In my Android in notification bar I see message **`Storage space running out. Some system functions may not work`**. When I check I see **`188 MB free`** in device memory and around **`10 GB`** in USB storage. I re-installed Android OS a few times. It helps for about a couple of months then the problem returns. If I delete some applications or data it helps for a few hours to a few days. **Questions:**   * Why do I get `Storage space error` if there is a lot of available space?   * Can I join _device_ and and _USB_ memory? Will it help or at least delay the time while the problem return?   * Any other advice how I can deal with this problem?


Devices on adb are fluctuating

I have Ubuntu running on a Mac Mini with adb 1.0.31. I am trying to attach 3 devices directly and four devices via a powered hub. Every time devices attached start to fluctuate on adb after some time. For example I would see all the devices attached initially but within a few minutes last 2-3 devices will come and go on adb every now and then. Eventually more will behave same way. I checked on dmesg and found this:               [ 1001.384481] xhci_hcd 0000:00:14.0: Not enough host resources, active endpoint contexts = 60     [ 1001.384495] hub 3-4.4:1.0: couldn't allocate port 4 usb_device      I have tried Fedora on Mac mini as well and I am seeing the same issue. I have tried on 4 different Mac Minis as well.


When Abroad, How To Stop Annoying "Cellular Network Not Found" Popup Prompt?

"Cellular Network Not Found" is that annoying message I get when out of range of my carrier, but what will I do if I am abroad and don't plan on using roaming? I don't want this message popping into my face every 10 seconds. How will I use phone's camera if this annoying message will keep on persisting? Switch **"Airplane Mode"** you say? Well what if I decide to access internet through Wi-Fi? Still I will probably see this popup. Is there a way to disable annoying message **without** enabling "Airplane Mode" still being able to take camera shots and surf the internet?       _HTC Desire S_   _Android 2.3.5_


Can widgets with settings be moved from one launcher to another?

I want to switch from ADW.Launcher to GO Launcher Ex but want to maintain my desktop layouts and widgets. Is there any way to move or copy widgets from one launcher to the other so that they have the same configuration? I've found that my Circle Launcher widgets could be copied easily as they have their own configuration backup and restore mechanism, so I could back a widget's config up in ADW.Launcher then simply add a new widget in GO Launcher Ex and restore the configuration and the widget was just as it was in the other launcher. Unfortunately other widgets don't provide a nice mechanism like this.


Change Sim Card Number Galaxy S3

I have a new Galaxy S3 which I ported my old number to from across networks. I now have my old number, but `Settings -> Status` still shows the old number! Is there any way to change this on ICS or the Galaxy S3? I also have access to an old HTC Desire running Cyanogenmod 7 if that helps :D


How to do backups and updates properly with full device encryption?

I think about the following use cases:   * 'Perfectly' reverse encryption without losing settings   * Update ROMs. Even if /system, /data, /sdcard (internal) are encrypted   * Low level Backups with CWM. When SDCARD partition is also encrypted.   * Emergency access to my data (screen broken, soft bricked...)   * How to mount crypted dumps on linux (knowing the passphrase) Is there some salt value going into the key together with the passphrase stored on the device? I currently use a tmpfs mount to /sdcard and 'adb push update.zip' on my Nexus S to update the ROM. I've been told that the Galaxy Nexus also has an encrypted /system which would prevent all that (see Nexus S solution here: Broken screen while debug mode was disabled. How can I re-enable adb? )


Having a look at the contents of the Phone Memory?

In my Samsung Galaxy Y mobile phone, I am able to see the contents of my Memory Card but I am not able to see the contents (the files and folders) that are saved in the internal memory of my mobile. Is it possible to have a look at it only after rooting the mobile phone? Is there any app for doing so?


Does the Secure Random bug affect apps besides Bitcoin?

The Bitcoin Project recently announced a bug in the SecureRandom implementation on Android, which caused Bitcoin wallet apps to generate weak private keys that leave bitcoins vulnerable to theft. The major wallet apps have released updates which apparently include their own RNGs instead of using SecureRandom. However, in principle, weak random numbers could cause vulnerability in any crypto system where they're used. Thus this could affect any app that uses this function for secure communication: perhaps pgp, ssh, remote access and tracking, or even the built in ssl and https implementations. Is there any information about other affected apps? Has Google announced an OS update to fix the bug, or otherwise responded to the issue?


Mounting and Unmounting of Memory Card just by touch?

I am using a Samsung Galaxy Y mobile phone. In my mobile's settings, I see an option to "Unmount the Memory Card for Safe Removal", so it is possible to unmount the memory card without actually removing the card or connecting the mobile with a computer. I was wondering whether it is possible to Mount the Memory Card back again without actually removing the unmounted card and inserting it again? A situation in which it may be useful: I have an Android phone and there is a lot of personal stuff that I cannot let anyone see. I store all the apps containing the personal data in my memory card. Many of my friends and/or Girlfriend ask me my mobile to "check it out"/"play games" etc... At that point of time, I unmount my memory card with just a touch, give it to them and when I get it back I mount the memory card again with just a touch. I do it right in front of them and they have no idea.


Incredible 4G LTE: Things I need to do after getting s-off

I went through the tutorial found here and was able to unlock the bootloader, get s-off, get CWM installed, and superuser. Here are the questions I am having now.   1. Should I relock the bootloader after getting s-off? Will that prevent me from doing anything?   2. In that tutorial under the facepalm instructions, do I need to do step 7 if I already got s-off using facepalm?   3. How can I remove *** TAMPERED *** from the bootloader?


Samsung galaxy note 2 android 4.3 problems

Is there a solution for the battery drain problem that the note 2 suffers after the 4.3 update? In my case the drain is most noticeable when the wifi is on. When its off battery lasts a good while same or maybe a little bit better than before. But when wifi is enabled, you can watch the battery indicator change values quickly. I've looked for solutions but found non that seems to be working.


'Failed to access device' when trying to root Samsung Galaxy S 2.3.3 with Heimdall

I want to install CyanogenMod on my Samsung Galaxy S. In order to do that it needs to be rooted first of course. For that I followed the the explanation on the CyanogenMod wiki to the letter. However, when I execute `heimdall flash --kernel zImage` in the command prompt I get the following feedback:               D:\SGS\Heimdall>heimdall flash --kernel zImage     Heimdall v1.3.1, Copyright (c) 2010-2011, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna     http://www.glassechidna.com.au          This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is     encouraged.          If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future     development please consider donating:     http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/          Initialising connection...     Detecting device...     ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -12      I'm unable to find any information about this error :-(. Type: Samsung Galaxy GT-I9000   Firmware: 2.3.3   Baseband: I9000XXJVO   Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVH-CL184813 OS: Windows Vista Alternatively: where can I find a clear, non-confusing, guide on how to root a Samsung Galaxy S? There seem to be hundreds out there but so far I didn't find any that worked for me with working links and clear explanation.


Right to Left English for left handed people

I have a big phone (Moto G). I'm left-handed, so everything on the left of the screen would be so much more convenient on the right, and vice versa. But wait... Android 4.2 introduced Right-to-left (RTL) layouts! The problem is that I don't speak any RTL languages, just English. My understanding is that Android sets whether it's LTR or RTL, and any app can read this setting to display an appropriate layout. Can I set my Android device to be right to left, but English?


Self tracking for Android?

I would like to do self-tracking on Android (ICS). Specifically: enter physical tension spots (forehead, hand, back, etc..) every hour or so, and then see plotted graphs and statistical insights on the accumulated data over days. As an added bonus, I want to manipulate the data from SL4A scripts (e.g., read data and plot using PIL in Python, or jquery plot in webkit). Is it possible? None of the Android apps listed in that site seem to do what I want.


Caller ID for forwarded calls

Let's say I have a fixed line phone, say 2xxxxxxx1. I have set this phone to forward all calls to my Moto G, say 9xxxxxxxx2. Now whenever I receive a call that was forwarded, I see two numbers in the caller Id. Say the original caller was 9xxxxxxxx3, then I see the caller id as 9xxxxxxxx32xxxxxxx1, i.e. the actual caller's number, appended by the number that forwarded the call to me. I understand this can be a great feature to know the actual caller and the forwarder. But, it does not go well with the contacts and apps like True Caller. Also It becomes a pain to quickly save the received call to contacts. Is there a way I could completely get rid of the forwarder's details from the caller id? Does it happen on all android phones? Is it specific to Moto G, or the OS it is running? Can it be carrier specific? Does anybody know an app that could override the default phone app and provides what I want? PS: I am having a Moto G Dual Sim in India, running one SIM on Loop carrier, same issue when I tried a Tata carrier. The fixed land line that forwards to my Moto G is run by MTNL


Is it possible to copy Android OS from my friend's device and install it on my tablet?

After encountering a serious problem in my Android tablet, I need to reinstall my android. There is no OS available for my tablet on the the internet. My friend has the same Android tablet. So I was thinking if it is possible to 'copy' the Android OS from his device and put it on mine. I have a Porto 9" tablet running android 4.2 and is rooted.


Are .smi or .srt files more compatible with the S3?

I've been using .srt files exclusively on my phone thinking they must be the most compatible as all the apps that use sub files generally say use the .srt file format but today I came across an app that chose .smi files as the only option so I was wondering whether the "sub-community" in the Android world has moved toward .smi? Now on an Android phone which type of sub file is easily converted to another sub format? And, if one is stuck just using a phone which of the two formats are much more flexible? OS: 4.1 S3


Prevent runaway threads and ultimately physical overheating and battery drain on Android

I was wondering if there is a system monitor app that will raise (audible) alerts and offer app closure if it detects runaway threads on Android that cause physical overheating and battery drain. E.g., I just had to turn my phone off because there was a runaway thread that I think was constantly trying to refresh FB where there was very poor connection, so it was going in a virtually endless loop. But I get that with other apps too and not just Facebook. I'd like to actually shut apps down when they're detected. I am not kidding, I nearly burned my fingertips when I touched my phone -- it was on for only 2 hrs and the battery was almost dead. It is because 4G is very poor inside my office building and I checked Facebook walking between my vehicle and the building this AM. After that, the app kept trying to refresh continuously without success and overheating the phone.


