Is there are way using GDrive or Photos resizing pictures before sync/upload?

I'm synchronising all my cam photos to my google drive. I'm using the photo app on android to upload pictures. There is just one thing that I don't like: I have no option to resize these pictures before the upload. So I have some 2mb pictures and I would like to resize/optimize them before uploading. Cannot find any options, tried also the google drive app, but still the same problem. I know there are apps to resize pictures, but it´s still annoying to resize every time manually before you sync. I thought there are some options to do that automatically? Funny because some days ago I tested the MS SkyDrive App for Android and there is an option to optimize the pictures. You cannot choose what size you want, but the app resizing all of your pictures that are there for upload pretty well. That´s awesome. Why no such an option for google drive? Any suggestions? Thank you


Google Play not working with firewall

I installed a firewall on a rooted device (tried two: Avast and Droidwall) but I was not able to make Google Play work (download apps from internet). What apps or services do I have to whitelist (allow for internet traffic) with firewall enabled so that Google Play can work properly?


How to introduce IMEI in UMI X2 phone

I bought a Chinese Android phone and is not recognising the card. Cannot make calls. I'm in Spain. It seems that I have to introduce IMEI in the phone. It's a UMI X2 android phone. Thanks for your help, Bernardo


Cannot root samsung galaxy s4 `GT-I9505`.               [*] Device found.     [*] Pushing exploit...     6970 KB/s (1283460 bytes in 0.179s)     [*] Pushing root tools...     7523 KB/s (366952 bytes in 0.047s)     7510 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 0.242s)     7475 KB/s (1578585 bytes in 0.206s)         pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk     Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]     [*] Rooting phone...     [+] This may take a few minutes.     [-] Failure.     [*] Cleaning up...     [*] Exploit complete. Press enter to reboot and exit.      I followed this guide. Motochopper downloaded from here. Tried to delete file `/data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk`.               ./adb.osx shell     shell@jflte:/ $ cd /data/local/tmp/     shell@jflte:/data/local/tmp $ ls -la      But there is no such file `/data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk`. My os is `os x`. So my phone is not rooted. Checked by app root checker. I tried to root several times. Reboot telephone but still fail. ## Update I removed app `SuperUser` from android device. Restart it. And tried to root again.               sh run.sh     [*]     [*] Motochopper: Android root exploit (Linux/OS X version)     [*] v1.1     [*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)     [*]     [*] Tested on the Motorola Razr HD, Razr M, Razr Maxx HD, and Atrix HD.     [*] Supports lots of other devices as well. ;-)     [*]     [*] Before continuing, ensure that USB debugging is enabled and that     [*] your phone is connected via USB.     [*]     [*] WARNING: This will likely void the warranty on your device. I am     [*] not responsible for any damage to your phone as a result using this     [*] tool.     [*]     [*] Press enter to root your phone...          [*]     [*] Waiting for device...     * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *     * daemon started successfully *     [*] Device found.     [*] Pushing exploit...     6626 KB/s (1283460 bytes in 0.189s)     [*] Pushing root tools...     6926 KB/s (366952 bytes in 0.051s)     5723 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 0.318s)     5474 KB/s (1578585 bytes in 0.281s)         pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk     Success     [*] Rooting phone...     [+] This may take a few minutes.     [-] Failure.     [*] Cleaning up...     [*] Exploit complete. Press enter to reboot and exit.      Allthough error `INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS` have gone, the telephone still not rooted. `[-] Failure.`


How to check what's wrong while my phone starts? How to get logs?

My phone does not start up. It shows splash screen, but it doesn't load a system. How can I check what's wrong? EDIT: More info: the broken phone is Galaxy S+, it is currently rooted, I installed CM 11 on it. I don't know if it is my blame I think not because I haven't done anything special on this phone for some time (it has worked correctly about month with all those modifications installed). I haven't given access to root to any of installed apps. Reinstalling system works, system starts but when I restart my phone it doesn't work anymore (until I re-install it again). Maybe is there some way to save logs on external sdcard?


How to find out the UID of a given file/folder?

I have an issue with inconsistent UIDs. I would like to know how to manually find out the ID of a folder (specifically the /data partition). I _think_ that it should be the same concept of an usual unix/linux filesystem but... I'm evidently getting older for this stuff :-) From the Astro app I can see the details of the /data partition but it only tells me `d--` and I cannot find any user id. Actually, I have not set up any account on this phone, so there should be (I guess) only one UID present (the default one) apart from the system daemons etc. Maybe for this reason it doesn't show up? Is there another, more powerful/informative app to be used? A file manager of some sort, a terminal console would be ideal for me.


How to pay for my kids apps?

Here is the story. I have two kids (5-7 years), they have their Android tablets... and I have the credit card. I have created two google accounts, each for one tablet. I want to buy apps for them, but I don't want to enter any details of my credit card to their google accounts, because the theory is that they will be using these accounts in future to communicate, browse etc. I don't want them charging my card without my knowledge. A while ago, when buying something in the google play store, I was able to select between one of the tablet accounts and my own account. I then had to enter the password to my own account and was able to install the given app. Now this seems no longer to be possible. I am lost. I am a 40+ year old Un*x user and I am confused and frustrated by Android. Is there a way of buying apps for my kids that is safe?


How can I get the lock screen sounds from Android 4.3 back? (upgraded to 4.4)

I have a Nexus 7 and I updated to android 4.4 after the upfate had been downloaded and waiting for a week. I miss the crisp sounds of the 4.3 lock screen, it made me like my device. Now its all changed without warning and I'm upset left feeling like my device isn't really mine. Is there a way to fix this? Likewise time/battery/WiFi icons at top have changed from blue to gray. Anyway to change just these two aspects without rooting or factory reset? Thanks.


what is the .config_p56 file in sdcard? And do you have this file too?

(sdcard is a symlink to storage/sdcard0) because it starts with a dot it is hidden.To see it have viewing of hidden files enabled.It contents are empty and its properties say it takes 0bits space.Maybe my phone is compromised with malware? Please tell me if you have this file too.


correct usb cable for Asus OTG usb adapter connected to transformer f300

I purchased the ASUS USB adapter that goes into the charging port. I would like to attach to my Tablet via a USB cable for the adapter appears to have the USB port as my laptop. Would anyone know of the correct cable I should purchase to link them together? Or would it be better to download my music file to a flash drive and then from the drive to my laptop.


Change Phone name on Nexus 4

When I look into the logs of my router, I have trouble identifying my own phone. How can I change the name of my phone, on my nexus 4 running latest Android OS, **without rooting it**? Is it even possible?


Remove CWM from Xperia Neo V

How can I remove CWM from my Xperia Neo V? EDIT: I have obviously rooted my device but I did not unlock the bootloader. (At least I assume that I didn't do it accidentaly -- in any case, I didn't root my phone using the official method.)


Is TransLoc Running? Should I be concerned?

Over the last few days, I have gotten a system popup saying TransLoc has stopped. Normally I wouldn't care cause I know it crashed. However yesterday, I restarted my phone mid-day, and never used/opened the app during the day and I received the popup again. Should I be concerned? Are they doing not the best stuff or just poor coding?


Will wiping data from recovery while flashing ROM on device with non-sd-slot also wipe user data?

I have a noob question. I'm planning to buy an android phone which doesn't include sdcard slot. Only internal memory. I am now using HTC Desire S which include sdcard slot. I change ROM on my phone so often. What I'm worried about is, will formatting data before flashing ROM going to remove all data in internal memory as the one I'm planning to buy rely only on internal memory. Or does HTC make some partition for something like virtual sdcard space that is stay untouched even wiping data from recovery?


Multiple phone numbers of the same type & Exchange

My company's directory uses the "Business" field to list the internal extension, and the "Business 2" field to list the fully qualified phone number. Obviously my cell phone cannot call the internal extension. "Business" shows up in my phone as "Work", and "Mobile" shows up too, but "Business 2" does not seem to appear. Now, my phone is pretty new to me so it could be I'm not navigating People correctly. Has anyone dealt with this before? Moto G, KitKat. I think I am sync'ing against Exchange 2007 or Exchange 2010.


Smartphone on usb rings on computer

I got a smartphone on android, and when it is attached trough USB to my computer (windows or linux), I'd like to have it ring or do notifications in the headphones of the computer. Is there a way to do it ?


How to remove corporate settings?

My DroidX just got upgraded to 2.3.15 (android version shows 2.2) over the air. After the upgrade the phone forced me to set a pin number. The phone is not currently connected to an Exchange server, but it used to be. A couple of weeks ago I removed then Exchange settings for contact list sync and I uninstalled TouchDown. The strange thing is that the Exchange server that I was connected to didn't have a requirement for a password, so I'm not sure where this setting is coming from. When I look in Location & Security > Select Device Administrators I see "Corporate Sync" listed in there, but there doesn't appear to be any way to remove the settings. I no longer work for the company with the exchange server, so I can't connect back to it. I'd rather not wipe the phone and reset it if I don't have to. I would also prefer not to root the phone as well.


22MB backup on new nexus 5 - too small?

Trying for the first time to root my device, using a Nexus 5 that I just got yesterday. I'm naturally trying to back things up before doing anything that can wipe memory, but the size of the .ab files that backup programs (Nexus Root Toolkit, Holo Backup etc.) produce without root access are around the ~22MB area. I've googled around and the consensus seems to be that it's far too small - BUT, I've only just got the device, and thrown a handful of apps (Twitter, 8SMS, etc.) onto it, no music or anything. Has this backup been performed correctly? Also - when unlocking the bootloader and rooting the device, do I need to put the stock ROM back onto it, or does it remain there naturally? Apologies if that last part was a bit oblivious but the places I've looked haven't been exactly clear, seeing as most of them go for custom ROMs. Thank you in advance!


How can I install an app if I have inconsistent UIDs and the market app crashes?

I am having issues with inconsistent UIDs. Trying to understand what was going on, I got the advice to install a terminal emulator. The problem is that when I go to the Market app, I receive a (very fast) error message, which says that the process `com.android.vending` is not working. How can I then install one of the apps that have been suggested to me?


Configuring ADB for Nexus 4 on Ubuntu 11.10

I'm trying to deploy and test an Android app on my Nexus 4 from my Ubuntu 11.10 computer, but ADB doesn't recognize it. I think I need the Google USB drivers, but I cannot find instructions on how to install them on Ubuntu. How can I install the drivers on Ubuntu 11.10 so that ADB will recognize my N4?


