HTC Desire crashed, deleted all SMS/MMS. Can I recover?

Been a reader of SO/SE for a while as am getting into Android development. Just wanted to ask a quick question. Hope someone can help. :) I have a HTC desire (2.2 with HTC sense, as per stock), never rooted and little used (basic apps installed, not used for any dev) I use as just a phone really. Hence I was very surprised when it crashed the other day and all my SMS/MMS were deleted (the stock HTC Messages app was empty)! I know I should not have rebooted the device (as file recovery may be easier as it reduces chances of file space being overwritten), but was told to do so by T-Mobile advisor. Upon reboot, found the stock HTC Messages app used for SMS/MMS was was now populated by SMS that was saved on the SIM. Hence I think, the Desire recreated the SMS/MMS content using the saved SIM messages as a start. What I would like to know is can the older SMS/MMS be recovered? I assume they are stored in... /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/smsmms.db ...and that this file (originally with 500+ messages) has been overwritten by a new smsmms.db (now containing ~5 messages), but as I am new to Android/Linux am not sure if this assumption is right e.g. the new smsmms.db file could be written to a different disk location (as is common on FAT32/NTFS file systems in Windows) and hence with the right know-how the original file can be recovered (I've recvered many files like this in Windows without issue). Does anyone know how to recover SMS/MMS messages like that, or how to recover/undelete files from these devices in general (I don't mind if it is only a partial file and I have to rebuild/extract messages).


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I have a Sony Xperia U with Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread. I don't know exactly if the SMS composer is Android's or belongs to Sony's launcher, so I don't know if the question applies to all Gingerbread users or only Sony's. I'd like to see the character count when typing SMSs, and I can't see that setting available. Do you know if it's possible to enable it or I need to replace the texting application? Also, is it possible to do it without rooting or flashing?


How to avoid application autostart when a usbdrive is plugged to tablet

When I plug a USB drive to my Samsung tablet (using USB connection kit), my Android 4.0.4 automatically starts the Archive application, in order to see which is the content of the pen drive. The same happens with an application that I wrote, Android popup a message to match plugged device with my application. Is it possible to avoid this autostart? How? Thanks


Is doing a factory reset via System Settings the same as a factory reset via recovery?

Is doing a factory reset via System Settings the same as a factory reset via Recovery? Via System Settings in Samsung Galaxy S4:   `System settings > Accounts > Backup and reset > Personal data > Factory data reset` Via Recovery:   `Vol Up` \+ ` Home` \+ `Power` > ...   _I'm not sure about the exact procedure; Recovery seems to have disappeared from my phone._ Will these clear the same set of data, or are there slight differences?


Can I use tasker to override "lock on power button"?

I have the app Tasker, I want to know if there is a way I can create a task that changes the state of the lock screen setting "lock screen when power button pressed" from on to off and vice versa?


Why are some USB chargers slower than others?

It seems with USB chargers for my android phone, not all are created equal. The first pic is the official charger which came with my phone (galaxy nexus). It charges quickly, from 0 to 100% in a couple of hours max. The second pic is a cheapy I got on ebay to use at the office. It works but it's slow as a wet week, can take 6+ hours to charge and if I use the phone while it's charging, it seems to drain faster than it's being charged. The two chargers below seem to be the same spec (5V / 1A) and from my limited understanding that `P = V*I` they should provide the same power, right? What else do I need to look for when buying a charger, and is there any way to tell in advance if it is going to be slow or fast (apart from testing them out)? ![Brand Charger](http://i.stack.imgur.com/M40Wm.jpg) ![NoName Charger](http://i.stack.imgur.com/0SfqZ.jpg)   (click images for larger variant) ps: I'm aware that charging from a computer USB port can be much slower than using the wallwart, because the computer USB ports can sometimes be current- limited to 500 mA.


Should I root before or after activation?

I purchased an evo on Sprint that I'm going to root. I'm wondering, should I root the phone before or after activation on Sprint's network? Does it make any difference?


Need a car-friendly way to listen to music?

Here is specifically what I'm looking for. 1) I would like the ability to use gesture/swipe controls to skip tracks. This is much easier than finding a button on a touchscreen to change tracks. 2) Ability to either prevent a lockscreen or control the player from the lockscreen. I don't mind if I have to push the power button to get the screen to wakeup, but once I do, I would like the ability to control the music player without going through the Android screen lock. I see this accomplished through either a certain type of music app, or some application that allows me to control what applications prevent a screen from locking. I have a rooted Samsung Captivate (Galaxy-S) running a custom ROM variant of 2.2.1.


Use something other than finger that can be sensed by a capacitive touch screen

I have some crazy ideas about some stuff lately but to make it tangible I need a bit more information over the capacitive touch screens. Is there a way to create an object that can be sensed by a capacitive touch screen without the touch of the human skin? I mean, imagine a tiny piece of something that you can just lay on the screen and the screen thinks is a finger or a stylus. I've heard about the stylus that can be sensed, but I think that the skin has to be touching it in order to work.. is it true? Can I maybe create something out of ordinary house stuff that can do this, without the need of the skin to touch it? Ahh, and by the way, it need to be capacitive because multi-touch is needed. Thank you all and best regards!


Droid X: What are the pros/cons of upgrading to Gingerbread 2.3?

I have a Droid X running Android 2.2.1 (system version 2.3.340.MB810.Verizon.en.US). I want to upgrade to Gingerbread 2.3 but so far I've read one positive thread where people were happy with gingerbread and the rest is doom and gloom. I'm not really interested in doing any kind of rooting or custom ROM stuff I just want to know about the plain vanilla OTA update from Verizon (which my phone is currently asking me about). So should I upgrade? Or, to put it another way, what are the pros and cons of upgrading? **EDIT** A good answer would be like a bullet list of 5 or so negatives about Gingerbread and 5 or so positives. A great answer would be an extensive list of the negatives and positives. An amazing answer would add to that extensive list some anecdotal experience about the upgrade and whether they wish didn't upgrade or are glad they did and why. I originally title this question "Droid X: Should I upgrade to Gingerbread 2.3?" but in an effort to be less subjective I've reframed the question.


Move paid apps between devices?

I have an android phone(1) on 2.3.3 and a tablet(2) on preorder that will be on 3. (And a bad gadget habit.) Can I, when the tablet arrives, uninstall paid apps on the phone and install them on the tablet? It feels like I should be able to since I've paid for a copy of the app linked to that Google account it shouldn't matter which linked device it's on. (Why? Some stuff I've paid for will look better/be more useful on the tablet.) I've looked online, but most people are asking about moving paid apps from broken phones (ie when they can't uninstall from the first device) or trying to run the same paid app on multiple devices which is piracy/cheap. (1) nexus one (2) xoom


If I buy a software and change smartphone, should I buy it... AGAIN?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Reinstalling purchased apps on a new phone? I've just tweaked my Google Play application to believe I have an HTC Desire S so I can buy all the games that I can't buy with my Acer Liquid Metal. No problem with that... Then I saw that all my old purchased software was not purchased. Now two solutions are there:   1. I just made an happy mess --> no problem.   2. If you buy any app for your phone and then buy a new one you should buy that app... AGAIN?!?!


