Definitive Way(s) Of Knowing That One Has Bought The Revised Model Of The Nexus 5?

After complaints by many about the build quality of the Nexus 5, Google has apparently made certain hardware changes and released a revised version of its latest flagship handset in the last couple of days. How can one ensure that they have the latest model of the Nexus 5 (or is it a given or matter of trust, that the Google Play Store and retailers will supply the latest). ?


How does fast-charge work?

How does Fast Charge work? Does it actually charge your device faster, and if so, is there a downside to using it?


Bluetooth audio connection confirmation with Tasker

Just bought Tasker, my goal is that when I get into my car I have a Jabra Freeway, it has a motion sensor and turns on when it detects motion. But my VZW Galaxy Nexus won't always connect. I get tired of checking, how do I go about creating a task or profile that would allow me to hear a notification sound to act as a confirmation that the phone connected. I'd like to get in, and hear for example a text tone on the Bluetooth to let me know it's connected. I need a step by step walkthrough. I haven't found one online?


What's the easiest way to create a QR code for a link?

The title is pretty self explanatory on this one.


Why does GPS not work in a train?

**GPS** signal strength is **Zero** while I'm in a (electric) train. Why is does my device not get a GPS fix in a train?


How to connect Superpad II P041 to pc

I've a superpad II P041 and I would like to connect it to my pc. I would like to use Logcat for check exception thrown by my application. The problem is that when I connect it with the USB cable, the pc doesn't recognise the tablet. I've already enabled the Debug USB. What can I try to let the pc to communicate with the tablet? Maybe I need the drivers? Thanks for your help.


Increase Wi-Fi Roaming Aggressiveness on Samsung Dart?

I have a T-Mobile Samsung Dart (which IIUC is a re-branded Samsung Galaxy Mini) and a Wi-Fi network in my apartment with two access points. When I make Wi-Fi calls while walking from one end of my apartment to the other, the signal from the access point I was originally connected to (AP1) degrades to the point of being unusable. By the time I get to this point the signal from the other access point (AP2) is strong but my phone doesn't roam to AP2. Both access points are set up with the same SSID and security settings, so roaming should "just work". It does work when the Wi-Fi connection is idle, although it usually takes a long time for the phone to figure out that the signal from AP1 is weak and start using AP2. Using Wi-Fi calling seems to make Wi-Fi roaming even less aggressive, probably because the Wi-Fi NIC is busy sending data instead of scanning for hotspots to roam to. How do I configure my phone to roam more aggressively between Wi-Fi hotspots on the same network (same SSID and security settings)?


What are the minimum hardware specifications for Android?

As per the title, what hardware do I need to be able to run various versions of Android?


Does Android 2.1+ support the ARM9 processor?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What are the minimum specifications for Android? I want to load Android 2+ (i.e 2.1 or 2.2) on an ARM9 processor, is it possible? If I could have a comparative chart of which ARM processors are supported by which versions of Android it would be helpful.


What is the minimum specification for Android 2.2 (Froyo)?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What are the minimum specifications for Android? Assuming that the handset and carrier both allow the OS to be upgraded, what is the minimum specification needed for Froyo in terms of processor, screen, and other capabilities?


What are the minimum hardware requirements, or suggestions, for Jelly Bean?

**I do not want any PDF file format links or suggestions** , I just want the numbers, baby. Please tell me the minimum suggest, preferred, and all other necessary info on this. Point for? I am going to boot Jelly Bean on an older smartphone model, and want to know its suggested hardware for it to run on (memory, clock speed, firmware, other hardware).


Is it possible to link the Shazam Encore app to the online My Shazam account?

It seems like I'm missing something. My phone has about 20 songs on it and when I logged into My Shazam today I expected them to show up. Instead I find the following. > ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/554U1.jpg) The Shazam 'My Account' settings ask for the phone number of the device; which is entered. No where on the site can I find verifications that tags _shouldn't_ be synced. Is it just me or is tagged song syncing not available?


Using an Android device as a web server

How do I use my Android device as a web server by with an IP address and port? Just like a Wifi file transfer app in the Play Store?


How do I install apps. from Android market on my Android tablet if the market is telling me that there's no android devices associated with it?

Just bought a cheap MID 7" Android 2.2 tablet. Tried opening the icon on the desktop that says Install Apps and all I got was a page with a heading of AppInstaller and then /mnt/sdcard. When I tried to put in the URL for the Android Market, it didn't work. When I used the browser to go to the Market page and install an app, I get the message that there's no Android devices associated with this device. Any ideas?


Upgrade and Rooting Motorola Xoom Paths

I have a UK Motorola Xoom, Wifi only version. It's currently running 3.0.1 and is rooted. I'd really like to upgrade to 3.2 and stay rooted. What's the best path to take with this? I can't download the official "over the air" update, because that clashes with the rooting process I have performed (I assume) as that bricks the device. I have been using it for a while and have many settings and apps in place. I assume there is no way I can do an in place upgrade and keep everything as it is? I assume I will have to use something like Titanium Backup, then find a pre- rooted 3.2 image and flash that on, then restore my apps and settings? Can anyone confirm if this is correct or not? Finally, if that is true, can anyone point me to such an image for my model tab?


Rooted, then flashed, now not able to root again /system is always read-only

I rooted my Android ICS with some script. It was rooted then I installed and removed some system application. Then I formatted the device and re-installed the ICS. Now when I try to root it again it gives error could not copy are you a root? I searched for that and finally found that though I re-flashed it any times. /system is read-only. So then after I tried               adb shell     mount      then command of mount and it gives error permission denied. Please help to reset the permission of /system so I can manually add the su file in it. The technique i used to Root is at this link. Then i format using cwm and install new rom. Now i am not able to root it.


Samsung Galaxy Pocket Duos unlocking screen in horizontal position when calling

I noticed this function on Alcatel with same version of **Android (2.3.6)**. When you talking phone blocked, but when you changing phone to horizontal position(standart position for working with phone) it unlocks screen. This function is very helpful if you need to finish call fast. is ti posible to add this function to my **Samsung Galaxy Pocket Duos**?


Google Nexus 4 weird sound problem

Are there any solutions to the Google Nexus 4 weird sound problem? This is how it sounds. Will Google replace the phone? I am in Singapore and bought this phone through a friend in the US. There is no proper support information for this phone from Google / LG. I tried calling '855-83-NEXUS' but they are closed for the day. I will try calling them tomorrow.


How to gain S-OFF on HTC Salsa

I want to root my **HTC Salsa** phone. According to this link I need to gain **S-OFF** on my Mobile. There is nice article to gain S-OFF. But my Question: Is there an alternative way, **without using any hardware** to gain **S-OFF** ?


Why does my Nexus One power off with 15% power remaining?

Once my Nexus One's remaining power drops to 15%, it automatically powers off. On turning it back on again, it reports that it's now on 0% power. Do all Nexus Ones behave like this, or is it just mine? Possibly relevant apps I have installed are:   * BatteryTime Lite. This gives a percentage power in the notification bar. I thought it might be mis-reporting, but the value it reports always seems to match what the phone reports in Settings > About Phone > Battery Use   * JuiceDefender. This turns the data connection on and off to try to preserve battery. I can't see settings in either of these that would turn the phone off at 15% power. I'm currently on Android 2.3.4, but I think this happened on earlier versions too.


Is there an Android media payer that allows you to speed up an mp3?

Is there a media player for android that can play an mp3 10% faster or slower if the user wants to?


How to make Froyo's portable hotspot more stable?

I have updated to Froyo on my HTC Desire yesterday and am testing out the portable hotspot option. The problem is that it is very unstable, at random times (1 to 10 minutes) I lose the WiFi connection. I have a laptop on my lap and the Desire in my pocket, so it's not like they are out of reach. Does anybody have any ideas on this? Similar experiences?


View "What's New" in landscape in the Play Store

When I'm on my Nexus 7 (2013) in landscape mode, the Play Store shows me the permissions list, but nothing about what's changed in the application being updated. In portrait mode I get the full details. Is there some way to quickly view application details in landscape mode?


Verizon Activation Setup Galaxy s3

I recently bought a new contract-free Verizon CDMA Samsung Galaxy S3 for testing purpose and I couldn't pass the activation setup wizard. When I reached the customer service they said I have to activate it to use it which is lame. I buy a 300$ phone and they force me to activate it with a plan to use it. How can I skip this? I tried how-do-i-bypass-the-verizon-activation-on-a-samsung-fascinate but it didnt work.


How can I reset WiFi without rebooting the phone?

Sometimes WiFi networks are not picked up on my Moto G. Switching WiFi or flight mode on and off does not solve the problem, however a phone reboot does. Does anybody know of a way I can reset the WiFi completely without rebooting the phone? For example, with 3G issues I would go to the testing menu (*#*#4636#*#*) and switch the radio on and off, or switch flight mode on and off, which would typically cure the problem. Anything similar for WiFi? Thank you.


How can I reliably screen or block callers on a number-by-number basis?

Last night I got a telemarketing call on my Verizon Droid X. I was horrified, to say the least. I absolutely do NOT want telemarketers wasting my time and minutes with their B.S. I looked into screening blocking calls through Verizon, but it seems Verizon only lets you block a total of FIVE numbers. I think this is unacceptable. I went to the app store and there are a number of such applications available. From reviews and comments it's really hard to choose. Is there a way to solve this problem? An app? A procedure? Something within the phone itself? I'm using the soak release of Gingerbread, 2.3.3. I don't care about price. I just want something that is fast and effective.


How to ban a incoming number on Android 2.3

How could I ban a incoming number? What is the sequence of menu actions I should follow to get an appropriate menu if any and where to find help documentation on Android user interfaces? I have searched in the net but I'd unable to find any. I have android 2.3 operating system on my ARM qualcomm 7225a application processor.


