MTP sync on LG Spectrum --- kill with extreme prejudice

I have an LG Spectrum, running ICS, and I always keep the USB Connection Type on Charge Only. Lately, for some evil reason, whenever I connect the USB cable to a computer, it bloody ignores my setting and decides to do Media Sync (MTP) instead. I've searched for (and will continue to search for) ways to prevent this, but I've not found much, and what I did find didn't apply to my situation. (E.g., I couldn't Stop MTP in Running Apps, because it wasn't there.) I don't know the MTP is, but I want it off my phone completely. I don't want the blasted sync. Ever. Any ideas?


Wi-Fi calls with Csip simple

I am testing Wi-Fi calls with Asterisk, a SIP server. I tried using CSipSimple and mizurdoid. In both the cases the voice path establishes very rarely Most of the time no call goes through. After thee call the CSipSimple says unexpected error and recommends force close. I am using Samsung Galaxy Y. Please advise.


CyanogenMod logo loop

My mobile, HTC One X was on CyanogenMod 10.1 which received a update **cm-10.1-20130304-EXPERIMENTAL**. Once the update package download is completed, I tried to update it via update settings but it restarted on recovery mode and restarted without being updated. So, I installed the update package via TRWP and once the update installation is completed, the phone restarted and the cyanogenMod logo is on loop. Any suggestion ?


Differnce in between Android 4.2.2 and 4.2.1

Just updated my HTC One X from **cm-10.1-20130119** to **cm-10.1-20130304-EXPERIMENTAL**. The only difference I noticed is my android is now on **4.2.2** from **4.2.1**. Can anyone list me difference in between them ?


Install SSH Server or other terminal viewer for HTC X one

I'm trying to set a SSH server in order to execute and download and upload files into my HTC One X. I tried Dropbear. and Dropbear 2 but they both failed. Can I do it without rooting my htc? Guy


Making a NANDROID backup of a device with broken touchscreen

This is the first of a series of questions about "the broken tablet saga". Basically I have an Acer A500 with broken touchscreen to get ready for warranty. I won't ask all of my questions in a single topic. I want to make a full backup of my tablet without using the touchscreen. The tablet is rooted. How do I - **without using the touchscreen** \- make a NANDROID backup of it to be restored on the replacement device Acer will hopefully send to me? (Or just to restore the repaired tablet) I currently don't have the device in my hands. I suppose it is equipped with the classic ClockworkMod recovery. As a backup plan, I would like to know what can I do to install ClockworkMod without touchscreen support. I'll have the device in my hands in a few hours. I would like to be prepared for that (including downloading any additional software or firmware from an unlimited data connection) [Update] I must install CWM **without** using Acer Recovery Installer. I can't find a link to a binary and instructions on how to flash a recovery (there are plenties of tutorials for download mode on Samsungs)


How to view iTunes U without iTunes?

I want to view Stanford's iOS programming course. How can I see it without installing iTunes on my PC and on my Android mobile device?


Why does my Droid RAZR play the new email notification when I visit my inbox on my PC?

This is truly a mystery to me. When I get new email, it's normal for me to receive an audio notification on my Droid RAZR. However, when I visit my Gmail Inbox via my browser on my PC, my Droid RAZR plays the notification sound. I'm not even really sure how it knows what I'm doing. I realize it's connected to Gmail, but it's still quite strange. This morning I sat down at my computer to find I had several new emails. I began reading and managing them in Gmail (on my PC), and during this time my phone notified me of new email at least 3 times, yet I didn't actually receive any 'new' email at that time. It was all because I was going to my Gmail Inbox. How does my phone know that I've done this? Sometimes I don't even really have to DO anything. If I already have a browser tab with my Inbox, and then at some point I simply go to that tab and there happens to be new email in it, within a few seconds my phone will notify me. It's quite bizarre. What is the explanation for this? **Recent example:** I was just browsing the internet on my PC when I noticed I had some incoming emails (my phone played the audio notification, and I also can tell via my gmail notifier app in my system tray). I was watching YouTube videos at the time. After a few minutes I left YouTube and went to gmail.com, to my Inbox. I clicked to view the first unread email there. During this process, my phone played the incoming email audio notification not just once, but twice. This is before actually doing anything with any email. All I did was view it. I really don't understand why/how this happens. **Update to recent example:** After updating this post with the recent example I just gave, I went back to my Inbox tab (yes, I had left my Gmail Inbox open in another Firefox tab). When I went to the tab, which still contained a couple unread messages as I had not viewed them all yet, my phone played the notification AGAIN. I really want to know why this happens.


Terminal or ADB command to force-stop applications

What is the terminal or adb command to force-stop an application? Like for freezing we use `pm disable application_name`.


2G disconnects Frequently

I have Intel XOLO (X900), I use a Airtel data connection(India). The network in my mobile 2G disconnects whenever I go home(at home there is poor network coverage). After I come out of my house, still the 2G is not enabled,even after enabling the mobile data multiple times. Every time I had to switch off the mobile and then start to get the 2G connection. Any idea on what's wrong?


How to show "sent" timestamp in messages app

With both my previous HTC One S phone's default OS and the cyanogenmod I put on it a few months later, it was possible to choose the time stamp that shows under received messages in the default messaging app. Specifically, you could choose between displaying the timestamp of the message when it was sent, or when you received it. I now own a Samsung Galaxy S4, and the messaging app shows the timestamp that you received messages. I really would like to see the timestamp that the message was sent at here instead. But I can't find an option for it. Is there a way, and if so, how?


Folder turned into file?

Normally "DCIM" is a folder in which all photos that were taken with camera are stored. When I tried to take a photo with Google Camera, the app instructed me to insert a sd card before taking photos (Nexus 5 doesn't support sd cards). I know that Google Camera also works without sd card, because it had been working before something messed up my Nexus's rom. I was looking with X-plore and ZArchiver and in both of them the folder "DCIM" appears as a file with a size of 0 bytes. I cannot delete this file, open it with an editor (Jota+) or create a folder with the same name and it is the only folder/file that is affected. I'm using a Nexus 5 with Android 4.4.4 without any modification (like Cyanogen or root) **Does someone know what could have happened to this folder and possibly how to restore the folder or delete the file without root or factory reset?** (If there's a way to delete this file, it wouldn't be a problem , because there wasn't a single photo inside before this happened.)


Crystal Audio Tablet is not booting

I am experiencing the following problem with my tablet. Two days ago, I opened it for a 10 minutes job in the Web. The next day, the laptop wouldn't boot, it is stuck on the very first stage of the boot process, where it shows the android bot logo infinitely. The tablet, has only two hard buttons, so I presume I need to hold both pressed to get into recovery mode, but it wont work either. In general, what other options do I have, in order to boot it again? I don't have non-recoverable data, so even the more aggressive actions, will work for me.


SIM lock question

I intend to buy a new sim-unlocked at&t LG G2. So I want to know is there a possibility that an update will ever relock it again? Am I free to root it and install custom roms without relock concerns? And could someone please explain to me the whole "Baseband processor" thing? Doesn't an official system update always install a new baseband version (firmware ) automatically ? And can this relock the phone ?


Using Android as network server

I want to use my Android device as a network server. In the same kind of way you would make it a Wi-Fi hotspot, but I don't want to allow connected computers to access the internet, I would like them to be able to communicate together. Possible uses:   1. Playing games via LAN (e.g., Quake)   2. Allow computers to share files   3. Bonjour (Macs)   4. etc... Is there any way to achieve this? Any apps out there that will set up a wireless network server?


Android /d folder

On all of my devices there's a folder called /d on two of my devices it's full of folders, on the other it's empty. What is the /d folder? What is it for? And why is it empty on one device?


Is there a way to edit Google Documents with Android

Is there a way to edit Google documents from an Android device?


SD Card not working

I have bought a new samsung 16 GB yesterday. and installed Froyo. I plug my 4 Gb SD card which I was using in my previous Nokia Cell Phone. but SGS is not picking it up. I detached it and put it back in Nokia its working. can anyone tell me whats the problem. any difference in file system.?? Thanks & Regards Imran Zaidi


Looking for a launcher similar to Launchy, Synapse or Kupfer (with type to find and launch app feature)

When using a normal computer I like to use a launcher to quickly launch applications and perform other tasks. Examples of such launchers are Quicksilver, Launchy, Gnome-Do and Kupfer (which I currently prefer). The power of these launchers is that you can easily open them with a shortcut, type a few characters to find the application and press enter to launch it.   I'm looking for a similar app for Android (I'm using a Nexus 7 with 4.2). I already found a few solutions, but they all have small shortcomings, so I'm still looking for the perfect solution:   * Quickdroid: This Open Source app can search apps, contacts, music and a few other things. It also provides a 'quick launch' by adding a permanent notification to open Quickdroid. However it still feels as not fast enough, as you have to open the notification drawer, search for the quickdroid notification and touch it.   * FAST App Search: This is a much simpler app (also Open Source), which only searches apps (no contacts etc, so that's it's weak point). It can however be configured to launch when dragging the home button from the bottom up to the center of the screen, thereby replacing Google Now.   * Google Now: When dragging the home button up, the Nexus 7 will by default launch Google Now. This actually searches for apps, music, contacts etc and applications can add 'catalogs' to it. So in fact this is pretty much what I'm looking for. The problem here is that (1) After opening Google Now you need to tap the search field before you can start typing, (2) because of the google search suggestions, the actual matching applications are hidden behind the onscreen keyboard and (3) to really search all the 'catalogs' you need to tap 'search tablet'.   * Google from homescreen: I can also press the google search button on the homescreen of the Nexus 7. The result is similar to opening Google Now, except that the search field immediately gets the cursor-focus. This obviously adds another step because you have to make the homescreen visible, and doesn't solve the search suggestions. Is it possible to configure the 'drag the home button up'-action, to launch the google search, with the search field focused and immediately in tablet- search modus? This certainly feels like the best solution as it is already part of Android and apps can extend it by adding content.   Or are there other similar apps that can be configured to launch by a single tap/drag and search for apps, contacts, music, etc?


What encoding is text messaging in?

The reason for the question is that I have a friend with an iPhone who sends emoticons, and I receive them as a single rectangular box. I wonder if it's an encoding problem.


