What is the typtical Android OS Upgrade policy?

I noticed that our HTC Thunderbolts were upgraded from Android 2.3 to Android 4.0. That is very nice, I thought it would never upgrade. Now that it did, I am wondering, why / what rules qualify an upgrade? Is it once every 18 months regardless? Is it diverse depending on which phone you have? does it also depend on the carrier and/or brand? (are the HTC phones generally this way, or is it Verizon's choice) Please clarify the Android OS update policy for me. It would be extra good if you knew the policy on the iPhone OS, and how it compares. Oh, and I already know that apps (YouTube, Play Store, Play Music, Gmail, Games) are not part of the OS, except for certain bundled apps. (Camera, Internet, Phone, etc.)


When making calls the screen turns off

I have Karbonn A9, Android 2.3.6. When making calls the screen turns off and comes on pressing the power button. But sometimes it fails to come on, forcing me to restart it by removing the battery. Any clues?


Do prepaid phones have issues with downloading certain Apps in the Android Market?

My company has written and published some Android Apps on the Android Market. A couple of times now we've had complaints from customers who are not able to download and install the App - I believe the Android Market website is not letting them download it to their phones. We're still trying to get more details from the customers but one thing I've noticed in common is that these customers are on prepaid providers (specifically, Boost Mobile and Cricket). One of our App's requirements in the store is "full Internet access" (the `android.permission.INTERNET` intent must be doing this). I have no idea how these prepaid providers tend to handle data usage. I can't imagine that they have unlimited data but they have to have _something_ , right? Has anyone run into a problem with using a prepaid Android phone and trying to download Apps from the Android Market?


How to backup the Android calendar file (is there such a file)?

Does anybody know which files I need to save in order to have a simple backup? Reason for my question is, that my Galaxy Android smartphone lost all calendar data without any interaction. I found tons of apps, tons of sync stuff, but NO simple list of files to save. I do NOT want to save my data remotely on Google. There must be at least one local file (database?) on my phone containing the synced calendar file (on my server, using ICSSync)


Is it possible to copy files to PC when in download mode?

My LG E975 doesn't boot anymore after I tried to install CWM (6.0.4.5) with the help of ROM Manager (Method 1A from these instructions). I get stucked at the `reboot into the stock recovery` part and now the device doesn't work anymore. I get the message               Secure booting Error! Cause: boot certification verifiy      The available options are hard reset and the download mode. Recovery mode (`in FastBoot mode press 2x Volume Down and than Power`) doesn't work because the device doesn't get in the fast boot mode (`Volume Up + Power`). Safe mode (`Power + Menu button`) also doesn't work. Because I wan't to access the files (apps, data, ...) on the phone I thought if there is a possibility to copy the files if I'm in download mode? Or is there another way to access the data? PS: Has this problem happened because the bootloader was not unlocked?


Will switching to GSM only network switch off data access?

I'm using Samsung Note 3 N900 model and i want to make sure i don't connect to internet but continue to make calls & SMS/MMS. Believe this is opposite the query of others.


Nexus 7's screen seems to be dead [2013 / 2nd Generation]

When I connect the tablet to a computer Windows 7 detects the tablet and starts looking for drivers. I understand this means that the microUSB connector is working. I tried everything I could by holding the power button --alone, and along both volume buttons up to 15, 30 seconds... multiple times, connected or disconnected to the original charger and other ones. I also left the tablet charging for hours in multiple tries with different chargers (including the original one). Something interesting happens while the tablet is firmly connected to my laptop while I do the previous steps with the same buttons in the tablet, Windows make notifications as if the tablet connects and disconnects from USB. I get from this that the tablet could be "doing something" as starting up and possibly showing the restore menu, or hard resetting... though I can't tell because the screen is always dark no matter what I do. I think the screen might be dead, but not the MoBo. After doing anything I could by trying what official (and unofficial) documentation told me to do with the power and volume buttons, I opened the tablet to see if the hardware connector to the display was loosen. I disconnected and re-conneted it making sure it wouldn't be loosen and still nothing. My main question is how can I test if it's only the display that's broken and the tablet is still fully functional with a replacement. I don't want to spend on a new screen and the tablet still be unfunctional. P.S.: As it seems a "connection" still exists through USB to "something" from the tablet, although Windows never finds the correct driver, is it possible to access the internal storage and make a data backup?


Using PIN instead of a password for encryption on Galaxy S5

I have a brand new Galaxy S5 with Kitkat (4.4.2) and am required to encrypt it for work. I greatly prefer to use the PIN lock screen instead of the password due to the annoyance of having to type in the password every time you want to check your phone. My phone will ONLY allow me to choose "Password" for the lock screen type when I go to encrypt. However, my friend has the exact same phone as me, and is able to select both "Password" and "PIN" (whereas mine is grayed out and says 'Turned off by administrator, encryption policy, or credential storage'). I have restored the phone to its factory settings, and there are no 'Device Administrators' or user credentials installed. What exactly has caused my phone to no longer accept the PIN? Was there some update to the security settings? Is there any way to restore the PIN functionality? To be clear, I am not asking about separate passwords for encryption and unlock, I know that this is an Android issue that has not been addressed by Google, and I am not looking for Pattern, Swipe, or None, which don't work with encryption on any make or model.


Can I use my Windows anti-virus program to scan my Android device?

I have been researching anti-virus apps and before choosing one I was wondering if I could get the same detection by using my Windows anti-virus. I realize that an app will provide real-time protection, but aside from that, is there any difference in virus detection?


My device is grayed out on Google Play website

Recently I had some trouble with google play app - first, I was getting "connection error" when using wifi. I cleared the app chache, uninstalled updates and after I played with it a bit more, it completely stopped woking giving me the "connection error" also on 3G. I erased my device and installed CyanogenMod 10.1. Now the Google Play app woks great but when I go to Google Play website, my device seems to be out of sync - it is grayed out and the list of apps installed is out of date. How to fix this? Any ideas?


What does "Voice Command" "Unexpected server error occurred. Please try again." mean?

When I restart my Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100), I get an error message: > Voice Command > > An unexpected server error occurred. Please try again. > > [OK] This started ever since I download the trial version of (redacted) earlier tonight, but its still happening even after I uninstalled it. I've not accepted the Voice Command agreement. Whenever I accidentally activate it by pressing the home key the wrong way, I select `Decline`. What does this error message actually mean?


MTP file transfer: request to proceed, because "device can't play this" - how to fix permanent?

I have Nexus 7 and often copy vide to see on it, but every time windows asks for proceed with reason "device can't play this file format". Supported file formats is declared by media device, but when I copied video, I can play with standard player and with 3rd party. How permanently fix this?


How to upgrade Android 2 to 3 or 4 on GT-I9000?

All is in the title. I have got a GT-I9000 (samsung galaxy S) and I do not understand why I cannot upgrade the android version ? Why an android version is linked to a specific phone ?


Android Emulator using Hardware Keyboard has no "Umlauts"

I have the latest ADT installed and when I start the emulator I am not able to type, for example, German umlauts. I have tried to change the settings in android to German keyboard layout but that didn't change anything. I guess I have to configure this via AVD properties somehow, but so far I have not found a resource that explained what has to be configured where. The configured AVD is defined as Nexus One with Android 4.2 Any idea, guys?


Prevent update prompt

Is there a way _without_ rooting to prevent galaxy nexus devices from prompting that there is an update available. We have several devices at work that we would like to keep on a particular android version for development reasons and it is somewhat of an annoyance being informed repeatedly of the same update.


GPS problem on Samsung Galaxy Ace 2

I've written an app that relies heavily on GPS. It works fine on HTC and other manufacturers apart from Samsung. Does Samsung or more particularly the Ace 2 have a known problem with GPS lock? It works fine on my HTC One X and takes around 5 secs to get a lock whereas on the Samsung can sometimes take a minute or so if it gets a lock at all, which when the app is rolled out this time span is unacceptable. My company is to recommend 500 phones to the companies which the app is to be rolled out to, so it's very important that we distinguish whether it's a software or a hardware problem. I've found this thread on StackOverflow which points to a possible problem but the thread is 2years old. Samsung problem Does anyone know of a problem with Samsung? Thanks in advance


Data Recovery - Is the internal sd-card part of /data (gs4)?

On every other phone I have owned (with CWM recovery) when I did a factory reset, it left my (internal) SD card contents intact. I wasn't thinking and did a factory reset and deleted everything. As you all know reformatting a hard drive doesn't actually wipe the drive. From the looks of things the internal sd card is part of /data. So I took data's block device and did the following from ADB shell I'm not looking up the exact paths but I believe I determined the block device to use by looking at "busybox df -h"s output               dd if=/dev/*--PATH-TO-mmblk-WHICH-DATA-IS-ON/ of=/cache/img1.img bs=1M count=1024     tar cvzf /cache/img1.tar.gz /cache/img1.img     *Copy img*.tar.gz to network share on my comp with ES file explorer     rm -f /cache/img*          dd if=/dev/*--PATH-TO-mmblk-WHICH-DATA-IS-ON/ of=/cache/img2.img bs=1M count=1024 offset=1024     tar cvzf /cache/img2.tar.gz /cache/img1.img     *Copy img*.tar.gz to network share on my comp with ES file explorer     rm -f /cache/img*               dd if=/dev/*--PATH-TO-mmblk-WHICH-DATA-IS-ON/ of=/cache/img3.img bs=1M count=1024 offset=2048     tar cvzf /cache/img3.tar.gz /cache/img1.img     *Copy img*.tar.gz to network share on my comp with ES file explorer     rm -f /cache/img*     ,     .     .      I did this with all 10 or so GB of /data/ (forget actual size, but it's a 16GB model). I then opened these up in a hex editor and searched for known strings in my saved data (contents of messages from SMS backup & restore). I was unable to find my data. As far as texts are concerned I was able to find raw texts on my current device (not before I reset), My question is, is the internal sd card on a different partiton than /data/?


Music playback stops when the phone sleeps

I got a new Sony Xperia V (LT25i). When listening to music on the phone it stops playing music as soon as the phone goes into sleep. I have tried both Walkman player and 3 and both give the same problem. Clarifications:   * I play from SD card and internal storage.   * It is a new phone, there is no app killers running that I know of.


I just got a Pandigital eReader and I'm browsing the firmware options(official and hacks). What are important things to look for when choosing firmware? Is there anything important to look for?


