How to find the lost mobile when no tracker app is installed?

3 weeks ago, I lost my Samsung Galaxy Ace Dduos 6082. I don't have any tracker applications or any "if lost" applications installed. I'm looking for some tracker. I have IMEI number and Gmail installed in that. Is there any way to find my lost Samsung Galaxy Ace S6082?


How to access internal memory of HTC Wildfire Buzz with out starting phone

I have HTC Wildfire Buzz it is very sad to say that i deleted some system files in Internal memory and my htc wildfire can not start it will restart continue, but before deleting i have copied all system file in external memory(Memory Card) so please help me how to paste all files in internal memory system folder without starting phone


Connecting Xperia SL to my Mblaze dongle based internet using WiFi

I am able to set the WiFi connection between my Lenovo 5570 laptop having Windows 7 Home Premium and the Xperia SL with Android OS (Ice cream sandwich version). The problem is that I am not able to access the internet even though both the devices are connected with excellent signal strength. Kindly suggest the solution to rectify.   Is there any problem from my antivirus? I mean is that blocking the external devices to access it? I don't know how I can disable such things. As of now I am not getting any pop ups as such. **Additional information:** (from the comments, added here by Izzy)   * disabling the Firewall does not help   * disabling/uninstalling AntiVirus from the Laptop does not help   * mobile device only shows "connected" when configured with a static IP, but fails completely via DHCP (tries to configure the IP and then shows Limited connectivity)


Xperia Neo V not able to load OS

My Sony Xperia Neo V mobile cannot load the desktop screen, menus and all. The mobile gets started and shows the "SONY" and "XPERIA" splash screens. After that, again the phone gets restarted and displays the splash screens again. Can anyone please tell me if there is any problem occuring in the OS or in the hardware? Before it happens I kept my phone in my pocket which is in slightly wet. **SPECS:**   * Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11i)   * Build number / version - Android 4.1.B.0.587   * OS - ICS


shoutcast not working in android 2.2 - not even in latest winamp

I have spent for 30 hours searching for a solution, however, I need help. I want to provide live stream on an android phone with a user having to download an app. I have used shoutcast but that does not help and when i go to m.mysite.com and click play from android browser it gives unsupported format. however, this site: http://stream.radiojavan.com/radiojavan if I go to it, and then from android browser it plays the stream. Any help will be a great help.


How can I scrobble my music to Last.fm?

Is there any way to scrobble the songs I listen to on my Android phone to Last.fm?


Can you use the screen on a Samsung Galaxy S as camera flash for the front facing camera?

The Samsung Galaxy S doesn't have a camera flash, are there any apps for Samsung Galaxy S to make use of the front camera and screen as a camera flash? For a samsung galaxy s android phone. could that work? I couldn't find one. it would be useful.


Can I use Kies with a Samsung Nexus S?

Kies is not detecting my Samsung Google Nexus S phone. Any idea why? I want to use Kies to sync my outlook contacts and calendars.


why big sized images.show at low resolution in webview?

Example: http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/up_goer_five.png Opening that xkcd comic will show it in such a lower resolution on my nexus one that i can't even read the text. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/VDmyI.png) Edit: This happens regardless of any network agent messing up with my data. I tested via Wifi, serving a big image in my own webserver in my own local area network. Also, happens on every browser, hence why i think it is a webview issue. Tested on Stock and Dolphin. I notice this issue since the earlier 2.3 official roms, even though now i'm usig cyanogen nightly.


Is there a way to display calendar notifications without having to unlock the screen?

For SMS there is an application called SMS popup which will display the message over the lock-screen. Is there anything similar for calendar notifications that allows you to clear or snooze the notification without having to unlock the screen?


Free Wifi from businesses: I'm connected, but I can't surf the Net - can't open their intro page

Some businesses like coffee shops have free wifi and I don't have to type in a password. And my Android device can connect rather quickly. But some businesses have a signup/intro page that must open up before I can surf the Net. Normally, I click on their accept button and I can start surfing. Sometimes, my Android produces a message to ask me if I want to open the sign- up/intro page and I click on it and I can start surfing. But sometimes, nothing happens after I'm already CONNECTED. I open the browser icon (blue globe) and most of the time, nothing happens. Is there an app where I can open up the business' sign-up page without any problems?


Android Wear - How to change device the watch is paired with?

I have an LG G Watch, which was paired to my Nexus 4 phone with the Android Wear app, and was working perfectly. I then got a new Nexus 5, and I wanted to switch everything (accounts, &c) to it. However, when I tried to pair the G Watch using the Android Wear app on the new phone, it didn't appear in the list of possible devices (even after unpairing it from my old phone). The only way I found to do this was with the "Reset Device" option in the G Watch, but this loses "local" data (such as the number of steps, and other configuration). Is there a less destructive way to accomplish this?


I upgraded my TCL Idol X (S950) to Android 4.2.2 bu now power button doesn't turn on?

I upgraded my TCL Idol X (S950) to Android 4.2.2 bu now the power button doesn't turn on?? I have to hold down the power button for more than 10 secs and reboot in order to turn on the phone after it goes into sleep mode (and even then it doesn't always turn on). Is there a fix for this? before I upgraded the firmware to 4.2.2 it was working fine...why oh why did I upgrade!!??!!@#!$# Can someone please help? thank you!


How to show screen display during phone call on HTC Wildfire?

I have started using the HTC Wildfire, and have a small niggle with it. When making a call, the screen blacks out to conserve power. This makes it awkward when you have to enter a number i.e. for an automated phone call response. Is there a setting to display the screen during a call?


Stuck in USB-debugging mode

I turned on usb-debugging on my HTC One X just to see if I could identify it when using Android SDK. Now the usb-debugging mode always shows up when I connect the phone to my Windows and Linux computer. I have Android 4.1.1 on it; it's not rooted. The settings in developer options is off for everything. Developer options itself is also set to off. Despite this, I always get a notification on my phone that it has connected in usb- debugging mode when I connect with usb-cable. When I check the developer options, they are mysteriously set to on again. When I try to change the settings for the usb connection, I get the settings for Portable hotspot & tethering and not the settings to charge or use mass storage. Strange! This behavior prevents me from using the mass storage option. On my Linux computer, I cannot see any files on the device. Are there any global configurations/settings I can clear to fix this? What else should/could I do?


Cut and paste not working on Samsung Note 10.1?

I recently bought a Samsung Note 10.1 tablet. It has Android 4.0.4 (model number `GT-N8000 / N8000XXLGA`). All is fine, but I cannot understand why the cut and paste do not work. Is this a known problem? Can I update to a newer version or something...? Every application in which I try to copy/cut & paste from just crashes. This is extremely annoying and I've been trying to find a solution online for about a week now. Any ideas...?


Why do linux commands not work properly on android?

> adb shell     sh-4.1$ ls -F     -F: No such file or directory      -F switch works fine on my Ubuntu. Why doesn't it work on android?  Is there a way to make it work?


Why can't I get root access from shell?

> adb shell     sh-4.1$ su     Permission denied      I have rooted my phone successfully. I know this because I'm able to install apps on SD card and I have a program called SD Maid that is able to operate with root permissions.


Silencing a Whatsapp group

I would like to stop receiving new message notifications from a certain Whatsapp group. Is it possible? **Clarifications:**   * I don't want to leave the group.   * I don't want to turn off all Whatsapp notifications. There are other groups from which I still want to get notifications.   * I don't want to just mute the notification sound. What I want is to get rid of the group's notifications entirely.


Netflix refusing to log in, tried all the typical solutions

Just got my new tablet, tried to get netflix running. I took the following steps.   1. Installed netflix, got 15001 error    2. Ran system update, I am now completely up-to-date, error no longer occurs    3. attempted to sign in, got the following error message:  "we're unable to connect you to netflix please try again later"   4. cleared cache, deleted local data, got the same error message   5. uninstalled app, reinstalled, got the same error message   6. uninstalled app, restart tablet, installed app. Got the same error message I only get this error message when using the correct username/password, using a bad one gives an appropriate error. So it's not a connection issue, just an authentication one. I have no idea what else to try.


YouTube app won't display the same search results as the desktop version

The main problem I've been having is that searching for "Stairway to Heaven" and a few other songs on the app returns only covers, live performances, etc; Only when I search on my laptop do I get the actual song. Is there any way to get past this issue? I'm using an Xperia Miro ICS 4.0, and the default YouTube app.


Facebook Android - Too Many Server Redirects Error

I have posted a bit.ly link on Facebook, which got converted to an epi.us link (it was an epicurious.com link to begin with). Everything works as normal in most cases, but on the Facebook Android app, there is an error when I click on the link. It states: > Data Connectivity Problem - The page contains too many server redirects This is with the latest update to Facebook (just updated today 12/8/11). I am running Android 2.2 (Froyo). Is this something that can be fixed by using a different url shortener?


How can I boot my Epic 4G Touch into CWM?

Rooted using http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EwEYVB_ut4 process. Boot in cwm and the enter button (power button) doesn't work or is locked. Long press of button will reboot the device though. Downloaded latest cwm via ROM Manager and hit "Restart into Recovery" from the ROM Manager UI. Power button still doesn't work in cwm, except for long press. Now though, the device will only boot into cwm. Pulled battery, start and same thing... cwm. Reapplied http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EwEYVB_ut4 and still have the same issue, device restarts into cmw only AND the power button only works on long press so I can't wipe and install any other ROMs on my SD to try to get out of this.


EeePad Transformer ADB problems with drivers on Windows7 x64

Sorry for the cross-post (http://stackoverflow.com/questions/8185773/eeepad- transformer-adb-problems-with-drivers-on-windows7-x64)... I was told this is a better place for my question. I have 2 Windows7 x64 machines. One of them has got both drivers (ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface and Transformer TF101) and when i run adb devices I get the device listed as expected. The other one has only got one of the drivers (ie. the ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface is not there and there is no unknown devices or apparent problems in Device Manager). Any ideas?


Is there a "hardware reset" for the Galaxy S?

