USB storage crashing copying files >8MB

I "turn on USB storage", and I correctly see the sd card unit on my computer. I can browse the directories, but as soon as I try to copy a file out, after 8MB it crashes:   * on the android device it counts as no longer turned on   * on the computer it complains "device or resource busy" (of course, since it's not on anymore) I have tried copying a file smaller than 8MB and it worked fine. Phone is a Nexus One with stock android 2.3.6, computer is OSX 10.6 but I also tried on a windows machine and the result was the same, so I'd safely say it's phone's fault. Disabling debugging mode, as suggested by this question, and then rebooting (just to be safe) didn't help.


Send all calls to Voice Mail

It's seems like it should be a simple thing, but I haven't figured it out yet on my desire. How do I send all calls to voice mail? I can disable the mobile data network and put the phone in airplane mode, but how do I keep the data active and send all calls to voice mail?


how to get skype to work when the phone sleeps

I got a Samsung Galaxy 3 GT-I5800 with Android 2.1. Installed Skype on it, and when connected to wifi it works. When WiFi is not available it switches to G3. While I use the phone, skype works fine. If the phone sleeps/locks, no one can call me from their PC. I think it's because skype disconnects when the phone sleeps and logs-in as soon as I activate the phone touchscreen. What do I need to do, to get Skype to work and receive calls at all times?


How to upgrade rooted HTC Desire with Unrevoked3 (Clockworkmod) to Froyo 2.2?

I recently rooted my HTC Desire having Froyo 2.2 with Unrevoked3. Rooting was successful, however, after Unrevoked placed the recovery image, the system was back at OS 2.1 again. How can I upgrade again back to Froyo 2.2? Installing the normal OTA update doesn't work I guess. At least it didn't when I tried. Can someone provide me some hints on how to do so? (Sorry, but it was my first rooting adventure.)


Need browser with websocket and full screen mode support

I need a browser that supports **websocket and full screen mode** and where I can set a **default homepage**. The device that I am using is Rikomagic **MK802 III**. I am using a startup program to open a browser in full screen mode with a default URL when the machine is booted. The default stock Android browser works fine, but **does not support websocket**. It also does not have a very good support for JavaScript. Next, I tried with Chrome, Firefox and Opera. All of them support websocket and works fine. **But none of them have a provision to set a default homepage and full screen also is not supported.** However I found an add-on in Firefox that supports full screen, but don't know how to make this a default behavior when the browser is opened. Setting default homepage is still a problem. Please suggest me what option I am left with. Is there any workaround ?


How to disable proximity sensor

I dropped my Motorola Charm (Android 2.1) and the proximity sensor doesn't work which is annoying, it makes the the touchscreen disabled when I dial anything (super annoying). I would rather like to disable the proximity sensor, so it will never disable the touch screen. Does anybody know how I can do so? In case of absence of any ready made solutions, I am even willing to write my own app for that (there are programs that do that but for Android 2.2).


What is the difference between GSM and WCDMA when switching to manual Network Mode?

I was reading this answer and I need to comprehend this better: What is the technical difference between "selecting **GSM** " and "selecting **WCDMA** " in Network Mode settings menu? To save battery life, I'm planning to switch from the automatic to the manual mode, and I want to know what happens if I stick to GSM or WCDMA. I am on HTC HD2 with Android 2.2 FroyoStone.


Reinstall default apps on Galaxy S3 before updating to Jelly Bean

I want to update my Galaxy S3 to Jelly Bean but after downloading the firmware using Kies, it starts updating, but then it stops with a "dead" Android with a red triangle icon. I think it's because I have removed some default apps like ChatOn and Yahoo widgets. Is there any way to get them back or to install the official Jelly Bean update without a factory reset? I don't want to reinstall my apps again and lose my settings each time I need to update the OS (I also don't want bloatware apps that are pre-installed). **EDIT:** I have ClockWorkMod recovery installed. I think that might be the problem. Is there any way I can flash the stock recovery only?. My operator is vodafone from Portugal. Any ideas?


Telegram: hide online status

Is there any way to hide the "Online" status on the Telegram application, and possible as well also the "Last seen" time stamp? If this is not possible, is there a way to contact the developing team to ask them to include this feature? I haven't found like a forum or a place to put requests. It seems weird that for an app that is supposed to be so privacy-centered, as opposed to Whatsapp, they have left in this really intrusive feature.


Can the LG 768 be encypted?

I have an LG 768 device. It is running Android 4.04 with Kernel version 3.0.21 and build number IMM76L. I can find no way to encrypt the device. None of the menus lead to an option to encrypt. Has anyone figured out a way to encrypt this device?


Status 7 error on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (p3113)

Everytime I tried to update my PAC or any other ROM with my device support and 4.4.3 it gives my a Status 7 error. I think it could be the firmware but I cannot connect to kies, I tried almost everything including going into device manager and messing around. I also tried to repack the ROM with the first line of code in \METADATA\updatescript.file but it still didn't work. Give me advice and I will reply if I had done that and it worked or not. Thank you so much. I cannot switch to TWRP because it doesn't support p3113. My current CWM version is 6.0.2.3.


Default permissions for new files and default umask

I mounted a NFS share on my rooted Android device using busybox mount. I can read and create files, but when I create a file in any app, the file's permissions are set to 0600 (because the umask inside the app is 077). This means that a file created by an app can only be accessed by that app. How can I change this behavior, and have the new files created with more permissions? Is there a way to have apps start with a different umask? Also, how come all the files created on the sdcard are 0775 (thus ignoring the app's umask) ? I want my NFS mount to behave like the SD Card I have a rooted Android box with version 4.4.2.


How do I stop floating the number keypad on Galaxy Note 8.0?

My Galaxy Note 8 displays a floating numeric keyboard when the inputType is number. How do I make it stop floating? It doesn't happen for other inputTypes, just this one. There's no option to change it to "normal" like there is with the regular keyboard. The only buttons are 0-9, delete, next, and a gear button. I'm using Android version 4.4.2.![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/9phI5.jpg)


Use phone as USB Bluetooth adapter

I know this question has been asked before, but I've never found a definitive answer. I have a Bluetooth keyboard that I would like to use with my computer. My PC is fairly old, which means it doesn't have built-in Bluetooth. I know I can buy a dongle/adapter but prices can get high for things like that (over here in Canada anyways) and I don't really want to go out and buy a Bluetooth adapter. My phone, a Moto G, has Bluetooth support of course, so I wondered if I could connect my phone to my PC via USB cable and use it to communicate with my Bluetooth keyboard. My phone is rooted. Any feedback would be appreciated.


XT1034 Custom Recovery

I recently rooted my Moto G and would like to install a custom recovery so I can make Nandroid backups of my device. I apologize for being a noob. Since I am already rooted, I would like to install the recovery from either CWM's ROM Manager app or the TWRP Manager app. I can find my device, Motorola Moto G, but not my specific model number in either TWRP or CWM. They both have stable versions for the xt1032, which I believe is the Global model, but none for the xt1034, the US version. Would it be safe to flash the xt1032 version of CWM/TWRP on my device? Thanks.


How to prefer networks from a specific country to avoid roaming charges?

I've recently moved to the Geneva area on the border between France and Switzerland. I live in France where I have a French mobile (and home) phone contract, but work just over the border (within a mile of it!) in Switzerland. The Swiss networks are stronger near my work than French ones, but I can usually get a French signal. I can use several French networks without incurring roaming charges for phone/SMS/internet use, but any of the Swiss ones will cost me a small fortune. In Android (actually Cyanogenmod versions based on Gingerbread and ICS is what I've tried so far so far) I seem to have two options: **a)** _Only_ allow to join my home network and ignore all others, both French and Swiss. In this case I often have no connection at all. **b)** Connect to _any_ network, in which case the phone will often choose to connect to a Swiss network and hence incur costs. (And in practice will render me unable to use the mobile data connection since I've disabled data roaming). Is there a way that I can rank networks in order of preference so that French networks (if joinable) will be preferred to Swiss ones, even if there are Swiss networks with a stronger signal? I've looked for settings and apps to do this, but without success... other than some rather dangerous looking stuff with the Preferred Roaming List (PRL), which doesn't seem to be exposed to the normal UI. I guess most people don't live/work on borders so this feature hasn't been that much in demand -- but the network operators unfortunately don't have any cross-country deals to help frontier-dwellers either, so a technological solution is probably needed!


Permission denied while trying to do MKDIR

I am loading media files into the `/sdcard` folder on my Android device and playing them and everything seems to work fine. When I tried to do a MKDIR on this folder, it said that my permission is denied and this is a Read-Only folder. After researching a little bit, I realized that I will have to mount this folder. So I did the following:   1. adb shell   2. su   3. # mount -o rw,remount /sdcard/   4. Now, I close and open the command prompt because when I see root #, I can not do mkdir.   5. When I restart cmd prompt, I again see c:..\ so that I can again do adb shell mkdir   6. I again see the error that I have read only permission to this folder. I am not sure what is wrong. Any ideas?


Firmware Upgrade Encountered

I am in the process of restoring a Samsung Galaxy S4, for Verizon. It shows a screen that says I need to use the "Software Repair Assistant"program. Could anyone please provide assistance as to how I can resolve this issue?


Syncing Opera Mobile/Mini with Desktop Firefox

I prefer Opera on Android but Firefox on the Desktop. Is there any way to sync these two?


Galaxy S GT-I9000 cannot get into recovery boot screen or update to Jelly Bean

I was given this phone by a friend. I have already put in a Samsung unlock code and a reset code, but I want to update the software to Jelly Bean and I'm not sure how to do this. I cannot use Google Play or download anything because it is locked to the three network. I have then the battery out and held volume down and hit the power button and all the different ways but I still cannot get into the boot screen.


How can I remove Camera app on Cyanogenmod?

I am running Cyanogenmod on my SamSung phone. Can you please tell me how can I remove the Camera app on the phone?


What's causing battery drainage by "Google Services" while packet data is switched on in a 3G dead zone?