How can I setup or sync a mailing list in the email client?

My phone is synced with the corporate exchange server where I work. This includes mail, calendar and of course, Outlook contacts. In Outlook I set up a number of mailing lists (my team, various project- specific lists etc). However, I don't see these mailing lists anywhere on my phone. Is there any way to either sync my mailing lists to my phone or to create mailing lists directly on it?


Samsung S3 Cannot Enter Recovery Mode, and Can't Boot Up Either

I'm trying to fix a Samsung S3 which has been stuck on the boot logo continously, and cannot boot up. The phone keeps displaying the logo (which says "Samsung" and the phone model) when the power button is pressed, and it will not shut off unless I remove the battery. My first attempt at fixing this was to enter recovery mode (holding the power button, volume up, and home button at startup), but the diagonistic menu didn't show up. Repeated attempts of removing the SIM and SD cards first also resulted in failure... nothing happened when I held those keys down. Strangely, download mode (holding the power button, volume down, and home button) worked. The screen lit up with a prompt to enable the mode. However, the phone isn't mine (I'm just helping someone fix it) and they don't want to reflash their firmware if possible. I have done rooting before and understand the process, but since it's not mine the risk is too great. Will reflashing the firmware fix the problem? Is this a hardware or a software issue? What does it mean if I can't enter recovery mode?


My CallerId is not revealed when using Internet Calling (VoIP) on ICS

I configured my VoIP account with ICS Internet Calls, so I can call over WiFi using a VoIP account. However call receivers don't get my Caller ID, instead it comes up as withheld/unknown number. There are some additional fields in Internet Calling that I haven't populated. Is it part of the SIP protocol to pass the Caller ID and can it be configured? P.S.: When I use VoIP program from my VoIP provider, I can configure Caller ID.


My internal storage capacity is running low,  what can I do?

Currently, my internal storage is running low on space. What can I do besides moving applications to the external memory, as to free up more space, but preserve my current applications and avoid uninstalling? (Some of them won't be moved)


> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  My internal storage capacity is running low, what can I do? I want to install many apps on my Android phone, but the internal storage is small. How do I expand my Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray internal storage?


New icon appeared after updating Android to 4.4.2

recently updated Android on my HTC One to 4.4.2 and a new icon has appeared in the toolbar at the top of my screen. Just to the left of the vibrate icon, It looks like a strange capital N. Could someone tell me what it is? ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/QPf5Bl.png)


How to root Casio Commando phone

I have the latest version of the Casio Commando. I can't seem to get it to be rooted. It is running the latest update and so its at Android 2.3. Anyone know if it is possible, I remember reading somewhere that Casio locked down this phone and so access to the bootloader is next to impossible.


Outlook emails left on old phone

My **EX** employer uses Microsoft office and I have a couple hundred emails left on my phone. I lost my position there & I no longer have access to their server to forward the emails. I now busted my screen and received a new phone. I want to find a way to save these messages to an external hard drive or forward them to my Gmail account. I'm not a power user. I've gone to my local verizon store for help, opened every file I could on my phone on my own and now have downloaded the Airdroid app (cool app). It's allowed me to access and see a bunch more files but I haven't been able to find my emails or Office files. Honestly even if I did, I'm not sure if copying the files would give me any useable data. I don't want to throw away these emails. Am I just spinning my wheels?


App to modify settings by application

Is there an app available that would let me modify my phone settings by application? To be specific, there are certain apps where I don't want the default screen timeout to occur. I'm on Gingerbread.


How do I get the Android Kindle/nook apps to recognize .MOBI/.EPUB files on my SD card?

I prefer to manage my ebook files manually, so I'm having trouble getting the Android Kindle and nook apps to locate the .MOBI and .EPUB files that I put on my SD card. Is there any sort of Browse feature in these apps for locating custom ebook files? For the moment, I'm getting around this issue by using Calibre/FBReader, but I'd rather use plain drag & drop and the official Kindle/nook apps if possible.


Move Google Now screen in 4.4 (KitKat)

Is it possible to move the location of the new "Google Now Screen" in KitKat? The screen is typically left of the home screen. What I want to achieve is, that it moves 1 screen further left, giving me another screen for apps/widgets left of the home screen.


Is full device encryption possible on LG Optimus L5 II (LG-E460)?

After starting the encryption process from within the _Device Policy Manager for Google Apps_ the device will reboot, and immediately get stuck on the boot loader while happily displaying the LG logo until it runs out of power. Reinstalling the software image using the LG Mobile Support Tool makes no difference. It successfully installs the software, reboots the phone - and we're back to the permanent LG logo again. Naturally I assumed I had a problem with the specific device, so I then went ahead and bricked a second LG-E460 in the exact same way. Any way to fix the boot problem? _While reinstalling the software made no difference, a hard factory reset (triggered by holding down power, volume down and quickset) let the device return to a bootable state._ **Can the LG-E460 be set up with encryption at all?** Any reason as to why it might not work? I kinda thought of storage encryption as more of a universal Android thing and never considered that a mid range phone might not have such features. Lack of such essential security features would reduce these phones to children's toys in my eyes. Even if I could work around my personal security concerns, in these parts, full device encryption is very much a requirement to access just about any business related system or network, or even to sync contacts, schedule and mail with company services.


Connect Samsung Galaxy tab 2 P3100 to a GPS dongle/ Receiver

I have a Samsung galaxy tab 2 p3100. I have an android application which uses its internal GPS to get Latitude, Longitude values. But the lat, long values getting from this tab is not accurate. So I want to connect an external GPS Dongle / receiver to tab and get lat, long values from the external device instead of from tab. I want to know is there any external GPS Dongle / receiver device that supports Galaxy tab2 or any other android device? And if yes, which is the device and how to connect it?


MS-Exchange contacts are not synching even though mail and calendar syncs fine

For a while now my contacts quit synching on Android with an Exchange 2010 server. Calendar and Mail syncing still works, both directions. This problem is described elsewhere ( e.g. here ) and I tried all the proposed fixes:   * Click sync now in accounts, deactivate contacts, click again, re-activate contacts, click again   * Check that the account is really a "Microsoft Exchange" (i.e. active sync) account, not IMAP, etc   * Create new dummy users on phone or Outlook and sync again...   * Use the Dev Tools Sync Tester on Android (always returned empty `stats=[]`, no errors...) :-( Versions:   * Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 14.3.158.4001   * Android 4.3 (Cyanogen 10.2 on Motorola Defy+)


Google Now has no speech on Galaxy Note 3

I have a Galaxy Note 3, and Google Now has no speech. The "Google Search" app is up to date from the Play Store. All of my volumes are set to maximum.   I have gone into Google Now settings and selected "Voice -> Speech output -> Always speak".   I have gone into "Settings->Language and input"; under "Text-to-speech options" my TTS engine is set to "Samsung text-to-speech engine" (the only option) and its language is set to "English (US)".   I have explicitly downloaded the "English (US)" language pack from the "Install voice data" menu.   I have tried rebooting and still no luck. Is anyone else experiencing the same issue?   What else can I try?


Email app shows negative number

When I have read my emails, my app shows -1. If I have one to read it shows zero. Is there any way I can reset this? Not critical but annoying.


Can I disable USB Debugging on Android smartpones from Windows via adb.exe?

I have to install Applications on dozens of android smartphones and I am currently writing a program to automate this process. I know I can't remotely enable USB Debugging, so my question is: Can I use ADB.exe to send a command to the smartphone that disables USB Debugging immediatly or puts the disable in a command queue to execute at next reboot? Thanks


gmail application logout

I let my friends log into my gmail app to check their mail, and have since, have NOT been able to get rid of their accounts. I'm sick of seeing their names and I'm sick of being tempted to read their inboxes ;P PLEASE tell me there's a non-factory reset option to log just the two of them out for now, or a way to reset the whole app - I know I have to log myself completely out, but I can't even find this option and I feel Android-ignorant. HELP PLZ - I have an HTC 4G LTE, ftr.


How to update rooted Nexus 4 to Kitkat

So I received the "OTA" thing and after it downloaded the update, phone rebooted and I got the "ClockWordMod recovery screen". It was asking me to confirm installing "untrusted zip". I select YES because it's Android from google :P But installation failed :( In the console I see: E:Invalid command argument .... "/system/lib/hw/power/msm8960.so" has unexpected contents. E:Error in cache/c7......signed-two-step.... (Status 7) Installation aborted. Is there any way I can install 4.4 manually? PS: there's some javascript error on this page, scripts don't work (I use Opera 12.60)


galaxy s3 stopped receiving emails today

It says it hasn't synced since yesterday but when I checked Settings & accounts the sync email box is checked. This is driving me slightly INSANE. (i.e. I am on the ledge ready to jump while slitting my wrists......) Still able to send emails. I've checked the incoming settings and they are the same as on my husband's phone (which is working with no problem, NATURALLY) Backing away from the ledge after a glass of wine, but EEK! HELP, SOMEONE!!! Brenda


Sudden battery drain on Samsung Galaxy Ace 2x

I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace 2x that is not yet a year old. For the last 6 weeks, the battery has been draining very quickly, even though I have turned off everything that would cause this (GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.) I have an unlimited mobile browser, and since this started to happen, I have noticed that my data consumption has jumped considerably even though I am doing nothing different (normal usage was between 500-700 mB per month, now 3-4 gB per month). For some reason it seems that the data is constantly on, or the phone is searching for a network, even when I am not using it. I have to charge the phone at least twice a day. Any ideas??


vcf file import error

I have a small problem with my Samsung Galaxy Y. I took the .vcf file to my pc, deleted some contacts with the txt editor and saved the file. I did the work fine, started the deletion from the begin vcard and deleted all the contact to vcard end line. But when I try to import my contacts (from this file) to my catalog it gives an error message: Expected String "BEGIN:VCARD" did not come (Instead "!>>?BEGIN:VCARD" came) I dont know why it cannot read the file. Do windows add something that it cannot be seen in the text editor? Please help, because I have no contacts in my phone right now...


Is there an internal memory test for Android devices?