What is a good way to paste my (complicated KeePassX) passwords from OSX into Android Apps?

I want to log in on my phone to services such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. without compromising security. I'm using KeePassX on my Mac to generate passwords that I don't even see. KeePassX doesn't support the QR code plugin for KeePass. I don't want to send passwords to myself over email. Is there a convenient and ideally somewhat safe way to paste my (complicated KeePassX) passwords from OSX into Android Apps?


ServiceMode is blank SGH-I537

I have a Samsung S4 SGH-I537 and there is a bug with the baseband ML2 that service mode can go blank. I now have no way to change the settings, I accidentally pressed another input in the service mod and now I can't do anything to fix this. Is it possible to change the option in the service mode option via terminal? If you press *#9090# you will see the settings. I need to change the settings to the default so I can fix all the other stuff. Thanks


Allowing some application to access my Gallery

While allowing some android applications to access my gallery, am i allow them also view all my pictures, downloads etc? Or are they only be able to pick an image for example when i use an image through that application?


If I hide a contact on the LINE app can they still send me messages?

If I hide a contact for LINE can they still send me messages?


Mediaserver using excessive CPU time and battery

I've got a Nexus 4 on OS version 4.2.1 that suddenly started to drain it's battery very quickly. When looking in the battery usage I see "Mediaserver"eating 60% of the battery over time, with several minutes of CPU time logged and several _hours_ of Keep Awake time. Typically the screen, phone idle or other services eat up the majority of battery life. I tried closing all apps and charging it up, and sure enough overnight it still drained significant battery, again Mediaserver was the culprit as reported in the Battery usage chart; it had kept the device awake _all night_ and drained 10% of my battery despite zero use. I haven't added a large number of files and I'm not playing music/etc so Mediaserver shouldn't be doing very much on the drive. How can I stop Mediaserver from eating my battery life like this?


Exchange e-mails deleted from Samsung Galaxy S III when downloaded on computer

When I have Microsoft Outlook running on my computer, exchange emails are self deleting on my Samsung Galaxy S III. I can see the incoming email on my Galaxy S III, but it goes as soon as Outlook downloads the same email. Why is this?


Double calendar notifications

For some reason I'm getting 2 notifications for every 1 calendar event I enter. I'm using Android 4.1.2 (CyanogenMod 10.0.0-grouper) on a Nexus 7. Can someone please help me troubleshoot this issue?


No boot after installing AOKP

Today I installed AOKP on my Samsung Galaxy S2 according to this tutorial. While trying to install I got following error:               Installing Update:     assert failed: get prop("ro.product.device") == "d2att" || getgroup("ro.build.product") ==      'd2att E:Error in /sdcard/"AOKP Release File" (Status 7)     Instalation aborted.      I modified the updater-script according to this link. The installation was completed succesfully, but after booting the system for the first time, I turned off the power after ~15 minutes (See in the tutorial, the author mentions that one should proceed like this if it takes too long. According to him it shouldn't take longer than 5 minutes). Now I'm trying to boot the system, but everything I get is the Samsung welcome screen with the yellow triangle. I can't even access the boot menu with 'volume up' - 'home' - 'start'. What should I do now?


Android 4.1 tablet Model M736 not recognizing keyboard when connected through 4 port usb hub

I am having a Belkin 4 port USB hub and an Android 4.1 tablet Model M736 made by Kocaso. I am trying to connect USB keyboard and a USB WiFi dongle to the hub and not able to see either of the devicces. Tried only the keyboard connected to the hub yet not able to recognize that a keyboard exists. But individually the devices work when connected directly to tablet. Could it be that the USB hub isnot able to support enough power when connected to the tablet. Any suggestions


Certain Wi-Fi network not available on Motorola Milestone with Cyanogenmod

I have a Motorola Milestone with Cyanogenmod 7.2.0. Phone is working without any problems. I was using this phone with my own Wi-Fi network. Something happened, and after that I'm not able to connect to Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi router should be fine (we use it with another Android phone and two notebooks without any problem). I made factory reset that didn't solve the problem (after factory reset, I started to use it with different account, so it didn't restore the Wi-Fi settings). The phone is able to search for Wi-Fi hotspots (it finds a neighbor's Wi-Fi), but it doesn't list my own Wi-Fi network. I can't figure out the reason, I think it is not hardware related. Maybe I disabled to connect to this Wi-Fi accidentally, I don't know. Is there a way to check the setting for a certain Wi-Fi, or at least can I reset full Wi-Fi settings?


why is galaxy s4 switching to silent at night

My s4 switches ALL sounds off at night. Alarms, ringtones ,you name it. Trawled the Internet for an answer but no satisfaction yet. When I go to turn them back on it won't let me. I've to restart the phone to get them back. I've downloaded apps in an attempt to sort it out but that didn't work either. Anyone had this problem? Anyone any suggestions? Can't find any "night setting" on phone either. Any help would be greatly appreciated. .....


If I install something from Google Play, can I be sure it can uninstall itself?

So recently bought an Android tablet, having first had an iPhone. So with Apple's strategy, apps seem quite restricted. They can really only do a couple of minor things outside of the app (like notifications etc.) and they're also reviewed by Apple. Android seems to allow a lot more freedom. You have apps that change the keyboard, or change the start up screen or allow you to share across apps etc. So my question is... if I install something from Play Store, do I know that it will always uninstall properly? Do app developers actually need to write an uninstall program or is this done automatically in the OS?


Unable to connect to network after factory reset

Today I did a factory reset on my phone (Galaxy y GT-S5360T) to attempt to free up some space (it worked, thankfully) and now I can't seem to connect to any wifi network. I am currently running the stock ROM which is Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread and I am also rooted. I also noticed after the reset the Google Play store had been replaced by the Android Market. I don't have anything against the Android Market, but I do prefer Google Play. Does anyone know how to fix these problems? Thanks in advance Edit: When my phone tries to connect to a wifi network, the status reports that it is 'Obtaining IP Address" and it just ends there. Nothing else happens. I have heard in more than one place that I can create a static IP address and that will fix the problem but I have no idea how I can do this. It would be much appreciated if someone could point me towards a tutorial on how to do this, as I have no idea. I have also tried a factory reset again again and this still did not fix the problem.


How some android phone supports 4k video capture and playback while some pc doesn't.?

I just heard of the Snapdragon 805 specs and i was astonished to see that it supports 4K Video capture and playback, then came to know that some Sony Smartphones already supports 4K Video capture and playback and it has it the market already. My PC, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 with 6GB DDR3 RAM and an NVIDIA 9500GT 1GB DDR2 doesn't support 4K Video playback (captured in RED). Does it mean that those Smartphones that does support 4K Video playback is actually faster and more efficient than my PC if not, how do they do that.?


Edit out a part of an audio file

How can I cut out a particular portion of the song and play the rest of the song? for example my song is of 4 minutes and 11 seconds and I want to remove the section from `2:04` to `3:30` and play from `0:00` to`2:03` and then continue from `3:31` and end at `4:11` I hope you got my problem can anyone help me with this?


What's up with the 4.2 file structure?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why did /sdcard/ turn into /sdcard/0/ with 4.2? I'm just really confused about the file structure of the sdcard on the root of the sdcard theres the regular symlink of /sdcard to the actual internal sdcard folder, but heres where it gets weird in the /storage folder theres a symlink from /storage/sdcard0 (the normal sdcard folder) to /storage/emulated/legacy, which i guess is the folder that everything was moved to when i updated to cm10.1, but there is also a /storage/emulated/0 folder, which was the automatic backup of my sdcard when i updated to 10.1, but it stays in sync with the /storage/emulated/legacy folder also in /data/media there are /data/media/0 and /data/media/legacy folders (not symlinks, as far as i can tell) and /mnt/shell has the same folders, /mnt/shell/legacy and /mnt/shell/0 (once again, not symlinks) any idea which folders i can delete? is there any way to return to the old file structure where the sdcard was just at /storage/sdcard0?


How to select content language on Google Play Movies

I'm in Germany and I want to download movies in English from the Google Play store to watch my Android tablet, however I can only get movies in German. How can I get the English versions?


Help finding app history

i know there is a place i can go on my lg motion and see the history of all the apps ever downloaded to my phone, including the ones that have been removed. This same place will show the last date the app was installed but I can't remember where that is.


My android device has been splashed/soaked by sea water

My Acer Liquid got wet with sea water. I didn't notice that right the moment, but after an hour it made a couple of vibrations and the screen doesn't turn on. Connected to power and nothing happens, no led lights and it does just nothing. Trying to turn it on doesn't give any result. Is it gone forever? Can I try anything? Can I make it repair?


Root Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3 4.4.2 without tripping Knox

I have been searching and searching for a way to root my Verizon Samsung galaxy note 3 with 4.4.2 on it and with out tripping kknox, and am very unlucky. I have heard of Root_de_LA_Vega and it tripping Knox with 4.4.2. Then there is TowelRoot, this I feel might work, so if anyone has the same phone with the same update and has tried it. Tell me how it worked out. The last option I have found being cyangen mod installer. Once again if anyone has tried it on the same phone, tell me how it worked out. Any feed back is great and thank you in advance.


Hide SMS Message in Notification bar

I am using Moto E powered by Google Android Kitkat. When i receive a SMS, i am getting notification displaying the Sender Name with the Message. I don't want the Message received to be disaplyed in the Notification. Just the Sender Name is Enough. Is there any App for this? Or Can i change it with any settings itself. NOTE : I don't want to stop the notification. I just want to hide the text message in the Notification


What happens when using a cellphone when charging?

What happens when a phone is being used with the charger connected? Will it take power from charger and save the battery usage? OR At one end, the charger keeps charging the battery and at the other end, phone discharges the battery simultaneously? (I am using Sony Xperia SP with Android 4.2.1)


can you add a notification sound to the list

Have sound recording of my own. Want it to be a notification choice for texts, etc. Is this possible. Ringtone setting has this "add" option but don't see similar one for notifications.


Galaxy S2 with Android 4.1.2 (volume control button on side)

Upon updating to Android 4.1.2 I have lost the ability to set my phone volume to mute/silent. In the prior version, you can reduce the volume until it reaches 'vibrate' then one more click would change it to silent. This was such a handy feature as I have to turn my phone to silent due to work, kids sleeping etc...I am sick of adjusting the vibration intensity through the volume settings.