How can I tell that my phone uses the Wi-Fi connection for data traffic?

I just bought the Samsung Galaxy 2 and my monthly data plan allows me 250MB. I have Wi-Fi at home with 100GB of data per month. Obviously, I want to use my home Wi-Fi as much as possible on my phone, and I have no trouble connecting my phone to it. **My question is:**   How do I know if my phone is accessing my home Wi-Fi and not my phone company's network when I access the internet on my phone. I can see that my phone is connected to my home Wi-Fi but it is also connected to my phone company's network at the same time. **Is there a way to see when I am using my home Wi-Fi and when I am using my phone company's network?** I am worried that if my phone connects to the phone company's network and not my home Wi-Fi, then I will end up with a huge bill. I just want to make sure I am using my home Wi-Fi when I am accessing the internet on my phone.


How to turn on notification light at N4?

I have just bought a Nexus 4 and the notification light doesn't work. I have checked the display and put a tick on notification light but still no light.. even when I put it on charge the light doesn't come on. Does the notification light require the internet? I have a temporary problem with my internet line...


Nexus S 'flashes' screen when locking

When I lock my Nexus S, the screen flashes once: It turns black, then the home screen appears again very shortly, then it's black again. Do you have this aswell with a **Nexus S on ICS 4.0.3**? Is there a fix?


What's a good "if found" wallpaper for Android?

This is where I saw the terminology "if found wallpaper". Basically, since we're all locking our phones, you want a wallpaper that contains contact information, in case it's lost. Is there such a wallpaper for Android?


Android 4.0.4 tablet keyboard auto-types gibberish

My Android 4.0.4 tablet keyboard has a life of it own. When I try to enter data, the keyboard runs past my input, and types gibberish. That means that the tablet is effectively neutralized. I can not enter data. Any suggestions?


How to force the use of jack output every time on rooted phone

I have several phone A Xperia Pro a S4 mini duos (soon for sold) and a HTC desire Z.   I sometimes want to disable the speakers so the phone will only output the sound through the headset I plug on it, sometimes the physical detector does not work correctly or the headset is _not supported_. What I want is a way to only output sound through the jack and only the jack.   Is there any mod ? trick ? modification of the android kernel ? an app ? that could do the trick ? All my phones are rooted and unlocked flashing stuff is not an issue


Access to intranet website shows security certificate not trusted

I have a Galaxy Tab 3 with Cisco AnyConnect VPN and Citrix Receiver. Whenever I VPN back to my corporate network and launch the Citrix Receiver, I am able to login but unable to launch any app. The Citrix has a web front end which is accessible from any browser. When I access to it, it shows that the "Security certificate is not trusted". In fact, these websites all have valid HTTPS certificate installed. I read that this could be a DNS issue of some sort but what could be the real cause and how do I fix this?


Why isn't the Swype keyboard showing corrections?

Normally, while using the Swype keyboard, corrections appear at the top of the screen and it allows me to pick the right word. For some reason it isn't appearing at the moment. Is there a way to switch it back on? Its still correcting me and I want to type a word that isn't in the dictionary. I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S2, aka GT-I9100.


Photoshop: how can I access other directories beside DCIM?

Screenshots apps store their images in different locations. For example:   * ShootMe uses SD card/ShootMe   * The native screenshot tool in ICS uses SD card/Pictures/Screenshots   * etc I am wondering, is the Photoshop for Android able to access other directories beside SD card/DCIM, because all the pictures I can see are the ones taken from the camera? Obviously this makes screenshots editing (e.g: cropping) difficult.


I am using nikai tablet NMD8000b which is on Android 2.2 . Currently device showing **The application google services framework (process com.google.process.gapps) has stopped unexpectedly** I didn't get any support from the nikai site. How can i rectify and overcome the problem


Android sync with calendar works only one-way

I have a Phone with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and I am trying to synchronize my calendar with my Google account. The problem is, that sync only works one-way. Data from Google are transferred to my phone, but events from my mobile calendar don't upload to Google account. I tried various settings but I am obviously missing something. How can I fix this?


SD card not detected after re-partitioning it, FAT32 + EXT4

I followed the steps here to add an EXT4 partition on my 8gb sd card: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/properly-partition-sd-card-for-app2sd- android-roms/ Now I have 6.xGB FAT32 as the primary partition, and a 1GB EXT4 logical partition. But my Samsung Galaxy Ace (running on CyanogenMod-7.2.0-C1-cooper, official nightly build) doesn't recognize the sd card anymore. Please help. Thanks. Update: I gave up and reformatted it back to a single FAT32 partition, copied my backup into the sd card, now the apps don't get recognized. Please, please help me. :(


Displaying the lock-screen clock on the home screen

I'm having a problem opposite to How to display my calendar on the lock screen?. I absolutely love the clock I see on the lock-screen (Xperia Arc S (LT18i), Android 2.3.4): ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ecSfI.png) Very nice appearance, and displays day of week in full. I'm very used to it since my previous phone, Xperia X8.   I want this clock on my home page (as it used to be on Xperia X8). But when I add it as a widget, I get that: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/GzZKl.png) Much smaller font and no day of week. And I can't seem to find any settings for it. Google Play tells me the clock is Digi Clock, and it confirms it's that clock that is installed on my X8. I can't install it ("already installed"), I can't remove it (system app) and I can't update it (no updates available). So how do I make that clock appear in the same way on both the lock-screen and the home screen?


Configure email notification with Calendar app

If I create an appointment in the Android* calendar application, I can add a reminder that will pop-up on my phone at the configured time. It will automatically synchronise the event with Google Calendar (which is great!). If I create the appointment with Google Calendar, I can add a reminder that will either be sent as an email, be sent as a text message or appear as a web- browser pop-up. Again, the event will be synchronised with the phone. I really like the Google Calendar email notifications as they appear in Gmail Manager as well as on the phone, so I'm much more likely to notice the reminders when I'm at work and have my phone on silent. Is there any way to create an appointment in the Android calendar application and at the same time set up a reminder to come by email rather than as a calendar reminder notification? Thanks in advance for the help. * HTC Desire, CyanogenMod 7.1.0, Android 2.3.7


Is there any way to replace the desktop dock app on the Droid 3? Or at least change the widgets/dock area icons in productivity mode?

I have the Motorola desktop dock for my Droid 3 (on Verizon). When I drop the Droid in the desktop dock it lets me bring up either nighttime mode or productivity mode. I'd like to change what happens in productivity mode. I don't need two calendar views, for instance, and I'd like to have the Gmail app on the right side, instead of messages, and I'd like music instead of the camera app. Does anyone know how any of this can be modified? I'm happy to spend a few dollars on an app if it will be able to take over from the built-in one when I put the phone on the dock.