I need to fix a friend's phone this evening that has suddenly produced loads of android.process.media and com.google.process.gapps errors. I am going to reinstall the OS as it's an older ROM but it got me wondering: there is memtest for x86 based devices that will test the RAM of a PC, is there a similar app that can be loaded in place of an OS on Android that will do the same thing?


mobile maps crazy location history

I am having the same issue another user had (the question was labeled "too vague" and closed). I guess I'll give it a try. I'm not exactly sure when it happened. Originally my location history was accurate. About a month ago my location history map looked close to being correct but the mileage was ridiculous! For example, I drive about 30 miles one way to work. Most of the time lately the mileage shows me driving about 700 miles! It looks like it might be making multiple trips but I can't tell because I can't expand the history map. I have a Nexus 4 with a straight talk sim using AT&T. Any ideas what could cause this strange behaviour -- or even better, how to fix it?


GSM Rom To CDMA Rom

I have a marvelc (HTC Wildfire S CDMA) and was wondering if there is a way to convert GSM roms (for the marvel) to CDMA (for the marvelc). This rom looks nice but its for the marvel, not marvelc. I have tried google-ing this topic and I didn't get anywhere.


ownCloud Alternative on Rooted Samsung Galaxy Note II

## My question in short: I want a cloud storage, but on my own servers. I know there's Owncloud for Android, but it's quite limited. Is it possible to get a similar "user experience" like with other cloud services, with your own "cloud resources"? How could that be done? **Please note that the phone is rooted.** ## Closer explanation: I have tried searching for an alternative on alternativeTo but didn't find anything particular to my scenario. I'm mainly seeking to find a solution that does not require the installation of an app. I'd like to be able to:   * Instantly sync photos taken by camera to owncloud   * Sync latest Titanium Backup files   * Selectively sync other files and folders I realize owncloud's Android app can do all of the above, but I'd like to know if this can be done **without** an app. The screenshots below may give you an idea of what I have in mind. Can the function in the first screenshot at the left be replicated in such a way that we can use ownCloud? The other three screenshots show that I can add a server, but not a file sync server - which is what I need - ownCloud in my case. ![Samsung Galaxy Note II screenshots](http://i.stack.imgur.com/rtEZZ.jpg)


Connectify not working properly?

I use connectify to create a wifi hotspot which I use in my Android device. But a problem occurs that the internet access stops after a minute or so in my Android device. I have to restart connectify so that it works fine again, but again I face the same problem in a minute or so. Its not a problem with my device as it runs properly on other wifi networks. Any solution to this??


How can I restore the entire backup of my Samsung Note created with Kies 2.6 to my replacement Note 2 that will only talk to Kies 3?

I have used the Restore files backed up with a previous version of Kies button but only some of my contacts I have both Kies 2.6 & 3 installed on the same laptop, but no longer have my original Note.


Can't edit an event in S Planner (Samsung Galaxy SII)

I have an ancient repeating event in local calendar. Some time ago I had a phone repair and then restored events via Kies. Now I need to edit the event and can't do this because `S Planner` shows it like meeting invitation. There is no "Edit" option, just "Copy", "Delete" and "Share Via". Is there any way to convert event from meeting invitation back to a normal event without re-creating it? Do you know some "hacking" application which can modify events in an unrestricted way like "SMS Edit" does it for SMS? The phone is GT-I9100 Android 4.1.2 Firmware I9100XXLS8


Why is my GS3 automatically answering incoming calls. I am not using a headset/bluetooth. The phone can be in an entirely different room when a call is automatically answered.


Stop Chrome caching webpages

Is there anyway to stop Chrome on Android from caching webpages? If not is there either another browser that will allow this or a way to achieve the same functionality?


Accidentally deleted superuser from CyanogenMod installation. How can I re-install superuser again?

I have rooted galaxy s3, but I somehow deleted superuser. I still have CWM, and my phone can boot into download mode. Am I able to flash CyanogenMod without bricking my phone?


How can I seamlessly update Cyanogenmod by preventing "signature verification failed" error?

I really like how Cyanogenmod can be updated from the `Settings` menu. After a new update is downloaded, it even asks to if it should reboot to install the new package. It seems that the update concept is to reboot into recovery (ClockworkMod), verify the update packages signature and **automatically** install it (without a second user confirmation). But the signature verification fails for every Cyanogenmod update so far. The recovery screen looks approximately like this:               Install Untrusted Package?       THIS CAN NOT BE UNDONE.          - No     - No     - No     - Yes - Install untrusted zip     - No     - No          ClockwordMod Recovery v6.0.2.0     Finding update package...     Opening update package...     Verifying update package...     E:failed to verify whole-file signature     E:signature verification failed      How can I ensure that the signature verification succeeds?


How to pair ICS phone with other device that has no Bluetooth PIN

I have a Galaxy S3 i9300 running ICS Cyanogenmod and I am trying to pair it with a Bluetooth device that has no PIN - a Wii Balance board. The balance board does not have a PIN, however whenever I try to connect to it, my phone prompts for a password. I have tried the default 0000 and 1234 to no avail. Is it possible to connect to a Bluetooth device without using a PIN?


What does the 'Failed to move application. Not enough memory' error mean when choosing 'Move to SD card'?

When I choose 'Settings - Applications - Manage applications' , and a 'Move to SD card' I get the 'Failed to move application. Not enough memory' error. Anyone know why ? I am running Froyo 2.2 on a Samsung Galaxy S phone. I have 1.7GB free of system memory and 13.1 GB internal memory free on the internal SD card. * _UPDATE *_ **Can someone with an Galaxy S phone please confirm this ? I have seen it on two phones, and really would like to know what's happening here.**


How to edit official ROM of my android device

How can I extract edit and repack system.img of my DOOGEE DG800 official ROM?


Should I use Tasker or Locale?

For general detecting circumstances and triggering actions, what are the advantages/disadvantages of Tasker and Locale? Which one does the best job overall capability for improving the usefulness of a phone/device? Categories of particular interest (in no particular order):   * "Recipe" power   * "Recipe" ease-of-creation   * Variety of circumstances that each app can detect   * Actions and configurations that can be triggered   * Backing up setup   * Sharing configuration


Can I empty the trash in the default e-mail app?

The POP e-mail account I use for mobile is linked to an externally-managed anti-spam gateway. It was starting to get too many false positives, so the other day I went through the web UI to mark a whole boatload of old messages as "not spam" to give it a nudge in the right direction. Of course, they all ended up back in the Inbox and subsequently got downloaded onto my phone. I deleted them, and now they're just _sitting_ there in the trash. All 450 of them. I really don't want to have to delete every single message from the trash manually. After several minutes of digging on Google I've found genuinely _ancient_ bug reports with no workarounds. Surely I'm just overlooking an obvious menu item somewhere and Google hasn't _actually_ let such an obvious, gaping feature hole go unplugged for over 2 years, right? So where is it? How do I empty the trash? P.S. I'm aware of the fact that messages older than 30 days are supposed to be deleted automatically. That's not happening - possibly because they were already more than 30 days old when they were downloaded in the first place. P.P.S. **Please** do not tell me to use K9Mail or any other 3rd-party mail program. I'm sure they're great but any e-mail client that doesn't support Exchange ActiveSync is completely useless to me, and so far the only one I've found that seems to do it properly is the stock e-mail app. Sorry if this comes across as grouchy but I am absolutely **sick** of seeing this "solution" posted thoughtlessly to every single forum/thread I read that happens to mention a problem with e-mail.


can I bypass screen lock request to log in to google (Samsung Galaxy S)?

My two year old kept getting into my phone, so I put a pattern lock on it. She played with this too many times and the screen is now locked, which shouldn't be a problem as it has just asked me to log into my google account to get past it, but it isn't accepting my google password for some reason. I've spoken to people at Samsung and Vodafone who say I need to take my phone in to a technician. I'm pretty sure they will just wipe it clean and make me start over. I'd rather not do this, and even if I have to I'll have to go to another city to do it, which is a pain. Does anyone know how to get past this password request since it isn't working?


how do I reset the default photo image size for sharing, it is set too large and I can't find where to reset to a smaller image since I said not to ask each time


Problem with notification bar in rooted droid

I just now rooted my Galaxy Pocket S-5300. Now when I rebooted,my notification bar is vanished! I could not Find it anywhere. Besides when I try to open "About Phone" In settings it force closes. Please help me fast!


Do I have to charge my phone before I use it the first time?

When I got my last phone, a SE k850i, I was recommended to charge it fully once before I even turned it on. Does this apply today as well, for my coming HTC Desire HD? Why was I recommended to do so in the first place?


Are home screen icons restored after reinstalling a Nexus device?

I reinstalled my Nexus 5 from scratch, erasing everything. I had Google account sync on. After signing in, all my apps came back in a matter of minutes. But home screen icons, widgets, folders did not come back, even after a couple of hours. Should I keep waiting for them? Is there any hope? My homescreen background appeared out of nowhere an hour later. Maybe that's a sign? There is absolutely no progress of restore operation whatsoever unlike iOS devices, which show ghosted icons for apps to be restored. When is it over? When can I assume what's gone is gone? I will stop waiting and start working on hours of drag'n'drop sweetness if it doesn't support restoring of home screen icons. It's ridiculous but not more than staring at an empty home screen and praying. Is there any place that I can debug this issue? Or re-trigger, force, whatever?


Kindle screen suddenly became very dim on LG tablet running 4.2.2 Can't increase brightness

How can I increase brightness of Kindle screen on my LG tablet running 4.2.2? Screen suddenly became very dim. Thanks.


Voice Actions - How do I train this app to recognize words it currently cannot recognize?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Can I train Google Voice Actions to better recognize my voice? The app cannot recognize my last name - therefore eliminating my extensive family from any voice-activated actions. The name is similar to several other words one would encounter everyday, so I get why the app is having a hard time. There are other words it also will not recognize (names, mostly) that are not readily confusable with common words. I speak english in the typical American way and am on an HTC Thunderbolt. I have downloaded the Voice Actions update and activated the Personalized Recognition setting but this seems only to learn what I do often vs learn what I am saying. Curiously, I have found that in the case of the name "Maureen", when I speak the command "Send Text to", Voice Actions will recognize "Maureen" in the body text but not in the address field. I have even gone so far as to eliminate the last name from some contacts (in the contacts app) in order to remove the confusing part of the name. This has not helped even once. Advice? Did I miss a function that would solve the problem?


