DNSCrypt on Android

I'd like to install DNSCrypt on Android. I have installed it on Windows 8, Linux Mint, and Kali Linux. But I'm very new to Linux, thus dealing with Android as a Linux distro is way out of my league. I've Google'd a tutorial for this for hours, and everyone seems to be asking with no one to answer them. The DNSCrypt website has an Android-specific version which means it should be possible, some forum member has written a couple of commands like "and then you configure and compile" and such. But no specific "spoon-feeding" command to type in the Android terminal. So, how do we install **DNSCrypt.eu** on Android? Update 1: https://github.com/jedisct1/dnscrypt-proxy/issues/98#issuecomment-41883910 Here's a similar explanation to what I referred to. How Do I write a script?! what do I copy exactly? There are three folders when I un-tar and tar.gz from the link above.


I rooted my phone. None of my apps can access the Internet

I know there were similar threads, but non of them fit my situation. I have had **Samsung Galaxy S3** for 2 weeks. After I **rooted** my phone using **Kingo Android Root** none of my apps could connect to the Internet except Browser. Only tried on wifi. I **tried** to delete/edit **hosts.txt** , but it didn't work. My **another attempt** was to sync Google, but some of the checked things **didn't** want to **sync**. After I **unroot** my phone everything **works fine**. **@edit** Did it with your **AutoRoot** method. All apps have **access** to the Internet **except** those, that are **Google- related** , for example: Google Play, Google Remote Desktop. **@edit2** Everything works **fine** if I use **3G**. When I switch to WiFi it can't connect again. **@edit3** For some reason I've set proxy in my Wifi and after i deleted it everything works FINE. THANKS FOR HELP.


Resume broken apk download

I am trying to install Asphalt 8 game which is 1.35 GB in size. However my wife network is erratic due to which the downloading stops after sometime. Is there any way to resume the download from the same place as currently the Google play store starts afresh.


Can I load a ROM from a 7" Galaxy Tab onto a 10" Galaxy Tab?

I have a handful of Galaxy Tab 10.1 (P7510) running Honeycomb, and a customer commercial application which runs beautifully on Froyo and Gingerbread, but has bugs on both Honeycomb and ICS. Before I chuck thousands of pounds worth of hardware away and settle for running my app on smaller tablets, is there a sane downgrade path to 2.2/2.3 for the P7510? I have some 7" Galaxy Tabs if these would be a useful source of ROM images, for instance.


What is the unlock code for Motorola Droid Pro?

I brought my Motorola Droid Pro back from the USA to Switzerland. It has never been actively on any network, as i bought it through Amazon as a "spare phone" on a Verizon network. I never activated the verizon chip. I am now back in Switzerland and when I try and put in my Swiss SIM card and access the network, it asks me for "SIM network unlock PIN". Does anyone know how to unlock it? thanks.


Mobile Data only working when used as hotspot

I recently bought a HTC One. Everything worked fine including mobile-data and Wifi. Until I once used my phone as Hotspot for my laptop. The whole time while using the hotspot I had working internet on both my phone and laptop. But the next day (hotpost disabled), I couldn't get the mobile- data to work. I don't get an error, it just doesn't load. Wifi connections still work. Now I tried reenabling hotspot and to my surprise it works. I now have internet on the laptop but NOT on the phone. It seems that somehow the mobile-data will only work when the phone is used as hotspot. What have I done wrong? Android 4.2.2


I don't know how to sync contacts between my phonebook on Samsung Galaxy Europa i5500 and Gmail?

I am the new one with android samsung-europa, and I need help. All my options for syncing with Gmail acc. and my phonebook on my Europa are checked. But it doesn't seem to sync them. I did it manually ( copied contacts on SD card then copied them to my PC and then uploaded them to gmail). But later, as I am adding my new contacts (on my Phone, or SIM, or Gmail) it doesn't sync them :( . Do I need to download some application to force syncing or what???


Looking for a way to shrink the size of MP3 files

I have a lot of MP3 files on my phone and I would like to re-size them to save space. (Note: I do not want to trim the audio file.) I know I may lose some quality, but it is fine. What is the best way to do this? Perhaps an app? (Free is preferred)


How can I get exchange email subfolders on my Samsung Galaxy S3?

Does anyone know how I can access exchange email subfolders on my Samsung Galaxy S3? I have set my Samsung Galaxy S3 up with my corporate exchange 2010 server and it syncs all the inbox emails, calender appointments, and contacts without problem but I cant access any of my email subfolders. This device is running Android 4.0.4.


Can I use a radio firmware for GB (2.3.6) for my SGS1 (GT-I9000) if I have ICS installed?

I still have the original cellular radio firmware my phone came with (at least, I think I do. The baseband version is I9000BVJJPG). However, I've changed ROMs many times, and am currently using the latest AOKP Milestone release. Is it safe to install the latest radio image from http://samfirmware.com (PDA: I9000JIJVG, CSC: I9000CELJVG), if it is meant for 2.3.6, and I have ICS?


Choppy playback of HD video on Jellybean

I run Jellybean on my Galaxy Nexus, and ever since I switched from ICS I've started getting choppy playback of HD video. I used to be able to watch 720p video without any problem in MX Player. If I switch to software rendering instead of hardware in MX player it improves somewhat, but it's still choppy at least every other minute or so until it recovers. If I play it in the VLC beta I get artifacts every now and then until it works itself out. Anyone recognize this issue and has any idea what to do about it?


Can I change (or add more apps to) the unlock screen in Ice Cream Sandwich?

On the previous version I could swipe left or right to start with my camera, or just unlock the phone. I just got the Ice Cream Sandwich update and now I can swipe up or down to access the dialer or my text messages. Can I customize this at all? I'd love to have more apps accessible from the lock screen, and I'd also like to change from the default text message program.


Moto X has 5 models with different LTE bands. Does it matter which one I get?

I want to purchase an LTE phone for use with T-Mobile. According to Wikipedia model XT1053 is what I need... however it uses LTE bands that many of the other phones don't use.   * What is an LTE band?   * If I purchase model XT1055 and use it on TMobile will I only use LTE band 4, and the other ones are unused?   * Is there an impact on battery life if using a phone that has a different LTE band then expected by the network?   * Is it correct to say that these LTE bands are hard coded into the phone and can't be changed?


Different wallpaper for each homescreen?

I'd like to be able to have a different wallpaper for each homescreen. I found a live wallpaper that lets you do this. Is there a more efficient/less cumbersome way?


Uninstalled apps still show up on "Apps installed on" in Google Play Store

I already uninstalled the unwanted applications from my device, but they still show up on " **Apps installed on** " in my Google Play account. Does it mean that the apps I got rid of are still stored in my phone?


Google Chrome crashes when attempting to access Desktop Bookmarks (Asus Nexus 7)

Steps to reproduce:   * launch Google Chrome browser and open new tab   * touch bookmarks option on bottom menu   * select Desktop Bookmarks This causes Google Chrome to crash, resulting in: > _"Aw, Snap! Something went wrong while displaying this web page. To > continue, reload or go to another page"_ Screenshot: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/YsxD4.png) Debug output: http://pastebin.com/CqypRRbv I have tried the following actions, which have been unsuccessful:   * disable/enable Chrome Sync   * restore tablet Does anyone else have this issue or this is this an isolated problem?


Handwrite / draw on a text document

Is there an Android app that enables hand-writing / drawing on a word document? I want to draw and write on the text. I don't want to edit the document, but write on the top of it. Instead of typing the letters using the keyboard, I want to draw on the text. Just like writing / drawing on a picture, I would like to draw on a word document. I have been looking for this everywhere, can anyone suggest me a good app that can do this? Thanks.


Cannot upgrade Galaxy Y GT-S5360 with new firmware using Kies

Whenever I try to click "upgrade", my phone suddenly disconnects from Kies but the download prompt still runs. After the download process completes, Kies suddenly closes and there are no changes with my phone.


Can't see Macbook WiFi access point on Android smartphone

I'd like to connect my Android phone (Samsung Galaxy Nexus running Stock JellyBean) to my Macbook Pro (early-2012, running OSX Lion) via an access point created by my Macbook Pro. Sadly I can't even see the access point on my Android phone. Does anyone know a possible solution to this problem? Additional information: A nearby Windows-PC and iPhone can connect to the AdHoc-network of the Macbook. The android phone can connect to all other wifi.


google talk android device sign is not shown by sony xperia ray while logged in google talk in it what can I do about it?

When I log in to google talk in my sony xperia ray (android 4.04 ICS) and see by any other account how I am online it shows like I am online in a personal computer somewhere. It shows a circle green or red. No android sign is there. How can I fix that? I want people to know I have android mobile and I am logged in through my mobile not my personal computer so that it signifies I am travelling.


Import multiple vCard files to Galaxy S3 contacts

How can I import contacts from hundreds of vCard files to my Galaxy S3 which is shipped with Ice Cream Sandwich ? **I don't want to import it one by one.** I am using Windows 7 Ultimate.