Couldn't connect to server Google+

I get an error "No connection: Couldn't connect to the server" when trying to assign my google account to the Google+ app on my 2.3.5 Android phone. Tried several times along the day today, any ideas what else I may try? I have no connection problems with any of the other apps on the same phone at any time.


Android Market on Google TV not working after update to Google Play

I have both a Sony and a Logitech device. Yesterday I opened the Market from my Google TV and it immediately began updating it to Google Play. It looked like was not updating for very long time but was showing me the "Updating" message so I though it may take time and left both devices on overnight. When I checked in the morning I think it was installed incorrectly on BOTH devices So now when I open the Market on either device it shows me this: ![http://i.stack.imgur.com/y294M.jpg](http://i.stack.imgur.com/uKYP0.jpg) When I try searching for something in the provided text box it shows this page: ![http://i.stack.imgur.com/ocOOy.jpg](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ocOOy.jpg) I am not able to use the Market at all now. I tried to uninstall it but was unable to do so. How can I fix this issue?


How to recover apps from a factory reset?

I have some apps installed on my device and I want to perform a factory reset. Is there a simpler way to re-install my applications after the reset (with the least possible number of user interventions), without having to search them all in the Market and re-install them again one by one? Rooting is not a problem. Thank you in advance.


Remember wifi password but never automatically connect

I have both my wifi password and my friend's saved. Since they live nearby sometimes it will automatically switch to theirs if the signal is stronger. I don't ordinarily want to use their connection unless I'm over there or my internet is down. Is here any way to make android only automatically connect to my wifi without forgetting the other's password? It is long and impossible to memorize so forgetting the network is a huge pain. Running ICS, and have root if needed.


Galaxy S4 - Exchange ActiveSync picks wrong Display Name

When I add an MSN @live.com email account the Galaxy S4, it doesn't pick the Display Name set by Exchange. From the web interface, it shows the Display Name set as the full name (e.g. John Smith), but on Android, all out-going emails have the username set as the Display Name (e.g. jsmith). The Display Name for office365.com email accounts seems to be working fine, but not for @live.com email accounts. Further more, Android doesn't give the option to re-set or update the Display Name in Exchange ActiveSync email accounts. That options is available under IMAP and POP3 email accounts only. Is this a new issue? Has anyone been able to fix this? I called Samsung and they couldn't find a solution in their support knowledge base, asked me to contact my Cellphone Carrier. I called my Callphone Carrier and they said it's out-of-scope for their Support and that I should contact Samsung.


Problem with accents in Xperia x10 Mini Pro using CyanogenMod

When you press and release the button in the bottom-left corner, it normally comes up with smilies and accents. If you hold down on it and press "e" once, it will give you "é". But with CyanogenMod's mod, it doesn't work. It just does the same as the blue button. Can anyone help? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/iITjM.jpg)


Settings screen appears all of a sudden

Sometimes I'm not even touching my phone, sometimes I'm using it. It just goes to the settings screen without me telling it to do it. I'm on a Galaxy Note 3


Why do we need a rooted phone to capture screenshots?

I realize in order to capture screenshots of my phone, all screenshot applications require I have a rooted phone. Why is this so? Why can't we have a simple screenshot application for Android, just like we have for Windows?


How can I stop Samsung Galaxy Spica restarting itself in a loop?

I recently bought a used galaxy spica its in really good condition and etc..but when i launched it up there is something fishy going on... It restarts in a loop... As in, it boots up, i can use the phone for around minute or so, then it restarts...then again i can use it for a minute or so...and it restarts...i cant call or anything cause it restarts all the time. It has been updates from the original 1.5 to 2.1 eclare, if you know a fix, please do tell.


How can I get dictionaries for more input languages?

Ok, so I figured out I can enable other input languages through settings, which at least makes it easier to enter some special characters, but only the biggest languages have "Dictionary available". Is it possible to somehow add dictionaries for the other selectable input languages?


Does ConnectBot supports SSH tunnel /authenticating with pubkey/?

Can I connect with ConnectBot to an SSH server to SSH tunnel that doesn't uses passwords, because it's only using "ssh pubkey login"?      Thanks.


Change mode to PDA

My Samsung Galaxy SGH-I537 does not open the Phone Util when I hit *#7284#. I found that *#0808# works to set the USB mode to RMNET+DM+MODEM, but need to set to PDA Mode and change the UART setting. Is there another workaround?


How to get removed default app back?

I've removed my Gallery default app with NoBloat. NoBloat is a great app and I've used it to remove all of the bloatware that came with my Note 3. Yesterday I was playing with my phone, then I thought "well, I use QuickPic, so let me remove the Gallery app too". Well, not a great idea (especially not backing it up before doing it). Now, I can't access my pics from the corner of the Camera app. Is there anyway that I can get it back without resetting my phone (it just won't happen)? I've tried looking for the app at the Samsung Apps store but they don't keep it over there


Com Error in Blip TV App for Optimum V Phone

Good afternoon, I am attempting to get the Android Blip application working for my phone, as of this moment it only works for the Samsung Viberant and I currently do not have that phone. Now though the power of the Internet I managed to locate the apk and was able to get it installed to my phone, however whenever I attempt to run the device I get this error: > The application blip.tv (process com.blipnetworks.android.blipdroid) has > stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. I took a look into the apk to see if I could find the error via an SDK to give me a better idea of what this could lead to, however in my attempts of debugging and searching I was unable to determine what the issue is for this device. Any assistance would be great since the ARM 6 chip isn't supported in flash and this would be the only means of me viewing videos from that site. Thank you in advance.


What does Skype use all those permissions for?