How to set in-call volume

How can you set the in-call volume to be higher for Android 2.2, please? In the Settings options there's only these options: Incoming Call Volume (which I presume is the ringer volume) Media Volume System Volume (which would probably increase the in-call volume, but all the others as well) Notification Volume Thank you.


ADB device list empty, needed to edit build.prop

adb devices in the command shell gives me an empty list. I know this question is usually solved by: adb kill-server, adb start-server. However it still doesn't work. I had it working before because I put Cyanongenmod 10.2 on my HTC One X+. I don't know if this is related, but because some apps couldn't be installed on my device through Google Play I tried to edit the build.prop file on my phone. I changed ro.blabla = GB --> NL (because I thought maybe changing country works). However since then I can't do anything after booting because it keeps repeating "Trebuchet stopped working". (I can still boot to FASTBOOT) So my plan is to edit this file on my PC, but for this I need ADB to work. Any suggestions? Edit: Would be nice to let you know that I use Windows 7, but I also can use Ubuntu 12.04 in a virtual machine. Edit2: If I'm in FASTBOOT my phone shows up in Windows device manger as Android USB Devices --- My HTC Edit3: I can enter the standard Terminal Emulator and open the file with "su file build.prop", however it stays in Read-Only mode. Using "mount -o rw,remount /system" gives permission denied. Edit4: I got into the settings menu and indeed I didn't have root right and not USB debugging on. Now I got adb working from my pc.


Convert Tablet into idiot-proof PC monitor

I'm working on a new classroom space at a small college. The goal is to have a fully wireless lecturn for the instructor. That includes power cables: everything must be battery powered. This means sticking all the powered A/V equipment (especially the PC) off to the side, where it can be plugged in, and only including what is effectively a terminal on the podium. What does that have to do with Android? I'm glad you asked. I still need a display for the lecturn. I need a small-ish screen that can run on a battery for several hours at a time that I can connect over wireless to a PC. I'd prefer a dedicated monitor product, but since I can't find that anywhere, an Android tablet sounds perfect. So here's the question: how can I set up an android tablet to do this? I know there are a number of apps out there that support this at a basic level, but just the app alone is not enough. I need the result to be really idiot-proof. If at all possible, I want people to be fooled into thinking that the tablet is nothing more than a monitor: they wake up the tablet and the PC screen comes up with no additional touches, even if no one is logged into the PC yet. This also needs to function as (in some instances) the _only_ monitor for the PC. Kiosk support of some type would be ideal, as well. For what it's worth, I'm also exploring using a UPS (with the alarm disabled) with a traditional display and wireless dongle, but the android solution just seems much more elegant.


How can I connect two android devices to the same network over the internet?

Many phone functions (local WiFi-only games, networking, etc.) are only possible/are made much easier by having the two devices connected to the same network. I'd like to do this, if possible, between two Android devices. I imagine a VPN would do the job, but I'm not sure. How can I connect two (separated by distance) Android devices to the same network?


missed calls in Android not shown in log

I have a Samsung Galaxy Young with Android 2.3.5. Today I have been told that my phone rang while I was away and when I looked at the lock screen I sax that there has been this red band indicating a missed call. When I tried to locate the missed call in the phone/log list there was nothing. Is there any way how I can see who called me? Either to get the red band back on the log screen or too see who called in the log list? I did have a wrong date set on the phone but also checked this wrong date in the log list and there was nothing to find.


Lock screen of Nexus 5 during active call

How can I activate my PIN lock screen by default during an active call? If my proximity sensor turns the screen on during the call I frequently drop will accidentally disconnect by clicking the "end" key inadvertently. Nexus 5, 4.4.3, Stock Android/Nexus 5


For podcasts with a long name, it sucks not to be able to see the full name of the track. How do you see the full name of a track in Google Music?


How do I open a text file of any extension in Android?

I have several types of file on my Google Drive and on my SD card (.C, .ASM, .H, .INC, .LOG) which are all just text files. But I just can't view them on my Android phone because it says that there are no programs assigned to that file type. Dropbox would do fine if I could just assign it to open these extensions. So, my questions are:   1. Is there a way to assign any extension I want to Dropbox?   2. Is there a text viewer that will let me do that? I tried so many, but none seem to do it. Only this HEX editor https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tuba.tools seem to do it, but it won't allow me to view as a text file. Only in a split HEX/TEXT screen.


Phone slowdown after Jelly bean update

I have Sony Xperia P phone which is updated to Jelly bean when they rolled out the update. It came with Gingerbread and I updated it to ICS, as soon as I got it. It was running great. But it's started to give me problems since I updated it to Jelly-bean. Even the recent minor release didn't fix the slow down issue.   To give the example of slow down, I am getting Slow FPS and sometimes frozen screen for half a second whenever I play a game. Slow FPS is universal for all the apps. When I had ICS I could play games like Subway surfer without any problem, and now I can't play it due to low FPS. Sometimes the System UI gets killed, whenever I start any normal game (such as Samurai v/s Zombie defence).   I don't know if it's a universal problem or just my bad luck, but one of my friend who bought the phone with me, is facing the same issue too. Any idea how can I make my phone run fast again?


How to root phone without losing WhatsApp account?

I'm planning to root my Sony Xperia P, but there's a complication. Due to issues with my telco, I currently don't have a plan - my phone is practically just a Wi-Fi device right now, and in addition I lost my phone number. I'm afraid that when I root my phone and reinstall WhatsApp, WhatsApp will not be able to verify my device, leaving me no other option than to create a new account. This is not an ideal situation because I will lose the access to my chat groups and I won't be able to use WhatsApp until I sign a new contract with a telco. Is there a way to prevent this scenario from happening? My phone:               Sony Xperia P (LT22i)     Android version 4.1.2     Build number 6.2.A.1.100


HTC One recommended Cyanogenmod ROM?

I have HTC One (model PN07100 - 801n) which I've unlocked and rooted. However I'm having an issue with booting Cyanogenmod, and the boot screen seems to loop endlessly. At my last attempt I left for half an hour. I'm using TWRP to install the ROMs, and doing a cache/dalvik cache clean before attempting a reboot. The Cyanogenmod website lists many roms (not sure which ones apply to my model) and I've tried two; ![Cyanogen HTC One Device List](http://i.stack.imgur.com/6oftg.png) m7tmo & m7ul. cm-10.1.3-RC2-m7tmo cm-10.1.3-RC2-m7ul NB: I'm on T-mobile but T-mobile in the UK.


US Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet in India - mobile data

I bought Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 32GB from US andI am now in India. I have a vodafone 2G SIM. How can I connect this to my Thinkpad? And I have a M blaze data card. Can this be connected to the thinkpad ?


Cannot find unzipped files from WinZip Android app

I have installed WinZip for Android and unzipped a file. However, I cannot find the extracted files anywhere on my SD card. I always have to open the WinZip app and go to the last zip option to view all the files. Is there any option to view the unzipped files on my SD card or to select the path/folder before extraction?


Samsung tablet 2 10.1- why is the adaptor in two separate parts

We have just purchased a Samsung galaxy tablet 10.1 and there are no directions for charging - so we put the adaptor together to plug into the wall and it does not come apart - why is it in two separate pieces and why can't we get it apart? Thank you


After phone reset - how to download all my apps from google play store?

In the web front end all my apps are still there and I added the google account in my phone. Now how do I get the apps down to the phone?


why do some apps not appear when adding app to home screen?

I have HTC Desire HD. I want to add an app (ColorNotes) to the home screen to quickly launch it. But when I try to add it, it is not in the Apps list. Is there a way to add it?


Can I tether a Motorola Xoom w/o 3G to my HTC incredible phone?

I am considering buying a Motorola Xoom and would like to tether it to my HTC incredible phone for internet when there is no Wi-Fi available. I've already successfully tethered my laptop using either USB or Bluetooth and am wondering how I could do likewise for the Xoom? Do I need to root either device?


How to check the status of and enable HD Voice on a Galaxy S4?

I would like to know if HD Voice is enabled on my device. If it's not, I would like to enable it. There used to be a very simple way of doing this by dialing `*#0011#` and then following instructions given here. Unfortunately it appears that Samsung has patched this up now in the latest software version so it's no longer an option. My device is a Galaxy S4 Plus (GT-I9506) running Android 4.3. So now that this is no longer an option, what options do I have to check the status of and to enable HD Voice on my device (in case it's disabled)?


How to install a ROM in a MTK phone via FLASHTOOL

I have already tried to install a ROM in a chinese phone with the MTK 6582 processor (1,3 GHz). And I have tried with others processors like MTK 6589. When I connect the phone at the PC, FLASHTOOL doesn`t detect the phone. What could be the reason? If there was another posibility to install a ROM in a chinese phone I would like to know it (I have tried with CWM). I use windows 8, but I would prefer to use Ubuntu. I would like to know all the steps to install a ROM via FLASHTOOL, because i dont know the step in which I failed. The phone I used is Mlais MX28.


Can I set incoming calls to silent/vibrate, but still get an audible notification for texts? I'd like to be able to set my phone to silent for incoming calls, but still be able to hear incoming texts and other alerts. Is this possible? Currently (still :( )running Android 4.0


Why is my Samsung Galaxy phone automatically moving read Yahoo email to the spam folder? This usually happens when there is an attachment.


Android phone as a Samsung Smart TV remote

I have a verizon droid 2 global and a Samsung Blu ray player that does Smart TV. I got an app to control the Blu ray player for my phone which works fine for most things but I can't do volume control. The remote that actually came with the Blu ray player required I Configure it with the TV using the right TV manufacturers code like you would a universal remote before the volume and channel buttons with work. Can I do that with my phone? Does my phone hardware support IR- Which I believe is what that is right? The app itself does not offer this but perhaps there's another app I can Use to set up the TV connection and then the Smart TV app's volume will just work? Here is the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adi.remote&referrer=utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_term%3Dsamsung+smart+tv+app&pcampaignid=APPU_gL2HU_HjKZTNsQSY44GQCQ I'm pretty sure it's not the app becausei even using the remote that came with the Blu ray player I had to pair the remote to the TV like a universal remote using the TV manufacturers code - is there a way I can do the same thing with my phone and the TV?


How to take a screenshot on Android 4.4.2 on a Nexus 4?

