Samsung - Change password / log-in method with NFC

I had some NFC tags with my Xperia Sola. It could change settings if I touched the tags with the phone, and it was pretty useful.   Can one use this "technology" with modern Samsung phones? Both removing/setting the password (with two tags), or just unlocking the screen (one tag) would be awesome.   The first would be better, of course. As I could just get home, touch the tag, and then I can use my phone real easy. When I head out or just leave the house, I can touch the password tag and get it locked like I use it on the street.   Changing the password/lock settings by hand each time is a real hassle.


How can I remove apps from my "cloud"?

When I delete an application from my Kindle Fire, it remains in the "cloud" in case I ever want to re-download them. Is there any way I can remove/disown these apps so they don't show up in the cloud?


Is there a USB only file sync tool?

I've been looking for a tool that will sync to/from an android device running Android 4.4.4 - so it's using MTP when I connect to my computer (running Windows 7) through a USB connection. There are various options that require a drive letter, but MTP doesn't have those. There are various options that use wi-fi and a through-the-internet solution, but I don't want to use the internet for this, I can copy files by hand so there must be SOME way of syncing. Also, I want to use it with pretty big files so I was hoping there would be something that used file deltas. If I wanted to go through the net I would consider RSync, but I don't want to. Ideally I would prefer something free and open source, but I can't find anything at -all-... Am I using the wrong search terms? (android, sync, usb, mtp, "open source", mix as desired.) There are lots of similar questions on here, but as far as I can see they're all answered with a wi-fi sync tool instead of something USB specific.


After Firmware update keeps rebooting my galaxy s4

I recently updated my galaxy s4, and since then it keeps randomly rebooting. I have tried google for some solutions. I have tried a number of steps, such as taking battery out, clearing the cache, restarting the phone, deleting some recently downloaded apps but none of these steps have worked? Does anyone else have any knowledge why this might be occurring? Or what I should do? Thank you.


GPS Problem in Samsung Grand 2 after Kitkat Update

With the Kitkat update GPS is not locking.I tried taking the phone outside.With the update there came problems like unable to write to external sd card,this and a wallpaper issue. Can is use Factory reset to restore the old version of Android?


Can not tap a contact on my android (galaxy note)

My galaxy note is on 2.3.6. Sometimes when I tap on phone icon (or contacts icon), go to Contacts tab, and tap on a contact, nothing happens. I have to go back to home, tap on the contacts icon (or phone icon), go to Contacts tabs, and tap on a contact then i see the person's profile. So basically if I had trouble with the phone icon, I have to repeat with the contacts icon. If I had problems with the contacts icon, i try again but with the phone icon. Sometimes I have to go to an entirely different application all together, then go back to the phone/contacts to try again. How do I get rid of this bug?


Factory reset an LG P500h

I just managed to prevent my LG P500h android phone from booting by uninstalling the home screen. I'm not a very smart man. Now, my phone can only get to the android logo, and is totally unusable. How do I reset the phone back to the way it was before? I've tried going into recovery mode, but I don't know how to select any of the options. All the guides that I've found said to use the "camera button", but my device doesn't have one! Help is much appreciated at this point.


How can I lockdown an android phone?

I'm looking for a way to help lockdown an Android phone. I want to be able to configure a phone so that only certain users can make calls/send messages to specific contacts. It should also only allow access to specific applications, and disallow (un)installation of applications. Is there any way to do this with Android?


Open Web Page in Browser (not on SD card)

My question is similar to this one, but my HTML file and resources are not on an SD card, as my phone does not accept SD cards. It is currently at `file:///Download/AnotherFolder/here.html`. I have resources like images and javascript in a subfolder. How can I run this is in a browser, preferably Chrome? Just entering `file:///Download/AnotherFolder/here.html` does not work in Chrome.


wifi not recognized unless restarted in archos 32

Many times when I'm near a wifi network, my archos 32 won't recognize it. It shows no networks in the wireless settings and doesn't show alerts for available networks even when this alert is on in the settings. It would only recognize the network if I disable wifi and then reenable it. Did that happen to anyone else? Any workaround?


Can I make a full backup of my phone with Odin and without root?

As a follow up to this question, is it possible to use Odin (or Heimdall) to save a complete image of my phone without root? Odin already allows me to completely overwrite pretty much everything on my phone without root. Can Odin be used to _read_ the entire contents of the phone over USB without root? Ideally, I'd expect the output of such a read to be something I can write in the future with Odin. While this question is somewhat general, I'm guessing that by asking about Odin and Heimdall I'm limiting it to Samsung phones (though I may be wrong).


Combine SIM contacts to single contact back in phone

I have researched on the net for this and have come accross useful apps like Merge+, Duplicate contacts, etc. But they don't exhibit the feature that i am looking for.. When we copy contacts from phone to SIM, if a contact has multiple numbers associated, each of these numbers gets stored as a separate contact. For example, contact "abc" with numbers num1 and num2 will get stored as two separate contacts abc->num1 and abc1->num2. I want to merge these contacts back to single contact when imported to phone. How can this be accomplished?


Windows 7 Laptop unable to recognize Samsung GT-S7562 and Micrommax A116 Android Device

I have two Android phones: a Micromax A116 and a Samsung GT-S7562. I am able to connect both of the devices on an XP Machine at the office. But at home I have a laptop running Windows 7. When I try to connect it, both of the phones are not getting detected. I have installed Samsung Kies for GT-S7562 and I have also installed the Micromax A116 drivers on both XP and Windows 7. I also tried uninstalling and reinstalling all the drivers. But no use. I need help. Thanks in advance.


How can I restore DRM licenses that I accidentally deleted from my Karbonn Tab?

I own a Karbonn Tab and I have accidentally deleted DRM licenses. I want to ask what should I do now to restore these licences?


Downloading...Do not turn off target on galaxy s4 sch-i545

Yesterday evening I received the update to Android 4.3 on galaxy s4 sch-i545 and figure to do updates and the phone stuck at 83% and he remains stuck at Downloading ... Do not turn off target. L `I left it 3 hours and nothing happened, still remained blocked. The phone is the global mode and use a different sim than Verizon. Sorry I do not write good English but I hope you understand. Thank you!


THL W3 with v4.0.4 - periodically getting "Restricted Access Changed" and losing all SIM services

What happens exactly: when I use my SIM's data connection, after 1-5 minutes of operation (be it while the phone is active or locked), I get a notification "Restricted Access Changed", losing all SIM services -- voice and data. And I get prompted for my PIN. This _only_ happens when I use the SIM's data connection. Using my home router's Wi-fi never introduces this problem. I had this out of the blue since several weeks ago. I didn't drop or hurt my phone in any way. I tried using SIM cards of 2 of my friends on my phone. They never had problems on their phones (their Android versions are more recent than mine, just pointing that out). Again, after 1-5 mins of idle/active operation on my phone, we get presented with the same error message and PIN input dialog. I tried these:   * Reset to factory settings -- no apps, nothing. Only started Play Store and locked the phone. Just a minute later, boom, the same problem.   * Removed my SD card. No change.   * Tried putting the SIM more firmly in the slot (used some paper to make it fit tighter). No change. Though, I only tried that once and not very stubbornly. I guess I'll try that again in the meantime.   * In my mobile network, I only have the options of "GSM / WCDMA (auto)" and "WCDMA only". Using either of both doesn't change anything.   * Switching off 3G seems to "fix" this, which is of course no fix at all since the network gets at least 3 times slower. Not to mention I can't view any video, etc. I can't count that as a solution. Here are few links from my google hunt:   * Restricted access changed (XDA-Developers)   * Unlocked Chinese Android/Restricted Access Changed (Howard Forums)   * "Restricted access changed" + "Voice call service blocked" (XDA-Developers)   * Restricted access changed (XDA-Developers)   * HTC One S is showing, Restricted access changed. Data service is blocked (XDA-Developers) Some thoughts:   * I didn't manually install new applications by the time the problem started occuring.   * As said, I didn't drop or hurt the phone in any way.   * My data plan is having a limit of 1.5GB. I rarely go over 500MB, and the last month was no exception (I am regularly checking the used bandwidth and traffic on the phone).   * The phone is rooted. I am periodically getting BusyBox updates -- I suspect that might be the culprit since it updates a plethora of system files. But I admit that I am no expert in rooting and/or flashing Android phones, and the last sentence might have been an extremely nooby statement. Sorry if that's the case.   * The problem is consistent: with 3G enabled and only using internet from my SIM (again, not through Wi-fi, the problem is not present there). However, there's no fixed period. It varies between 1 and 5 minutes, even though I had 2-3 cases where it worked properly for ~15 mins. I am suspecting that the moment the phone's networking hardware/software goes over a certain load, the problem occurs. Steps I didn't try:   * Flash a new ROM. Thing is, THL don't have more recent ROMs than the one I got the phone with when buying it off a friend. He downloaded the latest image from THL's website and flashed it, then rooted it. We never tried using unofficial ROMs.   * Flash only the radio software. (I don't have an idea how this could be done, though.)   * Call my mobile provider to ask if my IMEI is blacklisted. Or if they have a malfunctioning cell in the area. (Still though, that can't explain why the problem does occur 6km away in a park as well, so I don't think a malfunctioning tower/cell is to be blamed).   * Go to repair shop for diagnostic/repair of the internal antenna. I would like to leave that as a last resort. From what I hear, this could easily cost $100. And that phone costed me $200. If I have to do this, I might just go and buy a brand new Galaxy S4 as well. Still, I don't want to just throw it away. Obviously, even if I replace it, I'd like to be able to sell it and _not_ burn the guy I sell it to. I am out of ideas now. Even though I am by no means an Android expert, I have tried quite a few possible solutions without any effect so far. Can somebody help with this, please?


How can transfer my game progress from HTC Legend to Samung Galaxy S3?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How to backup Angry Birds saves/data?   >  New phone: How to transfer game progress? I don't really want to root either phone. But if I absolutely had to, I could root the HTC Legend, but definitely not the Samsung Galaxy S3.


New phone: How to transfer game progress?