Prevent complete charging?

I'm looking for a way to prevent my phone from completely charging every time it is connected to my computer. I want to reduce the battery's capacity loss, as it is non-replaceable, and it seems to me that keeping the maximum charge at around 50% to 60% would be ideal. This chart, from this site, suggests that the benefit would be significant.               Capacity at    Discharge     full charge    cycles          100%           300 – 500     90%            600 – 1,000     70%            1,200 – 2,000     50%            2,400 – 4,000


With Maps 6.12 Latitude seems to have vanished?

After updating, the Latitude widget seems to have vanished. And from Maps, I can't get to my Latitude friends anymore. I can't find any notes about this online, in reports or on Google pages. In the comments in the Play Store, others have mentioned this as well. Is there a way to get this back, or is it running still in the background? Some sort of release note?


Android Virtual Calls Assistant?

I want to know if it is possible to do the following: **1.** When "Unknown" calls, after a few seconds audio recording starts and asks caller to recall but with identified number this time. Otherwise there is no other way to reach recipient. **2.** When not answering for a long time, audio recording starts and tells that recipient is busy. I want to hire 2 professional voiceovers to voiceover all the above on 2 different languages. Is this all possible? Thanks!


Getting crash while deleting mesage?

I am using LG P500 Optimus one, recently upgraded to Gingerbread. Sometimes when i read any messages and delete the same, Messaging service crashes with a Force Close error, how to rectify this problem.


can i use my android phone as a bluetooth receiver for my pc

is it possible to connect my phone with usb cable to my pc and use the phone as a Bluetooth receiver


Are there any performance issues after upgrade from Android 2.1 to 2.2?

I have Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000, now I want to upgrade its OS from 2.1 to 2.2. However, through Google i have found that many people are facing performance issues after the upgrade. Does anyone have experience with this, and can you tell me how to get 2.2 to perform well?


How to show own photo in SMS conversation?

How can I show my own photo profile icon in SMS conversations? I cannot find where to set it.


Why my photos end up half dark?

Sometimes my motorola milestone camera goes crazy and starts out to take photos half dark. I noticed that it only happens when flash is on. Also, I've seem this happening when the battery is low (~20%), or the system is slow. As an example, this is a photo I took minutes ago: http://twitpic.com/2q65bs


How can I connect my Samsung Galaxy S to a television?

My Samsung Galaxy S has settings for TV-out, but I don't see anywhere to plug any cord from the phone to the TV. How can I connect it to my TV?


Galaxy s2 bluetooth stopped working suddenly

I have samsung galaxy s2. The bluetooth of the phone has stopped detecting any bluetooth devices around. It was working fine till last night. The phone got switched off during night due to low battery. When i charged it in morning and tried to connect the bluetooth. It turns on and when i do **scan devices** , it says **no bluetooth devices found** although there are bluetooth devices present. Please help Thanks


Why is my tablet storage almost full?

My Galaxy Tablet 10.1 has almost 14 GB of storage. Currently, it's about 13.5 GB full of stuff, but I have no idea what. Recently, when I have tried to install some apps, I get an error saying there is not enough space. I have tried to clear out all unneeded apps, and cleared the data from apps I do have. For example, the Firefox app had the most data, at about 100 MB, so I cleared it out, but the difference was negligible. All my downloaded apps combined are nowhere near 1GB in total. My device is rooted, and I have ES File explorer, so I went looking to see if there were any log files taking up space, but after extensive searches, I can't find any log files more than a few kilobytes in size. I can't figure out what is taking up all the space on my tablet. How can I clean it up?


Complete incremental phone sync

I have two samsung galaxy s2 models and I want them to sync with each other completely, either over wifi or usb. I usually only use one at a time. Is it possible or is there an app already for that?


Rooting Emdoor EM79 c -NFC tablet

I have an Emdoor EM79D NFC tablet which is locked. I would like to root the device. I am able to get the adb shell but not able to use `sudo` nor `su`. Is there any way to root the device? I also tried with Superoneclick software in Windows but I don't have the driver for the tablet. **USB-ID : 18d1:4e22** Android: 4.0.4


Is my phone "Bricked"?

I have a ZTE Flash by Sprint, I bought it from a side shop for a reasonable price, which there they also flashed my phone to Cricket's cell phone service. After a week of using it, the screen went from blue to black, it was completely turned off. I tried to take the battery out to see if that would help at all, but the screen still stayed black.. it didn't even power orn.. the only thing that comes on is the battery light when I insert the charger in, but the light stays at red and it flashes. Could my phone be "Bricked"? If so is there a possible way I can "Un-Brick" it! I fell in love with this phone after a week and im dying to get answers & it will be very convient for me so I can save money ! ( :


How can I download Android apps by scanning the barcode?

I see all these apps that can be downloaded by scanning a barcode. The question is, how do I actually do this? What app do I use to scan the barcode and install an app?


How can I stop the Music app from launching when headphone is plugged in?

I have a Moto Droid, running Android 2.2 (Froyo), although this behavior also existed on 2.1. Whenever I plug something in the headphone jack, the Music app will start up (sometimes with a bit of a delay) and start playing something (generally Christmas music). More often than not, I'm plugging in headphones to use Google Listen to listen to podcasts... if Listen is already running, I may end up with both apps playing at the same time. The Music app doesn't seem to have any settings that would affect this behavior. Is there some way, short of deleting all of the music so that there's nothing _to_ play?


What's causing the Sirius XM app to stutter even with a good 3G signal or WiFi connection?

More often than not, the Sirius XM app has trouble streaming content when the screen turns off - it will replay the same buffered audio in a loop (usually 20 or 30 seconds worth) until I turn the screen on and unlock the screen. This happens even when using WiFi - when going 8 feet to my PC (where the wireless router is) and logging into the XM Radio Online site, there are no problems streaming content. Is there a way to give network priority to an app when the screen is off? Is this a common problem with other apps? I have an HTC Droid Incredible (with the 2.2 update).


How do I get rid of the draft message that shows up when I try to respond to an SMS?

When I read a text and go to respond, for some reason there is 1/2 of a text that I sent a long time ago still in the reply text box and I have to erase it every time. How can I fix this?


Is there an application which let me crop a picture on my device into the correct size to use as wallpaper

Do you know of **software** which can **crop a photo** or an image **into the correct size to act as wallpaper** ? Now, if I download an image from the net and try to use it as a wallpaper ( _long pressing an image in a web browser, let's you use it as a wallpaper_ ), it always uses the top of the image. Depending on the picture, this makes a lot of pictures useless. I could imagine a graphic application which let's met **select a portion of an image** ( the correct size for the device I'm running it on ), and than **saves the cropped version and sets it as a wallpaper**. I am not so much interested into a graphic editing program on Android as such ( I will do graphic editing on the PC ), unless it gives me the option I am asking. I am using an Archos 101 tablet running Froy 2.2.1 , if that should make a difference.


Is there a media player that sorts WMA in track order?

I'm using an HTC Desire with 2.2 and the stock media player annoyingly sorts the tracks in alphabetical order. According to MediaMonkey the files have the correct track order tag in them. Is there a media player that sorts the tracks correctly? (I've also tried Winamp and btunes at this point).


Is there a way to change the on-screen position of the 'Return' button on my Archos 101?

I have bought an Archos 101 tablet. It doesn't have hard buttons, but in stead, **on screen buttons** for ' _Return_ ', ' _Home_ ', ' _Menu_ ' and ' _Help_ '. If I hold the tablet in an **horizontal position** ( _landscape mode_ ), the 4 four buttons are displayed at the **right edge of the screen** , with the ' _Return_ ' button at the bottom ( and the 3 other buttons on top of 'Return' in the order given above. So **I have to use my right hand** to press the ' _Return_ ' button. Being right handed, this is a natural place for the 'Return' button to be situated (lower right corner of the screen)T - after all, it's the button you use the most. However, when I hold the tablet in a **vertical position** ( _portrait mode_ ), the 4 buttons are displayed at the **bottom of the screen** , in exact the same order : from left to right ' _Return_ ', ' _Home_ ', ' _Menu_ ' and ' _Help_ '. This now means that **I have to use my LEFT hand** to press the ' _Return_ ' button. * * * **I would like to still use my right hand to press the ' _Return_ ' key.** * * * Therefore my question: **is it possible to change the order of the 4 on screen buttons on an Archos 101 tablet ?**


Outlook contacts ALWAYS sync with my phone?

I have a Milestone and I only want my Google contacts to appear in the contacts list, on my phone. The native (corporate)'email' app is synced with my work email (Microsoft Exchange) and calendar; this works great apart from one irritating problem... Even though I have unchecked the 'sync contacts' option from within the 'email' app and from Contacts>Menu>Accounts>Corporate A/C options (though I presume both options are the same single setting) my work contacts are pulled into my overall contacts list, anyway! Twice I have deleted all of my outlook contacts (from my PC) and ALL of the contacts from my phone. After re-syncing the Google contacts and being certain that I didn't check the option to sync my Outlook contacts, low and behold the outlook contacts would start to appear through the course of the day (once I put them back on the PC).   Any suggestions as to why this is happening or, even better, how to fix it? I understand that the MS exchange sync component was written by Motorola, so maybe this is interfering with the contact sync? Anyone not use the calendar sync and still have this issue?


Sometimes My Phone Just Restarts

Occasionally (maybe twice a month) my Milestone just reboots (goes black and then to the Android startup screen (but not all the way to the Motorola screen)). I presume that such behaviour could be caused a poorly written app. I have uninstalled a few but to no avail. Is there any sort of log that I could pull which would shed some light on this or even a dump file?   Could this restarting issue be caused by something else? I am currently running Android 2.1 (no OTA update available for me, yet) on a Milestone and have had this problem since I bought it in December (when it was 2.0).


google calendar app

Is there a good app that syncs to my google calendar and (most importantly) where I can add events TO the calendar from the app, and have it show up in google calendar automatically? The Calendar app on the Captivate is FED by the google calendar, but I have to make all my entries on line, otherwise they are (uselessly) local to just my phone.


Minicom app for Android?

Is there a comm app similar to minicom, hyperterminal or zterm for Android? I would prefer a port of minicom, if it exits. BTW, I'm running Android ICS on a Galaxy Nexus.