Here's a picture of my Samsung Galaxy S2 battery usage page. Around the point where the battery usage started diving, I had added a calendar remainder, sent an email (to a new contact) and browsed facebook (using their app) and twitter (using the web browser). I've done all of these things many times before. What could have caused the sudden drain, and how can I stop it happening again when I'm not near a charger? (Updated question after picture.) ![Battery Usage, Mk 1.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/EtqOb.jpg) ## UPDATE I've done some experimentation and made some observations. My workplace is in a 3G dead zone, but has 2G thanks to a repeater box someone has installed nearby. For the past three months, I have left the phone with 'Sync' and 'Packet Data' switched on all the time. When at work inside the 3G dead zone, I sometimes switch on wifi. Before this incident, I've had no problems at all with battery power, despite leaving Sync on all the time. After posting the original revision of this question, I charged the phone up while it was switched off, went home and only switched it back on when I got home. I had sync and 3G data all night and the battery wasn't rapidly draining. This morning, the only change I had made was to carry it with me into my workplace and put the phone on my desk. I didn't switch anything on or off, I **only** carried it to my desk. It very quickly started heating up and I noticed that battery was rapidly draining as before. I began to suspect that the dead zone was causing the problem. To test this hypothesis, I charged the phone up and switched off wifi, sync and packet data. During the day, I switched on wifi and sync in various combinations. (Text continues after picture.) ![Battery usage on second day.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/qDvlG.jpg) The kink in the graph is around 20 minutes where wifi and sync were both switched **off** , but packet data was switched on. During those 20 minutes, the phone was heating up and the battery was draining. When I switched packet data off, normal battery use resumed. Conclusion: Something in my phone has a bug where the battery starts draining badly while in a 3G dead zone and packet data is switched on. Remember, this only started happening very recently. I've had this phone since January and have left both packet data and sync switched on almost continuously. I've not knowingly had any software updates recenty and the 3G data availablity of my workplace has been consistently very bad for some time. Does please anyone know of a fix? (Many thanks to m'colleague Duncan Large for taking the pictures and helping test the hypothesis.)


Manually changing shared_prefs and forcing app to update to it?

I've been trying to figure out if it's possible to disable/enable GO SMS popup notifications via something like Tasker. I came across the following line in `/data/data/com.jb.gosms/shared_prefs/com.jb.gosms_preferences.xml`:               <boolean name="pref_key_popup_msg" value="true" />      It would seem that I could just flip that to `false`, but GO SMS doesn't see that (and it actually rewrites the shared_prefs file it looks like). Is there a way to force GO SMS to re-read this shared_prefs file? I am rooted and am pretty comfortable with shell commands as well as Tasker; I would think that any solution would require one of the above. (Tasker can fire Activities or broadcast intents.)


Can my Google Docs app be secured?

I have sensitive information in my Google Docs. I enabled two-step verification with my Google account; but just noticed that Google DOCS on my phone doesn't require any type of PIN number or password when I open it. Is there a way to secure this app? NOTE: I also have a PIN number that must be entered after swipe.


Is there a way to move the caret in a text box without using the hard keyboard and without a bunch of single touches?

Often when I'm editing in a text box, I'm trying to insert text and specific location or delete text from a specific location. It usually takes me a few touches to get it right, but sometimes I just say screw it, delete the word and and retype. Since I'm usually off by just one character, is there a way to move the caret to left or right by 1 character? Maybe a gesture of some sort? I'm a little unsure if this falls under keyboard software functions( _If it does then I'll take a closer look @ the alternative keyboard questions_ ). My device is a Droid which does have a hard keyboard, but I want to be prepared for the day I decide to get phone that doesn't have one.


Wierd log tag on SAMSUNG GALAXY S II

I have connected eclipse to my Galaxy S II and i receive a wierd log tag named [HYPOS] what is that i am worried about my privacy.


Galaxy S2 Not Booting After Editing build.prop

I'm really far from "rooting Android devices" . I had root my device . SuperSU and CWM installed. But today i did a mistake and decided to try Facebook Home. So install it from an .apk and then edit build.prop file, changed ro.product.model from GT-I9100 to GT-I9300 . (Also i did a backup BEFORE doing this) . Now i'm trying to boot my phone but it's not booting. Just there is Galaxy S2 booting screen. It's like this : ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/YTKJf.jpg) I have searched it and found a few solutions, but i couldn't follow them because i didn't understand them exactly. For example , in one of this solutions they said "install cm9 mod" but in this page : http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/I9100_Info there is'a warning about _superbrick_ it's scared my. I have tried booting with CWM (power button + sound up button + home button) and factory reset but i'm getting **Error mounting /sdcard/.android_secure error.I'm trying to mount it from _mounts and storage_ but it's giving error _Error mounting /sdcard_. I have really no idea what should i do, i have read a few articles about this but i couldn't understand ANYTHING . And i really need this phone this evening, i'm going to a travel. These are some posts about my problem : http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/transformer- pad-300-development/27254-solved-help-can-t-pass-through-asus-tegra-logo- screen-did-i-brick-2.html http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948094 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903407 **NOTE : I'M USING MACBOOK**


How can i transfer APK files from my old SD card to a new micro SD card?

I just bought a 32GB micro SD card to replace my 8GB micro SD card for my x10. I have some apps that I've downloaded online (paid APK) and not from the market. They are currently stored in my 8GB micro SD. I don't know how to transfer the files to the new 32GB card. I don't know in what folder they should be placed in. Again, my unit is an SE x10 (eclair).


GPS optimization, is really necessary?

Some android users are experiencing GPS problems; are applications like this really useful and safe for all devices? http://www.appbrain.com/app/gps-optimisation/com.gps.opt What do you recommend for a 2.2 device?


Will updating an app with a sideloaded apk delete app data?

I have an application and I want to update it . I have downloaded latest version apk and I would like to know if i sideload the latest apk would I loose old application data .


Unlock PC from Android

I was pretty sure this question wouldve been already asked, and I tried hard to find a solution but couldnt find much. I'm trying to lock/unlock my PC from my Android device. I dont want to use BTProximity to do this because even if I'm in another room in the house, it would be able to detect my phone and unlock the computer. I want finer control over the event that triggers the lock/unlock, instead of relying on proximity. I would be very happy to use tasker to achieve this, although I'm unable to find any way for my PC to lock/unlock with anything tasker can do. The solution can either be for Windows or Ubuntu, or both.


Low Signal Strength on Samsung devices based on location running JellyBean

I have an android running Cyanogenmod 10.2 (JellyBean). I find that both mine and the following phones with stock firmware experience low signal strength when me and my colleagues reach work on the following phones:   * Samsung galaxy S2 (mine)   * Samsung Duos 2   * Samsung Quattro Others (Duos and Quatto) are running Samsung JellyBean stock firmware. However, the issue is mitigated when we set our mobile network preference to GSM (2G) only, rather than the default WCDMA/GSM. Is this a known issue with JellyBean 4.3?


Is it possible to mock a usb device?

I want to mock a usb device which gets attached to ttyUSB0. I need it for debug purposes. It needs to be done without actually connecting a device. Is it possible? Maybe there is an APP out there which simulate such a device?


How you can know if a Particular Screen has a "Menu" options available?

I have 2 questions which are making my life difficult in using the Android phone a hell, may be I am/was an IPhone user.   1. I was wondering if there is anyway to know if current screen has "Menu" options available?   2. How I can know how many activities/screens are on the stack?


Android phone<->Google contacts - usage model and best practices?

I am finally forced to admit that I'm completely flummoxed by the communication between my android phone and my google account's contact list. I have tried various usage models and experienced lost/deleted contacts, edits made on my phone overwritten with unedited version from google account, random entries appearing on my phone(i now have 5 different entries for MYSELF)....everything BUT what I'm trying to do. What I'd like for it to do is for my google account to be the system of record for my contacts, and sync with my phone...simple as that. If I edit/add on my phone, I'd like for that change to be sync'd to my google account automatically. If edit/add using my google account via the web interface, I'd like that for that change to be sync'd to my phone. Obviously this is NOT the way that it works, and it is obvious that, after weeks of trial, error, and fruitless searching, I do not understand how it SHOULD be used. Does anyone know how Google wants us to use this? How is it SUPPOSED to work? Has Google published a guide for this? FWIW, I have no problem going back and reorganizing everything and adapting to a different usage model as long as I understand how it is supposed to behave and as long as it behaves as published.


Looking for a parts list application

I am looking for an application like a shopping list, that will let me put in items with the prices and give me a final total...so that if I have a project, I can put in all the prices(scanning barcodes would be a plus) of items in the project while i am out and about. I have tried a couple different searches, but havent gotten any really good hits on it.


Issues with the TouchWiz music app on my Galaxy Note 2

I've recently received a Galaxy Note II, and am still in the phase of getting to know Android and Touchwiz. I've managed to sync some music onto it with iSyncr, but am having some problems playing it. I have two main issues: Half the time when I'm in the music app on the now playing screen, clicking the back key or song list button takes me to the current artist/album I'm listening to, and clicking back from there (presumably to go to the full list of artists/albums) takes me back to the now playing screen. So I have no way to choose another song to listen to. Sometimes it does this, sometimes it doesn't. It's weird. Second, I can't seem to find a way to get lockscreen music controls (short of installing a new lockscreen) that works. Supposedly TouchWiz puts music controls for you if you have a pattern or passcode, but that didn't seem to work. I tried as a replacement using the notification bar's music controls, but those sometimes just weren't there (I have no idea why). And one other thing- is it possible to set a volume limit as you can on iOS? Because when I listen to music anything above half is too loud and the increments below that are too big. These are pretty specific issues, but if anyone could help that would be great.


Backup and restore CM10 on broken razr

My problem is a little bit complicated, I have a Razr (XT910) motorola phone, the screen is cracked and unusable, the tech support of my carrier (in Mexico) is unable to get the display from motorola... However, what I want to do (since I need a phone...) is sell the broken display phone I have on eBay (since Motorola USA has the display) so the buyer can repair it and have a "cheap" razr, and I can buy a phone also in eBay or here in Mexico. But to do so, I need to factory reset the phone (and if possible get my information backed up), but since the screen is cracked I don't know how to do so (The phone receives calls, and maybe the touchscreen is functional, but I'm not sure). The specific details of my phone: It's rooted, it has safestrap 2.x installed, it has the ICS stock rom, and CM10 (beta).


