the system create `sdcard` in it's internal storage. Then my storage information (`Setting -> Storage`) become 3 parts, which: **Device memory** (internal), **USB Storage** (internal), and **SD Card** (extSdCard). This thing become very annoying since my internal wasn't so big. And when I open my **Gallery** it pop some notice `There is not enough space (0 MB) in your device memory. Delete some files.` And always redirect me to the **Files**. On my **Files** there is 2 folders, which: **extSdCard** and **sdcard0**. On the setting of Files. I **can't** change the `Set home directory` that refers to `/storage/sdcard0` to (my hope) `/storage/extSdCard`. I done trying to moving all apps to internal storage with hoping that **USB Storage** not full, but it doesn't give any good solution just yet. I read several post and forum, also several solution using `adb` but I don't think those solution can manage all problem, since because of this case, I can't save any voice note or picture from social chatting apps, in some case, I can't receive any bluetooth transfer also. So I want that **USB Storage** begone, and my `sdcard0` was symlinked to the real external SD Card, or another step that make my system become like the old like Android system. Please help me. Thanks a lot before. FYI: right now, my phone isn't rooted yet. But I can root it anytime, if it really needed.


Connecting to internet using Wi-fi portable hotspot or bluetooth? which one is more battery saving?

I have EDGE internet connection in my Samsung Europa I5500L (Froyo 2.2). I can connect to the Internet from my laptop using both **bluetooth** or **making a wifi hotspot** from the device using that EDGE connection. `{internet}-----[phone]-----{wifi/bluetooth}-----[laptop]` My question is which one will be more battery saving for both my laptop and mobile? Thanks for your answer.


How to revive crashing market app?

My Android 2.1 tablet crashed while the marked app was installing some apps. If I open the marked app now, it always shows that two apps are installing right now, and crashes immediately. Any ideas on how to fix that problem? I already removed the apps the market thinks it is installing, but that did not help. :-/


Gmail app: how can I change the sender address?

I'm using Gmail for all mail related stuff, but the main address I use is not my "real" Gmail address, but something like `myname@mydomain.com`.   I have set up that adress as a sender in Gmail, so every mail that I send from the Gmail web app looks like it's coming from `myname@mydomain.com` (instead of `myname@gmail.com`). So my question is:   Is it possible to use this sender adress in the Gmail Android app as well?   All mails sent by the Gmail app are sent from `myname@gmail.com` by default and I can't find anything in the settings to change that to my alternate address.   (as I said, it's already set up and working in the web app...the Android app just needs to access this information somehow...) My phone is a HTC Wildfire with Android 2.2, and version 2.3 of the Gmail app, if that matters.   Thanks in advance!


Send Audio to Two A2DP Bluetooth Devices Simultaneously

I was pleasantly surprised to see that I can pair & connect my Nexus One with **two** identical NoiseHush N550 Bluethooth headsets **simultaneously**. Unfortunately however, only one of them (always the last to be connected) seems to receive actual audio. Is this a known limitation in the Android OS (version 2.2.1)? Or is there a setting or workaround that allows sending audio to both devices simultaneously?


vibrate notifications only when receiving emails from certain addresses?

Is it possible to set vibrate notifications when receiving emails from a list of email addresses but not when receiving emails that don't come from that list? Either using the default Gmail app on a 2.3.5 Android phone or something else. I have a bunch of labels defined, but on the Gmail App I got the following menu: `Notification settings` with:   `Email notifications [x]`   `Labels to notify` In `Labels to notify` I only have: `Inbox` off   `Priority Inbox` Zeta, Always, Notify once for new emails But I can't add more labels to this menu...


Does  the Motorola Droid RAZR support NFC?

Does Motorola RAZR XT910 support NFC with Gingerbread or Android ICS 4.0? Engadget says the device has an NFC controller. What does this really mean?


Is this red star icon malware? How to get rid of it?