How to share Android "Reverse-tethered" internet via Android WiFi?

Before going into main question, we do know that :   * we can do Reverse Tethering from PC into android (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371345)   * And we can share current phone internet connection via Portable WiFi hotspot (or similar apps in Google Play) Now the question is : "Is there a way to share the reverse-tethered internet (as we known connected via usb0 interface) via "Android WiFi Hotspot?" To make it easier, here's the schema: ![schema](http://i.stack.imgur.com/nNtDhm.png)   Schema of my setup (click image for larger variant) *Additional Notes :   * Actually I don't give a limit which version of the Android (so if it's just compatible in higher version e.g. 4.2, it's okay for me), but I prefer it works on 2.3.x (Gingerbread)   * Some explanations of how to make APN (Infrastructure Mode) on Android (just like Wireless Router/[netsh wlan hostednetwork] on Windows 7/8) might be really helpful too.   * And also some explanations about how to masquerade (internet sharing) between two interfaces in Android. (such as ICS in Windows or Masquerade/iptables thingy in Linux-based)


Configuring Android phablet as a wireless router

I have a wired router and a desktop connected to it using ethernet cable.   I want to use internet on my laptop over wifi so that I can carry it anywhere within the wifi range.   So, I planned to configure my android phablet as a **`wireless router`**.   |DSL| ==>== |Wired Router| ==>== |Desktop| ==>== |Phablet| -->-- |wifi client \ laptop|    My phablet supports **`portable wifi hotspot`**. So, I am able to share my mobile data to my laptop using wireless tether.   My phablet also supports **`USB reverse tethering`**. I am able to share internet on my desktop to my phablet using a USB cable.   But when I combine these making my phablet a relay, I am not able to get internet access on my laptop even though I have internet access on my phablet to which it is connected to.   I even tried configuring my phablet's 3G adapter (rmnet0 in this case) using terminal emulator.               busybox ifconfig rmnet0 0.0.0.0      Even this did not work.      I would like to know what is the way around this other than using a wifi dongle. I am also planning to write an app for the same once I get to know the issue here and the fix. I am looking for a generic solution for an android device which supports reverse usb tethering and portable wifi hotspot. So, I am not specifying my device details here.


Poor performance on Wifi compared to 3G

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I prevent my WiFi connection from glitching? I have consistent hanging/speed issues with my Apps when I use WiFi compared to 3G. For instance, last night, I played a move with Word With Friends and the app said "Sending Move...". It sat there for a while so, out of curiosity, I just turned the display off and went to bed. When I turned the display on that morning, I still saw the "Sending Move.." screen. I closed the app, turned off WiFi (thereby enabling 3G) and then loaded WWF. The move sent instantly. Other WiFi apps do the same thing; Facebook for instance hangs constantly on WiFi. Also, there are times I open up the browser and it responds with "Can't connect"...even though the icon at the top of my screen says I'm connected to WiFi. Usually, if I take the battery out, put it back in, let the phone reboot, WiFi resumes back to normal. However, this is cumbersome. I realize it could be a router issue though I have other devices connected to my router and they work fine 100% of the time. (One of the other devices is my wife's iPhone :P) Is there a way I can pinpoint what the issue is? Or, even better, have you had this problem and have a fix for it?


Motorola Defy wont boot asks for update.zip

I have put myself into some trouble. My defy wont boot. I have gone to the Android recovery console and have a few options there. I option is apply sdcard:update.zip can someone explain me what this update.zip file is and where can i find this for my Defy. Thank you.


PDF free form annotation OR Xournal for Android

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I write in a PDF with a tablet and a pen (a.k.a Is there a Xournal > alternative for Android)? Is there an app that enables me to just "paint" on any generic PDF and copy a slide or insert a completely blank one of the same size? Basically what Xournal can do on Linux.


Bluetooth USB on Android

Is there any way to add Bluetooth USB dongle support to Android OS? My version that I use for an embedded device doesn't contain any BT dongle support I think. What has to be done to add this feature? Note: My device is ATMEL SAM9x5 EV Board. So Atmel, provide an Android BSP for this. But i think it's so simple adaptation for board. I'm not able to use "hciconfig" or "hcitool" commands even. 2 months ago, i contacted them but i can't reach correct man. Also i bought a bluetooth Uart module from CC&C (RTL8723) and i ported it to my Android BSP and Kernel but same result. Nothing worked. USB or UART not important for my project. So i'm not kernel specialist or system. My application is almost okay. EXcept bluetooth side. I have already done, I2C, GPIO and UART side. All are working. Also i'm able to change some kernel and framework specific things but not more. Just LCD customization and UART, GPIO stuff.And i decided to ask some stupid question to understand somethings.


How can I update my Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100) from Android 2.3.3 to a newer version?

I have a Samsung Galaxy SII (GT-I9100). OS version-2.3.3. Whenever I connect it to Kies, it cannot find an available software upgrade. Is there any other way to upgrade my OS?


Removing files from & repackaging CyanogenMod ROM zip files

The current CM10 + GApps experience on Motorola Xoom is plagued by the size of the CM10 ROM -- there isn't enough space left after flashing the CM10 zip to fully flash the GApps zip. This results in gtalk force-closing while trying to video chat and some other issues. I've been following a discussion about this on the XDA development forum for Xoom. Here's someone mentioning that he 'removed' some files from the CM10 ROM zip file to reduce it's size: http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?p=34462283#post34462283 Could someone guide me how to do this?   Is it simply unzipping the file, deleting certain files and re-zipping?   or is there more ? (like signing the file)   To remove apps from the ROM, should the .apk file simply be removed or do apps also have associated files that need to be removed as well?   In the same discussion some people talk about moving certain files from the system partition to the data partition? How could this symlinks information be stored in the ROM zip file? or are they talking about creating the symlinks after flashing the zip? Thanks


Working with Trello offline and synchronization

Will the Android app work without internet connectivity and sync with Trello when the internet becomes available? Can the Android app be controlled as to when to sync with Trello? We work at sea and would like to use the Android app for storing project data then sync the data with Trello after reviewing/editing project information. Are we able to store project data offsite from Trello for our own records once a project is complete?


Package cannot be (re-)installed or uninstalled

Was trying to install SDMove.apk (sideload) from my ICS tablet. adb reported: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS] However when I issue uninstall command, it reports Failure as well. When I try to browse all installed apps on phone, i.e. either via launcher, or via the Settings>App menu, the application "SDMove" does not show up. This is a non-rooted device. How can I fix this issue ?


Why does my Android phone download files slower over the same network than my laptop?

I have a HTC Legend running on JB. While on the same network, the same download file gets downloaded on my Legend slower than it does on my Laptop? (no change in any conditions whatsoever)


Google map, not updating based on current location / position

Had used Google maps on Nokia E72 sometime back, and it used to autoupdate/refresh the map keeping the current location/position updated. However, used Google maps on Android (latest version of Maps on this device, checked on Google-Play), but the the blue triangle kept on moving on the static map image, and then it went off-screen. It recentred and came back to screen, only once I hit "my location" again. This kind of defeats the purpose. Am I doing something wrong or using the app incorrectly ?


Is it possible to create a VPN connection shortcut on home screen?

I want to be able to connect to my VPN connection whenever I am connected to wifi, is it possible to add a shortcut on the home screen where the widget including wireless, Bluetooth, GPS, sync and brightness options is?


Number recognition of company number ranges

I would like it, if it was possible to program a number range of a company in my phone as a pseudo-contact. For example, I know my company has a thousand telephone numbers in a block. I have a number in that range, as have all my co-workers. For some, the number is ofcourse in my address book, and their name shows up correctly. However, I would like to add the whole range, so that in absence of a more specific match, it would still show my company name as the caller. I doubt if this is possible, but should anybody know of a way, I'd like to hear about it.


Reading pdf books on my phone

When I want to get/download books from Google Play Store, I usually get this notification: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/OARx1.png) But then I am not sure what to do afterwards to be able to read those pdf books on my phone. I've installed to ebook reader apps (kindle and another one), I also downloaded Google Play books app but I can't find those books exploring in those ebook reader apps and I can't find Google Play Books app on my phone to check whether it is possible to read them there.


Pandigital Supernova tv audio problem

I was wondering if anyone has had sucess in getting audio through Mitsubishi 1080 DTV speaker when connecting tablet to tv. I am using a SIIG Hdmi to VGA converter with audio. The video comes through great but when I connect the red and white audio cables the sound comes through for about 2 seconds then nothing. If anyone has had sucess doing this please tell me what you equipment was used to accomplish this. Thanks


Galaxy tab 2 10.1 is showing x and y coordinates and mouse lines on the screen

My Galaxy tab 2 10.1 is showing x and y coordinates across the top of the screen. When I swipe my finger on the screen, a line is trailing behind it, like what I am doing are showing. It was normal one day, then showing this the next day. Does anyone know how to hide these details?


ADB 'su: permission denied' in recovery mode on rooted device

ADB 'su' command returns 'su: permission denied' on a fully rooted device in recovery mode. I can modify folders and files that require root access on phone (when it's booted). ADB also works when it's booted - I only need to confirm a superuser pop-up on the phone. USB debugging is enabled. What can the problem be? Thanks!


What kind of hardware is needed to run Skype well?

I have been asked to choose a cheap tablet to buy for Skype video calling. The person who will use it isn't going to do anything fancy else, just videocalling her daughter at evening. I have seen products like Mediacom's SmartPad 706i featuring:   * 512MB of RAM   * 1GHz single-core CPU I wonder if these are good for smooth calling, considering that no other applications are supposed to run meanwhile. I'm not asking, as per policy, for a recommendation on which product to buy. What hardware characteristics are most important for video calling using Skype?


Problems with installing stock ROM for Nexus S

I'm trying to install a stock Nexus S ROM from Google's site, but I keep getting the error `E:signature verification failed` Any ideas how I can fix this?


How to get mobile site in Firefox to be displayed as in Chrome for Android if spoofing doesn't help?