How can I get the latest compatible app version?

I once had Acrobat Reader and Seesmic installed in my LG GT540 (Android 2.1). I had to uninstall them to free some space. After a few days I tried to install those apps again, but their updates made them unavailable to my Android version. Is there anything I could do to install the latest compatible version?


How do I use an external microphone with my Galaxy Nexus?

How do I use an external microphone on my Galaxy Nexus, and what kind do I need? I know if it should use a jack plug (3.5 mm), but not all jack connectors are the same, and I don't know if the lower or middle or upper part is for the microphone. I want to use my phone for a video conference, but there is going to be a lot of noise around me, so I need an external microphone without all the background noise which the microphone in the phone gives. I don't think the Gnex can handle a USB mic through the micro USB port, correct me if I'm wrong.


What is the difference between odexed and deodexed ROMs? Which is the standard (stock) ROMs that ship use?


XPS viewer similar to Adobe PDF viewer

Is there a way to open Microsoft XPS documents on Android, similar to the way Adobe PDF documents have "Adobe Reader for Android"? I took a look in the Market but I didn't find anything.


No Market on Honeycomb for NOOKcolor

I put Honeycomb on my NOOKcolor and the app market is not on it. Does anyone know how to fix it?


T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Keyboard - Tilde and Backtick

I still have a G1. I love it for its keyboard. Nobody, has made a phone with a better keyboard. It has 5 rows and allows me to type the full ASCII range and then some. The keys are spaced apart and not easily fat-fingered like the Verizon Droid line of phones. I have been holding out on getting a new phone, waiting for one with a keyboard as good or even better. I had hope in the Sidekick, but upon closer inspection of the keyboard, it does not appear to have a back-tick ``` or tilde `~` key. Where the back-tick should be, I see a smiley face. On Sidekick 4G keyboard, what is the fastest way for me to type a tilde and a back-tick? The person with the least amount of actions to accomplish this goal gets my vote. ![Sidekick 4g Kbd](http://i.stack.imgur.com/CgT4z.jpg)


Swype installed but does nothing

I downloaded and installed swype on my HTC Droid incredible 2. I went to settings > keyboard > text settings and checked swype. Now when I use my keyboard I draw across the letters and nothing happens. Am I missing a step?


How to distinguish Nexus 7 (2012) and Nexus 7 (2013)

I am having trouble with Bluetooth Low Energy (BT 4.0) on a Nexus 7. I think I may have a 2012 model. How to tell if I have a 2012 or 2013 version of the Nexus 7?


Only first part of long text messages received

When someone sends me a long text message, I'm only receiving the first part of the message instead of receiving multiple messages. I am able to consistently reproduce the issue. When I first brought this up with Verizon support, they had me clear the data for the Messaging application, and then I started receiving all parts of a message. However, the problem has now come back. Obviously, I cannot constantly clear the data for the Messaging app, and even doing so does not help the fact that I'm permanently losing the full payload of messages. Has anyone else encountered this problem and found a _permanent_ fix? Is there a replacement SMS app that works properly? I've encountered this problem in the past with Android 2.3.3 and now with 2.3.4, both on my LG VS910 4G phone.


Blocking access to a website

Is there any way to block access to a particular website through the stock Android browser? I'm running Android 2.3 on an HTC Desire S.


Shared contacts list

I want to have a shared contact list between two (or more) handsets. So that whenever someone is adding a contact to the list, it'll be automatically added to all handsets who share this. It's very useful for people who work in the same place, and have many shared work-related contacts. Instead of making each employee add them to the contact list - any one who add work-related contact will add it to everyone. How can I do that with Android?


Music files become unplayable after transferring to sd card

I am currently using Sony Xperia L. After I transfer mp3 files from internal storage to sd card using the option from settings the files become corrupted and can not be played. What will be the problem and how can I solve it.


Google Now, gives walking directions for car rides

Google Now likes to tell me how to get somewhere on time, except it tells me how to do it by walking and suggests I leave 3-6 hours earlier than I should to realistically reach a destination. How do I change the directions from walking mode to driving mode or public transportation or other. Insight appreciated


S3 4.3 shv-e210sksugna2 rooting?

I heard that 4.3 is causing a lot of problems for rooting. So far I haven't been able to find a way to root this version of S3. Can anyone point me to a good website?


How to configure HTC Desire for 3g connectivity in Peru?

How can I configure an unlocked HTC Desire for 3g connectivity in Peru? I have managed to add an APN so that I have EDGE but I would like to use Claro's 3.5g. I also have an iPhone with the same kind of dataplan that has 3g pre- configured so I am hoping that it is possible. I realize that this is a very specific question but I can´t get any worse help than at the Claro office...


S Calendar doesn't sync anymore

I have a Note 3. My Google calendar is synced and active at all time. Today, I noticed that my Google calendar doesn't sync with S calendar anymore. I have all the sync setting on and active, but it is not working. Can anyone help?


Keeping important apps alive even on overheat

I recently updated my Samsung Galaxy S4, and it came with some new features and also some new problems. Since the new update I have been getting warnings on my phone telling me it is overheating. The phone also has the ability to kill apps that are using a lot of processing power in order to get the phone to cool down. This has proven to be not only inconvenient, but actually dangerous. On several occasions the app that was closed (which, in truth, likely contributed to its overheating) was Waze. This usually happens on long trips, while i'm going 60mph, forcing me to pull over on the side of a highway just to let my phone cool down so that I can open the app again. I have not gotten into an auto accident yet, but I would much rather not be in that situation to being with. For others, there can be an even greater danger in just getting lost. **Is there a way to put certain apps, such as Waze, or any other navigation app, on a system whitelist so that they don't get shut down mid-use, potentially creating an extremely dangerous situation?**


uninstalled inbuilt apps

What if you accidentally deleted some important apps and can't install them back because Google Play doesn't have them? For example android system, com.android dun server and com.android.lgsetup wizard (i.e. basically apps that are originally there). And every few seconds this message will appear: e "Sorry! The process com.android.phone has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again." And I cannot even go the browser or Task Killer because every time I do, it will force quit. How can I reinstall those apps? I think I cleared all data for those but I did not clear the browser and so why can't I open the browser?e Do I really need to send it for repair or can I fix it device Nokia-X


How to know which apk correspond to a shortcut?

My Chinese smartphone VIVO S7i has some shortcuts which I want to remove. Those are: LifeHUB, BeautyHUB, MediaHUB, ReadingHUB and GameHUB. I could remove the shortcuts with a long press on them. Then, tapping on the cross (x) would remove them. I would like to remove the app thought, not just the shortcuts. I'm using System App Safe Removal. Unfortunately, I didn't find which app corresponds to those shortcuts. * * * UPDATE 1: I also tried openning one of the shorcuts. Then, pushing on the `Home` button. Next, pushing on the `Settings` button. On the menu, tap on Settings - More settings - Applications - Running. Unfortunately, that application is not in that list, so I guess it is closed when I push on the `Home` button.


BT Handset "HTC Mini+" does it work with non HTC Android Phones just for calls ? (or simillar)

Does HTC Mini+ (pay attention to "+") or simillar BlueTooth Headset work with other non-HTC Android Phones ? (like Nexus 5) - I don't mind missing some advenced functions I care mostly about receiving and making calls.


How to back up Navfree USA destinations?

Is there a way to export and import the destinations I've typed into the Navfree USA app on android? From looking at the options on the app (my current version is 1.9.8), it seems like there is no such built-in feature. It might be that it was added in later versions (or was not). However in order to upgrade to the latest version I will need to upgrade my android version. Which will remove all my installed apps.


Galaxy S3 mini (i8190N) stuck in boot-loop after flashing custom ROM

I've got a S3 Mini (i8190N) & I tried to install a custom ROM to it which failed. My phone will boot but then before the ROM/OS starts it reboots so it's stuck in a Bootloop. I cannot get into Recovery 'cause when I try that it simply just reboots. I can get into download mode! I'vve had enough messing about trying to find a custom ROM; I don't think there is any out there. (The one I tried was mentioned later on in the thread that it isn't compatible with the model I've got.)


get contactlist of my samsung galaxy via adb pull-command

Is there a way to get the contact-list of my samsung galaxy s3 via adb- command? I tried with the following but got a "permission-denied" error in windows-cmd.               failed to copy '/data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db     ' to './contacts2.db': Permission denied      Edit: could this article answer my question, that is rooting the device? http://www.androidcentral.com/rooting-it-me-some-qa Thanks in advance!


If I have Android can I respond to group messages from iPhone users?

I have Android phone and use Handcent SMS. I have gotten group texts from iPhone users who use iMessage and I can see what everyone is saying, but when I try to respond I only get a loading circle that just keeps spinning and it ends up saving as a draft and doesn't send. Is there a way to fix this?


How can I do usb tethering with Mac Os X (using gingerbread Acer Liquid Metal & snow leopard)?

I would like to use my Android phone to let my hackintosh (10.6 snow leopad) surf the internet. The standard way of selecting usb tethering on android and plugging the usb cable tested on windows and ubuntu doesn't work... Thanks.


Mobile to PC skype video chat?

I have tried to no end, but Skype for Android doesn't support video chat (unless someone leaked a new version that i haven't seen yet), and I cannot find another video chat app that will connect with Skype contacts. As per the title, I am looking for an app that will allow me to video call from my phone to someone using Skype on their computer. Does anyone know of such an app? UPDATE: I didn't realize it needed specification, but it does turn out Skype supports video calling for some devices: > Requirements Android 2.1 operating system and above Video calling supported > on the following handsets: Samsung Google Nexus S, HTC Desire S, Sony > Ericsson Xperia neo, Sony Ericsson Xperia pro So to revise my question, **is there an app that allows the HTC EVO to video call from phone to pc?**


What does the option "Allow mock locations" represent?

What does the "Allow mock locations" option under the Applications >> Development settings page represent?


Multi-language support packs?