I'm planning to buy a new Android phone and I'd like to be able to transfer the progress I have made at several games to the new device, so I won't have to play all the levels again from scratch. I currently have an HTC Desire and will buy an HTC Evo 3D. There's probably no simple/general solution to this. But I was wondering if anyone did something similar and could provide some advice (e.g. where to look for files that might hold game progress information).


How to backup locally stored game data?

I'm looking to upgrade from a Nexus 7 to a 10" tablet. I know that Google stores my purchase information so that I won't have to pay for any already purchased games again. But I was wondering if it's possible to transfer my locally stored game data to the new device so that I can continue without loss of progress. If so, how is it done?


How to backup Zombie Diary Survival save/game/items etc

I want to reinstall my ROM because of some issues experiencing in my current ROM. is there any way to save my game of my Zombie Diary Survival? Please help me.


Backup and Restore using adb

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  New phone: How to transfer game progress? I recently got a Samsung Galaxy S3 and I am wanting to transfer my Jetpack Joyride game progress from my old HTC Legend. There are 2 things I am unsure of when it comes to using adb. Is there a way to us it to get the data from my HTC or will I need to root it. I read in a few places that it doesn't work on Android 2.2. Also, what commands would I use to restore the data to the Samsung?


How to get app backups to Samsung Galaxy S3

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  New phone: How to transfer game progress? I just rooted my HTC Legend and succesfuly obtained the files for a few apps from the /data/data directory. I am now unsure on how I should go about getting that data onto my Samsung Galaxy S3 without rooting it. Can I use adb to do this or does adb use system images or something like that in order to restore backups. Thanks.


Can I use my Google account on two or more phones?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Multiple Android Devices with a single google account I want to share some applications and contacts on my girlfriend's Android cellphone, can I do that? Will I lose my Market applications or can I share them simultaneously with another cellphone?


Android losing BT headset password

I have a Sidekick 4G running 2.2.1. I've had a problem with both stock and custom ROMs randomnly losing the BT connection to my Plantronics Pro headset. Sometimes hitting the connect button on my headset will reconnect it, but eventually it always loses it permanently and I have to unpair, delete it and then re-pair it. If I try to just re-pair, I get this message: "Unable to pair with PROPlantronics. Incorrect PIN or password." This is, needless to say, hugely annoying and oft times very inconvenient (such as when I'm driving and discover my headset can't be used). Anyone have an idea of how to fix this? I never had this problem with the headset on either my G1 or my og Droid...


Is HTC IQAgent a version of Carrier IQ?

Some HTC phones have a service called HTC IQAgent. Is this the same as the Carrier IQ software?


How to get vi or vi like editor on an android Samsung galaxy tablet

I'm using an Android Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tablet, and I downloaded terminal from the market; I want to edit a network host file. However, there does not appear to be a text editor in terminal. Does anyone know how to get vi on the tablet or something similar? In short, what is the most straight forward way to edit files on the Samsung tab 10.1 Thanks!


Installing CyanogenMod on Galaxy Note N7000 with Linux

I tried it for at least four to five hours now, but I don't succeede: Replacing the regular firmware of the Galaxy Note with it's latest stable CM version. I rooted the phone with framaroot and then I tried to flash the CM-Firmware with the rom manager. But somehow, everytime it reboots, it just took me to the regular android recovery mode and I got back to touchwiz & co. I really have no idea what I'm doing wrong. I also tried it with the website of cyanogenmod recommendet (heimdall), but heimdall didn't detect my device... Any hints?


What exactly happen when flashing new rom?

I searched for a while without any satisfactory answer. What exactly happen when you flash a new rom on an Android device?   What the new rom contains of the Android architecture here:   ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/A0haB.jpg) A rom (es: Cyanogen) developed for s2 can't be installed on any other device (es: note) only because of the screen resolution or there are other factors (es: drivers)?      Thanks a lot for the answers in advice :)


How can I use Enter to send from a bluetooth keyboard?

I just purchased a Logitech K760 Wireless keyboard for my Nexus 4. I have the keyboard paired properly to my phone, but I am unable to _send_ from the keyboard, when sending IMs via Facebook, Skype, etc. I also have SwiftKey installed, and have tried using both SwiftKey and the default Google Keyboard, and both behave the same way. Is there a configuration option, or add-on app I can use to control how this works? My ideal configuration would have `ENTER` send, and `SHIFT`+`ENTER` (or similar) insert a newline. But I would also be willing to map the _send_ function to one of the F-keys or something else, if that's what I must do. I am using Android 4.4.2.


Music player with labelled regions or time markers

Do you know a music player that allows to add labels to parts of the audio file so later on I can easily find the region and play just that part of the audio file?(Like in Audacity.) Or at least time-markers?


Camera switches off randomly with some apps

Samsung Galaxy S II running Android 2.3.3. Layar: camera switches off about a second after loading a layer and stays off. App unusable.   Google Goggles: camera switches off and on rapidly in a loop. App unusable.   Barcode Scanner: camera switches off and on again sometimes.   Built-in Camera app: No problems. What's causing this? What to do? Correlations: this started happening this morning after I ran phone's battery dry yesterday, recharged it overnight, and installed Layar. It also crashed and rebooted once this morning when I tired opening Skype.


Why can I download Kindle books from amazon.com but not from amazon.co.uk?

I installed the **Android Kindle** application and purchased my first Kindle e-book yesterday. Although I have an account on **amazon.co.uk** and have used this account for multiple purchases of dvd's and regular books, I **cannot purchase Kindle e-books** from this site. **I can, however, purchase Kindle e-books from amazon.com** (with the same login). Does anyone know why this is ?


Motorola Defy stuck in animation loop with CynogenMod7

I have installed CynogenMod7 (Jordan) on my Motorola Defy using ClockworkMod Recovery. The phone boots up, first with a screen saying "Google" and then an animation of the Android mascot skateboarding into a cyan circle with "Cyanogen7(mod)" appearing at the bottom. The phone then goes into a loop of this animation - the mascot skateboards in, the circle and name appears - repeat. I have been unable to enter "fastboot" mode (by pressing power button along with volume up+down keys). I did do a back-up of my previous ROM onto my SDCard. What should I do to fix this?


I cant find my kernel number anywhere

First off I'm not very experienced with phones, but while trying to root my phone I need the kernel number. I've looked where the instructions told me to look, in my about phone section. Under the kernel version it only says:               3.0.31-980103     se.infra@sep-129 #3     smp preempt fri mar 1 04 29 20 kst 2013      Second, I've downloaded the update to 4.1.2. (I think ice cream sandwich or jelly bean.) My model number is `sch-r760x`. I have an Alltel wireless. I just want to root my phone. I don't want to spend forever looking for this "kernel version".


What is google's policy regarding the images of the apps?

I want to use the Images of the apps that are shared by the developers for displaying on the Google Play Store (The app/game screenshots). Am I allowed to use them? Can they be reproduced?


Should be possible to copy saved data from chinese to english Plants vs Zombies 2?

I'm actually playing the Chinese version of **Plants vs Zombies 2** because the English (or international?) version is not released yet. I don't have idea about Chinese and as you would guess, sometimes is a real pain in the arse, but in the meantime is fine for me, so I'm planning to change it to the English version when that will be out. But I'm worried about losing all my progress from the Chinese version or maybe cannot copying it to the English version. In the best case, where the saved data is the same for both versions, how should I copy it from one version to another? My cellphone should be rooted or should be so simple as copy some files from one folder to another with any file explorer? Is there a chance that all my data is actually stored in the EA servers? I don't know if somebody already had an experience like this one with another game/application in general and how much feasible should be.


htc one s android update - how?

I have a new HTC One S, which is now running 4.0.4. Although I understood that HTC released the update to 4.1, when I check for updates (Settings -> About -> Software updates -> Check Now) it returns "There are no updates available for your phone". Do the guys in HTC push the update in chunks of devices? Can I advance myself in the queue? Can I ask for the update?


Secret code not working on my phone when it is working on others?

There is an app that allows you to enter a secret code in the format `*#*#(code)#*#*`, however it is not working on my phone (Samsung Galaxy SII GT-I9100) running CyanogenMod 10 (Android 4.1.1). I have managed to confirm that it is working on other devices, so why isn't it working on mine? Logcat reveals nothing.


Galaxy Discover stuck on recovery mode

A few days go, I got a phone call and shortly after hanging the phone up, it suddenly turned off. After 1-2 attempts to turn it on, it finally worked, but put me in **System Recovery** with a dead android in the background, a red triangle coming from it and now, no matter what I do, I can't get out of it. I've tried wiping data/factory reset, but nothing seems to be working. After rebooting, it goes right back into system recovery mode. > **Android system recovery** > > Volume up/down to move highlight power button to select > >   * reboot system now >   * apply update from external storage >   * wipe data/factory reset >   * wipe cache partition >   * apply update from cache > # MANUAL MODE \--Appling Multi-CSC... Applied the CSC-code: unknown Successfully applied multi-CSC.


How can I search the Google Calendar from the Android phone?

I would have thought that Calendars would be searchable, but opening up the Calendar, and clicking on the search button searches websites via Google web search, but does not search my Calendar. This is on a Motorola Photon 4G Android version 2.3.4 (not rooted). How do I do it on the phone (it is possible from a desktop browser). I have installed the Google Search app, and tried to add Calendar to the list of applications it would search, but there is no entry for Calendar.


Motorola USB Drivers on Windows 8

Is there any way to install the Motorola USB drivers on Windows 8? I downloaded MotoHelper, but it won't install, saying that the OS Version is unknown. Is there some other way to get ADB to see my Droid X, or can I somehow extract the drivers from the installer? I am not worried about stability - just playing around with the OS for now. Unfortunately, not being able to do Android development is making it less than fun.


Installing Honeycomb 3.2 on ZT-180 Android Tablets

I have Zenithink ZT-180 Android tablet. I want to install Honeycomb 3.2 There are some firmwares on http://www.zenithink.com/Eproducts_ZT180-102.php?download But I am new to Android. Is it posssible to install Honeycomb 3.2 on my ZT-180 ? Where can I get this firmware ? In my searches for android, there are not any standard versions for android. Is the Honeycomb last one? I found this link wiki for ZT-180 www.slatedroid.com/wiki/index.php?title=Wiki:ZT-180_FAQ-ROMs_Page I think Froyo is the last development for ZT-180               ZT ICS     4.0.3 android     2.6.34 kernel     root@android#3141     f04ref-eng 4.0.3 ICS     ZT-180 (ARM11) CPU


How can I flush the DNS Cache?