Every now and then a red star icon appears on my brother's notification bar, as shown below. The message related to this notification is some advert like "Turbo Boost Your Battery". He has been installing software from doubtful places, so my guess it is some sort of malware he accidentally installed. I'm not very familiar with Android, but my guess was to identify the process responsible for the notification. So I checked the process list, but nothing out of the ordinary was shown. I tried force-closing all processes (some returned although all of them originated from HTC or his carrier), but nothing made the star disappear. How can the malware be detected and removed? Notification icon:   ![red star icon in notification bar](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Ibf9W.png) Notification message:   ![malware notification 'Turbo Boost Your Battery?'](http://i.stack.imgur.com/GSjyu.png)


Disable Google Play Ads in Notification Area?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is this red star icon malware? How to get rid of it? I'm not sure if everyone has experienced this annoying behavior, I often see ads in my notification area pointing to games in the market. Is there any way to avoid this annoying feature I never asked for? Here is what the ad looks like: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/5EpXy.jpg)![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/GTTrM.png)


How to get rid of ads popup?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is this red star icon malware? How to get rid of it? Recently I often get the popup ads like the snapshot as below. I wanna get rid of it. Please help! ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/MIy0m.jpg)


I've received a notification with a red star in my notification bar stating that 3 viruses have been detected, click now to remove

Is this red star notification legit or is it some kind of spam to sell an app or a virus in itself??? How should I proceed??


Spam alerts in notification bar

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is this red star icon malware? How to get rid of it? I get spam alerts about free ipads and typical junk like that on my notification bar when I start my droid. This also happens when I first connect to WIFI on my home router (secured). I use a DROID X.


ad on statusbar

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I find out which app is putting ads in my notification bar? Sometimes I get ads on statusbar. These ads came from some free apps. I have lots of installed apps and I can't figure out from which app the ads come from. Is there any solution to find the app? I would like to uninstall it to get rid of this messages. Or is there any solutions to block the ads? My phone is not rooted and I don't want to root. Hubi


Strange icons and notifications, is there a malware in my phone?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is this red star icon malware? How to get rid of it?   >  Red Star And Green Cross Icons? I have a Samsung galaxy nexus with official Android 4.1 running. I sometimes get strange notifications with a green + as the icon, saying you have won..., click here to..., or similar messages. Of course I would not open any of them as they immediately appear suspicious. I also sometimes get some shortcut icons on the home screen looking like games, etc. I do not find them in the app list though. I have had similar incidents before upgrading to 4.1. Does anybody get things like these? Is this a malware living in my phone? Any thoughts would be highly appreciated.


How can I find out which app is putting ads in my notification bar?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is this red star icon malware? How to get rid of it? Recently advertisements have started appearing as notifications in my phone's notification bar. The icon on the ad are either a green plus sign or a white star with a red circle inside it. There is no indication in the notification as to which app it came from. I haven't installed any new applications, so I assume that some application updated to include this intrusive new ad system. Ads only show up at irregular intervals once every few hours, so removing all my apps one by one until the ads stop is not really a viable option, since I would have to wait several hours in between each uninstall to see if another ad appears. (I'm sure this is by design.) So is there any way to figure out the source application of these notification ads? My phone is a rooted/unlocked/whatever HTC Droid Incredible running MIUI.


Find out which app is pushing ads in my notification bar?

This may be a duplicate question but it seems the bad guy has improved its technology and known methods don't work so far. Anyway, started recently, my phone shows a notification every few days. Addons Detector and AirPush Detector didn't find anything related. Using:               adb shell dumpsys notification      I got this:               NotificationRecord{40c413b0 pkg=com.google.android.gsf id=1 tag=null}       icon=0x1080077 / android:drawable/stat_notify_chat       contentIntent=PendingIntent{40d4f178: PendingIntentRecord{40d62628 com.google.android.gsf startActivity}}       deleteIntent=PendingIntent{40d4f148: PendingIntentRecord{40d45710 com.google.android.gsf broadcastIntent}}       tickerText=xoxbellejenxo37@jabber-chat.com wants to be able to chat       contentView=android.widget.RemoteViews@40cd0b38       defaults=0x4       flags=0x1       sound=content://settings/system/notification_sound       vibrate=null       ledARGB=0x0 ledOnMS=0 ledOffMS=0      My question is what else can I do to find out which app is pushing ads? I don't want to try airpush opt out for two reasons:   1. I wouldn't trust people doing this at the first place.   2. I want to find out which app is doing this and add the company/developer behind it to my black list. **UPDATE** My phone is a rooted Samsung Captivate Glide, Android 2.3. **UPDATE** Updated to 4.0.4 Thanks


Configuring Osmand to pre-draw more tiles

When scrolling and zooming in Osmand I often scroll/zoom so fast that I see gray area that has yet to be drawn. How can I tell Osmand to pre-draw a larger off-screen area (and possibly cache these tiles)?