Can I configure my Android Phone to block certain numbers calls?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I reliably screen or block callers on a number-by-number basis? I'm receiving calls from call-center companies that wan't to offer me services that I don't want. I already ask them to stop calling but they keep trying.. Can I configure my 2.2 Android Phone(Galaxy 551) to block the incomming calls from certain numbers?


blocking individual numbers & text messages for Android phones

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I reliably screen or block callers on a number-by-number basis? Had Easy Filter app and it worked great for a while on my Samsung Galaxy, then it stopped. Question which phone does the Easy Filter work well with? Or which Android phones are compatible with which call blocking apps. Need to block specific numbers from incoming calls and text messages.


Linux on Android and HW support

I see that there are some projects about installing Linux on an Android Device, but how is the Hardware support? If I install linux, can I have access to the hardware via Python, like in Android?


How to prevent data extraction from rooted phone via adb?

I've a question regarding security in a rooted device. Being superuser means that you can access the /data/data directory, and that's a lot of personal data (I think it is almost all the data there can be in the phone). So if a rooted phone is stolen, anyone can connect to the device via adb and perform a complete "audit" of the data, including mail, sms, search and browser history, contacts, etc. It is in fact easier than with a non-rooted phone. I see a big vulnerability here. Is there a way to prevent adb connecting to the phone like, for instance, a password?


APN does not save android 4.1.1

I want to add a new APN on my tablet.But when I add a new apn I can not save it because there is no save option. When I click back button it simply closes the window and doesn't save information which I had entered. I have searched on the web but nothing found. My question is when we add a new APN, In android system where is this information saved and Where can I find this file?


is there an app that can turn off wifi for me when screen goes off?

my device is kindle fire hdx 8.9.   there isn't such setting as Settings -> Wireless and network -> WiFi settings -> (menu button) Advanced -> Wifi sleep policy


Installing CyanogenMod using SD card on Samsung GT-P3100 via stock Android System Recovery

I have a Samsung Galaxy 2 7.0 (GT-P3110) which has developed a fault on the motherboard whereby it switches off every time I plug in the USB cable (either as a data connection or to charge). To eliminate a software fault causing the issue I did a "wipe data / factory reset" via Android System Recovery (stock) but now I'm left without Android. When I reboot I enter Android System Recovery. I'd like to install a CyanogenMod image. When I try to install it from the stock Android System Recovery via the SD card (as I can't connect a USB cable to use the other methods) I get the following error:               E:failed to verify whole-file signature     E:signature verification failed      So how can I install CyanogenMod with only via the SD card? From what I read I need to install ClockwordMod as system recovery, but how can I do that using an SD card?


How can I create a "shortcut" for the built in PDF viewer on Nexus 7

The Nexus 7 has a default PDF viewer, but it's a little hard to get to. How can I put an shortcut for it on my home screen? Note that the default program (Document Viewer) doesn't show up in the list of apps. I can see it in the running apps (when it is) and in Settings > Apps > All ... it doesn't show up in the app drawer (the 6 dots in a circle).


How to disable lock screen sound on Yoga 10 HD+ with KitKat?

Well, applied the KitKat update to my 10 HD+ and now I get a sound whenever unlock the thing (I'm set to slide to unlock). I've hunted around in the settings to no avail. Can anyone point me to the right place to change this behavior? I seem to remember it being under sound before, but I can't see it now.


Gmail has stopped syncing

How do I get my new email to update and notify me on my Android? On a regular computer I can see **all** my email. On my phone I will not see anything new; it's always just the same two email messages. I pressed the refresh button and it does nothing. How can I fix this issue?


How to hyperlink to file in KingsoftOffice?

I have an Excel spreadsheet created in Windows and open in Kingsoft Office. I would like to be able to create a hyperlink to specific files on the tablet itself. For example, I want to be able to link to `/Root/sdcard/Cool Example Folder/12345.pdf`. How would I go about doing this? If Kingsoft Office won't do this, is there an Android app that will let me do this? Samsung Galaxy Tab, Android OS `4.0.4`.


Why do some devices ship without the Market installed?

Someone explain to me why some tablet manufacturers use software hubs other than **Market**. I bought a **Coby Kyros** ($160 @ KMart, Puerto Rico) and it brings **AppsLib** instead, and I immediately noticed that not all apps are there. I already found steps to root the tablet and install Market, but the question still bugs me.


How can I add the market to my device?

I have a white Pandigital Novel that I hacked to run Android 2.1. The firmware I have did not come with the market. Is there a way I can put the market on it? Is there a "market.apk" somewhere?


CM 11 kitkat RC2 on my htc explorer

I have installed CM 11 kitkat RC2 on my htc explorer things went fine I have flashed it but now I can;t see my playstore file manager etc only thing is I can see my contacts...please give me a solution


Newbie needs help: Not sure how to get Google Play apps on CyanogenMod

I finally decided to install CyanogenMod on my Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon). The installation process went _pretty_ smoothly (I only had to pull the battery twice ;)), but I am having no joy reinstalling all of my Google Play apps. I'm beginning to think I've made terrible a mistake. Does CyanogenMod **not** integrate with Google the same way that stock Android does? Can I not just enter my Google username and password and redownload all of my apps and settings? I mean, I knew that the Play Store isn't bundled with CyanogenMod due to licensing issues. But I thought that installing the Play Store was as simple as downloading the APK. So far I've downloaded two versions of the the APK and both crash on launch. I've tried all of the usual things like clearing the app cache and rebooting the phone. I also downloaded a 150 MB "Gapps" package from cyanogenmod.org that I have no idea what to do with. The download page has absolutely no instructions, nor does the package contain a readme. I've read that I need to "flash the apps through recovery", which I can sort of parse, but all of the documentation and explanations I've found this afternoon assume the reader knows more than I do. Any guidance would be very much appreciated. By all accounts, CyanogenMod is awesome. Technical details:   * Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon)   * CyanogenMod 11.0-InstallerXNPQ02R (Android 4.4.2)


I've deleted Google Play Store. How can I reinstall it?

I've been having an issue with my apps where an error "Package file is invalid" keeps appearing. I read a tutorial somewhere which told me to "uninstall updates" for the Google Play Store application. I was told doing this would uninstall the application, and then the device would automatically reinstall Google Play Store. I did this, restarted my phone, but the application never reappeared. I think tried downloading an `.apk` file to install this manually, but on install the application wouldn't load. Has anyone done this before? How can I reinstall this application? I believe I need it for all future downloads and updates to my applications. For the record, my phone is **not** rooted.


Where to download and install Google Apps on Android 4.0.4 device?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, …) on my Android > device? I have an international android smartphone which doesn't have anything related to Google Play Store installed. So I have to install GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk, Vending.apk, ... by myself. I was able to find information about how to do it online but I cannot find where to get those apks for my version of Android, which is version 4.0.4. If I download them, how can I know/verify they are the right version for the android 4.0.4?


Accessing android Marketplace from desktop android capable phones in office

We have some android capable desktop IP phones in our office, is there an app that i can download to my phone that will allow it to access the Android marketplace. There is currently no way to access the marketplace, we have to manually download the apps on a card and upload them to the phone. Any ideas would help, thanks. UPDATE: I know how to download and install apps to the devices, i am looking for an app that will allow me to access the marketplace from the desk phones so i dont have to manually install via an SD card. I searched the forums and wasnt able to find the answer I wanted.


Android Market or Google Play Store for black Pandigital Novel

I'm looking for an easy way to get the Android Market or Google Play Store on my black Pandigital novel. I've searched and searched, but I couldn't find any ways to get either of them. If anyone knows an easy, simple way, please let me know!


Bought a cheap android tablet, how can I install GMail, Play Store and the other Google apps?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, …) on my Android > device? I met the IFA here in Berlin on the last day. This was a great chance to buy one of these simple cheap chinese no-name tablets. I wondered, a smallweight tablet with HDMI, Bluetooth, hd display and a dualcore! cpu. I got it for 70 €. But at home i surprised, ohhh, no Market, no Gmail. Tried different ways to install these apps. Every time force close. I'm using Ubuntu as my workstation and looked with adb for the device. Found one, good! The command lsusb gives me               Bus 001 Device 031: ID 18d1:4e22 Google Inc. Nexus S (debug)      And now, i would like to install google apps like market and gmail. For this i've downloaded the gapps zip file. No chance to install one of this apk files after unzipping. Does anyone have an idea how i can achieve this?


How to get Google Play in China

I just bought the Samsung S3 in China and Google Play is not installed - how can I get it, or at least get my Gmail?


How to install android market app manually?

I have device with android 2.1 and I want to install android market app manually. Can I do that? I have download android_app.apk file into my device but while installing getting following error. **Package com.android.market_app requires unavailable shared library com.google.android.datamessaging; failing!** I tried to search datamessaging.jar file but I can not able to find. Does I need to do something else.


Chinese Galaxy note has no google account

I am using a Galaxy note [GT i9220], it has samsung account for cloud synchronization but no google account. I9220ZCLSF It supports Chinese / Korean / English language only. using Android 4.1.2 It seems I could set up gmail through exchange synchronization which is not so efficient.   1. Is there a way to enable google account ?   2. Once solved, can I sync contact both to Samsung and Gooogle cloud ? UPDATE: I just want a google account for email, addressbook and calendar sync. Do I necessarily need to flash cyanogen mod to enable google account ?


Error installing Google Play Store on tablet

I have a tablet which doesn't have Google play store. I downloaded it but when I open it, it says "Unfortunately Google play store has stopped." I have already cleared data but it is not working.


play store not working

I've been having an issue with my apps where an error "Package file is invalid" keeps appearing. I read a tutorial somewhere which told me to "uninstall updates" for the Google Play Store application. I was told doing this would uninstall the application, and then the device would automatically reinstall Google Play Store. I did this, restarted my phone, but the application never reappeared. I think tried downloading an .apk file to install this manually, but on install the application wouldn't load. Has anyone done this before? How can I reinstall this application? I believe I need it for all future downloads and updates to my applications. annd i have checked system folder (my device is rooted) and vedor apk is not there i have dwonlode it and installe then too its not working wht to do?>??????????????????????????.....