I have had my Samsung Galaxy S for less than a year, and never did anything like rooting it. Just normal use. About 60 minutes ago I opened from it's "sleep" state to check a web page and left it on my desk where it went to "sleep". Now about 10 minutes ago, I tried to open it again, but it's dead. Touching the screen doesn't bring up anything. I press and hold the power button which doesn't do anything. I don't remember the battery being low, but I plugged it in anyway. The recharge screen doesn't come up and it still won't start even with the power cord plugged in. What can I do ? Is there some kind of hardware reset I can do ?


How to set a Google Plus photo as a contact-picture?

One of my _Google Plus_ contacts has some great photos from a recent family reunion I was unable to attend. I would like to use a number of these as contact photos on my Android device (Galaxy Nexus GSM w/ CyanogenMod 10.0). I have the latest Google+ app. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a way to DO anything with the photos, whether setting them as contact photos or saving them to the device. The Google+ app likewise does not show up as an option when setting a contact photo and choosing an app to select a picture with. **How can I set a picture from the G+ app as a contact photo?** I would like to set the pictures on the phone rather than from my computer because that way it keeps much higher resolution versions than setting them through the gmail contacts functions.


Custom ringtone for particular contact in 4.4.3

I am using nexus 5 with 4.4.3. I tried to keep the custom ringtone for contacts. I am able to keep custom ringtone for a particular contact with no problem. But when I choose `none` ( **ringtone with no sound** )from the list of ringtone available, when the particular contact calls the default ringtone is ringing rather than the `none` ringtone. How to keep `none` ringtone.


Android-adapted BusyBox binary for rooted phone

I would like to place a place BusyBox on my rooted Android phone, and I would like to have a version that has "sh" as an alias for "ash" so that I can replace the standard _/system/bin/sh_ with a symlink to _busybox_. Also, I'd be nice to have it always read in _/system/etc/profile_. Of course, I could just compile BusyBox myself, but I feel there should be a "default" BusyBox binary for Android that does all that. Is there?


How can I type special symbols on my Android device like ☺ or ♥ as a regular character?

How can I make special symbols on my Samsung Galaxy SII, like ☺ or ♥?


Jellybean 4.2 update fails in middle of download for nexus 7

I have received the jellybean 4.2 update request 2 times. Both times I have pressed the update button and both times it has failed in the middle of the process. No error messages. After a few minutes, it goes back to the regular home screen. Any idea on how I can fix this so as to update to 4.2? Much appreciation.


Pictures converting to MMS when they didn't use to

I have a motorola XPRT and it recently updated and now pictures convert to mms and they didn't used to... Any ways to fix this problem?


Samsung Galaxy S3 “Not registered on network”

It had stock 4.0.4 -> could call. I've flashed FoxHound ROM -> after a while, when I try calling, it says "Not registered on network" . Tried GalaxSim, but everything looks ok. Restored back to stock and tried another SIM -> same error. Do you have any clue? I cannot make any phone calls, nor access the internet.


Android - “SIM card doesn't allow a connection to this network” ERROR

I have a problem with my Xperia X10 (U20i). I purchased it new. It worked fine for a week or so, then I switched to another network operator. When I try to connect automatically it says "Registered on network" but there is no signal. I changed 3 sim cards so far. Still the same. When I put the sim card in another phone that also works, the other phone manages to find the signal. I put back the sim card in my Xperia, it works fine until for some reason I have no signal and the circle continues. I love my phone, I want it to work, with this provider. I am very annoyed. The network provider doesn't know what could it be, they blame the phone. But the phone works with other providers with no problem so I assume it is something else. I did a factory settings restore, I checked for updates. I want to fix it, this issue drives me crazy and I don't want to let it go, I want to FIX it.


What to check when buying a used device

I'm thinking about buying a used Android device and I want to know what should I check on the device before I buy it? Is there an app or something that does some sort of testing on the phone? Are there any problematic parts that I should check?


Connecting a HDE keyboard to a Kindle Fire

I brought a HDE keyboard: > Connects to your 7" tablet via USB 2.0 A-Type Male Adapter. Please make sure > your tablet has a USB Type A Female to accept this plug type. Also, your > device must have a USB host in order for the keyboard to function. Please > consult the manufacturer of your tablet for those details. for my Kindle Fire 1st Generation. I got the adapter to connect the A female to USB micro on the Kindle. Of course I didn't read all the through on this one, because I now need to have a host USB connection in order for the keyboard to work with the Kindle. Any advice or do I have to ditch the keyboard and mark it as a bad deal?


How to get rid of "SD Card blank or has unsupported filesystem" notification

My Samsung Galaxy S II phone crashed and after I restarted it, there was an SD card notification icon that says "SD Card blank or has unsupported filesystem" with the only option of formatting the card. However, ~~the contents of the SD card like photos taken or videos is accessible just fine~~ **UPDATE: the card seems to be corrupt, at least it's not visible from my computer.** I'll try formatting it.


How do you remove words from Swype's dictionary?

I know how to remove words from Swype's user dictionary. I want to know how to remove words from Swype's built-in dictionary. I get very frustrated with all these random words that I know I'll never use! I can't tell you how many times I've had the word "Getty" show up instead of the word "get". If there is really no way of removing words from Swype's built-in dictionary I'll probably need to find an alternative. That's probably another question though.


Exchange Inbox Doesn't Sync

I am using the default mail client exchange. The client syncs all folders except my Inbox. It synced one time on Jan 10 when I set it up and that was the only successful sync. All other Exchange folders are syncing ok. I just don't get it. There was a google hit suggesting reducing the size of one's inbox, but mine is small -- a dozen messages? Manually syncing the Inbox also does not work.   * OS: 2.2    * Phone: HTC Incredible What other information can I provide? Any advice?


Where does Google Play Store put downloaded apps?

I want to know where Google Play stores downloaded **.apk** files. I've heard that Google Play doesn't send you an `.apk` file and installation is completely online. Is it true?


Add new Locale on android 2.2 HTC Wildfire phone

I entered a competition and won an HTC Wildfire. However it's branded french. i've changed the language to English, but under 'Select Language' it says 'English (France)'. Several apps also tend to think i'm in france some of the time. How can i add/change the locale to be whatever english is normally for a United Kingdom phone?


Is there a way to control app execution environment?

Is there some way of controlling how an installed application communicates over the network and writes data to disk? Let's say I have an application that will handle sensitive data, but it comes from a third party so I can't control the implementation. Is it possible to provide some kind of environment where I can run the app and make sure that the data it writes to disk is encrypted and that its communication over the internet is secure? Like running it in a virtual machine that I control or forcing it to use some kind of framework I've created?


What exactly is this App Data that is being backed up to Google?

Anyone know exactly what "app data" consist off? I'm refering to the new App Data-backup adapter that Google pushed out a while ago. I have a notes application. From what I can see, it don't save the notes to the memory card unless I choose to export them. Question is, are the notes saved in the data folder and are my (very private) notes therefor somewhere within the Google cloud now? (This backup happened behind my back - I have all sync adapters turned off, but this one was installed silently and of course enabled by default. I'm not comfortable at all with this.)


One device does not show on Google Play

I just purchased two identical Android tablet for my kids, running ICS 4.0, both using the same gmail account. I have the Google Play store installed on both of them, but only one of them show on my Devices list on Google Play. I could not find a way to make the second device show on the site. As I said, they are using the same gmail account and sharing the same site- specific password (as I use two-factor authentication). What can I do to make the second device show on the Device list so I can send app to both of them? Persio


default video player for youtube

I really want to change the video player when viewing youtube videos in the browser. It always plays videos using the default android vid player and I want to change it with mvideoplayer. help please?


Samsung Galaxy Note II slow startup

My Galaxy Note II used to statup in 5-6 seconds normally.   But yesterday when i switched on the device after charging it, it took almost 14-15 seconds for my home screen to show up.   I am pretty sure that i didnt install anything new. The device is not rooted.   Is there anyway i can check what might be making the startup slow?


Android power Usage - How to monitor

TL;DR: Is there some reasonably time-efficient way to find out what programs cause Android OS Services to drain battery? * * * On a regular basis I find that some app causes my phone to run hot and drain battery within a few hours while the screen is turned off. While it helps to uninstall all non-essential apps in the worst cases, I still face heavy battery drain after stripping the phone down to those I find most essential - we are speaking here about at least 3 days standby when just lying around at home vs less than 8 hours when used actively for one hour, with active usage draining about 30-40% of the battery life, and background processes draining the rest. When using builtin battery statistics or any app that reports battery statistics, whether it is by showing details on CPU usage, wakelocks or just some overall battery use estimate, I find the statistics to be pretty much useless: Top of the list is always "Android OS" and, since introduced, Google Services with the next couple of entries, at a fraction of those OS-related listings being apps that I have actually actively used in the foreground for prolonged time. Basically, the mishaving apps seem to misbehave by delegating to Operating System services and no App I have yet tried (maybe even due to OS limitations) was able to split out what app has been requesting these services to do work, making battery statistics basically useless. And for trying out each app by "uninstalling, running phone for a while, reinstalling"... frankly, who has THAT amount of time? What's more, being unable to identify battery wasters from among the apps that I need installed, I cannot even file bug reports if they are misbehaving on my device. Is there some possibility in Android to find out what app is really misbehaving rather than being told "its the OS, give up"?


How to take screenshot in Sony Xperia Neo l without third party app?

Since `volume-down` \+ `power key` doesn't work, is it possible to take screenshots on Sony Xperia Neo l? If so, how?


How to upgrade to Android 2.2 [Samsung GT i5800]?

I have a Samsung GT i5800 with original Android firmware and an offical Windows 7 PRO/64bit machine and a Samsung USB cable that I got with the phone.      **How can I update it offically to a fresher version of Android?** [I read that Android 2.2 was alread out for this phone at Jan-Apr this year..so I thought it would be a very wise thing to upgrade it! OK.] Because it looks like Kies can't upgrade the phone....this is "funny"...      Here is what I have on the phone: http://i.imgur.com/Zho9Q.jpg \- Android 2.1update1      Here is the Kies version on the machine: http://i.imgur.com/I6R4q.jpg \- 2.0.3.11082_152 up-to-date      Here is the message from Kies that it cannot update the phone: http://i.imgur.com/VeGUE.jpg sorry, it's in hungarian..      :(   p.s.: I tried to: reboot the win7 machine, Kies has a troubleshooting part, I tried it. What else are there?


