Internal storage missing: Nexus 7 16G down to 5.8G TOTAL

My Nexus 7 now believes it has only 5G internal storage. It's shown in storage properties. I noticed it after factory reset, and then a 4.3 update (I remember getting 4.3 OTA update twice, is it possible?) I installed ClockworkMod recovery (back when it was on 4.2), but never rooted it. No storage space analyzers show hidden files or such. Rebooting doesn't change anything. I found /sdcard/0 directory with a content of my previous sdcard before a factory reset, deleting it freed some space, but total is still at 5.8G. I found one complaint about a similar situation, but it's drowned in a simpler problems and was never answered. `df` output:               Filesystem               Size     Used     Free   Blksize     /dev                   487.4M    32.0K   487.3M   4096     /mnt/secure            487.4M     0.0K   487.4M   4096     /mnt/asec              487.4M     0.0K   487.4M   4096     /mnt/obb               487.4M     0.0K   487.4M   4096     /system                639.8M   515.7M   124.1M   4096     /cache                 436.0M     7.3M   428.7M   4096     /data                    5.9G     2.7G     3.2G   4096     /mnt/shell/emulated      5.9G     2.7G     3.2G   4096     /mnt/asec/com.teslacoilsw.launcher.prime-1     2.0M    84.0K     1.9M   4096     /mnt/asec/com.loudcrow.goodnightmoon-1     5.0M     3.4M     1.6M   4096      `cat /proc/partitions` output:               major minor  #blocks  name        7        0       2111 loop0        7        1       5229 loop1      179        0    7467008 mmcblk0      179        1      12288 mmcblk0p1      179        2       8192 mmcblk0p2      179        3     665600 mmcblk0p3      179        4     453632 mmcblk0p4      179        5        512 mmcblk0p5      179        6      10240 mmcblk0p6      179        7       5120 mmcblk0p7      179        8        512 mmcblk0p8      179        9    6302720 mmcblk0p9      179       32       2048 mmcblk0boot1      179       16       2048 mmcblk0boot0      254        0       2110 dm-0      254        1       5229 dm-1      `mount` output:               rootfs / rootfs ro,relatime 0 0     tmpfs /dev tmpfs rw,seclabel,nosuid,relatime,mode=755 0 0     devpts /dev/pts devpts rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=600 0 0     proc /proc proc rw,relatime 0 0     sysfs /sys sysfs rw,seclabel,relatime 0 0     selinuxfs /sys/fs/selinux selinuxfs rw,relatime 0 0     debugfs /sys/kernel/debug debugfs rw,relatime 0 0     none /acct cgroup rw,relatime,cpuacct 0 0     tmpfs /mnt/secure tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=700 0 0     tmpfs /mnt/asec tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=755,gid=1000 0 0     tmpfs /mnt/obb tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=755,gid=1000 0 0     none /dev/cpuctl cgroup rw,relatime,cpu 0 0     /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/APP /system ext4 ro,seclabel,relatime,user_xattr,acl,barrier=1,data=ordered 0 0     /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/CAC /cache ext4 rw,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,noatime,errors=panic,user_xattr,acl,barrier=1,nomblk_io_submit,data=ordered 0 0     /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/UDA /data ext4 rw,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,noatime,errors=panic,user_xattr,acl,barrier=1,nomblk_io_submit,data=ordered 0 0     /dev/fuse /mnt/shell/emulated fuse rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime,user_id=1023,group_id=1023,default_permissions,allow_other 0 0     /dev/block/dm-0 /mnt/asec/com.teslacoilsw.launcher.prime-1 ext4 ro,dirsync,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,noatime,user_xattr,acl,barrier=1 0 0     /dev/block/dm-1 /mnt/asec/com.loudcrow.goodnightmoon-1 ext4 ro,dirsync,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,noatime,user_xattr,acl,barrier=1 0 0


Android runs ON Linux?

I bought an Android PC from Amazon and found it booted Linux then booted Android. I mean literally booted Linux (penguins splash), then booted Android (Android splash). I contacted the vendor asking this particular question, and he stated: > The mini PC has the Linux bootup first as Android runs on top of Linux I have tried googling and searching Super User for an answer, but have so far found nothing. I know Android uses the Linux kernel to some extent, but is that statement correct? Is this common for an android device? If this is a false statement, should I be worried about 3rd party applications running on the Linux OS at boot? Device Information: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, RK3188 Quad-core 1.6GHz CPU Cortex-A9 (28nm), 2G DDR3 RAM / 8G Flash Link to Amazon, and supplier.


How can I determine the hostname of another machine on the local network?

I am trying to set up an Android SSH client to connect to another machine on my local network. I can connect if I use the IP address, but the IP address can change. How can I determine the hostname that my Android device assigns to the other machine, so that I can connect using that instead? (Right now the specifics happen to be using JuiceSSH to connect to an Ubuntu 13.10 laptop running sshd and mosh-server, but I'd like to learn a general approach that is not client or target specific. Ideally, a system-level Android command.)


How to retrieve Google contacts

November 2013, I had changed my phone and I did not face any problem retrieving my all contacts through my Gmail account. After that, in my new phone (Gionee E6), I kept saving all contacts in one of the options (Google). Unfortunately yesterday I lost my phone. Today when I am trying to retrieve my contacts, I could retrieve only those contacts which were saved before November 2013 (when I had changed my phone. Moreover, on my desktop Gmail it is showing 6800 contacts whereas in my mobile, after sync, I find about 6000. Is there any way I could retrieve contacts saved during last 4-5 months?


No active profile issue for Tasker to Zooper widget

I am trying to get new mail notification from Tasker to Zooper widget, following the instructions given here. But Tasker says " _No Active profile_ " and new mail updates are not coming until I run the " **play** " button in task. I googled and come through similar question here and I make double check that I have indeed made an event for new mail. The task is shown ![here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/g6hCl.png) and ![here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/bH8Hd.png). If I manually push play button, everything is ok, but thats not what it supposed to, right? Kindly show me what went wrong here. I am using unrooted Nexus 5, kitkat-4.4.2 and Tasker and zooper pro are from playstore and updated, if those matters.


Can I change my ICS phone camera trigger?

I am using Sony Xperia LT18I. It's ICS 4.0.4 and I was wondering about changing the trigger of my phone's camera with the headset key press. If I connect my headset it should find and change it's default option and should take a photo when I press the key of my headset. Can anyone help on this?


Update work address

I configured my work address and now I can't change it. Sometimes Now shows me: "15 minutes to work" and the route, but it is the old one. In and older version of Android you could just hold for a sec on location settings, but now you can only enable/disable and see which apps requested permission to my location. Update: using CyanogenMod 11 (android 4.4.2 KitKat).


Disable phone calls while in certain apps

I have lots of games on my phones, and they tend to have to restart when an incoming call comes in, even while hitting the Ignore button. Is there a way, on a rooted stock Android phone to set certain apps to _block_ incoming calls, so the foreground app does not get interrupted? I am aware of Airplane mode, but that would require me to wait for it to activate, then turn my WiFi/Mobile Data back on, then go into the game, then remember to turn it back off. Optionally, if I could set one or two phone numbers that _could_ interrupt (i.e. Work or the spouse), that would be awesome too. My goal is that my phone knows not to disturb me if I'm in the middle of a game, without hitting 3 or 4 buttons before launching into the game, and remembering to disable something after leaving the game.


How can I toggle email notification setting on/off?

I use my phone for emergency notification of critical systems 24/7. So when I sleep, I can't just put my phone on "Silent", I must mute only my eMail notification (which I do need on when I'm not sleeping). In this way, SMS emergency messages always go through. But to do this, I have to press: , , , , and then a silent ring tone. Is there not a simple toggle? I've tried to make use of apps "MyProfile" and "Notification Toggle", but they don't offer toggles into the eMail system settings. I am using a new Samsung Galaxy Victory Model SPH-L300 with Android V4.1.2. How do I get to toggle the notification of incoming email?


Calendar read aloud feature

How can I make the Calendar read out its notifications and reminders out-loud? 3rd-party apps would be acceptable too.


how to unlock a Huawei inspira 867g from net10 network

i'm from Trinidad and Tobago and i bought the phone (huawei inspira 867g over the net) not knowing that net10 was a service provider and they dont unlock their phones for other network because they took the T-Mobile u8686 and locked their network over it so it now seems impossible to unlock. It would be appreciated if anyone can point out a resource in achieving the same.


is it possible to know the names of the files without root?

I'm saving my games data that I have on my Samsung Galaxy S2 using the `adb` program and I'm having problems finding out locations and names of files, where are they saved in?


Accessing android device via ADB shell with broken touchscreen (can't authenticate)

So, the touchscreen on my Nexus 4 broke this weekend. I have a new device coming in, but in the meantime I need to be able to access the device to use a few different apps and send/receive some SMS messages from it. I found this guide on reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1r2zha/how_i_managed_to_use_my_android_device_with_a/ It's not exactly simple, but it should work. Unfortunately, I discovered that in order to use ADB shell commands, a pop-up window should appear on the phone to allow/disallow USB debugging. (USB debugging is enabled already, but there appears to be an additional 'authentication' step) Unfortunately, I can't use the phone's touchscreen, so I can't unlock it or tap the notification that will allow me to authenticate the phone. Is there a way I can get around that authentication step? The device is unlocked and rooted.


Is there a user accessible font size preference?

I would like to change the font size throughout the entire operating system, not just in one app or on one screen. Is there a way to do this? Searching the internet brought up someone saying the Spare Parts app on the Market can do this, but that was incorrect. Its font size preference only affects the app itself. The developer documentation does seem to imply there is a user font size preference. From http://developer.android.com/intl/fr/guide/topics/resources/more- resources.html : > sp Scale-independent Pixels - this is like the dp unit, but it is also > scaled by the user's font size preference. But it does not say anything about how a user is supposed to set this. I don't see it in the settings on the phones I have.


How do I disable the 'click' sound on the camera app?