Monitoring phone usage and limits

I have 100 minutes of free talk every week, 25 free SMS every week and 2GB of Internet data usage in a month. Nothing alerts me when one of these thresholds has been exceeded. Is there any way to keep track of my outgoing calls and messages, and then receive an alert when I'm going to exceed my limit? It would be preferable if the threshold would reset automatically every week and be configurable.


How can I do development on my Android device?

I have a pretty long commute to work and own an android phone. I figure it would be nice to do some simple programming on the way. I'm not picky on which language to code on. I usually have an internet connection on the train. I've been looking through the android market but haven't found any apps that offer a "development environment" or an editor with a compiler. Is any development ON the Android possible? Does an app for this exist?


Is it possible to program on a Honeycomb tablet?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I do development on my Android device? I was wondering if there are apps making it possible to program on an Android tablet? I know it's not the best "work tool" out there, but I was wanting to get one, and was wondering if it's also possible to get some work done with it.   1. Is there some IDE app available for PHP or JavaScript?   2. Is it possible to program compiler based languages using some sort of IDE (like C++)?


Code/Program Java on Kindle Fire

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I do development on my Android device? OK, so I've just got a new Kindle Fire (which I love), and I've been wondering: **Can I develop Java programs on my Kindle?** Is this even possible? Can a Gingerbread tablet do this? I am looking for an offline solution. _Note: This is not a programming question, so it would be off-topic on any other SE site_


Programming IDE on Transformer

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Is it possible to program on a Honeycomb tablet? since Transformer has nice resolution (1280x800) and hardware keyboard I am wondering if I can install some programming IDE on it. Not just text books (they are all around the Market) but some serious programming application with syntax hilit, intellisense etc. Any tips?


Copying files to tablet with Android

When I copy `file.pdf` to my tablet with the command (in Linux - Ubuntu) `cp file.pdf /media/Archos_7/Data` via USB cable and then disconnect USB and look to the Data directory, `file.pdf` has size 0 B, or the file is not there (e.g. `file.epub`). I don't know what is wrong. I copied a few `*.pdf` and `*.avi` files successfully. Do you know where is the problem?


syncing markup/word notes over dropbox?

hi i'd like to have the following functionality:   * putting a file into my dropbox (html,wordformat) - which i'm editing from my PC   * android app for acessing that file (desktop shortcut), display html/word-format + edit any ideas? currently i'm using a textfile which i can edit with the default android- editor, but markup would be better :) thanks


Optimus V music player starts playing unexpectedly, solution?

I have an Optimus V, and I have the default music widget on the desktop. Recently it started playing unexpectedly after I paused it. It could be in the middle of the night and more frequently during the day. Because of this I have to turn it off during the night. Any advice on how to keep the music player from playing unexpectedly.


How do I create a calendar event that repeats every other week? I'm using the default calendar app on the Droid X and the Xoom and I can't make an every other week appointment. I can do this on the website without trouble. The only options are every week and I don't see where I can say every (2) weeks.


Adb push does not work

When I run the command               adb push file.txt /flash/Data      it writes this error message               failed to copy 'file.txt' to '/flash/Data': Read-only file system      I tried to solve it according to this page http://android- tricks.blogspot.com/2009/01/mount-filesystem-read-write.html but with no success. Could you navigate me and solve the problem? thank you


Block all connections except a single host server ? (block by server not by app)

My mobile company offers a free package for facebook with unlimited bandwidth , however when I open my 3G connection the mobile automatically connects to unknown servers (maybe google) and the mobile company charges me for that connection. The question in simple words:   How can I make all connections blocked (even google) except facebook.com?


Do I need to root my phone before installing CM on my S3

Previously I've needed to root my phone before flashing any ROMs on it. Now I have a new s3 and I'd like to install CM on it. However, this installation guide does not mention the need to root the phone as other installation guides have in the past. So do I need to root the phone before slashing this mod?


Once installed, how do I activate Firebug in Mobile Firefox?

I went to the getfirebug.com web site, where I was able to install Firebug under Firefox 1.10.6 (the Beta version of Firefox from the Play store). It said the install was successful. Now what? How do I activate Firebug? There are no new icons that I can click on like there are on the desktop version, and long-clicking on the page isn't doing anything either. I see no new menu options either. In the add-ons menu I see Firebug, but it only offers the choice to disable or uninstall, so I know it's there and installed.


Using an android display with HDMI/RCA inputs?

I am currently trying to use the Raspberry Pi to build a small device. Part of this project involves using a screen of some sort, and it needs to be small. Since Android displays are the right size, it seems like they might have HDMI or RCA inputs because they're commonly used. Is it true these displays have these inputs?


Will any Micro SD card work in an HTC Desire?

I've bought my friend's HTC Desire off him, but it doesn't have an SD card. Should I buy just any Micro SD card, or do I need to get one specifically made for the HTC Desire? Is there anything else I need to know?


Internet not accessible even though connected to local network using wifi

I have a wifi connection setup at my home. Other devices like my ubuntu laptop and macbook, when connected to wifi are able to access internet. Even my dad's blackberry is able to load websites when connected to internet via our home wifi. My HTC desire is able to connect to wifi, shows a good signal, but is not able to connect to internet. My friend's android phone have same issue. I can access a website running on my ubuntu (apache) using my browser and ip assigned to my ubuntu box, but I cannot open google or any other website. Even marketplace show connection error. Can someone help me out with this.


how to restrict my android wifi connect to only one access point?

I like to restrict my android device's wi-fi connect to one and only one access point. The attempt to connect to any other access points should be prevented. Is it possible to check the SSID value of access point in wi-fi driver and allow connection to only one particular SSID value?


Is there a way to have Adobe Flash displayed in Android 2.0?

Are there any custom players or plug-ins or something like that?


Its all in the title, but again for clairity: Is there any way to make my Motorola Droid use Landscape mode on the Home Screen w/out sliding out the keyboard?


Turn off cellphone (SIM) radio

How do I turn the cellphone (SIM) radio on an Android phone? The radio consumes a lot of power (30-70%), especially when the phone is idle. Sometimes I only need to use other functions (e.g., clock, web browser), and make the battery last as long as possible. "Airplane mode" does this but also turns off the WiFi (close to, but not exactly what I need).


Trying to use a USB adaptor to connect keyboard

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Can you connect USB devices to an Android phone? I have an Android 2.3 tablet with a micro-USB port. I want to connect a keyboard, but it has a full-size USB connector. I purchased an adaptor, however this does not work. The tablet port is working as I have tested it and so does the keyboard. Is there a solution?


Traffic analysis and inconsistent results on Nexus One

my question is aimed to those who have already performed some kind of network traffic analysis on Android. My device is a rooted Nexus One. I've developed a simple C program, using Pcap Libraries, which sniffs packets over its eth0. Then I have a simple Python script, using Scapy, which sends to my device self-made packets (with raw payload of 1000 characters). What I want to analize is the decay of my device ability to sniff traffic packets out of the packet rate increase. What I expect is that the lower is the packet rate, the more packets my device is able to capture. What I get is something inconsistent:               Pck/s|Tot_sniffed     100           179     1090            0     2080          161     3070          968     4060          628     5050          562     6040          698     7030          546     8020          391     9010            0      I send 1000 packets with left column rates (packets per second). That's very strange imho and I can't get what's happening. I already have:   * Checked RAM and CPU usage (they're both under control, CPU doesn't exceed 23-24%)    * Checked Wi-Fi connection (it doesn't turn off)    * Killed / Suspended / Uninstalled every other application not needed from Android system   * Tried to change parameters and packet size but it's always the same. I'm trying to look for any known report about Nexus One unstable behavior. But I'm not really sure it depends on my device. Have you any good idea about what's happening and how can it be possible? Thank you in advance! **EDIT** : I've done more tests to reply to @Peanut. I've also changed my Wi- Fi network, placing notebook and Android device close to the router. The usage is this:               Usage: python  Main.py < targetIP >  < port >  < numPackets >  < packetSize >  < initial speed >  < final speed >  < step >      Results. I really can't figure out what's going on.


Cannot add Google accounts on Huawei U8825D/G330D

This is a Huawei U8825D/G330D running Android 4.0.4 on a contract with China Unicom. I have used two Android phones in the past, and was always able to sync all my Google services by logging into a Google account on my Android, but I haven't been able to add a Google account on this Huawei phone. I tried going to Settings > Accounts and Sync > Add an Account, but the only types of accounts available for adding in the menu are Huawei Cloud+, Company, Email, and Wandoujia (an app store service popular in China). There is no option to add a Google account. This doesn't only create the problem of not being able to sync Google services - without a Google account enabled on this phone, I cannot even open Google Play store, Gmail, and the like. I am able to install these apps on the phone, but when I click on them, a screen (of the background frame of, say, the Play store) would briefly show up before the app closing itself in a moment. I tried restoring the phone to factory settings but it has not worked.


How do I force USB debugging?