Is there any way to control the stereo balance of the audio playback

I cant find any controls/settings that allow this...not all of us have perfectly balanced ears


Enterprise (802.1x) WiFi causing excessive battery drain?

In the past week, realised that WiFi at work (using 802.1x auth) has been draining my battery like crazy. Here are some stats I took over the past few days:               Case   Connection       Duration     Battery left      A      802.1x Wifi      ~10hrs          0%      B      3G               ~17hrs         46%      C      WPA2 Wifi        ~1d 11hrs      34%      In all three cases, usage was light: occasional checking of email, sms or two, short phone call etc. If anything, probably used the phone more in case B&C - played some light games. The odd thing is this crazy battery drain has only been happening in the past week or so - used to be at 20% after ~15hours when connected to 802.1x Wifi. Does anyone know why Enterprise/802.1x WiFi is causing significant battery drain? edit: Device details - HTC Desire running Nikez 4.2.1 (Evervolv-Turba-3.2.0p3) edit2: Screenshots: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9907360/battery/battery.html


How to call GTalk to GTalk from Android?

I need it badly. I know Google voice is there, but it's not available in India. **Clarifications**   Need any good client application (Google Talk / Jabber client) that supports voice calls to and from GTalk users. Thanks @Matthew


Export Google Calendar App Data

Is there a way to export all the data from the google calender app? For whatever reason, my google account has been suspended, and while I desperately try and sort this out I'm seeing what my phone can do for me. Because of this, I'm unable to to access the calendar online, but the apps cache still has quite a lot of events and data - if I could back this up some how that would be awesome!


What can cause the Oct 2011 OTA update of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 to fail?

I'm using a Galaxy Tab 10.1 3G (GT-P7500), Android 3.1, Baseband version P7500XXKG7, Build HMJ37 P7500XWKG9, rooted. (I got it _with_ 3.1 and TouchWiz preinstalled.) A few weeks ago, I got a notification about an OTA update. The only information I get about this update is:               Update details (9.61MB)     Improved stability.      Trying to install this update reproducibly fails. It downloads, then asks me whether to install. I confirm, and it tells me that it will reboot the device. The device reboots. During the reboot animation, I see a low-resolution progress bar that runs until about 25%. Then it reboots again, I enter my PIN and it tells me: "Failed to update firmware. Try again using PC software (Kies) or visit a Samsung service centre". It does not give me any details as to why it has failed. I connected DDMS to the device during the update, but (as expected) it doesn't show anything during that phase. I don't know how to get any additional reporting as to why the update failed. I can't connect the device to Kies either. Again, it doesn't report the problem. Kies notices when I connect the device, then says: "Reconnect the device in Samsung Kies (PC Studio) mode.Current connection mode not supported by Kies." (sic!) What can cause an OTA update to fail?


Why does my phone vibrate when service is lost?

My phone (Huawei x1) has started vibrating whenever I lose service and is really annoying. Does anyone know of anyway to fix this? Or maybe there is a setting I accidentally changed to allow this


How to unroot my TF101

The backlight on my Asus Transformer broke and i need to send it in for repair. I bought the tablet used already rooted. I have no idea which root it is, and I can't see anything on the screen. I tried unrooting using the method provided here, but it didn't detect my device. Also it won't go into APX mode and I can't see anything that's happening on the screen. I was thinking I could connect the tablet to a TV, but I don't want to purchase an HDMI cable before I have a sure method that will unroot my tablet. The serial starts with B6O, and since it's the backlight that's broken I can still see very limited parts of the screen.


Determine if my Galaxy is 8 GB or 16 GB

I just got my Galaxy from eBay. The auction said it's 16GB, but I am afraid I was a fraud victim; I'm checking at Settings->SD card and device storage->USB storage, and Total memory says 5.01GB. Am I missing something?


How to prevent Samsung Tab 10.1 from turning display on by itself?

I just bought this Galaxy Tab 10.1 with Android 3.2 and while I love it, one thing drives me nuts - every time I turn the screen off using power button, the screen comes back on in a minute or so. I went through all display settings and haven't found anything relevant. Any ideas how to stop that madness?


Keyboard shows when getting an incoming call

I have an LG Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.1 and have a strange problem. When I got an incoming phone call the keyboard is displayed and won't go away. This is a rather big problem since it obscures the area which allows me to accept the phone call. Is there anyway in which I can stop this happening? This is my first Android device so I am still pretty new to it.


How can I link my contacts?

I have two Gmail accounts and an Outlook account. How can I sync my contact lists and link them together so I don't have to manually add/update the same contact in each?


How do I get a gmail account on my htc cha cha?

I live in China and when I go to accounts it's not an option to add a gmail one, any software i can download? /: help please.


adb doesn't detect my Defy (Motorola MB525) after I call adb kill-server (rageagainstthecage exploit). Any ideas?

I'm trying cyanogen's mod approach to root my Defy. I **can** do `adb shell`, it works as intended. But after I run `adb kill-server` and try an `adb shell` I get               error: device not found      It seems my phone just decides to not be connected anymore when I call `kill- server`. I need to **physically** reboot it and start everything again. This is the complete command session I did:               [~]$ adb devices     List of devices attached      0A3AA8D5195599849BN device          [~]$ adb shell           $ exit     [~]$ adb kill-server     [~]$ adb start-server     * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *     * daemon started successfully *     [~]$ adb devices     List of devices attached           [~]$ adb shell     error: device not found     [~]$      This is driving me nuts. I've searched about this problem, but there simply isn't a solution in entire Google's database. I want to use this rageagainstthecage root approach because I can see the exploit source, I'm a little nervous about using something in my personal phone that I don't know what it does (an explanation about rageagainstthecage, and a compact explanation)... Anyone here at SE network have seen a similar problem - or have a suggestion? I'm doing this in a Macbook Pro machine (OS X 10.6.8). My phone has Android 2.2.1. (PS: Even without using the exploit, just doing `adb kill-server` and `adb start-server`, my cell phone isn't shown anymore on `adb devices`, thus receiving `error: device not found`. So this seens to be a problem with `adb kill-server`)


Will Asurion charge me for my replacement phone if I've rooted it

I have an android phone with Sprint which I dropped and cracked the screen. I have insurance, and they've already sent me a new phone. However, my old phone is rooted and has CyanogenMod on it. Will they charge me for the full cost of the phone (instead of just the deductible) when they find that my phone is rooted/has CyanogenMod on it? I don't see why they would, because which ROM it had wouldn't prevent the screen from getting cracked, but I want to know if I'll have to flash it back to factory stuff before sending it back to Asurion.


How can I connect to my home VNC server via its hostname?

as asked in the Android chat room. At home I have a remote-access VNC server set up (running UltraVNC server). My current Android VNC app, called, funnily enough `androidVNC` will only accept IP addresses to connect to. This is fine when using it inside the home, but as I want to access it from outside, my external IP address is dynamic, so when I save the settings one day it may be different the next day. I have a domain, `home.example.co.uk` that is set up for the web server also running on that machine. If I open the ports in my home router, how can I connect via the server hostname (`home.example.co.uk:5900`, or similar)? If it requires a new VNC client, so be it.


Disconnect phone's built-in Mic while using Bluetooth A2DP adapter

I am using an A2DP adapter (similar to NoiseHush N550) to speak and listen to my Nexus One (running 2.2-froyo). It works fine, except that I noticed that the Nexus One's microphone(s) are still active, picking up ambient noise, when what I really want is that the A2DP's microphone (which is closest to my mouth) will be the only one active. Is there a way to tell Android to use **only the Bluetooth microphone** and mute the two built-in microphones?


how can i repair samsung galaxy s duos 2 GT-S7582 no sim card/no service

i already tried installing stock firmware the new and the old firmware philippine GLOBE but still nothing happen still no sim card/no service .. when i try to call it says "not registered to the network" please anyone help me .. even just advice what to do ..


Disabling Verizon Galaxy S4 from sending usage data back to Verizon

Its come to my understanding that Verizon gets information about how you use your phone reported back to it. Information such as "Amount of data used for Facebook, Snapchat, Netflix" etc. I know Verizon can always see the amount of data I used, but I'd rather keep the specific content/origination of the data private. A friend told me that I can "root my phone and disable that reporting" but I didn't get all the information. I wanted to ask this community:   1. How to disable reporting back (hopefully without rooting the phone)   2. If rooting is required, what the most effective way of accomplishing all this is? For some reason, googling around for this issue has given me no information! (I am a bit shocked at that as I figure it'd be a hot topic now-a-days). FYI - In case you are curious, I do feel how I use data is a private matter and unless a company issues a warrant, should not look at the type of traffic I carry. Its just a principal I live by. Note - Just in case, I am sure Verizon isn't specifically sniffing my packets. My concern is Verizon seeing things like: 100 Mbs on Facebook 200 Mbs on Snapchat 500 MBs on Netflix etc It just feels weird to me that they can see this information. I'd like to disable that reporting. Lastly: I'm using a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 running KitKat 4.4.2, Kernel vs 3.4.0.


Can I stop Google Goggles from automatically searching after OCR?

I recently had need to OCR a screenshot I had taken of my phone. I went to Google Play to find an app to do that, when I noticed that one of them was tagged "goggles". That reminded me of the Google Goggles app, which I already had installed. So I decided to see whether or not Goggles would work on an image that had already been taken. I found that it could, and it did successfully OCR the portion of the image that I needed. The annoying thing was that it, quite without my permission, took that OCR'd text and did a Google search on it. It had no reason do to that, and I'm glad I wasn't OCR'ing any really personal data. So my question is: Is there any way to stop Goggles from doing the automatic search, or should I look for another OCR app?


KNOX in the background is downloading large files

I find KNOX is downloading 100mb every couple of days. Is there a way to manually tell android 4.3 NoteII when to update KNOX, know what the updates performed are, or know the implications of deactivating it. I have instructed the system to only update over wi-fi but I have several hundred MB updated daily I'd like to have better insight to what is going on with my smartphone and not so in tuned user.