When I take a picture it makes a 'click' sound. As this is default behavior, I would like to turn it off. Is there a setting to do so; or if I find+delete the sound file, will there be repercussions? **Please note I am looking for a basically permanent solution rather than one that I would need to set/unset with each use of the app. I like the idea of a root solution, or an app solution; but for the sake of non-root memory-hog slow-camera-app-starting people who can't afford to run another background service, let's make a... > Clarification: let's clarify that this is to do with the Motorola Droid (per > the tag, sorry). I'm glad it works for other phone models, however to the > best of my knowledge it is not a stock option (if I am wrong please point > the way) from 2.0.1, 2.1, or 2.2 on the Motorola Droid. That is to say, > unless you are referring to the overall volume controls, there is no volume > control/mute for the camera application. (Settings options for camera are: > zoom|flash|white balance|store location|focus/exposure settings). **I'd like to really tie this question's answer off with a bow: aside from the root option and app option, is there an option to turn off sound in the camera/system settings? [Temporarily muting the phone is a poor option.]**


How do I turn off the shutter sound for the Android camera?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How do I disable the 'click' sound on the camera app? If the phone isn't in silent mode, taking a picture using the stock camera application always plays a "shutter" sound. Is there a way to turn the sound off? I'm using stock Android 2.2 on a Nexus One.


how to turn off camera sound besides lowering the volume on i9220?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How do I disable the ‘click’ sound on the camera app?   >  How do I turn off the shutter sound for the Android camera? We have a Samsung i9220. How to turn off camera sound besides lowering the volume? Rooting is not an option.


How can I turn off camera shutter sound on Huawei Ascend G700?

I've got a Huawei Ascend G700 and I can't disable the camera shutter sound. Is it possible to turn off the shutter sound? Can anyone help me?


How do I get the camera of the Lenovo ThinkPad to stop making a sound when I take a picture?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How do I disable the 'click' sound on the camera app? I'm not sure if this question is specific to Lenovo ThinkPads or if it is more general to Android 3.1 devices (I haven't upgraded to ICS yet since I don't want to risk losing root right now). But basically, even when I turn the volume all the way down to 0, my ThinkPad still always makes a sound whenever I take a picture with it.


How to turn off camera click sound on Samsung Galaxy S2?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 through boost mobile. I want to get rid of the camera sounds. I bought Tasker, and set up the profile like I was told. Everything is on or off. But when I exit Tasker at first, it says "Active profile". Then, it then says "no active profile". How do I get rid of this annoying sound? I did system sound, notification sounds, media sounds, and slient sound. But I still have the dang noise. Please help.


Manually add UID to a system group

Let's say i create a custom group on Android (We will call it _**GID 5000**_ ) and i want to add users (apps) to this group, how can i manually add the app's _**UID**_ to _**GID 5000**_ ? If possible, _**without touching**_ the APK.


Android Hangouts image cache location

Is it possible to retrieve sent/received Hangouts images from the file system? I'm looking for an image which has been deleted on Google+, but is still in cache when I swipe through images on my phone. The phone is rooted and I've had a quick dig around in /data/data/com.android.talk, but I imagine it's not as simple as simply finding an image file.


Unable to boot phone after deleting folders in SD storage

Am using a Samsung galaxy duos. I recently deleted everything from my sd card/usb storage and when I restarted my phone, it just keeps displaying the Samsung start screen but it doesn't boot up. please help,need advice.


Why do apps get smaller when they are moved to the SD card?

For example, the Barcode Scanner app takes up: Total: 0.96MB   Application: 0.92MB   Data: 40KB on the phone. When I move it to the SD Card, it changes to: Total: 524KB   Application: 484KB   Data: 40KB How come it changes?


How can I get a overview and manage the default applications for file types?

Most OSs show a nice summary about which application will be used to open a certain file type. Android does not seem to have such a function. **How can I track and manage the default applications?**


> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I get a overview and manage the default applications for file > types? How to change file associations in Android? I have video files opening in one player but I want another. Please don't propose Settings => Manage Applications => The app you want to remove as default => clear default. since I don't know the name of the player application name which is currently associated with video files. I need file-type-centric solution.


Is there a way I can see a list of all the applications I've set as "default"?

I've accidentally set some applications as "default" in the past, but I currently do not remember which ones. Is there a way to get a list of all applications that have defaults that I can clear? Going through each individual application in the install applications list would be quite a chore.


How to use at&t signal on tmobile note3?

Where I live tmobile had pitiful data signal but at&ts is great stuck with tmobile for awhile so was hoping for a way to use there signal? Phones rooted on stock rom/kernel via root de la vega. Thanks any input is appreciated!


RemoteDroid connection problem

Has anyone tested the remotedroid app? I tried (on windows xp and samsung galaxy 2), installed both server app and android app, but nothing happens. Are there any more settings I should make? Thanks.


Galaxy Note 2: Disable MTP/PTP

When I connect my HTC Sensation (firmware: CM 10) to some PC I need to enter a passcode (to unlock the phone) and explicitly allow mounting as usb drive. But when I connect SGN2 it enables MTP or PTP without confirmation so, for example, if I ask some guy to charge my phone from his laptop he will immediately gain access to all photos on the phone! So I wonder how to disable this feature. The configuration dialog allows me to choose which mode to use, not to disable multimedia transfer.


How to install cyanogenmod on a Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-I5500B)

I currently own a Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-I5500B) phone. I'd like to install cyanogenmod on it.   1. Is this possible? There's a how to available for people without experience rooting phones?   2. If it I don't like cyanogenmod, is it possible to revert the phone to the default Samsung install?


How to unlock a "network sim" in order to use a Android phone?

I got an old Android phone (HTC MyTouch) from someone in the States. The phone says "T-Mobile" on the top. I put in my O2 SIM chip (Germany), turned it on, typed in the SIM, but then it asks me to type in a " **SIM network unlock pin** ". I went to T-Mobile here in Germany and they said to "contact T-Mobile in America" who may be able to unlock it for me. I went to the O2 shop in Germany and they said it would definitely not be possible to use this Android phone with my O2 SIM chip. **Before I sink hours into contacting T-Mobile in the States, can someone tell me from experience if it is (technically and legally) possible to use this Android phone in Germany?**


Android Tablet (4.0.3) home icon (lower left corner of the action bar) does not work when clicked

Alright, so I am having trouble with my brandless tablet. It's running on Android 4.0.3. When I click the home button in the lower-left part of the screen, action bar, nothing happens. The button looks like a "house". I have tried resetting the device, but it doesn't help. I have no idea on what to do as I am a "noob" when it comes to Android. Please help me out with whatever you can, thank you.


How Do I Turn Off Google Now Card Notifications?

How do I turn off Google Card notifications? Let's say I search for an address - Google will then show me a card in the notification area with driving directions to that location. I don't want the notification. Is there a way to prevent them from showing up?


running jelly bean 4.1.1 on Galaxy note screen flashes when I retrieve voice mail

running jelly bean 4.1.1 on Galaxy S111 Note, the input screen flashes when I retrieve voice mail so bad, you can't input password.


Why does the manta (nexus 10) not "mount" with MTP selected?

Two android (nexus 4, and nexus 10) devices with cyanogenmod (nightly) are connected to windows 7. When the nexus 4 is connected windows shows it in explorer and it is possible to transfer files to/from it though MTP. Attach the nexus 10 and nothing appears, unless MTP is deselected (under storage) and PTP is selected. Then it is possible to transfer files to/from, yet only from the "Pictures" folder of /data. Further information android sdk is installed and the google usb drivers have been loaded for both devices. ADB recognizes the nexus 4 but not the nexus 10 _unless_ the nexus 10 is put into PTP mode. How can this be explained?


T-Mobile Prism won't boot

My t-mobile prism, will not turn on. It is unrooted. The only thing that happens is the backlight for the screen comes on and the buttons light up. When I try and boot it into recovery mode. Nothing happens when I press the volume buttons and the power button together. Can anyone help? It's been like this for 2 days, I have left it on and off the charger hours and no change.


Configure Play Store to download temporary files to SD Card

I find that every time I start to update an application using Google Play, my phone's internal memory starts to run out (i.e. the Play app downloads temporary files to internal memory). In a number of cases, the size of the update is quite large and I end up with less than 10% free space left which corrupts the installers and I end up with no update. :( Is it possible to in any way instruct Google Play to use my SD card (which has over 10GB free space) as the temporary location instead of the space- constrained internal memory? As much as possible, I'd like to do this _without_ having to root my device.


Change the size of unlock pattern grid

On some of the screenshots I've seen the pattern unlock use a much larger grid instead of the default 3x3. I can't find any way to change the size of the grid in the settings. Can I somehow change the grid size on the stock unlocker or is that some custom stuff? The screens look like they're from a stock ROM.


How can I edit a movie with Movie Studio?

Using Movie Studio, how can I edit a video, specifically split it to remove a portion of the video? I've figured out how to apply effects and transitions, but I want to clip a portion. Is it possible?


Is there a way to print from an Android tablet (preferably without a PC/cloud)?

Is it possible to print from an Android device (specifically an Asus eeePad Transformer) without going via the cloud? The ideal is to do it without going via a PC as well, as I'd rather not have to keep switching a machine on just to print. My only idea at the moment is something like ePrint or PrinterShare on the eeePad and then print via a print server. Using a PC is one option - do any of the apps work with a Samba print share or something Linux-based? The other alternative is an Edimax print server to make the printer available on the network (either wired or wireless). Will it work? Will any Android apps be able to print like that? Are there any better ways to do it with a USB laser printer? Thanks.


Swype for Kindle Fire?

Now that the latest update has been pushed, is there a way to install Swype on the Kindle Fire without rooting it?


Can an android app cause my phone to reboot?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S (i500) running Android 2.3.5 Lately it has been rebooting randomly. Sitting on my desk and it just reboots, sometimes when I'm on the phone, etc. Does Android protect itself from installed apps? I thought the security sandbox apps run in was supposed to prevent an app from causing the entire phone to reboot. My phone provider wants to blame apps for the phone reboots. I just want to know if this is legitimate, or if the reboots should ultimately be attributed to an android or handset manufacturer problem.


Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) - Encryption, select different PIN than Screen Lock

I was wondering if one can select different passwords for device encryption in ICS? Having the same password for encryption and unlocking the screen isn't quite that secure... Thanks for hints.


Do the new NFC options in 4.4 Kitkat allow one to have a combined digital wallet?