I'd like to know what Skype does with all the permissions it asks for. Is there any page where Skype (the company) justifies the various permissions? Does it make any difference, whether I'm a paying customer or not? The permissions are as following:   * Your accounts      * act as an account authenticator        * Allows an application to use the account authenticator capabilities of the AccountManager, including creating accounts and getting and setting their passwords.     * manage the accounts list        * Allows an application to perform operations like adding, and removing accounts and deleting their password.     * use the authentication credentials of an account        * Allows an application to request authentication tokens.   * Hardware controls      * change your audio settings        * Allows application to modify global audio settings such as volume and routing.     * record audio        * Allows application to access the audio record path.   * Your location      * coarse (network-based) location        * Access coarse location sources such as the cellular network database to determine an approximate device location, where available. Malicious applications can use this to determine approximately where you are.   * Network communication      * full Internet access        * Allows an application to create network sockets.   * Your personal information      * read contact data        * Allows an application to read all of the contact (address) data stored on your device. Malicious applications can use this to send your data to other people.     * write contact data        * Allows an application to modify the contact (address) data stored on your device. Malicious applications can use this to erase or modify your contact data.   * Phone calls      * read phone state and identity        * Allows the application to access the phone features of the device. An application with this permission can determine the phone number and serial number of this phone, whether a call is active, the number that call is connected to and the like.   * Storage      * modify/delete USB storage contents modify/delete SD card contents        * Allows an application to write to the USB storage. Allows an application to write to the SD card.   * System tools      * disable keylock        * Allows an application to disable the keylock and any associated password security. A legitimate example of this is the phone disabling the keylock when receiving an incoming phone call, then re-enabling the keylock when the call is finished.     * prevent device from sleeping        * Allows an application to prevent the device from going to sleep.     * retrieve running applications        * Allows application to retrieve information about currently and recently running tasks. May allow malicious applications to discover private information about other applications.     * write sync settings        * Allows an application to modify the sync settings, such as whether sync is enabled for Contacts.     * modify global system settings        * Allows an application to modify the system's settings data. Malicious applications can corrupt your system's configuration. More:   * Your accounts      * discover known accounts        * Allows an application to get the list of accounts known by the device.   * Hardware controls      * control vibrator        * Allows the application to control the vibrator.   * Network communication      * view Wi-Fi state        * Allows an application to view the information about the state of Wi-Fi.     * view network state        * Allows an application to view the state of all networks.   * System tools      * read sync settings        * Allows an application to read the sync settings, such as whether sync is enabled for Contacts.     * read sync statistics        * Allows an application to read the sync stats; e.g., the history of syncs that have occurred.   * Default      * modify secure system settings        * Allows an application to modify the system's secure settings data. Not for use by normal applications.


Messeging or Hangouts - Open Directly to List of People

When I get a notification that I've gotten a new text message, I open Messaging to look. However, it opens usually to the last person I was sending texts to, which isn't always the person that I now want to look at. I then have to go back to get to the list, and then click the new message to read it. Is there a way to have the app open directly to the list of people, every time? Thanks!


Copy calender data to google calender

Is there a way to copy/transfer the data from the built in calender in a 4.0.4 LG mobile to the Google Calender? If so please instruct


Will my phone power off in recovery mode when the battery level gets too low?

Due to a malfunctioning battery, I am unable to keep my phone powered on long enough to drain the battery. As soon as the phone boots, I get an error saying that the battery is at 0% charge and it powers off. This is likely a callibration issue since the battery is fully charged. Now, I can boot into recovery mode just fine. It seems to ignore the battery level. However, because of this, I am concerned that it will drain the battery beyond the safe discharge level. Does anyone know whether the recovery mode will terminate if the battery drops below the safe level?


Does dual core help transfer speeds?

I read a review of a dual core mobile recently and the reviewer was of the opinion that dual core processor helped the usb transfer speeds. This doesn't seem to make much sense to me. When the phone is plugged in then it is usually not busy. That is if the processor is even involved in the transfer at all. Can anyone post any experience with usb transfers on dual core devices?


Does Samsung Galaxy GT S5312 has USB Host capability?

Could you please give any idea whether Samsung Galaxy GT S5312 android smartphone has USB host capability or not? It comes with Android OS V 4.1.2 Thanks in advance- Regards- DS


Set default app for file type NOT recognised

I'd like to associate an app with a file type that android does not recognize. I am using a samsung tab 3 with android 4.2.2. In my case I have a .tex file and 2 apps that can read it, but when I click on the file from "My files" app, it says "Open file Unable to find application to perform this action" How can I tell it it to associate the readers with this file format?


Received messages are not showing names of contacts on HTC Desire S

I just bought a new HTC Desire S (so no custom ROM has been installed or rooting done). Everything else seems to be working fine, except in messages the names of at least one contact are not displayed. This number happens to be in my contact list with the proper details and linked with a facebook contact. Even after copy-pasting the number from the received message onto the contact (which has only one number btw), the messages app refuses to show the name. What should I do?


Can chinese tablet be used without a battery?

I have a Chinese tablet xpad xpod 7" tablet, bought it 2 months ago, I am already having problem with battery, it is discharging too quickly, so I want to operate my tablet without battery, simply by plugging in the power adapter.   1. Can I operate tablet without battery?   2. Will direct use of power adapter negatively affect the tablet? I do not need battery anyway, it is an unnecessary expense for me, it will wear out, it is a hassle, and I don't need it because I need to use the tablet in my home only. I have tried to google for this, but no detailed reliable answers, it appears to be a grey area, I need expert opinion.


Recovering from forgotten lock pattern

My son has an impression tablet 10 and has forgot the lock pattern. How can we reset it without knowing the code?


Forgot my Android Login Pattern

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Recovering from forgotten lock pattern I am using Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102 i forgot my login pattern and there is no reset Option on the screen. Is there any option to unlock it.


how to unlock android tablet after too many pattern attempts

I went on vacation with my family and my big brother lent my little cousins my tablet and I was trying to access my google accounts but does not want to


I forgot my lock pattern, how do I reset it?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Recovering from forgotten lock pattern I have a Toshiba Thrive Android Table and I forgot what I used as my pattern lock. How do I reset it? Someone please help!


How to exit fullscreen in android chrome?

I've added one of my regular news websites to my homescreen in android chrome (android 4.4, phone). This works great, it now even opens the site fullscreen to give an 'app experience'. How can I exit this fullscreen mode? For instance so I get access to the menu so I can share articles. The 'add to home screen' feature is described here


How do I determine which process woke up the screen?

The screen woke up at 4am or 5am at night, and had been on ever since. How can I find out the process that was responsible for screen-wake ups? The device is Galaxy S III running Android Jellybean 4.1.2. Thank you


How to access the internal memory of HTC Explorer

I have HTC Explorer and with **Root Explorer** put a file into `/system/lib` directory. After reset, the phone will not boot. Now I cannot access to the internal memory via the phone and I need to access it via the PC in order to delete the file from `/system/lib`. How can I do it?


How can I watch HD Amazon videos on Logitech Revue?

I'm running the latest updates for my Logitech Revue (according to the check for updates screen), but when I go to the Amazon Instant Video app, it just redirects me to Chrome. Amazon doesn't support HD in the browser, so I can only watch SD videos. When I try to play HD videos, Amazon says, I must use a supported device, which the Logitech Revue is, and that I must register it. Its instructions to register it say to open the "Amazon Video" app on the device, then go to "register device". As mentioned, my app (named "Amazon Instant Video") just redirects to Chrome. I called Amazon, and they said it sounds like I'm running "google tv version 1.0". Since my "firmware" says 3.2 and i apparently have the latest updates, I'd guess that I'm not. Amazon support says only Google tv v2.0 has the application w/ HD. Any ideas what I'm missing here?


vCard sent to my android from an iPhone arrives as text message

Is there any easy way to save a contact which has arrived like               <Subject: PXT> - BEGIN:VCARD     VERSION:3.0     PRODID blah blah blah      Into the contacts? I believe it happens when someone "shares" a contact with you from iPhone. If there is only the number or email there it is pretty easy to dig the details out of the text message, but if it sends a small profile picture that comes in decoded as a massive text message which is quite annoying. It would be nice to have a way to import that text message into a contact, with the avatar and all.