How to install google apps when android built from source

I added a kernel module to the msm flo kernel. I built android JB from source for my Nexus 7(flo). I flashed the device with the built OS. I can add 3rd party apps for which I have apks or I could add them to the source tree. But I can't add google apps or anything from the play store. I can't add my google account under settings->add accounts since it doesn't exist. I tried installing google play store by downloading the apk to my machine and installing it with apk. Play store does install, but play store crashes as soon as I click on it. Is there anyway to fix this issue? I am using ubuntu 14.04


How to unbrick Nexus 7

I bought this tablet on Jan 7, 2013, and have allowed it to update whenever it asked, but I can't tell you what version of Android is has now. However, instead of the "X", I see four colored balls that move into the center, become one white one, and then move out... I have used it happily since then, until a week ago. I had recently installed an anti malware program, and that may be part of the problem. While I was websurfing, without warning, it went to boot: it went black screen, the four colored balls came in from the edges, and did the usual boot thing. Forever. So, I held down the power button til it shut off (I hadn't powered down in a while...mea culpa), and tried a reboot. Still did te 4-ball X thing forever. So, I held the power, up AND down volume, and got the screen with the recovery/start/reboot options that you can scroll thru with the volume buttons. Start and Reboot got me back to forever-booting. So, I tried recovery. I tried deleting cache: it said it did it. I rebooted, still looped. So...I bit the bullet, and did the "factory reset, lose all data" option. It said it did delete everything (so it's talking to me and making sense). So then I rebooted, expecting the welcome screen...IT'S STILL BOOT LOOPED!! OK, so what can I do next? Is there a solution? Thanks for ANY help!!


How to print to CUPS (running on another computer in the LAN)?

How to print from Android to CUPS (running on another computer in the LAN)? (CUPS (Common Unix Printing System/Server) is of course already set up to accept requests over the LAN.) Preferably, without relying on proprietary software.


Back up files on a pattern locked phone

A friend of mine tried to guess my pattern so my phone got locked, asking for gmail account and password. The thing is that i used to use a program for keyboard symbols cause one of the symbols there is $. However the phone is locked so i cannot use this program. I cannot write my password down. Am i doomed to factory reset? i can't remember if i have usb debugging enabled and my GT-B5512 is not rooted. I have literally searched everywhere for $ but i can't find it!!! Is there a way to connect my phone to pc in order to use its keyboard? Or another way to solve this?


Is it possible to selectively limit background data usage?

I have a sufficient data-plan so I've never worried about this... tomorrow though, I'm travelling abroad. Due to this, I will have restricted 3g usage. Are there any apps or Android settings to prevent certain applications from syncing in the background while allowing others to work unrestricted? For example, if I only want to use WhatsApp or check emails, without "Android OS" or Facebook playing around online, would this be possible? If I could have this as a "roaming only" profile/mode would be an advantage. If I could also allow these applications to run as normal when WiFi is available, that would be a bonus! My device is not rooted and I would prefer not to root it to achieve this. Are there any apps or solutions to achieve this?


How can I save notes taken in the Galaxy Ace's Notes 2.0 application to restore after a system reset?

I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 running 2.3.3 and I took a lot of notes in the default Notes 2.0 application. I want to reset the system and I need to back them up somehow before I perform the reset.


Is there an Android calendar with limited security permissions?

I've just bought an entry-level Samsung Europa, running version 2.2. I'm technically-minded but new to this OS. I'd like to find a calendar that runs in limited security permissions, so that my calender isn't synced to anywhere over the internet. I am happy to take responsibility for my own backups. I have signed up for a Google account to run the stock Calendar app (it mandates it), to access Google Maps and to access the market. I've set the Google account to "Sync is OFF" in General Sync Settings, and I've turned off Auto Sync. I've kept Background Data turned on, and turned off Google syncing in the Calendar options. I am hoping this combination of settings means that my calendar will not be copied off the device, though I'm not confident this is the case. I wasn't aware until after purchasing that app-level security permissions could _not_ be modified in Android - some light research just now suggests that one needs to root the device to get that feature. (I may well do that, but I want to get a working set-up first). Since the sandbox permissions for Calendar are _do what you want_ , I've been looking at alternatives. **Jorte Calendar** requires wide permissions, and **Smooth Calendar** looks like it just relies on the standard Calendar app as storage, as I think does **GO Calendar Widget**. I'm okay with _limited_ data flowing to Google/Microsoft/BigCorp - such as map usage or market searches. But I'd plan to avoid using remote storage for private data: my contacts, texts, calendaring and so forth (there's something about Calendar refusing to start without a Google or FB account that is a touch irksome). I could use a local calendar on my old Sony K660 without wondering if it was being copied without consent - are there calendar apps that will do this? Or is rooting & resetting perms for Calendar my best option? _Addendum_ : in Privacy Settings, I've turned off Back Up My Data. Turning it on then off again reveals this dialogue box message: _Are you sure you want to stop backing up your settings and application data and erase all copies on Google servers?_. So that's a reassurance that file system data won't get synched by the stock OS - just Contacts and Calendar to go `:-)` _Post Addendum_ : I suggested in the comments that I might use the Corporate feature, in which one can add a Microsoft Exchange account. However this appears sadly to be subject to similar privacy objections that I apply to the Google account requirement. The user is asked for an email and password, and is confronted with this message: > By activating this application you accept that part of your mobile phone > data (comprising IMEI and model name) will be stored, processed and used by > Samsung for the purpose of reporting activation of the application to the > licensors of the application software itself. Such data held by Samsung will > be dealt with strictly in accordance with Samsung's privacy policy. A copy > of the policy is available upon request. Continue? Admittedly this is a small privacy risk compared to the wholesale copying of a calendar or contacts, but it still emphasises the point that the corporate storage of ones data is essentially mandatory. (Added here for the benefit of search engines on this topic.) That said, it may still be worth a go. For those of us without access to a real private Exchange server, one would need to find something to emulate one, so that the Google account can be removed. Once I've settled into using the phone, I will look into these alternatives \- and this in particular. Also of interest is package support in some Linux distributions \- not much for OS X yet, but I will keep on looking!


Samsung I5700 restarting

My I5700 is keep restarting (after sumsung logo slide bar running then restart). Note:- It was slow working before but when i try to make factory defaults by Hold Down+Call+Power button after this procedure, its trying to restart but failed. Pls. some one help me?


Android Tablet Restored, Can't Reinstall Same Apps

My Android tablet 'broke'. Sent it in to the OEM and they fixed it under warranty and shipped it back. Now, when I go to re-install certain apps, they won't install to my tablet because Google Play says they're "already installed". But the OS was reloaded and they are no longer installed. How do I re-install my apps without repaying?


recovery mode works but cant select option galaxy i9000

I am trying to update my rom and install carbon-rom. i have put the zip on the sdcard rebooted into recovery mode by pressing vol up +home +power. I can enter recovery mode. when i do i see for options but can not select any of them. At the bottom of the screen in yellow writing it says "manual mode". I have looked into it and thinking that the recovery is locked? Or am i just not pressing the right button to select the option? I do not have odin or cwm installed, is this required? my phone is uk bought when first released and never updated.


What might cause my phone to spontaneously stop booting into its custom ROM and only reboot into recovery mode?

My phone is a Samsung Vibrant running CyanogenMod 10.0 (Android 4.1.2). I rebooted my phone, as I do every few days, and instead of starting up CyanogenMod as usual, it dumped me into the ClockworkMod recovery. No matter how many times I select the option to reboot, the phone always just dumps me back into recovery. There seems to be something suspect about the `/system` partition.   * Looking at the log under the `advanced` menu, it says `can't mount /system`.   * Going to the `mounts and storage` menu and trying to mount `/system`, I get the error `failed to mount /dev/lvpool/system: invalid argument`.


Nexus S Update 4.0.4 screen sensitivity issue?

I updated my Nexus S to Android 4.0.4, which is amazing for battery charge time, but I have a problem with touch sensitivity. It's lagging and registering touches in place that I did not touch. Anyone face this problem? Any advice to avoid this problem?


Phone starts ringing for caller long before phone starts ringing, why?

When I call my wife's phone from my phone, I hear three or four rings through my handset before her ringtone starts. Is there a way to reduce or eliminate this delay? (Yes I have checked the audio file. The sound starts instantly in the file.)


Inspection checklist for new android mobile devices

Many factory faults and bugs in an android device are discovered by the user long time after he/she receive it. Early discovering of faults/bugs in a device is needed when there is a short return period. Is there any checklist of common hardware and software faults and bugs that could be inspected once the device is delivered? I am interested in answers for Google/LG Nexus 5 ordered from Play Store, but general answers for android mobile devices could be also useful.


Is my phone liable to explode if I charge it with a charger that came with a different phone?

My friend and I both have droids and we often user each other's wall chargers out of convenience. I was told that it's possible that my phone might explode if it's charged with a charger that wasn't built specifically for my phone. How true is this across droids?


What happens when I connect a 2 amp charger instead of the 0.7 amp charger provided?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is my phone liable to explode if I charge it with a charger that came with > a different phone?   >  What's the safe limit on charger output for a Galaxy Nexus I have a phone with 0.7 amp charger. I also have a Galaxy Nexus with a 2 amp charger. If I connect the 2 amp charger into my phone, will my phone blow up?


Is using chargers of phone not meant for it harmful to the battery?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is my phone liable to explode if I charge it with a charger that came with > a different phone?   >  Are Android chargers universal in terms of power (Voltage, amperage)? As in, I know that all Droids have the micro USB charging connector. But what if I used a charger of HTC make, or for that matter of fact a charger of RIM (BlackBerry) make, to charge my Android phone (which is not of aforementioned brands) to charge my phone? Will this cause (short/long term) harm to my battery? If so, why and how?


What's the safe limit on charger output for a Galaxy Nexus

The charger that came with my Galaxy Nexus phone outputs 5 volts at 1 amp. I have another charger that outputs 5v at 2 amps. Is it safe to use this charger? What's the limit I can use without damaging the phone?


Does charging a phone with another phone's charger affect it in any way?

I have a Samsung S4 and because its charger is short I charge it with a Samsung Wonder charger. I am afraid that it can damage the battery or something. Will it?


Is it safe charging a Galaxy Nexus through a USB 2A port?