The new Android has Host-based Card Emulation built in which takes care of the secure element: https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/connectivity/nfc/hce.html Wondering what it takes to load NFC enabled cards unto a Nexus5 (or another Android Kitkat phone). _Can one read out the cards and load them in some general app to create a digital wallet_ with public transport, company access and credit cards (how awesome!)? Or do the card suppliers need to enable this themself in compatible apps? Hoping for the first option of course, but seem unable to find the answer online and don't have the Nexus5 yet. Thanks in advance! :)


Is it possible to disable confirmation dialogs in Android 4.4?

I have an LG G2 which came with Jelly Bean, and I have recently updated it to Kit Kat. I have noticed that the amount of confirmation dialogs when changing phone settings seems to have gone up from Jelly Bean (although Jelly Bean had a lot as well, IMHO). I am of the opinion that if I change a phone setting, I want to do it, and I am sure of it. I don't want to confirm every thing I do with the settings every single time (maybe the first time I do it on the phone, but not forever). For example:   * On Jelly Bean, if I enable GPS via the quick settings, it would just enable. With Kit Kat, every time I enable it via quick settings, I have to confirm twice that this is what I want to do (once for "Location consent" and again for Google's location service). Since I like to leave GPS off until I need it to save battery (such as for my traffic app), this gets annoying really fast   * Another example that bugged me with Jelly Bean is the same on Kit Kat: every time I want to reset the phone, I have to confirm it   * Turning off mobile data warns me that I will not be able to use apps that require a data connection. I know this. I don't need to confirm this every time I want to disable data   * Airplane mode produces a dialog stating that I will be unable to make or receive calls with it on. Again, I know this. I don't need to be reminded every time   * Oddly enough, enabling/disabling Bluetooth does not produce such nags. I was wondering if there is any way (mod, app, hack) to turn off these confirmation dialogs. Thanks in advance for any insight.


Dell Streak's screen cracked - what are my options?

_I hope this question is being asked in the right place - it's not a question about the Android OS, but it is about Android hardware. Please move it if it's better off on SuperUser._ I have just dropped my Dell Streak 5", and the screen has cracked. ![a cracked screen](http://i.stack.imgur.com/pnyyK.jpg) I have a couple questions:   1. I have heard amazing things about Gorilla Glass - the machine is under a year old, has anyone else managed to get the screen replaced under the warranty because Gorilla Glass is supposed to be so strong? Then again, it could be that the screen under the Gorilla Glass is cracked...   2. Is the screen actually replaceable or is this effectively a brick?


Lookout - Which application is trying to access the system with no authorization

Is there any log where I can check which unknown source app is trying to access the phone without authorization? Lookout keeps popping up this message but don't tell me which application is! It happens whenever I connect to Wi- fi/3G. The application says that everything is normal after a scan. I don't want to remove all applications installed from unknown sources! I couldn't get the message in english just switching the phone language, it only shows partially in english: ![English Message](http://i.stack.imgur.com/sbmw1.png) ![Portuguese Message](http://i.stack.imgur.com/CfiZp.png)


How do I *really* disable autocorrection?

I am experiencing this on a Droid2 Global running Froyo, but it was happening on a Droid Pro as well. It did not happen on my Droid running Cyanogen or stock Froyo. When I'm typing in the gTalk app or using Tweetcaster, my text is auto- corrected. Even when I have auto-correct turned off in the keyboard settings. I use a lot of shorthand, and this gives rise to interesting conversations some times as auto-correct turns abbreviations like "DX" and "D2" into "PD" and similar silliness. So, the question is: Is there more than one setting for auto-correct? If so, where is it hidden. _It seems to be global since more than one app suffers from it._


Anyway to speed up Android 4.0.4 (ICS) on our VPN?

Doing mobile development here, testing on various iOS and Android devices/versions. iPhone 5 over our VPN is excellent, get page refreshes right away. Android 4.0.4 is brutally slow! Anyone know of anything I can try to increase the response time? Here are the details of the phone:   * Motorola Droid   * Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)   * Using stock browser, "Browser" (at least I think that's the stock ICS browser)   * VPN type is IPSec Xauth PSK I can't tell you anything about the network/VPN (nor can I change anything there), I'm just wondering if there is anything I can do on the device itself to speed things up.


Can i get .apk file of my application from a Qualcomm device?

I have deployed my apps .apk file on a Qualcomm device. Now due to my bad luck my laptop on which this app was developed got stolen.So i do not have my app code with me. However i have the device on which i had earlier installed my app. So my question is, can i get my apps .apk file from this device? if yes, then please tell me how to get that. Any help is appreciable. Thanks, Gaurav


CM7 Dialer Problems

I am currently running CM7 on an HTC Desire HD. When I make a call, CM7's dialer for some reason has the **hold** button right where the side of my face touches the phone. I have tried to use tasker to make the screen lock and have a timeout of one second when I answer the phone or call someone, but this didn't work. Is there a way to fix this or are there custom dialers out there that changes the look of this screen??


Samsung Galaxy S4 turns off internet at night

On my friends S4 the internet connections (WiFi etc.) turn off automatically from 10pm and turns on again at 6am the following morning, so he gets no messages between those times. Is there a way we can change it maybe?


My nexus 5 keeps popping up with "Hello What can I help you with" full screen

I'm on a Rooted Nexus 5 with 4.4 KitKat Anyone know what could be causing this? I disabled Google Now as well as Voice Activation


Calendar alerts stopped working after upgrading my Galaxy S3 to 4.3

I recently upgraded my Samsung Galaxy S3 to Android 4.3. Now my calendar alerts don't pop up anymore. Any ideas on how to get my calendar alerts working again?


Removing the USB storage is removed notification

My Moto G has USB OTG mass storage drivers - I can use a USB drive with a standard USB-OTG dongle for extra temporary storage. This is _awesome_ except for one thing -after I properly unmount and remove the USB drive I seem to be unable to dismiss the USB storage is removed notification until I reboot the phone. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ZC837m.png) Thats the notification I get. I can't slide to dismiss, and tapping on it throws me back into the home screen I also have this little icon on top when I'm looking at other things ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/98eSdm.png) I'm running a Moto G XT1033 (8GB Asian edition) with the 4.4.2 update. I'm using a standard USB OTG adaptor with different USB drives, and as I said, have properly unmounted the drive (there's an error message if I'd been silly enough to do that). I've not rooted the phone in any way, and USB OTG mass storage support is natively supported. Is there any way I can dismiss this notification _without_ restarting my phone?


How to display the correct contact name when dialing?

I tap on **Phone** and start typing the first letter of the contact name on the keypad. For a contact named _"Home"_ that would be 466 (H, O, M). The contact _"Home"_ is suggested. I tap on it once, the phone number populates the screen, and then I tap the big green dial button. Simple! Or so I thought... Now the phone displays the funny picture I have of Adam sticking out his tongue, and it says _"Dialing"_. It also later shows up in the **Log** as if I have called _"Adam"_. How on Earth is Adam the person I'm calling? I specifically chose to call a contact named _"Home"_. It makes me think I have dialed a wrong number, so I usually hang up and re-dial, only to see Adam sticking out his tongue, again! I want it to display the correct contact name. The correct contact name is _"Home"_. Obviously! What can I do about this (if anything)? **About device...**               Model number     GT-I9506          Android version     4.2.2          Baseband version     I9506XXUAMHD          Kernel version     3.4.0-1677708     dpi@DELL217 #1     Fri Sep 13 20:52:59 KST 2013          Build number     JDQ39.I9506XXUAMI3      **Update...** I spoke to a Samsung rep today and he told me to make a backup with Kies software and reset the phone. I have restored the contacts back to the phone from the backup file. The problem remains. However... I have made some new discoveries that might shed some light on the problem. Namely, this only affects contacts that were synced to the phone from a PIM software, which in my case is Microsoft Outlook 2010. It does not affect contacts created right in the phone. **Replicating the problem...** To replicate the problem, do the following.   1. Start Outlook 2010 and go to Contacts.   2. Click on Home and then New Contact. Give it the name "Home" and set the "Home" phone number to something like 0011223344.   3. Click on "Save & Close". _Note! Make sure you don't have a contact with this name already, neither in the phone nor in Outlook._   4. Now repeat these steps to create a second contact in Outlook. Name it "Adam Sandler" and set the "Home" number to 0011223344 (the same as above) and the "Mobile" to 9988776655.   5. Now connect the phone to the computer.   6. Start Samsung Kies and go to Sync tab.   7. Check "Sync contacts with" and select Outlook from the list. You can select either "All contacts" or "Selected Contacts folder" and then select which contacts folder to sync with. _Note! If you select the second option you need to make sure you check the contacts folder you saved the previously created contacts to in Outlook._   8. Click the Sync button when ready. When done, disconnect the phone.   9. Open the Phone app on the phone, dial in HOME, tap the contact name that comes up and then tap the green dial button and watch what happens. _Expected behavior is that it should dial 0011223344 but display "Adam Sandler" on the screen, instead of "Home"._ This is probably a bug of some sort... Because if you delete these contacts on the phone, and in Outlook, and start all over again, this time creating the same two contacts inside the phone, then there is no issue with dialing. If you dial HOME it will actually say "Home" right on the display. Regardless of how many other contacts you got in your phone book that share the same phone number. Hurray! I'm not sure where to go from here though...


Can I connect a pendrive to samsung galaxy core?

I want to connect a pendrive to my device Samsung Galaxy Core with an OTG cable. Can you explain how I can do this?


How to dual boot Ubuntu on Asus Eee Pad Slider (SL101)?