Can Scrap Booker be replaced with Evernote in Air Command on Galaxy Note 3?

> Scrap Booker – save anything you encounter – such as websites, maps, and > pictures – into organized scrapbook categories with accompanied notes and > information for later browsing. (from Phandroid Galaxy Note 3 review). What makes this special is that it's quick accessibility from Air Command menu that is activated via S-Pen. But functionality wise, this seems like an equivalent of (or subset of) Evernote. On one hand, as an Evernote user, I'd love to NOT have to have parts of my data in a separate scrapbooking application. On the other, Air Command menu and S-Pen integration is a big win. As such: Is there any way to integrate Evernote with this scrapbooking functionality in Note 3? I'm fine with any solution (e.g. full on replacement by Evernote, or even something as simple as a way to import 100% of my current Scrap Booker data into Evernote).


Can I change proxy settings on my stock Android browser?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3, and I'm not experienced enough in Android to want to root it yet. However, I need a proxy server. Is there any way to change the proxy settings (for both WiFi and network, either through the phone or over adb)? Thanks.


How can I add an icon to the MIUI home screen?

I just got a Nexus One, which uses the MIUI interface. It came with two different gallery apps. I prefer the `cooliris` app, but there's no icon for it on the home screen, which makes it difficult to access. I can't seem to figure out how to add an icon. Everything I've found on the internet is either inaccurate or otherwise unhelpful. This should be simple. What am I missing?


Should I be worried about applications with weird looking permissions?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How important is it to review the permissions that an app is using? When I install apps from Android Market (Play Store now) there are some apps that require special permissions and for some of them it's weird to have for example "Read phone call history" when the app is a compass or whatever... Should I be worried? Should I uninstall an app with weird looking permissions?


What does "Locked Messages" mean?

When I try to delete a message, I get prompted to select whether to "Delete locked messages". There doesn't appear to be any difference if I check this option or leave it unchecked. Does anyone know what that means?


How can I not show profile pics in Whatsapp?

I don't want any profile pics to appear for any contacts in Whatsapp on my HTC One X, any idea if this is possible?


Problems rooting Samsung Galaxy S: SuperOneClick stops responding at step 7

I am having an awful time trying to update my new Galaxy S to ICS. I found a well rated ROM .zip on code.google.com but first I need to root the phone so I can unlock the bootloader. I have been googling all week and read lots of posts saying SuperOneClick is the way to go, but it keeps freezing. It gets to step 7 and stops. There are many threads out there where people say they have the same problem as me, but there is no answer to these posts, or the response is 'well it worked for me', which isn't much help. I also thought of giving Odin a go, but I do not believe my ROM is compatable (doesn't have PDA, CSC etc. elements to select). There must be something I'm missing or the tutorials I've read have left out. Or something else stopping SuperOneClick from finishing it's task. I get no error messages during the rooting process. SuperOneClick just plain stops responding.   * Samsung Galaxy S i9000   * Android Gingerbread 2.3.6    * Bootloader 3e   * ROM ICS_4.0.3_MR1-RC4.2_I9000.zip from code.google.com (http://code.google.com/p/ice-cream-sandwich-sgs/)   * SuperOneClick version 2.3.3


Android L Preview After device unlock Contacts app open

In My Nexus 5 after I unlock my device ervery time contacts/people app is open up automatically. Do I Need to change any settings??


Find carrier allocated public IP address

Fido has a service where they allocate a public IP address for some fees. I have paid the fees and apparently they have allocated my phone a public IP address. In normal circumstances, I should be able to see the IP address in my device settings (status information), but it shows "IP address unavailable". Fido customer service is not able to help, saying that they only have instructions for the iPhone. For any other phone, I should contact the manufacturer. Any idea how I could go about finding the public IP address that I am paying through my nose for? Carrier: Fido in Canada.   Phone: Samsung Galaxy S2   OS: Android 4.0.3


Adding (lots of) icons to home screen on ICS tablet

I just upgraded my Galaxy Tab 10.1 from Samsung's 3.2 variation to CyanogenMod's ICS RC1. Most everything seems a little slicker or simpler. However, there is one big shortcoming: it seems impossible to efficiently add multiple icons to the home screen. From home, I have to hit the "apps" button in the top-right, find the app icon, long-press it, then drag it to the right place. And repeat. On the 3.2 ROM, I could just drag icons onto "mini" homescreens on the top half of the app list page. (Is this a feature of Samsung's TouchWiz and not part of default Honeycomb?) I've restored all my apps, so they're installed, but none are on the rather barren homescreen. I had them somewhat organized across the 5 pages under 3.2, and I'd like to get that organization back. Am I missing something in the CM/ICS UI that makes this easier? Are there 3rd party apps that make this easier? (Is the ICS homescreen the default, or specific to Cyanogenmod?) Are the config files editable?


How to backup&restore Android device?

i have a new Nexus 4 (i.e. Jellybean 4.2.1), and i want to backup my current Nexus 4 and restore it onto the new Nexus 4. How can i do that? * * * i've tried going into **Settings** -> **Backup & reset** -> **Back up my data** to ensure my phone is backed up. When the new device is first setup it automatically tries to restore settings from Google's Servers: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Verry.jpg)   Screenshot (click image to enlarge) Except that not everything was restored. Amongst the things that are not restored are:   * applications are not restored (a new version is downloaded from the store)   * application settings are not restored   * pictures, videos, camera, videos, saved files are not restored   * ~~wallaper is not restored~~   * unlock pattern is not restored   * preferences are not restored   * icon layout is not restored   * **Messaging** conversations are not restored   * **Talk** conversation history is not restored   * recent calls are not restored   * custom ringtones are not restored   * custom notification sounds are not restored * * * i've tried downloading an application called **App Backup & Restore**. But because there is no external storage on the Nexus 4, there is no way to copy the backup off the phone. Also, **App Backup & Restore** cannot backup app settings for me. From the web-site: > Notice: App Backup cannot backup data or settings of apps for you Neither can **Quick Backup**. * * * So my question remains: > How can i backup and restore my Nexus 4? **Note** : i have no interest in _rooting_ my phone, as that is now a criminal offense in Canada. And even if it weren't illegal; i'd still prefer the option that doesn't void the warrantee, risk voiding the warrantee, is irreversible, has the possibility of being irreversible, or changing the phone away from the original, stock, intended version of Google's own Jellybean.


Do I have to backup Titanium Backup's keys?

I just bought Titanium Backup and set up a scheduled encrypted backup of user+system apps and data, followed by Dropbox sync. Assuming I remember the passphrase, is all the data required for restoration backed up? Or do I have to manually backup the private key and encrypted symmetric key?


Phone unlocking ideas

My wife's nexus 4 has a dead area across the middle of the screen. There's a 1 cm strip running horizontally across the screen that doesn't register clicks. A few weeks ago, her screen broke. We had it repaired, then two weeks after that the dead area emerged. (The technicians will not fix the issue, I've tried that). The dead area covers digits that are in her pin. On a nexus 4 the lock screen is only in portrait mode, so I can't access the dead area by turning the phone. The dead area doesn't cover the on screen keyboard, so if I can get to that I think I can unlock the phone. What I have tried to fix the issue:   1. punch in a bunch of invalid pins hoping that the phone would become locked and we could unlock it using the associated account with the on screen keyboard. I've tried probably 50 times but the phone hasn't stopped offering PIN authentication yet.   2. Using the android device manager, lock the device. The problem here is that I lent her my phone in the interim and it locked my phone. We unlocked that and removed her account but the android device manager still isn't locking the right phone. This is kind of weird because she never set my phone up to allow the remote control, I did that with my account. Somehow the phone or google's server must be confused. Two Nexus 4s in the same room is a problem apparently.   3. If you go to the camera, you can get the phone to go into landscape mode. Take a picture, then view the gallery. Anything from before your taking pictures while the camera was locked is hidden, and a lock shows. Tap the lock, and you are taken to a lock screen in portrait mode. But before you can key in any digits, it flips you back to portait. The phone was never in USB debug mode, and I can't connect to it via USB while it is locked. Does anyone have any idea how I can fix this?


What exact time do Android devices execute the Daylight Saving Changes?

I believe the Windows OS in general makes the Fall DST change at 3.00am on the last Sunday of October, and the Spring change at 2.00am on the last Sunday of March. Could someone enlighten me on the exact times that the Android OS, in general, (or 4.3 specifically) makes the DST changes?


Hide Superuser?

There are many apps out there that will hide your root su file and this seems to work well enough, but none of them are capable of hiding the Superuser application, not even 'Hide My Root' which claims it can do it but actually it doesn't do anything (Galaxy Nexus JB4.1.1., Superuser 3.1.1). Is there any way I could hide the Superuser app in such a manner that I could bring it back easily with an app rather than having to re-root my phone and re-mount/restore or just re-install the app itself? My motives are not nefarious, actually I just want to get email on my phone but our 'Good' policy blocks rooted phones and once it sees Superuser it bails. This conflicts with the many tools I need available to me which require root access. I've tried putting Superuser into Ghost mode but this does little other than remove it from the launcher. I've tried SuperSU as an alternative to Superuser and Good still recognizes that. Maybe if there were some other lesser known Superuser app that might work but I haven't been able to find one yet.


Why does "Xperia Keyboard" use up mobile traffic?

I checked Settings->Data Usage, and an app called "Xperia Keyboard" has used up 513 KB of mobile traffic. Why would the keyboard app need to use 513 KB of mobile data? It's a keyboard app, why does it need an internet connection at all?


Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 (GT P1000 with 2.2version android) stuck in boot-loop on update to CM10

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 (GT P 1000) with Android 2.2. A couple of days ago, I decided to update my Tab to JellyBean, and I searched the web for its procedure I found a HowTo at AndroidAuthority. After downloading the files and placing them on the internal SD, I followed its procedure about the recovery mode. My tab started to update but in the middle of upgrading it stopped and restarted. After that, my tab continuously follows this trend 1. Booting 2. Loading the OS 3. Rebooting 4. Go to 1! I could not even return its OS to is previous state! **I could not even go to the Recovery mode to do something.** Someone told me that each phone has a ROM or something like downgrading thing which I should download it and follow another procedure. I think I should do something like formatting and reinstalling a fresh, brand new Android OS on it like the procedure when we want to install a new Windows OS on our PC. Does anybody by any chance know what should I do?