I am trying to figure out why my apps don't work on tablets manufactured by the company Ainol. USB debugging is already turned on, and I took a look at all of the settings that I could find on it, but the USB debugging bridge refuses to find it. I figured out that it might be because the tablet ALWAYS connects the USB file transfer (either as mass storage, or media, or camera, but it ALWAYS connects, and I found no option to not connect). How can I force ADB to find it somehow?


How to backup Windows 6.5 /HTC HD2/ data and transfer it to Android 4.2 /Samsung Galaxy S4

I have a HTC HD2 / Windows 6.5 / several years. A week ago I got a Samsung Galaxy S4 / Android 4.2 /. My question is what program I could make a backup of the old phone, so I can restore them to the new. Thanks in advance for all the help.


How to create videos similar to Khan-Academy videos with a Samsung Galaxy?

I would like to know what is the best option to create videos with audio similar to those of Khan Academy with Samsung Galaxy Tablets. Some of my colleagues have Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Note and some of them have Samsung Galaxy Tab. On the other hand, I have been able to create similar videos with audio using an iPad and the free ScreenChomp app (please see this video). The characteristics I like about the use of the iPad app ScreenChomp (and that my colleagues would like to have in a similar app for Samsung Galaxy Tablets) are:   1. It is easy to install (just find it in the app-store and download it)   2. I learned how to use it in five minutes   3. Once I finish a Khan-Academy-like video, I can upload it to the cloud (to a server of the ScreenChomp makers) and share the link by e-mail with my students, so they can see the video in their devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones, whatever) less than ten minutes after I created it   4. If I want to, I can download the video as MP4 in my laptop, so I am able to see it offline, and if I want, I can upload it to YouTube (which is Not necessary, as explained before, because students can see it directly from the link to the ScreenChomp site)   5. It is free. I actually believed that the Samsung Galaxy Tablet would be a better tool to create this kind of videos (better than the iPad), however my student and I were unable to do it with a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and my colleagues that received a Samsung Galaxy Note do not know yet how to do it. Could you let us know how to do it? We are interested in solutions as simple to use as the ScreenChomp in the iPad, as described in the five characteristics above. Is it possible in the Samsung Galaxy Tablets?


Current firmware version is not supported to update via kies

I've got Samsung captivate glide. It comes with at&t only so I've got unlocked version. Its base firmware version is 2.3.5 Ginger Bread. Official update of ICS 4.0.4 is out by at&t and Samsung. Thre is whole good tutorial for How do I update my Samsung Captivate Glide to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich? Heres the reference link of it: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/SupportOwnersFAQPopup.do?faq_id=FAQ00048593&fm_seq=53023 I've installed Samsung Kies version 2.5.313043 on my Windows 7 32-bit desktop PC. As soon as I connected my Samsung captivate glide to my PC via micro-USB cable Samsung Kies detects it and says      `Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via Kies`.   `Current firmware version : PDA:KI3 /PHONE:KL1 /CSC:KI3 (ATT)`      (See attached screenshot) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/GqjF0.png)Although there is an official update released I cannot understand why my device can't update via Kies?? Can any one tell me how to update my phone?? Any link or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance....


Adware in Chrome

The Chrome browser on my Nexus4 started to showing the same overlay ad on every web site I visit. I noticed it the first time using a hotel wifi a week ago. The nexus is not rooted but 'installing from unknown sources' is activated. How can I find out what caused this and and how can I fix it? **[Update]** Thanks for the question from Dan Hulme. I also see the ads using a cell connection. ![screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/AYlm8m.png)   Screenshot (click image for larger variant) p.s. I just noticed the app ad at the top is also always there.


Handle private/company wiki from an Android phone

I'm currently using the Oddmuse wiki to document things, both personal and work related. What I'd like to do is to find an Android app along with a wiki engine which enables me to read and make changes to the wiki with my phone. Using only the browser is unintuitive and hard to use. How can I do this? I'd rather use MediaWiki or DokuWiki, but I don't know of any apps which can both display and let me log in to edit the wiki.


Galaxy S GT I9003 stuck in flight mode and no sim card detection

My phone galaxy GT-I9003 is stuck in flight mode and not able to detect Sim card. I tried factory reset and went to service center. Service center guys upgraded software but still stuck in flight mode. Please let me know the solution to remove phone from flight mode. Thanks.


Excess in use of Packet data after updating Google play store

I have been using Samsung Galaxy Y Duos. Last week I've updated the version of Google Play Store. From that time on, the internet packet data usage has hugely increased, it is consuming a lot of packet data in background and even the battery time had reduced to half of what it was before. I would like to know if there is some issue with the newest version of the Play Store.


Is there a way to read a network log file directly from the Android device using a Linux tail command like?

Is there a way to do what's asked in the topic subject for unrooted and/or rooted phones? I'd like to read from a system log file instead of constantly listening the network activity for battery saving purposes.


Are alternative, mostly Asian, Android Markets safe and fair?

I'm getting mailing from various alternative Android markets, mostly from Asian regions (last one from Ndoo Networks), offering hosting of my free Android app. Although broader reach for my app would be certainly better, I still have some questions:   * Are these Markets safe? They are getting access to some my credentials, they can distribute something on behalf of my name, like virus, or spam, etc.   * Would it be fair for Google to host apps there? I mean Amazon is ok, that's fair competition, but I'm afraid these "noname" alternative markets are somehow using unfair benefit of the work of other Does anyone have any good or bad experience with these markets?


Why doesn't my phone support Google + hangouts?

I have Motorola xt502 phone which is a Commtiva z71 variant, running android 2.3.7 CM7.1. I was wondering what is limiting the hangout feature on my phone. Is it because it has arm v6 cpu, the missing front facing camera or memory constraints? GTalk video is also not available on my phone. Any info? Thanks.


Simulate missed call from ADB shell

On the adb shell I run the command "adb -s shell am start -a android.intent.action.CALL -d tel:123456" to simulate a fake incoming call to my testing device. It works great. But I also want to simulate a missed call from the ADB shell, as I would by telnet with the command "gsm cancel +123456", for example. I cannot find anywhere how to do this... Is this even possible with ADB? If so, how? P.S: the command "adb -s shell input keyevent 6" is not an answer!


Sharing Linux desktop's wired internet connection using Nexus 5 as access point

## My Hardware   * I have an Android phone (Google Nexus 5) running CyanogenMod   * I have a desktop computer running Linux connected to the Internet via PCI ethernet card ## My Question I would like to connect the Android device to the desktop computer via USB and use the Android's wifi signal as an access point, sharing the desktop's internet connection with wireless clients. What configuration steps are required on the Android device as well as the Linux system in order to make this work? ## Additional Information Note that this is perhaps not a common setup. I do not want to use the Android's Internet data connection at all. I need the Android device to merely act as a wireless access point, sharing the desktop computer's wired internet connection with other wireless devices. I'm comfortable working with terminal commands, but my knowledge of more advanced networking setups and Android is, admittedly, a bit sketchy. I'm hoping someone out there has the required knowledge to make this work.


How to sync contacts with Outlook, WITHOUT Exchange?

Can anyone recommend an app to sync Outlook contacts with Android? I know there are a number of them which sync with Exchange, but I am not using Exchange. I'm looking for something that will sync contacts as well and as easily as Google Calendar Sync handles syncing Outlook's calendar. I've tried "Missing Sync", but it _completely_ hosed Outlook. I'm running Outlook 2010.


Problem syncing contacts: HTTP error 500 in logs

I'm trying to find if there's a way to see which HTTP requests are being done on a server. The reason is I'm trying to troubleshoot a problem with contact synchronization. I've been having a problem synchronizing my GMail contacts on my Android phone (Galaxy SIII). The date for the last sync is well over a month ago and the two arrows that rotate to indicate activity are static and permanently present in the Sync settings screen. However, contact data does seem to be synchronized between my phone and the GMail server: new contacts created in one appear in the other, and modifications on one side are then synchronized back to the other. If I press `Cancel sync` I used to get a toast saying that there are temporary problems and to try later (I think the message was "sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly"). But now nothing happens when I press `Cancel sync`. Deleting all the Google contact data in the phone and then re-syncing is not an option for two reasons:   1. If the problem is with a contact in the server then it won't fix the issue    2. I don't want to risk losing data that I added on the phone and wasn't sent to the server yet. I turned on developer mode to get ADB logs; the following line seemed the most relevant (repeated 8 times):               D/ContactsSyncAdapter( 2964): IOException: java.io.IOException: received unhandled http error: 500      then followed by               D/SyncManager( 2257): failed sync operation , SyncResult: stats [ numIoExceptions: 8]      I think that there are 8 contacts that somehow are not able to be synchronized, but I can't really find out which ones. Finding the HTTP requests that end with a 500 error could potentially reveal which contacts might be causing trouble or more troubleshooting clues. I'd like to avoid rooting my phone, but I do have a full Android SDK and source environment set up. I've tried using DDMS but haven't been able to make it show if/which requests are being sent to the server.