This is a newbie question. While travelling, I need to recharge my Galaxy Nexus and my digital camera, both of which are meant to be charged through a micro-USB port, ie. 0,5A. To reduce charging time, I have an 1A AC adaptor but it only has a single USB port. Google shows a number of two-port AC adaptors:   * one port is 1A, the other is 2,1A (it looks like Apple devices expect 2,1A)   * this one delivers 2A when using a single port, but 1A when using both ports In case I only need to charge a single device, is it safe to have it fed 2 or 2,1A? I read that a device only uses the intensity it needs, but will it fry if it's fed too much intensity? Thank you.


Are Android USB plug-in chargers interchangeable?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is my phone liable to explode if I charge it with a charger that came with > a different phone?   >  Are Android chargers universal in terms of power (Voltage, amperage)? I'm developing an app for my job for Android and we're testing on multiple devices. I know I can charge the phones by plugging them in via USB cables and such but sometimes I may need to charge one or more via plugging them into the wall (or power strip). Thing is, most of these phones come with a USB cable and a plug adapter to connect the USB cable to. Sometimes the plug adapter doesn't indicate which phone or manufacturer it came with and so it's really easy to get things confused. What would be really nice is if I could just plug in all of these chargers to a power strip and just plug phones into any of the USB ports. Is this possible? Is it safe? Will I screw anything up if I just plug any phone into any charger?


Are contacts from the Google account also stored on the phone?

Are contacts stored in _Google Contacts_ also stored on the phone or are they only accessible if the phone has a data connection?


How to fix bad sector on NAND Flash Memory

A week ago, I flashed my Nexus S 4g with a custom kernel (Matrix) and ROM (CWM9). On reboot, my NS4G always bootloops, stuck on bootloader loading screen, and never gets to the Android System. It had the same result when I tried to flash it back to a stock ROM. I removed the battery, put it again and tried to boot into recovery to use adb to check my SD card content with parted (I think there was a problem on partition). In parted I can reformat it using adb or recovery, but its content couldn't be changed. I think there was a problem with NAND flash. Is there any way that I could Reformat NAND flash to fresh state?


Sound files got "chipmunked" after installing cyanogenmod

I've just installed Cyanogenmod 10.1 on my Asus Transformer FT301T tablet two days ago. The rom is unofficial since the official rom would not boot. Appearantly cyanogenmod does not support job 4.2 bootload. Now, every time that I play a sound sample, generated by a specific text to speech software, using Google Play Music or Apollo it sounds as if being played as if on fast forward, sounds like chipmunk. When playing the sample with Winamp for Android, the sample is played normally. I have also tried resampling the sample using lame --resample 44.1. That only slowed down the sample just by little. Other values in lame command line had no affect. The only successful recoding I was able to do was exporting the file from Audacity, after which the sample was played normally again. The problem is that I have plenty of samples, so that using Audacity manually is not practical for me. Does anyone know how should I recode the sound samples or fix this issue on the tablet?


How to make tasker add and remove a widget?

I would like tasker to reorganize one of my screens depending on the day of the week by adding (and removing) a specific widget to a predefined place on a predefined screen. Is this possible with tasker?


Why is Google Play Books incompatible with my Nexus 5?

![Google Play Books incompatible my Nexus 5 ](http://i.stack.imgur.com/0AHeY.png) Today, I have bought a Nexus 5, and I want to download Google Play Books from Google Play, but I get the prompt message as seen in the above image. Why am seeing this message and how can I install the app on my phone?


Stop Hangouts sending message when enter is pressed

I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and installed Hangouts (version 2.0.122) recently. It is a great tool to organize all my messages together. However, it is quite annoying that it sends messages when I accidentally press enter, causing me to send unfinished messages. Also I don't know how to insert a new line. I looked into the settings but could not find any relevant options. The iphone version treats enter as inserting new line so it does not have this problem. Thanks for any tips you may have.


Any "must read" docs for Linux-head buying an Android device?

I've decided to finally upgrade to an Android phone from my perfectly good N900 because Twitter open sourced the encrypted SMS messaging application TextSecure by Whisper Systems. I'll want vanilla linux software though, probably busybox/bash, sshd, rsync, perl, python, latex, duplicity, git, git-annex, gnupg, encfs (fuse), and tahoe-lafs. Is there any good resource for comparing issues with rooting different Android devices? Or perhaps resources to suggest issues I should google before selecting a carrier? Are there any HowTos or other docs I should skim before buying an Android device? Is there a debian derivative who's package list I should explore? Basically, what's the due diligence for a Linux head buying their first Android device?


Better Terminal Emulator Pro and dns/nslookup resolution

I just recently purchased "Better Terminal Emulator Pro" on the Google Play Store. It works well for everything so far, except when I try to do something like `ping google.com` or use a hostname for ssh to my home machine. It can't seem to resolve IP Addresses? But if I manually resolve myself and then use that IP address `ping` and `ssh` work fine. Any idea what I'm missing? connectbot on the other hand was able to resolve my home DynDNS hostname just fine for ssh.


Which Android x86 image from the official site will work for Dell XPS 15?

I want to try to install Android x86 on my XPS 15. However, I don't know which image I should select. Which one would be close to my configuration? Also, is there a custom image I can use as a general build? I have a 64-bit machine and so have doubts about the stability of the system. My config :               **Core        : i5 2nd gen     RAM         : 8GB     GPU         : 1GB nVidia 525M     Peripherals : Trackpad, 2MP VGA camera** Please comment if more info is needed.


Google Services battery usage

I recently updated to the 10.1 M snapshot of CyanogenMod for my Sprint Galaxy S3 (d2spr). Ever since I did the update, I have been seeing crazy high battery usage from Google Services. I have tried just about everything I can think of to shut it off, but nothing seems to be working. I'm connected to Wi-Fi most of the day, so I don't think 3G has anything to do with it. ## Attempted Troubleshooting:   1. Turn off Google Account Sync (per this question)   2. Turn off Google Now   3. Turn off Location reporting If possible, I'd like to fix this without using Juice Defender or any other battery management apps, but if that's what it takes, so be it. So how can I get Google Services to stop sucking the life out of my phone? ![Google Services - 37%](http://i.stack.imgur.com/uNzu1m.png) ![Google Services detail - keep awake 2 hours](http://i.stack.imgur.com/rd36am.png)


Accessing shared Outlook folders on my Samsung Galaxy S3

I have worked out how to access my work emails via the Microsoft Exchange Server and also access any meeting requests. However any of the calendar entries on our shared calendar cannot be accessed. I've tried Touchdown without success as it does not support shared folders. We are an events company that needs to be kept informed in what each of us are doing (along with our rosters) so I have no use for my own personal work calendar entries. The iPhones can do it, what is the problem with the Androids?


Can I view the HTML source of an email sent to an Gmail address from an Android device?

I have a Samsung tablet and would like to check the HTML source code from a Gmail message. Does anybody know how to do this?


Change Margins on Kobo App

I've recently installed the Kobo App for Android on a Galaxy Mega running Android 4.2.2. The default margin width is way too big for my liking. Is there are way to change the margin setting? I can see options to change font and colour settings. Are there any additional config files that give more control over this app's display style?


Settings related to reading QR codes

I wanted to use the Google Authenticator app to set up two factor authentication. However when I click on the button to scan a QR code, it opens up a camera with 'NAB Banking' at the top (my internet banking app). When I scan a code, it says 'Oops! This isn't a valid BPAY code.' (see screenshot below) Is there some settings related to using the camera for QR code scanning, that my internet banking app has taken 'hostage'? (That I might hopefully be able to clear?) I didn't have the NAB app open at the time, and as far as I remember I have never used the QR code scanning from within it. Versions:   * Google Authenticator 2.49   * NAB: 3.0.1    * Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3, GT-19305, Android version 4.1.2 ![qr codes taken hostage by nab](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2878/12220531654_ec9d96a2cb_n.jpg)


Any way to auto-update cyanogenmod with encryption enabled?

I've been enjoying cyanogenmod a lot, but the auto-updates don't work, since I encrypted the phone. I'd like to have both, if possible, even if there's a bit of work involved. Is there any fix / third-party tool that can auto-update an encrypted cyanogenmod installation?


Website auto redirects to playstore app

I have runkeeper installed and within the app they direct yoy to there website to create routes. However when I browse to runkeeper.com it redirects me to the playstore app automatically. How can I force to open and browse the website?


Why is my Xperia U slow?

I have a Sony Xperia U running Android 4.0.4 ICS. The problem is that it runs really slowly. It is particularly bad while multi-tasking. While listening to music, if I get a phone call, it hangs. Vibrator starts but the ringtone doesn't. The "Incoming Call" screen doesn't come up, etc. Has anyone used this phone with Gingerbread? If so, how was their experience? I followed the steps in here, but my Battery Monitor says 43% Screen and 23% Android OS, which isn't really helpful! Are there any particular apps that are responsible for this? Why is ICS slow on this device? I mean, 1.0 GHz dual core and 512 MB of RAM is not less! edit: The first thing I did after buying it was to upgrade it to ICS via Sony PC Companion. The phone has been like this ever since. I phoned Xperia Support and also did a Firmware Repair (again via PC Companion) and a Factory Reset, but it's no use.


How can I root unknown device

I have a Turkish device named General Mobile e-Tab 7 B and I want to root it , How can I do that ? I tried SuperOneClickRoot and it didn't work for me


Boot.img and Recovery.img is 0 bytes (size)

I have a low end android device running on Gingerbread 2.3.5. I am about using it to do some test and customizing my ROM. I did a Nandroid backup to be on a safe side in case things go wrong. After the backup I noticed my boot image file and recovery image file are both having 0 byte size. I used Online Nandroid Backup. What could have gone wrong, and how to fix it?


What does the "modify/delete USB storage contents" permission really mean?

What does the `modify/delete USB storage contents` permission really mean? Does it grant access for the application to read, modify and write _all_ the data on my USB storage? Maybe it is this only limited to a subset of that data (e.g. only data written by the application itself)? Or does it mean something else entirely?


How to install System updates in HTC ONE SU

My handset HTC One Su (t528w) showing notification of system update to 4.1.1 from present 4.0.4 . When ever I click on install updates. it reeboted and log into bootloader menu . How can I install the updates ? I searched on google but didnt get any help . This mobile I bought from China . So didnt find any useful help .