I read that you need to hold the volume down button and power button simultaneously to take a screenshot. I've tried this many times and I just can't get it to work. Most of the time the volume lowers, sometimes the screen locks.


How to stop android phone from vibrate during the start up and the shut down?

When one turn on the phone or switch off the phone, the android phone will make a single vibration. I don't know whether if the phone is telling me that - Good Morning or Good Bye by using vibration, but what I would like to know if it is possible to set it to stop vibrate when I either switch on or switch off the phone? Using Froyo Android. Thanks.


Bluetooth HSP profile backward

I am deaf and use a cochlear implant and a hearing aid. I have a device called a "microlink" which acts as a bluetooth 1.1 headset (amongst other things) and transmits audio received via BT to FM whence it is received by tiny FM receivers attached to my CI and HA. This PHONAK Microlink device was expensive and works fine as a mobile phone headset (HSP profile), but when I had a NOKIA E series phone I could also play music from the phone's media player - which was fantastic! Now, I have a Blackberry and a Nexus 7 and neither of them will send audio other than a phone call via the HSP profile, I assume they insist on A2DP for audio. This is crippling to me, since I cannot now listen to music from either of my Blackberry or Nexus 7 without being wired up to it (or using a direct connection to the Microlink). I cannot believe in this age of backward compatibility that there cannot be some way of sending media player output to (mono) bluetooth HSP as used to be the case. Also, since the NEXUS 7 is not a phone - what the heck is the use of HSP on the device? (which shows in the profile list) - a nice port of Android, but why does it still think it's a phone!? I came across an entry in some list some time ago (that I can't find now!) talking about being able to enter some secret AT string or something to a phone which caused it to redirect audio (from its speaker) to HSP bluetooth - does anyone know anything about this?


Is there a widget for Twitter search?

I'd like to monitor Twitter for certain keywords. I wonder if there is a widget which displays live search results on my home screen, which are automaticly updated at a certain interval. I've tried almost every app in the store, but none provides this simple functionality.


Send SMS from PC through Bluetooth

I have an HTC Amaze with Android 2.3. Is any way I can send and receive messages on my PC via Bluetooth to my phone? I tried to connect with MyPhoneExplorer app, but its does not support HTC Amaze.


How to Retrieve SD Card Files via fastboot or recovery?

I have a Nexus 4 (LG E960) running rooted stock 4.2.2/JDQ39. The phone fell from a foot high and the screen cracked. The touchscreen no longer works. I have a full Nandroid (TWRP type) backup under /storage/emulated/0/TWRP which I want to retrieve to install in the replacement phone. I can connect via fastboot but I cannot connect via ADB (neither via Command- line OR Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit). ClockWorkMod v6.0.2.3 does not give the option to mount USB storage. **I need to retrieve those files. I need to either I connect via ADB (in recovery or use fastboot to enable ADB in booted up mode) OR I mount USB storage. What are my options?** PS: This thread on XDA Dev does not help in my case as I do not want to erase my phone.


Prevent entering PIN code before lockscreen

I have a Samsung Galaxy Mini. I'd like to know if it is possible to prevent the user from entering the PIN code before unlocking the normal pattern, since it recently happened to me that someone got access to my phone while it was charging and almost locked up my SIM completely by entering incorrect PIN and PUK codes. Thanks


Galaxy S2 X t989d firmware update - Kies crashes

I am trying to apply Jelly Bean firmware update on my Galaxy S2 X, but everytime I try to, Kies dies at 0% of the firmware update, without any error message. I tried uninstalling and installing Kies again. It is up to date. I also tried running it in Windows 7 mode and XP SP3 mode (I'm on Windows 8 64-bit). I did a factory reset of my cellphone, and still encounter the problem. Is there any alternative or way to fix this?


Does Google provide a global games achievements system like Game Center? or Xbox LIVE?

Does Google Play offer an achievement tracking system similar to Apple Game Center, Xbox LIVE, and Steam? For keeping track of achievements, game progress, time spent in a game, what your friends are playing, etc. Are there any other third-party alternative tracking system? with a huge base of supported games? I am thinking of something like Raptr for Desktop systems.


Should apps take up any internal storage when installed to SD?

I'm running very low on interal phone memory storage - I'm down to 5 MB of the 180 MB available. I understand that not all apps can be installed into SD card, and those will instead use up my internal storage. Luckily, those are rare. However, I recently installed an app that is listed as being installed _on the SD card,_ not internal storage. Even so, after installing it I'm now getting the "low on space" warning. The app takes up 16 MB, and I seem to remember I had a bit over 20 MB internal storage space before... So judging from the space, it looks like it's still taking up space on internal storage. So my question: **Should an app that's installed onto SD card take up any internal storage?** What could be causing this? Does the market store the installation files somewhere in internal cache or something as weird? Why on earth do I need to worry about apps consuming space, when I have gigabytes of free space for them on my SD card? _My device is GT-S5570 running 2.2.1._


How to change message vibration type on s2?

How can I change message vibration type on galaxy s2? After jb update it vibrates the same (basic call). In settings I changed for example into heartbeat, but it doesnt vibrate this type when I receiving message. And in message settings is only enable or disablle vibration... Thanks.


deactivate PIN-request after airplane mode

When switching on the phone, one is by default asked to enter the SIM-PIN -- which is a good security measure, to prevent "strangers" from causing you costs. Now the same applies when returning from airplane mode: one has to enter the SIM-PIN again. Which renders certain energy-savers useless: if an app e.g. enters airplane mode on signal loss (see: What is _Cell standby_ and how can I keep it from eating my battery?), it would be unable to return to normal operation without user interaction. I'm looking for a way to _selectively_ disable this: Have the PIN request active when powering up the device -- but not being asked for the SIM-PIN when returning from airplane mode. Please do _not_ confuse this with "keyguard": I'm not asking about the screen lock (PIN/pattern/password). Here I know my way around, as there is an API for apps to use (so I can e.g. temporarily turn this off with _Tasker_ ). I know this works with Samsung devices -- but I preferably want a device independent solution which works for all manufacturers.


Why did my battery usage on 3G grow with the Android 2.3 update?

There were different nice features followed by the official update of Xperia X10 to Android 2.3 like the sound stuttering, but the most annoying is the following. I live in the Netherlands and here it's nice to use 3g a lot to have internet connection whenever you need it. Both on 1.6 and 2.1 I never run into the problems with battery using 3g. Moreover, there were problems rather with WiFi which ate battery a lot. Unfortunately after I've updated the phone, things have changed. WiFi is working fine now though it seems to me that it's off when the display is off: it establishes connection for about 10 sec each time I turn on display. But when I turn on 3g for the night, on the morning the phone is out of charge. I don't think it's about apps using 3g, since:   1. if these apps need the internet connection, they will use WiFi as well, but if I leave my phone with WiFi for the whole night, only about 2-5% of the battery are lost for the whole night long.   2. in `settings->applications->battery usage` I can see that `Cell Standby = 35%` while apps in total are about `6%`. That gives an idea that 3g connection is rather expansive for my battery - but I don't have an idea why did it happen after an update on v. 2.3. I've never rooted the phone, so all updates were made in the right way. Hope someone can help me.


Android auto power up after getting minimum Charge

When my Samsung android phone is power off and battery is completely out of charge and after that connecting the device with charger it do not start automatically. Do anyone can give me a solution about how can i make my phone auto start after getting minimum charge by changing source code in system level. Please try to provide a solution for Samsung Smart phone android 4.4. Thanks in advance.


HTC People Widget - Improve Touch Accuracy?

I have HTC's people widget on one of my home screens. I like its functionality but sometimes when I touch a contact, another one gets selected. A completely different contact gets the green selection box and it starts to call them. With my luck this usually results in calling my parents at some ungodly hour. I've used touch visualizers to see if that area of my touch screen is having problems but all looks fine. The people widget is the only thing that seems to be affected. I've also tried removing and re-adding the widget. Is there a fix for this? Or a comparable replacement?


Why do I have to set lots of my settings again after a phone reboot?

For examples:   1. I have to set Input Method back to SwiftKey   2. I have to set what application I'd like to use when I clicked sms icon (I'm using ChompSMS) All these happens after a phone reboot.


Is it possible to use an Android phone in "disk mode"?

If I connect an iPhone to a PC it is not possible to copy files between the PC and the iPhone. I would like to be able to do this because it would be useful. What happens if I connect an Android phone to a PC? Do I see it as a disk or is it similar to the iPhone?


Can I install additional language support (Russian) on HTC Desire HD without rooting?

I bought HTC Desire HD and I want to change UI language to Russian. The issue is that I see in settings only English, German, Italian and French. Is it possible to add other language without rooting phone?


Is there a way to create groups of contacts?

On my old Nokia phone I was able to create groups of contacts. I found this very useful and had groups such as Co-workers, Neighbors, Doctors, Friends, Family, etc. Is there a way to do this on my Moto Droid? The only way I've found to group contacts so far is to mark them as Favorites, or create custom folders with direct contact shortcuts on my home screen.


Android Froyo (2.2). Why I cannot put letters on bluetooth PIN?

Please, I have a device wich I connect via bluetooth from my Samsung Galaxy S. The bluetooth device have a alphanumeric PIN. When I try connect it ask for PIN but my galaxy only let me to put numbers!. Android 2.1 let me put numbers and letters. Any suggestions? PD: Impossible to change the device's alphanumerical PIN. Thank you. 02/02/2011. Question solved. It was as I thought. Update 2.2.1 allow to put numbers and letters in bluetooth PIN(like in 2.1 version).


How do I make the alarm clock show confirmation toasts again?

![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/iK0l0m.jpg) My alarm status pop up bubble is not working anymore. Usually when you set your alarm it shows "this alarm is set for....." Is there a way to fix this issue? Using HTC ONE(M7) Thanks


Can't play video encrypted in NQ Vault

I can't play some of the videos encrypted in NQ vault. I didn't make any changes or make any repair to my phone lately. The videos just can't play after the encryption. What happened?


Rooted Nexus 7 v2: Using Tor and Adblock Plus

I'm having success using both Tor and Adblock Plus, although independently. I'm trying to figure out how to get both to work on the device at the same time. When successfully using Tor, I get ads yet adblock works when Tor is disabled. Adblock Plus 1.2.1 build 318 Android build KTU84L Orbot 13.0.7-BETA-1 My question is, have any of you been able to get the two to cooperate and if so, how?