On my Android device, while using Internet, Dolphin, and Firefox (left), I see the same version of http://m.chase.com that my desktop browser (right) sees: ![Chase Mobile on Firefox](http://i.stack.imgur.com/5wAY0.png) ![Chase Mobile on Other browser](http://i.stack.imgur.com/aDUMi.jpg) * * * On Chrome for Android (left), it's different, being similar to what opens iOS browser (right): ![Chase Mobile on Chrome for Android](http://i.stack.imgur.com/CQYYB.png) ![Chase Mobile on iOS](http://i.stack.imgur.com/3panq.jpg) I want to understand why/how, and then see if I can get Mobile Firefox to load the blue version. I don't think it's the user agent string - I've tried spoofing it already.


Mac's Android File Explorer and SSH are not in sync

I transfered some photos using the Android File Explorer application for Macs. However, I accidentally put them in the Music/ folder and Android File Explorer doesn't allow me to move files. So I decide to SSH into my Nexus 4 and move the photos into the Pictures/ folder via the `mv` command. This went great - everything was moved successfully according to `ls`. Unfortunately, when I go to Gallery, it doesn't detect the photos. Worse yet, every time I start up Android File Explorer, it isn't updated with the new location of the photos, they still show up in the Music/ folder. I'm running Jellybean 4.2.2 on a Nexus 4, connected to a Macbook Pro via Android File Explorer. Any ideas?


How to stop Viber telling me to update in the notification bar

I am running Viber on Jelly Bean 4.2.2 and when there is an update, Google Play will notify me once. But once a day until I update the app Viber itself puts an icon in my notification top bar. How do I stop this? I dont want to stop knowing about updates from play, nor do I want to buy or install other apps to take care of this issue. There should be a solution within either jelly bean or viber itself.


Getting Exchange Email Through a Cisco VPN ?

Is there a way to get my email from my works exchange server if I need to connect using a Cisco Any Connect VPN client? I can't find an Any Connect Client for Android and I've tried connecting to the mail server directly but it (Obviously) can't resolve the host because it's behind a VPN.


Low Memory issues on Droid Incredible after upgrade to Android 2.3.4

Since upgrading to Gingerbread, my phone is constantly getting low memory notifications despite having plenty of room. It is causing a number of my applications to fail. I have tried clearing memory but the low memory issue just comes back after a few hours. Anyone seeing the same behavior? Is there any resolution outside of the standard VW "reformat the phone" solution?


Can I recharge my Android smartphone at any USB port?

My girlfirend has just installed a new CD Player on her car that comes with a USB port to connect external devices(Flash card, external hard drive, etc). My question is based due the fact that I told her that if she want to recharge her Android smartophone on her car, she must buy a 12V car adapter to USB(which is very expensive on Brazil). Now, with the new CD Player, I'm wondering if she can use it's USB port to recharge her cellphone with the USB cable. It is feasible? There is any limitations on recharging an Android smartophone on another types USB ports(I mean from another host not only the CD player)?


How to Remote Control Android smartphone, if not in same subnet

I'd like to "Remote Control" my Android 2.3.x (Oxygen 2.3.2 ROM) from my PC. I know that there are VNC servers available and also apps like "Remote Web Desktop". This works fine, but only if the mobile phone and the "controlling PC" are in the same subnet, or if traffic from PC -> mobile phone is routable. At work, this isn't the case for me… :/ **The Wifi devices are in a seperate subnet, and the _office network devices cannot reach the Wifi devices_.** That's done on purpose and is to be accepted as an unchangeable fact (at least for the time being). If the mobile phone were a normal PC/Mac/Linux system, I'd install TeamViewer on it and be all set. But there's no _TeamViewer server for Android_ , is there? Well, what are your suggestions? How can one remote control the Android smartphone from a Linux (or any…) system, if the PC doesn't "see" the mobile phone? I do have USB and Bluetooth available, if this helps. Cheers, Alexander


constantly consuming high CPU

i want to use software to monitor my network, the monitor process is consuming 20% CPU times, is it any impact to my device except battery life? If a program constantly consume high CPU, will it create a lot of heat and ruin the device ?


How can I turn off the 3G connection?

I'd like to be able to turn the 3G connection on and off without navigating the "Settings -> Wireless and networks -> Mobile Networks" menus each time. Is there a widget (or some other way) of turning 3G on and off from the home screen or the "Dashboard"?


Receive VoIP call via Google Voice => IPKall => Sip2Sip => Android?

I'm trying to setup VoIP calling to/from my Android phone. I'm currently working on the incoming call part of the equation. To try to isolate the various parts, I started with the "IPKall => Sip2Sip" part of the equation, and confirmed that calling the IPKall phone number results in a recorded incoming call on Sip2Sip. I then added "Sip2Sip" as a SIP provider on my Android phone, and found that dialing the IPKall number results in the Android phone ringing. However, _and this is where I need help_ , even though it is ringing, when I go to answer the call, I am unable to pick up the call. Any ideas on how to fix this? Version of Android is 2.3 Gingerbread.


Low disk space notification, but heaps of space free

A few days ago I put two large files (about 300MB all up) on the phone storage. I got a low space notification. I connected the phone via USB to a Windows XP machine and deleted the files, but I still had the notification. I have emptied trash. I have also connected via linux and done a find -printf '%b %p' to find the biggest files and the two that I originally put on are definitely gone. I deleted even more cached files and now windows explorer reports 720MB (about 60%) free. I am still getting the low space notification even after a reboot of the phone. How can I get rid of the notification? HTC Desire running Android 2.2 with Sense. Thanks for any help rendered!!


Other than the external LED indicator, how can I be notified that my phone is done charging?

I'm wondering if there is a setting that I am missing that allows an Android phone to produce an audio notification (or even vibrate) once charging is complete. As is stands, whenever charging is complete the external LED on most phones (such as the HTC Droid Incredible) changes from orange to green. The use-case is when the phone is charging across the room or in another location that's out of sight.


How can I wake up my Nexus One using trackball?

I have Nexus One and the power button stopped working. It's a known issue but I'm not in USA and I can't get it fixed since I got it from there. Is there any way that I could wake it up without using the power button and without rooting the phone?


How would you uninstall a rogue Home (Launcher) application?

If you were to install a Home Screen application that does not give you access to the System Settings screen (to go to Manage Applications), and also does not let you launch Apps (such as the Market App or 3rd party install/unistallers), is there ANY way to uninstall such an application? I know that Android requires your permission before letting a new App take over the home screen privilege. But say you're trying a newly published Launcher app that is buggy (or malicious). You are of course still going to tell Android it's ok to give this App the Home screen privilege. Now once it is installed, your phone is now effectively useless? Is there a way for a typical end user (who doesn't have Eclipse/ADB) to get out of this situation? Other than doing a complete factory reset? I realize there are ways to uninstall an App via ADB ("adb uninstall package.name") But it seems like a typical end user is potentially screwed if they ever install such a malicious/buggy app. This seems like a gaping security hole in Android, no?


Which version of Active sync does every Android version use?

I discovered, that Google changed some things in the actual Active Sync / Exchange protocol on Ice Cream Sandwich, because I wasn't able to use the Lotus Notes Traveler as Exchange account on 2.3.7. So does anyone has a list which versions of Active Sync the Android versions use?


how can I auto connect to open wifi?

I have Galaxy Note2. Is there a way to tell it to auto connect to open wifi when availble? Whitout me needing to scan and choose open wifi?


Remotely brick a stolen phone

If my phone is lost or stolen, can I remotely and permanently brick my phone. This way, not only is my data secure, but the resale value of the phone plummets to zero. Tangential question: can apps like Lookout or Prey be disabled by phone thieves?


Can I add a shortcut to a locally stored file?

I'd like to add a shortcut on Android 4.2.1 to a local pptx file. Is that possible ?


Blank screen while installing Software Update -- htc one x

I was on 4.0.4. I saw a software update notification, and I clicked it. The update was about 35mb. It downloaded successfully. But when I selected to install it, it first took more than 30 minutes. Now, there is nothing, just a black screen. Not sure even if the phone is ON or OFF. **P.S.** While doing all this, my battery was very low. So, I had the phone connected with my laptop to give it power. Now I can see only the black screen (as if phone is switched off) and the orange light near the speaker is blinking that usually blinks to indicate charging.


Can I use USB gamepad without any setup?

I connected USB gamepad to my tablet. I noticed that sowtware like Tincore KeyMapper requires root access to connect to this gamepad. This type of software recognizes all buttons, but ask me to map these buttons to screen areas. Can I use gamepad without mapping buttons to screen?   Do games support this mode?   Do I need to download some piece of software that will ask root access for these games?


Hide application from app grid?

I want my app grid to be minimized to the app I want only. Some apps are built-in by my phone provider and cannot be uninstalled from the phone via `System - Application` menu. I saw the old phone Samsung Galaxy S that helps us to hide it from app grid but with my new Android phone the Galaxy Nexus, I cannot find it. How can I get that?


How to properly play 720p/1080p media with subtitles through MHL (HDMI out)?

I own a Galaxy Note and got a MHL cable for watching movies on my Sony Bravia. I'm having some problems for playing it nicelly. **With hardware decoding:** Only the stock samsung "Video Player" is able to play at TV resolution with the subtitles. The problem is that it seems to have an annoying bug that makes the subtitles stuck. After someone ends talking, the last sub don't vanish/disappear, it keeps there on the screen until the next speech. It's discussed at an old xda thread but no one was able to provide solution at that time. **With Software decoding:** I can get the subs with a third party player (like MX Player), but it doesn't stream the video to the TV directly, like the stock video player does. What I get is a rescaled screen, like when not playing a video, just browsing Android, and as such, not only it's not playing 720p/1080p video, but also, I get black areas because the phone aspect ratio doesn't match the TV aspect ratio. **Is there a solution for this?** As can be seen in the mentioned thread, there was a "stuck subtitle" problem with another Samsung device. Is this a bug with all Samsung devices? Is there an alternative player that can play videos with hardware decoding and also display subtitles? So it can take all my TV screen. I've checked this thread too, but there was general misleaded advices...


USB Storage blank or has unsupported filesystem

I formatted my USB Storage to NTFS by accident and now it says "USB STORAGE BLANK OR HAS UNSUPPORTED FILE". I know that I need to format it back into FAT32, but the main problem now is that I cannot connect it as "mass storage" to the PC (to format it).