How can I clear my DNS cache on my android phone? (Droid3, Gingerbread, rooted to be specific) Ideally I'm looking for a command to run through a terminal emulator, something similar to               ipconfig /flushdns      On a windows machine. What's the Linux version of this?


Android caches no-ip forever

I recently coded a widget to communicate with my personal computer and execute lines of commands. The widget works completely fine but the problem i have is that android caches my no-ip hostname and since i have dynamic dns on my personal computer, i can't communicate with my computer unless i have no-ip or a similiar service. For example this is what i get when i ping from my personal computer: http://i.imgur.com/OwODAfT.png And this is what i get when i start my widget:   http://i.imgur.com/YNELuBS.png How can i prevent this from happening and make my widget work with the ip which i get from pinging the domain from my pc.


How do I merge contacts based on phone numbers?

I have been using 2 SIM cards in 2 separate phones and until recently I bought the Alcatel OT-918N Glory, a dual SIM Android phone. Since I had 2 phones before, I am expecting to have duplicated contact numbers. I will be importing numbers from my 2 SIM cards and I need to know the best way to handle duplicate numbers in Android. Is there a way to merge contact numbers based on the phone numbers?


Why does google not display all user reviews in the play store?

Google does not display all users' reviews in the Google Play Store, whereas they (seem to) display all of them in the Developer console. It is very frustrating to see that excellent user reviews are not displayed to other users. Does anyone know the reason for that apparently illogical filter?


Avoiding status bar while using Papyrus app

I use Papyrus app to take notes. One big problem I encounter is that my hand occasionally touches the bottom right corner of the screen, prompting the device to open the menu there. This hinders my writing process and spoils my handwriting. Is there a way to disable or hide the status bar?


Some application sets alarm loudness to zero

For some reason some application sets the alarm loudness over night to zero. How do I find out which application is to blame?


Samsung Galaxy S front camera

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What can I do with my front facing camera? I have followed the directions and instructions from other users on here but, i have no "self shot" option nor do i have the camera with the arrows on my Galaxy. Any suggestions?


How do I use my front facing camera on my Galaxy S?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  My Samsung Galaxy S front-facing camera doesn't work in camera app, Gtalk > or Skype -- How can I use it? It gives me the options of: single shot, beauty, smile shot, contiuous, panorama, vintage, add me, action shot, and cartoon. I can not find a way to use it. HELP???


How do I do Skype calls using Fring

I have read that Fring supports doing Skype calls. I have installed Fring it but see no Skype options. How do I do Skype calls using Fring?


Ascend p6 stuck after flashing twrp recovery

I've rooted my Ascend P6 and installed a CWM recovery. I then wanted to flash a TWRP recovery. When I rebooted the phone was stuck on the boot logo. I tried to push boot and recovery Images extracted from the stock firmware but ADB says that remote partition don't exist. I think I've destroyed phone file system. It is stuck at boot logo, and no boot/recovery partitions are recognised by adb. How can fix my phone so that it boots and is usable again?


How to change android system language if morelocale2 does not work

I recently bought a chinese smartphone (SM-G3858) and there are only 3 languages available. English, Chinese and Korean. I tried to add another language (e.g. german) with the apps morelocale2, any locale, raygional, localeswitch, language picker widget... as already suggested in: Is it posible to change the locale of my device? but the system language remains in the language I initially set up the phone with (English). Only the apps itself (e.g. the manually installed googleplay- so not system apps) are changed to german. The settings menu and the whole framework is still in English. No custom rom exists for that phone so thats out of the question. I tried via adb the command: pm grant jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION But that didnt work. I have root and run on 4.2.2 JB. Also tried to contact the dev of morelocale 2 but no answer. Also asked on xda, no answer. So I´m stuck. Im not interested in changing the keyboard language, cuz that works fine. I want to change the system language. I guess there is some kind of language lock on that phone. Now how can I override that lock? What do I need to change in order to have the whole system in the new locale language? And by the way. That phone works worldwide, so I guess that means that there is no region lock? I could not find a thread with the exact same specifications mentioned. If one exists I would appreciate a link. Thank you


Photos app - can't I copy some photos to a new album?

I have a Nexus 5. I am in the Photos app, looking at the camera role. I want to move/copy some photos to a new album, so I enter bulk-selection mode. When I select certain photos, the 'Copy to album' link disappears. A lot of the photos are OK it seems. Why does this copy icon disappear for some photos?


Where in my files can I find the stock browser's Favourites stored?

Where on the storage of my phone can I find the stock browser's Favourites? I want to backup that folder. OS: 4.1.1 S3


Can xposed framework impact system performance and battery?

I've installed Xposed framework and Sense 5 Toolbox module on my HTC One X and doubt that if it is draining my battery and causing the system to slow. I've checked with Watchdog and Setting-Apps-Running but seems like there is no background service running. What I thought was there must be service monitoring the user actions but it wasn't. I would be very appreciate if somebody answer the question from title and explain how xposed actually work on Android. PS: I'm a developer and I don't mind technical terms.


sleep setting not saving on nexus 5

On my Nexus 5 every time I change for sleep setting to 10 minutes it's simply reverts back to one minute. I have the latest version of Android and have tried Powering off and restarting several times. What can I do?


Remove Menu Button from Title Bar in KitKat

I have a Verizon LG G2, which I just updated to Android 4.4 KitKat. The G2 already has the menu button in its bottom navigation bar, but the 4.4 update, as expected, put an extra menu button in the top right corner of most apps. I find this unnecessary, and it just takes up space and messes up my workflow. Is there any way I could remove the top menu button, either through settings or a 3rd-Party App?


How can I make my photos automatically geo-tagged?

Is there a way I can make photos taken by Camera be automatically and reliably geo-tagged, so that the location is recognised when I upload them to Flickr? I have 'GPS' enabled in the camera, but it seems that if the GPS is not enabled or not 'ready', it isn't recorded (when I check the photo's details in Gallery, the location is 'Unknown'). ~~Alternatively, is there a way I can geo-tag a photo after I've taken it?~~ _(edit: made this aseparate question)_ If it's relevant, my phone is a Samsung Galaxy S.


install KitKat factory image on nexus-4

I have never flashed rom or anything close to it on my mobile so far. I have a nexus-4 and would like to install 4.4 KitKat from the factory image published by Google. Is there any site that provides detailed steps on how to do it?


How do I switch to ART runtime on my Nexus 4?

I have been trying to set ART as my runtime environment. It asks me about the change in the library and reboots my device. But when I check in the Developer options, it shows me dalvik as the runtime environment. What should I do in order to use the delights of ART? My phone is rooted with stock KitKat image. I uninstalled Xposed too but then too in vain.


How do I view/edit Java source code from APKs on an Android phone?

As an Android developer, I often need to browse Java source code of APKs. Is there any way or tool that lets me view Java source codes _inside of`.apk` files_ and be able to edit them on the phone? I know of dex2jar, but it's for PC, not for mobile.


Is there a way to speedup keyboard popup?

I used a lot of keyboards but all of them are very slow (not typing, just popup time). Is there a way to minimize that time or I should to buy phone with hardware keyboard? :-]


How can I determine random time change in Android ICS 4.0.2 based device

I have an Android ICS based device. Without any app running it will not change time. But whenever I am running one application, it changes the time randomly (mostly 2 days ahead). There is no set time function is being used to set the device time. This app is written by me. It has many threads on each activity and 1 40 millisecond timer.               public class MainActivity extends Activity {               static     {         System.loadLibrary("timetestissue");     }               TextView DateTextView;     TextView BatteryTextView;     String   date;          Thread mUpdateUIThread;          int[] m_array ;      Timer mTimerThread;          String StrDdate;       int n  = 0;               public native void WatchDogTimeTest();          public IntentFilter s_intentFilter;          @Override     protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {         super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);         setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);              DateTextView    = (TextView)findViewById(R.id.DatedisplayTxtVw);         BatteryTextView = (TextView)findViewById(R.id.BatteryStatus);               date = new SimpleDateFormat("dd-MM-yyyy").format(new Date());          DateTextView.setText(date);               s_intentFilter = new IntentFilter();          s_intentFilter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_DATE_CHANGED);          s_intentFilter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_BATTERY_CHANGED);          s_intentFilter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_POWER_CONNECTED);          s_intentFilter.addAction(Intent.ACTION_POWER_DISCONNECTED);               this.registerReceiver(this.mBatInfoReceiver,s_intentFilter);                    CreateMutipleThread();          TimerThread();             }               public void CreateMutipleThread()     {      for(int i = 0 ; i < 100 ; i++)         {          mUpdateUIThread= new Thread() {               @Override               public void run() {                 try {                   while (!isInterrupted())                    {                     Thread.sleep(1000);   //Check for Aux Battery Status After 10 Second                     runOnUiThread(new Runnable()                     {                       @Override                       public void run()                        {                           n++;                                if(n >= 10000)                               n= 0;                       }                     });                   }                 } catch (InterruptedException e) {                }               }             };             mUpdateUIThread.start();       }     }          public void TimerThread()     {               mTimerThread = new Timer();         //Set the schedule function and rate         mTimerThread.schedule(new TimerTask() {             @Override             public void run() {                 StrDdate = new SimpleDateFormat("dd-MM-yyyy").format(new Date());                 //Log.d("TimeDevice","Time"+StrDdate);             }               },1000,1);        }           public void InvalidateTimer()        {           this.runOnUiThread(new Runnable() {             @Override             public void run() {                 printTime();             }         });            }           public void printTime()       {            }               public BroadcastReceiver mBatInfoReceiver = new BroadcastReceiver(){              @Override         public void onReceive(Context arg0, Intent intent) {                  final String action  = intent.getAction();                  //Date Change Broad cast             if(action.equals(Intent.ACTION_DATE_CHANGED))             {                 String mydate = java.text.DateFormat.getDateTimeInstance().format(Calendar.getInstance().getTime());                  date = new SimpleDateFormat("dd-MM-yyyy").format(new Date());                  DateTextView.setText(date);                  DateTextView.setBackgroundColor(Color.RED);                  BatteryTextView.setText(mydate);             }              }     };      }


Can I freeze/remove com.android.keyguard if I don't use the lockscreen?