How does the Asus transformer keyboard dock work?

From a software and hardware standpoint, what kind of interface does the keyboard use? I'm guessing it's not just a usb-hid interface, or if it is there's something special for the special keys. If I were to make my own device like that, say based on an Android sbc, what would I have to do to replicate it?


Where is CP Message stored?

Today I got a message from my operator, my phone (Galaxy Note 2) open it in CP Message (I don't know if this is app, the title say 'CP Message'). I installed the file that my operator sent to me. After I close it, I can't find it anymore. Where is it? How can I found it again? Thanks.


Why doesn't my wallpaper scroll?

At first, my question was why I had to crop my wallpaper wider than it seemed to be, but I saw that that question was already asked and answered here: Setting wallpaper - wrong orientation So now my question is, if wallpaper is cropped wide so that it can scroll when you switch between screens, how come mine doesn't move? I am using a picture I downloaded from the internet on my phone, and as far as I can tell it doesn't move at all no matter what I do. If it matters, my phone is a Motorola Atrix HD.


Internet Usage on Samsung Galaxy Ace 5830.

My provider gives my 3GB of data and I don't know how to find out how much I have used or have left. Where can I find this information


Can I upgrade My Xperia Arc S To Jelly Bean after the rooting

I am planning to root my Xperia Arc S and want to know whether will I be able to upgrade it to Android Jelly Bean.


How to toggle hangouts

I'm trying to find an easy way to toggle hangouts on/off, but it seems it runs as a mandatory service, and the only solution I found is to disable it in settings/app, which is not very handy, and I think it reverts it to an outdated version each time. Is there an easier/quicker way ?


Default contact for a number

Is there a way to set a default contact for a specific number, which happens to be bound to multiple contacts? I.e. for some reason Alpha and Bravo share a telephone number. Currently if I try to send a message to Alpha, it "appears" as I'm sending it to Bravo (the number is the same). Can I make it "appear" as I'm sending it to Alpha, instead? NOTE: in case someone didn't read carefully, this is the **opposite** of selecting a default number for a contact (it's selecting a default contact for a number). I'm using cm7 and cm10.1.2 on two different phones, and they both display this quirk.


How do I manually ClockworkMod Recovery on Samsung s7562

I have Samsung Galaxy D Duos s7562 and I've tried Power + Volume down + home, but that loads the standard Android System Recovery <3e>, which won't install unsigned zip files. I can load the Bootstrap Recovery app which will let you reboot into Clockwork Recovery mode, which does work. However, that requires a functioning system which makes it a pointless way to launch a recovery mode!


Why don't Earpods work on an Android Sony Ericson WT19I?

I bought some Apple Earpods a few months ago. I opened them today, and I was very surprised when my Android Sony Ericsson WT19I said they were not compatible. Why don't they work on my phone, yet they work on my laptop? (It's not a Mac.) Any suggestions? Since I bought them several months ago, I doubt the store will accept them if I try to return them, and I'm probably not going to get a new phone any time soon.


How Can I Stop This Tasker Profile From Toggling Back and Forth?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 with Tasker 4.0u1 installed. I have a "Low Light" profile which activates ScreenFilter when %LIGHT == 0 (and I'm not in certain apps which don't react well to the filter being turned on). In dark situations, this works quite well, and prevents the S3's bright (even on minimum brightness setting) screen from burning holes in my retinas. The problem I have is that in dim-light situations, the filter keeps turning on and turning off, which gets so annoying I have to pop into Tasker and shut the profile off. Any thoughts on how I can prevent that?


Issues transfering .apk files from PC to phone using the cable. Sony Xperia Neo

I want to transfer some `.apk` files to my phone to install the applications on it. I've tried many ways of **downloading** and **installing** applications on the smartphone but to no avail, so I think this method is the easiest one for now. The problem is whenever I transfer them to a folder (browsing the phone memory like a USB) I cannot find them on the phone or there is no installation available. Where should I paste those `.apk` files on my smartphone to be able to install them? My phone is **sony xperia neo l**. Is it the same for other smartphones?


Missing application shortcuts

We got a generic Jellybean tablet, and some of the preinstalled apps (Chrome, Maps and others) do not appear in the app drawer for some reason. They do appear in the Google Play list of installed apps, and in the included Apk Installer. How can I create home screen shortcuts to these apps?


HTC Desire C Problems detecting Wifi after adding additional memory

Ever since I added more memory (SanDisk 16GB microSDHC memory card), my HTC Desire C doesn't appear to recognised saved Wifi connections anymore. Any ideas what the problem could be, e.g. related or not to the memory card? Thanks!


How to remove the time and date from the default lock screen wallpaper of Samsung Galaxy S II?

I just want the lock screen wallpaper to be shown, nothing else. How can I do this?


Fetch stock recovery

I have a Samsung Galaxy SL gt-i9003 [ROOTED] and I was trying to fetch the stock recovery to kepp it as a backup for flashing a custom recovery... I've tried doing the same via ADB command cat /proc/mtd (in su mode) but could not obtain a list of partitions which it was supposed to return... Does anyone know where I am going wrong and why this command is not returning the list of partitions?


Can 4.3 update notification be removed?

I just got a new 2012 Nexus 7 16 GB Wifi tablet today & setup it up. It is originally running 4.2.1. In a few minutes, I got the message that System update downloaded (4.3 Jelly Bean) & that I should touch to install it. Can I make the notification about the system update downloaded disappear? Unlike other notifications, this doesn't seem to go off when I try to slide it to the right. Reason: There are various reports that screws up your Wifi - and my Nexus 7 is Wifi only (no 3G). I don't want to risk to install this by accident. **Update:** I think another new update arrived and was downloaded (probably KitKat 4.4.3). And the notification showed up and didn't disappear even if Show Notifications was unchecked in Google Services Framework. Had to this uncheck 'Show Notifications' in 'Google Play Services' to make the notification disappear.


Multi window is disabled after upgrading from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2

Multi-window icon is disabled after upgrading samsung galaxy tab from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2. ![Current Software status](http://i.stack.imgur.com/4cIcd.png) ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/BysNE.png)   Screenshots (click images for larger variants) Anybody fixed this problem ? Any idea how to fix this without doing a factory reset ?


What is the benefit to disable "Quick Boot" in Android Phone?

> Device : MMX A89   >  OS : ICS 4.0.4 What is the benefit to Disable "Quick Boot" in Android Smart Phones? I am most concerned about MMX A89 first. And it would be great if could also know about general case. But first and foremost for MMX A89.


adb shows devices as offline but system_profiler detects the devices fine

I have several devices (mix of tablets and phones) connected to my mac mini. Some of them are connected directly while some are connected by a good quality hub.               $  system_profiler SPUSBDataType | grep -i serial        Serial Number: 015d2109ed4c0c18          Serial Number: 4dfcbd091f3a5023          Serial Number: 000ee30e7de4cf          Serial Number: 4100018996d37000          Serial Number: 0123456789ABCDEF        Serial Number: FA35FW901634        Serial Number: 2021bbaa      For sometime, adb detects all these devices fine.               $ adb devices     List of devices attached     4100018996d37000        device     0123456789ABCDEF        device     000ee30e7de4cf  device     4dfcbd091f3a5023        device     2021bbaa        device     FA35FW901634    device     015d2109ed4c0c18        device      But with time, these devices goes in offline state irrespective of the way they are connected (direct or via hub). Even when these are in offline state, as reported by adb, system_profiler still detects them fine. This means that Mac mini is still seeing these devices but adb is not. I am using original cables that came with the phone. Why do they go in offline state? Only thing that get the devices back is physically re-connecting the devices. Can anyone help me with this?


How to edit a contact in the "Contacts" app using LG G3

I use the Contacts app with this icon ![Contacts app icon](http://i.stack.imgur.com/b8AC7.png) and write something in the search field to find a contact. I click the contacts name and come to this screen: ![contact screen](http://i.stack.imgur.com/QYDUo.png) Now, I have found no way to edit the phone number. Clicking inside the box with the green caller will call the contact. Clicking the menu will give me the menu alternatives: Delete, Join, Add to Home screen. There is no text anywhere that sais "edit contact" or the like. Clicking the contacts name will not result in anything. Clicking the contacts photo will show it bigger. Long clicking inside the box with green caller will popup a menu with the alternatives "Forward contact" and "Copy to clipboard".


How do I sync all mail folders on my HTC Desire?

The mail application only synchronizes the inbox, both for IMAP and Exchange accounts. I auto-sort my mail into folders at the server and need to see all folders in the phone to not miss any e-mails. Do I need a different mail-application to poll subfolders or what?


Is there any way to crop widgets in HTC Sense?

I've seen people crop off part of a widget to make it take up less space. Is there any readily-available way to do this on an HTC phone with Sense (Droid Incredible, to be specific)?


tun.ko for Samsung Intercept/Stock Froyo

I have a Samsung Intercept, running the VM stock image of Froyo. I'm trying to get OpenVpn running on it. The phone is rooted, and I have OpenVpn and the gui from the marketplace running on it, and running openvpn from the command line shows its connecting up, authenticating, but there IS no tun.ko. The several I've found on the net that _claim_ to work on an Intercept but _don't_.. When trying to insmod all of these I get an error indicating kernel module was built for an "ARMv7" vs "ARMv6".. Anyone have an tun.ko for an Intercept OR alternatively a link to a howto on building Android kernels/kernel modules on Linux? I'm quite familiar with how to do that on Linux, but clueless on doing a crossplatform build on Linux.. Thanks Dave


Xperia play bootloader locked?

Hi guys i've been trying for quite a while to unlock the bootloader of the phone i've bought. It's from hong kong and branded to vodafone it's not sim locked as I tried an optus sim and it worked. I press and hold the search button and plug the usb in and I get a blue light but when I try to check if fastboot can find it, it can't. Any ideas what the problem is?