I've purchased my Optimus Net in late 2011. Several languages are supported but not a whole lot of world languages. For instance I would like to add support for Chinese but it's not available from the Options application. Is there a way to upgrade so as to make this language available in the user input and in the interface even though I've got an older phone (I notice that several newer phones in the same price range offer more extensive language support for many more languages including Chinese). Thanks, Jason Posit


Non-root backup with multiple users (non-owner or secondary users)

I really did spend some time researching this and was surprised to not find any answers (this great thread doesn't address this problem at all.... I'm trying to recover from my unfortunate situation: I set up a secondary user on my Nexus 7 4.2.2 and my device is not (yet) rooted. Now I like many others realise that rooting will wipe everything in order to unlock (if I had only read that first), and I'm trying to backup all app data for the secondary user. When I try to run any adb-based backup on the secondary user, it just hangs and then times out, creating an empty .ab file. The owner's user account backs up just fine. Any ideas? Is the multi user just too new? I have run into other annoying things with it (no VPN client will connect, can't get into developper settings, can't even change the TIME settings, etc...) Thanks!


Hacking frequency range in tuner

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 with FM Tuner application. It is rooted. I also took a look at Spirit FM Unlocked. My question is: provided that this is illegal in some countries and not in others, and that AFAIK aviation frequencies are amplitude-modulated (AM), is it possible to (first and foremost) listen to radio frequencies beyond the 87.5/108 MHz standard ranges? Then is it possible to listen to AM frequencies wit Spirit FM or any other radio app after hacking the range? Obviously, I just would like to listen, and fortunately it's not possible to interfere with a simple Android device into these frequencies.


Automatically cycle between web tabs on Android?

I have an information board in an office which I wish to display live web data from an external source as well as data from an internal source. I was using Revolver Tabs for Chrome but this is not supported for Android. Is there any other way I can achieve that?


Can't download custom APK files on Cyanogen Mod 7

I'm developing a simple apps for my own purpose using PhoneGap Build. For convenience, I'm pointing web browser, on each device where I want to install & test such app, to application download site on PhoneGap Build and download `.apk` files directly from there. It works like a charm on every device, that has original system (i.e. first Galaxy Tab, first Google Nexus etc.). When I'm trying to do the same on my old `LG GT540`, which has non-standard Cyanogen Mod 7 ROM, download process fails. I don't get any extra information, only download manager adds status bar notification, that download failed and I can try to restart it, by touching that notification (no effect). This is first time I run into such situation. I've heard many times about many factors that could prevent _installation_ of `.apk` file, but never about not being able to _download_ it. My Internet connection is just fine, and this is related to `.apk` files only. I can download any other file types using web browser. I can also install `.apk` files manually, once I deliver them by cable to phohe. Has anyone else got similar experience or know, what is going on here?


Dropbox not installed, but there is log activity in /data/system/dropbox?

I don't have dropbox installed, but whilst checking log files I've found that there is a `/data/system/dropbox` directory with log files from the 18th (which I think is the last time I rebooted my phone). Does anyone know why this might be present? Is it possibly symptomatic of some kind of malware?


ICS: any way to restore the "combined view" email notification I had on Gingerbread?

My Nexus S was OTA-upgraded yesterday to Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 from 2.3 (Gingerbread). I use the stock mail app with two email accounts. On Gingerbread, if I got new emails in both accounts, I would get a single notification that pointed to my "combined inbox". This was convenient. On ICS, I get two notifications instead, doubling the time needed to read my new mail because I have to visit each mailbox separately. Annoying! Yes, I realize that if I only have a few emails I can read them right from the notification bar, but I get 100+ emails per day so I usually get the "bulk" notifications. Is there a way on the ICS email app to restore the gingerbread behavior to have a single notification pointing to my "combined view" inbox instead of two separate notifications?


How does Android multiuser system work?

If each app on Android gets its own UID, then how are phone users identifed? Do they own some different UID or something? Or are they in special group "users"?


Nexus S: slow, jerky web browser scrolling in ICS (compared to Gingerbread)

My Nexus S was OTA-upgraded yesterday to Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 from 2.3 (Gingerbread), and I'm still finding my way around. One problem I've noticed has been web browser performance, particularly scrolling. When I load Google News and scroll it up and down with my finger, or when I swipe fast enough that it has enough momentum to continue scrolling for a while, scrolling is very jerky instead of smooth like Gingerbread was. Is this a known problem, and if so is there a fix planned or a workaround I can use? This sounds like a trivial display problem but it actually makes the browser difficult to use for reading and scanning pages.


ICS: how to get to browser home page?

Newbie ICS question: how do I get back to my browser home page? My Nexus S was OTA-upgraded yesterday to Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 from 2.3 (Gingerbread), and I'm still finding my way around. On Gingerbread's stock browser, I could hit the "search" button and it would show a list of frequently-visited sites. This wasn't exactly my home page but was close enough. That list is gone in ICS, so I'm trying to figure out how to easily get to my browser home page without a lot of clicks. What's the trick?


Why does Android disable HSDPA/EDGE communication while calling?

My ISP currently has a severe outage, which is why I'm tethering my Android phone and a MacBook over WiFi. The Android phone is a HTC Desire GSM running Cyanogen 7. I have a stable HSDPA/EDGE connection. Now, as this is my only phone, it rings from time to time. But whenever it does and I accept a call, the **mobile data connection is lost or cancelled**. Same for placing calls. Writing texts won't cancel the mobile data connection. So, whenever I am on the phone, the internet connection goes dead. Why is this? Is there any technical limitation that won't allow one to call and send/receive mobile data at the same time? If not, can you somehow trick Android into not cutting the connection?


Sidekick 4g media volume doesn't save

Just recently got myself a t mobile sidekick 4g. I am loving it so far except for a few quirks. This device doesn't seem to remeber what volume I set for media playback. Since I use my phone to play music or podcasts while I drive this means every time I get back into my car I half to turn the volume back up. Is there someway to make this setting behave like stock Android?


How can I live without a trackball?

I've been using a Nexus One for the past year and half and am very happy with it as a phone. I am _not_ , however, happy with my carrier and so will be trading up very soon. Amongst the current crop of 4G phones, the Nexus S has caught my attention, largely due to its similarity to the Nexus One. One major difference between the two has me concerned, however — I absolutely _love_ the trackball on my N1 and am having trouble picturing how I'll be able to use a phone as effectively without one. My main concerns are:   1. Text entry. I tend to edit my emails / text messages / etc. as I write them by jumping back and forth frequently. The trackball makes this very easy to do with great precision.   2. Games. I play a number of puzzle games (Shortyz, Vexed Pro, Andoku, etc.) which all benefit greatly from the "scroll-and-click" interface of the trackball. Does the Nexus S (or Gingerbread) offer anything to fill the holes left by the removal of the trackball? I've seen mention of a "brand new text-selection paradigm" introduced in Gingerbread, but haven't the faintest idea what that's in reference to. I had been hoping for something like arrow keys on the soft keyboard, but if a setting for them exists, I'm not able to find it.


Why video made with iOS can't be read on Android but the inverse works

I'm currently testing why a video made with an iOS device does not seems to work on my Galaxy S3. Here's the file info from ffmpeg : **Video took with Galaxy S3:**               Input #0, mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2, from '20130715_151126.mp4':       Metadata:         major_brand     : isom         minor_version   : 0         compatible_brands: isom3gp4         creation_time   : 2013-07-15 13:12:08       Duration: 00:00:41.33, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 17143 kb/s         Stream #0:0(eng): Video: h264 (High) (avc1 / 0x31637661), yuv420p, 1920x1080, 17015 kb/s, 30.01 fps, 30 tbr, 90k tbn, 180k tbc (default)         Metadata:           rotate          : 90           creation_time   : 2013-07-15 13:12:08           handler_name    : VideoHandle         Stream #0:1(eng): Audio: aac (mp4a / 0x6134706D), 48000 Hz, stereo, 123 kb/s (default)         Metadata:           creation_time   : 2013-07-15 13:12:08           handler_name    : SoundHandle      **Video took with iPhone 4S:**               Input #0, mov,mp4,m4a,3gp,3g2,mj2, from 'trim.BE866F9A-654A-4C76-AC43-5CDF4923A2F0.mp4':       Metadata:         major_brand     : qt           minor_version   : 0         compatible_brands: qt           creation_time   : 2013-11-15 12:44:22         encoder         : 6.0         encoder-fra     : 6.0         date            : 2013-05-31T14:22:11+0200         date-fra        : 2013-05-31T14:22:11+0200         model           : iPhone 4S         model-fra       : iPhone 4S         make            : Apple         make-fra        : Apple       Duration: 00:00:21.79, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 4221 kb/s         Stream #0:0(und): Audio: aac (mp4a / 0x6134706D), 44100 Hz, mono, 62 kb/s (default)         Metadata:           creation_time   : 2013-11-15 12:44:22           handler_name    : Core Media Data Handler         Stream #0:1(und): Video: h264 (High) (avc1 / 0x31637661), yuv420p(tv, bt709), 1280x720, 4147 kb/s, 29.97 fps, 29.97 tbr, 600 tbn, 1200 tbc (default)         Metadata:           rotate          : 90           creation_time   : 2013-11-15 12:44:22           handler_name    : Core Media Data Handler      They seems to be fairly the same video and audio encoding using h264/aac The only thing that differs I can see are :   * The resolution (It should not be a problem)   * The FPS (should not be a problem)   * In iOS the audio is stream 0:0 while in Android it is 0:1 The thing is, a video took with a Galaxy S3 does work fine on iOS without recoding it. Anyone knows why ?


New owner of phone and I need to get admin access!

I have a Samsung Galaxy SII that I got from work. When I got it it was on a vodafone plan and linked to the work gmail account. I left the company but bought the phone off them, returning the sim card. My new sim works fine, but the phone seems tied to the old email account. I can't update many of my apps as I am prompted to enter the password for the work email account which I dont have! When I try to remove that email it says I cant as it is required by some apps and I will need to do a factory reset. Is there any other way I can get control over the phone? If not what will I need to save before doing the factory reset? Im not fussed about reinstalling apps but should I save all my pictures etc first?