What is exactly com.android.keyguard? Is it just handling the lockscreen? If I set my device not to lock when screen is turned off, can I safely freeze/remove com.android.keyguard? I'm using a galaxy nexus with cyanogenmod 11 (kitkat), trying to lower RAM usage.


Why can't I access google.com when tethering?

I am paying my wireless carrier (MetroPCS) for the "hotspot" feature, which is required in order for me to tether. However, strange things are a happening.... I can't access google.com, although I can access it via IP address - 208.54.90.53. Which leads me to believe it has something to do with DNS resolution. HOWEVER I can access android.stackexchange.com directly. BUT I can't access facebook.com either directly or via IP. ... I've tested this on multiple laptops, and the issue is the same. What in the world is going on?


Is Microsoft charging for its patent from each Android device sold?

I read here that Microsoft is cashing Android handset ODMs for some patents that are allegedly used in their Android handsets. Why is Microsoft able to do that? Is this a HW or SW-based problem?


"shell has been granted superuser permissions" on non-rooted smartphone

My Galaxy S3 has just shown the blinking message "shell has been granted superuser permissions" (when clicking a Pinterest notification). The phone is not rooted and is running Android 4.0.4. What does it mean? I've done extensive googling but could only find posts related to rooted phones. **Update 2014-08-29:** Today got the notification again. It appears 3 or 4 times (kind of blinks) at the bottom of the screen and then disappeears. Root Checker Basic still says "Sorry! This device does not have proper root access." I am quite lost.


Error: Duplicate Provider Authority

My android phone is asking me to update Google Play Store services, however when I hit update it will stop with the Duplicate Provider Authority error. Ive noticed that others who had this error with game apps, etc... could just uninstall and reinstall the app, however I cant do that with Google Play Store. Any suggestions?


Galaxy S4 and Motorola CS3070, got paired but NOT connected

I am trying to connect my Samsung Galaxy S4 to a Bluetooth scanner Motorola CS3070 _unsuccessfully_. Anybody aware of any compatibility issues or fixes?


OTG on my Android

I have rooted Karbonn s1 Titanium running 4.1 Jelly Bean. When I connect OTG with flash drive, it does not detect the flash drive. (The cable is alright, I verified.) Is there any OTG driver problem or OTG device requires any hardware support that my device is lacking?


Restore deleted files in phone card of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

I keeped my camera photos and videos in DCIM/Camera in phone card. I has moved files to empty SD card in phone when it was accedentaly interrupted by deleting Camera folder. How can I restore my files? P. S. I read that to restore deleted files on SD card it should be injected into PC. But how could I eject the phone card to do this?


Google Now launches when headphones are plugged in

I recently got a new LG G2 from T-Mobile and it worked perfectly fine but now When ever I plug in my headphones it randomly opens Google Now. It always says "speak to search" or it turns the music or what ever I am listening to maximum volume. And when my device is locked with my password it just repeats "Please unlock the device". Can someone help me?


Do keyboard autocomplete suggestions get transferred?

I used to have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus and was using AT&T as my network provider. I lost my Nexus phone and bought and a new Samsung Nexus Mini. When I installed Facebook and WhatsApp on my new phone, I can see all my keyboard suggestions, though the chat history from WhatsApp was deleted. How did my phone remember (and transfer) all my keyboard autocomplete suggestions?


Can I force a message to be sent as an MMS?

Is there a way to force a message to be sent as an MMS?


PTP (“connect as camera”) no longer working after update

After updating my Samsung Galaxy Nexus to Jelly Bean, PTP no longer works: When I connect the phone via USB to my MacBook Pro and enable PTP on the phone, it does connect properly as a camera device and is visible as such in iPhoto / Picasa. However, it’s usually displayed as empty, even though there are photos on the phone’s camera, taken both before and after the update, which haven’t yet been synchronised. Sometimes it’s not empty but the images that _are_ transferred are merely thumbnails, not full-resolution photos. Has anybody else got this problem? Is it a bug? Is there a workaround?


Manually upgrade Galaxy Nexus 4.0.4 (yakjuxw) to 4.1

I have a Galaxy Nexus (maguro/yakjuxw) with Android version 4.0.4. I saw the new features in 4.1 so i want to update, but i don't think an OTA will be available anytime soon. So, I'm considering manually updating. AFAIK, I will need to switch to the yakju firmware that gets updates directly from Google. That being said, I have some questions:   * Is the firmware the same as the OS? I always thought firmware is something like BIOS, UEFI, coreboot etc. and OS like Windows, GNU/Linux etc. But i have a feeling the terms are used slightly differently in the Android world. This is because the updates guides I found usually show how to flash firmware.   * Will such an upgrade require rooting the phone?   * Will this void my warranty?   * I know a Google search will yield many guides on how to do this, but I'd appreciate it if an experienced user could provide a link with the guide he/she considers to be the best (most complete, safe etc.)


adb push and mount problems

I'm using Android 2.3.3 and I want to copy the iwconfig file to /system/xbin. First I tried doing it with adb push using this: `adb push iwconfig /system/xbin` But in return I had: failed to copy 'iwconfig' to '/system/xbin/iwconfig': Permission denied So I made my research and finally found this mount command that actually worked (most of them returned the usage: mount []... line) `mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system` But even with that I'm still having the "Permission denied" line. I also tried `mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system/xbin` Buth it returned "Invalid Argument" Any ideas?


Is there any way to enable the ringer ONLY for a particular caller/group of callers?

Is there any way or app that will take a phone that is normally on silent/vibrate, and enable the ringer for a selected group of callers? My wife is notorious for leaving her phone on silent, and there have been several emergencies where I could not reach her because she couldn't hear/feel her phone ringing. I'd like to have a way so that when I or any other family members call her, her phone will ring, even though she has it on silent/vibrate. I've read that the app "Locale" may work, but they offer no demo for their app, and I'd prefer not to spend 10$ if it doesn't work. Their dev hasn't responded to the email I've sent. Any ideas or methods would be very much appreciated.


Upload contacts from Nokia to LG Optimus L5: phone numbers in notes field

I have exported contacts from Nokia to CSV and TXT files and upload to gmail contacts then I set LG to sync gmail contacts. It worked but all contacts are in comments. I can't call when I select contact and when someone calls me I do not see contact name. How do I fix it?


No rings of video calls of whatever messanger

Mobile internet is on. I call to my android phone from some messenger on PC. There are no any reaction on the phone. Some time later I see a notification on the phone, that there was a call. I tried skype, hangouts, Mail agent, tango etc. All the same. Standard calls works fine. Sometimes, when application is active on the screen of my phone, I see the call. When screen is blocked - the call has never been see. How can I fix it?


Email, Text Messages, What's app

Is there any way to get all messages in one application. I use 5 email accounts, text messaging and WhatsApp. I dont' want to have to go to 3 different folders when I get 3 different types of messages. Is there any application, or way to set up my Galaxy S3 to get all messages in one place? thanks


Looking for an ePub reader that works without an SD card

I'm looking for a ePub reader to read a collection of .epub files I have but so far each one I've tried has had problems because I don't have an SD card in my phone or I haven't been able to figured out how to get it to read a file that I uploaded to the device. _Anyone know of anything I can use?_


Destination host unreachable while using WiFi on 2.2

I upgraded my HTC EVO to 2.2 using a ROM I found online. (Sprint's OTA update wouldn't work) All has been well, but I have been having troubles with my WiFi. I can connect to any AP, security or not, and I get an IP from DHCP no problem. However, I can't get online. Using a ping tool to try to ping things on my LAN returns destination host unreachable. The IP settings are correct. Seems my EVO's routing table is messed up. Thought's on how to narrow down the problem and/or fix it?


How to uninstall an application without removing the user data?

The title says it all. Say I have an application, a game for instance. Which I wish to uninstall from my phone, and reinstall sometime in the future. However, I don't want my game save to be lost. Is it possible to uninstall an app but to keep its data? Thanks in advance.


Why does my phone keep forgetting the Default apps?

Am running CM 7.2 on a Nexus One. Have tried resetting defaults with "Default App Manager," but eventually no matter what I do, my device forgets the Defaults for my Browser, images, music, SMS, etc... Is there a way to fix this permanently?


Android mail client not deleting emails on IMAP server

I have a new Samsung Galaxy S2 SkyRocket and the native mail program doesn't delete my IMAP mail from my server. When I view my mail on my PC, I'm still seeing the emails I deleted on the phone. The Samsung tech told me I needed to uncheck the "Leave a copy on server" option in my mail client on my PC; however, Thunderbird 12.0.1 doesn't have that option (and personally, I fail to see how that has anything to do with my phone's mail client.) Does anyone have an idea on how to set my phone so that it deletes those emails? Thanks!


Can I pair 2 Android Devices via Bluetooth for internet access?

This is pretty much hypothetical at this point but I'm curious... Let's say I get one of the Android tablets likely to be coming out in the spring and get one that only has WiFi and no WWAN access built in... I've got a Moto Droid running stock 2.2.1 and unrooted. I know I can obviously tether via wifi if I root the device, but there is also the application PDANet that allows you to tether with your computer via USB or Bluetooth. USB is probably out of the question on most tablets, but is there any way that I would be able to tether the phone to the tablet via Bluetooth? From what I've read, PDANet uses the DUN (Dial Up Networking) BT profile for tethering, which Android can obviously host, but is there any support in android for BT DUN client mode? In all likelyhood I will just root (again actually... CyanogenMod almost bricked my phone) and go with that... but I'm also trying to look to the future when I will hopefully replace the Droid next summer and I don't want to become used to WiFi tethering, and then have no option upon purchasing a new phone unless I make sure that whatever I get can be rooted and run wifi- tether.


What the s*!+ do I do to make the 4.2 swipe keyboard stop censoring me?