Osmand: Map font size

I am visually impaired and have a hard time reading small fonts. In Osmand I can read the fonts when I zoom and the screen still has to be re-drawn. How can I change the default font size for street names to, say, 150%?


OsmAnd: How to hide information?

OsmAnd has so much information that it obscures the map. How can I decide what information (layers) that OsmAnd should show? I had hoped Define View > POI would make it possible to hide the information, but it can only emphasize the information with an orange circle. ![OsmAnd has too much information](http://i.stack.imgur.com/pzs1M.png)


whatsapp not deleting member from group

Im admin of a group and want to delete one member from the group. He was active member earlier in the group but now not having access to the group as the same is not appearing in his phone, whereas, in other members phone his name is not appearing but in my phone his name is appearing therefore, not being able to add him again without deleting him from list. While trying to delete him by clicking on "Remove the member from group", nothing happens at all, while sometimes a message appears " Failed to remove member, please try again later". I have got him to uninstall and re-install whatsapp on his phone but in vein. Please give me a solution to the problem.


How can I share my Google Play wish list with other people?

I've got a birthday coming up, and people ask me what I'd like to get. Among other things, I have a few items in my Google Play wish list, and I know that I can see it at https://play.google.com/wishlist (thank you Martyn). But that's a plain URL without user information. I can't share that to others. I am looking for an URL or feature that lets my friends see what I've put my wish list.


How to install apps by connecting to the desktop

I was just wondering is that possible to install apps on my tablet by connecting it to my dekstop from google play. Thanks for any help


Reset only the settings for HTC One

I have an HTC One (4.2.2) & I need to reset my settings ONLY, just the settings. Is there any way not to lose my data, without making a backup? I mean I want a factory settings for the settings only. Thanks.


Select music quality when syncing Google Music with Android

I uploaded my whole music library on Google Music (through Google Music Manager) in order to have quick access from the web and sync it with my android phone (Galaxy Nexus). The original size was slighly more than 2GB but when I try to sync after a restore on my phone, the new size is nearly 10GB since Google performed the match and is now providing me high quality tracks (originally the quality was quite poor). Since I have overall 16GB on my phone, this is a bit too much to keep my whole library there and I would like to have lower quality (e.g. 256kbps or lower over the google default 320kbps) to save some space. Is this possible configuring any setting? If not, is there any workaround based on additional tools? Thanks in advance, Michele


Disable "vibrate" in lock screen

When in lock-screen, I have to move the middle circle over the "lock" on right hand side. The device vibrates 3x during it - is it possible to disable all the vibrations? (Using ICS)


Galaxy Nexus going into Airplane mode on its own

Sometimes I will notice that my phone has no signal and if I hold the power button down it will tell me it is in airplane mode. To fix it I need to reboot the phone. Clicking the airplane mode option once, waiting and clicking it again will fix it but often not. While in this mode wi-fi continues to work fine, just connectivity to the phone network is gone. This is a pain because I could be missing calls etc while this is going on. If the phone is put into airplane mode by me I get the little plane icon. This does not happen when it goes into airplane mode on its own.


How can I save contacts on the SIM card alone by default?

Using ICS, is it possible to store and use all my contacts on SIM only? If it is possible I don't really want to copy all my contacts to the phone and I would prefer all the new contacts to be stored only on SIM card.


Why did the Market app disappear on its own, and how can I get it back?

The Market application recently disappeared from my device. I did not install any OTA updates or other system upgrades to cause this. Why has the Market disappeared on its own, and how can I get it back?


Extract the apk of Live wallpapers

To extract the apk of any android application , it is simple just use any apk extractor tool and get the apk. However in the case for live wallpapers the apk extractor do not show the apk for wallpapers . I just want to get the apk for live wallpapers from my phone .


How can I wipe data with no display ( e.g. magnet )?