Error when trying to use adb shell in recovery mode

I have a Chinese phone which I've been unable to install ClockworkMod on. I decided to try booting into recovery mode to manually backup/restore the system partition. However, if I plug my phone into my PC while it's in recovery mode and issue the command               adb shell      it says:               exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2)      I can only do very limited tasks, like `adb ls /` to see the filesystem, but nothing else. How can I get adb shell working in recovery mode?


Custom ringtones don't work on Cyanogenmod 9

I'm running Cyanogenmod 9 on my S3, and want to set an mp3 file as the ringtone. As this wiki page suggests, I've created the directory '/sdcard/media/ringtones` and put the sound files in there. Just to be sure, I put both an mp3 file and an ogg file (of different songs) there. They're world-readable. The ogg file does not show up in the "choose ringtone" dialogue. The mp3 file does show up. However, when I choose it, there's no preview sound, as there is with the other ringtones that came with CM9. What could I be doing wrong?


I am no longer able to read sd card

i saved pictures and text messages to external sd card. Why cant i read them? I have tried several apps but no luck, just garbled gibberish, help please!


How can I connect a keyboard to HTC Evo 3D?

I have HTC Evo 3D, unrooted, with stock Android 4.0.3. I need to connect a keyboard to it so that I can type quickly to the phone. If required, I can root the phone. If required, I can also install a custom ROM to it, although I'd prefer avoiding this. If required, I can pay for an android application. I'd like to connect a wired keyboard to it, but I can also use wireless, if necessary. I tried this already with my logitech wired keyboard + USB female -> micro USB adapter and nothing really happened. I don't know how to proceed.


My Android device with USB host does not recognize my WiFi Adapter dongle. Is there a way I can install a driver or do anything else?

I bought an Android device that doesn't come with WiFi but comes with USB hosts and, as stated in the site, supports Wifi dongles. But mine is not working. I successfully plugged in a USB mouse, keyboard, hard-drive and a bluetooth dongle but specifically the WiFi dongle doesn't even turn on (the light doesn't turn on). Is there anything else I can try?


Semi-Dead Zone on Touch Screen On Droid 1

I'm on a Droid 1 running the latest build of GPA (15) and have recently had problems with my touch screen. This issue started long after GPA15 was flashed, so I'm not blaming the ROM at all. It actually appears to be a hardware issue. Here is the actual issue. When held portrait with the home/options/back buttons at the bottom, about an inch or so up from those buttons there is a "dead" strip that runs horizontally across the entire touch screen. Of course, the keyboard pops up under this strip. So what do I mean by dead? Well, sometimes choosing an option/box/item that's in this zone, flat out isn't being registered. When typing, it actually causes the touch detection to go haywire. When I tap a key, it usually registers me tapping that key AND one or two of the surrounding keys. Sometimes it doesn't register the intended key just the surround keys. So, pressing i might return i, might return ui, might return iu, might return u. This behavior happens with most of the keyboard and is incredibly frustrating. On very rare occasions when I press a letter, it also registers me pressing a key on the completely otherside of the keyboard. The worst example of this is when i hit backspace and it's also registering 'c' and/or 'v' with the click. As to further demonstrate the issue, I downloaded a drawing app (Draw! if any one's curious) and drew a bunch of lines. It works perfectly when drawing straight lines (well, I'm human so they aren't PERFECTLY straight) up and down, and left and right on the screen.. except when I get to the deadzone. When I'm drawing down (perpendicular) through the dead zone, it works fine with no abnormalities. But when I draw in a parallel (left to right) direction, when i'm inside the zone it basically draws my straight line has harsh zig-zag lines (ever seen a heart rate monitor?). Additionally some spots in the zone won't be drawn on at all. Another note to further show that it's a consistent hardware issue: this zone stays in the same place, no matter if I'm holding it portrait or landscape. I'm forced to type on my phone with it being held upside down so the deadzone doesn't go through my keyboard. I know (well, pretty certain) this is a hardware issue and there's probably no real solution for this phone. But is there any documentation, known issues, reasoning behind this issue? It just started recently and I've had this phone (it's a 'like-new' replacement) for just over a year now. Should I just bite the bullet and pay for the upgrade to Droid 3 next week?


Nexus 7 White Vignette

For the past few days my Nexus 7 wouldn't turn on. I just assumed the battery was dead but that seemed strange since the battery usually lasts a lot longer than it had. Last night I connected it to the USB and charged it overnight. This morning it still wouldn't turn on, so i followed the troubleshooting instructions from the ASUS site and held down the power button for at least 15 seconds. This worked and my device began to power up, only this time there was something different - something quite noticeably different. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Ud9SG.jpg) The white vignette is visible the moment the device is powered on throughout the boot screen. If you look closer, you can also see that there is a fine gradient split down the center of the screen. The device is still under warrenty so I plan on having it serviced/replaced, but out of curiousity does anyone know what this is and what could have caused it?


Where does Runkeeper keep its data files?

I was recording my path with Runkeeper for hours until the battery ran out. Now when I try to "Resend" the path to Runkeeper online it fails after a while. I need to find the path file so I can import it onto my PC.


Memory requirement (for HDD) for Android based tablet?

_Background:_ I'm currently considering buying a Acer Iconia A50x Tablet device that runs the Honeycomb OS. The device is available (or, well, not) in a variety of configurations (16GB / 32GB / 64 GB "HDD" and with/without 3G module). It seems the 3G version is only available with 16GB atm. and the non-3G version is available with 16 or 32GB atm. Since I do not have experience with android devicesread: I've no clue whatsoever how much a "stock install" of android needs and how much space the apps take, and whether they can be installed on SDHC card etc. I have no clue how much memory for the "HDD" is a good choice for such a device: (apart from bigger is better) My question now is wrt. the onboard "HDD" memory: Is 16GB enough or would it be better to try and get a 32GB version or wait for the 64GB version? (After all, I can just plug in a 64GB SDHC card for additional space.) _Wrt. to my expected usage_ : I plan to use this device to surf the web, read emails and maybe a PDF or two. I do not currently plan to play any specific games. My music collection on the PC is only 6GB, and I would only use a small part of this on the device. No films to speak of.


SD card formatted to ext4 and permissions

I'm using CyanogenMod 7.1.0 RC1 on HTC Desire HD. I've formatted SD card to ext4, because I wanted to use Fedora through `chroot`ing into it, and Fedora ARM image requires FS which can do symlinks. Now, when various applications try to save data (reading works fine) on SD, they get permission denied (so, for example, downloads don't work, camera can't save images, etc.). I've `chmod`ed everything on my SD card to 777, but that didn't help (I don't really understand why, as a guy with strong Linux background I've assumed that this would make it readable to everyone).   I've also tried fixing permissions through ROM Manager, but this feature seems not to care about SD card.   All files on SD card seem to be owned by `root:root`. Now, **how do I make my SD card usable again?** Should I format it back to FAT?


Which mobile company delivers Android system updates the fastest?

Basically, I am an Android developer. I am looking for a new Android mobile phone. Could you recommend the mobile company which first publishes an update of Android system? I am tipping at HTC, but you may have a better suggestion?


My phone is rebooting on its own

My phone ( Xperia Z ) is restarting on its own every second its not coming up to the homescreen when its restarting it hangsup and restarts again i have no option of connecting it to my pc as well, as it doesnt get detected. i want to reinstall OS in it is there a way, can someone help me on this..?? It doesnt matter if i have to root my phone or pay and get a OS i want my phone to work ??


What I would like to do is use Hyper-V to set up N number of VM's, each one being used to run a different set of tests on a different Android device. It seems like Hyper-V doesn't accept the input of the USB device. My question is: Is it possible to run ADB on multiple devices using Hyper-V? If so, how?


Plug physical keyboard to Samsung Galaxy SII

> **Possible Duplicates:**   >  External hardware keyboards > > Can I connect an Android phone to an external monitor, keyboard and mouse? > > Bluetooth keyboard with Android? Is there a way to plug a physical keyboard to my Samsung Galaxy SII? Ideally they would connect via Bluetooth. I wonder if it is possible at all to do some advance text editing, something like programming on the phone, and I clearly feel that the virtual keyboard is a bit limited.


How can I get push notifications for emails in sub-folders?

How can I get push notifications for emails in my inbox's sub-folders? By default it pushes just inbox emails, not the other folders that are in inbox.


How do I remove duplicate contacts from Google+?