The new swype-style keyboard on my 4.2.1 updated Galaxy Nexus is great. However, when I attempt to express myself more colorfully, the swiping action does not yield the word I would like to write. The word is already in the device dictionary though, so it does not let me add it to the dictionary to be recognized, as I have done with other words. Does anyone know how to fix this?


What is the apps for the the two icons shown

What apps are icons shown on the 3rd icon from the left (a icon that look like a bug with an android head) and the 5th icon from the left (a icon with a phone in between two zig-zag)? ![Notification bar](http://i.stack.imgur.com/8K8Du.png)


How can I arrange the applications on each page of my app drawer?

I have recently bought a Samsung ACE S5830 smartphone and downloaded several applications like astrology, live wallpapers, games, and some daily usage applications. When I open my application drawer, I see all these applications mixed up and are spread across 5 pages. This is very confusing and makes it cumbersome to find an application I want to use. How can I arrange the applications on each page? For example, I want astrology related applications on page 1 of the applications page, games on page 2 and the default applications (like Internet, calculator, clock, etc) on page 3. Is this possible? I have tried folder organizers and app organizers from the Android market but none of them meets my requirement.


Lock screen force close.when slide the phone reboots it continually persists.:-\

I installed a widget locker lock screen app for my android 4.1.I didn't liked it so I directly uninstalled. Now every time I try to slide on the lock the phone reboots. Again after boot when I touch the lock it reboots .what to do now. I think it is a sort of service problem .


unity3d apps crash unexpectedly on Cyanogenmod 7.2

I have a Huawei u8160 which is running Cyanogenmod 7.2. So all of the unity3d apps crash unexpectedly on start . And I think that the error is because of missing kernels or libraries. And I want to know if I can install any of them so I can run these apps.


Holo on HTC Vivid

I recently got an HTC Vivid from AT&T. It came preinstalled with the Android 4.0 update that some HTC phones got, along with HTC Sense 3.6 as the default launcher. Now I read about Google's announcement that said all phones running ICS (with android market/google play) would need to have the holo theme. Now I wanted my device to be a more pure android experience, but I don't want to start flashing mods and rooting. Is there any way to:   1. change the launcher to the stock launcher WHILE still having the option to switch back to Sense 3.6   2. see if the theme being used is infact holo, or if it is some htc-made theme - and if so, how I could change it


Stock widget in Apex Launcher

How do I get to use stock widgets (like email) on HTC Sensation 4G running on ICS and Sense 3.6 with Apex Launcher Pro?


Bad ROM flash - Kindle Fire stuck in boot

My KF won't finish booting. I started to root my KF from my iMac using these instructions and with the files it points to. I got as far as flashing it with FIREFIREFIRE which appeared to complete normally but at the `fastboot reboot` following, the device hung with its splash screen displayed ("kindle fire"). I waited 3 min and restarted it - same behavior. I tried a hard reset and got the same behavior. The KF has Android 2.3.4 and Kindle Fire 6.3.1. A copy of the terminal output (with comments obviously inserted later):               jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ adb kill-server; adb devices     * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *     * daemon started successfully *     List of devices attached     1836002600000001    device          ###  Neato - iMac sees the KF.     ###  Into and out of the shell:          jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$     jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ adb shell     $ ls     config     dropbox     cache     sdcard     acct     mnt     vendor     d     etc     ueventd.rc     ueventd.omap4430.rc     ueventd.goldfish.rc     system     sys     sbin     proc     init.rc     init.omap4430.rc     init.goldfish.rc     init     default.prop     data     root     dev     $ exit          ### Push fbmode utility to KF and run it:          jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ adb push fbmode /data/local/fbmode     4976 KB/s (510876 bytes in 0.100s)     jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/fbmode     jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ adb shell /data/local/fbmode     jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ adb reboot          ### Flash the KF with FIREFIREFIRE:     jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ pwd     /Users/jeff/Downloads/Kindle/RootingTools/android-sdk-macosx/platform-tools     jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ fastboot -i 0x1949 boot u-boot.bin     creating boot image...     creating boot image - 210944 bytes     downloading 'boot.img'...     OKAY [  0.055s]     booting...     OKAY [  0.003s]     finished. total time: 0.059s     jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ fastboot reboot     < waiting for device >     ^C          ###  At this point, the KF hung, as the instructions said it might,     ###  displaying its splash screen: "kindle fire".  After 3 minutes,     ###  I forced a shut down and restarted it. It displayed the splash     ###  screen and hung again.  I tried a hard reset - held the power     ###  button down for 60 seconds, and restarted it.  Same behavior.          ###  adb and fastboot get no response.     ###  The power LED stays green.          jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ adb devices     List of devices attached          jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ fastboot reboot     < waiting for device >     ^C     jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ adb shell /data/local/fbmode     error: device not found     jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ adb shell /data/local/fbmode     error: device not found     jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ adb devices     List of devices attached          jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ adb reboot     error: device not found     jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$ adb kill-server; adb devices     * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *     * daemon started successfully *     List of devices attached          jrobert@Gacrux platform-tools$          ###  Growl on the  iMac responds to my unplugging the USB while     ###  the KF is powered up ("USB Disconnection  kindle").     ###  Growl doesn't respond to my plugging in the KF's USB     ###  with the KF powered up.     ###  Growl responds to my powering the KF up or down with the     ###  USB connected.  The KF file system does not get mounted.      adb and fastboot client get no response, and neither lists a device. Growl on the iMac responds to my unplugging the USB while the KF is powered up ("USB Disconnection kindle"). It doesn't respond to my plugging in the KF's USB with the KF powered up. Growl responds to my powering the KF up or down with the USB connected. The KF file system does not get mounted on the iMac. I can power it on and off with the power button (it requires a push-and-hold to shut down) and the power LED lights and goes out when I do. I've tried push-and-holding the power button as soon as the LED lights; the unit shuts down after 10 seconds or so, just as in any forced shut-down. I've ordered parts to make into a factory-cable and hoping I can recover it with that. Is there anything else I can try in the meanwhile?


How to install APK files on SDCARD?

I have samsung galaxy 3 (I5801). I have downloaded many APK files from internet. I have no problem in installing APK files. By default when APK file is selected it installs itself to phone memory. I want it to install application on SDCARD. I have made my phone memory full. So my queries are   1. How to install APK on SDCARD? APK should install itself to SDCARD.   2. How to move already installed application to SDCARD from phone memory?


Can I install applications in memory card in Samsung Galaxy 3

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How to install APK files on SDCARD. Hi , I ran out of phone memory installing various applications . Looks like there is no obvious way to install apps into my memory card ? Is there any way to do so ?


how to tranfer games from phone memory to sdcard?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How to install APK files on SDCARD. please help me solve this problem..im sony ericsson x10 user..i cant tranfer my installed game from my phone memory to sdcard...what should i do?


How to install the application in SDcard (android phone)?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How to install APK files on SDCARD. I would like to install the .apk file into the SD card. Can I do this? If yes then how could I able to perform this in my HTC hero android phone?


sending a message from Gmail from a chosen account

I have 3 Gmail accounts but whenever I reply my message is sent from my original account even if I change the from address and hit send immediately. I have a HTC Sensation


How to recover Galaxy S4 from unrequested ADB recovery mode state?

Last night, my wife turned the sound down on her factory default Verizon Galaxy S4 by Samsung, then later plugged it in at home and it showed a dark screen with the battery charging indicator. This morning, after waking up, my wife disconnected her phone, now charged, in the following Android Debug Bridge recovery mode state:               # MANUAL MODE #     -- Applying Multi-CSC...     Applied the CSC-code : VZW     Successfully applied multi-CSC.          Now send the package you want to apply     to the device with "adb sideload <filename>"...      In the screen center there is an icon of an Android cartoon green figure on his back being operated upon with a red triangle over his belly with exclamation point inside the red triangle, below the icon is labeled with `No command`. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/kcSE4.jpg) Should we take the battery out and reboot? I've tried holding the power button down and trying the up and down volume keys, but the device seems unresponsive. The phone is still in warranty, are we better off just going to the Verizon store or will they just want to mail it off somewhere else to repair?


Is it possible to have multi-android version in your android device?

Similar to PC having multiple OS in which you can select during boot up. I was wondering, for the time being, is it possible to have two android version in a android device? Example: A android device with both android 2.2 and 4.0 installed. During boot up, user can select which one they wish to choose. So, suppose there is a Apps that cannot be run on android 4, I can just switch to android 2.2. Same goes as vice-versa - if an apps can only be run on android 4, I just switch to android 4.


Exchange SubFolders

Please help. I have setup an exchange account on my Samsung Galaxy S3, yeseterday i cold see subfolders, i created a new subfolder in the inbox yesterday and this did not replicate onto the phone. i recreated the account on the phone today and now there are no subfolders in the inbox. Please can you advise me on the next step to try. Running Samsung Galaxy S3 with android 4.0.4 and am using the standard mail app.


How to Disable Auto Silence

My Motorola Electrify M keeps auto-silencing the ringer. How do I disable auto-silece? My phone is running Android version 4.1.2. It seems to go on silent when I have meetings scheduled. It wouldn't be so bad, except that it never re-activates the ringer, so I keep missing calls! Any thoughts on how to disable the auto-ring silencer would be great. If it makes a difference, I'm also using the calendar app aCalendar.


Are there maps that I can download to a PC and later transfer to the android phone?

I notice that many maps vendor such as Google require user to download offline map using their android phone. At the worst case, the user need to setup internet connection point in which the android phone will use the PC's internet to retrieve those offline map. So, **my question is** \- are there really pure offline map that I can first download to my PC and later transfer to the android phone? (It would be better if the offline map can also be view inside the PC too. Meaning that the offline map can be used on multiple devices - Portability!)


Any custom ROM reboots Kindle Fire

I've installed FireFireFire and TWRP on my Kindle Fire. That went ok and I can boot into TWRP. Then I tried installing many custom ROMs (SimpleCM9, jandycane, MIUI, AlienDroidV4.0.zip) but all with the some result - flash ok, reboot, boot logo/animation of custom ROM, then reboot and Kindle hangs on next boot. TWRP 2.2.2.1


Disable lock-screen enter/return button?