HTC ONE last update. Bootloader claims tampered

I have an HTC One bought unlocked (i.e. no simcard) with Android. I swear on my grandma's tomb that I've never tried to tamper it (I don't even know what that exactly is, I thought that made only in very closed phones such as iPhone). It was updated to the last version until a couple of days ago I got a notification to install the last update. After downloading and clicking in install it reboots the phone and I come to a bootloader which says               tampered     locked     security warning      some other data and gives me usual options for reset. I have read online that this happens when one 'tampers' the phone, which I haven't. There are solutions to 'untamper' it online, but I am afraid that attempting any of those solutions As a side note: the phone was bought from HTC's US website less than a year ago, so it must still have the warranty running but I am not sure if I should contact them (I fear they say the warranty is invalid if the phone says tampered). I believe all the apps were installed from the Google App Store. I installed F-Droid because a friend recommended it, but I never used it. Any idea on how to get rid of this silly message, keep my phone under warranty and install the update?


How can I make my Android phone request (negotiate for) more charge from (with) the host PC?

Hello there is a wonderful Q&A here about detecting how much charge your phone is drawing from the computer host: How do you check how much power a USB port can deliver? In my particular case, my Galaxy S2 was drawing 96mA but my port could offer 500mA. I was wondering as a next step, how I can tell my phone to request from the host PC the ability to draw more than 100mA (500mA if possible) so that it can charge faster. Is there an app or Android setting I could use to make my phone ask for more power? Thank you very much in advance!


Enable the Android market on a kobo vox

Based on its cheap price, I'm considering purchasing a Kobo Vox. The only downside I see to it is that it the market isn't enabled on it. Is there a way to enable the Android market on it once I get it?


What is the best way to get pictures on your contacts with ICS (Galaxy Nexus)?

Before I bought my Galaxy Nexus I had a HTC Hero. HTC synced the pictures from Facebook to my contacts. This happened on the phone so when i activated my new Galaxy Nexus and synced it my contacts had no pictures. My question is what is the best way to add pictures to my contacts? I'd hate to go and do the manual labor and add a picture to each contact. Ideally Facebook would just transfer the pictures but they don't seem to want to do that. The solution dose not have to be with facebook at all but that is where most of my contacts have pictures.


Uninstall Stock Apps on Motorola Droid!

I need to know if I can uninstall the following apps without causing any adverse impact on the phone. I have already uninstalled FACEBOOK and TWITTER app. I am with Verizon and I am planning to uninstall the following. 1) Launcher - I use Go Launcher, so don't see a point in having this. 2) Amazon MP3 - Never used this app. So don't see any point in having it. 3) Car Home - This is an annoyance that I don't need. So have you uninstalled these apps from your Motorola Droid? Did it cause any issues?


How to force 2G/3G/4G?

I recently moved from Note 2 to Moto X. In Note 2, the 'Mobile Networks' page inside Settings had the 'Network Mode' setting with options: **GSM/WCDMA (Auto mode), GSM only or WCDMA only**. In Moto X however, instead of 'Network Mode' there is 'Prefered network type' which has the options: **4G (recommended), 3G or 2G**. Through this I can force 2G, I'm assuming, but not 3G or 4G (there's no 4G in India yet anyway). Is there any other setting or any app that can force only 3G (or 4G)?


Normal Internet surfing, without being redirect

Disclaimer: I'm new in the smartphone world. So, I have my new smartphone (LG5), I open the browser and I would like to surf internet as I do from my laptop. I go to google, search a site, for example a newspaper page, I click and... I'm automatically redirect to a page starting with and "m" like m.normal.site.addres which is the page for mobile devices, and which is often a pay-service. How can I see the normal web page without being redirect? Thanks in advance for help!


how to find application that is opening proccesses

When running `ps` as root within my device (HTC Desire HD) I see the following line:               app_132   18584 13586 0      0     ffffffff 00000000 Z ratc      Repeating hundreds of times. How can I tell which app is "app_132" ? UPDATE: O.k. I actually found out which app it was based on the class names listed at the end of first lines in the output of the ps command where app_132 is listed.               ps | grep app_132 | more      but even though this solves my immediate situation I still would like an answer to the original Q.


Play Store showing wrong HTC phone type

This was previously addressed for another device, but I have the HTC Inspire and my google account sees it as HTC Desire and won't allow me to download some apps. how can I correct it?


Where to find the official Cyanogenmod release notes?

Where are the official release notes for Cyanogenmod, in particular the 9.1 release? I wasn't able to find them.


Why do I need to remove my battery periodically to fix phone problems?

On my HTC MyTouch 4G (Android 2.3.4), twice now the diagnosis for odd failures was to take the battery out, wait a minute, and replace it. (The first failure was loss of network; the second was web sites only partially working, e.g. I could read SE sites but not log in.) Both times popping the battery fixed it, and my provider told me I should do this every couple months as "preventative maintenance". This violates my mental model. So, clearly, either my mental model is wrong or HTC and the folks at T-Mobile are having fun with me. I'm going to start by assuming it's the former. I power the phone down at least once a week. I think of this as being like rebooting a laptop computer; when it's powered down I don't expect the battery to be retaining any state. But if that's true, why does performance degrade over time? What is my phone doing with its battery during these times? Does periodically powering down do anything useful, like kill long-running processes? I tried Google and reviwed the "battery" questions here before asking.


Which Samsung smartphone models support LTE and are not susceptible to "sudden death syndrome"?

Does anyone know which Samsung smartphone models support LTE and are not susceptible to "sudden death syndrome"? Thank you.


Where does Android 4.4+ temporarily copy video files to when playing them over usb in windows directly?

I was trying to play some big video files (~3gb) on my device in windows while my nexus 5 was connected over usb. (usb debugging disabled) The video didn't play right away however, as it first had to copy it to a temporary location before playing it for some reason. Something then happened that caused my nexus to stop responding (screen turned off and the deviced locked?), and the temporary file transfer froze mid way. I was scared of corrupting something so i just cancelled the transfer (it threw an error, "the handle is invalid"), but my device was then totally unresponsive and stuck with the screen off until i held the power button for 15 seconds for a hard reboot. Now I'm afraid there's a large corrupt file sitting somewhere on my SSD, so I want to try and find it.


I uninstalled updates for Google play services

I uninstalled updates for Google play service and now I can't even use my Google play store, help me please I'm using a Samsung galaxy grand quattro


Where does Adidas Micoach loads music files?

I have a lot of music on my android phone that I want to listen when im running and using Adidas Micoach apk to trainning that I cant listen because Micoach doesn't list the music files on his player. I take a look and didn't find any option to load music from specific path on SD on micoach. Does someone knows where Adidas Micoach loads it's list of music?


What does the green/amber/red light next to the time remaining in navigation mean?

I think it's something to do with how fast/slow you're going, but some clarification would be nice.![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/FBNhC.png)


I cancelled SIM unlock and now I cannot unlock the device

When I inserted SIM card into my phone I tapped the "cancel" button, assuming that it would be possible to unlock it later. But I fear that my assumption was wrong. The device is a **Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8**. Sadly I cannot find anything in "Settings" to unlock the SIM. I have tried removing and inserting the SIM card several times, but it doesn't help. Somehow the devices remembers that I selected cancel. I'm not seeing any prompts related to unlocking the device. * * * I can see that the APNs page is empty. There is no Add button on it.               Settings -> Wireless & network settings -> Mobile network settings -> Access Point Names      * * *               Mobile network state     Disconnected      * * *               Firmware version     2.1-update1      * * *               Build number     2.0.1.A.0.47      * * *               Model number     E15i      * * * Is it hidden in another app or is there something I have overlooked?


What is the difference between running/installing cm7 off SD and EMMC for Nook Color?

I'm trying to decide whether I want to run CM7 off a SD card or run it off the EMMC (internal memory) for my Nook Color. I'm just not getting what is happening when I run off an SD card and when I run it off the EMMC. Also, the install instructions are confusing me. Here are two popular ones that people are using, I am wondering if someone care to explain to me what is actually different between the two. Thanks. SD: http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/nook-color-technical/13156-how- cm7-bootable-sd.html EMMC: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1030227 Thanks!


What is the default resolution of a wallpaper that fits the homescreen exactly in an Android phone?

On an Android phone the wallpaper spans across all of the home screens. So what size should pictures be to fit properly as custom wallpapers?


How to size wallpapers to not be cropped on Motorola Xoom WiFi

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What is the default resolution of a wallpaper that fits the homescreen > exactly in an Android phone? Hi I'm running EOS nigtlie #102 (although this is a problem no matter what rom) but how do I size images so that they arent cropped. I see alot about 5 screens and what not but I dont have the 5 screen feature never have since ICS. So what resolution should my images be so that they arnt zoomed when i apply them as a background.


Size a Wallpaper for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What is the default resolution of a wallpaper that fits the homescreen > exactly in an Android phone? I want to be able to design my own Wallpaper for my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. I have read on various websites what the resolution is via pixels, when I try to design for these resolutions i have to "crop" my picture and once I "crop" it, it looks blurry as if it set the quality lower as well. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0": http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxytab2/7.0/index.html?type=find Resolutions:   * 1024px x 600px   * 640px x 480px So, I guess my main question is. What is the correct resolution for this device? Why is it cropping all my images, even if they are set at 640px x 480px?


HTC Explorer wallpaper display problem

I have HTC Explorer, when I download a wallpaper from net and try to set it as wallpaper, the phone first asks me to crop it, so I crop it, but some portion from all the four sides of the cropped image is not displayed. And now the main problem, the phone has 320x480 screen resolution, I have a wallpaper from net with the same resolution, but the phone still asks me to crop it, while cropping most of the times I have to let go the image from top and bottom, the horizontal part of the image is available but vertical part needs to be cropped. More interestingly, I created a jpg file on ms paint on computer with 320x480 pix and transferred it to the phone, even then it asked me to crop it and after cropping when I saw the wallpaper to my surprise it was not what or how the original image was cropped. can you guys help me, thanx in advance.


How can I categorize the apps on my phone?

I'm downloading many apps but then forget about them. I'd like to be able to see all my "note taking" apps, "todo" apps etc. So I can quickly compare and discard those I don't want. Of course I'd also like all "game" apps so I can choose which game to play. How can I do that so it is automatic (maybe use the information in market?). Is there a way to tag apps so they can belong to several categories?