Can receive but not send SMS

My Samsung Galaxy 2 (SC-02C) has been rooted and upgraded to 4.1.2. It seemed that everything, all phone functionality, was fine. However, I've discovered that I can not _send_ SMS with my phone. I can _receive_ SMS from anyone from any carrier in my area just fine. I've asked at my service provider (DoCoMo, in Japan) and was told that I have the service enabled and my account with them should be fully operational. I wouldn't have imagined rooting and upgrading the phone would impact SMS, but that seems to be the case. How might my SMS functionality be impacted by my current ROM, and how can I fix it?


Can you Disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth from Google Apps or a MDM Server?

This page claims: > **Wifi configuration from Admin console** \- Enter Wifi network settings in > the Admin console, and they’ll automatically be pushed out to all managed > Android devices. Does this mean just connection settings, or can it be disabled remotely?


How to partial sync Dropbox contents to my device?

Is it possible to sync only _some_ folders of Dropbox? I have 5GB+ files on Dropbox cloud, but only want a few folders to be synced to my Galaxy Tab 7.7.


YouTube app stops loading

Device: Xperia V   Android: Stock ROM, rooted When I watch some YouTube video on the YouTube app, it plays up to some point. Then, it just shows that it loads, and never continues. Why is that?


What can you use on Windows to try out Android apps you find online?

What can you use to quickly try out apps you find online? The tool should   * Run on Windows   * Give you root access so you can run apps that require root access   * Have functionalities of a physical android device. In other words things like GPS and a Internet connection should be present and you should be able to install apps using APK files or through the official Google App Market.  These things would be nice to have but one can still work around them   * The tool runs fast and lag free   * It's lightweight and can run smoothly on some of the most low spec hardware by today's standards.


Difference between PDA MI3 and NB1

I have this message in my keis, telling me to upgrade which says               current firmware : PDA:MI3/Phone MI4/CSC MI3          latest firmware : PDA NB1 /Phone NB1 / CSC :NB1      I am totally new to andriod apps or tabs. So don't know what does that mean, does it mean it will upgrade my tab to latest 'Kitkat'? How can i read what does the `PDA`,`Phone`,`CSC` code and abbrv. means?


what is the use of VPN Connection in Android phone?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  What is this VPN setting good for? Is it used for remote machine access? How to configure the VPN setting?


What is the difference between USB charging and AC charging?

I've recently got hold on an HTC One X having moved from an HTC Desire. I noticed that my One X charges very slowly when connected to the USB socket on my PC, whereas the Desire was comparatively fast. When charging the One X from the supplied AC adapter the charge is very fast. So, I purchased a new Mains Adapter to keep in the office. However, when connecting the phone to this mains adapter the device still says Charging : USB under the battery status tab and it isn’t as fast as I thought it should be So, is there some difference between the supplied AC adapter and this third- party one I have purchased? Presumably the power supplied s not as high or is there something more?


Play Rayman Fiesta Run without a google plus account

I have buy Rayman Fiesta Run and on my first phone they were no problem playing it without a Google plus account, the thing is I don't care about cloud gaming and I certainly don't want to have a google plus account.   When I launch the game the nice Google Play games box open asking me to choose an account I type cancel, and then it loads again. How can I play Rayman Fiesta Run without this intrusion to my private life ? My phone is Wiko Darkmoon, it's rooted so I don't mind using application to uncompiled and remove part of the app if necessary.


Android Market won't download apps and Google Talk won't sign in after changing to @gmail.com address

I have tried the suggestions here and here with no results. Google suggest changing back to @googlemail.com, waiting two days and restarting the phone, but that hasn't worked either. Anyone had any luck with this?


Settings - Accessibility warning: "Downloaded accessibility application is required to activate" -- What should I do?

If I choose the ' **Settings - Accessibility** ' option on my Samsung Galaxy S, the following text is displayed: ' _Downloaded accessibility application is required to activate_ '. I searched the Droid Market for 'accessibility' but am not sure that this is the correct way to install this (system?) application. Anyone any idea what and where from I should install ? Thx.


Need Help in Downloading Applications from Android Market?

I had an android mobile whose version is 1.5 , in that device, can i see the application in the market whose versions are 1.6 and above, is it possible to do this.


How can I see what IP address my android phone has?

I would like to know what IP-address my Android phone has. E.g. if I use my phone over WiFi, how can I get the local IP-address that is assigned to my phone?


How do devices recognize their chargers?

Several android devices complain when they are not plugged into their manufacturer-designated chargers. One samsung tablet I own won't even charge if its not on its own brand charger. Is there some code between the device and charger, or is it just the voltage / amperage gauges?


SSHD, sftp-server and hostkey auth on android

I am compiling full Flash image of my Allwinner A20 based android 4.2.2 devices (thousands of them are currently under production), and I currently have dropbear + scp builtin in the image, to allow easy production. These +500Mbyte sized IMG files are uploaded to boards via USB OTG. Problems with this setup:   1. In order to Access to my devices from Windows, I only have WinSCP. And in WinSCP, I have to go to _SCP -> Shell_ setting, and change `ls -la` to `busybox ls -la`. Of course, I tried changing `ls` symlink from `toolbox` to `busybox`, and it worked, but that caused my WIFI system to crash, when I change symlink of `ls`, USB WIFI can not login anymore. If I change `ls` symlink back to `toolbox`, it Works.   2. In my current `dropbear` executable (which I find the binary from internet), I can login to the system without any username and password! (Of course, it asks me a username / password; but if I press enter - enter, it can directly login to Shell)   3. I don't have sftp-server at the moment. I find one sftp-server binary from internet, and uploaded to my system, and it turns out that sftp-server binary should be in `/usr/bin/sftp-server`... that is also very hard to achieve in the android build system (please consider root partition is in a ramdisk in allwinner SDK). ====== After that, I decided to have my own SSHd server, so there was only two option: Dropbear and OpenSSH.   1. I searched almost all internet, couldn't find a clear explanation, how to port OpenSSH to android.   2. I want to be able to Access the devices via HostKey Authentication ( Not public key authentication), simple username and password.   3. I read following tutorials, and applied one by one very carefully, all of them are written for PublicKey Auth:     * https:// github.com/iMilnb/docs/blob/master/dropbear%2Bsftp-android.md     * http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442754     * http:// wiki .cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_dropbear   4. I only find one tutorial for accessing via username / password:      * http://roycormier.net/2010/11/02/cross-compiling-dropbear-sshd-for-android/ But problem is, author does not give information about which version of the dropbear he use for it, and dropbear have changed since 2010 (4 years ago). =================== Can anybody give me a clear idea, clear path, how to be able to Access my thousands of devices via username / password, and no need to be able to use WinSCP withour changing `ls -la` everytime, and how to use sftp-server on android ? Note: Sorry for long text, I tried to answer every basic question, before you ask :)


No Internet when another Android device is connected to router

Like the titles says, i have a weird problem. I have a brand new device A (Android phone V4.2, manufacturer is called "Vivax"-not very popular outside Europe), which is having problems accessing internet. Internet works only if there is no other smartphones connected to router.If the other phone (some older Samsung) is connected, there is no internet access on the device A.If i disconnect the Samsung device, turn wifi off and back on on device A, it can browse internet. But if the other phone is connected, there is no internet access at all. I checked the router and i think it is using WPA2 encryption.Also, there is no IP address conflict. Anybody have any ideas what could be the problem?