How do I install Google Play on Cyanogen Mod 10.1?

I see CyanogenMod 10.1 removed Rom Manager. How do I now install Google Play?


No Google Play Store in Craig 4.0.3 Android tablet

I have a Craig 4.0.3 Android tablet. Can it download apps from the Google Play Store? My tablet does not seem to have the Google Play app. Is there a way to download the Google Play Store app? I have already signed up with a Gmail account, which was one of the prerequisites to access the Google Play Store. Please let me know. I keep getting an error that I cannot download apps, because I don't have the Google Play Store app. Thank you very much.


Does China Mobile Galaxy S3 model GT I-9308 have Google Play Store?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, …) on my Android > device? Does this Galaxy S3 have Google Play Store pre-installed so I can download Android apps? I can't find Google Play Store in my phone.


Google Play does not work on Samsung S3 (GT-I9300) purchased in China Unicom

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Does China Mobile Galaxy S3 model GT I-9308 have Google Play Store? Just want to check   1. Whether Google Play support Samsung S3 (GT-i9300)?   2. I have downloaded the Google Play to S3 but it won't work? Is there any way to use Google Play on a Samsung Galaxy S 3? (I have a Google account and it worked fine on another Smart Phone.) Actually same issue for other Google applications like Google+, Gmail, etc.


Reinstall uninstalled Google Play Store

How do I tackle my problem as I have mentioned in the title? I tried to check many times but I could not install Google Play Store. I have a Micromax a77 Canvas.


How to sync android market account if I have the app but the market isn't in my add account?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, …) on my Android > device? I've been trying to get the new market on my phone for a while, I finally did then it asked if i wanted to add an account, i clicked yes. Once i went to settings to add the account market account wasn't in there, how do i add one now?


I have recently installed a custom ROM and cannot find the Play Store. It seems like all apps that belong to Google are missing. **How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, ...) on my Android device?**


How to flash the gapps package after installing CyanogenMod

I have recently installed the `CyanogenMod` in my Samsung N700. Issues now i want to install Google apps like play store, maps etc. Learning from here i have download the `.zip` package and it is in my sdcard now. Issue is now i don't know how to use it, if i try to open it its says no application to handle such(zip) files. Can anyone please guide me through this?


Where can I get Android Market App for my Tablet?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I add the market to my device? I do not have Android Market App installed on my Tablet. When I try download Google Maps App - it redirects me to link which look like that `market://details?id=com.goodle.android.apps.maps` and my browser fails on it. I guess I have to have Android Market App installed in order to install other apps. Right? Where can I get Android Market App ?


Google Play Store - Not Working

I'm currently using an Arnova 10G2 that has never been used as it was a relatives christmas present. When trying to load the Google Play Store on the device after re-downloading it from Softpedia, a notification comes up saying: > You must add an account to continue. Do you want to add one now? Whether I click yes or no, it closes the application and brings me back to the devices home screen. I do not want to root the device to fix this. Is there any sort of known solution? I could not see a clear one when searching.


Installing official Google Marketplace on a chinese Asus Eee Pad Transformer 101

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I install the Google Apps Package (Play Store, …) on my Android > device? I'm currently living in China, so I bought my Asus Eee Pad Transformer 101 here. For some reason it does not come with the official Google Marketplace application but with some other application that only supports chinese as a UI language and uses some other "less official" market place. I did find the Market App from google and installed it. However when I start it it tells me > You must add an account to the device to continue. Do you want to add one > now? If I click Yes, I'm simply redirected to the home screen (the app remains open in the background) Does anybody know of a way to set this up? Because the only thing was able to add to the device was my gmail account for e-mail. Thnx.


how can i install google play on my 4.0 tablet?

i have an internet tablet with android ft ICS ( ice cream sandwich) with no google play. i want to know how to download or install google play into my tablet. i've tried several ways but no luck... it keeps saying "unfortunately , google play has stopped" . Any easy ways or suggestions to how i can get google play **WITHOUT ROOTING**?


Re-Installing google play

I got my google play and google play services deleted from my rooted phone.I had moved all the apps on internal apps to my partitioned sd card,which got corrupted.Tried installing google play apk and services from other sites but they would not install. Phone model:Galaxy Y S5630 Need your help.


Android HTC G7 without Google applications

I recently got an Android HTC G7 phone which claims to be Android 2.2. But I do not see any Google applications installed (market, maps etc). Is there a way to install these libraries and get started?


How do I install Play Store on my HCL Me tablet?

I have an HCL ME Connect 2.0 tablet. It has 1Mobile Market pre-installed. I want to install the Google's original Play Store for multiple reasons, like the application Google Keep doesn't work because of the lack of "Google Play Store services." I don't have any knowledge in a tablet's technical realms, like rooting it, so kindly be comfortably easy and reasonably detailed if there's a solution. Thanks!


Permanently indicate to Market an application should refuse upgrades?

Some applications update frequently, (like Dolphin Browser), but to my needs the current version is clearly enough, barring a major advance of the application. Some applications (like Slacker Radio) remove earlier functionality via updates, in the interest of cleanliness or to strengthen marketing additional features to a subscriber audience. Slacker Radio specifically moved the look-ahead next artist functionality into their pay version. So, for me, these are 2 cases for specific updates I would prefer never to perform because I am either happy, or just content. Currently I reject selecting Update-All, since they remain in the list, and update my apps one- by-one. Is there a way to tell Market/Google Play to shield them from the update list on a semi to permanent fashion to prevent them, especially to prevent inclusion in an accidental mass-update?


Is it possible to hide an application from Google Play?

**Some perspective:** Hi, my mobile phone is from 2011 and my manufacturer stopped providing updates past a certain version so I decided to put a Cyanogenmod based ROM on it (CM 10.2, 4.3 based). There's a problem though, I don't understand it completely but it has to do with the ION memory allocator versus the PMEM one. My phone is not using the former for its graphics drivers (or something along those lines) and applications like the current Google Maps instead of displaying properly make the screen flicker. Since it's no use that way, I'm using the last of the older version (6.4.14) which is the last I know not to cause that. My phone is always telling me there're updates for Google Maps and because of that I can't have application autoupdate on. **The actual question:** Is it possible to hide an application from Google Play so that its updates are not suggested as updates? As if it were actually not installed for example.


Heimdall firmware package of cyanogemmod

How I can get a Heimdall firmware package of CyanogenMod? For example, I want get this firmware, convert it to Odin images, and package and flash it with Heimdall. Is it possible?


MS Exchange with Default Email App is Randomly Draining Battery!

I'm using my Exchange email account for work with the default Email app on my Nexus S running Jellybean... usually everything works just fine, but within a week or so it'll start consuming massive amounts of battery. Flushing the data + cache and deleting / reinstalling the Exchange account usually fixes whatever went awry... until the next time the problem comes back. I haven't tried uninstalling / reinstalling the Email app itself, as the OS cautions me not to do that with a default app. Is there a way to fix this problem besides "Don't Use It"?


How to adjust S Pen pressure sensitivity on a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1?

A little background on me: I'm a professional cartoonist and have been working digital for about 20 years. I've had numerous Wacom devices & currently enjoy a Cintiq 21UX (older model). I also have the ASUS EP121 Slate. I think I understand Wacoms pretty well and generally don't panic about computer stuff. The Samsung Note 10.1 S Pen is using Wacom's _penabled_ tech. Same kind of hardware in the ASUS EP 121. With every Wacom device I've used to date, either Mac or Windows, there is a control panel dialogue box that allows you to tweak the pressure settings of the pen so that the artist/user has the best control for them. The S Pen does not have this and I want it! :) I have called Wacom. They said they provided the hardware but do not provide support for it. I called Samsung who said it was an Android operating system issue. Before I begin another round of waiting on hold hoping for Android support I thought I'd try here. Any assistance or at least firm Android tech suppport numbers I could call would be much appreciated. I realize the Note 10.1 is brand new tech and a proper driver solution may be a few updates away but I am willing to be a squeaky wheel and/or early adopter to help this happen :)


Does the alarm work when my phone is turned off?

Will the alarm still go off if I turn off the phone before? Example: when I have low battery, I have to go to sleep and wake up at X o'clock, and there is no charger around. _Should I turn off the phone?_ Note: If it makes any difference my phone is Galaxy S running froyo


How can I set up an alarm on an Android phone powered off?

When I configure the alarm on my Android phone, if I turn the phone off, it does not turn on when the time comes. My most basic featurephones had this feature, surely Android can do it as well, no? Otherwise, what would be the technical limitations?


Will a shutdown Android phone wake me up (like feature phones do)?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Does the alarm work when my phone is turned off? I have three devices with Android and I just wanna one of them alarming when turned off. I turn off my devices to do not receive any alert type from sync, apps, calling, sms etc. and also to do not waste battery charge. I know I could just switch devices to airplane or silent mode and connect them to power, but I would like to know just how to use alarm when device is turned off... I miss that feature from my old dumbphones...


Battery drain with in no time in Samsung Galaxy Ace

I have Samsung Galaxy Ace for almost an year now. The battery of my phone get discharged now with-in no time of charging. The battery status in Setting -> About Phone - > Battery use shown the following ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/RI1Gu.jpg)   Screenshot (Click image to enlarge) I could not interpret what does this mean. Is there some app which is eating up the battery or I need to replace the battery? Is it normal for battery of this model?


adb restore progress

Using the backup and restore function with adb (as discussed in Full Backup of non-rooted devices) there is no progress available and often it is very hard to follow the `adb logcat` output as long there are much more background events than the `BackupManager`. While backups often takes up to 1.5 hours (on my Nexus7) and restore often gets stuck or takes up to 2h i'm asking myself is there a (native, i.e. w/o root) way to   * get a progress while taking a backup   * progress on restore   * statistics (bytes written per second), estimated time for backup/restore etc. any tools (adb wrapper?!) available to archive this?