I am able to run Ubuntu in chroot environment on my Asus Slider sl101 (cousin of the original tf101 asus eee pad transformer). But, for various reasons I would like to be able to actually boot into Ubuntu or Android at will. I am currently running Cyanogenmod 9 ICS and have the device rooted. Another thing to note is that any attempt in the past to use NVflash ... seems to fail   On top of that NVflash ubuntu dual boot instructions are usually fairly ... vague. Being a Linux user, ideally I would LOVE it and be in complete bliss if I could choose to login to android the same way I can choose to login to Gnome or Unity or XBMC etc... login to an Android session and just have the option of logging into Unity or Android.... Since Android is really more like a Java runtime environment, it would be ideal to just have Ubuntu as main and just be able to start up the Android runtime environment whenever I needed... But I am not able to do this kind of thing with my limited knowledge and do not understand what the raodblocks are. That being said, anyone know how to get my sl101 dual booting ubuntu? * * * **UPDATE 20120821** i found a couple instructions that look very promising. These sights may go down in the future but I will be sure to post detailed instructions if they are successful. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537566 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23428126&postcount=3 I will be trying the files for both sites. * * * **UPDATE 20120823** I've had a few CRIPLING problems so far. 1) the android.zip file from one site works but the one from the other site does not. Be sure to get the android.zip file associated with your ROM that you are using. In my case , I'm using CM9 RC2 so I had to use the CM9 android.zip file found here: http://www.mediafire.com/?labcx60jowrdx or if that server is down in the future you might try to find it from this site again:   http://www.mediafire.com/?labcx60jowrdx 2) the ubuntu.zip file works from the oposite site but the one from the other site does not. The one that does not work is called ubuntu-31patch.zip and it was made to flash a more up to date kernel and 3.1.10 kernel modules were also provided but this zip does not work for some reason and I can't figure out why. The one that works for me is here 2.6.24.4 i think is the kernel version number: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/60048492/transformer/Ubuntu-mountloop.zip if that does not work, you might find a new link here:   http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537566 3) The sl101 sliding keyboard does not work but if you plug in an external usb keyboard, the usb keyboard will work. no idea how to get around this problem but .... having the sl101 is useless if the sliding keyboard can't get working. How lame to have to carry around a usb keyboard when there is one attached already ... really want to get this working. 4) wireless internet does not work. I assume that is part of what the 3.1.10 patch was for but the patch doesn't work so I'm still working on this. * * * **UPDATE 20120824** Finally got the android-mount.zip file working. I switched the kernelblob with the one that works with my wifi on cyanogenmod 9 and it works like a charm now. In fact, if you have wireless issues with your sl101 or tf101 you might just flash the zip file I made it it might fix them... I'll make the file available with the answer but still trying to get the sliding keyboard working under ubuntu. This is what happens when trying to use the ubuntu31.zip the file that boots ubuntu with 3.1.10 kernel ![This is what happens when trying to use the ubuntu31.zip the file that boots ubuntu with 3.1.10 kernel](http://i.stack.imgur.com/KXDDq.jpg) these are random errors with the kernel 2.6.36.4 ubuntu-mount.zip file. i wish i understood ![these are random errors with the kernel 2.6.36.4 ubuntu-mount.zip file. i wish i understood](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Utbbe.jpg) ![this too](http://i.stack.imgur.com/iFWvU.jpg)


Search a PDF for a specific phrase

Is there a way to search the text of PDFs? For example I want to be taken to the page with the word "dog" and have it highlighted? I can't find a way with Amazon Kindle or ezPDF reader. Initially I made this question app specific but at this point I don't care; I will use any app that can search PDFs. The PDF can be searched on my desktop computer.


How can I access bookmarked 'my places' maps from android phone?

I have a map that was created on a desktop (map with a set of pins pointing to specific types of shops in a town - this one). I am able to save this to My Places and it shows as being bookmarked when I'm using the full desktop browser. However, when I open up the google maps app on my HTC One I can't see how to access any saved maps or bookmarks. All I can see in my map profile (selecting the person avatar next to the search field) is my browsing history, but not my saved map. There is a 'saved places' section in my map profile page, but there's nothing in there and it's not a selectable item as far as I can tell. ![screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/hwpXUm.png)   Screenshot (click image for larger variant) How can I save maps via the 'desktop' browsers so I can access them on my phone at a later date?


Is iris really this useless or am I doing it wrong?

Just tried to use iris, the supposed Siri clone for Android: > **Me to iris:** "Remind me in two hours to get cascade" > > **iris:** "What is your real name?" > > **Me:** _Why does it need that?_ "Josh" > > **iris:** "Definition of 'Josh': to jest or tease playfully" > > **Me:** "You're useless." > > **iris:** "Definition of useless: not fulfilling or not expected to achieve > the intended purpose or desired outcome" > > **Me:** "Exactly!" Am I doing it wrong or is iris really just not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome?


Can I root my stock-Gingerbread Captivate without flashing a new kernel?

I updated my AT&T Captivate to the stock Gingerbread a few weeks ago, and I've had nothing but problems since -- hangs, lockups, and that constant TetheringManager crash. I'm about to do a factory reset, but I'd really like to be able to back it up properly first, which of course requires root. I've done a little research, and SuperOneClick definitely does _not_ work in my situation. I've seen some people refer to flashing a new kernel, but a) I've never done it, b) it sounds a bit scary, and c) I don't need anything else out of a custom kernel, other than root access. Is that my only way forward in this situation? (I found this similar question, but people seem to have ignored the "how do I root" part once they figured out that the OP didn't _need_ to in the first place)


Can't disable pattern screen lock

I recently installed PdaNet+. To use wifi tethering it asked my to accept a certificate and set a screen lock pattern. I have since uninstalled it and removed the FoxFi certificate, but I still can't disable the screen lock (which I don't really want). Any suggestions?


Android Tablets: Use USB to Ethernet connector?

Do Android tablets generally support USB to Ethernet adapters? And if so, which models?


What's causing my games to sometimes exit to the homescreen?

I have a Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray. When i first bought the phone, it came with a 4GB class 2 microSD without a brand name. I could play games without problems and it was pretty stable. Then I bought a cheap 32GB microSD without any class. I moved my files from the old card into a new one by copy-pasting them. When I play games (mostly big-sized games) the games will sometimes suddenly crash to homescreen without any "force close" option. Then I thought it was maybe because of the cheap microSD so I bought a new Transcend 32 GB class 10 microSDHC. It is fast enough for HD games, and I'm satisfied with it, but the same problem happens - games will sometimes crash to homescreen. Is this because of my storage space? Maybe I installed too much stuff on it? I have 80 MB free space. Maybe this is the cause? My phone condition:   * Rooted   * No other modifications applied.


Shortcut to mark all SMS text messages read?

Is there an app that has a homescreen shortcut to mark all SMS text messages as read? Or an app that does this when I run it?


CM7 Launcherpro Changing Dock Icons

I downloaded some icons in extracted them to the SD card under a directory I made called icons. I've been trying to get launcherpro to change the dock icons, however whenever I click change icon the gallery always opens up. No matter what I do I cannot get the icons to show up in the gallery. I've tried deleting the gallery cache and deleting the gallery default actions as well as placing the icons in various different places on the SD card. I would prefer the icons do not show up in the gallery at all so I could just use a file manager to choose the new icons. However, I cannot get the file manager open when I click change icon. The only program that will open is the gallery. Can anybody help me?


How can I delete my texts?

I did not realize if you have more than about 400 SMS texts in one stack, the phone seems unable to delete. I have over 5000 SMS texts in one stack and I don't have the time or patience to delete them all individually. Hope someone can help Thank you


How can I tell if a car stereo's controls can be used with my Android phone?

I'm thinking about getting a Pioneer DEH-2200UB, which advertises itself as having controls compatible with iPods. I will be using it with my Samsung Fascinate in my 2005 Honda Civic. Is there any way to tell if a car stereo is compatible with Android Phones (by compatible, I mean the controls can be used to control my Winamp player, or as a last resort, the default player)? Note: I am asking for a general solution, not one specific to my particular car/stereo/phone combination (though feel free to give me a specific solution in the comments).


Why is my internal memory smaller than it tells me on the settings?

If I go to Storage settings, it says I have 2.36 GB of Internal Cellphone Memory; I've installed 359 MB of Apps (including the fabric ones), cleared cahcé already, and on Settings it says I'm using 1,32 GB of the 2,36 aviable. I've installed DiskUsage to check on what's taking so much space, and it says my total Internal Memory is 1329 MiB, it's like I'm missing an ENTIRE gigabite of the data I should have, yet my siste's phone (same model, Alcatel M'Pop) doesn't have this issue. Why? On a note, she has only installed Songify and Wassapp.


Possible to share mobile internet (tether) while connected to existing wifi network?

I have an existing wifi network and a Google Nexus 5 (un-rooted, stock android) with 3G data connection. I would like to tether my mobile to share internet to all devices in existing network which have a custom route or proxy, maintaining default route for all other devices. This existing network also has another fixed connection (default route). This means Android should effectively connect as a guest to existing wifi network, maintaining 3G/4G data connection and allow data to traverse through its mobile network while providing Gateway / NAT function for any devices which have an appropriate route / proxy set. Configuration for the other devices (setting routes or configuring proxy) can be managed by hand (manually) as I am a capable network administrator. As this is typically a consumer device, is this possible? and can anyone provide suggestions on software / howto's / information for this? Technically, my knowledge of computers networks and linux tells me this should be 100% possible, and relatively simple to achieve. The cost of data here is not in question, I understand that connecting a mobile to an existing network could use a substantial amount of data and may impact my contract and data allowance.


Other than comma, are there any supported pause characters in a dialing string?

On a Blackberry, a phone contact with the form: 1-800-555-1212 x1234#12#7#123456 1-800-555-1212 ext1234#12#7#123456 1-800-555-1212,,,1234#12#7#123456 all worked. On my Android (Samsung Galaxy S5 with 4.4 Kitkat) the shortcut x, and ext do not work. You are supposed to use a comma (actually three). However, Outlook (in Office2010 at least) will not let you save a contact as: 1-800-555-1212,,,1234#12#7#123456 It insists on inserting a space before the commas. But Android sees the space as end of phone number processing. Interestingly, it lets you enter this in a Meeting location, or as a string in an email, and Android will process this properly. Are there any alternate pause characters I could try, so as to get around this Outlook limitation?


How to get Waze alerts in Google Navigation?

I'm new to Android and I like Google Navigation. I really appreciate how the indications are displayed and how the application works. I also discovered Waze, which is a very convenient app to show alerts that other drivers report. I've seen Google Navigation sometime displays some Waze alerts as tiny icons, but is there any nice way to use Google Navigation as a GPS and hear Waze sounds and display alerts? (Accidents, traffic jams, police...). Thanks for your advice.


What does the error message "Light old sensor_state 0, new sensor_state : 128 en : 1" in logcat mean?