Phone stuck on loading screen and recovery mode doesn't work

I have a Samsung Galaxy S1 with CyanogenMod, and I don't know what happened but when I turn on the phone it just stays on the loading screen, something like this: ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/E6GNg.png) It's just a black screen with that little loading icon in it (without animation) I tried running both recovery and downloading mode (Volume Up/Volume Down, Menu, Power) but nothing works. There is another strange behaviour, sometimes it show me the "Downloading.... do not turn off target !!!" message. When it is in that screen, the PC does recognise the Samsung driver but I have no access to it, and Odin doesn't find the device. Any advice please? **UPDATE :** After charging it for few hours (wall) the phone now isn't stuck in the loading screen, instead it goes directly to "Download Mode" (Downloading ... Do not turn off Target !!!). When I plug it to the PC, it installs a driver then a message (windows driver) "SAMSUNG USB Composite Device Ready to use". The bad new is that Odin doesn't recognize the device :/ I have Samsung Kies installed (a long time ago for my Samsung Wave Y), I also made sure that it's not working on background though. I have also installed the Samsung USB driver manually. I really don't know what to do next.


Android device with 240x320 resolution and soft buttons

We are designing an application, its bottom part currently gets cut by bottom bar with Android Navigation Buttons (back, home, recent) which are called "soft buttons" (because they are on screen). I will add that this only happens with 240x320 screen resolutions. We can reproduce this only on Android emulator which lets us choose resolutions and soft/hard buttons. After a small research I doubt that this combination is possible in reality (240x320 device with "soft buttons"), even for old rooted phones? right? Thanks


Android 2.3.3 Tablet cant find sd external sd card

I have a China no name tablet. When first purchased took three pics and everything seemed fine.The problem is I went to use camera later and it requested I insert or mount SD Card. Gallery would say no pictures. Application Manager would not move apps to SD card. I re formatted sd card and everything worked for 10 minutes taking pictures. Gallery would show taken pics. Application manager would move apps to sd card. Then bam, everything back to "Please insert sd card". In Application Manager tapping on an application/Move to SD card would not work. Camera asks for sd card to be inserted, Downloaded apps from Google Play would not install asking for SD card. I emailed problem and Was told by Factory to Format Nand and so I did. Things work for a while then back to same thing,,,please insert sd card.Apps wont download or move. Reformatting Nand erases Gallery and many dowmloaded Apps so I lose all my pictures and programs. Anybody have any Ideas? Thanks in Advance.


Using Moto Droid Car Charger with Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I just upgraded my phone from the original Motorola Droid to the Galaxy Nexus. Both phones use the same micro USB port. Is there any reason I cannot use my Droid's car charger with the Nexus?


Whatsapp message previews are not showing in Status bar when new message is received

I am using a Nexus 5 running the latest version of Kitkat. Whenever I receive a new whatsapp message the status bar slightly floats up and and shows the whatsapp icon saying the message receieved from (sender's name). However after a few seconds it returns to the normal status bar with just the icon remaining, it does not show me a message preview of the content. After I pull-down to the notification center I can see the message preview just fine, I am having an issue with the toast notification of the status bar. Is there a way to fix this? Thanks in advance.


Samsung Galaxy S in boot loop after following cyanogen mod's full update guide

I have been following this guide to root my Samsung Galaxy S smartphone. I've followed it to the letter, but after I load the new kernel to the phone, the phone gets stuck in a boot loop. The phone restarts after the kernel is loaded, it gets to the "Galaxy S" splashscreen, and then it goes off and restarts. Nothing else happens. I have tried to get in to the recovery mode by holding the power, home and volume up button, and all this seems to do is hang the phone when it displays the same splashscreen. It does nothing else. I'm really stuck, I've tried reloading the kernel several times since but nothing happens (I can get in to Download mode). I've also read on another forum that you can press the power button and the volume up and down buttons, but these don't do anything. Many thanks for the help!


sync android calendar (tasks) with calendar from PC

My goal is to have common calendar & task management between my PC and Android phone. Here is my situation: On my PC (Windows 7), I have Windows Calendar installed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Calendar It didn't come with it (it actually stopped being released after Vista) so I had to hack around a bit to get it on there. I use Windows Calendar partially (20%) for appointments and their reminders. My main use of it, though, is Tasks and their reminders. Nearly always, when I have a reminder, I snooze it; I rarely complete my task after the first reminder. So, I usually end up snoozing my reminders minutes/hours/days/weeks into the future. Windows Calendar is perfectly suited for this functionality and is the reason why I chose it and like to use it. The calendar is currently stored on the same PC and is not stored remotely somewhere. Recently, I got an HTC Desire 601. I would like to access the same appointments and tasks from the phone and, importantly, have the reminders synchronized. To clarify, I would like to be able to snooze a task from my PC at 6pm for 2 hours, leave home for at least 2 hours, and have the task popup on my phone at 8pm with a similar prompt to snooze. So, I'm looking for a fairly complete synchronization effect between the PC and the phone. So, to do this, I obviously need a shared service (Google Calendar, etc.) or a shared file (iCalendar, CalDAV) on a server that both my phone and PC can access. One knock against Google Calendar is that tasks are deficient compared to tasks on Windows Calendar. Google Calendar tasks don't have reminders (and, therefore, nothing to snooze), so I have ruled Google Calendar out. I'm not familiar with other SaaS calendaring/task offerings (Microsoft, etc.)...maybe someone could advise if they handle tasks more like Windows Calendar. On the phone, there is a calendar built into Android which is pretty close to what I want for a native client. Popups for reminders, though, have no snooze duration. So, I can't choose how long I want it to snooze. This is fairly significant because I routinely snooze one task for 5 minutes and snooze another task for 1 week. So, I need a client on my phone that has this type of functionality. Furthermore, I need a client that will connect to the "shared" service/file that I mentioned earlier. Am I stretching the limits of the SaaS offerings out there and the available native clients too much that I now need to write my own Android client? I'm not sure about Windows Calendar "automatic synchronization", so I'm flexible enough to accept changing to a client like Mozilla Lightning, if necessary. I have tested Mozilla Lightning and it synchronizes (appointments) well with Google Calendar, for example. Any advice for my problem?


How to display current location on the home screen?

In my old phone I had a setting called "Area Info - cell information". When enabled it would show the location information next to the mobile network name, like:                 Vodafone     Foobar Street      I can't find this setting anywhere in Android :(


How to unroot HTC Droid Incredible rooted to Unrevoked?

How can I unroot a Droid Incredible with Unrevoked Forever to CyanogenMod?


How can I exclude an App (camera) from the recent Apps list?

How to exclude camera from recent App list? (long-press Home Key in Galaxy S 2) I don't want it to appear in the Recent app list since it has traces/image of last captured image.


Running applications from a terminal emulator

I have a rooted Nexus 7 Jelly Bean tablet and whenever I attempt to run an application from a terminal emulator app after chmod 777ing it and using the syntax ("./applicationName") it insists that I do not have permission to execute even though I granted my self superUser privs using ("su"). After that I did a little research and I learnt that if you copy the file to the (/data/local/temp/) directory you should be able to execute the application. So when I tried that it said that the file does not exist even though it shows up when listing the directory contents using ("ls") I have no idea what steps to take, if it helps I am tried to run (scp) as a test but I wish to be able to run a custom compiled version of dns2tcp. I know I could have used better applications such as a hello world compiled natively onthe device but i couldnt get my hands on a C compiler for android such as gcc. Thanks for any advice


App held for ransom by Android. Can not uninstall: Privilege denied

I have downloaded "Root Swapper Extended Memory" from the Google Play Store, and now I am denied the privilege to uninstall this app. More detail about denied privilege: • Cannot Uninstall   • Cannot move to card   • Cannot Force Stop   • Cannot Clear Cache


Why isn't there a Cyanogenmod stable ROM for my device?

Why don't the developers develop a stable ROM for my device? They have stable ROMs for similarly-named devices from the same manufacturer, even ones that came out after my phone. If the devices are similar, and there's already a stable ROM for one, why is it so hard to make a stable ROM for mine too?


Synchronizing cookies between Windows Chrome and Android Chrome?

Is there an app/hack which automatically synchronizes cookies between Windows Chrome and Android Chrome? That way there would be no need to login to websites twice. History/saved passwords are already shared so perhaps someone went one step further.


Alternative for Storage permission

I noticed that almost all apps request the `Storage` permission, and this is quite OK since they need to store stuff to function properly. But it's a bit bugging me that they have access to **all** of my data. Mainly because most apps need storage for their own files, and have nothing to do with my pics, songs, etc. So ideally I would like to grant apps the permission to write any amount of data to the storage, but that it cannot read/modify any other data. Is there an alternative permission that grants access to write any file to the storage, but read and modify only files the app itself has created?


Auto-Answering with my recorded voice response and recording

I have found many apps for this in Play Store, but unable to pin-point them around all my needs. Here're my needs:   * Calls should be answered without disruption of foreground apps.   * Calls should be answered almost instantly (probably, during my absence).   * For answering, my recorded voice should be used.   * Caller's voice should be recorded and saved on external SD card. Is there any app to fulfill my needs?


Android won't start. It keeps showing Samsung Galaxy logo

It keeps showing the logo and doesn't get into Android. What do you recommend me to do? I've tried hard reset, it didn't work. ![Even though I wait 1 hour, it is the same](http://i.stack.imgur.com/A5afY.jpg)   (click image to enlarge)


Disable device lock when pressing Gnex power button

When I press the power button on my Galaxy Nexus to turn off the screen, it immediately locks the phone, and I have to enter my code the next time I turn the screen back on. However, if I let the screen timeout and turn itself off, I don't have to enter my code when I turn it back on. This is highly annoying. I'd prefer the device to only lock after a period of inactivity. What's the best way to make that happen?


Link2SD does not select second partition

So I partitioned my 32gb micro sdhc card with USB cable, both partitions FAT32, the bigger one set as active, and when I start Link2sd it doesn't ask me to select the file system of the second partition in order to create a script there and use it as install location, even though it shows up in the storages in Link2sd menus... How can I make it recognize the second partition, do I have to format the sd card with card reader, because I don't have one right now


Dim the back light to low battery level

Even when I set the backlight onto its dimmest, it is still very bright when using it in the dark. However, when you have low battery it appears even dimmer, so I know it is possible to get it to that level. Is there anyway to set it to this reduced level? If it makes any difference, I am using a Galaxy Ace (2.3.3).