Does the selfMV folder belong to an android app?

I'd like to know if somebody of you know something about the selfMV folder, I found it in a pc, in the Documents folder , after I've connected an android phone. Does it belong to some android apps ? I don't know where it come from, so I'm trying to understand it. Thanks **update** searching in the web, I've found another possible explanation, since the selfMV is a folder not a file. Emodio, an mp3 audio program, could create this folder and maybe it has been added to the pc Documents folder after installing samsung Kies, I've still have to check this out.


Sony Xperia U with my Windows XP laptop

I have Windows XP and every time I connect my Xperia U, the computer thinks it a camera. I think it's a driver problem so I found the drivers on the Sony Website, but I'm not sure how to install them? I installed the drivers, but my computer still thinks it's a camera. Any help?


MMS and Restricting background data

Using GT-I9300, JB 4.1.2. I can't seem to find details on how "Restricting background data" works (with Mobile Data enabled) exactly. What is considered "background" data? E.g., if I'm sending an MMS and the phone goes to sleep, will the MMS be sent? If I'm sending an MMS and press the Home button, will the MMS be sent? Do I need to have the Messaging app open all the time for it to be sent? Is it okay, if I'm looking at the settings of the said app? I've asked questions pertaining to MMS, but I'm also wondering about the general case.


Get all users by Organization name in People app of HTC One X

I have HTC One X and I have stored my contacts in the People app. I have put Organization name in their details. I want to view all the users belonging to a particular organization. I am unable to find a way to do that. Is there a way to view all my contacts in People app by Organization name or at least search by it?


SD card "damaged" after every reboot / power off

When I turn off my phone, next time it says `SD card is damaged` and all data is gone, I can only reformat it. The phone is "gionee iq275" (also known as "Fly" in Russia), Android version is 2.3.4. What can be the source of problem? How can I get rid of it? I know, the phone is crap, but at the moment just throwing it away and buying another is not a solution.


Android Device Partitions

I understand how partitions work on a harddisk, also how to use programs to create, change, delete these partitions. I am using also Android for quite some time - but never really tried to go very deep regarding the system itself. I would really get some more details regarding how the system works but I feel I cannot find the right source for the deeper knowledge. In this question I would like to focus on the Android partitions only. I found this source: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_more_concepts#Partitions_and_directories But I would like to understand a little bit more: Is the concept similar to harddisks? Can these partitions also be changed? Or would it be necessary at all? Are there tools to change the partitons? Can I brick my device forever when working on the partitions? Thank you so much!!


Is It Possible To Change the Read-Only File System In Android With Out Root?

I have a ZTE Savvy, and if you didn't know by now its the most impossible phone to root, I tried all type of programs,then stumbled on a program called cydia's Impactor. Everything was going fine and then an error popped up on the computer and said: "Mount: read-only file system" Im wondering. is that the cause of why my phone never rooted in the first place? Any way around it?


A3000 chinese mobile - Dual-SIM or Dual-GSM support since Android 2.2 (again?)

My question topic is Android support for dual SIM hardware. More specifically I'd like to find out if it's the Android 2.2 release that added support for real dual SIM and dual GSM support, and to which extend both cards are online or usable as data channel. A question about Dual SIM Android phone? already came up here, but it didn't investigate the issue completely. And the mentioned mobile (Tiger G3) was also most likely incorrectly reported as Android phone. From all pictures I've seen it's a regular chinese MTK/NucleuOS phone. I want to base my question on the STAR A3000 as hardware example. It's verified that it is really running Android, and dual SIM capabilities seem very plausible:   http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?SearchText=A3000   I'm linking to a search listing and not a shop or review directly to avoid the impression of spamvertizing. It's also a more long-lived link that way. But foremost I want to highlight that there are two hardware versions. The original A3000 runs Android 2.1 and offers no dual SIM capabilities. All newer listings advertise both Android 2.2 and dual SIM support. The trouble with chinese mobiles and resellers is that not all details are super reliable. You'll have to cross check multiple sources, and better assume the lowest common denominator. In the above shop search some Android 2.2 dual sim A3000s are for example still depicted with the original hardware version. I've seen a few images (and there's a youtube video) with the dual sim slots, so I presume this verified. There's also a rumor (on dealextreme) that both hardware versions are identical and there's just a black cover above the second sim slot for the first version (looks plausible from pictures). So that's why I assume that Android 2.1 didn't support such features, and the Android 2.2 kernel maybe introduced it. The hardware in this phone most likely supports not only dual SIM, but dual GSM. This means that both SIM cards are connected the whole time, to two different networks. All previous MTK chips and mobiles support that.   However I've seen one picture of the A3000 Android 2.2.1 version which shows a configuration screen with an option along the lines "[x] Select SIM card at bootup". This would suggest that it's not a real dual-GSM setup, but just dual-SIM - which only allows switching. Yet _all_ the listings from my first link suggest that the phone and Android is "dual sim dual standby". So I'm confused. Back to the question: Did Android 2.2 introduce proper support for dual-GSM? I know none of the big brand vendors supports anything like that, so it must be a fringe feature, maybe not even in the OHA documentation. Any chance something like this was mentioned in some sort of release notes? (Really I have no clue, no Android phone yet, still gauging.) My main interest is keeping my main phone number, and using a secondary SIM and contract for data connnections preferrably. Or the other way round. * * * Another note. I know there was also the General Mobile DSTL1 once, which was the first (and for a long time only) Android 1.5/1.6 phone to advertise dual- SIM. I don't know to which extend it supported real dual-GSM functionality. But it's interesting that old Android versions allowed it. So I'll extend my question into why no Android 2.0 and 2.1 phones with dual-sim existed. Did the feature possibly come and go twice in Androids lifetime?


Can I easily redownload all my apps if I get a new phone?

I am considering buying a new phone. Is there a way to easily redownload all of my apps onto the new phone without having to search for each one individually?


Note 3 Won't Power On

Ok so less than 30 minutes ago my Note 3 was working fine! I put it in my pocket and looked at it again and it was off and wouldn't turn on. It had plenty of battery left at the time though I don't know exactly how much. First thing I did was take it to the charger. The battery icon wouldn't show up so I pulled the battery and tried booting into recovery. That did not work either. I tried to power it on without the battery in via the AC charger. (Yes some phones will boot without a battery). That also failed. I tried a different AC adapter of the same rating. It failed. I tried a different cable, fail. Etc etc. Any ideas? Also it's worth noting that when it was plugged up to the charger it got reasonably warm. The battery didn't get warm. The area around the Snapdragon 800 got warm. With and without the battery in whilst on the charger it still got very warm. (Like it was trying to do something very load intensive?)


galaxy s3 calendar automatically deleted important work event - PLS HELP!

Does anyone know a way to get it back? My galaxy s3 default calendar automatically deleted an extremely important series of work events! First it made a duplicate, then when i deleted the duplicate, it deleted EVERYTHING! I have to have them back! Any help will be greatly appreciated! If more detail would help, I'll gratefully explain.


Use different lock-screens on htc sensation

Is there a way to use other lock-screens on the htc sensation then the one that is provided by htc sense **without** installing a custom rom? (rooting is fine) I would love to use the standard android lock-screens, is that possible? (I don't care if it is achieved with an app or by modifying the settings)


What's the perfect internal storage preserving technique? Does link2sd and data2sd interfere?

I have a **rooted** ZTE Blade with a fast 8 Gbyte SD card (it's **fast** enough, and **partitioned** to 6G + 2G) running on **CM7** , and I'm using LINK2SD, but I'm not perfectly happy with it. Altough, LINK2SD is far better than APP2SD I've used before, and all the apps are now linked to SD card, but somehow, I'm just getting _low on internal space_. I've read somewhere that private data is what remains on the internal storage. How can I kick everything out of that internal storage?   * Can I use DATA2SD and LINK2SD together?   * What about Simple2Ext? Also, I've read that Titanium Backup can install stock app updates to the System partition. (That one thing I haven't done yet, my System partition on internal storage is "too big", I should repartition it.) Is there a solution for this?


Does anybody know a pdf reader WITHOUT save as and share features

I am looking for a PDF reader that DOES NOT have a save as or share feature. It would need to be compatible with Froyo 2.2 My reason for asking is I have created an application that reads self- encrypted pdf files and saves them to the sdcard, from here I wish for the suggested application to open the file, but be unable to save/share it. It would render the encryption/decryption process pointless if the user can simply save the file and/or share it.


Samsung Nexus S II headphone does not work for any application except phone

I have a samsung Nexus s II with android Ice Cream Sandwich OS on it.The headphone does ONLY work with phone application. It does not work with other applications (mainly media player). Any idea? Thanks for you help, Best


Question about Galaxy S3 Mini: Weird Problem

So, the back story is, I had a keyboard loaded on my s3 mini and I received an update from Samsung. Like every one get excited I was also excited and update my device but after I update I head over to send an email the keyboard which I have been using just disappeared. When I head over to the settings to find Keyboard the Samsung keyboard wasn't there? Now I am unable to type anything can some one help me out in sorting this problem out?


Replacing the dialer

I have recently replaced the stock samsung system on my note 2 with paranoidandroid, but I don't like the dialer. I have tried a few alternatives and found some I like, but none of them replace the bit that actually makes the calls. When I use, e.g. dialer one, I get a great interface that I like, but the moment I press the call or answer button it goes back to the original interface. Is there any way to completely replace it?


Pair two Bluetooth devices simultaneously

I am building an app for an Android tablet that will control an Arduino microcontroller board (paired via bluetooth). However, the tablet will also be paired via Bluetooth with my Android phone to share the phone's internet connection. Can I pair the devices this way simultaneously?


How can I find the saved password in Android browser?

I have Prestigio Tablet with ICS. I forgot a password from important site. It's remembered in the tablet's browser. How can I see it without rooting the tablet?