Android OS update with out active service

I have an HTC device which we use for development currently running Android 2.2.1. While trying to update it from:               Settings > Software update > Check new      it shows the following for quite some time and then goes to an error message: > **Software Update** > > Checking for new Software available now. This phone doesn't have active service right now though I am connected to WiFi. Does this matter? Does Android prevent you from updating the OS if your device is not activated on a cellular carrier?


Why battery "sags" on my device and how to fix/workaround it?

Sometimes my device shows "No SIM card" status and "0%" battery and soon powers off (even if I manage to quicky connect it to USB). After powering back on it works more or less as expected. ![Battery history](http://i.stack.imgur.com/PCA7V.png) Why does this happen? How to fix the issue or how to force Android to continue if battery suddenly drops to 0% (as opposed of gradually become discharged)?


Are there USB to LAN adapter that are compatible with Android 4.0?

I'm looking for a USB-to-LAN adapter that is compatible with my Chinese Android 4.0 tablet. I've 2 dongles - like this \- but none of them works. How can i choose a usb to lan adapter for my Android tablet? I've to look at Linux Kernel version to search a suitable adapter? **Edit** : The model of my tablet is Voyo Q101


ADW Launcher (CM7/Desire GSM) old icons keep reappearing/overlapping icons

I have an HTC Desire (GSM) running CM7.1 and I am having issues with the ADW desktop: Icons that I have previously deleted reappear on next boot - sometimes even over or under other icons. If I sort things out and backup the settings and desktop config, reboot and then restore the settings/config this does not cure the problem. If I add a new app, its icon will appear where put after a reboot, but it's as if a subset of old icons have been remembered somewhere or a config file has become read only. I have tried manually deleting the backup files from the SD card but this doesn't help. Any ideas?


Can I completely wipe a Galaxy Nexus

A friend of mine is considering selling his Galaxy Nexus (to me) and we wanted to be sure that if we did a hard reset it would wipe all data linking him to the phone. I understand it utilizes a lot of core Google technologies and we don't want to find out down the road that something survives the process. This is one of the unlocked Galaxy Nexus (GSM) purchased from Google


Can't buy any paid apps on Google Play store, shows "An error occurred. Please try again."

On my Nexus 7, I keep getting > An error occurred. Please try again. Over and over when attempting to buy any _paid_ apps on the Google Play store. It works fine for free apps, but always returns this same error when I try to buy a paid app. I've "tried again" a dozen times with the same result. ![google play paid purchase click -- an error occurred. please try again](http://i.stack.imgur.com/BJDdx.jpg) I checked my Google account and the Nexus 7 shows up as properly attached to my account. It also works OK in Mail, Calendar, and the other bundled Google apps on the device. I don't understand why I'm getting this error, which tells me _nothing_. I'd like to buy some Android apps for my Nexus 7, but I can't! Based on one of the comments, I tried buying the same app on the Google Play website, and I get an odd message next to the Nexus 7 (which does show up in the list of devices for me): > You have not opened the Google Play Store app recently on this device. > Please open it and try again. ![You have not opened the Google Play Store app recently on this device. Please open it and try again.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Xjv2R.jpg) But, but, but I have the Google Play store open _right now_ on my device!


how do i deny a caller the option of leaving a voicemail?

I don't want to completely block a #. I want to be able to answer, but, if I don't answer, I don't want that particular caller to be able to leave a voicemail. can this be done? the only apps I find allow you to either send directly to vmail or it auto-answers and hangs up.


external microphone alongside built-in speakers in Nexus 7

Is there a way to use Nexus 7 with an external microphone (audio-in) while the audio-out will still come for the internal speakers? In other words, I want to use a really high-quality microphone for audio-in alone, but still have everyone in the room hearing the audio out. Please note I have no accessible Nexus 7. * * * **EDIT** Just read this Q&A and that one. I'm still not convinced it isn't possible (if I read them right). What about using USB microphone? Not a whole headset, just a little mic..


Intents in a grid instead of a list on Android 4.4 KitKat

I have just received the Nexus 4's Android 4.4 KitKat OTA. One of the first things I remarked was that the intents layout for choosing an application is now a list instead of a grid just like in Jelly Bean: ![New intent layout](http://i.stack.imgur.com/4ilTM.jpg)   (click for larger image) I find this list layout ugly (I don't want to go back to the good ol' ICS days) and I would like to get my intents in a grid again. How can I retrieve the grid layout for intents on Android 4.4 KitKat?


Reading NFC tags from the front of the phone

I'm creating an app reading NFC tags. Currently all works well expect that the NFC tag can only be scanned when it touch the back of the phone. Is there anyway to allow NFC to be read through the screen? I'm testing on a Nexus 4.


android rooting and security

I read here that the way to become "root" in an Android device(Galaxy S3) is to use **Rooting**. However it has been said that if we do that, even normal applications will be running with root privilege. Is that the case ? For anyone with a Unix background, I am sure that allowing all applications to run as root is quite odd and dangerous. So my question is, isn't there the concept of **Users** as we have it on a *nix system ? For eg: in a normal operation as what user the Android apps run ? (we are not logging in as we do on a *nix system, so is there a default user ?). Also, is there no way to restrict or to run apps without root privilege ? Since I am a Linux/Unix guy, I would really like to get the command line. That is why I want to do the **Rooting**. However, I dont' want to make my mobile phone that loose and make it a Virus system like Windows.


Working root method for myTouch 4G Slide?

Is there a working root for the myTouch 4G Slide? I have Android 2.3.4. I tried Revolutionary as advised by rootzwiki, which failed with the following message.               Your device: doubleshot, with HBOOT 1.45.0013 is not supported at this time      I tried SuperOneClick, which failed. None of the other methods I saw on the How do I root my device page appeared to support my version of Android. Is there perhaps some method where I could downgrade, or is there some other new method out there? _Edit: My bootloader is unlocked with thetool from HTC_


Samsung Galaxy S3 direct call always calls the same number

I am using a Samsung Galaxy S3 and the direct call feature always calls the same number no matter whose contact I am viewing. Is this a bug in the feature? (The number it calls to is one of my frequent callers.)


Can I replace the system font just for Japanese text?

I discovered today that the system font on my rooted Galaxy S2 phone has some errors in the way it renders some Japanese characters. I want to change the font to something I'm sure is more reliable, but I'm unsure that I can change just the Japanese, and impact all fonts. I have looked into font changing apps, but I'm a little nervous as there are a lot of comments suggesting the potential to brick the phone. So I want to proceed carefully. I don't really know how font handling works, especially with an Android device, so is it possible for me to change the font for just the Japanese text?


Can I update a file via email

I'm looking for a way to update a file (override it if need be) on the SD Card from an email attachment with one click, sort of like a Batch file in windows. We have 50 tablets at work and every now and then we need to update a price list file. Most of the users are not too bright and can't copy from the attachment and then navigate to the correct folder and then paste the file in. I would like to know if there is any way to automate this like a batch file in windows, is it even possible. All tablets are using 4.2.1 and are Asus TF300T and NOT Rooted. I usually email the updated file then have to spend 15 min with EACH person holding their hand to update it. Any help or direction to a thread with something similar would be very appreciative


Jelly Bean on the Galaxy Nexus - forcing an update?

I bought my Galaxy Nexus in New Zealand - via parallel importing. I believe it came from Russia, given my manual was in Russian(!). But it works perfectly and is genuine. A colleague there bought one from the same source the next day, and his arrived a day after mine. I then moved to Canada, and got a Rogers sim card. All good. However, my ex-colleague got a 4.0.4 upgrade about 8 weeks before myself. I tried forcing an update, but no luck. Then last week, I finally got 4.0.4, and about the same day, my old colleague emailed to say he got an OTA update to 4.1. What gives? Is it a geo-fenced roll-out? How can I force an update? (I've gone to system updates to check for an update, but no luck). Or would I have to root and do it manually? I'd prefer not to if there's a simple way to force an update... Baseband I9250XXLA2, Build IMM76K.I9250XWLD2


How to root Samsung Exhibit SGH-T599N?

Can you root a Samsung Exhibit SGH-T599N 4G Android phone without a computer? And, how can I gain signature verification of external SD card?


Stop Evernote from using Location based services?

Here is a screenshot from Evernote app: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/nVuyo.png) How do I stop Evernote from using this service? I have looked around the settings but did not find anything.


SMS Delivery reports in Ice cream sandwich dont show up

After I send a message I used to get a delivery report confirming the delivery of a SMS message in my old (non-Android) phone. But in my Intex Ibuddy Connect with Android 4.0.4 I am not getting the notification of delivery. I have checked the option for the delivery report in the settings still, no change. What could be the issue?


Save SMS to phone directly

Some of my text messages get saved in my SIM card automatically and this does not show up in notifications and I miss out on reading them. I only realize the messages have arrived when I get a notification saying my SIM message **inbox is full please delete messages.** Is there a way to make the phone memory the default storage for text messages? I am using ICS 4.0.4 in Intext Ibuddy Connect


SD card full bricks Android 2.2: In fsckdelay end. Kill dosfsck, ret=-1

I downloaded this 80 MB ZIP file containing 27000 files to my SD card and unzipped it using this code.   A no space left error occurred before all files could be extracted. I couldn't remove the folder, neither with `adb shell rm -f` nor the Open Manager app nor by mounting the SD card and removing from Ubuntu/Nautilus:               $ adb shell rm -f /sdcard/OxygenGuide     rm failed for /sdcard/OxygenGuide, I/O error      Ubuntu/Nautilus:               There was an error deleting 08267130495190304.html.     Error removing file: Read-only file system      It looked like trying to remove this particular file makes the whole SD card read-only. Unmounting/remounting made it read/write again, but the same error happened when I tried to delete again. * * * I decided to reboot, and now I just have a black screen with just the top bar, showing the "Checking SD card" icon and usual network/battery/date. `adb logcat` shows this:               I/ActivityThread(  323): Publishing provider downloads: com.android.providers.downloads.DownloadProvider     W/Vold    (   71): Filesystem modified - rechecking (pass 2)     I/Vold    (   71): Device /dev/block/vold/179:1, target /mnt/sdcard mounted @ /mnt/secure/staging     D/Vold    (   71): Volume sdcard state changing 3 (Checking) -> 4 (Mounted)     I/ActivityThread(  270): Publishing provider call_log: com.android.providers.contacts.CallLogProvider     W/logwrapper(   71): In fsckdelay end. Kill dosfsck, ret=-1      _Android 2.2_


How can I remove 'Orange' apps?