I dropped my phone and broke the LCD. Now I _can_ turn the phone on ( I feel the little quick vibrate that happens when you power the phone on ) but I have no display at all. I got a replacement with the insurance plan, but I need to send the broken phone back. How can I wipe my data? Can I just rub a magnet all over it? How big a magnet? Any other options? I thought about trying to navigate to the bootloader's reset function without being able to actually see what I'm doing, but I won't know if I succeed or not, and there are a few menus to navigate. I also was going to ssh to the phone, but apparently I never made it so sshd starts automatically ( doh! ). Any ideas?


How can I make a 3G-324M video call?

I tried to place a 3G-324M video call to my Incredible, but the other phone says that mine doesn't support it. On the web I found someone mentioned that Incredibles do not support video calls in 3G at all. Others mention that this is possible with Skype. **The question is** \- can I make my phone use 3G video calls without using a mobile Internet (as I think Skype is using Internet rather than native 3G video calls, thus I am paying for mobile Internet with Skype calls and not per rate specified per minute for 3G itself). Or is Skype the only available option?


Video call on android via 3g

I want to know if there is any way to make video callls on android via 3g without an internet connection like my old samsung and nokia phones do without using any apps like skype, gtalk or anything else. I know this isn't available in the us but i live in europe and i get a free number of video minutes from my carrier and i want to use them. Is there any custom rom that can enable this option or any other solution?


Trying to Make WIFI connection on android 4.1 jellybean

New Nextbook tablet Android 4.1 Jellybean. trying to make WIFI connection. Ensured that SSID is enabled. Password entered. Device says its obtaining IP address, then avoided poor internet connection. How to I fix this?


Reject calls with WhatsApp message

Is there any app or any way to reject a call with a message sent via WhatsApp? Normally when we get a call there is an option to reject it with a pre-written SMS, but I was wondering if you can use WhatsApp to send these template messages.


How does one root a Vodafone HTC One XL?

We're attempting to root a new HTC One XL. The bootloader has been unlocked via HTCdev.com but none of the online methods of acquiring root access have worked. Relevant phone information: >   * Android 4.0.4, HTC Sense 4.1 >   * Software-Number 2.33.162.2 >   * HTC SDK API 4.23 >   * HTC Extension Version 403_1_GA_20 >   * kernel 3.0.8-01582-g93da9b7 >   * baseband-version 0.19as.32.09.20_3_10.107.32.25L >   * Build 2.33.162.2 CL94411 release-keys > It's not apparent that the method for unlocking the AT&T HTC One X posted recently will apply. Thanks.


Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 restarting randomly

So I have the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and I've used it for about a month. Last week, the device froze and restarted abruptly. I didn't know what had caused the problem so I had a poke around and people recommended to me that I should do an anti-virus scan and a factory reset. So now I've done both and the issue persists. It happens usually after using the device for a few hours. Once I didn't use the device for a whole day and after I picked it up, it was just restarting even without any usage (saw it coincidentally). Any solutions would be greatly appreciated.


How is Anker battery for Android phones?

I've heard people talking about Anker on big forums about Anker battery, basically cell phone batteries and external batteries, and it seems people speak highly about it. So have you have any idea about how it works?


Stop Android GMail from receiving GTalk offline messages notifications?

I've been trying to find a way to stop getting notifications on my phone when I receive offline messages to my GTalk account. It's highly annoying to be falling asleep and suddenly receive an email notification on my phone and once I open it, it's someone saying good night or some such. Anyone know of a possible solution?


Save an image in Android browser

When I save an image from a WebPage in android browser, can you please tell me where does that go? Which directory does that file go? I tried mounting the phone to my computer, but I can't find that file. Please help. Thank you.


Video showing up as Audio in media library

I use Jelly Bean on my Galaxy Nexus. I have copied a .avi File to the 'Movies'-folder of the device using mtpfs. I expected the file to show up as a Video in the Media Library so I can use Skifta (a DLNA server) to stream it to my TV. Instead it showed up as Audio and therefore it cannot be watched. I can view the movie on the TV if I use a DLNA server on my desktop and I can view it on android if I use vlc. So I am wondering if there is a way to manually manage the media library and add the file as a video or to force the media scanner to classify the file as a video? I have already tried renaming to '.mp4' without success.


How to create a hardware shortcuts in Android 4.3?