I have a problem with my contacts in conjunction with google+. Like most, I had already a lot of people in my contactlist, which is synced with the contacts in google mail. With google-plus, I have added a lot of people to circles. Those people from Google+ are now all individual entries in my contacts, but only on the phone. After deletion I recognized, that all people are also removed from my circles. So how to add people to circles, without having them appear as duplicate contacts? **EDIT:** Thanks anyone, yes, some of you are right - it seems that those people are put in an extra list "Other contacts" (also visible in the web interface). You have to uncheck this group in the settings > displaysettings. Can someone of those people put this in an answer, so I can accept it, thanks :)


Read/Write not working on external sd card - Android

I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 and no applications can read or write to the external SD card - except the Root Browser. This happened a month or so ago after I installed a custom ROM (Alliance) and I have lived without access to the external SD card since. Since then, an application has managed to create one folder on the card that is accessible to a regular file manager (such as ES File Explorer). When I use my PC to access the SD card, all is fine and visible, so I have deduced that it must be something in the android config files. I have checked /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml and I have WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE `<group gid="media_rw" /> <group gid="sdcard_rw" />` WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE `<group gid="media_rw" />`


uinput.ko for sun5i AllWinner A13 (Search)

I have a ARM AllWinner A13 sun5i Kernel 3.0.8+ tablet and i like control it by VNC, but my tablet don't have uinput.ko module. I found uinput.ko for sun4i and sun4i_crane, but (when i try install it by insmod) obviusly dont work in my tablet sun5i (make this error               insmod: init_module '/system/vendor/modules/uinput.ko' failed (Exec format error)      I've search for uinput.ko for sun5i but i don't found nothing :-/ Do you know how i can get this file for sun5i? Exist almost? Thanks!


WiFi tether without losing battery

So, as everyone already knows, when tethering data over WiFi your battery may overheat/lose battery/etc. What I want to do is while in my car:   1. Stream internet over WiFi to >1 person   2. Navigate with GPS (a.k.a. screen on the whole time)   3. Bluetooth music to my car for Pandora or something As you can see this will take my phone(Galaxy Nexus) to the max, but I think it should be able to do it. I'm open to other ideas, but what do people think about powering the phone with a battery bypass and charging the battery with a different circuit?


Is there a maximum number of devices allowed on a Google Play Account?

Many schools are looking at using Android tablets in classrooms. Some have classroom sets of 35-40 tablets. As a means to manage apps, having them tied to a single Google Play account would be ideal. Is there a maximum number of devices allowed? This setup would also be cost effective, if the school uses any pay apps, as the app is linked to the account, not the devices. Does anybody have any experience or knowledge beyond, "I have 5 devices in my family all synced and it works."?


I cannot charge my tablet

I only have a USB cable to charge my tablet and I plugged it into my laptop to charge and a little red X shows up on the battery thing. How can I charge my tablet?


How to customize Facebook chat notification sound?

Facebook app and the Facebook Messenger app often plays the same sound for new incoming chat message - this is the system notification sound. That makes me confused facebook chat with other notification, especially the calendar reminder, new incoming email, etc. ... How to customize it?


Remove thousands separator in Calculator app of Samsung Galaxy S2

Is there any way to tweak a standard Calculator application in Samsung Galaxy S2 mobile phone not to display the thousands separator? I mean to display 1000 instead of 1,000. Is somehow related to locale?


Create pdf document shortcuts on home screen

I had downloaded a PDF file. How can I create a shortcut to the PDF document on my home screen. I use Anycut, but it doesn't do what I want.


Do Android-enabled smartphones support other operating systems?

Are there smartphones which support Android and, in addition to it, some other operating systems, in particular Symbian and RIM Blackberry? Or, maybe, the last two are constrained to devices which don't support Android?


What is ClockworkMOD Recovery and what is it for?


Why are there not generic phone OS installers?

I am used to install and remove various operating systems in my PCs, even having several at a time. Usually, to install a new OS means:   1. Burn the ISO to a CD/DVD/USB.   2. Insert it.   3. Boot. (Maybe you have to tweak a bit the BIOS first). The only difference between PCs is its CPU architecture: x86, x86_64, arm, etc. Depending on that, you have to download one ISO or another. But I never have to worry about which graphic card, mouse, keyboard, screen, network card, etc. it has. The install wizard automatically detects that and installs the corresponding drivers. Sometimes, if they are not bundled, the installer also downloads them. Anyway, the key point here is that **the ISO is always the same**. Now, many mobile OS come out: Ubuntu, Tizen, Firefox OS, the omnipresent Android, and why not any Linux ARM distro out there!. Sadly I have a random chinese mobile, that surely will never get official support in any platform, and I will never be able to test them. But... Are not today's phones just tiny ARM PCs? Why is installation that different? Why do I always need to have a precompiled monolithic ROM specific for my phone model? Why not just a single "ISO" per OS for any phone that detects and installs automatically the needed drivers, just like always has been in the PC market? Note: I understand the problem with privative drivers, but I remember Debian asking me for those when there were no _libre_ alternatives at installation, and I could install them then or later. I suppose that workaround could be used in those cases too. Correct me if I'm wrong.


Why must my device be compatible with a certain ROM before I flash it to my device?

This it the explanation telling me not to install a custom ROM without checking the device's compatibility. "Now, be careful as each custom ROM comes with a version that is suitable only with one device; you can’t install the same variant of firmware on all the Android devices as the same is not compatible." But, I'm using a HP Slate 7, there isn't an official thread for this device on XDA Developers, and the furthest I can go is to root my tablet. Other than that, there are no custom ROMs specifically for this device. My question is, why can't I install a custom ROM if I follow all the correct processes for flashing a custom ROM, even if my device is unsupported? Is it purely because of the bootloader? Or the kernel? I'm fairly new to Android, but I've been reading up on new terms, so can I have some guidance?


Is it possible to install Nexus factory reset images on other Android devices

The device I want to install Nexus onto is the Onda VI10 tablet. I found some Nexus factory images here, and I would like to install them. Is this possible?


Can you install a generic ROM on any device?

I am relatively new to rooting and stuff. I have just rooted my android tablet. It's a Chinese tablet, not much about it is available on the internet. Can I install ROM for another device on my tablet? I saw many videos on YouTube showing "How to install any ROM on any Android device". Does 'any' here mean that I can install, let's say, a Nexus ROM on my tablet? Is there some generic ROM which can be installed on all androids? If so, can I install this generic ROM and then upgrade to a ROM of another device? If no, is there a way to do so? (If not, then how do manufacturers put their ROM for the first time?)


Is there any custom rom which can be installed on any android device

My question is, whether there are any custom rom's available which can be installed on any device or the rom's are just intended for a specific device. I always read that like custom rom for galaxy note 3, for s4 like that.. are there any roms available which can be installed on any device... if not, can any one explain why we need to design rom's for a specific model.


Why i can install any windows version on my pc but i cannot install any android version on my phone?

I guess it's a silly question but i don't get it xD. I've read it's about controllers, but they can be downloaded from manufacturers, right?


Why is it that Android still can't be installed as regular OS?

Are there any technical or others reasons why Android is still a firmware and not an OS which can be just installed without a lot of hassle? Why there is no universal image which could detect appropriate drivers (kernel modules), partition NAND in some standard way and configure boot loader to boot updated OS version? What stops Google from making a real (less firmware-like) OS (an OS for small ARM, x86 etc. devices)?


Pure Android Download

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why is it that Android still can’t be installed as regular OS? I have been looking around, and was wondering is it not possible to download android 4.2 out of the box (non-phone specific)? I thought that I could just get Google's version of Android and slap it on my phone, but their is no Android rom that I can download (At least not that I can find).


Icons are very pixelated with some icon packs

I'm using Aviate at the moment and was trying to apply a new icon pack. While some packs are fine, most are awfully pixelated on my phone. In the following screenshots, the top screen is my 3.5' phone and the bottom one is my friend's 4.5' phone. I'm using "Blitz icon pack" here, but many other packs do this. "Sense 5 icon pack" for example, works fine on my phone. Is this a hardware limitation? Is android incapable of anti-aliasing icons when they get resized? ![For example](http://i.imgur.com/LYOr3qT.png)


Data connectivity disabled when phone mic is muted

This is a persistent and repeatable issue with my HTC One (Android 4.3) but I can't find any mention of it on forums etc. It would be great if anyone can tell me whether it's a known issue, specific to this phone model or perhaps the HTC Sense UI, or specific to some Android version. Using the phone as a wifi hotspot with my mobile data plan, and simultaneously making a phone call, is a fantastic capability that I use often for conference calls when travelling. However, when doing this, if I mute the phone mic (using the usual mute button on the phone-call screen), data connectivity is immediately dropped. The hotspot remains alive, the phone call is unaffected, but mobile data is unusable and in Settings the "Mobile data" toggle is ON but annotated with "data conectivity is disabled". Un-muting the phone doesn't bring it back, but ending the phone call re-enables data connectivity which then works as normal. I've observed this when a headset is plugged in to the jack. I haven't yet had a chance to test it without a headset and/or on speakerphone. It seems obvious that this is a significant bug, and it's highly repeatable, so I'm amazed that I don't find more complaints about it. Any ideas as how to avoid (or work around) this?


Lock screen security - reboot after X invalid PINs

I used following methodology to create a strong boot password on the phone, at the same time keeping a weaker PIN for screen unlock. Now I want to make sure that if someone tries to pick up a PIN, that the phone reboots, which would make it fallback to a more secure password prompt. The default setting is to put a 30-second delay after 5 invalid attempts. I wonder if I can tweak these settings in any way to lower 5 to smaller number, and replace cooldown with a reboot. If stock Android does not offer that experience, maybe there is a 3rd party application?