Wrong Phone Number under Status

Please tell me how do i change my phone number under Status in my phone, it says my old number not my new number, so when i send text, pictures and audio it says received from old number on receivers phone.


How to remove occasional pop-up messages from the provider

My Milestone is producing pop-up messages every half an hour with "your credits are low please add more credits". It is really annoying. Is there any way to block them?


Unable to use Samsung Galaxy Y because of constant "Application has stopped Unexpectedly" messages

I have a Samsung Galaxy Y running on Android and I am no longer able to use it. Every time I switch on the phone I get messages like: > The application Samsung Home (process.sec.....) has stopped unexpectedly. > Please try again Or > The application Email (process.com.android.email) has stopped unexpectedly. > Please try again The error comes for many apps including Avast antivirus, the Google Play Store and Email. Because of the constant errors **I am not able to do anything with my phone.** How can I fix this and make my phone usable again?


Issues after rooting my Galaxy S2 by running fk23, the Jellybean ROM

Recently rooted to fk23 and have the following problems:   * Having problems with lock screen.    * Will not let me modify/change anything.    * Time is displayed in `military` or `24 hrs format`.    * Unchecked clock in settings and nothing changes.    * Can't change background picture.    * There are **no** plus signs when on lock screen to change anything. > Tried to change settings to secure with pattern, now I have **two** lock > screens to go through. > Anyone have any idea on how to solve these?


Quick Dial Shortcut with Skype

Is it possible to make a desktop shortcut to dial a number with Skype?


Transfer files via USB from PC

Windows will recognize my Sony tablet, but the external SD card does not show, only the internal memory, I have the settings in the MPT mode. But can only see internal memory.


Samsung logo loop in galaxy y

Whenever I start my phone, the **samsung logo animation goes in a loop forever** ; unless i take off the battery. This started happening after I simultaneously clicked the power button, menu button and volume up button and going to android system recovery and doing wipe data/factory reset. After that it goes on in a loop. Please help. Thank you.


How to set up a proxy on a Samsung Galaxy Tab?

Dear all, Is it possible to configure a proxy server for Https web browsing in samsung galaxy tab? What if I install an ubuntu on it? Thanks in advance,


Do most phones default to Automatic Date and Time being on?

I guess this is really a question about carriers in the US since I suspect they control these types of default settings. Do most Android phones default to have "Automatic" Date & Time setting on? Someone reported SSL certificate failures in an app and the root cause was the phone's clock was set to 2004. I'm trying to figure out if this is a common occurrence. If most phones are set to automatic date & time I won't worry too much. If phones don't automatically have synchronized clocks, I suspect these type of error would be more common. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/u4Pgr.jpg)


How can I send a file wirelessly without bluetooth or a Wi-Fi network in ICS?

I know that one of the new features is WiFi-direct for ICS (noted at the very bottom of the page in the link). Is there a way to leverage this new feature to transmit files from one ICS device to another? This would be useful because the WiFi speeds would be greater than bluetooth, and you wouldn't need to be connected to a WiFi network or create a hotspot. The Samsung Galaxy S II apparently has this feature built in pre-ICS (go Samsung!). Is this same method available in ICS? Or is there an app for it? **EDIT:** Because the galaxy nexus is made by Samsung, and is the only device out with ICS right now, I'm not sure if this "WiFi Direct" sharing (per the link and Ryan's answer below) is built in to ICS vanilla (Samsung did have WiFi Direct sharing pre-ICS, after all). As such, I've added a vanilla tag, so I'm asking, **is in the vanilla source code to allow a way for users to share files using WiFi Direct? If not, is there an app for it in the market?** I want to know how to do this on all ICS phones, not necessarily just the galaxy nexus.


Can a device pretend to be a USB keyboard?

**What I'm looking for:** Is there a way to make the device claim to be a keyboard/HID when plugged into a USB port and "type in" the contents of the clipboard? More accurately; **What would it take to make it happen?** **Motivating use case:** I have a password keeper program on my phone but it's annoying to have to read the password off the device and try to type it into another computer. **Background:** I have an Android device that was built before MTP was supported for transferring file but, with recent upgrades, now supports it. Based on this, the USB class that it claims to be can't be hardware defined and must be defined in software. IIRC, this project has Android devices (with what I think is a stock kernel) talking as some USB class that was definitively not built in. This indicate to me that you _might_ be able to control what USB classes it support without kernel work but I don't know for sure. As for the Host side (i.e. the PC), I've never seen a PC, Mac or Linux box need special drives for keyboards, even for some rather esoteric devices that claim to be keyboards (bar-code scanners, credit card and smart card readers, etc.) so the generic drivers should be good enough for what I'm wanting. All that argues that what I'm looking for can be done _from a hardware point of view_ , but says very little about what software support exists and nothing about if there is an app for it.


What do I need to know about the "weird" Galaxy S Vibrant emergency call handling?

Vibrant support was dropped from CyanogenMod after 7.1 (Gingerbread) due to issues with failed 911 calls. I flashed 7.1 a bit before this was made known, and have since reverted to my stock-based ROM. This is obviously a bit concerning and I have a few remaining questions:   * Did flashing CM damage anything? (I.e., will emergency calls work now that I'm on a different ROM?)   * Can this happen with stock-based ROMs?   * Was it all emergency calls, or just 911?   * Is it related to Gingerbread?   * Has it been fixed in CM? I've seen a few things both ways.


In ICS, what differs between use on a phone, and use on a tablet?

Being that ICS is the merging of the phone and tablet versions of Android, what is different in ICS when it is used on a phone from when it is used on a tablet? ** Clarification:** This is referring to _vanilla_ ICS


How do I disable background data in Ice Cream Sandwich?

The option for "Background data" used to be under Accounts & sync in Android 2.3. But on my Galaxy Nexus, the option is missing. Therefore some applications are still using background data... How can I disable "Background data" in ICS? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/nHUU2.jpg)   (Click image to enlarge)


Android 2.3.3 on Kindle Fire - lost internet conectivity after modifing /etc/permisions/platform.xml - FIX?

I tried to install an app that requested com.google.android.maps.jar. It gave me INSTALL_FAILED_MISSING_SHARED_LIBRARY and after i runned adb install, logcat showed: Package se.norstedts.svenskastora requires unavailable shared library com.google.android.maps; failing!.   1. So I copied com.google.android.maps.jar to system/framework.   2. Installed Google maps v5.12.0.apk from the device.   3. I tried to install the app again. Got the same error INSTALL_FAILED_MISSING_SHARED_LIBRARY because of the missing com.google.android.maps   4. Modified /etc/permisions/platform.xml. I appended at the end of the xml file in the "list of all the libraries available for application code to link against." : `<library name="com.google.android.maps" file="/system/framework/com.google.android.maps.jar" />`   5. restarted device and discovered that i lost internet conectivity!! I am still not able to install the first app, and didn't regain internet conectivity after i restored platform.xml to it's original form. What should I do now? It seems to be a permision problem. Wifi connects with no problems. The apps cannot acces internet.


Galaxy S3 - high minimum volume through headphones

I recently purchased a UK Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android 4.1.2, intending to replace my iPod as a music player. However, even with the volume slider on its lowest non-zero setting, the volume through my earphones is equivalent to about 45% on my old iPod Touch (or about 30% with all the sound enhancements/equalizer settings turned off). This is far too high for listening in an otherwise quiet room, and is physically painful with louder songs. Whilst I know there is at least one app which gives finer control of media volume, it requires actually opening a separate app every time you want to adjust the volume. I was wondering if there was a more system-level solution to either provide finer control with the volume buttons/slider or somehow scale-down the volume in general when earphones are connected? Thanks for any help :)


Android Apps from Old Tablet to New Tablet

I have a Motorola Xoom running Jelly Bean and am moving to the Asus TFT-700. I plan on giving my Xoom to someone in a factory default condition so that my Google account will only be on the Asus. Do I really need to remember all of my installed apps so that they can be manually downloaded to the Asus or will my Google account take care of this automatically?


Can I transfer my Thunderbird Lightning Calendar from home computer to my Android phone

I use Thunderbird with the Lightning extension on my home computer for email and calendar. Is there a way of transferring just the calendar to my Android phone? It would be so useful when away from home so I can make appointments. The only way to do it now is to print the page or remember!


Safe to remove 'OpenFeint' folder?

Given that OpenFeint seems to no longer be in service (OpenFeint service shutting down Dec 14), was wondering if it is safe to remove the OpenFeint folder from the phone. The main reason is that for some odd reason, OpenFeint images have been showing up in my Gallery, which is really annoying. I've stopped them from showing up by adding the '.nomedia' file in the directories. Whilst doing this, I thought - can't I just remove the entire directory given OpenFeint is no longer in service? Does anyone know if it will cause any problems?


When I develop for my Samsung Galaxy S II, the screen locks as usual after the configured time. However, for development it would be practical if the phone would just stay awake while it is connected to my computer. So, **How do I disable the lock-screen when my Samsung Galaxy S II is charging/connected via USB?** Question: Display On when plugged in is not a duplicate, as this solution does not work on the Galaxy S II. Unfortunately.


How can I prevent my screen from turning off while on a phone call?

When I'm on a call my screen turns off after X seconds. Half the time I can't get it to turn back on without pushing the on/off button, which I have set to terminate a phone call (because half the time I can't get the screen to turn back on). Is there a way to just turn this "feature" off? In case it matters:   * Phone: Samsung Vibrant   * OS: 2.2 / FROYO.UVKA6 / 2.6.32.9


Does a Nandroid Backup contain Language files?

I know that a Nandroid backup is a snapshot of a system image. I wish to know if this backup will also include language files if Backup was made from a multi-language ROM. For Example: I bought a Lenovo phone (S890) but it only came with Chinese and English, My friend has the same phone but his came with a Multi-language ROM. I thought since we both have the same phone we can try and install the same recovery software on both phones. I can then create a Nandroid backup on his phone and use that backup on my phone to get Multi-lang too. Is my assumption here correct ?


How can I root my Samsung Galaxy S3? Should I defer the system update?