Samsung Galaxy 5 Wi-fi stops working: "ar6000 driver fails to load"

My Galaxy 5 has this problem for some months now: wifi stops working, I try to enable it and the phone says "Error" without any other further information. The only way to make it work again is rebooting the phone. I think this problem has been related here before. But I managed to save the system log and got the following:               08/04/2011 23:01:50 [ERROR] WifiService(166) setWifiEnabledDialog: true     08/04/2011 23:01:50 [ERROR] WifiService(166) ****************setWifiEnabledDialog(), allowWifi****************true     08/04/2011 23:01:50 [INFORMATION] WifiService(166) setShowAccessPointListDialog():true     08/04/2011 23:01:50 [INFORMATION] WifiService(166) setWifiEnabledDialog(): true     08/04/2011 23:01:50 [INFORMATION] wlan_tool(11010) wifi loading      08/04/2011 23:01:51 [INFORMATION] wlan_tool(11014) Driver is initialized. load it      08/04/2011 23:01:51 [INFORMATION] wlan_tool(11021) ar6000 driver fails to load      08/04/2011 23:01:51 [INFORMATION] wlan_tool(11029) wifi unloading       I'm trying to understand what's going on here. What exactly is ar6000? Maybe the network interface? How can I get more information about the error itself? I have already uninstalled almost any app that could change the wifi behavior, and the problem persists. Juice Defender is still installed, but the problem already existed before I first installed it.


SMS sent from abroad loses the international prefix on the sender's phone number

So this is the scenario: I am in France, using a French SIM. My parents are in Italy and they send me an SMS. When I send an answer the SMS is sent to the number, without the international prefix (the correct number is +39328XXXXXX but only 328XXXXXX is used as the number to send the SMS). Android 2.3, Phone is Xperia U A workaround is to search my parents phone number in the address book, then select send SMS, but it is very annoying. Is there any solution to be able to reply within the SMS app, using the good phone number? It seems that PansiSMS solves the issue, but I do not really want to install a 3rd party app.


Is there any way to manually bring up the keyboard?

In most cases where the keyboard is needed, it pops up automatically. However, I am trying to play Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup Webtiles on my tablet, and it does not bring up the keyboard. Is there any way to bring it up manually? I'm on a Nexus 7, running Jelly Bean. Ideally, there would be something that did not show up on the status bar, but sat in the notification drawer, and I could tap that to bring up the keyboard. Actually, even better would be something that sat down in the bottom, next to the navigation controls, but I don't believe that's possible without modifying the framework.


Is there a way to find out the Google account currently registered to my stolen phone?

Unfortunately Android Device Manager does not provide this information. It also doesn't provide an SMS feature where I can send an SMS to my stolen phone telling the current user that the phone was stolen from me.


How to diagnose malfunctioning wifi?

Nexus One, cleared internal user storage to near-factory settings using the boot menu. My computer is connected to wifi, and I have a USB tether to my phone. But when I click on "Connect to wifi" -- even in the virgin "user setup" menu -- No networks are found, and the device becomes unbearably slow. The device had functioned properly for 1.5 years ... until yesterday. I don't know whether the problem is hardware or software. If it is in software, I would like to fix it... but I don't have wifi, and I don't have 3G. What are the steps to diagnose this problem? If it is a software problem, what are the steps to fix it?


Will google accounts automatically update my friends addressbooks

I was with Verizon Wireless when I had my HTC Eris (now due to issue with VZW and upgrading my phone I cancelled with VZW). I moved over to sprint and to a phone OS that shall not be named, but now I am on the verge of getting the Samsung Galaxy S4. During my switch, I did NOT keep my phone number and took a new number with Sprint. The problem is that my friends may still have my old number in their Google contacts and I am concerned that switching on the Galaxy S4 would cause Google to update my number to anyone who has my number in their Google contacts. So my question is, if I link my Google account on to my new carrier/device, will Google update anyone who has my number in their Google contacts automatically?


Change the fallback notification sound

Is it possible to change the fallback notification sound that is played when the active sound is not available? I have a sound file I use for notifications on my SD card and every time I have the phone connected to a computer and the SD card is not available to the phone it plays an extremely annoying alternative notification sound. I can not simply copy the file over the phone, the sound is only available for selection when I place it in the folder `Notifications` on the SD card, everywhere else it just doesn't show up. The phone is a SE Xperia Arc.


How to set the default search engine in Android to use SSL?

If I use the "widget" of my Android 4.1.1 (on my "samsung" i9220) then I can see that it isn't using SSL. How can I set it to use it??


Backup SIM message and contact without transfer to phone

Is it possible to backup the message (e.g. SMS) and contacts inside my SIM card to my external SD Card without transferring them into my Android phone?


How does "Angry birds backup" app work?

"Angry Birds Backup" seems to be a third party app that modifies other application's data. This should not be possible from security point of view, as it enables you to create malicious software. So how does that backup program work? It works on my nexus one, but phone is not rooted. Application only asks for the network and sd card access. the former could be required for ads only (have not checked the paid version yet)


How can I see a list of my unrated apps?

It's important to me to provide feedback on the apps I use.   However, I don't remember which apps I already rated, and I find myself checking my apps one by one to find the ones I haven't rated yet. Is there a way to see a list of my unrated apps? I have a Galaxy S2 with ICS, but I think this question is relevant to all Android devices.


Recommended Modem for Israel/Middle East with CM9 for GS II

My connectivity randomly cuts out - and after searching the CM9 discussion threads - I understand my modem is likely incompatible with my region. I couldn't find a sticky or thread in XDA about recommended modems by geography - so I was hoping to get some advice here from your experience. I have a Galaxy S II. Thanks!


Could you indicate me a PDF reader for android with a fit visible feature? It's the same feature that's built in on foxit reader.


How to cancel a download on Android 4.4 KitKat

I (accidentally) started downloading a 350 MB file from Google Chrome and I can't find the option to stop it, the downloads app just shows the files that have already finished but not the downloads in progress. The notification on my top bar just opens the downloads app.


Special characters through my PC keyboard don't work in Genymotion emulator

I use Genymotion emulator version 2.2 to run android version 4.3. It is on Ubuntu 14.04. Typing with my keyboard works, but not for special non-asci characters like ščřžáíéúů. Pasting them works. I do not have any idea where to look in order to try to fix the problem, any suggestions?


Low internal memory led to installation error

OK, so this is the problem. I own a lenovo idea tab A3000, with no SIM cards inserted( that results in impossibility of using a dial pad) but rooted. Android version 4.2.2 . Like many other users, I was recommended to clean dumpstate/logcat but as I just said I wasn't able to use the dialer. Living in a country with adb help restrictions set by Google, that is not the solution for me either. I just managed to use clean master and usbmaid to clean any possible system log files that were unnecessary but it seems due to low memory error that the package installer stucks me with, they, too, have failed. Because of what has just been told, I'm unable to install busybox or any root installer app. I got so desperate I came over to ask. I sense there are numerous solutions to this state yet I'm not aware of them. ROM memory: 91 megabytes left SD card available but not inserted Internal memory : 714 megabytes left


Is it possible to remove shortcut labels in Launcher Pro?

Is there a fast or automatic way to remove the labels from all home shortcuts, while using Launcher Pro?


G1 Unable to get past android boot logo

I have a T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream), this morning it vibrated once and then restarted, it then went to the android boot logo went through that and stopped at a black screen. I've tried pulling the battery and restarting but it has the same problem. The phone is rooted but it has NO custom boot screen, boot loader, rom. It has stock everything apart from the ability to use root. Running Android 1.6 Anyone any suggestions, I intend to take it back to T-Mobile tomorrow night when they have late opening hours, but I'd like to get it working before then.


what is error 909 in play store? I am unable to insall any application

When I am downloading any application from play store, I am getting error 909. And I am unable to install any app. So please help me with this issue


Can't connect to 802.1x Wifi network using TLS

I have Xperia S with 4.1.1 OS. I have installed needed certificates but when tried to connect to my corporate Wifi network:               EAP: TLS     Phase2: None     CA certificate: corporate certificate     User certificate: my personal certificate     Identity: my email     Anonymous identity: <blank>     Password: <blank>      Seems there are no appropriate solutions out there to solve this issue in Jellybean. Anyone has good solution?


Android on PC: Have Done It, Having Errors

I have 4.3 installed on my Dell laptop but I'm having a problem. (I just installed it, btw). YouTube videos won't load, nor won't a browser video load. YouTube just says "Error while playing." Also, this site barely works on it. "Error submitting" so I'm using my actual Android now. How can I fix these issues?


Google now cards

I have recently added in google now app in mynote 3 and found its working and helping me in my daily work. By any unknown command I swipe the informatiom on the card it appears for me . Now whn I want it back it never turn on . Any idea of how to get the cards back or how to add a new card manually for any information we need in nearly further?


Home screen filled with app icons

My ASUS Transformer tablets home screen is becoming filled with app icons, many being duplicates. Q: how do I get rid of the spare ones? How do I stop them getting there in the first place?


how to install command line programs

How to i install binaries on my non-rooted tablet i have the terminal application called **Terminal IDE** and i followed the instructions, i put my compiled binary in the folder `local/bin/`. I comiled a C program using the appliaction called **C4droid** and then I exported the binary to the `/local/bin/` folder but when i tried to run the program it said permission denied. what am i doing wrong? How do install binaries? This is the program that I am trying to install http://sourceforge.net/projects/base64/


Vibrate-only mode for google voice

I'd like to keep my mobile number private & give out the Google voice number for business. Is it possible to see the caller number for a google voice call, but set it so that it is in silent mode? I don't want to silence the phone if the call is to my private number. This is to ensure that I do not miss a call if my private number is dialed (it is an emergency number due to medical reasons). But since I am in a lot of meetings etc, I want to keep it on silent for all other calls. I hope this makes sense. I have looked around online, but cannot figure out a way to do this. Any help would be greatly appreciated!


stock camera app missing and front camera reported as rear camera in xolo q1000s

I bought a new xolo q 1000s recently, and I made sure to test the back camera before buying it. After four or five days, when I tried to use the camera for the first time, it shows only the front camera; there is no option anywhere to shift to the back camera. I tried installing other camera apps to get the back camera, but that didn't work. I then did a factory reset, but after that, the camera app itself went missing. My phone is not rooted, but I no longer have a built-in camera app. I can install other camera pps, but they shows only front camera. When I tried to shift camera in cymera app, it said you have no front camera! And yet it shows the front camera, and doesn't use the back one. Similarly, when trying a flashlight app, it says I have no flash light, even though my mobile has one.