Is there any way to have the lock-screen unlock as soon as I enter the correct code? For instance, on my iPod touch if I type the 4 digit passcode, it'll unlock as soon as I hit that fourth digit. Is there any equivalent of this on Android? On my Droid X2, I have to enter the PIN and then hit the arrow-like return button.


How to stop web browser offering to sign into Google account

This question seems to be all over various forms, but i haven't yet found an answer. On my Android phone, the stock web browser offers to sign in to my Google account when i visit Google websites. At the top of the screen appears a yellow pop-up listing all my Google account in a drop-down, and two buttons: "hide" and "sign in". Simply selecting an account and tapping "sign in" gives unchallenged access to my account via the web; no password is required. This bothers me, since any malicious person who picks up my phone when I'm not looking can access my email, Google Drive, etc without knowing my password. Let's assume that my screen-lock hasn't had time to kick in.... or we could assume it's easy to circumvent. Enabling 2-stage sign in wouldn't help, since if someone has unauthorised access to my phone, they's receive the one-time token. I've tried looking through all phone and browser settings to no avail. I've hunted through Google Dashboard, and cannot see how to disable this. I've signed out, but the yellow pop-up always appears, always giving unchallenged access. An app-lock app might be an option, but is inconvenient, especially since friends often use each other's mobile browsers. Installing a different browser may be an option, although again that's inconvenient, and would mean disabling the stock browser, which my come with other issues. I'd really like to disable the yellow pop-up permanently, but i cannot seem to find out how to do this. Apologies if this has been answered already. I'm running Android 4.0.4 Cyanogen mod 9.1.0 on a rooted Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000. * * * I'm specifically looking for a way to prevent the yellow authentication pop-up in the stock web browser. I'm not bothered about other apps. I'm also not really bothered about why Google has chosen to do this. The lock screen isn't an issue either. One scenario might be: an acquaintance asks to borrow my phone to use the web browser. Being a little cheeky, they go to Google and sign in, without a password being required. I wish to prevent this. If they were using a web browser on my laptop, they'd need a password. I'm not happy that they don't require it on my phone. Other apps can be trivially protected by an app-lock. I prefer not to use an app-lock for the web browser. And anyway, unlocking it for a friend to use just leaves the same problem.


Does ICS Gmail display unread message counts for labels other than Inbox?

Up to Android 2.x, in the labels view the Gmail app of my Nexus S displayed the number of unread messages next to labels with unread mail. I recently upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 on the same device and now Gmail no longer displays unread counts for labels unless I access the list of messages for a certain label. Is this a new Gmail feature? Is there some way of viewing those unread counts in a way similar to Android 2.x?


Android phone cannot connect to internet via wireless, other devices can

I recently installed a new cable modem. After getting everything up & running, I can connect to the wireless router, and then to the internet, through laptops, desktops, and a Roku device, but I cannot access via my Android phone. It connects to the router, but cannot get to the outside world. If I turn off the wifi, then I can connect via my data plan, but I cannot connect via wifi. Some details:   * The phone is a Samsung Galaxy S3, and the Android OS is 4.1.2   * I use Comcast for cable internet.   * The (old and unchanged) wireless router is a Netgear device. (I am not sure the model number, but I can get it if that seems pertinent.)   * The new cable modem is also Netgear. It's model CMD31T and it is DOCSIS 3.0, while the old modem was quite old and I have no idea what it's level of throughput.   * I changed to the new modem because the old one was becoming "spotty" -- it would occasionally lose signal. The new modem has so far been consistently on, and with strong signal... it's just that the phone cannot connect to it.


Multiple SMS Threads

I have been having a problem with the default SMS client recently and haven't found a solution yet. The problem is that when I am texting with certain friends, there will be two threads going: one thread for texts I receive from them, and one thread for texts I send. The problem has always occurred when I first text someone but it is the wrong number (I type the wrong area code by mistake). The person obviously does not receive the text, but when I change the contact's number and text to the correct phone I get all of their replies from the number I originally typed in, which causes two threads for the same person. I was hoping that somebody might be able to provide an answer for essentially merging the two threads. I have a Samsung Galaxy Slide and it runs on Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread). Thanks in advance for your responses!


Communicating with micro USB to Ethernet

I am trying to communicate with an ethernet enabled devices from my Android phone. My phone has **Android 2.3.6** and the device I am trying to communicate with has a mini web server running on it. The device has a single RJ45 port for communication with the outside word. Is it possible for me to connect my Android phone using a micro usb to Ethernet adapter and talk to the mini web server? If so, could you kindly show me how to go about this. I have connected my **Nexus One** and tried to enable USB tethering but it doesn't work. I was reading an article on ADB but it doesn't show how to establish connection and assign address to an adapter.


Karbonn A1+ CWM recovery

I have a Karbonn a1+ and i have rooted it. I want to install CWM recovery plz tell me the method and files that i require. Also my hardware version is 1.1.0 and software version is 2.0.2. Also is it possible to upgrade my phone to 4.0 i.e ice cream sandwich.


How do I set a system-wide default browser?

I seem to have the opposite problem from this question: I'd like to set a single browser (probably the default one) to open every website. What happens at the moment is that _every single link_ pops up a menu asking if I want to open it in the default browser, or in Firefox, or in Firefox Beta, or with Phone to Chrome. It makes browsing the web pretty frustrating... Samsung Galaxy Note, Gingerbread.


How to increase headphone loudness beyond 100%?

I am very hard of hearing. Is there a sound amplification app one can use with earbuds? Earbuds with a microphone for a Droid are a non-issue but I don't know where to find an inexpensive app to work with the hardware.


Application-specific passwords only work for a short period of time

I have two-step verification enabled on my Google Account, and I generated an application-specific password for my Android device (Infuse 4G with custom ROM in case that's relevant), and input it. After about a day, the "Sign-in error for USERNAME@gmail.com" notification appears and I have to generate a new password and input it again in order to use the account. Is this a known issue with two-step verification or is it just me doing something wrong?


Linking contacts on Motorola

Previously I had an HTC phone which allowed arbitrary linking between contacts. I moved to a Motorola phone (which is closer to original Android) and it not all contacts are linked correctly due to the following problems:   * Some of my contacts have non-English names and in some places they use the diminutive (think Robert/Bob). I would like to link them.   * I know bilingual people who in some places use the different form of their names. In one case it is even different alphabet. Is it possible to link these contacts? How can I do it?


Formatting (or reinstalling) Samsung Galaxy S2

I have some experience about Android phones (but i'm not an expert) . I have problems with my Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100) . Its battery heating too much, there are a lots of applications, sometimes phone freezing and not responsing, it's battery consumption is too much and it's a little slow. And **sometimes restarting itself.** In shortly, i'm using it for long time, i installed too many apps and uninstall some of them. Now i want to clear everything (except SD card datas) , delete all datas / apps . And start from origin, again. I'll my (really needed) applications from Google Play, later. In computer knowledge, it's mean _format_ , i think. But for mobile phones, I'm not sure, it's called as "formatting" or "firmware reinstalling" . I plugged my phone to computer and launch Samsung Kies but there isn't _reinstall firmware_ option. **Notes**   1. Android version : 4.0.3   2. My phone isn't rooted. (and i won't do that)   3. I'm worring about warranty. So, please just _legal_ methods.   4. I don't want to lose my datas (music, etc) on my SD CARD.   5. I don't want to send my phone to technical service for this. It'll take at least 4-5 days.


A non-cloud local calendar for Android?

Is there any way to have and use a local calendar on Android? I would like to use it on the Android phone and open the file (vcs, ics, anything) on my laptop sometimes. I have not found any applications that deal with local calendar files stored on the SD-card of the phone. I have found only numerous cloud applications so far. Is there any app that can open and edit local calendar files on Android?


Samsung Galaxy R - No files in default music player

I own a Samsung Galaxy R. Recently, I could not find any files in default music player after I installed PowerAMP. How do I bring back the files in the default music player? I've checked by uninstalling PowerAMP... that didn't help!


multiple zoom levels without multiple tile layers (RMaps Ext + MOBAC)?

I am using RMaps Ext (a rmaps mod) on Android, browsing offline maps created using Mobile Atlas Creator (MOBAC). It's working great so far. The only problem is that when browsing offline satellite maps the zoom level is fixed to the tile layers I chose to download on MOBAC. But I was wondering since I have already downloaded more detail satellite maps, e.g. zoom level 16, in theory I could browse zoom level 15, 14 to level 10. You just need some fast algorithm to zoom out a big image. e.g.   * The level 16 zoom file size is 80MB   * The level 10-16 zoom file size is 120MB So could the zoom out scaling be done on Android using the 80MB file directly? It will save a lot of storage space (but spend more on CPU with image resizing) Thanks in advance!


Where are saved pages stored?

I have used the stock browser to save a page for offline reading. It is a `.txt` file, the browser only opens it and does not give me an option to download it. Where is the page stored, i would like to open it with another app. I have looked under `/sdcard/Android/data` But there is no `com.android.browser` folder or any other folder which looks like the right one.


Huge "Data" when using DiskUsage in Innternal Memory

My Lenovo P770's internal memory usage is very large – although I have deleted some unimportant data/apps. This is what it looks like using DiskUsage application: ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Tl12Hm.png)   Screenshot (click for larger variant) I noticed that theres a huge "Data" (755 MB) in my internal storage. What is this data? Is it save to delete it? How to do it (where is it's location)? Sorry for much questions, please help me out. Thanks a lot Note: I have used CCleaner but it doesn't help much. I think the main problem is this huge "Data".


Limited App Storage?

I was trying to download a HQ TTS voice and I got the insufficient storage error. I then noticed that only about half my memory is reserved for apps only. I have 3.03GB left while only 288MB for apps? Why is there a difference? And how can I increase or change this limit so I could use more space for my applications? Edit: when I ran DiskUsage I noticed there was such a thing as App Storage. Why is mine limited to 2 GB? I have 4GB internal and 4 GB SD card btw. ![](http://i.imgur.com/TLNDtwQl.jpg)


How to root Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (GT-I9195)

How do I root a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE (GT-I9195)?