Google Play app doesn't auto-update

Ever since the new update of Google Play app, I couldn't get the apps to automatically (in background) update. But instead, they only update, when I open the Google Play app a few times I have auto-update and notificatoins checked. I have auto-update apps ofer WiFi only set. I have JB 4.1.2 and Galaxy S3 GT-I9300.


Using headphone out to hook an alarm clock app to speakers

I own an Archos 43 Internet Tablet running Android 2.2, and I am looking either for an application or configuration option to allow using the headphone out port (if it is plugged in) for the alarm in an alarm clock app. I'd like to hook my Android device to external speakers in order to make the alarm louder than the device's internal speaker is capable of reaching.   The ability to use the math alarm option would be nice, as well. I've tried the integrated alarm clock, as well as the free version of "Alarm Clock Plus". Neither of them seem to output the sound to the headphone port in their current configurations. I am not opposed to spending money if I know that it will work as a viable solution. Any feedback or solutions?


The WiFi connection on my Dell XCD 35 (Froyo) times out

I recently bought the Dell XCD35, one of the biggest issues I'm facing is that it keeps disconnecting from an established (and saved) WiFi network and I need to manually select 'Connect' for it to get on WiFi. I don't have this problem with my Galaxy 3, which I'm also using. And the problem persists even on other WiFi networks that I've tried connecting to. I've checked the settings (WiFi sleep, etc.) Also downloaded WiFi Manager app but no difference. There is no trouble while connecting, but the moment the screen times out, the Wifi connection does too! This is very annoying, because it used up precious network. Is there a solution or should I just junk this phone?


Android market doesnt show my app

Hi I have released android application in android market But my app doesnt visible to all in android market site. Even under the more app from this developer it doesnt visible to all.. why this happens? can anyone know whats the solution for this problem?


Bluez-A2DP as sink

I want to configure and use Bluez as an audio sink for my Android Based Car Head Unit, so that I can connect a smart phone to the Car Head Unit. The smart phone must work as a source of audio stream and head unit must work as an audio sink, so that when I stream from my Phone I should be able to listen to songs on the car speakers. The car head unit is android-2.1 and uses Bluez - 4.47. Has anybody already achieved this. If yes, please let me know what extra modules/application is required apart from Bluez to achieve the same on the Car Head Unit.


Does the Bluelight Filter for Eye Care app really work? Can you tell me why it is helpful to protect eyes?


Is the "Live" Streaming option gone in YouTube version 5.3.32 in KitKat?


App to download rss enclosures (just like a podcatcher)

Is there an Android app that is able to download rss enclosures? I want to setup calibre on a server to download articles from some newspaper-sites and converts them to .epub. Then I want to have an RSS-feed of those epub-files. Finally I want my Sony PRS-T1 to download all (new) epub-files that are linked in this rss feed. How would you do that?


64 GB SD card with Samsung s3 mini

I bought a Sandisk Ultra microSDXC card with 64GB to use in my Samsung s3 mini. When I put it in the phone doesn't find it (presumably); going to `settings` -> `storage` and scrolling down to the bottom it says               Mount SD card     Insert SD card      but it is greyed out, so nothing happens when I tap it. The SD card seems to work perfecly fine as a storage on my Windows 7 computer. Googling around it seems I might have to format the SD card to fat32 (I tried first reformatting it with exFat, the default, and also NFTS, to no avail). But that is not an option when using `right-click` -> `format...` on windows 7. So I try Fat32Formatter. When I start it it claims the SD card is in NFTS format (even though it's formatted to exFat). Trying to format it to Fat32 I get the error `Failed to determine the drive`. I also tried HP USB disk storage format tool, but when I start it all the options are greyed out and I'm not even able to select a device. Lastly I tried "MiniTool partition wizard", which indicates that the SD card is `(Bad Disk)` and doesn't let me format or do anything to it. I try using Partition Recovery Wizard on it, but that doesn't change anything. Any ideas?


Is there a Jabber (XMPP) client for Android that supports video calling?

I have searched quite a bit but still javen't manged to find a general Jabber client that supports video calling. There are a few that support sending video files though.


Get charge state remotely

I want my desktop to check state of the phone and warn me at appropriate time (calculated on my presence at the desktop, phone charge, time of day and other criteria). Is there a way to get my phone charge state remotely? What software/services should I use? As programmer, I'd prefer a solution that would allow to script criteria and logic myself. All I need are means to access charge state remotely say through Google API's or web-published information. I'm asking this question here as I believe there should be a ton of monitoring Android applications publishing state by various means.


How do I get more immediate word suggestions in Android 4.4 Kitkat?

On my previous phone with the Android 2 stock keyboard, when typing, above the soft keys there was a list of word suggestions as long as the screen allowed. In Android 4.4, there seems to be a maximum of 2 or 3. I know that you can press and hold one of the two suggestions on either side to get a few more, but this does not help speedy typing, as you may view these in vain, type a few more characters, try again, etc. Does anybody know if/how I can get more suggestions to display _immediately_ on the bar above the keyboard as the older Android versions helpfully did?


"Loading video..." seems to take forever on Android

For some reason, whenever I try to stream a video on my Galaxy S3 (running the latest stable Cyanogenmod 10) it takes up to 1 minute before it eventually starts playing. The exact same video on my iPad will load instantly on the exact same connection. Does anyone please know why this is? I usually play videos through the default app, 'Gallery' I think it is, but I have tried other players too (ie MX Player and Hubi) and get the same problem. Thanks!


Where do those profile images come from?

I looked into the contacts of my Nexus 10 with Android 4.4.2 and noticed that some of my contacts have profile images. It looks like this: ![](http://chaos.stw- bonn.de/users/mu/uploads/2014-01-24/Screenshot_2014-01-24-17-49-27.png) However, I do not know this image, nor did I put it there myself. Where does that come from? I checked the settings and saw that my Google Account has full synchronisation enabled. Do those come from there? I know that I deactivated some Google services but they kept coming back with Android updates, so I enabled them all again (why bother, if it does not work?). Did that activate synchronisation? I feel pretty angry since the tablet essentially leaked all my private data to Google now …


Turn off app update notification sound

Does anyone know how to turn off sounds for notification of app updates? Turning off notification sounds also turns off message tones. This is becoming really annoying as phone beeps every time an app updates!


Black screen ASUS Transformer TF301, what can I do to recover?

My Transformer TF301 is stuck at a black screen, well sort of a backlit black screen. I have tried Volume Down-Power (for 10, 20, and 30 seconds) no joy. VolumeUp- Power, no joy. Finally found something thin enough (staple in the end) to push the hardware reset button. No joy. Holding power is not shutting it off either. My son (six years old) is the only real user, and I cannot imagine he installed/rooted it. I see no visual sign that he damaged it. It is in a case as well, which should mitigate any physical damage he might cause. If I hold power button it goes black, but any other press and you get a backlit black screen. Nothing seems to budge it. What are my options to recover?


My Windows laptop wants to repair my phone, but my phone is happy

When I initiate a USB mount of my phone, Windows 7 tells me the disk is going bad and wants to know if I want to rapair it (Motorola Droid 1; FRG22D if that matters). I am assuming this is a problem between the two disk systems talking to each other (like when you try to mount any EXT4 partition with Windows). A) Is it really in need of repair? If so, should Windows be doing it? (Windows has no actual, practical problems with R/W of the drive and the phone is not reporting any issues or taking too long when remounting the SD card) B) If Windows is just spitting up irrelevant error messages, how should I mount to disable the error message? Is this is just an annoyance anyone else has encountered?


Rooted phone - Cannot remove some bloatware

I have an LG Optimus Elite (Sprint/Ting) thats been rooted. Since its a Sprint phone, it had voluminous crapware, which an install of the NoBloat app took care of a good part of it but I still have a bunch that weren't seen in the NoBloat screen. Several of them are obvious Sprint crap (SprintID, SprintMusicPlus and SprintTV & Movies) but a few are Google (GooglePlayBooks, GooglePlayMovies & TV, and GooglePlayMusic).. I know at least a few are going to suggest putting ClockworkRecovery and a 3rd party ROM on the phone. I'd really love to do that very thing, but am running into the problem where all of the info I've googled on installling CWR on a LG Optimus Elite calls out putting it on a partition that doesn't seem to exist on _my_ Elite when I do a "mount" .. I'm really shy about following the instructions that appear to me to be wrong.. The FAQ I'm referring to is at http://androidforums.com/elite-all-things-root/620742-faq-guide-clockworkmod- optimus-elite.html The Step 5 calls out "Type dd if=/sdcard/part_13_cwm_9_22_17_32.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p14 and tap the [Enter] key" .. According to "mount", there is no /dev/block/mmcblk0p14 on this phone. I've put CWR on my old LG Optimus V with no questions/problems, so assume I'm comfortable with the rest of this procedure... If anybody has input on either of these sub-problems, I'd sure appreciate a hand... Dave


Retrieve a List of Application Versions

I want to retrieve a list of installed applications on KitKat and I also need their version numbers. I know I can use adb shell pm . . . to obtain a list of all packages, but I need the version for each application. I want to use ADB instead of manually clicking on each app inside of app manager. Is there a command that will give me that information? Thanks.


How to get permission for overwrite files in /system/fonts directory in Android phone

I'm tryng to overwrite the fonts files (*.ttf) in my android device (Dell Aero). my new fonts are resident in the sdcard and I'm using the following command in a command shell (on the phone): cd /sdcard/MyFonts/ cp *.ttf /system/fonts/ I get a "permission denied" echo from the cp command. How should I do it correctly? Thank you


Half Rooted phone problem

I'm using Chinese brand called SYMPHONY W68 which runs Android Jellybean 4.2.2. I've rooted it & used Titanium Backup successfully. But when I did system restore, after that it seems to be half rooted. Titanium Backup or any other root access required apps doesn't work. It nither being rooted nor unrooted. Though still it's working well but I want to fix it.


Gmail app always says "no connection"

even though I have a connection and can browse or do other things with connections. This happens when connected to both 3G and WiFi. Did anyone have the same problem, or know how to solve this? the phone is galaxy s with os 2.1


Can I see whatsapp messeges on my computer?

Is there any app that I can install both on my computer and phone (Galaxy s2 plus) that will give me notifications about messages on my computer? It would be really nice if I could also see the messages, and even better if I could send replys directly from my computer.