I have my Galaxy S4 connected with my PC and ran the "Building My First App" tutorial from http://developer.android.com/ . There were no problems, but I noticed many messages about the LightSensor in the LogCat view in Eclipse, like these:               09-17 17:41:24.781: E/LightSensor(736): Light old sensor_state 0, new sensor_state : 128 en : 1     09-17 17:41:25.152: E/LightSensor(736): Light old sensor_state 128, new sensor_state : 0 en : 0      I found several occurrences of the string "Light old sensor_state 0..." on the web. So others get this type of messages, too (where a phone was mentioned it seemed also to be a Galaxy S4). But the posts/questions/answers were always about something else. It looks as if everybody ignores this kind of messages as noise. I played around a bit and noticed this: As long as the phone is active those messages do not appear. But when I switch it off, the messages appear about every 10s. Does anybody know what they mean?


How to uninstall Quickoffice from HTC Nexus One

Quickoffice 2.0-GEP is listed in my manage application lists and I want to uninstall it. It's not listed in my programs list. I am not even sure what it's used for. When I click on it from the manage apps list all the options (force stop, cancel, clear data etc.) are greyed out.


Checksum Error on restoring userdata*****.backup file

I gave my Phone (Celkon A95) into a service centre because of touch malfunctioning before it I backed up the user data by pressing Power and Vol+ buttons, it gave me a backup file called userdata20130902_131223.backup. After a few days I got my phone back and when I restored the data it gave me "Checksum Error". I'm unable to restore my previous data. Is there any way get back at least messages and contacts? Sorry for my bad english.


Sync'd contacts wiped out my Google contacts

I had dropped my SG phone and it was basically smashed. I went to AT&T and got another phone just like it. When I went to my account that I Sync'd with, all my contacts were gone! So I could not recover my contacts. Is there anyway to sync from my google account to my phone? Say I want to keep my google account as my master, and only have some of the contacts on my phone. If I delete them off my phone, they delete them out of my google account. Or worse, is the case where my phone was damaged beyond repair and I got a new phone and it wiped out all my contacts online. Any ideas? Do I have something set incorrectly?


TF700 boot loop after update to CM10.1.2

The Transformer Pad TF700T worked almost fine with the previous Cyanogenmod10. Today I updated the pad with the CM-Update Manager. It downloaded the cm10.1.2 update package and then booted recovery. After the installation was completed I found the pad stuck at boot loop. The Cyanogenmod circle circuits but then stucks, waits for a few seconds and then the pad reboots and the same happens again. I Hope anyone can help me. Thanks in advance, mrstrauss EDIT: I did a format of the cache partition as well as the dalvik cache. The result is still the same. It boots until the circle stops to circle and then it reboots.


Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830M CyanogenMod 7.2: Google Play gives error 492 after factory reset

I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830M from Telcel, Mexico running CyanogenMod 7.2. Per a previous thread I managed to install Google Play from the Google Apps package from the CyanogenMod Wiki for CM 7.2 by explicitly mounting /system from ClockworkMod (since I was wrongfully assuming it mounted automatically) and already added my account to the phone, but now I can't download anything from Google Play due to error 492. I already did a factory reset from ClockworkMod and it didn't work.


MpDecision - cpu power consumption

I have a customize rom. With battery drain, about 3 times vannila/stock rom. with gapps, wifi off.   1. proc/uptime show same wake time as stock/vannila for the same scenario   2. possibilities of battery drain a. there are peripherals which aren't sleeping. b. When cpu is awake its waste more energy than vannila/stock - more cpu are up, and in faster clock ticks focusing on option b. how can I monitor that ? I am looking to accumulating the number of cpu that was running, their clock or even better the power consumption concerning option a, is there a way to know which of the peripherals consume power. I am looking for a very low layer monitoring. thanks


How to root a S4 google play edition on mac?

I have been cracking my head open trying to find a good guide to root my Google Play Edition Samsung. I have sought out YouTube videos that utilize motochopper and terminal and while I manage to get Superuser installed, I don't have root access. I've also tried forums but most of them just use Windows. Is there anyone who's done this and can instruct me on how to do it?


Video Player in Galaxy Note 10.1 keeps starting itself when connected to computer through USB

The Video Player app that came with Galaxy Note 10.1 will start at the background when connected to a Windows computer through USB. And there's no option in that app to disable it. It always appear in Task Manager when connected. Is there any way to disable this auto-start?


Set Android camera exposure setting

Recently i bought a tablet(a lower end one) and its actually pretty good for the money i have spent and runs on Android ICS, the only problem i see is with the camera exposure setting. The Front camera has quite low resolution(0.3mp)So quality is not great during nights at which point i am increasing the exposure level after which it look's good.But there is no way to persist those changes,the moment i close the camera application and restart it the exposure settings are back to default ones. Is there a way i can set the default exposure setting to what i prefer??for example i would like the default exposure to be +2 whenever i start camera application is there a way to do it?? Thanks


What can play Ogg Opus on Android?

Opus is a new open source lossy-format that replaces Vorbis and the outperforms all the other proprietary alternatives to it. However, what plays Opus on Android? Thus far the _only_ thing I've found is Firefox! How come my browser can play Opus -- and _none_ of my music players? I even wrote Alex, the developer of PowerAmp he said, > something like that is planned - you can check for details here: > http://forum.powerampapp.com/index.php?/topic/1794-poweramp-todo- > listfeatures-in-progress/ And, it says nothing of Opus support in the future?


Problems after updating my Galaxy S3 to 4.1.1: Display randomly comes on for a few seconds

I updated my Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300) to JellyBean 4.1.1, now the display randomly comes on for a few seconds, then goes off. When pushing the "unlock" button it now gets a disgusting thick red border around the edges of the display which flashes on and off, this also happens when one activates some of the apps (not sure if particular ones or just random). When accessing some of the standard apps I now get these irritating "help" popups and clicking the "don't display this again" hasn't turned these off; they reappear with this box unchecked; there seem to be a couple of other things as well, but haven't established exactly what yet. Rebooting several times didn't fix any of this; I haven't taken the battery out yet, and, the update manager just says the system is up to date, so a reload seems to be out of the question. As one can expect this is fairly irritating on a fairly new high end cellphone. Any ideas of what happened? Any fixes for this?


My Samsung Infuse 4G keeps restarting after failure upgrade of Froyo to GingerBread using Samsung Kies Mini

I have Samsung Infuse 4G I997 with OS Froyo 2.2.1 as default. Now I want to upgrade the OS to Gingerbread. I had tried to do that last night using Samsung Kies mini but after installing the upgrade files my phone keeps restarting. I had also tried to do factory reset pressing volume(+-) & power key and it asks for password and I forgot the password. So How can I reset my phone and upgrade it with Gingerbread? Thanks in advance...


Galaxy S2 9100 Apps Sms download or not notification in China

I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 in China. It is a great phone for apps, but I constantly get notifications via sms for new apps mostly in Chinese. If I click on it, it says install or cancel. Now I don't mind doing this 20 times a day, but the real annoying thing is it keeps making my SMS notification noise, so I dash to my phone, only to realise that it is another app, which I don't want. Can anyone help me stop receiving these app request sms things? I am starting to question whether or not it is because I live in China, as my Sony Ericsson Xperia is the 1st version, which I bought in the UK, doesn't do this. Maybe because it was the early days of Android?


How to push apps inside Knox Container as an admin?

I am writing a module for pushing apps inside the Knox Enterprise Container. I know in Knox 1.0 container you can push apps that are wrapped and in Knox 2.0 container we can push play store apps as well as the regular knox apps. I do not find any documentation about how to do it. Can anybody tell me how to do it or atleast provide the documentation that describes this ? Atleast a direction in the right path is fine.


Unable to view videos - Message: "sorry, video cannot be played"

I have a strange issue. I have downloaded some WMV files on my Android to watch them while offline. I watched some of them and now all of a sudden I see "sorry, video cannot be played". None of the videos work any more, not even the ones I watched. How can I fix this? Please don't suggest WMV players. It worked, now it no longer works and I want to fix it. Reboot didn't help either. Any clues? (HTC Wildfire S)


Where can I check how much Internet bandwidth did my HTC Desire use?

A newb question, as I just received my wife's HTC Desire: Where can I check how much bandwidth it uses (or used during certain time period)? Her contract only includes 500MB a month, so she needs to be able to monitor this.


How do I semi-automatically guess Wifi passwords?

In some travel destinations, free wireless APs with simple WEP or WPA PSK passwords are common place. Every hotel, cafe, and so on has one. However, language barriers can make it difficult to communicate the password. Common mistakes include "A" vs. "a", "y" vs. "i", "c" vs. "z", "1" vs. "7", "O" (letter) vs. "0" (number). Frequently, you'll find travellers guessing and discussing passwords. Is there are more efficient solution than manual trial- and-error? I'm looking for an app or other solution, that   * saves the hassle of retyping the same password and variations thereof by remembering previous guesses,   * gives faster, better feedback if the connection with the current password fails (weak signal or wrong password?),   * can efficiently try a number of passwords (variations of the password I entered or default passwords from a dictionary). I'm not interested in cracking a network with strong security. I want to get connected quickly if the waiter tells me "It's just oh, one, two, a, be, zee" while he's on his way to the next table. An efficient WEP or WPA2 cracker would get the job done, but for this purpose it's not required to crack strong passwords.


Audio increasing

I have downloaded an app(AUTOMATIC CALL RECORDER) for recording phone calls. When it records, my voice is very loud, but you can barely hear the other line. Is there a way of increasing there level voice?


What determines whether something requires wifi vs network internet traffic?

Most tasks can be done using the network's internet connection (3g for me) like uploading photo to facebook or downloading a new app. But sometimes I end up having to wait to find a wifi connection to say, upload a video to youtube or download a game for my Xperia Play. **Why do these tasks require wifi?** Are these software restrictions placed by my provider?


zte turkcell maxiplus 5 sim lock after flashing custom rom

I have a ZTE phone, that I installed a CWM recovery. After that I tried to install a custom rom.... After many problems I managed to flash the official rom from ZTE site by using their online update utility (the phone was in FTM mode). After doing this, my phone became network locked. What can I do to unlock it ? The funny thing is that I bought the phone from Greece without any sim lock, and installed a Turkish custom rom and then this thing happened. This is the phone: http://www.ztedevices.com/support/smart_phone/8c503c22-fc52-4935-bb1e-3ce308bece6f.html?type=software Now it is locked to Turkcell Any ideas? # Edit _(Further details furnished as per comments)_   * Zte Black ICE? (Google _Zte P752T_ looks to be Zte-Kis?) http://www.handsetdetection.com/properties/vendormodel/Turkcell/MaxiPlus%205   * Baseband P752TB01   * Android 4.0.4


Google Play Download Error?