HTC rhyme shows LOCKED when I turn it on

When I turn my HTC Rhyme phone, it just shows A page that's written ***LOCKED*** at the top and has three android icons at the bottom and have some menu items as below:   * Bootloader    * Reboot    * Reboot Bootloader   * Power Down  I've tried all of the menu items, but gained no success. Is there anything I could do to recover my phone.


Why I get this message while trying to update  firmware of Archos 7 home tablet?

I have been trying to update the firmware on my tablet and I keep getting an error message like this: > Unknown update.archos.com Download unsuccessful. I tried it several times and got the same message. I have selected the download for the correct model number so I don't know what to do next.


Samsung S3 lost all free applications

This morning, I turned on my phone and it seems to have lost every free app (including Google Play Store, Google Search and Gmail). However:   * Every paid-for app is still installed and working.   * My contacts, photos and other data seem to be intact.   * The missing applications are still listed in the application manager, but are lacking their icons and names (e.g. Spotify displays as com.spotify.mobile.android.ui) and display with size 0.00B. Any ideas on what might have happened? It's currently running Android 4.3, but I'm not sure when it might have last updated.


S3: Contacts->Accounts->Add Account. It won't add facebook

I have had facebook synced perfectly almost a year now. Yesterday I was at a concert and my S3 got all buggy from the heat. Today I had to resync all my accounts to my contact list, but it won't add facebook. Here is what happens:   1. I hit "Add Account"   2. I hit "Facebook" (which is there and not highlighted just like you would expect) Then the screen goes black (as if loading facebook) for two seconds, before going back to the "Accounts" menu with no facebook account. I have tried opening facebook first and once it sent me to facebook before again doing nothing. I have tried restarting my phone. I have added another account (Podio) which worked fine. Help?


'Clock' app does not show up in Running Applications

My Nexus S comes with a default clock application where I can set an alarm. When I set an alarm then I see a little clock in my status bar. If I go to 'Manage Applications' or 'Running Services', I would expect to see Clock there, but I don't? If I go to 'All' from 'Manage Applications', then I do see the Clock app, and I can Force Quit it, however the clock in the status bar still appears. Why doesn't the default Clock application ever appear in Running Applications or Services?


How To Prevent Uploading From Interrupting When Screen Is Off?

When screen goes off, uploads get interrupted especially YouTube uploads and everytime i have to resume phone to continue uploads. The problem is that in case of YouTube, videos stutter which i assume at the moment upload was interrupted. I have **JuiceDefender Plus** just to add. Is there a way to prevent uploads from interrupting, at least by instructing the screen not to turn off when uploading? **UPDATE:** What i want is to be able to keep screen turned on while uploading.      _HTC Desire S_   _Android 2.3.3 (unrooted)_


built in command line pager/text-file-viewer? Without busybox or root access

Sometimes i investigate foreign phones, where i can't root or install any Apps. But i want to examine the filesystem via adb shell, and view some text-files. Like i usually do with a *nix-shell: with the `less` or the `more` command. Both are absent in the shell, that i can access with `adb shell`. My workaround until now is using the linux tool `screen`. (`C-a Esc` to scroll, '`/`' to search, `Esc Esc` to quit Copy-mode)


How can I install CyanogenMod on my HTC Magic? Is there a tutorial or guide for this that I can follow? Sorry guys..if you feel that I was asking a silly question..! my intention was to have a brief summary about the dos and donts for getting cynogenmod in HTC phones...


Why is Nexus 5 fail to connect Google Service?

I got my Nexus 5 two days ago.   So far everything was fine until one moment and without any apps I installed (until the day before) device hangs on connecting Orange (in NC). **What actually the problem:**   The phone is not connecting in any way to Google Service, not through cellular and wifi (Please note the connection of the wifi is used to a multitude of devices that serve me and is completely works every time without any problems). **Things I've tried so far:**   1\. enter/exit flight mode.   2\. turn off/turn on the device.   3\. turn off/turn on the device in safe mode.   4\. Stop the processes: "google play service", "google play store" and delete all of their cache memory.   5\. Change the position of the clock time (I read somewhere that it might help).   6\. Delete updates from google play (back to what came with the stock).   7\. Delete the APN and restore it from 0. Please note the device has rooted, If needed I will list exactly which applications got installed with root privilege. **Device version:**   Kitkat 4.4.2 KOT49H


What's the "MTC Мобильная Почта" update on my Samsung Galaxy?

What's the wierd looking update that's just turned up on my Samsung Galaxy phone? "MTC Мобильная Почта" by "OJSC Mobile TeleSystems". The review section has lots of one-star comments saying its malware etc, but I'd have thought actual malware would look more like something I'd want to install than something wierd in Russian. Should I be worried? Is this malware or some perfectly normal component buried in the OS that's somehow found its way into public view? Should I install the update?


Will changing the HBOOT affect my ROM?

Device: HTC Desire (Bravo)     ROM: Aurora 4.1 - http://android.elrincondelmovil.com/roms-desire-90/rom-aurora-v4-1-sense-3-0-android-2-3-5-oct22-1639/?langid=1     HBOOT: Stock (Revolutionary)     Radio: 5.11.05.27      I'm looking to upgrade my ROM to Tiny ICS which like many ROMs claims to run smoother on the CM7r2 HBOOT. So my questions are:   1. Is it really worth changing my HBOOT?   2. Will changing my HBOOT wreck my current ROM? Sorry if this is somewhat 'noobish' but I just felt it would be better to be safe than sorry.


Enter recovery mode from command line

Does anyone know if there's a way to get an Android phone to reboot into recovery mode, from the Android command line? Note: I do _NOT_ have adb access. I do _NOT_ know the magic power-on sequence to do it from the boot loader. I've tried the common things and nothing works. I _DO_ have root. (And can enter commands directly on the device using a terminal emulator.) I know it's possible, somehow, because applications like ROM Manager do it. But how?


Browser local file redirect

How can I redirect URL to file location on 4.0.3? For example, browser want to connect to foo.com but it redirected to file:///sdcard/foo.com/ It can't work through hosts, because it used for domains only, some people tell me about local proxy, but how?


How can I view my WhatsApp messages on my Android tablet?

I have an Android phone on which I use WhatsApp but for my convenience I would like to view them on my tablet which also runs Android. The tablet is wifi only so I cannot install WhatsApp on it. I'm hoping there is an app for that.


app force opens play store when I try to open chrome

I downloaded and installed go launcher and there was an icon pre installed with it. I clicked on it once accidentally and it opened in the play store, now when I try to use Chrome anytime it force opens the play store right away to spartan wars. I can't use Chrome at all now and this is driving me nuts. I'd like to fix this issue without having to uninstall go launcher since I just it set up. In the meantime I downloaded firefox so I can ask this question. I also installed the game then uninstalled it to no avail. I got it fixed although I'm not sure which one of these things did the trick. I went into the application manager and scrolled across to "all" I then scrolled down Google play store and cleared data. Next I scrolled down to chrome and I force stopped it then cleared data and turned it off and then back on. doing that seemed to do the trick although I'm not sure which one of those steps was the right one. Thanks for the reply to question as well.


How to Increase font size on LG optimus g pro notepad, not the whole phone

I am setting up a LG Optimus G Pro, and the notepad, both in this widget thing, and in the application itself is hard to read (on the smaller screen). I know where the phones font size and accessability features are, but I do not wish to increase the size of all the fonts, for example the settings text is large enough. I had the font on the notepad much bigger, but I cannot find the settings for the notepad itself, tried the menu button, and all the buttons shown. I attempted searching for this with google , but came up with nothing. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/O1aMUm.jpg) I am hoping that somone with this actual model, knows how I had the fonts there large, without an additional app or changing the overall font sizes.


s2e : space low ! :|

I have cm10.1 I did this to my phone :   1. Wipe data and cache   2. Install s2e (CWM)   3. make ext   4. reboot and go to s2e app   5. select all folders to be mounted in /sd-ext   6. reboot now I have this problem. now my internal storage's free space is : -128000 ! yes it's sub zero :| and when I want to install an app, this message appears :               <app-name> couldn't be installed. Free up some space and try again.      help please ... :'(


Offline maps, Google Earth?

I have a tablet (Android 4.1) which does not have 3G internet I have installed "google earth" and I heard that there is a solution for viewing maps offline. How do I do that, please help if you can step-by-step.


How do I begin to troubleshoot aCal?