Links from Gmail all open in same Chrome tab

I just noticed that when I open a link from the Gmail app (in Chrome), then go back to Gmail and click another link, it replaces the first one in Chrome. I end up with only one tab open. Is there a workaround? I'm not sure what to search for on crbugs, or whether this would be an Android bug or a Chrome bug. This is pretty much the same question as this one, but it was answered with "use Opera." I like Chrome and would rather not change browsers over this, and mainly have two questions:   1. Is this intended behavior?   2. Is there an open bug against it, and if not does anyone have enough of a hunch about the root cause to point me to the right place to file it?


How can I tell Google Play Music to store the audio files on the removable micro SD card (and not on the internal storage)?

How do I set the Google Music Play app to store the local "offline" music on the SD Card? I've used up about 90% of my internal storage. I've looked in the app Settings and don't see any options for that.


Toggle between 2 gmail calendars?

I would like to have 2 separate gmail calendars, one for work and one for personal. I have 2 different gmail accounts but I can only find how to sync them together instead of going back and forth between. Is it possible to keep them separate but both still visible on my phone?


How to have unused apps not take up resources

Is there a way I can have unused apps not take up resources? Especially Internal memory and other resources not on Sd card. I am already using Link2SD to move what I can to SD. I know you can back them up and re install, I was hoping for something easier, like avoiding autostart.


Is it possible to handle cell phone calls through a Samsung Galaxy Player?

I currently have a Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 running Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread. I was wondering if there was anyway to sync my cell phone to it via Bluetooth and then handle all of my calls and texts through the Galaxy Player.


How can I set up my Google account without syncing Gmail?

I got a Nexus 7 tablet. Is it possible to use my Google account just to download apps and for backup purpose? I'd rather not see my emails, chats and contacts on the device as it's not with me all the time and shared with kids, and basically anyone in the house has access to it. I couldn't find any options to do this. Without logging in with my Google account, the device is kind of useless. I tried turning off sync for everything after I logged in, but the emails are still syncing. Plus it's only a couple of clicks away to turn back on if anyone wished. I can't add password just for these apps either. Please don't ask me to create another Gmail account just for this. Are rooting and installing custom ROM the only option? Any other suggestions?


What is covered by "Encrypt phone"?

On Ice Cream Sandwich (CyanogenMod 9), Under `Settings > Security` there is an option to "Encrypt phone". I understand that this will require me to provide a PIN whenever I start up my phone. But what wasn't explained was if it covers the micro SD data as well? I want to make it so that in case my phone gets stolen, the thief won't be able to simply get my micro SD card and pop it in to a card reader and view its contents, some of which may be sensitive.


Some Google Apps Accounts Stuck On "Waiting for Sync"

I have several Google Apps (Free Edition) and one traditional Gmail acct set into my Nexus 4 (stock 4.2.2). All accts use 2FA (2 factor authentication). Using the gmail app, all (GApps & Gmail) but two (both GApps) of those accounts are able to retrieve/sync emails successfully. The settings on the _Forwarding and POP/IMAP_ are identical for all accounts. I've tried removing the accts, force stop & clear data on gmail app, then recreating both accounts. I've tried leaving (for long periods of time) the auto-sync checkbox ON for those accts. I tried the fix outlined in this video (Auto-Sync data was already enabled, but I disabled, exited, then re-enabled). **What else can I try to get those two accounts working!?**


How do I convert videos for Samsung GT-i5503?

I'm using Samsung GT-i5503 with android version 2.2. I recently updated my Kies application. And after updating when I tried converting videos using Kies Video COnverter from youtube then saved in my phone, it won't play and error message was displayed(Sorry, this video cannot be played.). However, before updating my kies it works perfectly. How can I convert videos now so that can be played in my phone.


After update; Can't install rom

I have a Galaxy SIII ATT USA. I rooted and flashed CM10 serveral months ago. It has been great. Then I got an update message, so I let it. This apparently took me to jelly bean 4.2.2(? it had the lock screen widgets for camera and stuff so that why I think it was 4.2.2) However, everything was messed up. google account was missing, bacground changed. several app crash notes on boot... you get the idea. I tried to restore a backup but RomManager would crash. I went back to stock and tried to start over. I got the stock rooted with odin, then updated in Rommanager but when I tried to load CM 10 I got stuck at the cyanogenmod loading screen. It just stayed there spinning. I pulled the battery and and powered on, same issue. So I restored from clockwork to my rooted stock. ???


How can I determine what URL an app is accessing?

I have an app that downloads mp3 files. The app does not tell you where it is getting these files from. Is there an Android tool/app I can use to figure out what URL an app is accessing from my phone? Thanks


Galaxy S4 GPS Problem "Please enable Google apps location access"

I have a brand new S4 and cannot figure out why the GPS is not working. In Google Maps, clicking the button that centers the screen at your current location reveals the following error:               "Please enable Google apps location access"      Going to Settings>Location Services I have everything checked off and activated:               Access to my location (let apps use your location information)     VZW location services     Standalone GPS services     Wi-fi & mobile network location service      Is there any reason why it shouldn't work?


How to Enable Android phone for full Tamil Indic Interface

I'd like to buy an Android phone to gift to somebody who only knows Tamil. From the little research I've done there are Android phones setup in Indic languages available readymade (like Robosoft), but I'm not very happy with that. I've also come across the thread below but even after going through the full process (with the Android emulator) I'm unable to get the full tamil interface (specifically in contacts list). I want to add/edit contacts in Tamil and hopefully back them up in a Google account. How to make an Android device to display complex rendering of Indic characters? Is there a check-list or help available somewhere. Thanks Ganesh


How to format /storage/sdcard0 in ext4

I tried to create a symbolic link on the "internal SD card" of my Galaxy SD2. It failed with "permission denied" and I quickly realized this file system is vfat. How can I reformat `/storage/sdcard0` with a modern file system instead, like ext4? Are there any drawbacks if I do this?


What is the right way to backup my whole phone?

I did a factory reset last night, and I'd like to try to mod my G1 but I want to make sure I have a good, complete recovery image. Preferably one that will restore things like my K9 mail settings, in addition to my installed applications. If I went ahead right now with the modding I wouldn't need these things but I need to just use my phone for a few days, for which I'd like to arrange my settings. I think I need to use nandroid, so maybe my real question is: are there caveats to be alert to in a nandroid backup?


Video out over USB?

I'm starting to regret not getting an Atrix - the whole docking scheme seems so cool. Unfortunately, it seems that I can't even do much of a DIY thing to output a video stream with the device's screen over USB. I have a rooted G2. The G1 could do video-out, but only because it had the hardware for it (although it was never implemented). There's apps out there for VNC and for screenshots, although not for screen recording (from which it would be a small step to output to USB). The most frustrating thing is that this is an area with very sparse documentation. Stuff like this hasn't much been done before, and I can't find any existing software to do this sort of thing. Is there anything that you guys know of that I could follow for developing an app to do this via software since the hardware for video-out isn't there? Even better yet, is there any software that can record the screen? If I was on a Linux desktop, how could I tap into the monitor's video stream? Thanks, -Trey


Why can't the Droid 2 connect to 5 GHz WiFi networks?

The Droid 2 can connect to 2.4 GHz wireless networks, such as 802.11b/g/n, but not 5.0 GHz networks such as 802.11a/n. Why is this? Is there any workaround to allow it to connect to both types of wireless-N WiFi networks? Note, this is similar to a question that was recently deleted by its owner and I didn't get a chance to answer. Hopefully this will be useful to others in the future.


Why can't I boot into recovery mode?

I think I'm actually missing something here still. Everything I read suggests I need to boot into recovery mode as a first step, and that I ought to be able to do that by holding down the "home" key while I'm starting up. Instead I get a bang (!) in a triangle icon with a phone next to it. Have I skipped a step or is there something wrong with my phone? I know there's something wrong with my phone ... that's why I embarked on this project to begin with. But could that be some how preventing me from booting to recovery mode? Or is the problem a skipped step?


Looking for Android equivalent of Clonezilla / Diskimage / Ghost etc

Have been googling for quite a few hours but can't seem to find what I'm looking for, hope someone can point me in the right direction.... I want to basically make a complete image of my phone before I make an changes to it so that I can restore it exactly as it is now. In the PC world I would use CloneZilla / ghost or similar. though I have used dd in the past and don't mind using it. I am looking for a solution that will work on the following phones:   * HTC Desire (not HD or S)   * Sony Erikson X10 Mini Pro In my searching I found mention of a tool called Nandroid, but as best as I could tell it seemed to only be for a G1 and required Root. I don't have root on either phone, so solutions offered requiring root are not helpful because (as I understand it) gaining root will wipe the data (at least some) I'm trying to back up. I also found article about creating a GoldCard for a HTC Desire, is this what I need to do? there was no explanation on what a GoldCard was? It also didn't look like a particularly desirable method as It required wiping the memory card first and had no mention of how to restore if things go bad. My objectives are as follows:   * Upgrade the SE X10 mini (it's stuck on Android 1.6!) I know there is a 2.1 upgrade for it, but it's not available unless yo have a windows machine??? I only have Ubuntu + Mac. I'm not prepared to buy a windows licence just to upgrade an android phone (seems Odd!)   * Try out Android 2.3 and 3.0 on the HTC Desire and the X10, understandably this is play, so I want to be able to go back quickly, especially on the X10 (wifes phone) as I will be in no end of trouble if I brick that and don't get it back by the morning :)   * If successful with the first 2, then I can look at trying out dev releases and testing them (That is after all my day job) and hopefully being able to contribute. To do this I need to be able to load a release test it out and then roll back on the same night so Ideally I need a process that is quite quick or a bunch of shell commands I can script. Hopefully someone can steer me on the right course.... Thanks, Dave.