How can I share my files from mobile device to PC through wireless router?

I have a wireless router and my pc has ip : 192.168.1.101 and my htc desire mobile has ip: 192.168.1.102. But I am not able to ping my mobile from PC. I just want to access my files on mobile through pc. I have also downloaded some app from PlayStore but I am not able to ping my mobile though my pc and mobile are both on same network. Please ! help.


Android with mouse, keyboard and touchpad

What should I do to be able to use my USB keyboard and mouse with my Android 2.1 tablet?   I like the idea of bluetooth, but my tablet doesn't support bluetooth. Is there some device similar to touchpad that can be used instead of tapping to screen? thank you for answer


Problem accessing the Market

I have a Sony Ericsson Xperia with Android. I can't download from the Market because there is some Gmail account that I don't have an idea how it got there. This means that I don't know the password! I have tried to change that email but I can't so what is your suggestion what should I do?


Is there a way to stream all audio from PC to Android via USB?

My headphones socket on my laptop is busted, and I'm wondering if I can stream all the audio (every sound the PC makes) from my laptop to my Android, so I can use the headphones connected to the phone. It has to be by USB/Firewire, as my laptop doesn't have Bluetooth...


Run connectbot as root?

I'd like to do reverse ssh tunneling with my phone. Anyone know how I can run connectbot as root so that it can bind to port 22 ?


Can the Samsung Galaxy Tab run Facebook games and applications?

Can I open any Facebook games/applications on the Samsung galaxy tab? Games/applications like farm villi, Poker etc will work properly in the tab.


Instead of tabs, is it possible to save links and read them one by one?

My reading style is as follows:   1. Open the main page of, say, a newspaper.   2. Review the entire main page and open the links I want to read in a new tab. This usually results in 30-40 tabs   3. Read and close tabs one by one. Unfortunately, Chrome for Android crashes frequently if many tabs are open. So I'm looking for a way (addon, app) to a different workflow:   1. same   2. Review the entire main page and add the links I want to read to a reading list.   3. Walk through the reading list: read the first article, touch Next, etc.


Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360 file transfer, USB not recognised. No USB options in Settings menu

I have a Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and I wish to transfer some audio files from it to my PC, running Windows 8. When I connect the phone to the computer with the USB cable, the phone beeps and begins charging but displays no USB connection notification. Likewise, the computer doesn't register the connection at all. I have googled the problem but only seem to find partial solutions, which don't fit my situation. I've tried updating PC drivers and phone software, turning off and on again, trying with and without Kies software and on several different machines. The phone is running Android 2.3.6 Anyone got any ideas?


Keeping Galaxy Note 2 Connected As Installer

I have been playing around and making my own app and I have run into some difficulty. I have the Galaxy Note 2 right now running Android 4.3 (Main phone connected to Verizon) I also have a Galaxy Nexus that is running Android 4.2.2 (Old phone I have as backup) When I plug the Note 2 into the computer is stays connected as an installer for about 30 seconds before it changes into Media Transfer mode and my SDK manager won't recognize it anymore. Whereas my Nexus stays in installer mode and as long as it's plugged into my computer my SDK manager can recognize that it's there. Both phones have Developer Mode turned on and USB Debugging turned on. Is there some setting I can change to make my Note 2 perpetually stay in Installer Mode when plugged into my computer? It is a real pain to plug and unplug when I want to test my app. (Note: Neither phone is rooted and I have no plans to root them anytime soon.)


My SGS3 is recognised but does not connect or transfer files, not even a backup!

My SGS3 is recognised -- but it does not connect or transfer files, not even a backup! I have tried everything from numerous cables to different PCs & even a Mac (because I'm a Mac user). I've used a PC to satisfy myself that it's not my Mac and nothing has worked. Any suggestions? Should I contact samsung and say "Give me a new one"? But what good is that when all my files photos and music are on this that won't back up!!


is it possible to upgrade the android OS on all phones?

Do Android phones as a rule allow you to upgrade the OS version at will, or does this require special support from the manufacturer or carrier?


I’m new to SetCPU on Moto Droid and need help

I'm running rooted stock Android 2.2 on a Motorola Droid. I was hoping other users of the app could give me some advice. First question: whats the best underclock setting for a good balance between performance and longer battery life? How much longer battery life is it giving you on average? Second question: I told it to autodetect the phone and I can seem to only overclock to 800mhz. How do I overclock to 1ghz. How high can I/should I overclock? I'm only overclocking when I play psx4droid. Third question: any recommended profiles to setup? Thanks!


How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor?

I'm using a Samsung I9000 and I have some annoying apps that came pre installed by the phone vendor, like a music store, a custom web browser and other memory leaking apps. Those crappy apps can't be uninstalled neither by "manage applications" tool nor by editting the apps tiles in the front menu. I guess I have to be root user or something to get rid of those apps, but I don't know how.


How to uninstall apps such as Crayon Physics?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? I have several apps like Crayon Physics that don't show up in the list of installed apps in the market. How do you get rid of them? Samsung galaxy note.


How to Uninstall HTC Applications/Widgets

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How to remove pre-installed apps like Peep and Friend Stream from my HTC > phone?   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? I've just treated myself to an HTC Desire HD. I now want to get rid of quite a lot of the bloat that comes pre-installed. E.g. things like HTC's 'Stocks' widget which isn't visible on the Market and doesn't have an `Uninstall` option on the handsets Application Manager. My googling around has lead me to the conclusion that to do this I'll need to `root` my phone and consequently invalidate my UK warranty. Is this correct or is there another way? Thanks.


How to remove pre-installed apps like Peep and Friend Stream from my HTC phone?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? Is there an easy way to remove pre-installed apps on my HTC Droid Incredible?   * Amazon MP3   * Car Panel   * City ID   * Footprints   * Friend Stream   * Skype mobile   * Stocks   * Teeter   * VZ Navigator Are there risks involved in removing them, such as a voided warranty? Thanks.


Can I uninstall built in apps?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? Can I uninstall default applications that come with the Android OS? For eg:contacts,calendar,message.


remove apps like Browser

I got a samsung galaxy note 8, and it came with an app called browser and also Chrome. Obviously Chrome is better, so how can I remove the generic browser app (or at least hide it)? The same goes for apps like Email and Gmail.


Get rid of pre-installed bookmarks on a Samsung Galaxy Note 3?

I want to get rid of ALL of the bookmarks pre-installed on my phone. It really ticks me off that I can delete like the ones I install and cannot delete those I do not want. Actually, I want to know how to get rid of anything I do not want. Bookmarks, social apps, junk. Please help.


Uninstall Sprint apps without rooting?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? Is it possible to uninstall stock Sprint apps (such as Sprint TV and Nascar) without rooting the phone? If so, are there any undesirable side effects?


How to delete a system app?

How can I delete any system app? I deleted a wallpaper app in my app folder but I don't see any changes? I want to delete some apps especially default factory-installed apps. Is there a simple way?


How do you remove locked apps without rooting? With Android SDK?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? I really don't want to root my phone. It works fine as is, except for having the extra unwated apps. Can one remove unwanted pre-installed apps on a non-rooted phone?


how to delete hotels.com app?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? I have an app on my phone called hotels.com. I can't seem to remove it at all. I tried going to `Application screen > Edit` but this app doesn't have a little minues next to it so I can't remove it this way. I also tried this method: How to delete an app installed with Amazon Appstore? but the `Clear Data` and `Uninstall` buttons are greyed out.


How to uninstall default apps

I wish to uninstall (or at least disable) some of the applications that the manufacturer installed on my Samsung Galaxy Tab computer. I tried Settings -> Application manager -> ALL, but is seems that none of the manufacturer- installed apps can be uninstalled (or disabled). How do I do this, please?


Remove ATT Apps

I just got a S3 from ATT and I see there's plenty of ATT apps I don't like. My friend recommended me other apps that are better that replace the ATT apps. How can I remove these apps? the unsinstall button is not available OR i see unsinstall updates. thanks


uninstall pre-loaded app from Micromax Unite 2 A106

i have Micromax unite 2 A106 .my phone memory is almost full . i moved some application from my phone memory to external SD, but also getting error some time”phone memory is running out ” i want to uninstall some pre-installed app from my Phone , without making Root . please suggest me …


Uninstall the applications provided by the company

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? I am using the LG P500 phone, running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). I want to uninstall the applications provided by the operating system distribution, that is, the default applications. Is there a way to do this?


How can I remove system apps / stock apps?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor?   >  How to remove pre-installed apps like Peep and Friend Stream from my HTC > phone? There are alot of stock android apps on my phone like Email, News and Weather etc. that I dont use. I really need the space because my phone is running low on memory so I am wondering if there is a way to uninstall them because I dont see that option in the **Manage apps** section.


Remove bloatware from a Samsung Galaxy S4

I just bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 and I'd like to get rid of a lot of applications I found installed but I'm not going to use. What options do I have? Surfing the web it seems that I cannot do it without rooting and the only option I have is to disable the applications I don't want. Is that the only option? Alternatively I saw that a lot of web site links to TrulyClean but it seems to be discontinued. Is there any alternative script I should look for? I see that there is the possibility to install other ROMs (Maybe the one that Google uses for the version of the device it sells on the play store). Would that help me getting rid of all the bloatware? These were the options I found searching the web, would you recommend me to go down for any of these three paths or is there any better option? I'd like to know which are the pros and cons of each of them so that I can come up with the best decision for my needs.


How do I uninstall a system app with root?

Have root. Tried "autorun manager" app which gives option to display system apps & uninstall, but still said "uninstall not successful"


Delete programs pre-installed on Samsung Galaxy 551

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? How can I delete some programs that are pre-installer on my phone? On settings I can't delete them, is there a way to delete those? I'll use it focused on development. It has some samsung applications that I'll never use. It comes with Android 2.2 Thanks in advance for any help


How to remove Samsung native email app from Galaxy S2?