Avoided poor Internet connection on Samsung Galaxy

The connection to my work Wi-Fi just failed. Below the network name, my phone is saying `Avoided poor Internet connection`. Also, how do I get to DHCP on Samsung Galaxy Straight Talk?


Tablet stuck in boot animation

I have this tablet, `MSI Primo 91` and just recently I booted into recovery mode in order to wipe the cache. On restart the tablet gets stuck in the manufacturer boot animation and refuses to boot up. I then tried to reboot into recovery mode when the android laying on its back pops up. The recovery options won't show up. This guy here. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zFpf1.jpg) The device restarted and gets stuck yet again in boot animation. I visited the website to download the firmware. I followed the ritual described in the pdf instruction file and I couldn't recover the tablet. Right now, I just as stuck as the tablet. How can I fix this?


Cannot open TIF file from GMail on Android device

Android: 4.1.2 When I try to open a TIF file from an email in GMail, I get the following message: `Couldn't load image` Is there a plug-in or a solution to fix this? I don't want to use a 3rd-party application.


Android Virtual Device frozen whilst loading

I have just started developing for android after a 4 year break, I see that the Android developer site now has an integrated package with everything included, in a single zip, to streamline setting up. I have downloaded and extracted the zip file and begun going through the tutorial. However, when creating a virtual machine, it just hangs. I have followed the suggestions in this post: I can't get any of the Android Virtual Devices started My machine has 16GB RAM and an AMD Phenom 2 6-Core processor. I have set the RAM to 768MB for the VM and even after 15 minutes it is just frozen. The Console shows some details of the VM I have created, but does not progress much. Any suggestions on how to get a working VM?


tasker: grace time on events

I use tasker to act on state change on wireless services (WifI on, Bluetooth connected, ...). There are cases where, for a very short time, the state of a service changes (no matter the reason: a thicker wall, repairing of BT, ...) and the exit actions are triggered. This is particularly annoying when I rely on continuity (I have, for instance, Waze being killed when the connection to my car's BT is over - but the car sometimes requests a repairing out of the blue and Waze is killed -- which by the way never happens on a 120 km highway section but always right on the middle of complicated turns in a city :)). What would be the best way to configure a "grace period"?               when an action is triggered (say, by BT disconnecting)       wait for *n* seconds         then if the state is still there (= BT is disconnected)           go ahead with the actions to perform         otherwise           do nothing      I know that I can add the logic above to selected actions but this is cumbersome and prone to errors (a short cut may trigger an exit action, then immediately after an entry one, while my timer on the exit one is still running). It would b better if the "state" of a service was aware of the possibility of these short interruptions (and therefore manage correctly the exit and entry actions) Thank you for any advice


Connect to internet via proxy

My office network is connected via proxy. While I connect to the internet(via browser) using mobile Wi-Fi, it asks for user name and password. When I enter the user name and password, it connects to the internet. But when I open Google Play store , I see 'Server error' means it could not connect to the internet. How can I fix the issue ?


Problem opening VCF files on tf300

I am trying to help my Father debug an issue he has on the TF300 since it upgraded to Jelly Bean. We are both unable to open a vCard file from email or from Astro file explorer. It appears to the user that nothing happens when he hits view in Gmail. He receives vCard emails all of the time from his work. I can save it, open "people" and then import it, but I cannot import it from Gmail view it. We can open it from Gmail on Jelly Bean on both my Galaxy Nexus and my Nexus 7. This sounds like a file association issue, but there are no defaults under Contacts. Does anyone have any ideas on how to debug this? Is there an easy way without USB debugging to determine what program gets called? Edit: What is the easiest way to log every process opened after a file is clicked on? I am happy to use USB debugging at this point.


Tagging photos when importing them from my Galaxy Note

I tried to import the photos I have in my Galaxy Note. While importing them the computer asked if I would add a tag to them -- and I did. The strange thing is that when the computer finished importing the pictures, I found pictures of strange people in the same folder and with the same tag! Does this mean that my photos will appear to whoever chooses the same tag?


How can I find a lost phone or help people return it?

I'm looking for an app like **Where's My Droid** to help locate a lost device. Ideally I'm hoping there is one that might have two specific features:   1. The ability to display a message to the screen to help people return it, like Windows Phone 7 will have, as illustrated here.   2. The ability to turn the GPS on remotely to aid in the physical location of the phone. I do not want to have to keep GPS on all the time, to avoid the battery drain. Running on a non-rooted Galaxy S Captivate.


My phone was just stolen an hour or so ago. Are there any options for tracking?

I realize this is a long shot, but my phone was lost or stolen a few hours ago. At the time it was stolen, I didn't have any specific applications installed to track it or wipe the data. So... my bad. I'm hoping the fact that I have a pattern lock will at least prevent anyone from accessing my data. My question is, do I have any options for tracking or data wipe after the fact? (I'm more interested in tracking.) Note: I have read similar questions, but unless I'm mistaken, they all address the question in terms of preparation before losing the phone. I'm asking about fallback options _after_ losing the phone.


How can I find my phone without an app

I just lost my phone today and I dont have any Find Me app but I am logged in with all of my information. Like my email, facebook, and such things. How can I possibly find it?? I also know that my GPS is set on On.


How to find my stolen galaxy ace duos

I lost my galaxy ace duos. The sim card has been changed. How can i trace phone or find the number of the new sim being used? I have several apps installed. can that help in anyway? Thanks for the help


Yet another lost phone :(

GSM is on. Wifi is on. Email is on. G+ registered. Ringtone - don't know maybe silent. It isn't stolen, nor it is found by someone. It rings when called. No tracker app was installed. I was at few places around that day. I tried AndroidLost, but it doesn't work on Jelly Bean. I installed it remotely, though. Plan B even less applicable. On Google's ADM it says "Location unavailable". There is also Google's location history, but I just turned it on. For next occasion. I need just GPS info, but nothing works for me. There is a full stack of tracking/finding/anti-theft apps, but most of them works preventive. Can't believe those post-lost apps works only on older Androids. Am I lost too? :((


Best lost / stolen device tracking app

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Helping a lost phone get found What is the best tracking app for a stolen or lost device? I've tried iTag but I'm thinking about switching to Prey http://preyproject.com/blog/2010/01/prey- arrives-on-mobiles-android-version-available . Looking for experiences...


my phone is stolen and sim cards removed. how to track it?

my android phone got stolen a few hours ago. the thief has already removed both the internet sims. as such, i had not installed AndroidLost or Mobile Tracker apps in the phone as it is a relatively new one. i have tried to remotely install it, but it may take time . please help out with the procedure and suggest methods to get it back.