Dropbox word docs with links wont open on s3

I have dropbox installed on my galaxy s3 and also on my laptops, etc. My dropbox folder contains word docs and each word doc has lyrics and a http link to youtube specific songs. I used to be able to click on the links and the song would open in youtube. However, now, I cannot click on any links to open any songs. I am using Polaris 4.1 to open the word docs. When I tap any link, I get 1/1 page info popup or 1/2 popup. All links open in dropbox files on all my laptops. Here is an example: Lyrics to “At The Hop” Danny and the Juniors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwCGW58DTE4   3/27/2013 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bah-bah-bah-bah, bah-bah-bah-bah Bah-bah-bah-bah. bah-bah-bah-bah, at the hop! Well, you can rock it you can roll it You can stop and you can stroll it at the hop Any help would be appreciated.


No Bluetooth option using Lenovo a269i

I'm an android first timer, who bought a Lenovo a269i. Lenovo's site states that it has bluetooth, http://shopap.lenovo.com/in/en/smartphones/a-series/a269i/ and plenty others in Internet do so too. However I don't know, or can't find, where to turn it on or anything. It's not discoverable (if it exists) as I tried with to find it with my computer. I downloaded some "Bluetooth Shortcut" apps, and they all crash, I think... they try to open but return me to where I originally was. It's using android 2.3.6 What can I do? How do I fix the bluetooth? Or how do I know for sure it doesn't have?


How do I get rid of the N symbol on my lg optimus in the notificaton bar?

It just popped up and I'm not sure how to get rid of it or what it even means. I tried to unable it by using in instructions that was for a Sprint LG phone but it didn't work.


Lost synced contacts in my HTC Desire HD

I have synced my contacts with my Google account in my HTC Desire HD. It showed that over 400 contacts synced successfully. But I was not using that Google account as activ. Than I have installed a custom rom to my HTC and added my Google account but my contacts are lost. Where should be those contacts? Where did it synced? Do you have any idea? Update: The rom I have installed is CyanogenMod and I have enabled sync and contacts to display is set to all. The problem is I can't see my contacts in gmail. Before I install new rom I have confirmed in contacts application of HTC that all my contacts synced with my Google account.


MyMobiler unnable to connect to device (via WiFi)

I have a task for my company to remotely control Android devices in the whole company from PC. So I need an app which could control Android Device from PC (not vice versa). I found an app called MyMobiler (http://mymobiler.com/index.html). This app allows me to view/control Android device from PC. You just need to download an app from Google Play and standalone program for PC. Everything works fine with USB (I can control and view the device from PC), but when I try to connect it via Wifi, I am unable to do it. Basically I get an IP address on my Android device, and I write this IP address in the "Connect IP" window (http://mymobiler.com/android-wifi- keyboard.html). But when I press "Connect", I wait for about 30 seconds and get an error which say "Unnable to connect your device ..... [my IP address]". Any ideas? Thank you for any responses and appreciate any help :) **EDIT** : This is how I get IP address of the network on my Android phone: I downloaded MyMobiler app from Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymobiler.android). When I first launch it, I have to turn big blue button ON (http://mymobiler.com/android-setup-start.html) and when on my PC, I have to press "Connect" button to connect with USB. When in my Android app the screen changes from localhost to IP address. This is how I get IP address. When back to PC I press "Connect IP" and typ this exact IP (for ex.: 192.168.2.132). When I press "Connect" and after 30 seconds waiting, I get "Unnable to connect device ...[my IP]"


Google keep reminder sound/alarm

Is it possible to add an actual alarm to a reminder in Google keep? Currently it just shows a notification.


Maps app crashing

I have a Google play edition of the S4. Lately, I keep getting the window telling me that unfortunately maps has stopped working. The problem is I'm not actively using the app, but it does run through Google Now. I cleared its cache, data and even forced stopped it to see if anything would change but nothing. Help?


What does the "@" symbol in the Running Applications/Services mean?

What does the "@" symbol in front of the time given in the right column of _Running Applications/Services_ mean? See screenshot below. Phone: Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) OS: 4.2.2 ![Running services](http://i.stack.imgur.com/3HQLA.jpg)   Screenshot (click image for larger variant)


Application not found

I have a Sony Xperia P, with Android ICS. I have Ingress installed on my phone. Today, I synced my phone, and Ingress got updated. I had an icon on the homescreen. However - whenever I click on the shortcut, the toast message appears and says `Application Not Found`. I can't find the Ingress icon in applications list too. I thought that it might get accidentally uninstalled, so I went to Play store to download it again, but I can see that it's already installed on my phone. I clicked on open button and Ingress got opened, and is still working fine. So what is wrong here? I didn't yet try to reinstall the app, and don't want to do that. Where's the app-icon, and how can I get it back?


Where can I find the media downloaded from whatsapp installed on a virtual device?

I installed `whatsapp` on virtual device : ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/PjEp6.jpg) Where can I find the media downloaded from `whatsapp` ? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Ci7de.jpg) I searched the android directories but couldn't find the media I downloaded.


Are all apps on Google Play compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S4?

I wanted to know whether the _Samsung Galaxy S4_ will run every app from the play store or not? I had done a lot of googling but failed to find an answer.


Samsung galaxy s2 upgrade problem

I want to upgrade my Android version 2.3 to the newest firmware version. I am using Odin v3.04 but when I put file into the PDA section and turned the phone into download mode and started the upgrade process it FAILED. I then tried to reconnect my USB and try again, but now it hangs on SetupConnection:               <ID:0/006> File analysis..     <ID:0/006> SetupConnection..      It also doesn't turn on in download mode. When I turn the phone on it immediately goes to screen with a yellow triangle and computer and will not do anything else. What can I do to fix this?


Automatically power on Galaxy Tab when the charger is connected

I have a Galaxy Tab 4 I changed the lpm file. Now the tab boots on charge, but in recovery mode!! Any ideas? Automatically power on Android when the charger is connected


Galaxy S3 Error/Crash Log Location

Is there an error log or crash log file anywhere on the Galaxy S3? My phone is constantly crashing (rebooting or totally freezing requiring a battery pull) at least 4-5 time a day. I've attached the phone to my PC and browsed the file-system using Eclipse but I can't find an error log anywhere obvious. My phone is NOT rooted so I realise I don't have total access to all locations on the phone's file-system but if anyone knows if such a log exists and where about it is, I'd be very grateful.


Android/HTC One screen anomaly?

I was wondering what has happened to my HTC One. Is it a hardware issue or an Android/software issue? The screen has usually moved half way between when I enter and exit any app. Since a picture speaks a thousand words: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/JqEoj.png) Notice in the picture/screenshot from my phone, that I have a partial view of both screens. That is strange and I am not sure what the problem is.


How do I force the 'showing' of an onscreen keyboard (soft-keyboard) when already 'paired' with a bluetooth keyboard?

My question is the exact inverse of this question. Motivating use-case. I've paired and am using my Bluetooth apple keyboard. Just happy. I'm running ICS, on an HTC- Evo 4G LTE. Then, 7-8 mins later (timeout not yet engaged by default of course), I'm downstairs, and a call comes in. I need to type 2-3 letters to look up something (an email address, etc). and huh?! How the heck do I in the moment on-the-call type? At that moment don't remember where I exactly left that apple keyboard (which I could go back to power off, and only then get a keyboard to show) Or if I turn off Bluetooth entirely: 'Fail' as that often means I can't then continue to use the darn headset I've got on, or if driving, I'd be illegal (in CA need to have a headset). If I unpair, seems to get that keyboard (the external Bluetooth apple one) working, I have to re-pair (which, in reality, is really futzy annoying, compared to, e.g. if ignored and the time-out engages, when I then, say a day, or two later, type on that apple keyboard it works instantly instead? not paired). Regarding the app: "null keyboard" I tried it, and close, but no cigar, meaning: when I'm in a 'text field', in the notifications list, there will appear an 'input method notification' clicking on that and you get a list, and while **_that list_** should include something that offers a 'show on-screen keyboard' override, it does not. The closest thing I've been able to find is developer-centric code examples showing an (apparent) workaround to force this.. but seems to be no app ( yet?!?) that exposes that functionality into the 'inputs methods' drop-down menu. Example.


How do Antivirus for Android detects a Malware application?

While researching about malware analysis for Android, I found that there are few applications that were removed from the Google Play Store because they were found to be malware. I guess Android Antivirus applications running on a smartphone detects that these applications are malware. **Two cases:** _Case: My guess is right:_ I am wondering how these antivirus applications can suspect an application whether that is a malware or not.   1. What are the parameters they use to justify that the suspected application is a malware?   2. How does a real-time antivirus like Avast or Avg (for Android) works on this? (Any link regarding this would be helpful). _Case: My guess is wrong:_ Now, if these antivirus applications don't detect any application as malware, then how come these applications are removed from the Play Store? P.S. I was able to search only about the malware applications and I could not get the answer for my question as how they are detected. Any references would be much helpful.


Sim card reboots phone and stops working

I am using Lg L90 and the problem is, that every time I use Chrome app I get a message after a few minutes. It says something like "sim card shut down" or something like that and there is a progress bar going from "0/10" to "10/10" and rebooting my phone. That wouldn't be a big problem, but after rebooting the sim card simply stops working, and I have to remove the battery, pull out the sim card and put everything back together a few times until it recognizes sim card again. Have you ever gotten this problem? Can this be fixed? I'm scared of using Chrome again.


Samsung GT P1000: Install to internal storage?

Is it possible to install apps on the internal USB (`/mnt/sdcard`) storage of the Samsung GT P1000? `/mnt/sdcard` has 7Gb free and the internal phone storage only 690Mb free. Move 2 SD card fails with `"Failed to move application. No SD card."` Surely there must be a way to install apps on the internal storage.


Is there a way to prevent applications from updating when running on battery

I know you can restrict applications to update on Wi-Fi only. Can you achieve the same thing with "update when charging on sector only" too?


No USB storage mode for Asus MeMo Pad 7 to do Android development

I intend to develop with an Asus MeMo Pad 7, but I can't set it to detect as a normal USB storage device. In the Storage menu I have 4 options:   1. MTP - to transfer images    2. PTP - to transfer images    3. USB charge mode -no USB, just charging    4. CD mode - a CD image I enabled Developer mode and set USB debug. I still can't see the tablet as an USB Storage. What mode should I use for Android development?


My Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660 keeps on crashing, help!!

I have a second-hand Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660 from my uncle (in Germany) and it was in amazing condition when he first sent it me. However, for some reason, it has recently lagging a lot when I open menus and try to compose texts (although when on the Home screen, it doesn't react like this). It will often slow down so much, it just freezes and doesn't react, which forces me to just take the battery out and reboot it that way. I downloaded a Flappy Bird 'clone' called Flappy Doge and I had a feeling that it was messing my phone up as the problems had started after downloading that. However, after deleting everything and resetting my phone to factory defaults, the lagging seems to have gotten worse. I cannot access settings or anything for more than 10 seconds without it crashing/freezing. Any help please?


Speaker not working

My phone has been working fine but since a few days ago I noticed that the speaker doesn't work on SMS notifications and music. In order for it to work, I must insert and remove headset jack. But when I restart the phone it doesn't work again so I have to insert/remove the headset jack everytime. Any ideas how to fix this?


How to charge device while using OTG contoller?

I want to be able to use a PS2 controller with my Nexus 7 (2012) tablet to play games while also charging it. I have found a PS2 controller adapter to usb that should work on otg. However, I also want to charge my device. How can I do this? I have seen otg y cables and usb power hubs but what will work the best?


Has anyone flashed an Android build (i.e. a Crespo build) onto a Nexus S phone manually before? How does one do this?

I need to find a way to manually add in the system.img file of the Crespo build for Android onto a Nexus S phone. Has anyone flashed a Crespo build image (I think it boils down to a system.img file) in a way different than the manual? Such as flashing to the device directly on a Windows 7 machine? I cannot use the commands as found in the directions at http://source.android.com/source/building.html, such as "$ adb reboot bootloader" and "$ fastboot flashall -w" given that my Android build tree exists on a virtual machine (made via VirtualBox) that resides within a server computer (I can access this via RDP and VRDP, though VRDP isn't quite working at the moment to allow me to use the local USB ports of my remote computer). (A relevant and linked question I have just asked which is also making figuring this out for myself very difficult and if anyone can answer that one as well that would be helpful: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/11090473/how-to-get-nexus-s- version-4-0-4-icecreamsandwich-to-register-as-a-device-on)


I get no ping repsonse to my phone. Why?

I went to www.whatsmyip.org and got my public IP address for my phone. Just for kicks and grins, I tried to ping it, but didn't get a reply. Is ICMP turned off on my android phone?


Toshiba Thrive, changing system font

I am currently running the Favum 1.1 ROM on my toshiba thrive, and I tried to use Font Installer to install a new system font. For some reason the font will install, but the actual font on my thrive won't change even when I restart and wipe the davlik cache. Is there any way to change the system font? I can't find the system/font folder anywhere either.


Mount inside subdir of /storage/emulated/0/

I'm using Debian Kit to run a Linux system on my Nexus 7 running Cyanogenmod 10.1, and I'd like to be able to mount arbitrary things inside of my `/storage/emulated/0/`, such as WebDAV or sshfs. The goal is for Android apps to be able to use files provided in this way transparently. However, whenever I try to mount anything inside of `/storage/emulated/0/`, `/sdcard/`, or `/storage/emulated/legacy/`, it doesn't appear to Android applications, but is visible from Debian. I suspect this is because these directories are themselves FUSE mounts. Things mounted from Debian to a directory outside of `/storage/emulated/0/` are visible from both Android and Debian. Where are these directories actually located, and how can I mount something inside of them? (Note: Debian Kit is not a chroot, but instead runs side-by-side with Android, overwriting parts of the root directory. Thus, I can directly mount to the Android filesystem without having to break out of a chroot)


Use Android Phone like an iPod Touch (without SIM)

I'm using a Motorola Atrix 2 for testing at work, don't want to use my SIM with it. When I startup the phone I get an emergency calls only page and I can't get past it. I have had a look at this very related question: Can I use a Motorola Atrix without a SIM card? but I seem to have a different experience than the suggested solution says I should. When I try to boot with the volume down button pressed down and then press the volume down button again, I never end up seeing "Boot Android (NO BP)". The top of my screen only ever says "AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S)". Any suggestions?


How can I undo the "Do Not Ask Again" for bluetooth contacts?

When I first connected my phone (Samsung Galaxy S II) to a bluetooth device, I was prompted that the device wanted to access my contacts. I mistakenly clicked `Do Not Ask Again` but I want to undo that. Is there a way to do this? I'm running ice cream sandwich.


Do some running apps not show in Task Manager?

I was using the Navigator app and I was still hearing voice directions even though Task Manager showed no apps running. How can Task Manager show no apps and there could be an app still running?


Is there a way to find all apps in Nova Launcher which are NOT in folders (similar to Folder Organizer)?

I am contemplating getting a Nova Prime launcher, as opposed to my current combination of Nova free and Folder Organizer. The main feature of Folder Organizer that I see as a must-have and not sure if possible on Nova is an easy way to find ALL of your installed un-labeled apps (via "Other Applications automatic label") so you can work on relabeling/foldering them (assuming your goal is to have a proper folder for every app you have). **Is there such a feature (easily find all not-in-folders installed apps) in Nova Prime?** If not, a second subquestion is, is there a good replacement launcher among those well known (Apex, GO, etc...) that has such a feature?


Is there a way to obtain temporary root (until next boot) on a locked HTC device without S-OFF?

Let's say I want to run some app requiring root access on my HTC Droid DNA (2.06 stock firmware, 4.1 Android, NOT broken, meaning it's S-ON). My (somewhat naive) understanding of S-ON/S-OFF is that it write-protects the ROM, and thus makes writing anything into it impossible (such as whatever changes are needed to install root that persists from boot to boot). The question is, **is there a way to obtain _temporary_ root without breaking S-ON**, such that it only persists till next boot? (with the understanding that any changes to filesystem made by the need-root application that would have been saved into protected parts of the filesystem would ALSO be lost after reboot). P.S. Please note that the question is about technical detail about rooting - asking me to clarify which app I need to run to help me do the same task without rooting is entirely off-topic.


How to sync Facebook calendar in my Android phone calendar?

Is there a way to sync my Facebook calendar with the inbuilt Phone calendar of Android. I know there are many apps, but I do not want to give them permission to access my profile details.


Where in the firmware does SIM lock checking occur?

What part of the firmware controls the SIM "lock" on Samsung Galaxy S III SGH-I747 (AT&T)? Are there any mods for that layer of firmware?


Rooting and Network Capabilities

Will a rooted BLU STUDIO 5.5 work with Verizon Wireless? I don't know about their networking compatibilities, even though rooted. And when I mean work, I mean get LTE. or 4G.


How to verify a backup file from ADB backup

I have backed up my phone via adb to my computer by doing the command:               adb backup -all -apk -f C:\myfolder\backup.ab      I went to look at the file it had created when it said the backup was finished, but it says it is 0 bytes big. Is this because of the encryption? I am worrying if my phone is backed up properly...


Is there anything similar to APNS on Android?

Is there anything similar to APNS (Apple Push Notification Service) on Android? (APNS uses a single TCP connection between an iOS device and an Apple- controlled server, which issues push notifications for all the installed apps on a given device, thus preventing the need for the individual apps to each maintain their own network connections for the push notifications.) If Android doesn't have anything similar to APNS, doesn't this mean that an equivalent set of apps would always require more standby power on Android than on iOS?


Is there a way to play music from an android phone in a from an ipod/iphone dock

There are many devices on the market that have a docking station for iphones, ipods and ipads that allow to play the music from the ipod through their speakers, and many time also to control the ipod through the docking station. For me, it's the stereo of my car. Is there some way (obviously with an adapter) to use those docks to play music stored on an android device?


What does this notification icon that looks like an arrow with a plus sign mean?

I'm running stock Android 4.4 on my Nexus 4, and I keep seeing this weird icon that looks like a gray tag or arrow with a plus sign in it. ![A gray, left-facing facing pentagonal arrow or tag.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/pTAGW.png) I don't know any app that does this, and there's never a matching notification when I pull the notification bar down. What does this mean?


HTC One won't play any video after update

My Android HTC One is currently running Android Version 4.4.2, a few days ago it updated a bunch of apps, about 27 I think. I honestly can't remember which updated and which didn't. Since then it won't play any videos. It won't play any video files from my memory card and it won't play any videos from YouTube, Facebook etc...![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/bf4n5.png) A similar error pops up for every application. Has anyone else encountered this issue?


how to clear RAM on the click on a button?

I need some help regarding the performance of my phone. I have to clear RAM every time to free some space through the task manager. Can anybody please help me clearing RAM on the click of a button?


How do I install Google Play store?

I have a rooted Huawei G700-U10 with android 4.2.1. I removed the Android Play Store and Services, but now I need it. How do I reinstall them?


Read logs from recovery

I want to read logs of Android device having stucked at boot logo,I don't have adb access,So is it possible to read logs displayed by logcat in recovery by mounting /system/ partition ?


Can I do a NAND or full system backup from pc

I have an android tablet with os 4.2 rooted and want to do a full system or Nand backup from my PC. Is this possible?


Xperia Arc S typing problem while connected to PC?

(First of all, sorry for any errors in my bad English.) I am having a problem with my Xperia Arc S, running Android v4.0.3. When I connect my phone to PC with USB cable, and I'm trying to type anything while it's connected, my phone detects a single touch as a multiple random touches (e.g., I press "w", and it writes "wgjr4"), and when I'm trying to delete errors, it deletes one letter and types several. It's annoying, and there's gotta to be some solution. Can anybody tell me where is the problem, and how to fix it?


Tethering using bluetooth via Galaxy Nexus to Galaxy Tab 7(P1000) tablet

Here is the point there is a secured WiFi connection - which password I don't know - but there is an device - Galaxy Nexus smartphone which is already connected to that WiFi and my Galaxy Tab tablet. There is any change to set GN as Bluetooth modem, to tether WiFi connection, for Galaxy Tab?


Have you got flash to play on your stock Froyo yet?

I have been playing flash videos using skyfire, but I would really like to play some games like chopper using flash. How can I get flash enabled on Froyo? I have heard that Froyo supports adobe flash.


software update available -- how to find out the details?