Whenever I try to install any app from the google play, the download doesn't begin. The "Downloading..." word dosn't appear and the download bar doesn't even begin ... Need help :S


change or remove mount point for external_SD

Lg optimus f3 has an emulated sd card labeled sdcard0 the external_SD card sits at the same mount point it's labeled External_SD they both reside at the following mount /storage/ now storage is directly at mount while backing up into the system files but off you move forward out of system towards mount it goes /mnt/sdcard the files in "sdcard" are what is on sdcard0 so the system directly bypasses my external directly to the emulated one.


Is it possible to install Cyanogenmod on a SPH-D710 (Boost Mobile S2)?

How do you go about doing it? I couldn't find any instructions for installing the latest version of Cyanogenmod on it anywhere.


Problem syncing MS Exchange after ICS update

After updating my T-Mobile Galaxy SII to ICS last week my Exchange account no longer will sync. I have gone through the process of establishing it as a new account several times both with a T-Mobile tech and my organization IT tech. It appears to get stuck at the point of downloading and I get a which screen with a circle in the middle and the word Loading underneath. Nothing comes in: email, calendar or contacts. When I try to send an email it gives me a connection error. It worked fine before the update and my wife's phone, an unupdated twin, continues to sync with no problem to the same exchange server. Does anyone have a solution to this?


Flashing an official Samsung galaxy tab kernel

I have a Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510) with Android 3.2 and kernel 2.6.36.3 installed. I'm building a customized kernel using Samsung's official kernel source code for research purposes. I do not need to install any third party hacks or do fancy things. I just need to flash my own kernel to test it on the device. I have been searching around the web for a clean way of flashing a modified Samsung kernel build on this device, but I'm not able to make sense of the results I'm getting. I'm not sure if my device has an unlocked bootloader or not. Would anyone clarify how things work with regard to flashing a new kernel? Thanks a lot..


Known issues when installing official google ICS on Galaxy s2

I know Google issued out an official ICS rom for the Nexus S devices and I'm wandering if the same rom (or any other Google official variant) will properly work on my Galaxy S2 or will there be any notable issues?! I'm asking because I'm quite fed up with the Samsung's stock roms (both GB and ICS) and I really want to avoid 3rd party roms such as CyanogenMod.


Tuning tablet into e-book reader?

Since I often need to read PDFs, I figured I should get an e-book reader from eg. Kobo or Pocketbook, but I was told it's not a good idea because e-book readers have a tough time rendering PDFs. Alternatively, are there good tablets and hardware/software that can reduce the amount of power used by the screen and somehow make the the screen easier to read? Thank you.


How to check from where FWUpdate will check for updates?

I bought a Samsung Note 3 from a non-carrier, and I am using it with a SIM from one of the cheap national carriers. I would like to know from where `FWUpdate` is checking and downloading updates. Is it getting the information from the carrier? From the default Samsung repo? Possibly from a repo as configured by the store that sold it? **How can one check from which repository is the Note checking for and downloading updates?** Note that my goal is not "How can I get the update faster", but rather I'm actually trying to **prevent the system from finding and installing the update**. After installing Dcentral 1 I see that `FWUpdate` is trying to update itself at least once per day.


Avoid app to autoinstall

I have a "ZOPO ZP100" phone with Android 4.0.3. Eventually applications (Chinese) are installed without my permission. Any human action is not necessary for applications to be installed, and is quite annoying as it often happens that the phone stops working until the app is installed. I would like to know how to avoid that, or at least know if there is any way to know which application or process that performs that action.


Disabled app notifications getting automatically re-enabled

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android 4.3. There's an app I use frequently, but don't want notifications from. Under "App info" I unchecked "Show notifications", and initially this does dismiss the app's notifications. After a few days, I get a notification from the app. Returning to the "App info" page I find that "Show notifications" has become checked again. It's happened about 5 times in the last month, using the app a couple times per day. Automatic updates are disabled, and I have not updated the app recently. I've checked and verified that notifications do not get re-enabled every time I launch the app, or after a reboot, but otherwise I'm not sure what specific condition precipitates it. The app crashes occasionally on startup, but I don't know if this correlates to notifications getting turned out, especially as the app only sends occasional notifications, imploring me to use it more. Is there a way to prevent notifications for this app from getting re-enabled? **EDIT** : It seems to be getting re-enabled every time I reboot. Will test further to see if I can reproduce it with other apps.


Can't play video

I just want to know what could be reasons when video can't be played while streaming online though site using flash it shows error can't play video. I am using Chrome browser on my Sony Xperia SP running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.


Why newer android versions drain the battery faster?

I've got an Android phone whose stock Android version is 2.1. I've tried several times to install some custom ROMs (mostly Cyanogenmod based) with Android 2.2 and 2.3. The full charged battery lasts:   * >3 days with the 2.1 stock version   * 1.5~2 days with android 2.2   * ~1 day with android 2.3 ...And they say that android 4 drains the battery even faster! I'm wondering why this happens:   1. Is the newer software using the hardware more intensively? What pieces of hardware? What pieces of software? And why?   2. In general, should I expect a custom ROM to drain battery faster than a stock one (same Android version)? The ROMs I installed were supposed to be more optimized than the stock one, and have less crappy services running, but meh!   3. If the phone was designed for a newer Android version (say 2.3) would I get a big battery boost by switching to a former version (2.1)?


Google + cloud autobackup confusion

I installed the Google+ application, I then enabled "Auto Backup" , and checked "Back up local folders" it says "uploading 173 of 600" and some of the photos in the gallery have a "cloud" icon on them (I assume this means they are uploaded to my account). When I go to my Google+ account I can't see any photo there. I even tried searching for #AutoBackup and there are no photos. This is an hour or so after I was connected to Wi-Fi, of course. What am I doing wrong?


How can I secure my pictures, videos and other files stored on my phone?

I am looking for a way to protect every sort of data that is saved in my Android phone from being stolen. I have done some research on Google Play, the only app I found with all the features is Folder Lock. Other than this app, the majority of the apps do only have a couple of specific features. Is really Folder Lock the most comprehensive app available at the moment?


Youtube preloading option not available

Since I updated the Youtube app on my Nexus 5 to v5.6.31 I can no longer preload videos from my 'Watch Later' list. I have checked the settings and I can't find the option to configure this either. Has preloading been removed?


S4 doesn't detect any WiFi

I helped my fried to convert from Iphone to S4. I helped him with initial setup and gave some quick crash course. I visited him after a week and answered a few of his questions. I again visited him today after a week. But his Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 has developed a problem.   * The WiFi would stuck on "Turning on" if Bluetooth is switched off.   * The phone won't detect any WiFi. I tried with multiple AP with different settings and even without security.   * It detected the APs for few seconds once during this troubleshooting time of three to four hours.   * Resetting didn't help. The phone is currently running Android 4.2.2. Any idea on how to make it detect the AP? I'll be trying to flash Android 4.3 via Odin tomorrow. I couldn't do it via Kies as it would say an unknown error occurred. UPDATE: So I've pushed WiFi Analyzer and playing randomly with WiFi Settings and WiFi analyzer brings WiFi back for good. But same problem after factory reset. And again repeating above actions fixes it.


only 1 wifi arrow flashing

so connecting to my companies wifi i have to put my password in etc.. i never had a problem but today the wifi says im connected with 1 bar the up arrow flashes white but the down arrow does not flash at all and i can not use any apps internet.. nothing! can someone please help. I have reset my phone, turned it off and on 100 times haha, clicked forget network and retyped in password etc.. says i'm connected to network but no internet? this is on my galaxy note 2


My zte score touch buttons wont work

I have a ZTE Score (X500) and it was running fine until the touch buttons on the bottom stopped working, and now when I press them, it taps the screen instead of the buttons.


I have duplicate contacts, Google Contacts not helping!

I have several contacts in my phone which are duplicates. For example I have one contact "John Smith" which contains my friend John Smith's phone number. Then I have another contact name JohnSmith87 which is my friend John Smith's email address. And then I have another contact called JohnSmithin which is my friend John Smith's skype account. I'd ideally like to merge all of these into one contact. I tried Google Contacts, but when I searched, only contacts with a phone number stored in them would show up. Please help!


Use Thinkpad (x220) as an android functional phone

I was wondering whether its possible to turn my x220 (non-tablet) thinkpad into an Android phone. The device has Sim-Card-slot and an Ericson WAN-Modem for connecting to 3g networks. I know that there are a couple of projects like android-x86 and other howtos to get an Virtualbox Android 4.X up running in a VM. The big question for me is, wether it will be possible to use my built in WAN/3G Device within then VM SO that I could Use the Thinkpad to make/take calls, and to use Apps like Threema and Testsecure. Is there already a Driver / Solution for this?


How to read contact details sent from iphone?

When someone with an iPhone sends me a contact, it appears as a blank MMS message. I found that this happens because group chat is on on their end, but these people are not always my friends, so I can't tell them to turn it off. Is there a way to read these messages?


Cyrillic font not displaying properly in Android

I have installed Evernote on a Lenovo P770 (running Android). The problem is, some Cyrillic text is displayed with strange hardly readable font. At the same time Cyrillic text with another font is displayed correctly. Other applications are having the same problem, so this is not specific to Evernote. Screenshot below: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/bRKmk.jpg) The device is not rooted. Is it possible to replace this font with another in Android? Can I do it without rooting the phone?


Domain of wifi internet test

My router has an adblocker, such that any request to a blacklisted domain is redirected to a port that returns a 1x1 pixel gif (pixelserv). At the moment, whenever my Galaxy S3 (with 4.3 Jelly Bean) connects to Wi-Fi, it asks me to sign-in, but my network requires no sign-in (via webpage redirect). I understand that when connecting, Android connects to a website or domain to ensure that it is not redirected, and that there is an internet connection. I think my adblocker is redirecting this request to the pixelserv, and the device therefore thinks that I must sign in to the network. I want to whitelist whatever IP or domain it is looking for. What is that domain or IP?