Could not enable mobile hotspot function on HTC One X

I am using HTC One X and I was trying to enable mobile hotspot function, so I could enjoy internet from my PC adhoc wireless network but it says :                There is a temporary network problem that prevents the       enablement of the Mobile Hotspot function.       Please retry later.


Modifying a Stock ROM

I'm an Android newbie who has a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7" Wifi (SM-T210) and would like to retrieve its stock ROM, modify certain files and add some applications to the system partition, and then flash it into any other SM-T210 device. Is this possible? How can I do it? Thanks for the help.


My Nexus 7 became slower after the update to 4.2. How can I fix it?

After the update to android 4.2 my nexus 7 became slower. Switching applications takes some seconds and even the menu that pop-ups after I push the 'share' button takes a while to appear. Is there something I can do to have its performance back to the usual level?


Samsung Galaxy-s blocks the app to install after download

Why I can not install the app after download on galaxy s, if the app is not from the play store it blocks the app to install. I know there is an option on new models of galaxy, if it blocks your app to download there is option to go to settings and then you click on allow app from unknown source. But on galaxy s I can not find that option. Please help me to download and install this Hailo Taxi App, out of play store.


How to create a Local Area Network with Android device?

I want to use a TCP service running on my phone that needs its current IP to be known. So when the phone is connected to its internet as alone, I can know its IP. However to speed up this task, I need to make a local network connection with my phone and know its local IP. The USB/Wi-Fi tethering by phone with PC does all that along with sharing its internet connection, however in this scenario, I don't want its internet. I am already connected with LAN on my PC. and have no internet plan on my phone. Any suggestion?


High definition video and native video calling in Nexus S

I try to compare Samsung Galaxy S with Nexus S.   1. May I know why video calling is not supported in Nexus S? Is it due to limitation in software or hardware?   2. May I know why high definition video is not supported in Nexus S? Is it due to limitation in software or hardware?


Possible to monitor multiple Twitter accounts and Facebook pages with widget?

I manage social media for a living and have finally had enough with Apple and made the switch to Android. I love it so far but there are two things I haven't had time to figure out how to do, really need to do, and am hoping someone can help with. Specifically:   1. Is there any kind of widget that i can put on my home screen that will show the most recent mentions for 5 twitter accounts and multiple Facebook pages?    2. Is there a way to get notifications for these same things when my phone is asleep? In other words, with an iPhone when the screen times out and goes dark, it will still pop up notifications for Twitter mentions or activity on my Facebook pages. They stay on the screen for a few seconds in case I'm watching, then the screen goes dark again. When I turn the phone on again the notification is still there until I unlock it. I'm sorry if these seem like minor questions, but I really love my new phone and am really hoping that someone can help me figure out these two things that I really need.


Is there a way to record sound coming from the speakers, like Audacity does on the computer?

I want to record an online lecture and for some reason it plays faster on my Kindle than it does on my computer, though it still requires a lot of buffering. **I'd like to be able to record on the Kindle and then transfer the recording to Audacity on the computer to snip out the silent parts**. Most of the Android applications I've found record phone calls, which is not what I want to do. I don't have a USB cable, so I can't root the Kindle. Amazon doesn't allow you to download this particular app for the Kindle, so I got it from 1mobile.com instead (saw it on an Amazon forum). When I try to use the app, it doesn't allow me to record, it says something about making sure my SD card is writeable (which it is) and to check my settings. When I change from high quality to low quality, it'll record, but then the controls become unresponsive. I seem to be the only one with this issue.


Widgets occupying the whole screen

I have a Samsung Galaxy Y phone, I use the Android App called as "Any.Do" to help me with my To-do list management. One of it's widgets called as the "Any.Do Grande (4x4)" occupies the whole of my phone's homescreen. Now, I know that the screen size of my mobile is relatively smaller than most android mobiles available in the Market. So, my question here is: If a widget occupies the whole screen of my mobile, will it do so for mobiles of various different screen-sizes too?


Configuring my office e mail in samsung galaxy 3

Does samsung galaxy 3 have support for microsoft exchange servers . I am trying to configure my office e mail (which uses exchange server) but my phone keeps giving IOException. Any solutions ?


Gallery Sort Order

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  gallery sort order Photos taken by the camera app are sorted newest to oldest by the default gallery app. All the other folders are sorted from oldest to newest. Is there a way to adjust the sort order? I am on CM702 on a TMO G2 (HTC Vision)


Heimdall error: Setting up interface failed!

While trying to know the pits available in my phone (Samsung GT-I9082, the Grand Duos) heimdall (in Linux) throwed me this error. What does it mean? How to resolve it?


How can I graph or chart date related values ( each date having one value )

_NEW QUESTION_   * **I wish to enter dates with corresponding values** , and have these values **charted in a line or block graph**. If the chart and values could be exported, that would be nice. _UPDATE_ Since the original title containing the words graph and commodities did not seem to produce any results, I have now changed the question to a more general question. Original question was: _I am looking for a way to **edit and graph my own commodities** off line ?_ _USE ( to clarify the question )_   * I could use this to create a graph from manually entered stock exchange values, but also to follow up my weight, or hart beat values, or whatever chart whose values change daily.   * I know that you can use a spreadsheet to do this, but I am looking for a more specialised program.   * I am running Froyo 2.2.1 on a Samsung Galaxy S and Archos 101 pad ( _if this should make a difference_ ). _UPDATE AFTER INITIAL COMMENTS_ Left the original question here, so that any read could understand the initial comments. _I am looking for a stocks program where I can add and edit my own daily/weekly stock figures. I want some graph too. I don't want nor seek a program which offers real time or on line updated stock quotes. I have looked in the marked, but there are tens or hundreds of stocks programs, and I really don't want to try them all ( especially because most if not all of them emphasise how easy it is to have real time updated values )._


Install Russian input method on android

I don't have Russian input method in the list of methods available. Tried third party apps like 'change locale' bu they are changing interface of the OS and not giving me to type in Russian. Android version: 4.1.2, Device: Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE


Dropbox does not automatically upload post-processed photos

I copied many photos from my Nikon SLR to my Android, and edited a few with Photo Editor and Little photo. Some uploaded successfully using dropbox Camera Upload facility. This weekend, it stopped automatically uploading photos that I edited using these apps. I re installed dropbox, tried disabling then enabling automatic upload, I tried moving the files to Camera directory, but they won't automatically upload. Taking a normal picture using camera phone automatically upload photos just fine. Why aren't my word photos no longer being automatically uploaded any more? How can I enable it again?


Does Android support the external USB devices?

Does Android support the external USB devices like PC keyboard, joystick, camera or other devices that can be connected to the PC? If so, then do I need some additional software, or is it enough to connect external device via Standard/Micro USB adapter?


How to prevent Android from creating LOST.DIR on SD card?

After the phone restarts, there is a LOST.DIR folder created on the external SD card. Is it possible not to create this folder if nothing is lost?


Xperia ray can't root

Model number: ST18! , Android Version: 4.0.4 , Build number: 4.1.B.0.431 I tried to root my device (following the steps lined out in this question), but it did not work. Flash Tool Log:               06/027/2013 11:27:14 - INFO  - <- This level is successfully initialized          06/027/2013 11:27:14 - INFO  - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47     06/027/2013 11:27:14 - INFO  - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them     06/027/2013 11:27:19 - INFO  - Device disconnected     06/027/2013 11:27:25 - INFO  - Selected Xperia Ray_ST18i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf     06/027/2013 11:27:25 - INFO  - Preparing files for flashing     06/027/2013 11:27:25 - INFO  - Please connect your device into flashmode.     06/027/2013 11:27:33 - INFO  - Device connected in flash mode     06/027/2013 11:27:33 - INFO  - Opening device for R/W     06/027/2013 11:27:33 - INFO  - Reading device information     06/027/2013 11:27:34 - INFO  - Phone ready for flashmode operations.     06/027/2013 11:27:34 - INFO  - Current device : ST18i - CB511UNT57 - 1252-3629_R1I - 1248-9545_4.1.A.0.562 - WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.431     06/027/2013 11:27:34 - INFO  - Start Flashing     06/027/2013 11:27:34 - INFO  - Processing loader     06/027/2013 11:27:34 - INFO  -     Checking header     06/027/2013 11:27:34 - INFO  -     Flashing data     06/027/2013 11:27:37 - INFO  - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED     06/027/2013 11:27:37 - INFO  - Processing kernel.sin     06/027/2013 11:27:37 - INFO  -     Checking header     06/027/2013 11:27:37 - INFO  -     Flashing data     06/027/2013 11:27:39 - INFO  - Ending flash session     06/027/2013 11:27:39 - INFO  - Flashing finished.     06/027/2013 11:27:39 - INFO  - Please unplug and start your phone     06/027/2013 11:27:39 - INFO  - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings     06/027/2013 11:27:39 - INFO  - Device connected in flash mode      DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT Log:               ---------------------------------------------------------------                   Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)                        created by DooMLoRD             using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)        Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!     ---------------------------------------------------------------      [*] This script will:          (1) root ur device using latest zergRush exploit (21 Nov)          (2) install Busybox (1.18.4)          (3) install SU files (binary: 3.0.3 and apk: 3.0.6)          (4) some checks for free space, tmp directory              (will remove Google Maps if required)      [*] Before u begin:          (1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device          (2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"                from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)          (3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"                from (Menu\Settings\Applications)          (4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes          (5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC          (6) skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device     ---------------------------------------------------------------      CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN     Press any key to continue . . .     --- STARTING ----     --- WAITING FOR DEVICE     * daemon not running. starting it now *     * daemon started successfully *     --- creating temporary directory     mkdir failed for tmp, File exists     --- cleaning     --- pushing zergRush     1325 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.016s)     --- correcting permissions     --- executing zergRush          [**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root     [**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.          [**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.          [-] Not a 2.2/2.3 Android ...     --- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT     if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try:        disconnect usb cable and reconnect it        toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it)     --- DEVICE FOUND     --- pushing busybox     2698 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.389s)     --- correcting permissions     --- remounting /system     mount: permission denied (are you root?)     --- checking free space on /system     61 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.007s)     df: /mnt/secure/asec: Permission denied     --- Free space on /system : 60844 bytes     --- no cleanup required     --- copying busybox to /system/xbin/     /system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system     --- correcting ownership     Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory     --- correcting permissions     Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory     --- installing busybox     /system/bin/sh: /system/xbin/busybox: not found     --- pushing SU binary     failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system     --- correcting ownership     Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory     --- correcting permissions     Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory     --- correcting symlinks     rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system     link failed Read-only file system     --- pushing Superuser app     failed to copy 'files\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only      file system     --- cleaning     --- rebooting     ALL DONE!!!      I'm very new to android. But I know something about MS-Dos. I tried to do DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT works manually, using adb shell. But the mount command - mount: Operation not permitted. Can anybody help me. How can I root may device? Thank you


Why is hotspot requiring me to go to the settings menu?