Is there currently an easy way to root Sony Xperia S with stock ICS 4.0.4 ROM?

I'm looking for an easy way, which doesn't need Unlocking bootloader or flashing Roms, just like root solution for SE 2011 devices (one click). It's because I currently use my Xperia S for development purposes and can't afford bricking it! please tell me if there is a solution. Thanks!


How to resume app restore after stopping it on first opening Google Play?

I've installed a fresh stock ROM from Google site on my Galaxy Nexus. At the time i've opened the Google Play and started installing the 157 apps... the problem is that i needed to stop downloading in the middle as i needed to move to areas without wifi coverage, so I pressed stop. Now I don't see any option to resume that installation. Is it really a one shot? How could I've paused it to avoid downloading it on 3G?


downgrade resolution of nexus 5 to improve battery

I was just wondering if i can downgrade the screen resolution of nexus 5 to 720p instead of 1080p can it improve the battery life ? is it possible to achieve this ? If yes than how ?


Automatic backup hangs at last command

Automatic backup runs successfully but hangs at last command 'Rebooting'.Once power button is pressed, reboots fine?


How can I monitor bandwidth capacity over time?

I know that I can use some applications such as Speedtest to check my current bandwidth capacity. However, I would like to monitor bandwidth capacity over time as I would like to assess the quality of the wifi connection around me throughout the day. Is there anyway to do so on Android? I use Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android 4.1.2 and Nexus 7 with Android 4.4.2.


Good SMS reader app for Android?

I'm looking for a good Android application for reading SMS messages. My requirements are:   * Mark all as read option   * Displaying the number of unread messages on the icon   * Some anti-spam filter (option to block messages from specific phone numbers)   * No ads Is there such an app?


I just got a (used) Nexus 7 (2013).... And it goes to standby too quickly too often

Is there are a way to configure it, with an app or guide, to be able to READ "something really interesting" in this tablet without the screen constantly randomly going off too soon? I would understand that the tablet had something that told the system to keep being awake while I'm using "apps" that are obviously for "reading"?


SD Card not working on LG Optimus L7II

I Brought a 16GB Lexar micro sd card for my LG Optimus L7II and installed the micro sd card and I've have tried downloading apps but it keeps coming up insufficient storage space available! How do I get the SD cards to work?


Delete member from a Viber group

I have created a group for chat on Viber and one person joined the group. How can I remove that person?


Sony Z1 Compact: will encrypting my phone disable the camera button?

I just bought a Sony Z1 Compact with Android 4.4. It has a special camera button on the side. When the phone is off, you can press this button for a longer time, and the camera apps opens directly, even when you have a PIN lock. The lock is not disabled, only for this app. So after making a picture, when you try to open the image, you first have to enter the PIN. I would like to encrypt the phone, but I'm afraid that this will disable this function. Does anybody knows how this works? * * * **Update: I encrypted the phone plus external SD card, and the camera button still works.**


Can Swype be downloaded from a PC and transfered to the phone by a USB cable?

I'm trying to download the Swype installer to my PC so I can transfer it to my phone without using my data plan. When I go to the website and try to download the installer without registering I get the message > Sorry! This is not an Android device. It appears you're not using an Android > device, so you cannot download the Swype Beta Installer. Is there anything I can do?   Also why must you first install the Swype installer which installs Swype, it seems like an unescecary step? It sure is stupid that Swype can't be proper and just be in the market.


Is there any device for convenient control of device while walking?

I want to use some my Android device while walking. It is too dangerous to walk while looking at the screen, so I have modified the software I use so that it speaks and beeps so I know what is happening without looking at the screen. It is still troublesome and dangerous to hold the device and use the touchscreen while walking. I'd rather place the phone in my backpack and hold some very simple controller in my hand.   * Wires or wireless are both okay.   * I don't need many buttons. Just 2-4 buttons is enough. Is there any controller device which can plug into an Android device so that I can hold just the small controller while walking?


Use VLC (desktop) to play music while phone is plugged in

Can I use VLC (desktop) to play music while phone is plugged in to my PC via USB?   I have tried to open folder, but when I do, my phone isn't in MyCompter as a compatible device. Is there a plug in or something that will make this work? Alternatively, is there any media player available that will play the music on my phone through my computer when it is plugged in VIA usb? Thanks


How to restore my photos?

So I'm using Android Safe to hide images on my Galaxy S3. I accidentally deleted the file which has the hidden images in the app. I used another app and restored my deleted file, but the problem is that the images are in an unreadable format. I tried copying them to the app but it didn't work. How can I decode those images to jpg or any image format?


not able to access playstore after factory reset

I am not able to access the Google Play Store on my Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360 after a factory reset. How can I get it working again?


car audio bluetooth connection interruptions

I bought a Nakamichi NA788 head unit for my car recently. I connected it to my Samsung galaxy Note 2 but can only play 2 songs via bluetooth before it cuts in and out. I haven't been able to find a solution or even anyone else that has the same issue. please help.


Will a UK Android telephone work in Japan?

I am on the UK carrier Vodafone, and wish to upgrade my phone soon. I am going to Japan for five months next year, and would ideally like a phone which I can use out there, with a Japanese sim card. Will an android phone I get here (e.g. the HTC Desire) work in Japan? Will it need to be unlocked?


Distinguishing between placed received and non-received calls

On my Android phone, under the list of all phone calls, there are several distinct icons to distinguish between:   * outgoing calls (a green arrow pointing away from the phone)   * missed calls (a red arrow bouncing off the phone)   * received calls (a blue arrow pointing into the phone) However, the user interface does not distinguish between placed calls which were answered on the other end and calls which were not answered on the other end. Does anyone have a user interface which distinguishes between these two scenarios or does anyone know of an upgrade I may perform in the user interface (perhaps even by going as far as installing CyanogenMod) so as to account for this difference in the user interface? I am running Android 2.3.4 (GingerBread) on an LG Optimus Net P690.


Phone favorite - remove picture icon due to screen real estate

Using a new Nexus 4 with OS 4.2.2. I've pulled my contacts onto the phone (from Exchange/OL using Companion Link) and they are synchronized to the phone's Contacts (people?) app. I can see them from both the Google People app and from the phone app. I have over 3000 contacts, and am trying to set up my favorites for people I call regularly (a list of about 20 contacts.) This was very easy to do on my last Android phone, and the favorites would show me a list of contacts. On this 4.2.2 phone, the favorites area is displayed with the contacts' pictures as a huge tile, with the contact names at the bottom of the tile. I do not maintain pictures for my contacts, so I do not want to take up all of this screen real estate for non-existent pictures. And, even if I had pictures, I wouldn't want them to appear as these huge tiles when I'm trying to look at a list of contacts. How can I do one of the following things?   1. Force the phone/people apps to not show the picture tiles in lists.   2. Remove the picture tiles altogether.   3. Ensure that the picture tiles do not appear when there is no picture.


Can you send texts from iMessage to someone who has Android and uses Handcent? And if yes does the iPhone user need to have Handcent?


Android 2.3: Expected behavior for setting time automatically with Wifi only

I want to understand how Android 2.3 sets the time when the Date & Time settings are configured to "Automatic" but no SIM card is present. I am setting up LG E400 Optimus L3 devices as WiFi-only devices, no Sim cards. Retrieving the time automatically would be highly desired, however it only works sometimes and most times nothing seems to happen and I fail to see any pattern. From some web and Android source code research I've learned that Android only supports Network Time Protocol (NTP) from Android 4.0 on and before it was NITZ/GSM only - however, that does not explain why I can sometimes set the time automatically with no Sim card.


Is it safe to install Launchers for Android which require quite a few permissions?

I have HTC One X with Sense on it. Sense is a bit slow. So I installed Apex Launcher. It was fast but it required quite a few permissions so I uninstalled it. I looked at other Launchers in Google Play like Nova, Go, etc. but all of them had required some or the other permissions which were giving me goosebumps, like   * Service that cost you money: Directly call phone numbers   * Your messages: Access mail information, read your text messages (SMS or MMS)   * Your personal information: Read call log, read your contacts   * Your accounts: Find accounts on this device So my question is, is it safe to install Launchers for Android which require permissions like they can read your emails, SMS, call number directly? Also Apex launcher cannot create widget on home screen unless the phone is rooted and shows a message - `NOTE: Due to limitations of the Android framework, you won't be able to add widgets from the drawer unless Apex Launcher is installed as a system app (root required). Please read the FAQ for more information.` Is this the case with all Launchers?


Tecno N3 keeps rebooting

In my case, my tecno n3 keeps rebooting even with the sd card removed. What can I do? Pls help. Didn't install any new apps recently. Only followed Barca_Ac Milan commentary online. Also, how do I hard reset the phone?


My Android keeps squawking at me! It's torture!

My Samsung Galaxy SII I91000 (unlocked GSM) has started making a horrible Gestapo-toned alarm at any hour of day or night unless it is turned off. The state of battery charge does not matter and it also happens when plugged in and charging. I have never installed any alarm system nor am I aware of alarm functions on the phone. I did have Prey installed, but have heard its alarm and it is nothing like this. I have now uninstalled Prey and it still happens. It often happens mid call, but the other party is apparently not deafened by it as I am. The only thing I can do when it happens is to touch the WiFi icon at the top of the screen or put it in silent mode or shut it down. I did change the SIM card a couple of weeks before this started, but the phone is unlocked anyway. The new SIM is Movistar, an annoying Latin American company that sends many many text sales messages daily, but the notice of these messages is a sweet "chirp" and not this horrible squawk. Any help is appreciated. I now have an "ear worm" consisting of this horrendous sound!


Hiding images from android gallery

I dont want to install any 3rd party apps for hiding there images stored on device . How can I hide my images from the gallery app without installing any other app like Hide it Pro or Gallery lock? I use a low-end device and these apps use up my memory which would have otherwise been used for different apps.


Nexus 5, low space problems

I recently got nexus 5 16GB, but I have weird storage problem. The OS should take about ~3.5GB, so I should have 12.55GB left for apps and stuff. BUT: ![screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/CdEAsm.png)   Screenshot (click image to enlarge) 4.66GB + 2.95GB + ~0.5GB IS NOT 12.55, but ~8GB. Where is the remaining 4GB space?