Will Android Boot And Run With The Screen Removed?

I am developing an embedded system and am considering using the hardware out of a smartphone as it has everything required (3G, GPS, WIFI, Camera). By doing so I will need to disconnect the screen display from the hardware board as I require no user input to the device. Basically I am wondering if Android will still boot and run as normal if no display is connected? If not could this be remedied by modifying something in the ROM? Thanks


Batty drain issue on CM10.2.1-yuga / Sony Xperia Z - NFC Service using over 50%

I've recently put CyanogenMod CM10.2.1-yuga on my Xperia Z and I've noticed the NFC server is using an insane amount of the battery. ![Screenshot of NFC Service battery usage](http://i.stack.imgur.com/gAMDW.png) Even after disabling the service in the App section, the service is still running and continues to drain battery: ![Screenshot of service disabled](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ICmxZ.png) And the NFC section of my settings is greyed out ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/OiRRM.png) Any idea of what's going on or how to diagnose this further?


Is there any WEP cracking application available for android? If not is WEP cracking technically possible with the API's and hardware available on your average android phone? This is a purely academic question please leave ethical arguments out of it.


Custom Kernels on Stock ROMs?

**The General Question** : Is it possible to install custom kernels on a Rooted Stock ROM? **The Example** : I have a Nexus 7 which I have rooted running 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean JRO03D) would it be possible to just flash a custom kernel, say this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831780, on my stock ROM using Clockwork Recovery? Sorry if this is obvious, but I've only really done it on custom roms, and I couldn't find a definite answer on the interwebs


Importing contacts from SIM card results in only mobile numbers, and no home numbers

I needed to reboot my phone, (Galaxy Ace, Android2.3), but wanted to save all my contacts. So I did the following:   * export contacts to SIM card    * reboot phone   * import contacts from SIM card The problem is that only one phone number for each contact came back in when I imported. (When you enter contacts in Android, the default 'first' number is a mobile, and the second number is labelled 'home'. Ever wonder why the phone displays "call mobile" even when the number is a landline? This is why.) Anyway, as I was saying, only the mobile or first phone number for each contact has been brought back in. Any suggestions? I have checked all the display options available.


Any way to resume corrupted download?

I faced the following problem 3-4 times when my files were not downloaded unsuccessfully. I usually download movies through my PC but I tried of doing it with my tablet, I assume that it will be downloaded in tablet fast as compare to the PC because PC is not turned on 24/7 and tablet is always on. Now when i start downloading everything goes normal but sometimes due to cache problem on my internet connection the website (through which I'm downloading) becomes unreachable for a couple of minutes or the website goes down for a couple of minutes, during that It says **Download unsuccessful** in my tablet. I know the problem is same in PC too but I use IDM (Download Manager) on my PC by which if there is any cache problem or any downtime on site. I can resume that later. But there is no resuming option for the unsuccessful download in Android tablet. If I manually turn the wifi off then it would not say unsuccessful download, It will just wait until i start the wifi again but If the source of download file goes down. It just :( My question is that is there any way, any application, any download manager for android which can help me :( ?       Thanks!


Galaxy Note 2 Locked

I was in 4.1.2 of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 which I unlocked using *#197328640# but today I updated to Kitkat Based DN3 ROM. It says "Emergency Calls Only" Is there a solution out? How about unlocking? DO I have to buy a new IMEI or is it free? Any help will be highly supportive. Thanks


No mobile network after JellyNoid on Galaxy Y

After installing JellyNoid on my Galaxy Y GT-S5360, everything seems to work fine except that I have no mobile network (it says mobile network not available). Any ideas how to fix this? I have a prepaid Telenor Hungary SIM card.


Google Voice Search Activation

I was wondering if there was any way I could activate Google voice search simply by saying OK Google while using any app on my phone. I tried searching the XDA forums and couldn't find what I was looking for so I figured someone here might be able to help me out. If not, thank you for reading this post.


Remotely control (see screen and tap) my Android - What application should I use?

There is RemoDroid - nice, but I can't remotely tap. There is TeamViewer for android - nice, but it's only for controlling (not for being controlled), at least for my device. What program should I use to remotely administer the device (see screen and tap remotely)? Primary use case is to assist installing and configuring some complicated application (like SIP client): `Just Install FooRemoteApplication: I'll connect and help you to install this.`


Galaxy Nexus bluetooth keyboard connectbot

I have recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Nexus on which I use ConnectBot to connect to servers over ssh. I have also bought a Apple bluetooth keyboard that I am currently using with the phone - and everything seems to be working properly. However I encounter some problems when it comes to some of the 'special' keys on the keyboard like Tab and Esc. Esc seems to be mapped to the 'back' key in Android. And Tab just doesn't seem to do what I want. It's especially a problem when I'm editing files in vim and I try to exit insert mode... Then I am actually telling android to leave ConnectBot... Any help is very much appreciated!


What's the most complete way to erase all the data from my phone so it cannot be recovered?

I just got my replacement Droid and will be sending my current Droid back to Motorola. I'm sure they are going to refurbish it and resell it. I've backed up everything and I'm going to be keeping my microSD card, but how to ensure that all the data is completely wiped off the internal memory so there is no chance that it can be recovered by someone else?


Can't access tethered server from Android browser. (Time out  or "URL blocked")

## **Synopsis:** Trying to access local web development server connected by WiFi to Android tether. Everything seems to be connected and operating correctly, but phone's web browser times out when accessing local server. **Context:** I've got an Android device running android-wifi-tether. It works as advertised. I connect to it from my Ubuntu 12.04 laptop running Apache 2.2.22. The laptop is manually configured to IP 192.168.2.100 in the hosts file. It can ping itself and access it's own web server through that address. The WiFi tether hotspot gives the laptop the same 192.168.2.100 address(Laptop was configured to match the hotspot address as a troubleshooting step, and could be wrong.) Using ping I can ping the laptop from the phone using the 192.168.2.100 address. Using portscan the phone shows port 80 open on the 192.168.2.100 address. So, everything looks like it's in place, but any attempt to browse to `http://192.168.2.100` fails after a few moments with a 504(Gateway time out) Any help would certainly be help. **Update:** I've install SSH and migrated to Nginx on the server. Portscan now shows ports 22 and 80 open. Using ConnectBot I can login and get my own shell on the server machine by IP address. This should indicate that the network is functioning properly. I've also install the Dolphin browser on the phone to help verify that it's not an issue with the browser. Still I am curious if the browser is actually looking for the address first within the hotspot's IP space, or if it's looking to the internet, where that address will always time out. I am very new to the Android scene. I would really appreciate some feedback as to how to get my phone browsing a tethered server. The workflow I'm looking for makes connection to a local server critical. Thanks again. **Solution** As I assumed, due to HTTP Proxy settings the web request was bypassing local addresses. I found that if I changed the tether network to 10.* IP range my provider responded with "access to this url has been blocked." That made it evident that something was blocking some requests, and more than likely also leaving the others to die out in the unroutable nether- net. Used HTTP Proxy Settings to clear out HTTP Proxy address.


Huawei EC 1260 does not work with HCL tablet Me U1 with OS Android 4

My USB internet dongle of 'TataIndicom Photon Plus' (HUAWEI EC 1260) does not work with HCL Me Tablet U1. The dongle does not connect the tablet with the network (internet) even after I followed instruction found at http://hclsupportservice.in/metablet/connectusbdongle-tablet-u1.htm However, the instruction does not mention my dongle model explicitly. (ie, the HUAWEI EC 1260). Any ideas to how I can connect it and gain internet connectivity?


Why is Caller ID not working since 4.0.4 update on Droid 4?

I have a Samsung Droid 4. I keep all information about my contacts in Google Voice. In the past, this has always worked seamlessly. However, since my phone updated it's operating system to version 4.0.4 last week, caller ID is no longer working. When people call me now, their telephone number shows up on the phone's screen. However, it doesn't match that phone number to their name from my contact list. Is anyone else experiencing this problem? What is the fix? Why did this happen?


Is it possible to restore a ClockWorkMod backup to an emulator

Is it possible to restore a ClockWorkMod backup to an Android emulator using a PC?


USB Internet is not working in sleep mode

I am using Micromax Funbook Pro. The USB Internet connection gets disconnected after the system goes into sleep mode after 1 minute. I want to keep the connection alive. Please help.


Why do I not get the new YouTube ui on my tablet?

I've got a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 running CyanogenMod 9-20121028-NIGHTLY-p4wifi and I downloaded the latest YouTube app from the Play Store. However, the app still uses the old ui with the 3d carousel, despite reporting a version number of 4.1.23. I had this same issue when running various versions of AOKP. Any thoughts?


How to remove app from wishlist?

How can I remove an app from wishlist? I clicked the add to wishlist button by mistake.. I'm looking for this but i can't find, is there a way? I tried to unistall the app, search in the app page and others places like the wishlist itself.


Be notified of an update to an app that is not installed

Is there any way to receive an update/new version released notification from the Play Store for an app that is not installed in my phone? I'm using 4.3 on a Nexus 4.


k9 doesn't sync mail folders properly

k9 doesn't sync my yahoo mail folders, I have about 20-ish folders and for some reason they don't sync with the phone. Could somebody please help with that problem? I have tried the debugging option that many said it would work on the forums but it didn't work for me.


Deleting or listing least frequently played songs in Google Play Music

I'm starting to hit the limits of my storage space. My device is mostly filled with music, so I'd like to remove songs I don't listen to anymore, without having to painfully scroll down the list and delete them one by one. Does Google Play Music have some way to at least list the least frequently played songs, or is there an additional music management app I should know about?


"Gmail has stopped" dialog

On my Samsung Galaxy S4 with Android 4.4.2, I get constantly a dialog saying "Gmail has stopped" (In french, actually : "Gmail s'est arrêté"). When I click OK, the message re-opens within less than a second. I tried to restart my device, to no avail. I still get the message. Anyone knows a solution? Edit: just an update on how things started: I wanted to kill a bunch of tasks and ran Advanced Task Killer. I probably left Gmail selected and so killed it with the tasks I wanted to get rid of. And all hell broke lose...