Connecting an android phone through the wifi with proxy

I am currently abroad. I have internet on my PC via a RJ45 cable on Win7 PC. It works fine through a proxy (address + specific port). Now I want to use my smartphone but there is no wireless connection in my room ... So how to create a hotspot from my PC (which has a wireless card) so I can go online with my smartphone (which also has the wifi function)? I tried the virtual router solution manager and Connectify and the classical solution proposed sites (control-> Network and Internet-> Network and Sharing-> new connection-> ad hoc wireless network -> name + password + WPA2) then share the map. But without success ... I mean the Android phone says I am connected but I can't reach anywebsite with chrome or the preinstalled Android Internet browser. **Usually I succeed with this virtual router goal time is not working probably the raison de proxy application!** PS: If it's easier I'm also starting to connect my pc to the internet via usb cable. But rooter my smartphone as my smartphone procedure is complex ...


Droid RAZR - Is there any way to clear the numbers from the screen when using the dialer?

When I need to check my voicemail, I have to enter my password, of course. However, when I do, it displays it in big, clearly visible characters across the top of the screen for the duration of the call. I think this is incredibly stupid. Is there any way to clear it after entering it? EDIT: I do realize there is the option to hide the dialpad and input box during the call. However, whenever I need to use the dialpad again I need to make it visible, which then shows my password still at the top.


Nexus 7 randomly reboots and resets date to 1999

Twice now my Nexus 7 has randomly rebooted while it was charging and the date was changed to December 31, 1999 and the time has been changed; this time it was set six hours ahead. Does anyone know what's going on and how to stop it? Update: It just happened again today, 4/28/13. This time the time was set 2 hours ahead. It's been charging every time this has happened. Edit:   * I use the original charger and cable. However, the charging port is a little bent and I can't do a data connection to a PC, and it can be a little hard to get it to charge sometimes.   * I do not use any docks.   * My Android version is 4.2.2   * I updated the Android version myself using ClockWorkMod Recovery as I am rooted.   * I have 63 apps installed.   * I do not use task killers.   * I have not yet done a factory reset since I won't be able to re-root (see note about charger above) and it would take quit a while to re-download everything since I only have internet occasionally. I will do a factory reset only if it's the last resort. This isn't too big of a problem, just annoying.


HTC First - Not getting any Notifications for Phone, text or Voicemail. Only can see when Clicking on it

One thing I liked about my old phone was if I got a missed call, text or Voicemail, it would putt a number, or in a more older phone I owned, an Alert symbol, notification informing me that I have one of these. My HTC first is good, My first smartphone. But it does not inform me of a missed call. I have on my start up page of my phone my main 5 Apps, Contacts. Phone, Messaging, voicemail. and of course the shortcut to all my apps and phone stuff. I have these up there specifically cause that's what I use most. But when I get a missed call for any of those, no notification informing me :/. I have to go in each 1 at a time to see if someone sent me one, 3 out of 5 times there is nothing. I would greatly appreciate if someone can tell me exactly how I can get notification on my HTC first for my missed calls / text and messaging. Will greatly appreciate it!


Profile based on location(s)

I am an independent contractor who has trouble keeping his time sheet up to date. Is it possible to create a tasker profile or task to do either of the following? When leaving from this list of locations between a certain time and day of the week, remind me to make a note of what I did (possibly using S Memo). Between certain times and days of the week, record phone calls from this list of people and note how long the conversation is. Want to know if this is possible before buying Tasker. Most of these places will have wifi, but a few will not. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4. Have at it. Please let me know and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your patience.


Is it possible to update my phone without using Kies?

OS: Mac w/ OS10.8.4   Device: Galaxy Note   Android: 4.0.4 I want to update to Jelly Bean. Kies absolutely refuses to recognize the device. Tried everything including Samsung's tech support. They gave up after acknowledging that it was a problem with Kies itself. Is JB worth the hassle, since ICS is working just fine?


Why has my location history stopped working?

From the time that Google Maps updated to the newest version, my device (Samsung Galaxy S3) no longer logs my location history althrought I have turned it on. I have tried uninstalling updates and installing them again, turning off and on location history but it still doesn't work. Is there something I'm doing wrong or is it just some kind of bug? Anyone?


Can adb backup/restore be used to root a device?

I have read a bit about the adb backup format, and it seems quite straight forward. Is it possible to use `adb backup restore` with a specially crafted backup to root a device? If not, why not? The idea is to restore something to some place on the device that usually could only be there when the device was already rooted. Like the `adb backup` service itself. It must run with quite high permissions. So why not restore a special tool with appropiate permissions?


any application to detect sound tone?

is out there any Android application that would tell me **what sound tone** makes my Singing bowl?   * HTC Desire on Android 2.1


charging from power outlet or computer? to save battery lifetime

I realized that charging my HTC Desire (Android 2.1) takes longer if connected to computer compare to power outlet. Does it matter which method I use to charge in terms of battery life time?


Where does Amazon Music store files?

I have recently installed Amazon Music, I am a Prime customer. Music from my cloud has downloaded to my device (Galaxy S3) but I want to move it to my SD card. I cannot find the music files anywhere to move them. Does anyone know where they are?


Android phone restores to certain status everytime it (re)boots

I came across a android phone which has very very strange phenomenon that it restores to certain status everytime it boots or reboots. Apps installed and files saved will disappear and Apps uninstalled and files deleted will come back after (re)booting. I tried factory reset from Settings and recovery but neither worked. It seems the phone is still, and no changes can be done to it. I'm curious about how it became like this, and wander if there is a way to solve it.


device remains on just until by usb cable is connected to pc

Last day my phone turned off unexpectedly and I found that it wont turns on until I connect it via usb to my PC! other problem is with SIM card: operators network do not recongnized and device will turns off after some mintues if SIM is placed in device even I connected the usb cable. after this problem I wiped all data and installed CyanogenMod 10.2. my previous ROM was: CyanogenMod 10.1 Device model: LG-Prada P940


No menus on bluestacks (on WIN 8)

I've just installed the latest bluestacks (for the first time) on my WIN8. I don't see any menus such as configuration menus. the only thing I see is the main screen with all the apps. no buttons on the left, right, bottom or top. tried googling this problem and found nothing. and idea? for example, I've found this ![screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/NqV1I.jpg) on the web, and I see there are some buttons at the bottom, but on my device I don't have them showing.


All apps crash all the time

I have a Sony Xperia U which worked fine. I did not change anything lately. Today all apps crash on startup. Even _Play Store_ , _com.google.process.gapps_ and _android.process.acore_. The media gallery seems empty too. Whenever I start something, it crashes, except for opening system settings. When I connect my phone with my computer the internal storage seems completly empty - so I can't backup anything. Is there anything I can do to recover my phone and to keep my data like pictures, contacts, ...? * I tried the save mode, but the erros occur there too.   I tried to boot in Recovery Mode, but all button combinations did not work. I also tried in USB debugging mode using ADB, but that did not work too. * Since Play Store is not working I can't install any backup tools.


Use Android device as a barcode reader for PC

Is there an app that allows your Android device to act as a barcode reader, in such a way that it can send something like keyboard inputs to a computer in real-time?


Notification bar doesn't work anymore

I have stock (rooted) android on my acer lcona B1 A71. My notification bar is empty since I had to do hardware reset my machine by pin pressing with toothpick above the power button. I can't for example receive any file via bloototh - confrmation is required but there is nothing since my notification bar is 'frozen'. There are some things that still work: input selection when keyboard is active and wifi network name is allways correct. What's interesting i can toggle rotate/lock screen orientation but can't get into settings by pressing icon next to it. Have you got any clues what may be the cause? Which process is responsible for notifications? Maybe I can clean some corrupted cache files or something? I'm tech guy but not from android-world. I can invoke some shell commands to give you more data etc... Maybe there is some related thread on xda forum or answered question here that I've missed. Just point me to it if you know there is. Thank you.


Why is my phone vibrating incessantly during calls?

Yesterday, my phone started vibrating once every 15 seconds or so during phone calls. I'm running cyanogenmd 7 on HTC thunderbolt. I looked in settings and there is only option to vibrate every 45 seconds during outgoing calls and it is off. How can I get back the old behavior?


How to store data on internal memory on LG Optimus 4X HD

After first use of LG optimus 4x HD I set storing of photo and video files on a SD card. Now I want this files to be saved back on internal memory.But I can't find where I did this setting. Please help me.


Disable priority inbox on Android Gmail application?

I suspect that there isn't a way to do this, but just in case... Is there any way to disable Priority Inbox on the Android Gmail application? I don't use this feature and can disable it in the web based full desktop client(*), but I can't disable this on either the Android Gmail application or the mobile web Gmail client, it's very annoying.   * Gmail version v2.3.4.2    * Samsung/Google Nexus S    * UK / Three network Not for the first time I find myself wanting "Minimalist for Gmail™" for Android! _edit_ * after further investigation it would appear that my desktop inbox is set to classic, but I can still see priority inbox esque things in my messages like "Important mainly because of the words in the message." in the details of my messages. It may be that my Priority Inbox is only half-turned off, if that is even possible? I have removed a (second) work Google Apps account so I only have my personal email account on my phone and I have disabled IMAP on my Gmail account.


What steps should I take before giving my phone to be fixed in a lab?