> **Possible Duplicates:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor?   >  How can you uninstall an app that you didn't install on your Droid?   >  How can I uninstall built-in apps? Is there a way to uninstall or wipe the samsung email app/client from Galaxy S2? I only use gmail app. It's annoying to have the email icon always popping aside the gmail icon in every contacts of my phone..when I only use the gmail. I just can't find a way to take it of my phone:/


Can I remove all these garbage apps without rooting the phone?

I just got a Samsung Galaxy 2 from Docomo in Japan. The only thing I don't like about it is that it came with about a million pre- installed apps, 99% of which are just garbage that clutter my application list. I'm not just talking about a few that I don't like, I'm talking about so many that I have to scroll through pages to get at the apps I want. I was unable to uninstall a handful by going to the Market and simply opting to uninstall. However, with all the rest, the uninstall button is greyed out. Can I remove these apps without rooting the phone, and if so how? If I have to root the phone, is that possible with my model?


How can you uninstall an app that you didn't install on your Droid?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? I want to uninstall the facebook app, as I don't use facebook. The phone won't let me uninstall that app. I have a Droid Eris and a Motorola Droid. I want to get rid of it from both these phones.


LG P710 Optimus L7 II keep turning off the WiFi

I just bought my first Android phone, a LG P710 Optimus L7 II. I love it. Just one problem. For some reason, when i haven't used the phone for a little while, the WiFi disconnects. In Settings> WiFi> Advanced the 'Keep WiFi on during sleep' is set to 'Always'. So i don't understand why it turns itself off. Any help would be fantastic Thanks


Wow, my Android OS used 1.75GB in 5 days

I just purchased a samsung galaxy s2 from Virgin Mobile on the 7th of May 2013. Have it activated on the 8th of May 2013. Can anyone tell me why my Android OS would have used up 1.75 GB of data in that amount of time. Not to mention the slow data speeds I am receiving I could barely download anything unless I waited a very long time and had very poor internet connections. was constantly getting webpage not available every time I used the Google search. Have had many conversations with virgin mobile to no avail. Can anyone help or at least explain to me what is happening here?


Reset Chrome website permissions

How can I reset website permissions on Chrome for Android? I have face detection software hosted on my home server (192.168.1.7:8020), and if I go to 192.168.1.7:8020/face-detection.html I used to get a notification about my tablet camera usage. Every time I clicked "allow" it would work. But I missed "allow" button today and clicked "reject". Now I can't find where or how to reset media permissions for this particular page/site. I'm on Nexus 10 with Android 4.2.2 (3.4.5-gaf9c307) using Chrome 26.0.1410.58 with WebRTC flag on.


Please explain this weird response to adb command

127|root@android:/ # find / -iname "aaengine"                                       find: /proc/19619: No such file or directory      **I dont know why I got told about some file I never known about when trying to find aaengine file**


make to show Japanese language on android device

I install app which supports Japanese language. But in my phone, it didn't show the Japanese language. My phone is sony xperia z. How should I make to see Japanese language. Thanks.


Apps cannot be installed due to low memory, although plenty is there

A friend of mine has a Samsung Galaxy S2 with 16 GB of internal memory and a 8 GB SD card. I have installed Cyanogen Mode 10.1.3 (Android 4.2.2) a while ago with the Google Mobile Services. It seems that the internal memory is fragmented into two parts: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ZcJkim.png) I scrolled down here: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/uWH0lm.png) I do not see how this adds up to him having to more free memory to install new apps. How can this be fixed?


Camera stopped working, how to check if it's hardware problem?

I'm quite sure this is hardware problem. I tried the following:   * cleared application cache and restarted phone   * tried alternative camera applications   * reset phone to factory settings (still doesn't work)  There is just error message saying: > Unfortunately, Gallery has stopped. Now I suspect it could be Gallery app problem. I rooted the phone and used super user app to disable Gallery and than install alternative gallery app. Still not working, now error is > Camera has stopped working Is there any way I can check if actual camera is broken? I'm using Android 4.2.2 on this phone? Log file ( part about camera ): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0-PZcQ_Q9-ZV1pON0ZlMzNjck0/edit?usp=sharing And this is entire log for last 2 minutes ( while I was opening a camera ): https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0-PZcQ_Q9-ZTW9QeTVKdk1NdEU/edit?pli=1


How to transfer contacts in my outlook pst to Samsung Galaxy S II (or - any android phone)?

I am having my contacts backed up in my outlook and now i will be able to export it to .pst and from that is it possible by any means to bring the contacts to my android phone (Samsung Galaxy S II) ?? Please help.. Kindly give me all the possible options


What is the Practical difference between the Home screen and the Launcher screen?

It seems that on my Nexus One, the home screen and launcher screen essentially serve the same purpose: Host application icons, allowing you to launch them. Are there any other differences, other than the names and the way to reach these screens? For example, can the launcher screen include widgets?


Sharing Browser Links between PC and Phone

I'm starting a wiki to compile a short list of browsers, apps, extensions, etc. that allow users to easily link or bookmark webpages between their PC and phone. This is ultimately just a "best apps" question, so answers should be made CW. I placed an answer below. Any other suggestions are appreciated!


Streaming video to Android

Does Android natively support any type of streaming video similar to m3u8 on iPhone? Looking for a solution that handles HTTP Streaming or Progressive download with an option to deliver multiple quality of streams and change between the different quality levels while playback. Thanks.


Installing Nexus Images on other devices

I am absolutely noob in Android hacking, though I am quite good in doing techie stuff. Now I have got my first mobile Karbonn A5+. It has 1GHz processor and 431 MB ROM+RAM. It runs Gingerbread. As usual it doesnt get updates. I really want to taste JellyBean on it. So while googling for the same, I found this thread. It instructs to install clean nexus images from here. Can I able to install the same on my mobile following the same instructions?


Where's the 8pen Preview Popup?

I just purchased the 8pen keyboard last night, and one frustration I'm having is that I keep having to look around my finger to figure out where the next letter is. I found this blog post from November saying that the keyboard was now free and also updated to, among other things, include a preview popup that would show where the letters are. The bit about the app being free is definitely outdated, as there is no free app on the marketplace and the links it includes are dead. It would seem that the preview popup is also gone. I'm hoping someone can help me either to get the preview popup in my version (2.0.3), or help me find the version that has the preview popup.


Can't Add Shortcuts to Home Screen, get Shunted to Folder

I recently started using folders to organize my apps, but I've noticed since then that I can not add any shortcuts to the homescreen. If I try to drop an item on the home screen, it instead gets put into a folder (apparently at random, no less). This happens even if I drop the icon on a completely empty screen with no folders. If I drag the app out of the folder back to the home screen and drop it, it goes to a different folder instead. Running Android 2.3.5


What's the name of the protocol that android devices use in debug mode?

I have a strange Android prototype what we got from a customer. Said customer has forgotten about it, and I'm now fiddling with it to see if I can make it do anything interesting. The device appears to be the same family as the Acer beTouch. It used to boot fine, but while trying to make it go into fastboot mode it has stopped booting correctly at all. Now it boots up into some weird debug mode. If I plug it in to USB, it shows up on my Linux box as a /dev/ttyACM0 port via Linux's USB modem driver. However, it's _not_ a modem. If I connect to it via a serial terminal and press RETURN it responds with:               OK      If I type anything else and press return, I get:               NOTSUPPORTED      So, it's not a Hayes modem. It's not Android's fastboot or adb protocols. hwinfo tried to probe it but didn't get anything. Since it's a USB device, I can't get any messages that appears on startup. I've done evil things with a whole bunch of Android devices but I've never seen this before. Anyone recognise it? (Tips on how to make it boot again would be useful, too; I _have_ found recovery mode --- CALL+VOLUP+POWER, for reference --- but factory resetting it does nothing. I haven't found fastboot yet.) **Update:** I was wrong! It _is_ a Hayes modem. It just doesn't understand any commands. So:               AT     OK      But:               ATI0     NOTSUPPORTED      I can't find any commands that make it do anything, not even `AT&V` or `ATS0=0`. Which is weird. I don't know why the phone is booting into this mode; probably something's wrong with the root filesystem. Don't suppose anyone knows a magic Android Hayes command to get a root shell, or reboot into recovery or fastboot, or _anything_ that I could try?


Get profile photo to Android contact manager for non-friend contact from Facebook

I would like to know if is possible import a Facebook profile photo to contact manager for contacts which **I don't have in my friend list** on Facebook. For example:   * In Android, I have this contact: "John Smith".   * On Facebook, there also exists some John Smith, but I don't have a John Smith in my friends list on Facebook.   * I would like add his photo from Facebook to the contact manager in Android.


update.zip that backs up my device?

Does anyone happen to have a (signed) update.zip package that when installed via recovery mode, copies the contents of SYSTEM:, DATA: etc to the SD card? It looks like it would be pretty easy to make one, but this seems like such an obvious thing to do that I thought I'd check first to see if anyone had already done one. (And save me the time.)


Email Priority with MS Exchange account

I'm new to the Android world. Just got a corp phone (Moto Atrix w/2.2 froyo). I have my MS Exchange account set up on the phone and get tons of email all hours of the night. Most emails can wait until I get in the office in the morning, but some are VERY important and need to be read the minute they come in. Is it possible to give certain emails a higher alert level than others? Like say my boss emails me and I need to answer it at 3AM. Can I give my bosses email address priority 1 email alert (BING BING BING) and every other email I get level 3 priority (bing)? Thanks for any help


Do Android devices become slower with time?

I own a Galaxy S (2.3.5 / GT-I9000 / BVJV3) and use it since two and a half years. I also have bought more recent hardware, like an iPad Mini and a more recent Android tablet, which comparatively are much more reactive. So I was wondering if the slowness of my device was just a feeling, or if devices actually become less responsive with time ? The phone is always lagging (click sounds always a second behind), running the basic functions of the phone (messages, phone, contacts) always need a good 4 seconds to actually show on screen, returning to the home screen sometimes takes 5 to 10 seconds while it's doing something to the icons. A game like Pudding Monsters is bacically unplayable, but I didn't expect this phone to run recent games.