I I just click the hotspot app it says checking my subscription status and flashes 'turning hotspot on' but then comes back and does NOT turn the hotspot on. However If I go to Settings -> More networks => Mobile Hotspot I can turn it on there. Subsequent to this if I click on the hotspot application icon. It says 'Turning off hotspot' and it does actually turn it off. However immediately clicking it again does NOT turn it on. Is there any way to make it so the application icon itself 'can' turn the hotpot on without doing that from within 'settings'. This is for a Samsung s5.   I'm using a (99 cents) mobile hotspot app that I downloaded from the play store.


Mount Script cannot be created in Bolt A58

I have a bolt a58. I want increase internal memory by parttion. I followed exactly the same steps what you've in the turorial "How To Increase Internal Memory on any Micromax". After selecting FAT32/FAT16 format in Link2SD it gives error: "Mount Script Error. Mount script cannot be created. mount:No such file or directory". Its an 8GB card. I'll explain all I did before this--   1. Took backup of SD card and deleted all files (did not format)   2. I used "MiniTool Partion Wizard" to patition memory, the card being in a card reader   3. I reserved 1GB of Memory in FAT32(as primary)   4. Then copied back all files   5. Opened Link2SD and selected FAT32/FAT16.... and this gave the above error.... Please help me.... Thank you all...


Is it possible to disable Google Play indefinitely?

I have an HTC Desire. This phone sadly has very limited internal memory although plenty of memory card memory. Since owning it I've become accustomed to moving any apps I download onto the SD card and using the internal memory as little as possible. Unfortunately some applications insist on being installed in the internal memory. Some of these applications (Adobe Acrobat and Google Maps for example) have become larger and larger as more updates have come from Google and I've had to uninstall all updates for them, settling for the basic versions which came with the phone and cannot be uninstalled. (In the two cases listed these versions are far leaner and better anyway). Unfortunately Google is working against me in my crusade to continue using my phone. A year or so ago they forcibly upgraded the simple Market app (which took up very little space) with the 10Mb "Google Play Store". I had sufficient space for this until they also forcibly installed "Google Play Services" which uses a further 6Mb. This now causes my phone to be unusable every morning (low disk space) when the update happens and every morning I uninstall it again before I go to work. Does anyone know if it's possible to disable the updates for Google's own market place? The old Market app does still work very well once you've uninstalled Google Play but I can't find a way to make that permanent.


Which CM9 ROM for sony ericsson x10i?

I was about to download a CM ROM file for my phone, here Now when I use that (first) uploaded link, it showed me a folder, in which there are a bunch of different versions, such as   * anzu   * aoba   * mango   * etc and many more. How do I determine which would be the correct version for me? My Phone is a Sony Ericsson Xperia x10i, if that is of interest. I hope this was not asked before, I was searching around for a while. Thanks for any help!


Rooting a Samsung Galaxy S1

Once my HTC EVO 4G LTE was stolen, I had to switch back to my old Samsung Galaxy S. The phone still works fairly well for a fossil, but it's full of unremovable bloatware and Sprint crapplications. I want to root the phone for the simple purpose of removing Asphalt5, NASCARZone, and the like. Unfortunately, I've never even tried to root a phone before, and the device is pretty old, so I wasn't able to find a root program for it. Any and all help is appreciated.


Is there a Wi-Fi-only mode?

Once I am connected to a Wi-Fi network (regardless of my other connections to 3G and 4G) is there any way to guarantee that all my data goes through Wi-Fi?


mobile rooting problem

I am using Samsung GT-S6312. I just rooted my mobile with frama root. I haven't installed any custom firmware, nor a custom recovery. I've got some problem. If I install some apps like Whatsapp, way2sms, it's notifying me that I don't have any space, however I still have 400Mb in my internal memory. I can install some other apps, including Facebook, Hike etc. I have tried to unroot my phone without success. So if I reset my mobile, does it unroot my mobile successfully?


I would like to use an android phone as a blutooth to usb passthrough

I would like to be able to connect to a system via bluetooth that does not have bluetooth capability. I know that they make usb to bluetooth adapter dongles. That solution doesn't work for me because the system I wish to connect with doesnt provide power, it is a usb client. I would think it should be possible, if not simple even, to use any bluetooth phone as a powered bluetooth to usb adapter. Is anyone familiar with an app or solution? I am open to solutions outside of android as well, though academically this may still be interesting.


text messages beginning with '!' trigger automated responses?

Whenever I send a text message to my friend with an Android phone (further testing has shown this happens with iPhones as well, though not blackberries) that starts with '!', I get an automated response. I've detailed it in full, but to summarize: Me sending an SMS to my friend:   "!test" results in me receiving an immediate response:   "message test to XXXXXXXXXXX succeeded" and my friend receives:   "test" XXX is where the destination phone number is. I find it concerning because I suspect it is the phone itself that is sending this automated reply, and for anyone who has to pay for outgoing text messages this could be an avenue for a third party to inflate their bill without them even knowing. Does anyone know what this is, why it's happening, or how to disable it?


Where are binaries installed?

I just recently rooted my phone so I could install SL4A. I want to execute some commands via a Python script, specifically turn Google voice off for all calls, make the call and then turn it back on. I'm just guessing that I need access to whatever the binary is, but there doesn't seem to be a /bin/ folder, so where are my apps installed to? (p.s. Searching from my mobile browser doesn't work on SE so if this a duplicate, please link me and I'll go ahead and delete the question.)


Dropbox files won't open, 'Permanent Failure'

Opening files from the Dropbox app seems to always result in a 'Permanent Failure' message. I see that some of the progress bar fills before the error appears. In the past I used Dropbox to view many file types, including JPG, TXT and PDF. I am googling the problem but I don't see anything specific in the results. I'm wondering if it is due to having too full of an SD card. I will test that shortly. Device: HTC Incredible (Android 2.3.4), App version: 2.0.1


Why does my notification bar get stuck on Galaxy S?

The notification bar on my Samsung Galaxy S with Froyo has a nasty habit of getting stuck. When this happens and I try to pull it down, the (I don't know what to call it) "dragging bar" appears, but I'm unable to pull it down. I can access the notifications bar by going to the home screen, tapping the left button and tapping "notifications", but I can't access it any other way. Is there a way to keep this from happening? Is there any way to unstick it, other than restarting the phone? This is the screen before I try to pull down the bar: ![Before trying to pull down the bar](http://i.stack.imgur.com/DeuBl.png) This is the screen after, with the notification bar stuck: ![notification bar is stuck](http://i.stack.imgur.com/z1WxD.png) (I actually took the screenshots in opposite order, which is why the clock is out of order in the two pictures).


extract files HTC rom

I have installed cyanogenmod in my htc wildfire recently. I made a nand backup of the previous ROM and I need some stuff that I didnt back up. Is there any way to extract files from the ROM without reinstalling it on my phone? I tried to mount it on a linux machine but I dont know which filesystem it uses. In case it is useful, what I need are some pictures that I thought that were in the sd card and apparently they were in the internal memory.


How to use a HTC Tattoo as a modem on a Mac?

I've tried to use HTC Tattoo as a modem on a Windows PC and it worked well, but on a Mac it doesn't work. Some trick or app that i should be aware? My HTC Tattoo uses the default 1.6 ROM with Sense. Thanks.


How to sync only Facebook contacts that already exists in phone for Android 2.2

Device: Samsung Galaxy Fit   Android: 2.2 Froyo How can I sync only the Facebook contacts which already exists in my phone memory? I don't want to sync the contacts that are not on my phone memory.


How do disable VPN gateway when connected?

I am connecting to my VPN from android device (4.0.3) using PPTP. Everything works except I would like it not to use default gateway from VPN. Same thing as you would do in windows when setting up VPN connection. So how do I do that in android?


Can anyone explain all these Developer Options?

I hope this is not a duplicate question. Explain these options briefly if anyone could explain -   * Force GPU rendering   * Disable non-rectangular clip ops   * Force 4X MSAA   * Disable HW overlays What are the possible affects that can be seen in device by disabling/enabling them?   [ _Note: I've found other options by Google-ing but not these._ ] Edit -   * Does it effect battery life by using _lower animation speeds(all to 2x precisely)_ or _higher animation speeds(0.5x precisely)_ ignoring the User Experience?


How to avoid mute when adding new call

I'm on Android 4.2.1. During a call, tapping 'Add call', automatically mutes the current call. I find it very annoying, mostly because usually when I want to add a call it's because I want to make a conference call. Further more, sometimes I'm asking someone for a friend's number, when starting to type the number I'm muted, and the first one goes "hey, you're writing?". Very annoying. Anyway is there a way to disable this annoying behavior?


Using OTG cables when connecting to PC

Can an OTG cable, micro B male to USB A female, be used with the cell phone if connecting to a PC either with a USB A Male to Male lead or with a standard A Male to Female lead plus a standard A Femal to Female adapter?


Google Chrome icon disappears from app tray after restarting?

I have installed the Google Experience Launcher on my Nexus 7, and have a variety of applications in my app tray, including Google Chrome. However, each time I power off and power on the device, Google Chrome disappears from my app tray; ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/y31sI.jpg) I can re-add it fine and it will stay present until the next time I power off the device. What is causing this problem and how can I resolve it?