This is similar to I have sold my phone on eBay. What should I do before I send it off?, but in my case I'm just handing my phone off to be fixed. I don't want to have to completely wipe or reset my phone, since it would be a pain to get everything back afterwards. Is there some middle ground, or another way to make sure some lab employee can't hack my Google account while they have my phone?


mounting google nexus s on linux at fastboot mode screen

I have looked at similar questions but could find an answer. Device: Samsung google nexus s i9020   OS: Android 4.1.2 The phone mounts when the OS has loaded and when there is an option to enable usb storage. I am trying to `root` my phone and boot loader is locked. I need to connect to my computer (Linux Mint) to run a program to unlock the boot loader. for some reason, the phone does not get mounted automatically anymore. log from a previous successful mount on OS load               Apr 13 20:20:25  kernel: [   93.795791] usb 1-1.1: >new high-speed USB device number 4 using ehci_hcd     Apr 13 20:20:25  kernel: [   93.889485] usb 1-1.1: >New USB device found, idVendor=18d1, idProduct=4e21     Apr 13 20:20:25  kernel: [   93.889489] usb 1-1.1: >New USB device strings: Mfr=2, Product=3, SerialNumber=4     Apr 13 20:20:25  kernel: [   93.889493] usb 1-1.1: >Product: Nexus S     Apr 13 20:20:25  kernel: [   93.889496] usb 1-1.1: >Manufacturer: samsung     Apr 13 20:20:25  kernel: [   93.889498] usb 1-1.1: >SerialNumber: 3630F20CB6EF00EC     Apr 13 20:20:25  kernel: [   93.951562] Initializing USB Mass Storage driver...     Apr 13 20:20:25  kernel: [   93.951755] scsi6 : usb-storage 1-1.1:1.0     Apr 13 20:20:25  kernel: [   93.951876] usbcore: registered new interface driver usb-storage     Apr 13 20:20:25  kernel: [   93.951879] USB Mass Storage support registered.     Apr 13 20:20:25  kernel: [   93.955427] usbcore: registered new interface driver uas     Apr 13 20:20:26  kernel: [   94.951743] scsi 6:0:0:0: >Direct-Access     Google   File-CD Gadget   0000 PQ: 0 ANSI: 2     Apr 13 20:20:26  kernel: [   94.953211] sd 6:0:0:0: >Attached scsi generic sg2 type 0     Apr 13 20:20:26  kernel: [   94.955200] sd 6:0:0:0: >[sdb] Attached SCSI removable disk      log from an unsuccessful usb mount during `fastboot` mode               Apr 13 22:33:07  kernel: [ 8051.407340] usb 1-1.1: >new high-speed USB device number 9 using ehci_hcd     Apr 13 22:33:08  kernel: [ 8051.500735] usb 1-1.1: >New USB device found, idVendor=18d1, idProduct=4e20     Apr 13 22:33:08  kernel: [ 8051.500743] usb 1-1.1: >New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3     Apr 13 22:33:08  kernel: [ 8051.500748] usb 1-1.1: >Product: Android 1.0     Apr 13 22:33:08  kernel: [ 8051.500752] usb 1-1.1: >Manufacturer: Google, Inc     Apr 13 22:33:08  kernel: [ 8051.500756] usb 1-1.1: >SerialNumber: 3630F20CB6EF00EC     Apr 13 22:33:08  mtp-probe: checking bus 1, device 9: "/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1/1-1.1"     Apr 13 22:33:08  mtp-probe: bus: 1, device: 9 was not an MTP device      `fastboot` unlock software waiting for the phone               ~/android/nexussrootICS$ ./fastboot-linux oem unlock     < waiting for device >      Can someone suggest how could I mount (manual/automatic)? Thanks


Where should I install cross-compiled programs and libraries?

I've been cross-compiling libraries and programs designed for Linux for my Android device. Given that Android has a very un-Linux-like way of structuring its filesystems, should I install them in directories other than the typical `/usr`, `/bin`, `/lib`, etc. one would find on any other Linux system?


How do I format my Nexus 5's /sdcard volume?

I have an encrypted Nexus 5, and I want to format `/sdcard` as ext4 so I can use symbolic links. What steps should I take to back up and restore it, and to prevent apps from trying to use it before it's ready (e.g. using the Android equivalent of single-user mode)? I've rooted my Nexus and unlocked the bootloader, but I haven't installed a custom ROM or anything else—it's still running stock Android.


How can I track my location and phone logs?

As an experiment, I would like to track the following things:   * Location   * Phone logs   * Text messages I have a Nexus 4 running KitKat (CyanogenMod, rooted), and I would prefer to export to CSV or something. Thoughts?


Can't enable NFC on HTC One X

On clicking the NFC checkbox in settings, it turns off by itself after about 2 seconds. It's a used phone which I bought from a friend more than a year ago and it's always been like this since it had ICS and it currently has Jellybean MR1.


How to prevent widget resize on unlock swipe?

After upgrading to 4.3, there is only a small portion of the lower screen that can be used to unlock the phone. The upper part of the screen engages what looks like some sort of draw or resize box with a pencil in the lower right corner. I think it is trying to resize the clock widget for some reason. This is very annoying since I never want to resize the widgets after they are set, but obviously, I swipe the phone a lot. Is there a way to disable this box and return the swipe area to the visible window?


S4 wifi not connecting

I have a Samsung S4 and when trying to connect to wifi it comes up with a "sign into wifi network" notification. When I click on the notification it takes me into the browser but the login page does not load. During this time, for about 30 seconds, my phone does receive emails and WhatsApp messages, etc., but after 30 seconds the connection is lost with no page loaded. This is a wifi network that I used previously about 2 days ago and normally I login to it with out having to go into a login page. I have tried re-booting the modem, forgetting the network, and re- booting my phone. Can anyone help please?


How can I remap the menu key to Switch App view?

I tried ButtonRemapper but it only offers short press functions and not the App Switch menu (on cm10.3 long press of home button activates the App Switch menu)


Samsung galaxy s3 mini defaults to speaker

When I answer the phone it has defaulted to speakerphone. I had the phone set to announce the caller. How do I make it stop doing that?


My Samsung S4 won't connect to my computer

I have downloaded _Samsung Kies 3,_ and the computer wont even find the device. I have tried different USB ports and nothing seems to work. I have tried changing it to a media device manually but I cant find the right spot. What else can I do to get the device recognized?


Does the API expose the ability to use multiple network interfaces simultaneously?

I'd like to know if it's possible for an Android application to transfer data via WiFi and mobile simultaneously, or any other network interface such as USB or Bluetooth tethering, _without_ requiring root privileges. Enabling WiFi appears to disable the mobile data connection, but I want to know if this can be overridden using only the API. I'm only interested in individual applications doing this, such as the possibility of multihoming- capable VoIP or Bittorrent clients, or other peer-to-peer applications, in order to aggregate throughput capacity, improve reliability, and enable seamless handover. All ordinary ‘naïve’ applications should behave as they do currently.


Show messages on lock screen on Galaxy S3

Is it possible to show previews of messages (as the iPhone does) on the lock screen on a Galaxy S3 running android 4.1.2?


Android apps on amazon Kindle Fire HDX?

Is there a way to use Google play or regular android apps to work on a kindle fire HDX? Any help would be much appreciated.


WhatsApp Group Chat: restrict posting to admin-only

Is there any option in WhatsApp that restricts posting messages to admin only? Others should not able post, but they should able to read the post.


Superuser does not show prompt

Firstly I need to say that I know this topic has been discussed many times but none of answers helped and I think this question is somewhat different than the others. I have tried to root my Android 4.2.1 phone trying various automatic methods, where all of them failed. Also rooting using `update.zip` does not work due to "Invalid OTA, missing scatter" error. However I am able to get root access using "`adb root`" command so I have tried to root my phone manually:   * '`adb root`' and '`adb remount`' commands to gain access to system partition   * downloaded newest su binary (version 3.1.1)   * pushed it to '`/system/xbin/su`'   * set suid and sgid bit: `'chmod 6755 su'` \--> `ls -l` displays `'-rwsr-sr-x root root 380532 2008-02-29 02:33 su'`   * linked '`/system/xbin/su`' to '`/system/bin/su`'   * installed newest Superuser from Google play (3.1.3)   * installed busybox (though this is not necessary if I understand correctly?) Now it gets interesting:   When I '`adb shell`' into my phone, I can use '`su`' command and automatically get root privileges ($ changes to # and I can access root's files), and it is logged in Superuser app with originator as 'Shell'. BUT when I try application that needs root, it takes long (10 seconds) and then it fails (I have tried 'Root Checker Basic' from the store). The Superuser app never shows any popup, also it is not in the log. It seems that it automatically denies all requests. So here is my question: Have I done all steps correctly? (maybe I am missing something very important) I am quite desperate right now (spent nearly 2 whole days trying to have this done), so I would even resort to solutions as editing some Superuser config files and enabling root access for app manually. PS: If you need additional info, just ask, I will try to fill information if possible **Further investigation:**   * setting auto-allow in Superuser does not work either    * running `su` from terminal throws exception: java.lang.SecurityException: broadcast asks to run as user -1 but is calling from user 0; this requires android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL or android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS. So I need to set this permission somewhere..


How to remove useless space after removing google now search bar?

Please tell me there is a way to get rid of that blank space that was left after I removed the google now search bar from my Moto G running 4.3. I managed to deactivate it via the apps' settings, and after a reboot the search bar was gone, but now my clock looks horrible being too low on the screen and the space where the bar was is completely useless now, it looks awful. I really don't want to root the phone since I don't really need it, and I actually like the GUI the phone has so I don't think I'd want to change anything with a launcher as I've seen in another answers.


How to know if my tablet is compatible to a later Android version?

I have a Pandigital Star tablet with Android 2.2. But now Pandigital have closed their business. I would like to Upgrade to atleast Android 2.3 myself.   1. Can I do it?   2. Should I do it? Will it make my system slow?   3. How to do it?


Force Android's default photo browser to display only images on KitKat

I have `Android 4.4.2 KitKat` currently on my ASUS Nexus 7 LTE tablet and I have two native photo browsers applications: `Photos` and `Gallery`. Both of them displays both images and video stored on my device. Is there any way to force them to display only images (as they names suggests)? Or the only option, is to drop using them in favor of some 3rd party real-only-photo-browser obtained from Google Play? (my photos and movies are stored in separate folders (photos in `Pictures/Photos`, videos in `Movies`), but even so, KitKat scans entire storage area and put everything all together)


Softbrick after Phone hanging. Rooted but Stock ROM on Nexus 5

I have a really big problem... I have my Nexus 5 for 2 months now and not it doesn't restart anymore. My phone is rooted and on Stock Android 4.4.2 and enabled developer mode (tapping that 15 times on the build number in settings menu) but I haven't changed that much. And it worked for over a month now. Since the last change in software or settings, the phone was rebooted at least twice. The last thing I have done was using the app OpenSignal to check my Signal coverage while playing some music over Bluetooth. Because I had enabled that visual feedback for touch, i saw, that my touch on some diagram in OpenSignal was recognized. The Music stopped immideately and the device freezed. Then I tried to reboot it by holding the power key long. The screen went blank. Then I tried to restart it by holding down the power key long. "Google" appears on screen; screen went blank. Nothing. This is repeatable. Connecting to a computer shows the "Charging" screen. This is repeatable. The tried to put the phone into recovery mode. By holding down Vol Down and Power for a quite long time i got that in that mode. than double Vol Down and Power. The screen showed a strange glitch. Like a gameboy that runs out of battery, the lines shifted inside each other. Screen went blank again. I still can reboot to the Google screen and get the charging screen. I hope it is only a Softbrick and not a Hardbrick. How can I get it working again? I just have recognized that sometimes after the Google-Logo the system goes to these balls but freeze before the first ball (Red one from left) could be seen completely.