I have lost my phone! Please help me regarding the apps to track it down

I have **lost** my smart phone. What are the best ways to track my Android device? Hints on how to keep you'r phone from being lost or stolen are welcome, too.


how to trace lost mobile location with help of imei number?

I had lost my samsung galaxy note 2 on 31st january 2014 & i have imei number so can anyone help me how to trace my mobile loation with help of imei number?


How to find stolen Galaxy S4 using IMEI number

some one stole my Galaxy S4 on 12th June 2014, at Mumbai, India. The IMEI number is 357138056665539. Can you pls help locating it.


How To Track My Stolen Phone Without Usin Wifi

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  My phone was just stolen an hour or so ago. Are there any options for > tracking? My Phone Is Stolen I Need To Know How To Use It


Is there a way to track a phone with its IMEI?

Not Android specific. Is there a way to track a phone knowing its IMEI? That is, finding out if/when a phone with a certain IMEI connects to the network, and to get the SIM card number it is using from there? This is for a lost phone, and Android Device Manager is not being very helpful. I did not have any apps such as Prey installed on my phone and ADM relies on being connected to the internet, having GPS signal, not being wiped, etc. I'm not sure this is even possible, but I thought maybe if the IMEI is broadcast to the cell network on logon, the provider could "watch" for a connection from that IMEI and get the SIM number it is using.


Tracking Android Phone via IMEI number

I have lost my Android Phone. How can I track it via IMEI number. Can I install any application which can given me the number of SIM currently on given IMEI number. Please help


What Lost Phone finder do you use and why?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Best lost / stolen device tracking app I've used MobileDefense, but I want to make sure I'm getting the best protection. What lost phone finders have you used, and why do you like it? I'm not using a rooted phone, so I'm not looking for features that require root.


Hack ICS browser to restore "menu button exposes URL field"

I just got a Galaxy S3, and I'm finally being forced to confront an aspect of ICS that I've hated from the moment it showed up on my Xoom: the fact that pressing the 'menu' button no longer drops down the URL field, and instead you're forced to scroll all the way back up to the top and pull it down to get at it. Is there any known way to re-enable the original behavior (press the menu button at any time, see the "url" field drop down in editable form regardless of whether or not the page was scrolled all the way up to the top)? Yes, I know about the "Labs" shortcut of swiping from the side. I find it extremely awkward and frustrating to use. Like many things in ICS, it uses gestures that lag in their initial visual presentation, then exhibit hair- trigger sensitivity for their selection and confirmation behavior. Half the time, I'll begin the swipe to bring it out, then give up 150ms later when it doesn't appear (only to have it show up after I've already let go), and about 25% of the time, my thumb ends up triggering the wrong target after bringing it out. Update: pressing and holding the 'menu' button semi-works, but not quite. Sometimes, it makes the URL bar visible and selects the URL, but fails to bring up the actual soft input area (Graffiti). Sometimes, it makes the URL bar appear, makes the soft input area appear, then hides the URL bar the moment I let go of the menu button. For the moment, the problem is somewhat moot... I installed Chrome, and quit using the stock browser altogether due to the remote-wipe vulnerability (in the semi-naive hope that Chrome's alleged non-permission to make phone calls might prevent it from triggering).


Backup to SD card in kit kat

Is there a backup program that will allow me to back up directly to my SD card in Kit Kat without an internet connection? I currently am forced to back up to the internal storage {after clearing space} then copying to the SD card, then deleteing the copy on my internal storage. this wastes _much_ time and effort. My phone storage is only 2.8GB free, but my SD card has 28.0GB free.


How do I sideload, i.e. install non-market apps, on at&t phones?

I'd like to try out some Android beta software I found online, but when I tried installing it on the device I got a message that said that installing non-market apps has been disabled for security reasons. Can I bypass/disable this restriction? I am using the at&t Captivate (Samsung Galaxy S) with Android 2.1.


How do I set Google Latitude to auto-update with location regularly?

When I use Google Maps it sets my Google Latitude location, but once I turn Maps off it stops. I'd like it to update with my location on a regular basis. I don't want to drain the battery by always using the GPS, but it'd be nice if it updated, say, every half hour or so.


Voice Control for Android 2.1

I have a Bluetooth speakerphone for my car (BlueAnt). It uses a phone's built in voice control. When I try to use it, it says that voice control is not supported by my phone (AT&T Samsung Captivate, Android 2.1). Is there a way I can get voice control (over Bluetooth) on my phone?


Is there a way to use bit.ly account when shortening links in Twitter app?

I have a bit.ly account, and I want to be able to track my shortened links. However, using the Twitter, it allows me to choose what shortening I use, but I can't seem to find an option to have any shortened links linked to my bit.ly account. I know that my twitpic account is used to upload pictures (and I've set twitpic as the default), but I want to know if there is a way to do this with bit.ly


Android Jelly Bean - Download and install Download Manager without a pc

I'm writing this from the tablet having the issue. 2 months ago when I still had a working pc I wanted to install Linux on my tablet and in the process I wiped mostly everything from it and changed the custom recovery to not include those wiped app files. I wanted to put Android back, but I forgot to download and install the missing app files for it to work correctly, the most important being the Download Manager. Today my pc unfortunately broke up and I have a project to be done. So I thought to begin using this tablet to program as I have no money to buy another pc for maybe a year. The problem is that I can't download anything as I'm missing the Download Manager app. When I try to download something for ex. with Chrome it crashes. Now, given that I have no access to a pc for a year or so but my tablet is fully rooted, is there a way to download and install the Download Manager apk? My thoughts on possible theoretical ways:   1. As I can't download but copy/paste text from the net, I could try to look for the Download Manager apk, copy its source, paste it on text file and give it the .apk extension.   2. Trick the Chrome cache to store the .apk file and then retrieve it from the cache offline. But here I don't know where the Chrome cache is stored and I'm afraid it's in a privileged part of the system where only a file manager with root functionality can see it. 2.   3. If it's supported create a script on Jsfiddle to fetch the apk file and save it through IndexedDB or LocalStorage and access it offline thereby being able to install it. My question here is: Would that work? Otherwise have you ideas on how to do that given the current situation?


Roaming Icon on Home-Network

I have an **Xperia L** mobile , I'm from **India** and having **AirTel** Network Connection. The problem is on the mobile network icon,it shows Roaming Symbol since I'm in home network.I made a call to the customer care,they replied that the problem is not on their side (they haven't charged for Roaming). Can anyone help to get rid out from the issue. Does keeping the mobile data on for all time have an impact on battery ?


Barcode scanner and touch keyboard in Android

If I connect the barcode scanner via blue-tooth with my Android tablet, the soft keyboard will be switched off and I can not visible the keyboard any longer. I have to disconnect the barcode reader first. Is there a way to use both (barcode scanner and touch keyboard)in the same time?