I have a bunch of complete crap apps on my phone which I can't move to the SD card, so they are taking up about 10mb of space on my phone, which is irritating when I want to update my phone as I need 25mb, so have to delete loads of apps. I was considering rooting my phone, but this apparently doesn't allow you to delete them. So how do I go about this? I don't want to run a custom rom and am happy to stick with HTC's regular firmware, but I want to 'unbrand' my phone. Any ideas please?


Updates are not showing on Play Store

I read in news that a new Google Search update is rolling out (version 3.5.14). When I checked on the Play Store it was not showing the update, although update date was listed as June 26th and the "What's New" was also the same as the previous version. Why is the update not showing? Is it because it takes time to reach every country, like Android OS updates? Google Play Services is also not showing the update which was released on 27-28th of June.


the application Settings has stopped unexpectedly

I've installed few new apps; and when I went to deinstall some of them; I got this error.   Now I'm wondering is there a way to "fix this error"? I can still deinstall apps using adb from command line my configuration : htc hero , 2.1, unrooted


What app is activating all of my apps in turn?

Something on my phone is repeatedly cycling through all (or most) applications. Several times a day, it activates an app for a couple seconds, then moves on to the next app. It will continue doing this for many apps (maybe all of them) and it will repeat apps. Eventually it stops, but it will start again later in the day. I notice the behavior because the rest of the phone, including the dialer, crawls to a halt. If I look at Apps -> Running I see the cycling app at the top. The screenshot shows that the cycle is currently on Facebook - an app that I have literally never used on my phone. It will cycle next to YouTube, Slacker, etc. How can I figure out what's doing this, and how do I make it stop? ![Screenshot of running apps screen, showing Facebook being activated.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Dsd5I.png) I've tried the following with no effect:   * Repeatedly killing all Google Play services or processes that might be checking for updates.   * Ensure that some of the activated apps are fully updated. They still appear in the running apps cycling.   * Disabling Google Settings -> Verify Apps   * All antennas and GPS on/off. HTC Thunderbolt with Verizon   Android Version 4.0.4   Not rooted


How to enable a HTC MyTouch 3G Slide USB tether in Windows 7?

I'm trying to use HTC MyTouch 3G Slide for USB tether instead of my old G1, which works perfectly. On the first try the ADB driver didn't recognize the phone, but worked fine after adding this to android_winusb.inf in both [Google.NTx86] and [Google.NTamd64]:               ;T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0E03     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0E03&MI_01      However, when enabling USB tethering, the PID changes to 0E04, and my guess requires to be associated with Remote NDIS driver. So I've exported the Remote NDIS using Double Driver, and examined wceisvista.inf file. It says that compatible devices are:               %WindowsCeDevice%    = RNDIS.NT.5.1, USB\Class_E0&SubClass_01&Prot_03      While the actual device is: `USB\Class_02&SubClass_02&Prot_FF` I've already messed something up by adding the tether mode hardware Ids to the ADB driver.. so now it recognizes it as ADB driver.. Some more details, on the Slide I have cyanogenmod 6.1.0 installed (Froyo 2.2.1), and the PID changes only when using Wired Tether app (code.google.com/p/android-wired-tether). When switching USB Tether within built-in settings, the PID stays on 0E04. So maybe it is suppose to be associated with ADB driver... At this point my knowledge of windows drivers expires.. Anyone has any experience with this? Thanks!


Is GSM telephony feasible on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9?

I'm looking to buy a small tablet to use as a "table phone" for use with a headset, and for video telephony. GSM telephony is a must - I don't want to rely entirely on Skype, or Internet connectivity in general. (Plus I'm eligible for a landline number on my mobile contract so people can call me from normal phones for free, which is great.) I am hovering between the 7" P1000 Samsung Galaxy Tab and the more expensive, newer 8.9" one. The 7" one officially supports GSM telephony. Various tests remarked that it's a bit too chunky for use as a normal mobile phone but for my use case on the desk, that doesn't matter. I really just want something I can carry around in a bag, and put on my desk to make calls with. The 8.9" one supports GSM telephony, but doesn't come with it activated out of the box. You need third party Android products in order to use it. This strikes me as odd, and makes me expect problems - why else would one build in the functionality, but not ship with it enabled? Telephony is the one thing I really, really need to just _work_ \- I can't afford to deal with dropping connections, bad voice quality, patches, and an overall "beta" experience. Is telephony feasible on an 8.9" Samsung Galaxy Tab?


I've bricked my HTC Thunderbolt with Cyan... help?

Well, this is totally my fault. I had a little extra to drink last night and on a whim decided to upgrade the Cyan rom on my HTC Thunderbolt. There appeared a later version in my Rom Manager so I clicked the buttons, gave permissions and off it went... next thing I know, the phone does not get thru the white HTC screen. Help? Can anyone provide a simple step-by-step? Thank you kindly!


How do I connect an existing VPN connection on my Android device using adb?

Under _Wireless & networks > VPN_ I have an existing profile for an L2TP VPN. I'd like to use adb to connect (and disconnect) that profile from the command line. It would looks something like this: Start VPN Server:               adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/foo.bar.activity -e START myvpnserver      Stop VPN Server:               adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/foo.bar.activity -e STOP myvpnserver      I haven't found any way to do this by searching through StackOverflow or Google. Help is much appreciated.


What is the difference between AOSP/vanilla and stock?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What's the difference between an AOSP ROM and a stock ROM? When referring to Android ROMs or kernels (etc.), what is the difference between:   * AOSP ("vanilla")   * Stock


'Insufficient storage' when installing Google play services

Before you hit reply or scream duplicate - read through what I've done. The phone is a rooted HTC One X running 4.2.2 and ViperX custom ROM with 836 MB free space on 'app' storage and 6.6 GB free space on phone storage (which has 32 GB total). If you didn't already know, the phone has no microSD slot.   1. Already seen this answer, and it does not apply. My `/cache` directory has 314M free space available.   2. Already deleted `/data/app-lib/com.google.app.vending`.   3. Went to app settings for Google Play Services, hit 'clear cache'.   4. Emptied app and Dalvik caches, rebooted.   5. Fixed the same problem for Titanium Backup by deleting the relevant directory under `/data/app-lib/` and reinstalling.  **Update** : Directory listing -               Filesystem             Size   Used   Free   Blksize     /dev                   492M   128K   492M   4096     /mnt/secure            492M     0K   492M   4096     /mnt/asec              492M     0K   492M   4096     /mnt/obb               492M     0K   492M   4096     /system                  1G   915M   344M   4096     /data                    2G     1G   966M   4096     /cache                 314M     5M   309M   4096     /rca                     5M     4M     1M   4096     /rfs                     5M     4M     1M   4096     /devlog                 21M    16M     4M   4096     /data/DxDrm/fuse: Permission denied     /mnt/asec/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackupPro-1     2M   100K     1M   4096     /storage/sdcard0        25G    18G     6G   32768     /mnt/secure/asec        25G    18G     6G   32768     /mnt/asec/com.jarodyv.livewallpaper.matrixglpro-1     2M   604K     1M   4096


Why might an app not auto-update, despite not requiring any new permissions?

I have an app installed from the Google Play Store with "Auto-update" enabled. Normally such apps update silently, with a notification when it's complete. Such apps usually only prompt me when they require new permissions. However, I have just had an upgrade prompt for such an app, and the notification says:               (App name) does not require any additional permissions.      Why might it not have just updated silently?


App2SD doesn't work - I don't even have the option

So I got a Verizon Samsung Stellar (it has Android 4.0.2) a few days ago. All's going well, but I don't have the option to transfer an app to my sd card. However, I can move files etc with a file manager, so the phone recognizes the SD card is there. On my old phone (an ancient MyTouch 4G, it was 2.3.4) there was a button in the Application Manager to move an app to the SD card. If the app didn't have App2SD supported it would be grayed out. I called Verizon to see why I don't have this option on my newer phone (you think that with a 1GB internal hard drive and an _included_ SD card they would support moving apps to your SD) and the person said that I just hold down the app name and a bar would come up with options. Holding down an app did nothing, no quick vibrations like when you move an icon on your home screen, etc. I've looked and about 80% of apps I have support App2SD so it's not that. How do I fix this? My phone is already full.


Flash Nexus 7 without USB Debugging

My Nexus 7 32gb WiFi, running stock 4.2.1, is stuck on the Nexus 'X' symbol loading screen after boot. It stays there until the battery goes flat. The issue is that I have not enabled developer or debugging mode, meaning that I cannot connect to the PC via the adb. Is there another way that I can flash a new ROM? Apologies if this is a question answered elsewhere, but all recovery methods that I have discovered so far require 'USB Debugging', which I currently do not have access to.


Can I boot into other OS (such as Ubuntu) from an Android OS tablet that have a USB host?

I have the following scenario: A user have a Android OS tablet that have Android 4.0 The tablet have a full USB port (not the mini USB port) The user have a thumbdrive that have a `boot from USB` version Ubuntu. Is it possible and how do the user goes about booting the USB Ubuntu on an Android OS tablet? This also apply to any `boot from USB` version OS.


how does auto brightness work?

there is a similar question to this one How does the automatic brightness settings work? however, I do not think it answers my question. This is more to do with the UI. I just got myself a Galaxy s3. The phone has under the notifications the ability to change the brightness. ![print screen](http://i.stack.imgur.com/x6X9Um.png) As can be seen from the screenshot, I can both adjust the brightness manually and select auto. Adjusting the brightness manually does visually affect the brightness of the screen even when the autobrightness is checked. So what does the manual adjuster do when auto-brightness is turned on?


How can I get the location to update again in my News and Weather widget?