Galaxy s duos not installing apps

I can able to install apps in galaxy s duos GT-S7562. It is simply showing installing. any suggestions


Sony Experia z1 + Status bar issues

I have a Sony Experia Z1 which suddenly decided not to react when i pull down the status bar. I have tried a restart and also tried to use the developer setting to show touches. When using the developer setting on a Nexus 4 the Y coordinates changes from 0 to over 1k, on the Experia the Y starts on 87 and then moves as it should downwards. Aka. the touches over the Status Bar is not registered in the device.. Any idea why ?


How can I mount an ext4-formatted SD card with correct permissions (with root)?

I see some mentions here of creating an ext4-formatted SD card, but no guide. This closely-related question suggests there is no way to do it, but my question differs in that my phone is specifically rooted. I formatted my card as ext4 (GUID partition-table); my Cyanogenmod phone mounted it at `/mnt/fuse/sdcard1`. I followed instructions here to mount the card at `/storage/sdcard1`, by creating the following script at `/data/local/userinit.sh`               #!/system/bin/sh     REALMNT=/mnt/fuse/sdcard1_real     if ! [ -d "$REALMNT" ]; then       mkdir "$REALMNT" || exit 1     fi     mount -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 "$REALMNT"     sdcard "$REALMNT" /storage/sdcard1 1023 1023 &      I restarted and attempting to copy a file (using ES File Explorer) and paste it into its parent directory, which failed:               /storage/sdcard1/foo/bar.mp3: open failed: EACCES (Permission denied).      I can actually play the file fine, so I _can_ open it. FWIW, when I try copying from the original mount point (`/mnt/fuse/sdcard1`), I get a slightly different error:               Failed to copy the file bar.mp3      I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S3 with Cyanogenmod 10.2.0-i9300. ==EDIT==               su     ls -l /mnt/fuse     drwxrwxr-x media_rw media_rw   2014-03-04 22:08 sdcard1      That was all. There is no `sdcard1_real` in this directory, so I suppose the script is failing? ==EDIT2== I tried modifying the script to troubleshoot. The script begins fine, but then fails on `mkdir "$REALMNT"` with the error `/data/local/userinit.sh[6]: : not found`. ==EDIT3== I know that the script doesn't work, so fixing it might solve my question, but I thought the following was interesting. I formatted my SD card in my Linux computer, and transferred some files to it. Oddly enough, permission errors only occur in the subdirectories that I created. In the root of the partition (via `/storage/sdcard1`), I already have write permission.


How To Add 3rd Party Lockscreen App be Default Lockscreen

Can someone help me ? I want to add fingerprint lock free apk to be my default lockscreen. I have decompiled the apk, what I have to do ? Samsung Galaxy Young GT-S5360


My Toshiba AC100 running Android 2.2 wakes up by itself after an hour or so. Is there a way to find out which app is waking it up, or to disable waking up system-wide?


HTC Desire HD stuck in boot loader - how to get contacts

I woke up this morning and I found my HTC desire HD (running stock android 2.x with HTC Sense) with the boot loader screen. I tried to choose Recovery and Reboot but its still stuck in the same screen. Is there any way to recover from this? If not, is there a way I can get my contacts out of the phone? Maybe using ADB or something of that sort? The contacts are the thing I am worried about most. If I can access the file system in some way it would be great. **UPDATE** I just discovered that the contacts in my gmail account were pretty much up to date! So luckily I didn't lose them. If someone can suggest any solution to recover my phone it would be appreciated.


Making use of the 2nd Partition on SD card (Link2SD)?

I don't know if I am just being stupid here or if I have infact gone wrong somewhere. Basically. I followed the usual steps for using an SD card as App storage. Connected 2GB Micro SD via a Card Reader, Used MiniPartition Tool to split off a 512MB section. Both Primary with the 512Mb Being set as Ext2 and the first Partition remaining as FAT32 for media usage. Put the card back into phone and added Link2SD followed by the Select partition type Ext2 and rebooted etc etc. Whole thing appears to have been done successfully as I can now move Apps to SD card. Obviously I still have the issue of a small % of data being on the internal but thats not an issue atm. SO my issue I guess is this: Why is that each time I add an App to the SD. Say for example the Facebook app at around 25MB.. Why does it deduct that space from my first Partition (the FAT32 Media part) and not the second partition (the 512MB ext2 partition) which was specifically created for this purpose? I have the Samsung Galaxy Ace GT S5830 Running on Android Version 2.3.5. Edit: This is how my storage info looks: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/m5iiK.png)


Using a separate account for Play Store purchases

My family own a number of Android devices. We each have our own google account but ther is no credit-card linked to any of them. I'd like to keep it that way. But occasionally, I'd like to buy an app, but I can't as there is no way to pay without registering a credit card. At least with iPhones, I can use a gift card, but they don't seem to be available for android. Is there a way that I can create a new account and link it to a credit card and whenever one of the family wants to purchase an app, sign on to the app- store with this account, buy the app, and sign out again. Will the app still work on the phone if the current user is not account that bought the app? **Edit:** Here's the Play-Store "Accounts" dialog showing no "Add" option. ![Play Store "Accounts" Dialog](http://i.stack.imgur.com/DUfKM.png)


How can i Prevent an Android phone from Factory Reset?

I have installed a mobile monitoring app, and I want to make it more secure. can I prevent App uninstallation from the device, even by a factory reset? Or How can i Prevent a phone from Factory Reset ?


Set export quality in Photoshop Touch

I'm _pretty_ satisfied with Adobe Photoshop Touch but am struggling with my export file sizes. As far as I can tell there is no way to adjust the **quality** or **file size** of your exported JPG. The only way I have found to control my exported file's size is to reduce the image size. This seems like a rather large functionality oversight...


Android system app: Installation of system apps on Htc One M8 fails

I want to install a system app on a Htc One M8 which is already rooted. On other devices I managed the installation process lots of times but on the M8 there is a strange behaviour. I placed the apk either in /system/app or /system/priv-app and via DDMS (File explorer) I can see the file with the correct permission 644 inside. But, after a reboot the file was automatically deleted without any error. Why is the apk file on an One M8 (Android 4.4.2) deleted after reboot? Thanks for any suggestion :)


How to delete the entered number during call

I found no backspace button to edit the number once inserted in keypad during call. ![screen-shot of the dialer](http://i.stack.imgur.com/agHbJm.png) I found this when I called my mobile operator customer care service which uses DMT, and suddenly the customer care executive asked me to tell my Sim Message Center Number which I thought to find by typing `*#*#4636#*#*`. How to delete the number. My phone is Nexus 5.


How to save map cache of my city on SD card for use with Google Maps, possibly with no expiry?

I don't have enough rep. to comment under other's post, so I had to open this thread. I read some threads on Google Maps here and the question still persists. Is there a straightforward method to cache my city's map strictly onto the SD card (as I am running out of internal space), possibly in a way that this cache doesn't get deleted in 30 days? On the other hand it would be cool if it auto-updated itself with the latest map updates, points of interests from Google, strictly when on Wi-Fi. I already heard of Google's native solution, and of Brut Mod \-- but don't know if any of the two would come close to my goal. How can I achieve it? Edit. Added link for Brut Mod. Sorry, don't have the link any more for that other question.


How do I remove an app installed if the buttons in "Manage Applications" are locked and can't be pressed?

I didn't download the application from Google Play and got the apk from a website and installed it on my tablet. But the app wasn't the one I needed and it was just making offers for me to get other apps. Now I want to uninstall it but in "Manage Applications " all the buttons there are locked and can't be pressed, including the uninstall and move to SD card. What do I do to get rid of it? It's taking up space on my internal memory.


How do I bypass the Verizon activation on a Samsung Fascinate?

I want to use a Samsung Fascinate (model SCH-I500) in WiFi only mode for development and testing purposes. The device has been factory reset and boots to the Verizon activation screen. How do I bypass activation? Do I need to root the device?


How to get Picasa/Google+ shared photo's URL quickly from Android mobile device?

My sister doesn't use Google+ so it is quite hard for me to share an individual photo of my Picasa album with her. Currently I can only do that from a PC - opening picasa web album site, open the album, select the need-to-share image, then get the shared link from the box on the right. I cannot quickly do this from my Google Samsung Nexus phone since the mobile version of Picasa web does not have get shared link like the PC version. How can I get shared/embedded link of that photo the quickest way? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/AUQDX.png)


How can I play video over my LAN?

I have a Mythbuntu computer on my home LAN where I store all my music and video files. I'd like to be able to watch video that is stored on my Mythbuntu computer on my Galaxy Tab 10.1. The videos are in a variety of formats and sizes. I understand that some sizes might be too large to stream over the LAN, but I think it should be within the ability of most hardware. The Galaxy tab connects via wifi to the home network. I have tried some apps that claim to be MythTV front ends, but they have proven to be difficult to set up in that they require a lot of MythTV specific settings. I'm looking for a solution that is independent from MythTV, and just plays the video files in an independant player, much like I would open a video file on my desktop computer with VLC. Is that possible, and if so, how?


Sudden loss of contacts on my Samsung Galaxy S - running Gingerbread

I have recently experienced that all my phone contacts suddenly disappeared from my internal phone memory. I could still see the 2 contacts that were on my SIM-card, and I have no contacts on my external SD-card. I have looked through the different contact display options under settings, and they were all on. The contacts disappeared without me installing or deleting anything, or any other provocation. And while I was browsing through my call log, I could see the contact names being replaced by the underlying phone no, like a slow delete, very frustrating. I tried to Google it, and found that this has happened to many other Android users (and not just Samsung phones), but I couldn't find a suitable solution to the problem anywhere. It's not catastrophic since I have all my contacts synchronized with Outlook, although, I will be losing the contacts added after my last sync. But I would really like to avoid to have this happen again in the future, and if possible recover my lost contacts. Does anyone have an idea of what has happened, what to do about it and how to avoid it in the future...?


Default Android 2.3 browser apk

Where can I download default Android 2.3 browser apk, which is not pre- installed on my Android device? Regards,


Ubuntu one app: how can I sync a text file edited on my android device with ubuntu one?