I can't find the developer options in my tablet running Android 4.0.3

I am starting to learn Android develpment and I bought a very cheap Chinese Android Tablet. It came with 4.0.3 and I can't find the developer option under settings! I think maybe it's the custom ROM it has, does anyone knows how to solve this? Thanks! PS: I wanted to post pics of the Settings to show that there isnt a Developer option in there...but I cant even do a printscreen with this tablet since it only comes with the power button, and printscreen requires power and volume buttons...this tablet was too cheap I guess... PS2: In case it helps: Model Number FS-MG789 Android Version: 4.0.3 Baseband Version: 0.51 Kernel Version: 3.0.8+ spreadwin version 2.4.10(S101_JH_B) Build Number: nuclear_puppies-eng 4.0.3 iml74k 20120727 test-keys **EDIT:** I couldn't install the device on my PC either so I followed this answer and installed it like this (David Kreps answer)...which is basically to add your device's VID/PID manually to the android_winsub.inf (inside the sdk\extras\google\usb_driver folder). I am using Android Studio, and it doesn't need a manifest with `debugable` added in it and I did a little test and apparently I can debug a code in the device....but still, I don't know the general implications of this no Developer option in the device.


Samsung Galaxy encryption failed

I updated my GT-19100 Phone to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean from the previous version. For this venture it was necessary to decrypt my phone first. After the update I started again an encryption. The process failed (i just left the encryption continue by leaving the phone alone) and the phone showed me this message: ![http://i.imgur.com/J37aZaq.png](http://i.stack.imgur.com/MDKgx.png) After reseting the device I can't access any previous data on the phone, nor can I save something on the phone. The phone recommends to format the device. Is there a way to get my old data back? How could I avoid such a problem next time? Any advice appreciated! Thanks in advance! Similar to this question: "Encryption Failed" on my Samsung Note 2 & it asks me to reset device. Is there a way to back up my data But still not answered.


Are there any window managers for Android?

I once saw a YouTube video where someone had hooked up a bluetooth mouse and keyboard to a Galaxy Note and was manipulating apps like on a desktop computer, where each app had window decorations and multiple apps could be visible at once. I would like to have such a window manager (preferably not requiring any external devices) for my Galaxy Nexus. There are occasionaly situations where it'd be helpful to be able to see two apps at once. For example, I might receive complex data in an email that I want to input into another app. However, Gmail doesn't allow you to copy text from an email (which is just rediculous). So, I have to remember a little bit, switch apps, type it in, switch apps again, etc. It would be much better to be able to put my phone in landscape mode, fire up the window decorations, and tile the two apps side by side so I can see the email address at the same time I'm entering data in the other app. I've searched for a window manager for Android, but I can't find anything, despite the video I saw. Does anyone know of one?


Connection Time Out error while accessing Google Play Store in Samsung I9070 Galaxy S advance

I have bought a Samsung I9070 Galaxy S advance. Whenever I enter Play Store (Google Play Store Version 3.4.7), it displays waiting sign and then Connection Time Out Error is shown. I use mobile data connection to access the network. Please help me to solve this asap Phone Details: > Device: Samsung Galaxy S Advance   >  Android Version: 2.3.6   >  Baseband version: I9070DDLI1   >  Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-1194396 dpi@DELL163#2 SMP PREEMPT Thu Sep 13 > 22:11:28 KST 2012   >  Build Number: Gingerbread.DDLI1


Getting "Authentication is required" when trying to access the Play Store

Over the past week, whenever I try to open the Play Store/Market app on my phone, the app thinks for a while and then displays this error message: > Authentication is required. You need to sign into your Google Account. But I am indeed signed into my Google account, as seen in other Google applications running on the phone, and as seen if I open the menu in the Market app and click the "Accounts" button. I suspect this might be related to the fact that over the past few months I've had two different Google accounts synced to this device, and I have recently removed one of them from the phone. No other Google application has had any problems with removing one account. Does anyone know how I can solve this issue? I can still install applications by using the market website (now "Google Play"), but this is still a big inconvenience. I also think I stopped getting updates.


'Authentication' Error

I try to download Bad Piggies and update Angry Birds on my Samsung Galaxy Tab but a message appears... "Authentication is required. You need to sign into your Google Account" I'm already signed in and they give me that strange message. Help anyone?


What's the secret behind super durability of latest ADW Launcher EX?

Update of ADW Launcher EX is back again after a long time. It brings lot of visual tweaks as well as performance boosts. After few days of experience, I have encountered one even more interesting thing: I am unable to kill it by increasing system load (which is a very good thing). When foreground apps are launched, Android kills background apps based on `minfree` values. The apps having running services and notification get higher priority than normal background apps, but get lesser priority than foreground apps. Latest version of ADW Launcher EX has a running service (but no higher priority running notification) which is same as old versions and other launcher apps. I have used Go Launcher EX, LauncherPro, old version of ADW Launcher EX etc. All get killed when heavy foreground apps are launched, but latest version of ADW Launcher EX isn't getting killed. Instead, foreground apps are being killed when system load is high. Previously, hot reboot was also able to kill ADW Launcher EX, but now even that one fails. What's the magic behind all these? I am just curious...


View Contact-Facebook connection on computer

Before I started using an Android phone, I had already connected my Google contacts with their Facebook profiles by including a URL-type field named “Facebook” with a link to their profiles. The Android Contacts app was clever enough to link (many of) my Google contacts to their Facebook profiles, but this link seems to exist only in the phone, not in Google Contacts. Is there a way to view & edit this aspect of my contacts database on my computer?


Link contact to Twitter handle

Is there something I can put into the Google Contacts entry for someone that will link it to their Twitter handle? I have tried putting “@JohnDoe” into an IM-type field I’ve named Twitter, but that didn’t do the trick.


Google play disappeared from my phone

While uninstalling some app I may have accidentally uninstalled Google play app. But even then I have updated Google play app before and while uninstalling it should remove only updates from my phone not the complete app. I should have been able to use default app. But I am unable to do so. Yesterday while clicking app's icon it was showed an error, that app isn't installed. I tried to find it on my app library but it's not there. What should I do? I am using Samsung galaxy fit (GT-S5670)


Google Play Store disappeared from my phone

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Google play disappeared from my phone My google play store is not showing on my home page and it's not in the app drawer and it's not in All Apps under settings. My phone is not rooted, and is running the stock HTC rom. I have an EVO 4G phone. Could anyone tell me what is happening and how I can recover it? I would download an .apk or something, but I don't have a file manager currently installed. I would rather not reset my whole phone.


Is there a facebook app that does not read your location?

I've looked at a number of facebook apps, and it seems that they require permission to read my precise location. This includes Stream, Fast, Friendcaster, and the official facebook app. Can anyone recommend a Facebook app that does not require permission to read my location data?