How to make packages from f-droid to be treated as from a "known source" (if I have root)?

I usually get packages from http://f-droid.org/ repository through their package browser (because then I have a guarantee that I use free (= libre) software); and they are signed with their key. I use CyanogenMod 10; and I have root access. I don't like allowing packages from "unknown sources" for this. Can I set up the system so that f-droid counts as a known source, and packages from all other unknown sources are not allowed to be installed by default as before. Perhaps, something can be patches in the CyanogenMod distro to add f-droid's key as a key for a "known source" of packages.


If I do factory reset, set a different primary account, will I lose all the apps I already downloaded?

Assuming I purchased and downloaded a few apps, via the existing primary account from the Android Market: If I do factory reset, then set a **different primary** gmail account, will I lose all the apps I already downloaded? If not, what is really being erased when a factory reset is done?


Screen-casting/screen-capturing the camera view (appears black)

For demoing an Augmented Reality app, I would like to do a screencast of the Android device's screen (HTC Desire S). The open source project androidscreencast works fine, except for the camera view. The overlays on top of the camera show through, but the actual camera view itself just shows up black. I have the same issue with the ddms tool that comes with the Android SDK - I can capture the screen, except for the camera view which appears black. Here's the image I get using the ddms tool if I try to capture the screen when I have the normal camera app running: http://twitpic.com/83uztm Please does anyone know why this is and how to get around it? Is it some kind of security feature, or a bug? I came across something earlier that looked like a code workaround someone had come up with, but I don't have access to the app's underlying source code, so I need a non-programming method of getting this to work.


Where can I see who got my broadcast message?

I've created a broadcast message for 7 users and sent it. Some of them replied to me, but others not. I am not sure if other did not see the message yet or they don't have me in their address book. Now, in the chats list I see a megaphone icon representing broadcast message. Inside I can see all 7 users and **1 tick** next to the message text (meaning the message was sent to users). If I click Menu->Broadcast list info, I will get a list of recipients but **without any trace of who read/got the message**. I see people on Win7/Win8 phone have ticks there as well so they know who read/got their broadcast messages. Where is such feature in Android version? Am I blind or what?! :)


S3 Planner/Calendar all entries disappeared

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android version 4.3. I have always used the S Planner app that appears on the home screen. Yesterday I installed the Google Calendar app because one of my calendars was not syncing correctly. It was no different and I decided I liked the S Planner app more and I uninstalled the Google Calendar app. Now my S Planner is empty. I have re- installed the Google Calendar app and that is empty too. Help?


Why most of the devices supported by CyanogenMod are from HTC?


Does the default messaging app delete old texts even when the box is not checked?

I'm using the default messaging app with 4.2.2 and have discovered that the scrollback for old text messages doesn't extend as far as it should. I **don't** have the _delete old messages as limits are reached_ box checked, yet Messaging appears to be either deleting or hiding texts anyway. Is there a way I can confirm this is happening and if so, stop it?


Why are some apps on the market incompatible with my device?

I own a Motorola Flipout, Android 2.1 stock ROM. According to the market the app "Handyticket Deutschland" is not compatible with my phone. The required Android version is 1.5 or above. How can I tell why the app will not work for me? ![Android Market](http://i.imgur.com/UmfGm.png) The Flipout has a comparably small screen. Is it possible that the publisher just forgot to mark my phone's display resolution as supported? Note: Users from outside Germany see a different message. I believe, those country-restriction are unrelated.


Is there any way to know the cause I cannot install app from Google Play

I'm using Sony Xperia S (also I have old SE Xperia X10 Mini) and want to install mytaxi app. But Google Play says that I'm not eligible to do this and I do not understand why! I've found an apk in the internets and it works fine, but I want to know the reason and have updates.


Candy Crush on HTC Desire?

Am I not able to install Candy Crush game on my HTC Desire. The telephone is not rooted and just hard reset How can I solve it?


"device isn't compatible with this item" - why?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why are some Apps on the market be incompatible with my device? I would like to download and install this app on my _Samsung Continuum SCH-I400_ running Android **2.2.2** but instead of a `download` button, the Market displays an error message that reads: > Your device isn't compatible with this item. I checked the minimum requirement for this app and it says Android **2.2**. Why would Android Market flag it as incompatible with my phone? Is there a way to get from the Android Market more details about this incompatibility? What do I need to add or change in my _Samsung Continuum SCH-I400_ to make it compatible?


Cannot download app from Google Play Store

I'm trying to install, on my Galaxy Tab GT-P3100 (with Android 4.0.3), an app which requires Android 2.2 or superior - as in the page's app on Google Play Store (webpage). However when I try to download it (from the link above), it says it's not compatible with any of my devices. Why is that? ps: I cannot find that app on the Google Play Store (app).


How does an app such as "Plants vs. Zombies Great Wall Edition" get downloaded or purchased on Android?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why are some apps on the market incompatible with my device? I read that Plants vs. Zombies Great Wall Edition is available on May 18, 2012, but on an ASUS Transformer T300, searching on Google Play, Amazon App Store, or QQ game install app, all gave nothing. Does someone know how to purchase or download it? The related news is: http://www.techinasia.com/pvz-great-wall-edition-and-kingdoms/ http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/weekly/2012-05/11/content_15265342.htm


Tagged for Android not compatible with Mi320?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why are some apps on the market incompatible with my device? I use CSL Mi320 and I tried to download 'Tagged for Android'. The problem is that it stated that the app is incompatible with my phone. Why is that?


Why is Android app not compatible

My son's got a Kurio 7 tablet. I've installed the Amazon App Store on it and noticed not all apps are compatible. Bad Piggies for example won't install. The Amazon App Store says its not compatible with his device. Why is that? Bad Piggies is supposed to support Android 2.2 and the Kurio 7 has Android 4. Other than that it doesn't say anything about the requirements. What other things can make an Android device incompatible with some apps?


Override PlayStore Application Android Minimal version requirement?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I tell the Android Market that I'm running an updated version of > Android? In fact, I installed an higher Android version on my phone (4.0 on a ZTE Blade which normally supports 2.1). But when I'm connecting to the market with my phone, I'm still limited to that 2.1 version and I can't even see higher version's applications while my phone now supports those... Is there a way of overriding that version limitation or at least push it to 4.0 ?? Note ::   * I already have the google apps installed.   * I installed the moded ROM from that location :: http://www.modaco.com/topic/351670-ics-cm9-404-coldfusionx-for-the-zte-blade-rom-updated-2806/ EDIT :: The limitation I'm facing seems linked to something else than my android firmware. Indeed I can download that app : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher&feature=search_result (while it requires 4.0 firmware). But I can't download this one : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=AtomicTurtleStudio.DripLite&feature=search_result (while it requires 2.2 firmware).


i cant download candycrush saga in htc desire 500

whenever I try to download any game of kings.com in my HTC-desire-500 it shows an error that your device is not compatible with this version of the game. I m trying to download it since past 6 months but m unable to download it. Android version is 4.1.2


How does Google Play work out if an app is compatible with my device?

I have one "generic" Android tablet, and often when I come to install and app, Google Play says it's incompatible with my device. It happens even on popular apps such as Twitter, Instagram, Evernote, Foursquare and even Google Maps! I **know** it works, because if I copy the APK from my Motorola phone onto this tablet and install it manually, it runs fine (at least Instagram and Twitter do). I'm **not trying to make Instagram work** on my tablet. I'm trying to find a way to install the apps from the Play Store. ![Google Play says apps are incompatible](http://i.stack.imgur.com/u336R.png) How and where does Google Play performs a compatibility check on my device? I suspect said check is failing somehow. I want to be able to install apps that will work on my device and stop Google Play preventing me.


How can I tell the Android Market that I'm running an updated version of Android?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why are some apps on the market incompatible with my device? My phone (Orange San Francisco) came with Android 2.1 and has not been officially updated in the UK so I'm now running a nightly beta of Cyanogen 7 (Android 2.3.3) which works pretty well. I'm trying to install an app from the Android Market that requires 2.2 (Froyo) and up but the Market insists that the app is incompatible with my phone and greys it out in the install dialog box. Is it possible to either update the Market with my details (couldn't find this option in 'My Market Account' settings) or to spoof another phone/android version so that I can download apps?


I Want to Download ann App That is Free and is for android 1.6, i have android 2.1 and it says its not compatible

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why are some Apps on the market incompatible with my device? Thats it. I Wanna Download This App   https://market.android.com/details?id=com.projectx.android.ScouterLite&feature=search_result And i Have an ZTE Racer With Android 2.1 What's wrong?


Why does "Google Services" take up increasing RAM and spawn new services over time?

I have a rooted OG Droid which I install custom ROMs to frequently. I've noticed in all builds of Froyo and Gingerbread that I've tried, over time of being on, certain services will take up more RAM and spawn new processes. Specifically I've noticed that Google Services does this consistently. Initially it'll take maybe 7MB of RAM and only have 1 process (com.google.process.gapps). But after a good 10+ hours it'll spawn Android Core Apps (android.process.acore) and Calendar Storage (com.android.providers.calendar). Currently it's sitting at 21MB of usage. This memory is never reclaimed and the phone will bog down as the internal Android task killer has to kill tasks more frequently. I eventually have to reboot. Why does this happen and can I fix it?


How can I keep the music information on my vehicle's screen updated while playing music from my phone?

How do I get the screen in my truck to stay refreshed/updated while playing music (via bluetooth) on my Samsung Galaxy s4? The screen shows the first song's info like the song, artist etc. But when my phone starts playing the next song, the screen never updates with the new track information. Why won't it change with the info on the phone's screen? I am playing music from Slacker Radio via bluetooth to my 2014 Silverado.


How to Set the default storage of apps in my samsung galaxy young?