I've just got ubuntu one app on my android device to sync file between my android device and my desktop computer. I see that the app has the ability to automatically sync uploaded photos, can it also sync other files? If I download a text file from my ubuntu one with this app and edit it on my android, how do I sync that file? I'd appreciate any help


Installing app from Market when it was previously installed

I'm developing an app that was just released. Prior to release, I had 10 or so testers that helped me test the app and had test versions on their phones. Now I want them to install the app from the Market so they can be some of the first people to (fairly) rate the app. The problem is, even after uninstalling the test version of the app, when trying to get it from the market an error pops up saying that "there was an error creating your order." They can't install it. Is there something I or they can do about this? **Update:** I told the testers to follow the instructions under **Troubleshooting Download Issues -> "Download unsuccessful" message**. This did not work.


How can I change the double-tap zoom in the Android browser?

I like to use double-tap to zoom in on web pages with small text. (Multitouch pinching has been hard for me to get the hang of.) It very often zooms too far, though. Is there a way I can get it to zoom in a little less on a double-tap?


My Samsung Galaxy S doesn't recognize when it is plugged in to USB

When I plug in my Samsung Galaxy S (Model SAMSUNG-SGH-I897, Firmware 2.2, Kernel 2.6.32.9, Build FROYO.UCKB2) to a computer, it starts charging, but does not recognize the USB connection for data. I have tried toggling debugging, mass storage, and ask on connection, but all that happens is that it draws power. I've tried both Windows 7 32bit and Ubuntu 11.04 32bit. It was working yesterday. Additional note: dmesg, lsusb, and adb do not recognize the device at all under ubuntu Thanks


Samsung Note 10.1 (GT-N800) root is unsuccessful

I decided to root my friend's Samsung Note 10.1 (GT-N8000). I used a common ways to root it, trust me, I tried as much links and tutorials as you can imagine. Anyway, in the middle of the work, I'm stuck. A problem that I have never seen anyone encountered before. The download page was started and I tried using Odin (I tried both versions 3.09 and 1.85) to root my tablet. However, the process didn't go as it was mentioned in tutorials. Odin stopped with the following codes:               <ID:0/003> Can't open the serial(COM) port.     <OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1      I tired restarting my tablet but now I'm facing a page with a logo and a string of texts saying: `Firmware upgrade encountered an issues. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again` However, I tried using Kies but it doesn't recognize the tablet at all. What can I do?!


Can Google's Voice Actions be started by voice?

I love Google's Voice Actions! It lets me listen to a song of my choice by simply saying `"Listen to <song name>"`. Problem is... I can't find any way to start Voice Actions itself by voice. I must touch the screen in order to start it. So, my question is two-fold:   1. Is there a way to start Voice Actions by voice? (or _without_ having to touch the screen)   2. If there isn't, what kind of a solution or workaround can you suggest for a blind person? For example, some phones have only one tactile button (other than the power button, of course) -- the trackball. Is it possible to set that trackball to start Voice Actions when pressed long enough?


MyTouch 3G Slide screen went Blank?

I have contacted Tmobile and they are going to be resending me a replacement. But I am wondering what all is stored on my phone that I am losing access to? And is there potential for when I send it back to Tmobile that they will be able to access my private calendar, files, emails, etc? I can't do a reset of any kind because it won't respond to anything. But I hate that I had text messages on there saved with information for future reference and my reminders from my calendar my alarm, etc are all still working because I'm getting the vibrations and music to alert me of these, I just can't view them. This seems like a common problem with the 3G Slide, as they didn't even hardly question me about a replacement, just told me to try reset it, when it wouldn't reset they said they'd send me a new one. Basically just wondering if there is any possible way to access my info on my old phone. Thanks


I recently bought an eLocity A7 Internet Tablet. I'm unable to download any apps from the Android Market, even though I have a Google account. I keep getting the reason, “There are no android phones associated with this account.” One fix I've heard of is to get a gmail account and hook up your Android phone number to it, then it will be associated with the account. But the eLocity tablet is not a phone. Another fix has to do with installing the Android Market apk file, which brings a user to the Android Market. Signing in will associate the device with the account. But I haven't found a reputable link from which to download the app. Any other ideas?


New messages do not show up immediately - HTC Desire Z

Has anybody else encountered this problem? I go into my message inbox and at that point I see I have unread text messages that were received many hours before without notification. I have got the notifications configured appropriately to alert me to new text messages in the status bar. This is an intermittent problem. Any help much appreciated.


What is the process for reformatting SD Card without breaking the current applications on my HTC Incredible?

Here's my scenario: HTC Incredible, Rooted to MIUI, with an 8GB SD card. I want to reformat my SD card because I have a ton of junk on it from before I rooted it, so I want to start with a clean install. Since some of the application data is on there, what's the proper process? I've backed up the SD card by copying all of its contents to a folder on my computer, and I have Titanium backup on my phone for the apps, so I've done those things. Is it ok to just format the SD card, and let the phone reinstall whatever it needs? Or what's the best way to do this?


why do I have to move my apps manually to the SD card to free up space?

If the internal memory is so precious why doesn't Android move the apps to the SD card automatically. I just don't get the logic of searching through the All Apps list one by one to get a couple of apps that are only installed on the internal memory and then move them to the SD card. In my opinion is a rather lazy memory management that relies on user intervention to free up space for important OS operations.


Dialog option "Use by default for this action" or "Always" not displaying

I just completed my Android application which scans NFC tags. When an NFC tag comes near the device, the device tries to show all the apps which can scan the NFC tag. I want it to remember which app it should use scan the NFC tag. It displayed my app, but I do not want the system to always ask me which app to use. In my two devices, it not does show any option like `Use by default for this action` or `Always`. Why is this so? ![Screenshot 1](http://i.stack.imgur.com/2EGN1m.jpg) ![Screenshot 2](http://i.stack.imgur.com/putsFm.jpg)


Device recognition on Android SDK

I've got a Chinese aPad running Android 1.5, how do I get it to be recongnised by Android SDK? I want to do `adb` hacks as recommended by this answer. Pointers to using `adb` also welcome.


Why do I see a Smiley instead of Next button?

My relatively newly acquired Samsung Galaxy GT-I9000 running Android 2.1 should have a next button around the bottom right of the keypad as per manual/online information. However, I can only see a Smiley button which doesn't have newline as one of the options. Is there a user configurable option to switch between Smiley and Next? If yes, how to invoke?


Is Cyanogenmod available for a Trio Stealth G2 10.1"?

I recently purchased a cheaper tablet and would like to put Cyanogenmod on it. I've done some Googling over the past couple of days, but have been unable to find any information for my specific tablet. Is there a ROM for a similar device that I can try flashing? Or, better yet, has anyone been able to get Cyanogenmod working on a Trio Stealth G2 10.1"? Thanks!


How can I make the GMail app open to the accounts page when using multiple accounts

When I open the Gmail application, it opens the last inbox I looked at. Is there a way to make it always open to the "Accounts" page instead? _I have an HTC incredible 2 if that matters._


How do I stop Facebook linked contacts' pictures from automatically updating from Facebook?

I have several contacts with linked Facebook accounts. I've set contact pictures for them using Google Contacts, but every time they update their Facebook profile picture, the Facebook picture is selected automatically. When this happens, I need to go back and change manually back to the picture I selected myself, which gets pretty annoying. How do I prevent Facebook (or other linked account) pictures from taking over?


Is there a 3D photo stitching app for Android? (as an alternative to Photosynth)

Photosynth for iOS is a great app that allows you to create 3D panoramas by taking multiple photos and automatically stitching them together. Is there any alternative for Android? I've already tried:   * Camera360, despite the name, it doesn't create 3D panoramas   * PhotAF, which only creates horizontal panoramas   * 360, only horizontal panoramas as well


Can I use mono sound on a set of headphones instead of stereo?

I have a friend that is deaf on one ear and she would like to get all the sound through one ear bud. Is it possible to get mono sound instead of the default stereo sound through the headphones?


How can I reset my phone without losing everything?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S I9000, it keeps lagging; freezing and turning on and off by itself. I want to reset it, if I do will I lose all my photos, contacts etc etc..? I can't figure out how to transfer everything on to my SD card.


Installing ICS update

I have a problem - a half year ago I installed the 4.0.3 on my Nexus S. I installed it by placing the 'update.zip' file in the `\sdcard` folder, restarting phone, holding Power+VolUp buttons, then choosing `recovery` and install. However, now I downloaded the 4.0.4 update, did the same, but the phone got stuck - upon choosing `recovery` an android picture with something like a sphere in his stomach is shown for like a second and then the phone turns black - only buttons are lit. What could be wrong? Edit: Here is a YT video of my problem, sorry about the resolution, it's recorded on my laptop


How can I flash ClockworkMod with Heimdall on Galaxy Mini?

I tried to flash ClockworkMod with Heimdall on my Galaxy Mini by doing the following:   * I go into download mode    * Plug in my phone    * Go into the recovery image folder    * Run `heimdall flash --kernel zImage` I get this error and my phone stays in download mode:               Initialising connection...     Detecting device...     Claiming interface...     Attempt failed. Detaching driver...     Claiming interface again...     Setting up interface...     ERROR: Setting up interface failed!     Re-attaching kernel driver...      USB debugging mode is enabled of course and I'm on Ubuntu. How can I successfully flash ClockworkMod?


Recognize and tag mp3s

Are there any Android applications which will recognize my mp3s from a directory and tag them automatically? Some of my mp3s have wrong file names and tags. I want to organize them correctly.


Is there a way to organize the numbered MP3's from Google Play?

Music purchased from Google Play is stored on my phone as untagged, numbered MP3 files. Is there a way to get the information Play has about these MP3 files, then rename them and set the ID3 tag so that other applications can easily use these files?


Recover my SuperVault files

I had several files saved and encrypted on my Android phone using SuperVault. I no longer have an Android phone but I do have my SuperVault folder with all the files. Unfortunately I can't access them because they are encrypted. Short of getting another Android phone (assuming I can move the files to another phone), is there any other way to recover my files?


How can you prevent a Kindle Fire from auto-mounting on a Mac when you plug it in to USB?