On my Galaxy Nexus running stock Jellybean 4.1.1 the News & Weather widget thinks I'm in Hong Kong airport, and has for the last week. ![News & Weather widget showing wrong location](http://i.stack.imgur.com/jBLOR.png) I have been to Hong Kong airport 3 times in the last month (it's a hub airport for Australasia) but never stayed there for longer than 3 hours. I'm currently in London, and have been either here or elsewhere in England for the last 7 days. If I tap the widget and tap the refresh icon (circled-arrows) it does show the correct location until the next auto-refresh interval (I have it set for 6 hours) when it will switch back to "Chek Lap Kok Airport" in Hong Kong again. Following the instructions in this previous question News & Weather Widget Not Updating I have deleted the widget from my home screen, done a Clear Data and Clear Cache on the News & Weather app in the applications listing, and then re-added to my home screen. This sorted it out initially, and then 6 hours later it switched back to Hong Kong again. I have all of the Location Services in the Android settings enabled, Google Maps shows me in the correct location whether I'm outdoors (on GPS) or indoors (using network location). I leave Wifi switched on for most of the day, and this happens during the day at work when I'm using mobile data, and overnight at home when I'm connected to my wifi.


Samsung Galaxy S3 sync birthdays

It seems that GS3 doesn't sync Facebook contacts' birthdays. Has anyone else had the same issue? How did you fix it?


Override language setting for some apps?

Is there a way to override the locale for some apps? My Android is set to German but I want, for example, all apps that don't have a proper translation to be in English - reading Google-translated stuff is horrible. I know there's no native way, but maybe there's an app for it which I just couldn't find... My device is running 4.1 and is rooted.


Have I completely lost my IMEI?

I'm stuck with the generic IMEI (004999010640000). I've tried a number of the various workarounds (GSII_Repair, manually deleting the /efs folder, flashing stock and trying both of those from stock, re-flashing CM10 and trying from CM10 again...) with no luck. I was actually missing files in my /efs folder before flashing stock, but even with the full /efs folder I can't find my actual IMEI. So am I screwed?


USB connection broken, tried debugging

I have a Galaxy S2 that refuses to be picked up by any computer. I tried different operating systems, I tried a different USB cable, I tried debugging mode. The phone still charges fine through the port but maybe the data section of it is broken. Before I take it in for repair I just want to hear if there's anything else that can be tried? I'm thinking of doing a hard reset but don't want to lose any data. Any advice would be appreciated.


Alarm Settings on Samsung Galaxy S3

Since updating to Jelly Bean, I can no longer change the settings of my alarms on my S3 i.e snooze (time in between, length), activate smart alarm, change the alarm tone etc... When I click more, it just lets me change the volume. Can anyone help?


Add system apps in a custom rom

I'm trying to change a few some system apps in an already working custom rom (Lewa Os - CM7 derived) and my device is an Acer Liquid Metal) Lewa Os is a chinese rom that I've translated thanks to the help of other guys in the forum to Italian. So I want to repack the rom with all the new Italian files (framework-res.apk, phone.apk and so on). I've used xda's kitchen (http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246) and following all the simple wizard (I didn't modify a thing) I simply added with copy and paste the new apks in the folder and cooked the rom. When I flash it the final result is a rom that has everything BUT the "new" apks. What's wrong? How can I find it out?


External battery case for Galaxy Nexus LTE with extended battery

I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE with the Samsung 2100 mAh extended battery. This is fine for my daily use, but when I travel by air I often run out of batteries. I have a Monoprice 2800 mAh battery backup pack which is convenient, when it works. Unfortunately sometimes it mysteriously doesn't work at all, and the flimsy connector means that keeping it connected to the phone is unreliable. I've seen some cases for iPhones that have an external battery that would solve these problems. Unfortunately, the only product I've seen like this has poor reviews. Are there other solutions?


My new Nexus 7 doesn't allow me to receive apk files with bluetooth

I have just got a Nexus 7, and I am trying to send an app that i made into my Nexus, neither sending it with my phone using bluetooth or directly from my laptop using bluetooth works: on my phone it says "the file couldn't be sent" while on my laptop is says: "the request couldn't be honored". I have tried sending an image and it worked.


(Almost) every time I unplug my headphone, the Voice Command app opens. How to make it stop?

This happens frequently enough to make me believe the unplugging has some influence on it, but it doesn't happen all the time, so I'm not quite sure... I can think of two options to find out who's responsible:   * Detect which apps/services are launching (not receiving!) the Voice Command intent;   * Detect which apps/services can handle the Action Headset Plug intent, since that seems to be causing all the trouble; the idea being that once I find out who is screwing up, I can take the necessary steps to solve the issue. Does anybody know of an app which can help me? Hopefully without needing to root my device? I own a Motorola Milestone 2, with standard-issue Android 2.3.6. Capturing the log (with LogCollector) just after reproducing the problem yields (after a LOT of stuff):               11-21 15:23:57.014 W/Vold    ( 1209): Ignoring unknown switch 'No Device'     11-21 15:23:57.030 D/MediaButtonSettingReceiver(22525): onReceive: ACTION_MEDIA_BUTTON but user has disabled us     11-21 15:23:57.030 V/HeadsetObserver( 1376): Headset UEVENT: {SUBSYSTEM=switch, SWITCH_STATE=0, DEVPATH=/devices/virtual/switch/h2w, SEQNUM=10716, ACTION=change, SWITCH_NAME=No Device}     11-21 15:23:57.061 I/ActivityManager( 1376): Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.VOICE_COMMAND flg=0x10000000 cmp=com.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp/.VSuiteStartSession } from pid 1459     11-21 15:23:57.069 D/LockPlayer(22525): ONPAUSE     11-21 15:23:57.077 V/LockPlayer(22525): Current heap: 10032928/10240000     11-21 15:23:57.093 I/ActivityManager( 1376): Start proc com.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp for activity com.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp/.VSuiteStartSession: pid=23777 uid=10033 gids={3001, 3002, 3003}      Elixir reveals Cell broadcast (`com.android.phone`) as the process with pid 1459. Well, crap. Still at a loss...


ICS Wifi not blue and internet not working

I just bought a Phone here yesterday running with Android ICS, the first time I used the wifi was ok, no problem. But now, the wifi is not working sometimes even I have a strong wifi connection. My PC, and my phone are on the same network. My PC is reading Full signal strength, as I am literally 5 feet from the wireless router. My phone is showing NO blue. Wifi meter is grey even if I have excellent connection, If it is blue, I can use my internet, but when it is grey I can't use my internet. I have the blue wifi around 20% of the time. What should I do?


Optimize TeamViewer for android bandwidth consumption

I am using TeamViewer for Android to remotely control my computer and it works great, but I recently noticed it uses up a LOT of bandwidth, even in Optimize Speed mode. I have a limited 3G plan and I would like to reduce TeamViewer's bandwidth consumption as much as possible, at the expense of image quality. For example, I would have no problem with going to grayscale, or 256-color mode, but this option is not available on the android client, as far as I can tell. Is there any way to optimize the bandwidth consumption of TeamViewer for Android, beyond choosing the Optimize Speed quality setting? If not, is there any other remote desktop client for android that you can recommend which does a better job that TeamViewer in this category? Thanks


How can I look up words in an eBook reader with Google Translate?

Is there way to look up words and phrases while reading an eBook in the Google Translate app? Moon reader can do that in a browser, but the translate app is much better. * * * Here is what I ended up doing:   1. Install Aldiko reader   2. Install Andmade Share   3. Hide all share apps except Google Translate using Andmade   4. Select a phrase in Aldiko   5. Tap on the share button Now the translation of the phrase will appear directly in the Google Translate app.


My phone keeps re-starting when I plug in charger

Over the last couple of days my Galaxy Ace 2 (2.3.6) will not switch off while charging. If I am not charging it will switch off, but the minute I plug the charger in it automatically switches itself on again. If I take the battery out and replace it, the same thing happens when I plug the charger in. Diving mode is turned off. Has anyone else had this? Does anyone one know how to cure it?


SMS are sent to mail box

I am getting all my SMS send to all my email accounts. How can I stop it. I am using S4.


where are Android Chrome bookmarks?

What is the path of the bookmarks file for Chrome in Android 4.1.2? eg is it in the /sdcard/data directory or somewhere else?


How can I stop my phone sending an SMS every time I insert a SIM card?

I have one Samsung tablet and one Samsung mobile phone. When I insert my Airtel SIM in tablet then it automatically sends one SMS to an unknown number, and when I insert the same SIM card into my mobile then it again sends one SMS to an unknown number. So every time an amount is deducted from my balance. I don't know what is the problem and how to get out from this problem? Is it a problem with the SIM card or with the mobile/tablet?


Using Link2SD on X10i

I recently began to get the Low Memory warning and decided to use Link2SD as I had used it on many phones before. I used EaseUS Partition Master Home Edition with my SD connected to the computer via a card reader. I created an ext2 partition following instructions form another thread, but my phone says my SD is blank. Another post told me to create the 2nd partition too as FAT32, but my phone only detects the 2nd partition. Some forums told that the stock ROM does not support ext file formats so I would have to flash a custom ROM or Kernel. IS there ANY way to do this without flashing anything? If not, what should I do? I appreciate any help. PS: I am using a Sony Erricson Xperia X10i with Stock upgraded 2.3 ROM.


Very light overlay-ish home screen

Is there a homescreen that will basically pop up when I hit home, and I can go right back to what I was doing with the return softkey? It can require root, as I have that.


Are users always asked to accept application permissions?

Does the Android OS always ask a user to review an application's permissions if it is not downloaded from the Android marketplace directly? For instance, downloading an application from a non-Google Android marketplace or directly from a website or computer. I could not find any information about this If so, please provide a documented occurrence or source.


Ice cream sandwich tablet saying the internal SD card was removed?

I just got this tablet, and I was playing on it. Out of nowhere, it said SD card removed. The only problem is it's an internal SD card. So I didn't remove it. Now, it says there is no memory on it. Anyone else have this problem, and know how to fix it?


The RAM total of the apps "Running" never equals the "Used Ram" shown below on the scale

I realised after a few days of observation, that the total of the RAM usage of indivisual apps shown in the running process is quite lower than that shown below it on the scale And as "Cached Background Process" are calculated separately, they are not added in this "RAM Used" part of the scale. Then what is using it? Coz the OS has its own space. Then what from the userspace is taking it up but not showing up? Gingerbread 2.3.6 Like when I am writing this, the Total of indivisual values displayed is around 45-50mb while the scale below shows 95mb used!! How? \ ## Edit Screen cast - http://youtu.be/fzkQlZ8CdkU


GT-S7572 Samsung App Store instead of App China

I've bought a Samsung GT-S7572, Android version 4.1.2 in China and thus just have an App China Store which is only in Chinese. How can I get the Samsung App Store from my own country?