I have Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i9500 running the latest firmware with Android 4.3. I want to create "hardware shortcuts". For example, if I hold `volume up` and `home` at the same time, then it'll open an application that I set, for example "Firefox". As a Linux user, I know it's possible in Fedora and Ubuntu. Is it possible with Android? My device has not been rooted.


How to root LG Optimus P500

I have no experience and I would like to root my LG Optimus One (P500). I have checked some guides online but got more confused. Is there an easy way to do it? I want to install Cyanogenmod.


Android OS uses a lot of data in background, how to turn auto system update check off?

I have a nexus 5 with Android 4.4. If i look at data usage, it shows that Android OS is using a couple of megabytes per day. I tried disabling sync and backup but it didn't help. What could be causing the background data usage? One thing that I could think of is automatic system update check, but there seems to be no way to turn it off. What could be the cause of the data usage and can I fix it without rooting?


Can't make gallery photos lock screen wallpaper (Samsung S2)

I have a Samsung S2 and until recently changing the lock screen was fine, however suddenly (potentially after apps were synced), I am unable to change my lock screen using a gallery photo, using both the change lockscreen prompt through Gallery itself, from holding down the homescreen as well as through the Settings. I am only able to change it to one of the factory Wallpapers. Changing the home screen is fine, and as far as I know my only third-party editing app is TwCrop, which I got to try and fix the problem (it didn't).


Possible to turn on Airplane mode with WiFi on only?

I know the definition of Airplane mode is all communications and radio signals are blocked. But is it possible to turn off the "calling/receiving" part of the phone so your phone is not connecting to a cell tower and only allow Wifi? I've looked into a couple of apps in Google Play but they're either not working or out of date with newer versions of Android. I know there is strong opinions on both sides of the issue but I'm worried about radiation from my phone since i use it a lot in bed and I hold the phone close to my head and face. At night I'm not worried about receiving calls, so I just want to turn off the phone part and use WiFi. Is there a way? Or am i just crazy and paranoid?


4.3 Jelly update problem-random screenshots

I recently updated my Samsung galaxy S3 from 4.1 to 4.3 jellybean on 12/7/13. Right after I updated my phone would download 2 screenshots every time I turn on my wifi (which I never took). It would read: "Screenshot_2013-09-1.." on my notification bar. And when I click on it to see what it is, it says "unable to find item". This never before since I got my phone. Pretty sure its from the update. Anyone have similar problems and possible fixes? Thanks.


Can Android 2.3.4 be rooted?

I have a Samsung Mesmerize and I've recently upgraded to my carrier's official release of Android 2.3.4, but to my dismay SuperOneClick doesn't seem to be able to root the device, it's always worked with past versions. Does Gingerbreak no longer work with 2.3.4? Is there any simple way to root 2.3.4 yet without reflashing and other device changes? I would like to avoid reflashing the device _again_ or altering the device from stock significantly if at all possible.


Change "contact" photo when making a call

I've started using Google Plus and I want my Android "contact" picture to change to the picture used in G+; a real photo of me. It's currently using an old avatar picture I once set for Google Talk, so when I call them it pops up with a silly avatar instead of my real photo. This shows up as my Phone contact picture as well, not just Google +. Is there some way to set which image is used either via android, Gtalk or Gmail or something? I always use Gchat via Gmail, but I don't know where or how I set my Gtalk avatar anymore, and I don't recall setting that picture for myself on my phone ever. I am on Android 2.3.4.


Upgrading MIUI when installed on SD card

I have MIUI 1.7.22 Italian installed on my HD2 running from SD card. I found that there is version 1.8.5 available from the MIUI updater program on the phone. However, even if I download the ROM it doesn't get installed. It asks me to reboot in bootloader mode, so I suppose it works only with NAND- installed ROMs. Do you know if it's possible to upgrade MIUI to 1.8.5 when running from SD card possibly without erasing all data on the phone? It took me some time to customize desktop.


How can I sync iTunes with a Galaxy Nexus

How can I sync my music from iTunes onto my Galaxy Nexus? How-To Geek has a good article about using Salling Media Sync, but apparently the Galaxy Nexus isn't supported because it only shows up as a MTP device in Windows. Also I'm outside the US so I can't use Google Music (no sure if that would even help though because I don't have access to it! :-o).       Thanks in advance!