I've got a Kindle Fire and I like to plug it in to my Mac to charge up (and also to do some development.) It works fine but it is annoying to have to unmount it every time. Is there any way to prevent it from auto-mounting when you plug it into USB?


Tablet Market: How to know if a game supports tablet size?

I'm shopping the android market on my tablet (TF Prime) but can't seem to find anywhere if an app/game support tablet size. I don't want to spend money on a game that is zoomed so much that I can count the pixels =) How to tell if an app in the market supports tablet size?


Run X11 natively via Chroot in Android?

Is it possible to run X11 natively in Android via Chroot ? Without any kind of VNC ? Thanks.


Titanium Backup vs Android data backup

So somewhere along the line Android got a native "backup my data" option but I haven't gotten to use it. I used to use Titanium Backup and it was the main reason I rooted my phone, but I don't have Titanium or Root anymore. Is there any significant difference in what's backed up between the native Android Backup from Google's servers vs the standard Titanium Backup? I mean a plain old backup, none of the freezing/bloatware melting/ect that Titanium _also_ provides. What do I end up with if my phone is bricked or I get a new phone and I restore from either platform?


Uploaded songs to Google Play don't show up on Android device

I'm sure this one is just a PEBKAC error, so please bear with me since I am new to Android. I've uploaded all of my music to Google Play Music and I can see all of my songs via their web interface. However, on my Moto X, there's at least one song missing. I have tried refreshing the Google Play app on the phone to no avail. I haven't had time yet to go through all of my hundreds of albums to see if any others are missing songs, as well. Any thoughts?


Prestige 7 won't connect to internet

I can't get on internet. When I go to _Settings > Network > WiFi_ and drag the switch from "off" to "on" it tries to connect but it goes right back to off. I can't click on add network. Also under IP address it says unavailable. When I try putting it in it will not highlight or let me go to it. What could I do to enable WiFi?


How to know the MAC and IP of my device?

The screen shot of my device looks like this: ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/v5Rkg.jpg)   Screenshot (click image to enlarge) Could anyone help me to know the MAC and IP Addresses please? My device runs Android ICS.


How to root LG Optimus L7 II - P713

I've just bought an LG Optimus L7 II - P713 in Vietnam. It runs Android 4.1.2 and now I would like to root it. I just searched Google but still didn't find out how to root it. Can I root this phone? If yes, how do I do it?


Multitasking : How do I maintain the opera browser tabs keep active when switching applications

Case: When I was opening multiple pages/tabs on opera browser, then I press the home button to switch apps to see SMS, then i return to the opera app by holding the home button, suddenly my tabs open is missing, such as the open new. Anyone know how to maintain the opera browser tabs keep active as they move another application? My Phone Info Model number: Device-01, Android Version: 2.3.6, baseband version: VENUS_BP_00.03.63.b501, Kernel Version: 2.6.38.6-perf zly @ HL120 # 1. Thank you.


"accounts and sync" has dissappeared, how can I fix this?

A few days ago I had a system update. Now under accounts my option "accounts and sync" have disappeared. Can't sync calenders. How can I fix this?


Weird phonebook entries!

I had my HTC Pico phone with android 2.3 repaired because a shattered glass. On getting it back, I found out that there are no contacts in my phone as well as in the SIM, but there are some contacts with my Google account. Upon selecting this option, my phone book displayed a few contacts, which I never synced to my Google account. How did these random contacts get associated with my Google account?


Will a "standard" "Made for iPhone" headset's remote control button work with a Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570?

Running either latest stock Gingerbread or custom CyanogenMod Jelly Bean? By _will the button work_ I mean either by the operating system or by a 3rd party app from our nice selection: See Izzy's answer on How can I control both volume and track skip on my Android device from my headphones? I need proper music support on this device, skip track, fast forward and rewind (for podcasts).


Tethering options for the laptop and the phone

I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S3. I am about to go abroad and will need to connect my laptop to the Internet without having someone come and install a DSL or cable router (as the waiting time to install these is quite long I would be gone before the internet technicians drop by). So what I have decided is to purchase a SIM card and connect my laptop to my android phone to do internet browsing. My understanding is that with tethering I can transform this phone into a router or wireless hotspot.   1. What are tethering options (settings or apps) for this phone?    2. Is it better to connect the PC to the phone wirelessly, via a USB cable to use tethering, or via Bluetooth tethering? _In terms of speed, I guess Wi-Fi tethering would be superior here._


Can I root a Superpad Flytouch 8?

I purchased a Superpad Flytouch 8 recently and now it hangs on the Android start-up page. I cannot access the menus for factory reset so I guess I need to get my head around "rooting". The PC repair store says it can't be fixed but surely someone can help me prove them wrong.


Disable 4.1.1 camera slide effect

I've noticed since the 4.1.1 update that every time a photo is taken there's this very distracting slide effect that transitions the photo you've just snapped off the screen, replacing it with the live view. Is there any way to disable this?


How can I compile native applications on my rooted phone?

I'm running Cyanogenmod 7 on my Nexus One, and I wanted to compile and run LAME on my phone. I've already downloaded the source package and have tried to `./configure` it, but I'm told that neither `cc` nor `gcc` exist on the phone. Is there a way to get `gcc` for Android? I'm simply looking to be able to compile a few native applications like LAME for use on my ARM device. How can I go about doing this?


Internal storage

I have samsung galaxy music duos S6012 mobile. according to the specification the internal storage is 4GB but physically my phone shows only 2GB. So, please help what do I do in this manner. I know that my device having fully 4GB storage but it is hidden undauntedly. So pl z help me.


Identifying an unknown Android tablet through adb/shell without relying on build.prop

I obtained a cheap unbranded tablet from a friend, without a box or anything and I need to figure out what kind of tablet it is, through software. What I've established so far is that the tablet is an Alwinner A13, but unfortunately there are a lot of A13s and this one seems to require some non- standard touchscreen drivers. There are a few more threads about identifying devices, but this case is slightly different, in that I can't trust anything Android tells me about the tablet.   The tablet is currently running the official Novo 7 Legend firmware, which "works" but unfortunately is not the right firmware for the device. I still have full access to the system over adb and with a mouse over OTG, however the device's build.prop is wrong.   Unfortunately build.prop is also what defines the tablet's type/name in the Android "About device" section and all Android log output I've found. I've checked dmesg as well as the output of `adb bugreport`, neither gave me what I'm looking for. **tl;dr:**   I do not have the original firmware nor do I have the box and the hardware is very generic, so my question is, is there any (software-wise) way of identifying the tablet, that does not rely on build.prop? I have full (root) adb access and full access to Android. **Update:** I have opened up the tablet and checked the board (and lost the power button in the process), on it was a more specific name, but still very generic. I did manage to get some rom working on it thanks to it (albeit with an inverted touchscreen), but I still haven't been able to identify it. I've given up on it for now (I got it for tinkering purposes anyway), if I get new suggestions here I'm still more than happy to try them out however.


Can I use Dvorak on a physical keyboard?

I use Dvorak as my main typing layout. I own a Motorola Xoom tablet, for which I bought an external bluetooth keyboard. I couldn't find how to use Dvorak on the physical keyboard though; I tried some of the Dvorak-capable keyboard apps in the App Store (Hacker's Keyboard, Honso Multiling, XenionSH Dvorak Keyboard), but none of these seemed to help (ASK has an open issue for this: http://code.google.com/p/softkeyboard/issues/detail?id=181) Has anyone managed to do something similar (using either an external BT keyboard or a phone with an inbuilt physical keyboard.)


Ctrl+Click to open in new tab

I use ASUS Transformer with the keyboard attached. In Google Chrome for Android, I would like to use `Ctrl`+Click to open up a new tab which contains the website where the link is pointing to, just as I would on my desktop computer. But somehow this does not work on my Android device? I can use for example, `Ctrl`+`tab` to open new window. BTW I click with my touchscreen, maybe this matters?


How to cut and paste on Sony XPeria Z1?

Assuming a healthy phone, what is the normal procedure for _cutting_ and pasting from _editable_ text fields on Android? On my iPhone this pops up after selecting text, but I cannot even select the text on Android. The whole process is so intuitive on iOS I cannot even remember how I do it, it just happens naturally. On Android I can't work it out! I'm mostly interested in version 4.2.2 and the multi-line plain text input used on the Wordpress app, though I have equal trouble with Notes and Chrome's address bar. I want to occasionally move sentences around within a chunk of text, without duplicating them (so Copy is of limited interest, though I note it is equally difficult). I have a Sony XPeria Z1. **NOTE: this question is about cutting, not copying. Thanks.**


How do wi-fi only Android devices synchronise time?

I'm having a problem with some Android tablets being unable to synchronise the time when connected to our wireless network. This is in a school and fairly heavily locked down, so it's probable that they are being blocked from accessing something that they need to in order to synchronise the time. These are Wi-Fi only devices, so they can't set the time from a GSM provider or anything, meaning they must be using something else, presumably NTP. If it's NTP, how can I view/change the time server used? The devices are Android 4.0.1. I'm not sure what make/model they are but will try and find out.


Change number of emails the phone keeps

I have a Galaxy S4 and have my email setup to retrieve via POP3. The number of emails to load is set to 25. If I receive a new email and delete it from the phone an old email is loaded to keep the number of emails at 25. I want to have it setup where it doesn't load any old emails. I've seen one answer that suggests setting it up as IMAP but if I delete an email on the phone it's going to be deleted on the server and I don't want that. Any suggestions?


Titanium backup : restore from Rootbox to a Samsung stock based rom

I was using Rootbox(based on AOSP/AOKP/PA) (4.2.2) for some time so i made a backup of all my apps+data (system+user) and now i changed rom and i went to a Samsung stock based rom (4.1.2) .What apps are safe to restore to my new rom because i am very confused?I tried google it and i found that system apps+data must not be restored but i am not sure yet. and what about user apps , is it safe to restore my user apps + data without having issues ? thanks in advance! and sorry for my bad english ...


What is custom URI handler in android?

I came across the term "Custom URI Handler" which is a bad practice in android security. Can anybody please tell what is custom URI handler? What are the security issues raised by custom URI handlers?