My UK HTC Chacha phone running 2.3.5 since the last few months shows a notification since the last couple of days that there is a software update available. But the menu only says that it's a bit over 7MB to downloads, it doesn't specify what software update this is which version -- how to find out the details?


Nexus S in reboot loop

My Nexus S (completely original) is stuck in a reboot loop. I don't know why. It just reboots, shuts down, and does the same again and again. I tried removing the battery, loading 100%, removing SIM etc. I no longer care about the phone, but more about the pics of my two sons. The pics are on the iNAND flash memory (inside). I tried to connect to the PC, but its asking for Android 1.0 driver. Even with SDK 2.3 the Nexus isn't getting recognized. Is there a way I can connect onto my Nexus and save my pics? Thx for any help I can get. A desperate dad.


Firefox freezes when typing into forms

Experiencing freezes or slowness of Firefox (current and beta version) on a Nexus 4 using Android v.4.3, only when typing into forms. I've read on Mozilla support that it was a known problem and that is could be solved using the Nightly build of the browser. However, using a _tests only_ build is not sastisfacting. I don't know what to do to get a better diagnostic for this issue, any help is welcome, thanks.


Google Nexus 4 on Verizon?

I currently own a Motorola Droid 3 on Verizon. I wish to purchase a LG Nexus 4 directly from Google - will it work on my Verizon Network? Or would it be a waste of time?


Why has my GSIII's battery life dropped from 50-60 hours to 16 hours?

I have a GSIII (Sprint) running Android 4.0.4. In the last three days, I have not made any changes or installed any new software that I know of, but my battery life has dropped such that my phone, when fully charged in the morning, now powers off sometime before I go to bed. This would make sense if I spent a lot of time using it, but I generally will check a few emails (every 20 min or so) and make maybe 4 calls of 5-10 min each in a typical day. I have not varied this pattern lately. I used to have to charge my phone maybe every other day, sometimes when really slow I could squeak 3 days out of it before charging. Battery usage screen shows 'Cell Standby' taking up 40% of power usage. I hadn't been looking at battery usage lately, but it strikes me that when I first got the phone (3 months ago) I checked these a few times and Cell Standby was fairly low, around 10% as I recall. I usually keep the phone on WiFi because of Sprint's crummy network, and the phone was in my house the entire time it was on battery, so was on WiFi for data...and WiFi takes up 3% of the total. Display takes up 2%. I remember on my previous phone, the Evo (original) there was a Dialer bug that caused a wake-lock of some sort...I'm presuming something similar here. Several hard power cycles have not improved matters. What do I do to stop it, or find out where the CPU cycles are going? Edit: taking a look at the battery pane of the settings app reveals that the phone is staying awake 100 percent of the time that the radio is on. It did not used to do that. Putting the phone in airplane mode lets the phone sleep as usual except for a few times in three hours, as expected. So, apparently this is a wake lock condition again.


Slideshow wallpaper using files in hidden folder

I've got some nice photos in one folder and their specially cropped versions in another hidden folder (the name starts with a dot). How can I use the cropped photos from the hidden folder for a wallpaper slideshow? No matter what app I try to use, it doesn't allow me to use the hidden photos. I don't want to make them visible; I don't want duplicated photos in my gallery app. Is there any way / app that would allow me to use the hidden photos for a wallpaper slideshow without having to make them visible in my gallery app?


Can my Samsung Galaxy Nexus and iPhone 5 share same micro USB charger?

Does the micro USB charger cable that comes with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus be used with the iPhone 5 and vice versa?


samsung galaxy nexus charging problems

it doesn't charge until battery totally dies and few minutes after that only, charging triggers. Not sure if it an issue with charger or the phone battery.


How to troubleshoot a lockup/freeze

I have a GNex running on CN(A) 3.8. It has started to lockup/freeze when the screen is off. So far it occurs mostly overnight while it's charging. I have to pull the battery to resolve. I believe it started a couple of ROM updates ago. I have not gone through the step of doing a factory wipe (but have cleared the cache/Dalvik), etc, but I was wondering what tools does Android have to troubleshoot freezes, etc. Is there a system log, etc that I can look at to see if there's a pattern of what is occurring at the time of freeze?


How does back up data works in doing a restore factory in android device?

Im planning to do a restore factory in my android device but I'm quite curious about this back-up data thing. How does it work? Does back up data means it will automatically restore my apps and other files after doing a restore factory setting (given there is a choice of auto restore). _Edit by Izzy:_ OP refers to _Google Cloud Backup_ , as the link to a screenshot in the comments shows.


"Battery Usage" page irrelevant

I have been doing battle with the battery vampires, apparently similar to a lot of people on here. I have a _Samsung Droid Charge_ (SCH-i510), and service with Verizon. I have noticed my battery life growing shorter and shorter. As I've had the phone for at least a couple of years now, my very first step in the solution was a new battery. No difference. Even with a brand-new battery, my charge would last less than 24 hours. So, I began my research. Discovered all the settings to correct, and changed them, (wifi, GPS, 4G, etc.). Still, my phone charge would barely last from when I unplugged it in the morning until I plugged it in to charge overnight. I dove deeper into the phone settings. This weekend, I noticed that my phone battery lasted all weekend. **ALL WEEKEND ON A SINGLE CHARGE**. As I live in a rural area, my service is a bit spotty. This got me thinking. I started reading all the permissions that the apps on my phone call for, looking for one that would cause increased battery drainage while in urban areas (around more cell phones, towers and wifi hot spots.) I found one such ambiguous app: "Bluetooth Test". This app is a "default app" and is automatically granted permission to MODIFY BATTERY STATISTICS, (apparently to hide its tracks from the user,) as well as pretty much permission to do whatever it wants, right up to internet access. Apps granted such permissions pretty much makes the Battery Usage page irrelevant, as any app can reassign its battery usage to " **Display** ". As of yet, I've found no mention of it on this site. Does anybody have any info on this app?


Compuer shows no sign of tablet connection (SGH-T779 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 for T-Mobile)

How can I get my computer to recognize I have attached my tablet? I have tried every trick online with no luck. Couple notes:   * No indication at all from computer that a tablet is plugged in (No yellow exclamation marks in device manager, no sound upon plugging in)   * I have tried multiple cables ( I believe this may be a hardware issue), multiple usb ports   * I have tried all sorts of driver install methods as well as usb debugging modes   * The only indication I get is a red x on the tablet over the battery when plugged in. The tablet charges fine when plugged into the wall charger.   * My other galaxy tab 10.1 original communicates with the computer fine ( I have since reformatted the tablet and computer and have tried multiple computers) Currently using: \- Thinkpad T61 with aging battery \- Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (SGH-T779) T-mobile \- Windows 8 (Have tried with a fresh copy of Windows 7) \- Running Android 4.1.2 The only indication I have gotten from the pc that the tablet was plugged in was the mouse changing from an arrow to a thinking symbol for less than 1 second. I feel as though I have tried everything and it is a broken port on the tablet. It charges fine when the tablet is off. Overall, I wish to root the tablet to put a custom rom on it. I have tried rooting the tablet using various apk's w/out a PC but have had no luck (I will probably post another question about troubleshooting root process with no PC). Thanks in advance


Flashed my phone without rooting and now it doesn't work

I have an international Samsung Galaxy SIII i.e. GT-I9300. Few days after the official upgrade to v4.1, it started freezing. So I removed the battery and inserted again and it did not boot and was stuck at the boot logo. It doesn't start with the recovery mode either but it does start in download mode. So I flashed it with odin to leaked Galaxy SIII v4.1.2 build. Now it shows 'custom binary count to one'. But when I boot it, it still doesn't start. (same issue; it gets stuck in the boot logo). I'd also like to mention that the phone was **not** rooted prior to flashing. I don't care about data now, I just need my phone back.


Can Android 4.03 send file/image batches?

I'm looking around on the play store for an app that would allow me to select a set of images to send via smail. Because there's a 3 mb limit per e-mail (probably imposed by my provider), I was hoping a developer was intelligent enough to create something that perhaps used multiple smails (or somehow otherwise hacked things). Batch upload/download so I can send a bunch of pictures to my friends without hassle, basically, without logging into things. If there's an easy way to do this, please let me know?


Is there such thing as an android game market that forbids apps with in-app purchasing?

The Play store and Amazon app store are just full of these horrid, "free" games that are actually crippled unless you want to spend (a lot more than a game like that is really worth). You know the ones. I'm wondering if, among the various alternative app stores out there, there exists a curated game store that focuses on games with real content and transparent, up-front prices. Something reminiscent of the quality control present on the consoles of yore (at least, prior to the modern-day abuse of DLC).


Will flashing ROMs multiple times degrade the performance of phone? If yes, is it possible to retain the performance? If no, then is there any procedure or sequence to flash a ROM on a Samsung Galaxy S?


Taking pictures using an external (USB) camera on a Samsung Galaxy S2

Question: How can we take a picture using an external, USB camera, on a Samsung Galaxy S2 (setup in host mode, using an OTG (On The Go) cable), running Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Details: We are trying to build an app as part of a project, where the phone will be out of sight (e.g. in someone's pocket), but the external camera can take a picture (on demand) that our app can process. We have seen evidence of success using OTG and flash drives/mice/keyboards, but are unsure of what difficulties may arise (and how to approach them) for a USB webcam. Given that we are trying to write an app (API level 15), other pointers (with regard to interfacing with the external camera) would be appreciated (as a starting point, we really would like to just prove that the camera CAN work - that is, using any existing app, take a picture using the external camera). Beyond basic recognition and potential problems, we are concerned (perhaps needlessly) about the power that the phone can provide to the USB camera - is it likely that this will be sufficient to power the camera? If it is not possible to use a USB webcam as an external camera on an Android phone, other suggestions as to how we can setup an external camera to work with the phone, would be appreciated. **Specifications:** Android version: 4.0.3 - Ice Cream Sandwich API level 15 Device: Samsung Galaxy 2 Model GT-I9100M Build Number: IML74K.UGLD3


Where can I find the change log for Android 4.0.4?

I'm curious what changed in Android 4.0.4. Is there an official change log somewhere? It seems very well hidden.