What is the difference between AMD Appzone and the original Bluestacks app player?

i would like to know what is the difference between these two ? Is AMD Appzone just a launcher, or appstore, or what ? They have different UI, but is that the only difference ?


Wrong aspect ratio of contact images in AOSP dialer app

My phone has Jelly Bean version 4.2.2. The issue is that the AOSP dialer in the phone stretches the contact images vertically on the incoming/outgoing/on- call screen, like so: ![](http://i.imgur.com/OmlWGWym.png) ![](http://i.imgur.com/YAhGwtmm.png) Even the custom set images are treated the same way: ![](http://i.imgur.com/TdZiNGIm.png) I would like to know the reason for this behavior of the default dialer app, and if I can fix it?


Exchange client puts signature before response

I have a nexus 5, and I use the built-in exchange client for handling my work e-mail. I've noticed that when I send a reply, my exchange server adds my signature, but it seems to add it on top of my response text, instead of like my normal e-mails where the signature is after the response text. I've used Samsung's exchange client before and it ordered these two correctly, is there a way to do this on the Nexus 5?


Battery Sony Ericsson XPeria Mini Pro

I've a Sony Ericsson XPeria Mini Pro with Android 2.3.3. I noted that the battery ends really fast. I don't have enable GPS service, Mobile data, Bluetooth. Only phone and wifi. In less than two days the battery is drill out. I don't listen music and I don't play any games. I'd like to know if apps are closing correctly but I can't find any app which tell me which apps are runing (without mixing with the running services). My guess is that may be the services (facebook, what's app, etc) are trying to connect and if I'm not connected to wifi there is no internet so they will keep trying and trying... Could it be the cause? Thanks!


Is there a way to block access to or wipe my Google data for a lost/stolen phone

If my phone was ever lost or stolen, my only real concern is data and apps associated with my Google account, such as my Gmail, the ability to purchase apps from the Market, and maybe Picasa albums. Is there a way to block access to these Google associated programs if I change my password or do something else with my account? I would also be interested in any solution that remotely wipes my Google data. I know remote wiping questions have been asked before, but I feel that my question is a little more broad, in the sense of overall protection of data in which wiping is a possible answer. FYI, I'm running a Gingerbread-based ROM on my Samsung Galaxy S (AT&T Captivate).


Password Protect for Andorid mobile

I lost my android mobile, but I haven't logged out of gmail account, since using the device, I must log on. So if someone take it, he/she may access my gmail account. What should I do now?


I have lost my MOTO E

My device has stolen by someone,,, i need to block the Device as completely useless Find the following IMEI Details, IMEI No.: 359299053253550 359899053253568


How can I remotely wipe a stolen phone?

My phone have been stolen and I have many pictures on it, and secret things! How can I trash every thing on it through a Whatsapp message? I have not tired anything yet.


Is there any way to erase personal information from my phone that has already been stolen?

My phone has been stolen. I do not want the thief to have access to any of my personal information such as calls, texts, and information saved in the phones contents. Is there any possible way I can get this information erased from my phone?


Ive lost my phone how do i install an app on that stolen phone from my pc or laptop

Im working in the DRC an sombody stole my Samsung Gallaxy S4 from my car I want to block the phone so he cant use it any more


How to setup Google+ to instant upload pictures which take from Camera Zoom FX?

I like Camera ZOOM FX, but I want Google+ instant upload. How can I make them work together?


What's the difference between free and premium version of Aldiko Book Reader?

When it comes to epub format ebooks reading, Aldiko Book Reader is the best Android app on Earth and nobody will oppose it, as I think. I have been using it for 5 months and really satisfied. Now, I am thinking about purchasing its premium version in hope to get more useful features. But, I am unable to find what I'll get new with premium version. Its page on Play Store doesn't have anything about "Premium Exclusive Features". Please, help if you've used premium version.


Apps won't open links in Chrome even when I set it as default action

Got updated to Jellybean (4.1.2) finally last weekend. Also installed the Chrome browser. Certain apps, like Call Control, open links in the default browser, but don't make the connection with Chrome _even though I specifically clicked "Open with Chrome / Always"_ ... just nothing happens. Had to clear defaults in Chrome and go back to using default browser to open links from apps. Any reason for this? Any workarounds? I like the Chrome browser otherwise, but if it swallows link requests from other apps it's a non-starter for me.


There is inconsistency in connection from Android phone to Windows 7 64 bit PC

There are problems transferring files between my laptop and my phone. The symptoms I encountered are strange and I hope for a comprehensive explanation and solution to the problem ## Background:   * Computer Windows 7 64 Bit   * Phone Android 4.0.3   * Drivers are all up to date, using Windows Device Manager.   * Both devices successfully paired.   * Bluetooth is on. I will describe the steps of my experience in sending and receiving below. ## Sending file from computer to phone ### Method 1   1. Right clicked "Bluetooth Devices" icon in system tray   2. Clicked on "Show Bluetooth Devices"   3. Right clicked on Bluetooth Device (my only Bluetooth Device)   4. Clicked "Control" -> "Send files to phone"   5. Clicked "Browse Files..." -> Chose my file -> Clicked "Send"   6. Sending Dialog popped up   7. On my phone, was asked to authenticate, clicked yes   8. Sending complete. In the above steps, sending is SUCCESSFUL. ### Method 2   1. Right clicked on the exact same file I successfully sent above   2. Click "Send to -> Bluetooth"   3. Bluetooth Send Wizard pops up   4. Clicked "Next" -> Selected Bluetooth Device -> Clicked "OK"   5. Displayed Error `Bluetooth device not found. Please verify that your Bluetooth device is properly connected and turned on`. In these steps. sending is NOT successful. Please help me identify why. ## Next, I will move on to sending file from phone to computer: ### Method 1 Using the exact same file on phone, tapped "Send via Bluetooth" -> On the phone displayed `Bluetooth share: Sent 1 failed`. On the computer nothing happened, no notifications at all. In these steps, sending is NOT successful. ### Method 2   1. Clicked Start button -> Typed "fsquirt" in Run   2. Bluetooth File Transfer dialog popped up -> Clicked "Receive files"   3. Displayed `Waiting for connection`   4. On phone, tapped the same "Send via Bluetooth" -> Bluetooth File Transfer on computer shows sending progress -> Sending complete. In the above steps. sending is SUCCESSFUL. ## Question: Can someone explain to me the discrepancies in my experience in sending and receiving between the computer and phone? The 2 devices are obviously connected and sending is possible, so why does 1 method work while another does not? What happened? Edit: I shall refer to the above sending and receiving methods as Sending 1, Sending 2, Receiving 1 and Receiving 2. When 'Control' dialog box with the "Send files to phone" option is opened,   * Sending 2 becomes SUCCESSFUL   * Receiving 2 becomes NOT successful.


Is there a way to sync a WebCal to "My Calendars" in Google Calendar

Currently I subscribe to a few WebCal links that a sports league I play in provides, so if my games get rescheduled, my calendar will always be up to date. I would like to receive notifications for these events in Google Now, though. My research shows that Google Now only reads from the "My Calendars" section in Google Calendar, and any WebCal link you subscribe to will show up in the "Other Calendars" section. Is there a way to have a WebCal show up in the "My Calendars" section? If not, is there a utility that can possibly sync the individual events from a WebCal into my own calendar so that Google Now can read them?


No "delta updates" in Google Play Store on Android 4.1+

I have noticed that since updating my Asus TF300T to Android 4.2.1 (official stock rom) I no longer receive **delta updates** (i.e. where only changes are downloaded instead of the complete file). Before the update it worked perfectly (on Android 4.1.2). The device is NOT rooted. I have tried resetting the store's data, rolling back the store updates, and disabling the new app auto-scan. None of these worked :( Is anyone else experiencing this on the Asus tablet, or any other Android 4.1+ device? Update (29 Mar 2013): I have been checking this every day since posting, and finally today it seems that delta updates are working again. I guess it was a server side problem because the store was not updated on my device and I made no other changes anywhere. Update (30 Mar 2013): And today I'm back to full updates :( This does seem to be a server side issue though; not sure if it affects any other versions/devices. If anyone on any 4.1+ build (any device) could indicate whether they have problems with it that would be great :)


How to remove syncronized photos from facebook

I have a Galaxy Note II and I syncronized my Facebook gallery by mistake. I've tried to disactivate the sync from the Settings (Settings > Account) by unchecking the "Sync gallery" option but the photos still remain in the phone gallery. I can't even remove them from gallery beacuse there's no option shown. Thanks in advance.


Disabling System Apps that have been updated and User apps [No Root]

How can I disable system apps that have been updated through the Play Store without doing "Uninstall Updates"? For instance, Maps is a system app, which has been updated. How can I disable it without uninstalling the updates? I would also like to know how to "Disable" User Apps, without Root! My device is a Sony Xperia U.


How use call a local server by name rather than IP?

I've started MAMP on my computer and I'd like to make a GET call from Android app. I'd like to access the computer by it's name(e.g. computer.local:8888) rather than the computer's ip. On the computer if I open Chrome and type `computer.local:8888` it works as expected. On the phone this fails, but typing it's local ip (`192.168.1.141`) works. So, is it possible to access a local http server by a name rather than ip ? If so, how ?


How to limit data usage of individual apps?

There are many apps out there to limit data usage of _entire_ system. Using Firewall, I can block an app from accessing Internet, too. But, I don't want these. I want to limit data usage of individual apps. e.g. - AppX should be firewalled if it comsumes 1GB within a day or month etc.   How can I achieve this? I am rooted on ICS. I have tried to use Tasker but without luck.


Where are TWRP backups stored on SD card? Had to un-root

I had to un-root my LG G2 Verizon because recovery got corrupted. I created a TWRP backup some time ago from within its recovery and it was stored on the internal drive. I did a system reset, and then un-rooted by going back to stock image. Did the system reset delete that backup file from my SD card? If not, what location is it under?