The podcast apps on my Samsung Galaxy S3 stop playing halfway

I have some podcast apps I listen to while I'm driving. They play for sometime then shut off. I turn the phone back on then the apps are at the beginning and not where I left off. Is there any way to prevent this? Thanks!


Does Skype video work on a Samsung Galaxy 10.1?

Can Skype be used for video calling on a Samsung Galaxy 10.1? I have been googling, but the results are not clear, for example, the official Skype Blog says that Skype 2.1 supports the Samsung Galaxy Tab, but it is not clear if this means that it works with both the 7" and 10.1" versions. _Update: as of early 2012, Skype does work on most Android tablets._


Is there a way to install Cyanogenmod 7 on the Samsung Infuse 4G?

I'm in the market for a new phone (from my faithful Nexus One), and the Infuse 4G looks like a good candidate. I'm shopping for hardware, of course, as software is never the issue with Android. Is there a way to install Cyanogenmod on the Infuse 4G yet? I've always used that ROM in the past as it's by far the best, and I don't want to upgrade the hardware in order to downgrade the software to AT&T bloatware. Is there a way?


Is Samsung's Media Hub only available to new customers?

Are old donkeys not allowed to eat carrots?!


Can I stream video from PC to an android device over USB?

I'd like to be able to stream video to my android phone (Samsung Galaxy S rooted 2.2) from a PC running Windows XP (I'm at work!). There's no wireless network here, VLC and similar marketplace apps seem to only offer this service over wifi/3G; can I over USB?


Play music from PC on Android

If I have shared a folder on my computer that has all my music in it, is it possible, when connected to the same Wifi network with my phone (Nexus One, Gingerbread), to play this music on my phone? In case I need to use an application that mounts the shared folder on my phone, it would be extra awesome if it would mount automatically when connecting to that network.


Data connection problem with my galaxy s3

Hi I have a peculiar data connection problem with my Samsung Galaxy S3. Cellular connections work fine at first however when the mobile loses signal and then reconnects after sometime, the data connection doesn't start again automatically (even though mobile data is enabled in settings) The only way I can turn data back on is by toggling airplane mode. This doesnot happen everytime the mobile loses signal, perhaps one in three times. Has anyone experienced this and are there any fixes?


Setting username and password in proxy to access internet in android 2.3.6

I have Android 2.3.6. I am able to connect to wireless connection. To access internet in this network, I need to provide a proxy (IP address with port) with username and password. In the advanced options, I am able to find `proxy_ip_add` and `proxy_port`, but not username and password. Because of this, I am not able to access internet. How can I set the username and password in the proxy to access internet?


Will Wi-Fi Direct allow me to connect to an ad-hoc network?

I have been trying to connect my HTC One X to an ad-hoc wireless network, so I could browse Internet on my phone. I found Android doesn't support ad-hoc networking and I noticed on some pages that Wi-Fi Direct is better than ad-hoc anyway. How can I connect my computer with Windows XP to my mobile using Wi-Fi Direct? When I open the Wi-Fi direct settings, it shows nothing although I search for network. What is the process? Is there any other way I can connect to an ad-hoc network?


Are there guidelines on how much free RAM a phone should have - specifically Samsung Galaxy S?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S (AT&T Captivate) that is rooted. I have various ways to tweak the amount of free RAM the OS leaves on the phone. The default is 48 MB, but I was wondering if I could actually go lower without impacting phone performance. Are there guidelines posted anywhere, or that can be deduced based on knowledge of the Android platform? Or should I trust that the default settings are appropriate? I understand that when it comes to free RAM, more isn't necessarily better, but I understand that there is still a threshold that I don't want to dip below. I'm running a 2.3.6 Gingerbread based ROM. For what it's worth, I'm running the Zeam launcher.


0 ram free on ICS

I'm new to the ICS os, coming from Gingerbread from another phone. The phone's quite nice and fast when I first used it, but just this morning it started exhibiting weird actions. Camera360 doesn't open up automatically when I click it, the Camera closes for no reason, Pocket restarts when an article has an image, and TTPod resets the song to the previous song on my widget in the middle of a new song I'm playing. I checked out the ram, and and was surprised to see 500+ mb used, 0 mb available. I looked at the list of programs and I see the usual culprits like Facebook, but the ram they're using doesn't add up to 500+ mb. Yeah, I know that the whole ram indicated isn't usable by the apps, but I don't think I've done anything to warrant the 0 mb. I close my apps. There are times when there's free 4 to 5 mb, but I think that too shouldn't be the case. I tried installing Advance Task Killer, it listed less than 10 apps, killed it, still the ram is what it is above. I did a reboot, and now it reads 300+ mb usage, 200 something free. What can I do? How do I ensure an app's closed on ICS? I installed GoLaucher because it has a handy task killer and I can see the ram freed in an instant, but I would like to know if there's a better way to handle the RAM.


How to Increase RAM in my karbonn s2

my karbonn s2 has 512 MB RAM but it is always shows 85 % full I have installed RAM cleaner app but not happy with it. sometimes my phone hang down. what can be done to increase the memory (RAM) ?


Want to know free ram available on new Galaxy S Duos 2

I bought Galaxy S Duos2(GT-S7582) from an online store. When I first started my device it was having Free RAM around 170MB,although total(free & including already in use) is 717MB as advertised. I thought prior buying, it'ld have at least 400MB or more free usable RAM. Want to know if it is normal or particularly my device have some problem & need to go service center or approach Store for replacement. Please advice tech gigs (prefrerably S Duos or S Duos 2 owners)


How come my free ram keeps getting less and less?

I have a Samsung gs3 gt 19300 running on cyanogen mod 10.2 stable version, so far it has been smooth other than the ram problem (which I also encounter when using stock ROM) Whenever I restart, I often have around 300 + MB of free ram (after recent apps are all cleared) however, a few days later, I find that my free ram drops to less than 100 MB (with all recent apps cleared as well) Well I checked the list of running services on the background and their sizes, but there were the almost the same compared to when the first day after restart, but if the running services are the same, how come the free ram drops that much? What is the problem? Is it memory leak by apps? What's the best way to handle it?


Slide to unlock appears even when pattern lock is activated. How can I get straight to pattern lock mode after screen is turned on?

I thought the whole idea of pattern lock is to replace the 'slide to unlock' thing with something safe. Well I don't know if this is a bug or not but I have to 'slide to unlock' first before I can use my set pattern to unlock the phone (the epitome of redundancy). How do I get straight to pattern unlock after turning on the screen?. By the way I own an Xperia Neo V running Sony's skin, Timescape UI


Is a 16gb class 4 micro sd card enough for hd gaming on Xperia Neo V GB?

I want to expand my storage to 16gb primarily for HD gaming (which the Neo V does so well). I have been offered a great deal for a SanDisk 16GB card Class 4 and wanted to clarify if it is enough for HD gaming, classwise.


How can I make the phone automatically disable mobile connection when calling?

I recently moved from 2G network to 3G. On 2G when I call somebody - the phone automatically suspends the mobile Internet (since it cannot send data and voice at the same time) and activates back when the call ends. Now on 3G I just cannot call when the mobile Internet is active (no matter whether it downloads something or not) - the call is reset immediately. At the same time I can receive calls, i.e. if somebody calls me - the phone rings and I can talk. If I disable the mobile Internet and use WiFi (or do not use any connection) - it works fine. Changing the network type (auto, 3G, etc...) doesn't help. Android 2.3.3. Go Launcher + Go Contacts Ex. Two questions:   1. Is this an issue with the phone?    2. Is there something I can tune inside the phone to make it auto-switch the mobile Internet like it was on 2G (maybe 3rd party application or patch/fix)?


How to switch between personal page and Brand Page in the G+ Android app?

In Google Plus, I am able switch between my personal page and Brand Pages. (As described here.) How do I do the same using the Android app version of G+?


Disable loudspeaker usage for audio playback?

I get my voicemail messages by e-mail (using K-9 mail), however, when I play the attached wavefile, the loudspeaker is used for the playback, so everyone around me can listen to the message, that's not what I want. How can I make sure, that the "phonespeaker" (the one used during calls) is used? I assume that K-9 mail uses a default android app for playback, so this should be about Android (Jelly Bean in my case), not about K-9 mail. Thanks :-)


Galaxy S3 is unable to transfer files over USB: "USB device not recognized"

I have Galaxy S3 with baseband version I9300XXLFB and I'm having problems when it is connected to the PC. I cannot transfer or retrieve any files or data over USB. When I plug it in to my PC, it tells me `USB device not recognized` and the S3 does not appear anywhere for me to access it. I've tried different cables and PCs and they all seemed to exhibit the same issue. How can I get this working?


What is the difference between swiftkey and swiftkey x?

Using the Amazon Appstore I have "Swiftkey" and "Swiftkey X". When I install one there is an update for the other. It's getting confusing. What is the difference and which one should I install?


Why is Android System always keeping my phone awake?

I woke this morning and discovered that my phone's battery was at 70% capacity, even though it had been fully charged when I went to sleep. I went into the battery settings, and found that Android System is primarily responsible, having kept my phone awake the entire time. I searched a bit, and this does not appear to be normal behaviour. Reception and wifi are fine, and power saving is on. I'm hoping that there is an explanation and solution to this. ![enter image description here](http://i.imgur.com/BdmCR3N.png?1) ![enter image description here](http://i.imgur.com/XgezbAt.png?1)


Slideshow Feature not available in Gallery after ICS Update

Slideshow feature is missing in Gallery for Picasa Web Album after ICS 4.0.4 Update in my Samsung Tab GT-P7310. I was able to run slideshow of Picasa Web Album in Gallery earlier with HC 3.2. This is the same issue even in SIII with stock ICS 4.0.4 I have synced all the Google Account including Picasa Web Albums. I am able to view all the picasa web album pictures in Gallery but not able to slideshow the pictures. Picasa button is in place of slideshow button. However Slideshow is working for Downloads, Camera, Screen Capture Pictures but not for Picasa Web Almums. Please suggest how to fix or to make it work. Thanks.


How to disable Screen timeout for a particular program only

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