Screen brightness keeps switching to auto & timeout to 500min

My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7" (Android v4.1.1) has been having a bizarre problem since I installed (and uninstalled) Aldiko reader. It has been setting the Screen Timeout to 500min (which isn't even an available setting in the Display options) and the brightness to "Auto". Regardless of any changes I make, it changes back immediately to those settings - I can actually watch it happen. Little help?


Green/red widget icon or notification tray app to indicate if internet is available (tablet)

Consider a tablet user without data plan using only wifi connections at public places (e.g., hospital, hotel) that often die after 2 hours after accepting terms of use. (and is not running skype or other app all the time to show connected status) Is there a widget (similar to battery-big text % of battery in the time top system line) that would show green if internet is available to the tablet and red if internet "died" (due to inactivity or other glitch).


How can I tell which version of Voodoo to install?

I want to install Voodoo lagfix on my phone, and I see that there are a number of kernels for Froyo on the download site:               stock+Voodoo-Froyo-GT-I9000-XWJS3.tar   19-Mar-2011 03:18   5.7M          stock+Voodoo-Froyo-GT-I9000-XWJS5.tar   19-Mar-2011 03:18   5.7M          stock+Voodoo-Froyo-GT-I9000-XWJS8.tar   19-Mar-2011 03:18   5.7M          stock+Voodoo-Froyo-GT-I9000-XXJPM.tar   19-Mar-2011 03:18   5.7M          stock+Voodoo-Froyo-GT-I9000-XXJPO.tar   19-Mar-2011 03:18   5.7M          stock+Voodoo-Froyo-GT-I9000-XXJPU.tar   19-Mar-2011 03:18   5.7M          stock+Voodoo-Froyo-GT-I9000-XXJPX.tar   19-Mar-2011 03:18   5.7M          stock+Voodoo-Froyo-GT-I9000-XXJPY.tar   19-Mar-2011 03:18   5.7M       However, none of these version seems to match my phone. This is what's shown in `Settings -> About` (sorry that it's in Hebrew, but it should be in the same order as English phones): ![About](http://i.stack.imgur.com/JSqEX.png) Based on this, what version should I install?


Samsung Galaxy S2 support for Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich

This post indicates that `Samsung Galaxy S2` may get Android 4.0. I am planning to buy `S2` and I have the following questions.   1. Is `Galaxy S2` compatible to run `Android 4.0`?    2. If Samsung is not releasing `Android 4.0` for `Galaxy S2`, is there a way that I can install it manually? Will that cause any issues?    3. Will installing Android manually affects the phone warranty?  Any help would be appreciated


Android Market not showing full list of app updates

When I have app updates, the android market notifies and takes me to the list of apps that have updates but some apps that have updates are not shown sometimes. Only when I go to search and key in the exact app name, the app shows up with its status showing there is indeed an update to it. I hope you get my point. Why is this happening. Why doesn't the android market show all upgrades so that I can batch upgrade it? I have around 135 apps Installed (as shown by Android Market 3.3.11)


New Nexus 4 download issue

I try to save a .mp3 attachment from an email in hotmail.com. it loops and drained my battery. It continues to loop even phone restarts. I forced it to stop via download manager. is it only my phone or is it some unfixed bugs in download manager?


App drawer on stock Android not alphabetized

I have a Nexus 4 with stock Android and no modifications. I installed a flashlight app and for some reason it is first in my app drawer despite it starting with a "f" and not an "a". As a developer I find this intriguing. Does anybody know how this developer managed to put his app first in the drawer or is this some type of bug? ![app drawer screen shot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/9HPKv.jpg)


"invalid download uri" from Play Store on a Huawei phone

I have a g350-u00 device that was shipped with JB 4.1.2 but without Gapps. To add Google account, I rooted the device and copied .apk files to /system/apk from gapps package http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip. After a couple of hard resets I have a working system with Gmail and Play Store. The latter fails to install any app with toast "invalid download uri". How can I cure the system?


Suspicious GPS behaviour

Sometimes, when I wake my `Acer Iconia Tab A500` up, I see blinking `searching for GPS` icon near the clock, which disappears quickly. I already noticed something like this on other devices. The questions is: what is it?


Galaxy S3 is stuck at Samsung logo splash screen and won’t charge

A little bit of help would be highly appreciated. A few days ago, my Samsung Galaxy S3 started freezing randomly. I had to remove the battery in order to restart it. Yesterday the problem got worse: whenever I try to turn the phone on, it freezes in the first splash screen (the “Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300” screen). When I push the power button for a few seconds in order to turn it off, it goes off but then turns on by itself immediately after and freezes again in the first screen. I have to remove the battery in order to turn it off. When I try to charge the phone with the mains charger or with the USB cable connected to my PC, a gray battery icon with a static circle inside appears and the screen doesn’t change. After several minutes, the phone gets warm, but there’s no evidence that the battery is charging (the icon of the gray battery with a static circle inside is still there). I took my wife’s S3 battery (50% charged), put into my S3, pushed the power button and the phone froze at the same point (“Galaxy SIII” screen). I’ve also tested my battery on my wife’s S3: it charged normally and her phone worked flawlessly. I guess this means it’s not a battery issue. I’ve already tried to clear the cache partition or even factory reset my phone (removed the battery for a few seconds, put it back, then pushed Volume Up + Home + Power for a while), but it didn’t work either (the Android System Recovery screen never appeared). The phone is rooted, but I’ve never installed any custom ROM. I’ve read many android forums and tried a few workarounds, but nothing seemed to work. Any thoughts or suggestions?


How to limit bandwidth usage

Can anyone suggest a suitable way to limit internet bandwidth? I am using 3G mobile data. I know how to limit the maximum data usage but I need to control the bandwidth so that my mobile data allotment doesn't get consumed too quickly. What I'd like is a way to control the following situations:   1. Sometimes we don't need the whole body of an webpage, hence it is desired that we can stop loading the page further when we wish. But on a high speed connection you cannot stop loading the page before it gets fully loaded.   2. Some websites with embedded do not have an option to stop loading the video, hence sometimes leave me no option but to close the tab to limit data-consumption.


How can I see what the search results in GooglePlay are in different countries for the same search term?

I have an app and I am wondering where it ranks for a certain GooglePlay search in different countries. Is there a way to determine that? Thank you!


HTC Legend 2.2 not recognized on windows 7

My HTC Legend is not recognized on Windows 7,   * I installed the last version of HTC Sync   * I added the following lines on the android_winusb.inf ;HTC Legend %SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C97 %CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C97&MI_01 But still, my HTC can't be recognized any idea ?


False "low on space" (internal storage) warning on HTC Incredible

A while ago, I posted another question here when I had plenty of free internal storage but was getting the following warning:               Low on space: Phone storage space is getting low.      The problem was apparently a bug during the upgrade to Gingerbread, and following the steps in the accepted answer to get the hotfix resolved the issue for several months. However, recently I've been getting that same message again. Even though it complains about low internal storage, clicking on the warning brings me to a screen that shows me:               Internal storage: 348MB used, 400MB free      I'm using a Verizon HTC Incredible running Gingerbread. I have followed the steps in the other question (clearing system cache) and rebooted the phone several times. I have moved many apps to the SD card which seems to resolve the issue for a few days, but then the warning comes back. It seems like 47% full should not be triggering a low space warning (which has other ramifications, like my email not refreshing). Any ideas what's wrong this time?


If I root my phone, can my service providor tell if I am using my phone for USB tethering or as a WiFi hotspot?

Looking at the responses to this question, it seems that a mobile service provider can't automatically detect whether or not a phone user is tethering their phone or not. Though they can infer it by the type of activity a user does. However, my service providor **charges extra for both USB and WiFi tethering**. They **can provide accurate usage statistics and charge by the data packet** , so they must have some deliberately set up way of monitoring this. I believe the most likely way of doing this is **they likely have some kind of software built into my installation** of Android that reports whether or not I'm tethering. So, does that mean if I root my device, and then presumeably that software is gone, they won't be able to tell anymore? I'm weighing the risks and rewards of rooting my phone, and whether or not I could bypass their nickel-and-diming by charging extra for tethering would be a deciding factor.


How do I remove all social integration features with Google+/Google applications

I bought a Nexus 4. It's my first Android device, and I'm really disappointed at how this thing is a complete intrusion of my privacy and online behavior. Just in upgrading the default applications that came with the device, it seems like Google can literally do whatever it wants with my personal information. Every single Google app seems to require every permission under the sun. One of the things that really bothers me is Google looking at my Google+ stuff and pulling it in for other applications. When I'm browsing the Google Play store for an application, I don't like that I see friends comments on products I'm looking at. Conversely, I don't necessarily want my friends to see a review I write for an application or book or whatever the case may be. How can I disable this? If I try to disable the Google+ application from Settings, I'm warned that I may break a bunch of important stuff that depends on it. Google Play is an important application. I feel like this is all so crazy. I don't want this level of integration because its impossible to manage. My previous device was an old iPhone and everything was cleanly sandboxed. Here, Google unifies everything. I search for a certain kind of product or TV show or whatever and I get a bunch of Play Store recommendations for the same thing. This is messed up. Can I get rid of all the social stream integration crap Google has infested the Play app with? Can I get rid of all social integration altogether?


profile picture appears in gchat but nowhere else

Has anyone else had problems with their gmail profile pictures only appearing in the gchat message threads, but NOT when sending text messages through the Google Nexus S to other cell phones?? I thought that I had my phone synced up with my gmail account, so I don't know if I've missed a step.


What's the maximum size for a second partition for moving Apps to a SD card?

What's the maximum size for a 2nd. primary partition that can be used for App2SD? Specs: 32GB microSD + 4.1.2 JB + LG Optimus L5


How does hibernating an app work technically?

Hello how are you guys? I was wondering How Hibernating of an app works technically. **I know about freezing an app (shell pm disable com.mypackage.name)** but this also hides app icon from launcher. I want to know that how Greenify App works. is disables the app from running in background until i launch it again and then when I exits from that app, greenify automatically hibernate it. so my question is how do they to that? any help would be helpful.