Unable to open links in new tab on Dolphin

I am running Andrond 2.2 on HTC Desire. I was using Dolphin HD til recently. All was well until I upgraded the browser to the current version, which is 10.2.3. It says `previous Dolphin Browser HD` in brackets. Since then, the long press doesn't work like it used to. The menu just has `select text`, `find on page`, and `close tab`. I can't open links in new tabs. I am finding it extremely hard to browse. The stock browser is worse. Reinstalling didn't help. What is wrong? How to fix this?


What possibilities of diagnosis do I have when my phone crashes?

My phone crashes or shuts down (I am unable to differntiate) and I want to find out why. From Linux I am used to syslog etc. I fear with an unrooted phone, I have little chances to read it out? So what possible ways of diagnosis do I have to find out (or at least find hints) why my phone crashes? Please give your answers the following notes:   * Which Android version is needed (if any)   * If it needs root In particular my phone when to black screen, and I have to reboot. I fear its a battery problem (but how to proof it?) However, a comprehensive list of debugging possibilities why my phone crashes would be helpful. Please note, this is not about a particular app crashing, its about android or my phone.


Installing Whatsapp on Galaxy Note Pro

I have installed whatsapp in my galaxy note pro previously but uninstall a few days later. Now that I want to install back again, it says device does not support whatsapp. Please advise why am I able to install at 1st and not now?


exchange email password reset on S3 mini

I tried changing my exhange mail password and the new password has more than 8 characters, but seems like the S3 mini cannot accomodate more than 6 characters??


Recover contacts from samsung galxy S3 after OS crash?

My Samsung Galaxy S3 stuck at start-up logo.   I tried some of the suggestions mentioned here but it didn't work.   When I contact with a Service center person, he said that phone's OS has crashed. Also he mentioned that there is no way to recover my phone data( After recovery process including full wipe). My phone data is so important. Could someone please help me and let me know if there is any way to recover my data specially contacts...   thanks in advance!!!


How can I stop Android from synchronizing videos while still synchronizing photos?

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 which is great for watching movies. I move them from my computer via USB to the "Movies" folder and it just works fine. But one thing that I don't like is that the movie is synchronized. It gets automatically uploaded. I can see it on https://plus.google.com/photos/yourphotos. And I don't like that. How can I prevent Android from doing this?


Transferring files between PC and Android Sony Z1 Compact (KitKat) without needing app (i.e. via standard USB mass storage)

When I plug my Sony Z1 Compact Android phone into my Mac or PC, the phone prompts me to install a program on the PC/Mac. Can I not just have the phone behave as a standard, common USB Mass Storage class (i.e. like a USB pen drive, hard drive, or SD card), without having to install a program on the host PC? This is an inconvenience as if wanting to transfer to a PC that's not my own, I may not be in the position to install such a program. **Update** This was so easy on Android 2.3 on a HTC Desire Z - plug it into a Mac, PC or Linux desktop (i.e. the host), phone asks which mode it should be in, select the USB storage / harddrive option and then the phone appears as an ordinary external disk on the host machine.


How to be alerted when to get off the train?

Let's say I'm playing a game, reading a book, surfing the net or watching a video and I'm getting close to my stop. Is there some way (perhaps an app) that can alert me that it's time to get off? **Other situations where this app would be useful**   * Dark platforms at night where it's difficult to see where I'm at   * Crowded services where I just can't see out the window reliably   * Travel in a foreign country where signage is in a different script   * Travelling along unfamiliar routes   * Useful for other modes of public transport as well **How it would work** I imagine an app like this would allow the user to configure the location of the stop via maps and set the amount of lead time (e.g. I want to be alerted five minutes before we arrive). The app would then monitor progress along the route and also estimate the lead time based on progress so far or some other smart means. Any ideas?


Samsung s3 makes "plugged in" noises while charging

I have recently bought a third party USB cable. I am still using the original wall adapter that I got. Now, I noticed that while charging, it sometimes makes the "plugged in" sound as if I had just plugged in the cable onto my phone. It does that several times randomly and I thought I just hadn't plugged it in correctly, but I've checked and that is not the case? Is there a problem with NON-Samsung USB cables (if such thing even exists)? The phone does charge, it never stops charging, but it makes that notification sound as if I had just put it to charge, even though it has been charging for some time already.


Cannot flash factory image to Google Glass

Sometime from last month, my Google Glass keeps rebooting "ok, glass" screen, and I cannot run and test my app. The firmware was XE17.x (I don't remember what was .x unfortunately.) I tried to flash factory image via adb based on the instruction below. https://developers.google.com/glass/tools-downloads/system After I tried               $ adb reboot bootloader     $ fastboot devices     $ fastboot flash boot boot.img      the last operation (flash boot.img) doesn't return. Then I tried unlocking the device. The first trial worked, and I got below response.               $ adb reboot bootloader     $ fastboot devices     $ fastboot oem unlock     ...     (bootloader) Warning: Unlocking your device will void your warranty     (bootloader) and erase your personal data from the device.     (bootloader) Run "fastboot oem unlock" again to confirm.     (bootloader) Device still locked.     OKAY [  0.001s]     finished. total time: 0.001s      But second trial of unlocking failed like below (i.e. no response returned).               $ fastboot oem unlock     ...      Is there any way to flash factory image on Glass under such situation ? Right now I have no way to make my Glass work normally again. Thanks.


How to disable duplicate calendar notifications?

My stock Nexus 4 (4.2.2) is giving me multiple calendar notifications every day. It gives me one notification which is a reminder for a specific upcoming event, and it gives me a second notification which is sort of a general roll- up of upcoming events. Here's an example of the two notifications: ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/R7TUh.jpg)   Screenshot (click image to enlarge) I rely heavily on the reminder notifications, but I find the rollup to be useless for me. I've verified that both are coming from the Calendars app by long-pressing on the notifications and clicking on App Info. How do I disable the second "roll-up" calendar notification?


How can I root my Yarvik Tab411?

How can I root my tablet, the yarvik tab411? I tried to find information on the internet, but had no success. The tab runs Android ~~4.1.1~~ 1 2.3.3. 1 according to the link, this device currently ships with Android 4.1.1. Marrssel has an older version, running 2.3.3. (comment by Izzy)


Moto Droid - Screen Going Crazy / SD Card Contents

So about an hour ago I was texting and noticed that when I would try to hit certain letters using the on-screen keyboard that it would think I pressed the keys to the left or right of a certain area. It seemed like a deadspot to me and already I was disappointed but it wasn't a giant issue as I could just use the hardware keyboard til I got it fixed. Now, however, after ~1 minute of being booted up, the screen just starts going crazy, loading random applications, zooming in on stuff, flickering left and right like I was swiping it. I was wondering if anyone had any experience as to what can cause this (other than hardware failure) and if you think doing a factory reset will help at all (assuming I can get through the options fast enough before the screen goes nuts). Also, before trying a factory reset, I was wondering what all is stored on the SD card by default. I'm not really worried about apps (I'll just re-download them) or contacts (synced with Google I believe), but more media (pictures / videos [both that I took and downloaded] / music). Now common sense would suggest that media items would all be stored on the SD card, but I know from experience not to assume things like this. If you could fill me in it would be much appreciated.


Bigger Notification Bar?

Is there a way to make the Notification Bar thicker? I recently bought this case and it makes it incredibly hard to pull down the notification bar. I was wondering if there was a way to thicken the notification bar, without completely hacking the phone? I have a Motorola Droid X


WiFi Tether Causes a BSOD in Laptop Using Intel WiFi Hardware

On a rooted Nexus 4 using stock 4.2.2, if I enable Wifi tether then connect my laptop (a Lenovo T520 using Centrino Advanced-N 6205 hardware with driver v15.3.1.2) I get a BSOD within seconds. I am using the stock tether app. I read elsewhere that I am not the only one with this problem, but Intel refuses to acknowledge it. I even waited for an updated Wifi driver to come out, which I installed today, but the problem persists. According a thread on XDA-Dev, the workaround is to set the Local IP to 192.168.1.100 instead of 192.168.1.1 and the DHCP starting IP to 192.168.1.101 instead of 192.168.1.10. But since I am using the stock tethering app these settings are not available. **Is there a tweak app that would allow me to do this? Or are there other workarounds to this issue?** TIA


How to optimize energy consumption during GPS tracking?

Very often I use my phone and the app MyTracks or GPSTrackerLite to track my hiking/biking tours. This really works great and I'm thrilledy by the lot of possibilities in combination with google maps, facebook etc. However there is one problem: If I'm tracking the battery lasts only a few hours. This is enough for most hikes, but for daytrips, it isn't sufficient. Do you have any tips how to save energy? For example using plane mode? Would this decrease the energy consumption? Are there any other functions I could disable? I'm using HTC Desire.


Are there commercially available devices that support more languages than those officially supported by Google?

According to Google, there are some 57 languages/dialects that are officially supported by stock Android. Of course, since Android is open source, there is nothing to stop a device manufacturer, or cell service provider, or even end user from adding support for new languages/dialects. Now, just because it is possible, that doesn't mean that it has been done, or at least that it has been done on a scale large enough to make an impact. For example, I would likely not spend my time translating my app for a language that 5 people have manually added to their own devices, however if a manufacturer of devices has decided to add support for an additional language that is now in the hands of some thousands of users, that may be a useful translation to make even though it is not officially supported by the AOSP. So, is there any way to find this out? Or if not officially, is there any anecdotal evidence out there that this type of thing is going on?


Can I USB-tether my Android tablet to my Android phone?

IIs it possible to USB-tether my wifi-only Galaxy Tab to my Galaxy S? I know how to wifi tether but it is a huge battery hog. Is there a mini-USB version of the Galaxy Tab cable? If so, can it be used to tether? Thanks in advance...


Can I use a pin/password/pattern lock and safely have basic phone functionality while in car?

I would like to lock my phone with a pin for additional security. Also, I try to minimize my phone usage in the car, but in the event that I do need to call someone, I would like to be able to do so without having to enter a pin. I would like to do this by automated means if possible. I see two possible directions, but there could be others   1. Use some third-party lockscreen app that supports pin/password/pattern while containing shortcuts to a few apps. I've seen lockscreens that have shortcuts to certain apps, but they don't provide a pin lock.   2. Have a Car Home app that automatically launches when I plug in the headphones. Car Widget launches on headphone plugin, but it provides access to other screens as well, which I don't want. It has to be headphones though, I don't have a car dock or bluetooth or even a car power cable.