Magnetic compass correction

After updating to Android 4.4.3 the magnetic compass deviates by 90 degrees. This is more than a lttle bit and recalibrating did not help. Q1: Is this a common problem? Q2: Is there a fix or workaround?


Is Qi / wireless charging safe? Heightened temperature not an issue? (Nexus 7)

A friend of mine told me, like it was a fact, that qi (wireless) charging is not safe and it damages battery because it heats it. I just bought one charger, but would like to avoid damaging my Nexus. Could not find out any information about it on the internet though, which makes me even more sceptical, that it just might be a rumour of some kind. I am currently charging right now and it is getting kind of warm. The temperature according to a system monitor is just 32 degree Celsius. Seems normal to me.


get webpages from command line

How can I get the contents of a webpage from the command line? On my mac I use the `curl` command, but there is no such command for the android command line. what command do I use?


ICS messes up Hebrew text display on Galaxy S2

Follow up from this question... I just installed ICS on my Galaxy S2, and now the Hebrew display is messed up - the _nekudot_ are displayed slightly to the left of the letter to which they are supposed to apply. In my previous question I already did a hard reset, so that's not the answer. Here's a screenshot where you can see clearly how all the _nekudot_ are shifted to the left: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/sNzp9.png) Any idea how to fix this?


Media volume automatically goes to zero when removing headphones

Whenever I remove the headphone jack1 while I have some media playing2, the file stops (which is what I want and expect) but the media volume also goes down to zero (which is unexpected and I would prefer not to happen). If I pause the media file before removing the headphone jack this does not occur. Is this a setting I missed? Is there a way I can prevent it from happening, or do I simply need to remember to pause before removing the jack? * * * 1 Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0.4 (although this also happened with 4.0.2). 2 I have observed this with DoggCatcher and Google Music.


Install company's wireless certificate to Samsung Android 4.0.3. tablet

Trying to install all exported windows WEP Enterprise 802.1X Wireless certificates (.p12 extension) to a Samsung Android 4.0.3 tablet. With no certificate installer, Android certificate was installed from Google Play on the Tablet. The certificate file was opened, however, the error “No Certificates to Install” was displayed.


What the heck is wrong with my photos?

So ... I got this puppy. And he's _cute_ so I want to post pictures of him on the internet. I realize we could have a very long conversation about whether or not anyone wants to look at photos of my dang puppy, but I just want help uploading them. I am pretty sure the problem is the photos -- but if I try to upload them via the Tumblr App, it fails silently (no post is made, no error logged). Text posts go up just fine. If I try to go through the browser, I get an error: `error uploading photo` that doesn't clarify much. If I email myself the photo and edit it in an editor I can post it but that's not a great workflow. Has anyone else experienced this? Are there workarounds? I have an aging Samsung Galaxy S. Note: I tried opening a few phone camera photos on my laptop (in ImageMagick) and I'm getting a weird error. It is basically the same for the three photos:               Corrupt JPEG data: 1136 extraneous bytes before marker 0xd9     Corrupt JPEG data: 1129 extraneous bytes before marker 0xd9     Corrupt JPEG data: 1128 extraneous bytes before marker 0xd9      Why would my phone take corrupt photos?


Is there any way to flash the Voice mail app that comes with Sprint phones on a rooted phone?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 with CyanogenMod. If it is possible to get the voice mail app that it came with I want to flash it. Does anyone know how to do this or knows if it is even possible? Thanks


How to partition SD card in HTC One X?

I was trying to create `ext2`/`ext3`/`ext4` partitions on the SD card. I tried ClockworkMod recovery and it didn't work. Nothing seems to have happened. I also tried using MiniTool and that also failed. I tried both Disk Utility and GParted in Ubuntu and it still didn't work. For MiniTool, Disk Utility, and GParted, after I finished partitioning the partitions showed up on the computer OK, but when USB's disconnected the One X says that the SD card's corrupted. Has anybody done this? Or is there some other way to solve this? Or maybe it's not possible because the SD card is built-in? Thanks! * * * After some more playing around, it seems that the problem might be something related to a partition table. When there's no partition table, it works fine, but after I add a partition table it seems that the phone can't recognize the SD card anymore.


How to enable double-click

Is it possible to do double-click on Android like you do on a regular computer? Some websites require double-click to operate, and I was hoping I could do the same on Android and get a computer double-click behavior instead of Android double tap zoom.


Which music players support DAAP?

Which music players support DAAP? I can only find:   * DAAP Media Player   * SharePlay Does anyone know any others? I really don't understand why the popular music players don't support DAAP. I want to be able to stream my mp3 from my NAS to my phone :(


Text prediction - korean words S4

Since two days I have a problem with texting on my galaxy S4. Whenever I use English I got korean prediction instead of english ones. Reset of data doesn't help. How can I change it?


Move Files To SD Card

I have an Android Blu Studio 5.5 Device. By default, unlike the Galaxy devices, I'm allowed to install apps to SD Card (64GB). My question is the following. Is there an app that displays all files (downloads, logs, pictures, other downloads, etc) on device and says "Click here to safely move all memory on device to SD Card? By memory I mean files. I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything that's on my device because I literally want everything on my external SD Card.


How to modify a system configuration file on Android?

On an Android device I would like to modify /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf with as minimal side effects to the rest of the device as possible. (there are unexposed APIs in Android framework) Is it possible to just use a command line su executable to get permissions to modify the file? Can I do this without an unlocked boot loader? Would this be easier on a Nexus device?


HTC Desire - where are my photos

I was low on battery and my neice installed a programed to assist (can not remember the program). However she changed all my images onto my sd card. After that I assumed I lost all my old images as I could not find them. :( I removed my SD card to reset the phone and relised that one of the photos is showing on the gallery. Also my screen saver is also an old photo. However I can not access the photo as it says to installed the SD card. The problem is when I installed the SD card the images are not there. My niece does recall she changed something to say to save all the images onto the SD card, however sge can not remember if it was on the phone or part of the program. The issue is that I deleted the program when I realised i was still low on battery. Is there somewhere on the HTC desire that I can change images from the SD card as I can not find it.


Can I update my android system although the USB port is broken?

The USB port of my LG-p500 is not capable of exchanging data anymore (the device or any `dmesg` do not show up when connected to a computer). Charging still works, fortunately. Due to some annoying software bugs (Android 2.2, original LG supplied), I'd like to update the operating system to a newer Android version. Do I have any chance to upgrade? \---- EDIT ---- For completeness, I include a screen of the update notification screen (Menu -> Update notification). It says it is updated, but the version V10R_00 was the one supplied initially with the phone. Furthermore, it tells me to connect it to the _PC suite_ , a LG software. ![screen of update notification](http://i.stack.imgur.com/PCfbm.jpg)


I lost my phone but need to find it's IMEI. What places can I look?

I had a Nexus S but lost it or it was stolen. I need to find it's IMEI. I don't have the box or documentation either. I've checked exif data from photos taken with the phone. What other potential sources are there for it's IMEI?


How can I permanently disable (not uninstall) a stock app?

I want to disable some of the stock apps that I don't use (e.g. Drive, Keep). These are stock Android/Google apps, not third-party apps. When I attempt to disable them:   * I get a warning that disabling them may break things (I accept)   * I get a request asking if I want to install the factory version (I accept, because if I don't, they are not disabled)   * they are removed from the apps menu   * when I restart the device, the newer version is downloaded and the app is no longer disabled As a side note, other users on the same device (with their own accounts) may want use some of these apps. Can I disable them for my account only? If it matters, I'm running KitKat on a Nexus 7 (2012). * * * Disambiguation: I have not found a duplicate of this question because it is: a) about stock Android apps, not so-called stock apps from a third-party vendor b) about disabling these apps, which the system at first permits me to do, not uninstalling them


Acquire OOB data from android device

My android device is not a mtd (Memory Technology Device)device it uses mmc. I have already rooted the device. I want to acquire not only the user data but full image including OOB data. I came to know that using dd only acquire user data. nanddump utility acquires OOB but only with mtd. How can I acquire OOB data on my mmc device. Many thanks indi


Is there any way to use Viber on a tablet without a gsm module?

The tablet has a wifi, a microphone and a speaker. It would be ideal to make calls with, but Viber states it is incompatible. Is there any way around this?


Are there any issues if buying a Samsung Galaxy S3 without memory?

If I buy a phone without memory or minimal memory, can I change to a memory card that I buy somewhere else? I was thinking of a class 10 32gb or 64gb. Are there any concerns with doing it this way?


How to stop shuffle playing audiobooks and other non-music?

`.nomedia` hides it from the player, but I still want to be able to play it. Just not with the rest of my music.


Samsung Galaxy S Plus formatted itself

The past couple of days my Galaxy S Plus started lagging, and today all of sudden it got stuck. When I restarted it the phone was completely wiped, had no apps, no contacts, nothing. Now when I try installing any app it just says "Downloading" but nothing happens - nothing gets installed. I have no idea what is happening. Could some one tell me what I should do? It was on stock firmware when is locked up. I tried a soft reset; after clicking "Erase everything" nothing happens, it just shows the factory reset title on top and blank screen below. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/weEib.jpg) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/PLt5P.jpg) I also tried a hard reset without success. I took out the battery then held home volume up and power together while powering it on, but it just shows on screen "Ram Dump mode" and some other stuff. No menu shows up. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/cy6xp.jpg)


How can I save photos that I take with my Android's camera in a lossless format?

How can I save the images captured with my Android's camera in RAW or TIFF format? Are there any apps, ROM/kernel Modifications or other methods that will allow me to accomplish this? Technically I need to be able to save the RAW data or at least save them as TIFFs ~~however I am also open saving them as PNGs if RAW and TIFF are out of the question~~. Converting the natively saved jpegs to TIFF ~~or PNG~~ is not a suitable option for me. I have seen this question that states that RAW is not possible, however it is over a year old and I'm hoping something may have changed. I'm also broadening the scope to include other "lossless" options. I'm currently using a vzw version of the GS3 that is rooted and running a custom ROM. I regularly use the built in camera, Camera Zoom FX and Camera 360 and none of these seem to be capable of saving lossless images. **UPDATE:** I just found out that PNG does not save EXIF information so it is no longer a suitable option.