I have a samsung galaxy young. How can I Set The Default Storage of my apps from Internal memory to SD card. I can't Download Anything right now. Can you tell me how?


Mounting an ext4 img as /data

I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy Star Duos with stock 4.1.2 JB and its internal storage is too small while I intend to buy a 32 GB microSD Card. The question is: Is there any way to make Android mount an ext4-formatted img file to a folder automatically on start up so that I can use it with link2sd as it doesn't detect the ext partitions? If no is there anyway to use external sdcard for apps?


Is there such a thing as touchscreen calibration

I have bought a generic touchscreen replacement ( **not the actual screen** where pixels are drawn, but rather the **touch sensor** where touches are captured) for my Defy/MB525, and replaced it myself. It doesn't work, it seems to register many random touches in a few seconds (while the charger is disconnected, and no screen protection films are present). I know I probably either did something wrong or got a malfunctioning touchscreen, but maybe I'm missing something? Do I need to perform some calibration? If so, how can I proceed? My phone is asking for a locking code and I can't enter it as it is.


Instagram keeps sending me text messages

I turned off all my push notifications, and I still keep getting text from Instagram, e.g. when someone liked my photos or left a message. But I also keep receiving txt messages from Instagram telling me about things like whats new on instagram, or for me to check out a someone i have no interest is doing. I still have my Instagram and like the service just want Instagram to stop txting my in the middle of the night with things I don't want to be informed with. How can I stop them from texting me all night long?


Automatically runs Dolphin Browser on boot up

I am new here. I have some android sticks. I use them to run a kiosk. That is some kind of newspaper on a big screen. I runs in the dolphin browser. I want that my clients just have to power on the screen and stick without having to click once. Is this possible in adroid. I use 4.2 and 4.3.


I deleted Google Settings App

I deleted the Google Settings App on my Xperia and now I can't use Play Store anymore. The reason I did this in the first place is that I was trying to update my whatsapp but insufficient storage error kept occurring so I thought I would delete those applications I don't use. Now that I know I shouldn't have deleted this one in particular, how can I get things back to the they they were? Thanks


Phone restarting nonstop

My phone started rebooting all by itself all the time after I did 2 things with it. Installed Snapdragon BatteryGuru and put it on learning mode (for an estimated 3 days I guess) so that I could start saving battery by the app learning my behavior, and cleaned RAM with CleanMaster. These were the only changes I've done, I don't remember which was first but soon my phone started rebooting whether I was handling it or not at random intervals. I've also noticed the phone was hot all the time, the Note 3 runs into some hot period with some frequency but not with that frequency. I've uninstalled both apps and it didn't work, wiped cache and it didn't work. The phone was still rebooting even on safe mode. After I wiped Dalvik with the help of TWRP, I thought the problem went away but when I hit the power button to turn the screen off, the phone rebooted and it will now always reboot when the screen turns off, even if it's just from the phone being inactive. It doesn't boot- loops, it just reboots, then after a random time, can be seconds, can be half an hour, it will reboot again. Note 3 SM-N9003 VJUBMI6.


Hide contacts from Contacts, but still have them appear when the contact calls

There are some contacts I almost never dial, and never _wanna_ dial, but I still don't want them to show up as unknown when they call me. Otherwise I could just put them in a group and hide them. Would it be possible to just _hide them_ but let call manager or whatever handles the incoming call still display their detail? (or is that too much having my cake and eating it too?)


Does constant charging harm my Android cellphone?

I usually disconnect my cellphone from the charger some time after it's fully charged because I'm afraid the battery could lose capacity over time if I don't. However, I believe modern electronics should be able to handle this kind of scenario and automatically stop charging the battery once it's full. Does this apply to modern Android phones? Or do I need to continue disconnecting it all the time?


Can overcharging destroy Xperia J or Android phone?

My phone needs to charge for about only 2 and half hour, but I forgot so I charged my phone for about 3 and half hour. Then I noticed that my battery is easy to drain. When my phone is in 14% or below, it will tell me that I already need to charge but when I turn off my phone and turn it on again, it will go back to 16%. Also when my phone is already 100% charged and I turn it off and on again, it will be at 95% left. Can overcharging destroy a Xperia J or Android phone?


Am I overcharging my phone?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Does constant charging harm my Android cellphone? I am using my Xperia Active for application development. Given that scenario, I obviously have the phone connected to the laptop most of the time since I want to be able to easily test my app on the device. The thing that's worrying me is that when I go to **Settings > About phone > Status** , the **Battery level** is set to `100%` and the **Battery status** is set to `Charging (USB)`. Am I overcharging my phone? Is this bad for the battery's health? If yes, what do I do about it? I use this phone on a daily basis and I don't want the battery's performance to be affected by my development cycle.


Is it better to detach a charger when my Android device gets fully charged?

When using my Android device at my desk, is it better to (from a battery health point of view) detach a charger as soon as the device gets fully charged, or is it ok to keep it on the charger? I like to use it at my desk while it is plugged in so that it is fully charged when I walk away, is this ok?


Can over charging damage battery?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Does constant charging harm my Android cellphone? **Indeed, this is a duplicate of:** Does constant charging harm my Android cellphone? Just for the record -- let's say I leave phone charging for 8 hours, it will charge to 100% in 2 hours, so for the last 6 hours would be over charging. I used dumb phones (Nokias) this way for years, and nothing bad happened. I did it few times with Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, but after I heard some rumor it could damage the phone I try to disconnect the phone once it reaches 100%. Yesterday after 5 minutes of over charging the battery dropped from 100% to 77% in few hours in pure stand-by mode (no net, no gps, no calls, nothing, just waiting for action). No wonder I am now afraid of the battery life and also interested in getting **facts**. So far I found only just statements -- in case of iPhone "overcharging means no harm", in case of Android "oh God, no, it will ruin your battery". So -- can over charging damage battery? I am only interested in **facts** (no "no/yes" answers please, explanation "why" is needed here) and/or also long- standing experience. _I am interested in this issue, because as developer I will connect phone to computer for longer than 2 hours, and charging is unavoidable._


Is it OK to leave my Samsung Galaxy Ace charging all the time?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Does constant charging harm my cellphone? Hello! I have the Samsung Galaxy Ace but the battery life is a bit of a problem for me. Can I leave it plugged in ie. charging all the time and just take it out when I need to? Or will I damage it? Many thanks Best RD x


Constant USB tethering leading to charging issues

I have to run Samsung Galaxy Ace internet via USB tether. Will constant use overcharge my mobile and can this lead to problems? Wi-fi is not currently an option.


Is it safe to keep Android charging through USB all day?

When I'm in front of the computer, I always keep my Android phone plugged into a USB cable so it's always at a 100% charge and I can type text messages from the convenience of my PC keyboard. Still, I was wondering if charging a battery when it's already 100% charged hurts: Will it "wear out", ie. won't hold as long? Generally speaking, is there a good article that explains how to charge and use the main types of batteries? For instance, I seem to remember that some batteries must never be left below 20% charge. FWIW, I upgraded the original battery in my Samsung Galaxy Nexus to a slightly bigger Li-Ion 1900mAh. Thank you.


HTTP Progressive Streaming from .mp4 link problem in Android 2.2

http://streaming.sit.kmutt.ac.th/test.mp4 Using above link, I use web browser in android 2.2 open this link, it cannot stream video using video player. But if I use android 2.3.x, it's ok. Why android 2.2 cannot view mp4 file using video player?


How do I share files on my mobile over WiFi?

I have an Android phone. Can I share files on my smartphone with all devices on the home network? Which app will let me do this?


remove or undo rating google playstore review

due to privacy reasons - How do I remove a rating I put from the Android app in the Google play store? I just realized people can see more of info and do not want that. I can't find where to undo my rating. I just clicked on the stars, did not write a review.


Is a custom rom which is designed for rk2918 tablet will run on any tablet with rk2918 cpu

I have 3q rc0710b tablet .. the cpu is Rockchip RK2918. I am looking for a custom rom for this slow tablet ,to get better performance.. can I try any rk2918 custom rom ? Where can I get best rom ?


Mysterious "Installation Failed" and reboots

Non-programmer here. I've noticed recently a message popping up on my 4.1.2 Galaxy S3 running stock firmware (except I have root) build number JZO54K.T999UVDMD5. This was happening before I rooted it and before I installed DroidWall in an attempt to prevent any uncommanded activity. "Installation Failed" is what it says. I've also happened to have observed it restarting a few times when I was not touching it. I installed aLogcat today and set it to "Events" so that hopefully I will get more information. Any suggestions on how to learn more about what's up would be appreciated.


Does APNdroid eat battery?

Someone suggested that APNdroid will cause your battery to drain because your phone is continually attempting to connect to the disabled APN. Makes sense, but I wonder if there's something I'm missing? Does APNdroid burn battery any faster than having a good APN and using data?


> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Suggestions for syncing data to someone besides Google? Funambol?   >  Sync to my own server for contacts, sms and notes? Has anyone been able to setup a home server as a replacement for Google Sync? I've found a handful of people touching on the right idea, Funambol is one but requires giving your data to another provider. I'd like, to be responsible for my own data.


Is there a Google-less "personal cloud" for contacts, calendar, tasks and images sync?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Suggestions for syncing data to someone besides Google? Funambol? The idea is to cut Google's (or other 3rd-party) proprietary bits out of an Android installation, while retaining the benefits of "cloud" computing. For most things there are open-source alternatives: SK for keyboard, K-9 Mail for e-mail, etc. However, for the core "cloud" services like Contacts and Calendar, all replacements that I've seen simply redirect you to their own closed and proprietary cloud servers. From a quick search around the web, the closest open-source alternative is Funambol's client/server solution. I was wondering if anyone's had any luck setting up their own instance of a "personal cloud" of sorts using this or a similar package, and successfully using it to sync contacts data to an Android device. Bonus points if there is a package for use with a Synology NAS drive :)