How do I get rid of the "shut the screen off" animation on Droid 4?

I just want the screen to go black. No fade, no "old style tube tv" animation. Is there a way to make it do this?


Are there any distributed-computing Apps for Android?

I've just found out about Boincoid: a port of the BOINC platform to the Android operating system as a platform for computing using volunteered resources (like SETI@home, Climateprediction.net, Rosetta@home, World Community Grid, etc). There isn't an actual app for Boincoid but just a zip package with a list of instructions dated from 2008. Are there any other applications being developed for distributed-computing on Android?


Where is debugging mode on Kindle Fire?

I want to connect Kindle Fire with Eclipse to develop apps but I don't see any entry like "Development" in "Settings". What's wrong with it? If it doesn't exist on KF, is there any way to do that? When I open Manage on Windows XP, a yellow exclamation mark appears on Kindle. Is its driver missing?


One-click full backup & dropbox sync in Titanium Backup?

Is it possible to make a full backup of everything and then it sync into dropbox (and repeat if syncing was unsuccessful) with a one click? I'd like to just launch a backup procedure and go sleeping knowing that when I wake up, everything that could be done was done... and Titanium Backup's interface is so confusing to me. I've got a pro version.


CM7 messaging shows only date, not time

I have installed cyanogenmod 7.2.0.1-bravo on my HTC Desire. For messages received before today the messaging app shows only the date without the time. (For today it shows only the time.) Furthermore there is no "message details" option in the menu to view the complete date+time for any message. How can I view the time of older messages?


How do I stop com.google.process.gaps force closing randomly?

Motorola Xoom running Honeycomb 3.1, for the last few days, every few minutes I get a popup in the middle of the screen saying: > Sorry! The process com.google.process.gaps has stopped unexpectedly. PLease > try again. Force close This happens when I'm running pretty much any app: browser, Google Reader, Gallery, GMail, File Manager HD, etc. Can't work out any pattern to i, sometimes it happens every couple of minutes, sometimes I can go for 10 or more minutes without seeing it. What's causing this (or how can I tell what's causing this) and how can I stop it? **Update** This does appear to only happen when I've got a network connection (mine's a Wifi only tablet) - after installing alogcat, I did a 40 minute commute on a train using Google Listen and playing Angry Birds, with no errors popping up at all (and therefore no way to catch anything in the log. Will have to wait until I'm home again to investigate further.


How can I merge contacts in CyanogenMod?

Can I merge contacts in CyanogenMod 7 like I was able to do in HTC Sense? Let's that I have my contact 'John Smith', then I import contacts from Facebook and a new John Smith appeared. I want these two contacts to be merged under one single contact. Can I do that somehow in CyanogenMod 7?


How to add an old podcast episode to Google Reader, so I find it in my Google Listen app?

I subscribe to podcasts via Google Reader, which puts them on the Google Listen app on my phone. But there are some podcast episodes that are very old that I can see in reader which I want on my phone. How do I tell reader I want a specific old podcast episode to appear in Google Listen on my phone? Searching old podcasts from the phone is a miserable task.


Phone only charges when plugged into AC adapter or computer

I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 x. It only charges when plugged in to the AC adapter and my laptop, and doesn't charge using battery packs or in the car. I use the same cord for everything. Why is this?


How to find the app that causes crashes?

Where should I begin the hunt for the cause of crashes / reboots when logging apps do not work anymore?


How to re-update Android version 4.4 KitKat?

3 days ago, my Nexus 4 smartphone started to update its Android version from 4.3 to 4.4. During the update process, there was an internet problem. Because of that, I guess the new version 4.4 Kitkat was not completely installed. Some functions are missing; some of them are installed. Can anybody tell me what to do?


What kind of upgrade procedure can I expect after rooting my tablet?

I am considering rooting my Galaxy Tab 10.1, mainly to get rid of some obnoxious bloatware that really annoys me. I've read this post, and this one, and found these instructions which are nice and clear. I think I'm set as far as executing on this process. What is not clear to me is down the road, when new versions come out, what the upgrade process will look like.   1. Will I be notified in any way shape or form of any upgrades? (my current non-rooted phone alerts me when a new OS upgrade is available.)   2. Will I have to go through an equally complicated procedure with every upgrade, or is it much simpler once the initial rooting is done?


How to enable FM Radio on Motorola XT910?

I've got Motorola XT910 with the recent OTA of ICS and I would like to enable the FM Radio. I've tried couple of apps that were claiming they were able to do that but had no luck with them. I have tried MediaU Radio, FM Radio by Sutton Shin How can I do that?


Adding tags to photos in the Gallery

The Gallery has an option to group photos by "People" and "Tags". Does anyone know how to set these tags? There doesn't appear to be a feature to tag photos taken with the phone's camera, and I've tried copying an existing tagged photo onto the phone (both via MTP and email) and the tags were ignored.


Restoring messages from ClockworkMod backup

Here's the story. Today my phone (modded with Cyanogen mod) started bootlooping. So, I did a ClockworkMod backup and went about installing the latest version of Cyanogen mod. When that was done, I restored the backup, but it started bootlooping yet again. So now, I have a fresh install of Cyanogen mod but none of my texts or call logs etc, all my contacts were sync'd from my Facebook anyway so I can get them back easily. Does anyone know how I can extract my text messages from the ClockworkMod backup without sending my device back into a bootloop? Cheers!


How to disable screen lock during Android development?

I am developing Android app with my daily phone, I want to turn off screen lock only during development. I can done this manually, but that is too troublesome and sometimes I forgot to enable it back after development. Are there anyway to done this automatically? i.e. turn off screen lock when connected to USB?


bricked verizon lg g2 vs980

i have a rooted lg g2 vs980 and it accidentally installed a software update and now i get some kind of security boot error, it flashes to fast for me to read exactly what it says, but after the lg logo it only goes to black screen. I think it is bricked. I have tried hard reset but this does not work i also cannot enter recovery or download mode.


Nexus 5 won't connect to PC

I have a Nexus 5. It is fairly new - I bought it about 2 weeks ago. I have previously plugged it into my Windows 7 PC and been able to access the files on it. However, today when I plugged it in, the PC couldn't find it. Some googling and investigation found that the device driver wasn't installed - and then it said that it didn't exist. I have downloaded the Google USB Driver from the official site. But when I told it to update/install this driver, I was told the driver didn't exist. The LG Driver installed, but the PC still doesn't "see" the phone to let me use it as a USB. I don't want a complicated solution. I just want to be able to get my photos off my phone and onto my computer.


Android 2.2.3 - long delay after phone call end

There's a long delay between the call end (even when I press "End Call" button) and when I can use the notification bar again for example. The in-call green phone icon stays in the notification bar for another few seconds. Is there anything I can do about this, please?


How can I record high quality audio with my HTC Desire?

I would like to record interviews, edit them on a computer and include them in a podcast. There is a 'voice recorder app' built in, but the sound quality is awful, much worse than a dictaphone. It also records in .amr format, but I want a lossless format (either, flac or wav).   I would also like to record up to an hour, which should be possible as the SD Card is nearly 4GB. Is there a solution for this?


How do I keep given apps always running? Looking for how to relaunch them periodically

Throughout the day, my phone's kernel kills my memory-resident apps at random, probably because the phone had run out of memory. The apps are Backitude, Dropsync, Llama, MightyText, and Screebl. (All five apps run as background services, yet my phone's kernel still kills them.) The workaround I did is to have a Llama event that relaunches the other four apps every 3 hours. The fourth app is tricky because Screebl doesn't turn on when launched. So far so good. **The problem is .. if the kernel kills Llama.** I'm looking for a timed launcher, I think. It needs to launch Llama every 3 hours, so that llama can launch the other four apps, _and this timed launcher_ , every 3 hours. The set-up is sort of like those old Windows viruses that come in two executables; each exe makes sure the other is always running. I cross my fingers the kernel doesn't kill them both. I'm looking for suggestions. How do I keep given apps always running? P.S. Heh, I see that this is the opposite of this community wikied question.


speaker option enabled by default when answering the calls

Can any of the applications change the call settings? All of a sudden have observed that when an incoming call is answered, Speaker is enabled by default. After uninstalling some of the applications related to calls, it became normal. But I would like to know what/which caused the change in settings. Apps I deleted are TrueCaller, Call Recorder. Any information related to this is helpful. Thanks in advance. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 running 4.1.2 JellyBean.


Google Now suddenly disappeared

I'm running Android 4.2.2 on a Galaxy Nexus with the February 13, 2013 update of Google Search installed. **Google Now was working great until it suddenly ceased to appear today.** Widgets now display "Get Google Now", and the Google Now screen itself only contains a search box, not even showing the Google Now- related items that were in the settings menu previously. I rebooted the phone multiple times and upgraded all apps, but the problem has persisted for the last few hours. What gives, and **is there a way to "reset" Google Now?**


Can't install Google Play Services

I just upgraded Google+ to 3.6.0.44338848 (released late March 2012) and now it won't launch. It says: > This app won't run without Google Play services, which are missing from your > phone. If I tap "Get Google Play services" I'm brought to Google Play where I tap "install" and "accept and download" but then I get "Error: No connection." (I do have a connection. I can browse the web just fine.) Now, I should mention that Market/Play has been odd the whole time, I've had this phone, a T-Mobile myTouch 4G running Android 2.2.1. Whenever I want to install an app, I have to go into Applications, tap Google Play Store, and tap "Uninstall updates" to restore the Market app. Then I can install applications. Over time, some process upgrades Market to Google Play but I can't install applications until I downgrade to Market to avoid the "Error: no connection" message. The processes is frustrating. On my old LG phone (also running 2.2 Google Play worked just fine). I'm been putting up with all this downgrading because it's not often I install apps and usually there's no problem after installing or upgrading an app. But now the Google+ app is unusable so I'm motivated to do something about the "No connection" problem. I've read through posts such as http://www.teamandroid.com/2013/01/14/fix- google-play-store-no-connection-retry-error-message/ and Google's help page at How to access the Google Play Store app - Google Play Help but I'm stuck. Please help.