I'm running aCal on my Samsung Galaxy S / Gingerbread and it isn't updating. Adding events pushes them out to my CalDAV server, but I don't see any events. In aLogcat I see an awful lot of errors: > W/ActivityManager( 110): Permission Denial: broadcasting Intent { > act=android.appwidget.action.APPWIDGET_UPDATE (has extras) } from > com.morphoss.acal (pid=11107, uid=10003) requires null due to receiver > com.android.settings/com.android.settings.widget.SettingsAppWidgetProvider and > E/aCal DavParserFactory(14157): IO Exception when parsing XML I can't figure out how much of this is aCal, how much is my phone, and how much is bad data from my CalDAV server (Chandler Hub)


Limited space and Full SMS memory

I am getting a message that the internal memory space is full. I checked that I have 15MB intenral memory left and 50MB on my SD card. I also get a message that the SMS memory is full. I deleted some messages but this message doesn't seem to leave! All these happened when I safely removed the SD card. What can I do to remove these messages, which I don't believe they are for real. Something nasty must be going on here. Not to mention that before I removed the card the internal memory was about 30MB. I tried to erese the cache by using `memory wipe` aplication but nothing really happened. Any ideas? **EDIT** I tried to move some applications to the SD card through the `Application Manager` but the option `move to SD` cannot be pushed, although there is some space in the sd card(~50MB). I tried to move on application with 1MB size in my ~50MB free space SD card... Does this imply a problem?


Why doesn't my android start daydreaming?

In `Settings > Display > Daydream` I have   \- selected one (any one, but right now it's just the standard **Clock** ) \- when to daydream = either docked or charging   \- "start now" works fine. I've connected my Nexus 4 by USB cable to a wall charger and "Clock" confirms _Charging (AC), 45%_ `Settings > Display > Sleep` is set to 15 seconds while I try to get daydreaming to work. If/when it works, I'll probably set it to 2 minutes. Despite the above settings, and being on AC power, **the phone never daydreams. Why not?** This is a Nexus 4 with stock 4.2.2, not rooted, not superuser'ed (yet).


ADB RSA key popup not showing on Nook Tablet with official CyanogenMod 10.1 Nightlies

I have a B&N Nook Tablet (my only Android device) with CyanogenMod 10.1 official Nightlies installed on it. I am trying to use ADB, I tapped on build number, opened dev options, and enabled USB debugging. When I run adb on my Ubuntu box w/ GNOME, all it does is says my device is offline and on the device, it doesn't give me the RSA popup. I am using ADB 1.0.31, which I got by installing the android-tools-adb package. I have also tried the same procedure with the ADB included in the SDK, and included with the SDK in the ADT Bundle and the new Android Studio. How do I make ADB work?


Enable navigation bar on CM10/10.1 on Samsung Galaxy S (1)

After my phone got wet, all my lower buttons (Home, Back, Options) on my Galaxy S (the first one) are broken and do not work anymore. I already did a factory wipe and re-flashed CM10, but nothing changed, so I think it is a hardware problem. However, recent Android does have this navigation bar on Tablets and newer Phones with those buttons. Is there some way I could enable this bar permanently on my Galaxy S? I can still go into the settings menu, and I have SSH access to the phone. It would also be possible to flash to CM10.1 if that is required. Any help greatly appreciated, as I don't want to buy a new phone!


Gmail app vs. browser, in terms of data consumption

Does the Gmail app use more data than just using a web browser to check my emails?


About WI-FI battery usage

I keep reading about how much battery does WI-FI use, but when I look in settings > battery, WI-FI shows with < 5% usage when I barely use the phone. And when I use it, the screen takes most of the battery and WI-FI doesn't even appear in the list! Does this mean I can leave WI-FI on all the time? Because 1-5% is not that much


I can't send multimedia messages on my Galaxy Nexus

whenever I try to send MMS messages it says cannot send. Too many unread SMS messages. How come it just started doing this, and how can I fix it?


Kitkat update on Nexus 4 fails

_Hard to believe this is the first Kitkat installation question, but I don't find any. Sorry if it's a dupe!_ I feel like I'm too stupid to follow directions, but can you guys help me out here -- what am I doing wrong: I want to **update my Nexus 4 from stock 4.2.2 ROM to the new 4.4** following these instructions. Note that the phone is rooted and runs Clockworkmod - I'm guessing this causes my problems but I need help to fix that. I've got the downloads extracted and added the path to the bootloader so I can run the commands. But at the step that says `Reboot into the bootloader and run the appropriate flash-all script` it just says `waiting for device` forever. The phone is in bootloader mode, but it's running Clockworkmod so I am guessing this is the problem?


Play back a recording while in a call?

What I want to do is record a greeting on one answering service and replicate it on several others. I have a Motorola DefyXT with Android 2.3.7. The phone app allows me to record conversations during a phone call. It stores them in a .amr file in the voice directory on my SD card. I want to be able to play back the recording while I am on another call. What would be the best way to do this?


How to remotely backup folders on stolen Android?

Most Android anti-theft apps can backup photos and text messages, but is there any app that can be installed through the web version of Google Play that can give me access to my folders and files to backup online if the phone is connected to WiFi?


Samsung Galaxy SII camera blank

The camera in a Samsung Galaxy SII GT-I9100 shows a black screen. Photos cannot be taken either. However, pressing the shutter does seem to activate the flash sometimes. Even the front cam fails! I've tried flashing a few custom ROMs (4.3 based Carbon ROM) over recovery. The ROM works, but the camera gives the same result. I even tried to flash an official JellyBean stock ROM for S2 via Odin. Camera still fails. Logcat (filter level: 'error') shows:-               E/SecCameraHardware( 1839): nativeGetPreview: warning, ESD reset the camera device (6)     E/SecCameraHardware( 1839): FimcV4l2 poll: error 0     E/SecCameraHardware( 1839): nativeGetPreview: warning, ESD reset the camera device (5)     E/SecCameraHardware( 1839): FimcV4l2 poll: error 0     E/SecCameraHardware( 1839): nativeGetPreview: warning, ESD reset the camera device (4)     E/SecCameraHardware( 1839): FimcV4l2 poll: error 0     E/SecCameraHardware( 1839): nativeGetPreview: warning, ESD reset the camera device (3)      The worst I could fear is the camera sensor being busted, but is there any other software level stuff I could possibly try out?


Bypass proxy for everything but local addresses?

I know this is a bit unconventional, but I want to bypass the proxy for **all external addresses/domains** and only proxy internal addresses. How would I craft a proxy bypass setting string that meets the above requirement?


Install adb enabled setting from zip

Is it possible to make a zip file, similar to the one that installs GApps, that stores ADB debug mode as a system setting? Maybe somehow modify a system bootup script to change the ADB debug mode setting to on? I'm setting up a testing environment, and I can't have a factory reset turn off ADB. update: I think I've almost got it - I have a rooted deice using CWM recovery, and I am using SuperSU for root permission management. I unpacked the .zip that the CWM installs `su` from, and added a modified `/system/build.prop` to the update, as well as a command to turn on adb in `/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db` using `sqlite3`, but I think it require root access, and `SuperSU` has default access to `su` set to 'prompt'. Is there a way I can modify it to be 'grant' by default? useful links: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/13326806/enable-usb- debugging-through-clockworkmod-with-adb


Keyboard keeps disabling itself all time

I've updated TouchPal X keyboard in my device, since that it keeps disabling itself all the time ... when i try to search for something or write any msg, i must go to settings to activate touchpal or the default android keyboard. dose any one know how to fix this problem ?!!


Google Contacts - only My contacts, not Others

I have Samsung Galaxy Note II, Android 4.3 I have synchronized it with my Google Account. The problem is that when I search for a name, it also searches all the contacts I have ever send an email to. I want it to search only `My Contacts` (the name of default group in GMail of contacts I have saved manualy), not `Other Contacts`. Is it possible? Thanks **EDIT:** I'm not looking for how to display only certain group. I'm looking for how to **search** only in certain group.


SuperUser doesn't give/prompt root access

I was trying to move `GoogleMaps` on SD-Cards using `Link2SD`. When I tried to do so I got a message stating > Link2SD could not obtain root access. if you have root access make sure you > respond 'Allow' or 'Grant' to the superuser request Then I opened `SuperUser` to check the application list. I was surprised to see that there were no apps there! The last time I have checked there were some apps there(`Link2SD`, `BatteryDoctor`, `TerminalEmulator`). Searching through the net I read that if an app needs root access, it will ask for it. The next step was to see, `SuperUser`'s settings/preferences.   1. The _Automatic Response_ is set to _Prompt_   2. _Notifications_ are ticked   3. _Notification Type_ is set to _Status Bar_   4. _Use Advanced Prompt_ isn't checked Navigating through `Link2SD`, I've noticed that `Link2SD` was updated. The next thing to do was to uninstall it and install it again. The first time I run it, it never prompted me to give it root access. What may be wrong? Is there a way to give apps root access(by "brutal force")?


Android 4.0 firmware installation problem

How can i remove aN Android firmware update file from a S.D card. I have reformatted card, but firmware is not removed and reinstalls every time it is inserted.


I can't get any of the Android Virtual Devices started

I copied the ADT in `C:\Program Files`, updated the SDK path, deleted the `.android` folder in my user's folder, but that didn't solve my problem. When I start a virtual device, it shows the load bar, but after that, nothing happens. What else should I try?


Musicplayer that shows BPM information and allows sorting according to BPM

Is there an music player that shows the value in the BPM tag? I would also like it to sort according to BPM.