I pre-ordered a Verizon SGS3, and it shipped to me before it was even available in stores. Since then I have not updated any programs that were Verizon-related. If at some point I want to root my phone, does it then make sense to not update these programs? I have heard that in the past, certain over-the-air updates have closed holes which are used to root. Is this the case so far with this phone?


How do I root my galaxy s3 running Android 4.3 with Verizon?

How do I root my galaxy S3 running Android 4.3 with Verizon using a computer? Since the KitKat 4.4 update for Verizon has not been released yet I am wanting to install a custom mod. And if at all possible can anyone list some different mods that they think are good to install (if anyone knows any) that would be awesome.


How to root my android phone?

How can I **root** my _android_ phone ... Please provide answer in easy steps ... I am using ...   * Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III   * Android OS v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) If anyone know then share


Windows doesn't detect Nexus S

I recently switched from Linux to Windows 8 consumer preview. I have installed the latest android SDK including the Google USB driver. I connect my Nexus S to the laptop, the phone goes into USB debugging mode. But Eclipse doesn't detect it. if I do >adb devices, the phone doesn't show up. Please help!


KidLogger data and configuration file location

After downloading and installing from kidlogger.net, the app runs well on my Samsung Galaxy Nexus. I want to locate the storage location of the data as well as the settings files, so that I can use Dropsync to sync that folder to Dropbox. Where might I find these files?


How can I identify if my device is using ART runtime or a Dalvik?

I have an app called Timberman. ![The image shows the note](http://i.stack.imgur.com/EUxrm.jpg) Under the description it gives an important note: > Game is not compatible with ART devices at the moment. Please switch to > Dalvik. I don't understand what/ how can one confirm whether his device is an ARM device or a Dalvik supported. Also please give a clear difference between Dalvik and an ART. **Note** : I would like to clarify that I am not seeking any recommendation regarding any particular application. I just want to know: how does the ART effect the game/device? Does it have anything to do with the safety of the phone or just the working of the device differs? I have installed/used many applications so far, but I never came across this kind of a note.


Automatic factory reset and app installation

I have a Android tablet for which I want to do a factory reset, and then install some pre-defined applications. This has to be carried out by someone who has _no computer experience and no Android experience at all_. All I get this person to do is connect the device to a computer by cable, and interact with a very simple interface with a couple of buttons. All this has to be performed on a well known device and only for that model. Is it possible to connect a device to a computer and with a couple clicks do all that? If so, are there any suitable applications which do that already? Would it be necessary to create software for that? Rooting is no problem.


Internal storage data disappeared, trying to dump

When I tried to use my SGS, it was unresponsive and didn't wake from sleep, then I rebooted it. After the boot, the desktop was like stock. I started checking my apps, some had its data intact and some lost all data. It seems that my data on the internal storage (NAND?) is gone. The internal SD card is ok. The problem: I had hundreds of notes on the Notes app. I want to try to recover them. The idea is to dump the internal storage raw data to the SD card (something like dd would do). My phone is not rooted.   Questions: any advices on this approach? Any ideas for a better approach? Info:   * Not rooted. Using stock Android 2.2 froyo.   * Only a few apps installed.


Viber status switches between online and offline

I understand when the online status show user online but when offline it shows Last seen at 7:00pm. Sometimes I click on the user and momentarily it will display the person Online even though they are offline. When I close Viber and open again, it shows their Last seen at 7:00pm. Why does it switch like this? What does this mean?


Does Android support new fonts?

Does the Android operating system support installing **new** fonts? I am that person who adores calligraphy and improving handwriting, and I am proud to say that my handwriting is now more beautiful than my teachers in almost every language I know! Anyway, can anyone answer that question (about Android fonts), because this will judge if I will buy a ruuning-Android tablet pc or not!


Why does my SD data get messed up when i connect to PC with USB?

Every time I connect my phone to my computer via USB (Huawei U8666E, Android 4.0.3) even after I've disconnected my phone, the following 2 things happen (that I can tell): My ringtone goes back to "Default" (i'm using a custom one which is saved on the SD memory) and my music playlist (the only one i have) goes empty. No music file is missing, they're just removed from the playlist, and they, too, are on my SD memory. What can i do to fix or circumvent the issue? Edit: The problem is not that it happens while the phone is hooked on the computer, but that it persists AFTER i disconnect it. In other words, after disconnecting the phone, i have to manually rebuild my playlists and change the ringtone again. Is there a way for me to transfer data between PC and phone without having to "reconfigure" the phone after the process? Or better yet a way to use the USB normally without the "reconfiguring" having to take place?


Why can't I access the files on my SD card?

I have a Motorola Droid Bionic which I recently updated to Android 4.1.2. Since the update, I can no longer access any of the files on the 32GB micro SD card I installed in the phone. I can _view all the filenames and directories_ , but when I try to open any of the files, I am unable to. Settings -> Storage tells me that the SD card is mounted at `/storage/sdcard1` I had previously enabled "Memory card encryption" under Settings -> Security & Screen Lock -> Data encryption, and I believe this is likely the issue. I must have enabled this over a year ago, likely shortly around when I first got the phone. I just noticed this issue a few days ago. I did the update last week. I am not sure if the update caused the issue, but it seems the likely cause because it's the only thing I have changed recently. Trying to play music from the SD card (in three different players) displays the error "Could not play this track" for every song. Trying to view images on the card displays the message "Could not read file". The phone is not rooted. I have a pin enabled which I need to enter when the phone boots and on the lock screen. Why can't I access the files on my SD card, and what can I do to recover these files?


Change to a different vibration for text messages on a Galaxy S 2

When I get a text message I get the same default "beep beep" vibration for every text message when the phone is set to vibrate. I created a new customized vibration that is continuous for 5 seconds. How do I assign the new customized vibration I created to all incoming text messages?


How can I force my Nexus One to upgrade to the official Gingerbread without waiting for the formal OTA update?

The OTA update for Gingerbread is being pushed out. But I'm in India and there's a good chance I'll be among the last people to get it. Is there a way to get that official update right now?


How to delete a single (SSL root) certificate?

There is only a way to purge the whole certificate store (for SSL root certificates like those used for 802.1x). Is there an app, setting or (as a last resort) command line to remove a single certificate? (Android 2.2)


Disable sound alerts for new emails

I have a Samsung Duos GT-S7562, running Android 4.0.4. I have set up two email accounts on my device: Gmail and YahooMail. I want to stop the alert sound it plays each time I get an email. How do I do that? ty,   Rajeev


Is it safe to swap SIM cards when the phone is turned on?

On my Galaxy Nexus, I can remove the SIM card without removing the battery. I'm travelling abroad and will find a need to swap SIM cards several times in my phone. I would like to know if it is safe to simply pull one SIM card and put a different one instead, without shutting down the phone? Safe = without damaging/locking/corrupting either the SIM card or the phone.


iCloud doesn't sync with SolCalendar

I have been tring to sync my icloud calendar events to my Android phone using SolCalendar. I was in touch with them about this issue and in the last update the problem was supposed to be fixed but the calendars are still not coming in. Has anyone been successful in syncing up your calendars?


My PC doesn't recognize my GTablet through USB

I have a GTablet GingerEdition. It has no OS, hence I need to install it from my PC, but when I connect the tablet to my PC I can´t see it as a USB device. The PC says that there are no drivers.


download bigger than 4 gb file on android 4.0.4

How can I download files bigger than 4 GB on my Micromax A110 phone? FAT32 file system says that it does not support files larger than 4 GB. I know there is one more way to do that: EXFAT file system. But my phone does not support that format -- so what should I do to download bigger files? There are many games on sites which are not split into parts. Also torrent sites have many big games -- but I can't download them because they are larger than 4 GB. So what should I do? And please tell me that when I format my sd card there are some other options like kilobytes 16 or 32 or many more. So which number of kilobytes should I select for my phone to format EXFAT file system?


How to disable Notification Sounds on per-app basis?

I have an news app which gives me the option to get informed via push notification. I would like to receive this notification but I don't want it to make a notification sound. However the app doesn't allow me to choose a custom sound. Is there any other way to make it silent? I do NOT want to disable the notification! €dit: I'm on Android 4.2.2 ParanoidAndroid on Nexus 4


Chrome To Phone error "Device not registered for user"

I installed Chrome to Phone on my Droid 2 device and everytime I try to send a webpage to my phone, I get this error "Device not registered for user." Does anyone have any ideas? **Additional Information** Google Chrome version: 11.0.696.77 Windows 7


Text editor that supports italic text and tab indenting, via keyboard shortcuts

Background: I've just become to proud new owner of an Asus TF101 honeycomb tablet, which has a nice hardware keyboard attached to it. I do a lot of writing, and cannot find a text editing app which allows me to set text as italic using CTRL + I, or to reliably indent new paragraphs with the tab key*. Does anyone here have any recommendations? (I'm pondering writing my own app to do this at the moment, I'm that desperate). The google docs app doesn't support it (and at any rate doesn't work unless there's an active internet connection). I have tried various free text editing apps, to no avail.   I've asked the developers behind Documents to Go if they support this, but no answer yet. Quickoffice have a feature request for it currently open. Unsure about possible Androffice support, but googling suggest unlikely. Many thanks in advance, UPDATE: Documents To Go does not support the CTRL + I shortcut, although italics are supported. G PS - I know android tablets are still in their early days, and it might be a case of waiting. The OpenOffice guys have released an ODT _viewer_ , hopefully a potential full openoffice android app might do this. * \- the bundled productivity app called Polaris Office supports the tab key for indenting newlines, but not CTRL + I (it requires four screen-touches to turn italics on and off - OK for once in a while, not OK for frequent use)


Download google doc to my phone and view it offline?

Is there a way for me to download google doc to my android so that I can view it off line (i.e. without data connection)? Thank you.


> Device : MMX A89   >  OS : ICS 4.0.4 What is an alternate way to Switch Off mobile without use of Power Button? Can we Switch Off from OS itself? Is there any setting available? Or Does it require to install any further app?


How does Android Market DRM work?

I have a bunch of rooted tablets purchased for use on a locked-down WiFi network (for security reasons internet access is not allowed). Using a different network, I purchased an RDP client app from the market. After a while on the secured network the app won't start with the error "This application is not licensed. Please purchase it from the Android Market". Can someone explain how this works? Android Market apps connect on a periodic basis to check licensing? This seems ridiculously overbearing. Is there anyway I can verify authenticity only at install time so I can run on our secured network?


My Samsung galaxy ace duos s6802 not getting detected in downloading mode.Drivers are fine Kies installed

I have tried My Samsung Galaxy 3 (GT-i5801) is not being detected by my PC -- What should I do? But when I dial *#7284# there is no option to change mode from PDA to Modem or Modem to PDA. Is there any other code to get this working?


Using Android as a permanent WiFI hotspot with bandwidth monitoring per Client

I am stuck in a remote location in India where i don't have access to any wired broadband provider. The only option i have is to use Aircel 3G. For a proper **WiFi Home Experience** i used my old Rooted HTC Wildfire as dedicated WiFi hotspot. We are 3 guys using that hotspot and bandwidth usage per person is the next issue that popped up. Is there a way to monitor the bandwidth usage of each connected client on my rooted android device something like ntop? I do have a rooted terminal at disposal from ROM ToolBox Lite but i have no idea how to install ntop.


Add exchange account in Android 4.1.2

I have just bought three cheap china-pads and on all of them the OS registers as 4.1.2. On two of them, it says "build version" or something like that v 1.6rc1 but on the third it says 1.5. The difference between them is that on the 1.5 pad, the option to add an Exchange account is present, but is missing on the other two. Is there a way to fix this? I have tried a couple of apps, but would really like to integrate my work Exchange account.


Is there a way to selectively sync photos?

I find the idea that all of my photos, no matter in which folder should automatically be synced to G+ a bit ridiculous. Is there a way to only sync a certain folder/album? I'm mainly interested in syncing my camera roll.


Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition Crash when Uninstalling

I decided to move from Verizon Samsung Note 2 to a T-Mobile Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition. When I logged in to my new phone, all my apps (including Verizon undeletable crapware) synced through my Google account into my new phone. But, since these were not system apps but user apps in my new phone, I happily clicked the "uninstall" button (on my Note 2, I only saw "disable" but no uninstall options for the bloatwares) and my phone immediately crashed and restarted! Now, my phone crashes everytime I try to uninstall ANY apps (even new ones I just installed)! So I just have a uninstall folder containing my old Verizon crapwares and some other apps I want to uninstall now. How can I fix this so I can uninstall without rebooting?


How does the application Xprivacy give fake private data to applications?

I was wondering how the Xprivacy app worked exactly. Does it do something with native Android code? With Java? Does it put itself between the data and any application that requests them, or only if the application has a restriction active for the relevant permission in Xprivacy?


What is *Cell standby* and how can I keep it from eating my battery?

Looking up my battery statistics, I almost always find _Cell standby_ amongst the top consumers: ![Battery Statistics](http://i.stack.imgur.com/1qnjP.jpg) I never thought that "idle" would use so much energy. I saw that other people encounter similar problems:   * Cell standby and Phone idle   * Galaxy S3 cell standby is eating my battery Answers on those questions just give some raw ideas. I would like to know what exactly stands behind this, an whether there are ways to keep this "standby" from eating my battery?


what is the GPS accuracy for android phones?

i need to know what is the accuracy of the GPS sensor for Samsung Galaxy S 3 and Nexus 4 . i need to know how much its accuracy, I didn't find the information which i need, ex: how many meters the accuracy will be ?


Why my Android mobile (Samsung Galaxy Young Duos) is vibrating even if it is not in vibration mode?

In Samsung Galaxy Young Duos, It vibrates even if the vibration mode is off. Why is this happening? How to fix it?


Gallery is displaying three, sometimes even four copies of the same file - why?

I have a non-rooted Android phone running 4.0.4 (ICS). The phone has 3GB of internal storage and I have inserted a 16GB SD card. The SD card contains a number of audio and video files. When I opened the stock Gallery app, the directories on the SD card were displayed as expected. However, there was one small problem: multiple copies of each video were being displayed. Wondering if something had happened to the SD card, I unmounted it and inserted it into the card reader in my computer. After mounting the card, I opened a terminal and ran:               find * | grep .mp4      But the results were exactly what I expected - there was only a single copy of each video on the card. None of the files were duplicated. Next, I tried clearing the cache of the Gallery app (`Settings->Apps->Gallery->Clear Data`). After relaunching the app, I discovered _even more copies_ of each video. One important detail to note: only the videos on the SD card appear duplicated. None of the videos on internal storage suffer from this problem.


Why my Android Kindle store open web browser?

On my new Samsung S5 when I press Kindle store button it open web browser view and not the native Kindle store. Any help? Thanks


Is it possible to control the strength of the vibration of the phone when ringing?

When the phone is ringing, is it possible to set such that it gradually increase the strength of vibration instead a predefined strength of vibration? (When the vibration mode is turn on but the ringer tone is muted) The concept is something like the 'gentle alarm clock' that will wake me gently, rather than jolting me from my slumber. (It work by having the alarm that gradually grows louder and louder until it becomes impossible to sleep through.)


How do you get Market to work when Android is Unable to Access Android Market?

Right now I am using HTC Hero, having firmware Android 2.1 and I have attached VODAFONE, India SIM-CARD in this phone, and also having Wi-fi connectivity. Whenever I try to "sign-in" to Android-Market using Google Account, it is always showing "Can't Establish a reliable data connection to the server" titled error with the message "This could be a temporary problem or your phone may not be provisioned for data services. If it continues, call Customer Care." Now what do I have to do to access "Android Market" from my HTC Hero phone?


Can I boost/improve reception on my Droid?

With a rooted phone and an app you can overclock or underclock your processor. Also, off Android, with some hacks you can boost power of a wifi router and wifi antenna. It seems to me that if you can do those things you could boost the reception of your cell antenna some how. Am I right? If so, how?


LauncherPro Shortcut Creator Guide & Repository?

Anyone know of a good guide on how to use the LauncherPro Shortcut Creator and/or a good source for already made shortcuts?


Can I get DLNA on my Droid?

Can I get DLNA on my Droid 1 through some sort of hack, patch or accessory or do I just have to upgrade to a newer phone? I'm sure this question must seem absurd to some people but I looked around and it's still not clear to me if DLNA is a software or hardware solution.


Left Justify Outgoing Messages ICS

Since upgrading to ICS on my Droid 4, all my outgoing texts appear centered instead of left-justified. Is there a way to change this?


Root Android then Restore Factory Defaults

If one roots an Android device (smartphone), what happens when Factory data reset is performed after that? Will the device remain rooted?


How to set MAC address on (HTC Desire) Android terminal emulator?

I typed into the terminal this: > ip link set eth0 address XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX the XX for my numbers and so on. But it says permission denied. Source: http://androidforums.com/incredible-tips-tricks/78668-how-spoof-mac- address.html


How to return to call when screen blanked

I was on a call and I was put on hold by the other person. The screen blanked after a time (as expected). When I hit the power button to return to the call. I found the call dropped. How can I resume the phone without losing the call. (2.3-gingerbread samsung- nexus-s)


Android App for StackExchange

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is there any app for Stack Exchange? Is there an android app for StackExchange sites and if not is there one in development?


What apps in base Android can be replaced?

I've seen that you can replace the default launcher app with something like LauncherPro, the onscreen keyboard with Swype or ShapeWriter, and I've heard of others. Does anyone have a list of all default apps in the base Android OS (version 2.2 preferred) that can be replaced?


Is it possible to only silence certain notifications?

I'm running Android 2.2 FroYo on an HTC Droid Incredible. When I go to bed, I want to turn off all notifications except for incoming phone calls, which I still want to receive. Is this possible, either natively or through an application?


What Launcher app lets me put the most on one screen?

I'm currently using LauncherPro which lets me have 4x5 icons and a bar at the bottom of my home screen. Are there any alternative Launcher apps that will let me cram more in?


Is there an alarm clock app that takes account of personal and/or public holidays?

On my current and previous Android phones (HTC Magic with stock Android 1.6, and Samsung Galaxy S with 2.1 and TouchWiz) there have been pretty good alarm clock apps that allow you to set a a variety of alarms with a variety of timing and days. This gives you the handy ability to set different alarms for weekends and weekdays, for instance. Unfortunately, I often have the experience of looking forward to a nice lie-in on a holiday but getting blasted awake too early, because I forgot to switch off the alarm. What I'd like is an app that either adjusts the built-in alarm clock to automatically set the weekend alarm when a personal or public holiday falls on a weekday, or one that replaces the built-in alarm clock and offers this facility. I guess it could pull info on public holidays for my country from a public feed (pretty sure Google Calendar publish one for most countries) whereas for my holidays it could pick up specific all-day appointments with certain text in from a nominated Google Calendar.


Different terms in build.prop file?

Can some one please explain in detail about different properties in build.prop file present in android os? Location of file : /system/build.prop Thanks in advance !


Different contacts on multiple phones with the same google account?

I own two lines (different carriers), and one of them is currently on my Galaxy S4. I am thinking of purchasing another (open) android device to place the other SIM on. Since I have purchased apps from the Play Store, I wish to install them on the new android device as well. Obviously, I have different contacts on each phones and I want to keep it that way. Will it be possible to have different sets of contacts under one google account?


4.3 issue on nexus 4 while taking screenshot

I've just upgraded my nexus 4 from 4.2.2 to 4.3 few days ago. And now i found that i can't take screenshots with volume down button + screen lock button anymore. It was working perfect on 4.2.2. Anyone having same issue? Or it's just me? Any workout for this? Thanks a lot!


Can installing a modem help with the GPS of Samsung Captivate?

Like most Samsung Captivate users, I find the GPS hardware in my phone to be unsatisfactory. I have the impression that the actual GPS signal is pretty much useless and the phone (Samsung Captivate) gets location via wifi signals only. I heard that you can flash modems to improve the GPS. They are often posted on xda-developers without much information for newbies, like here. Since I've never done it before, I thought I would ask for some information. Can I just choose a modem and install it on top of the custom ROM that I'm using? Or do I have to get a ROM that has the correct modem inside? This is the rom that I'm currently using which works fine for my device.