How do I prevent my phone from waking up when I slide out the keyboard?

I have a Motorola Droid 4 which has a slide-out keyboard. The problem is, the sliding action takes very little force, and if the phone is in my pocket, just simply walking can cause the slider to open just a tiny bit. This is a Very Bad Thing for two reasons. First, the battery drains far faster than it should because the screen is frequently turning on. Second, my leg often activates the Emergency Dialer on the lock screen and starts pressing buttons. I'm worried I'm going to pocket-dial 911 some day. So is there a way to disable waking up when the keyboard opens?


How to un-install HTC's gingerbread ROM for Desire

I installed HTC's official (developer-only) Gingerbread ROM on my HTC Desire, but I'm not too happy with it, since it keeps running out of internal memory. So I've been searching for a way to revert back to the original FroYo firmware, but I couldn't find it. Also, I tried to root my phone so I could install CyanogenMod, but that didn't work: apparently, my firmware is too new. So, what's the best way to revert back to official FroYo? Or, failing that, to root my phone? **UPDATE** with some context: I never rooted, or tried to root, my phone before this failed attempt, and I only did it because I couldn't find an official means to go back to FroYo. I tried both Revolutionary.io and Unrevoked. The latter complained that my firmware is too new; the former just got stuck while "waiting for fastboot". **UPDATE 2** I just tried to install a RUU, but it complains about the boot loader being too new. So no help there, either.


Activate Android app by pressing thumb on timeout / locked screen for few seconds

This might seem like a strange question. Is there some sort of way for an app to launched by pressing the screen for a few seconds on touch screen phones? the reason why I ask is because this would be a great feature for like a panic button. of course the app will have to calibrate to the owner's thumb to prevent accidental pressing from objects in purse or pockets. Regards.


How can I download apps again after changing my Google account password?

I changed the password for my Google account earlier, and since then, every attempt to install an app results in a download was unsuccessful error. I have not been prompted for my new password anywhere, so this is highly likely to be the problem. How do I fix this?


Launch app on start (even SD card apps)

I'm pretty sure (despite of haven't seen them) that there are a few question about running some app when you turn on the phone. But I want a something a little more complex here. I have a few apps to run on start. Some of them have no trouble because they are installed in the phone, but the rest is installed in my SD card. As we all know (I think thats normal) after starting Android takes a few seconds to load all information saved in the SD card. How can I do to run some apps from the SD card after Android finishes loading information from the media device? If changes something I'm using Android 2.2 Thanks!


Cannot install from market applications I used to have

I changed my ROM to cyangenmod 7, and I cannot install some of the applications I used to have (like skype for instance). Here's what I got so far: When I'm downloading it from the market it starts to download and than it disappears, and thats it. When I am using root explorer, looking for files with the name "skype" in them I find a skype classes.dex file in sd-ext/dalvik-cache/. So here are the questions:   1. Does anyone know this problem and has any idea how to fix it?   2. I'm thinking that deleting the dalvik-cache will fix it, but I'm not sure, and I don't know what it means (its consequences on the device and other apps). Thanks a lot for your help! :-)


My android phone was stolen. How worried should I be with all my google data inside the phone?

Ok, so my samsung galaxy 5 was stolen. I had gmail, calendar, twitter(tweetdeck), facebook, ... all my personal data in it. I didn't have any app installed that could wipe this information from a sms (tried to install PlanB through the market, but I don't think it'll work). I already changed my google password and I'm proceeding to change facebook and twitter as well. Is this enough? How much of this information (old emails, tweets, ...) are saved in the phone's memory? Can I prevent access to this just by changing my passwords? I've blocked my SIM card with my provider, so I guess the phone currently have no internet or telephone line access. Here in Brazil we can also block a stolen cell phone with the IMEI number, but I don't know exactly what this means. Will this brick the phone or just prevent it from being registered in the network?


How do I install apps (.apk files) that are placed in my Xperia U's internal memory?

I have Xperia U. I copied 2-3 games, their .apk files to be precise, to my internal storage. How can I run them? I have not installed them yet.


How can I determine if a device is really running Android?

In our area there is gadget called "IRobot" which the supplier claims has Android 1.4 inside. I am afraid that it might be a "fake" version of the Android OS. I do not have experience with Android so are there any guidelines I can use to check that a device is really running Android? Also, is there a way to check if a version of Android can be updated?


Does Google Talk push messages?

I would like to know if Google Talk works like Gmail where it actually pushes your messages onto your phone instead of the phone pulling periodically.


How to delete gmail contacts from contacts app in Gingerbread

My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Y phone. I do not want my Gmail contacts in the phone contacts. I have disabled automatic sync. There seems to be no direct way to delete them


What new features my tablet gains in the passage between Honeycomb and Ice Cream Sandwich?

I just received the official ICS upgrade for my Asus TF101 (Wi-Fi only version) and I immediately noticed that the device seems faster and has a renewed look & feel. But what other features the new OS version brings for tablets?


My Lg P500 will not connect to internet servers

I was using my LG P500 perfectly fine on the internet when all of a sudden a messaged flashed up on the screen internet disconnected. So I went into settings to my `wireless & network` settings and turned off my WiFi, then turned it on again then went into WiFi settings. When I went into here there were no known networks showing up and the scanning wheel was just going round and round. So I thought since I know the pass word, I will just add a new network. Then after this on the screen popped up another message saying `unable to scan for networks`. Then my WiFi turned off on my phone. So I rebooted my phone and again this is still happening. It is not just at my house but everywhere I go I cannot connect to networks. :( Please help I am a person whom needs Internet !


Nexus S 4.0.3 (OTA) missing icon in the phone app

How can I solve missing icon issue? Restarted couple of times doesn't help.   Note: It was fine for a couple of months back. When it start happening, I just need to reboot, but now it's permanent.   The action buttons in the phone app should look like this: ![ics actionbar](http://i.stack.imgur.com/AFGHx.png) But instead my phone app screen look like this: ![ics phone app](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dWnbP.png)


Insufficient Storage Available During Update

### Preface (TL;DR) I know the issue of insufficient space has been discussed in various contexts but I have not found anything that specifically addresses the circumstances and issues that I am facing, so I am hoping to get some feedback that would help me better understand what is going on. I have an HTC EVO 4g from Sprint running Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) which has been unlocked using the Dev patch provided by HTC. Although it is rooted and I can apply a custom ROM to it, I have not done so yet for several reasons I won't get into but my issue should be independent of that. This phone is by far (in my humble opinion) one of the best and most stable piece of hardware that HTC has produced to date and I couldn't be happier with the phone, hence why I have not upgraded to a newer device. I know the older OS is a turn off to many and I agree that I wish I was running a higher version but most of them don't honor the latest drivers available which means you lose 4G functionality among other things. So I have stuck with it for now until such time as an updated drivers are released (doubtful but one can hope). I have an 8 GB SD card (7.39 GB usable) and 4.05 GB free - since I move anything that has the option to run off the SD card to external storage. I have 500 MB internal storage (427 MB usable) and a little over 60 MB free. I have never had issues updating anything since the space present has always been enough to install or update before moving stuff to free more space. ## The problem Recently when updating apps it often gives me the `insufficient storage available` message – but it makes no sense to me. Storage facts:   * external SD with 8 GB (4 GB free)   * internal storage with 500 MB (60 MB free)   * example problematic app: apk size ~6 MB / installed size 11.46 MB ### Detailed problem (again: TL;DR) Specifically the app that is giving the problem recently is Lookout Security & Antivirus which has never been an issue and is only 6 MB and change but it will download it and when attempting to install pops that error. I don't get how a 6 MB file that has never had issue updating on less than 40 MB space is now giving me problems with over 60 MB free? The baffling part is that occasionally it WILL actually update just fine without issue and I have checked my cache and stuff, nothing there, no other apps running that would hog space or anything, so what's wrong? How can I mitigate this? Another bizarre thing that started to happen is that internal apps like Facebook which are bloated on there whether I like it or not and I use rarely are giving me problems too by issuing the invalid page file error. I mean what? **So what's going on here? What is wrong or what can I do to make it right** so it stops being stupid like this? As I said, NEVER had a single issue with this phone, EVER, but in the past month it has driven me absolutely NUTS. I have even uninstalled applications that don't provide the move to SD option to free up nominal space and it stabilizes for like 2 days and then bam, back to square one even though it has more space now. I am at my wits end and I would appreciate the help; especially not being a novice this is even more mind boggling to me. **UPDATE: 10/26/13 @7:45 AM** The application updated normally without giving the error and it did so while the internal storage had only 43 MB (as opposed to the 60 MB when it failed numerously). This lends itself to even more confusion as to what is going on. The ONLY thing that was done in the meantime was that I rebooted the phone (actually more like I was low on power, shut it down and when I connected it to the charger, turned it on)


HTC One X and Audio USB

I have an HTC One X from T-Mobile Android version 4.0.3 and I would like to run an outboard DAC off the Micro USB port. It doesn't work. When can I expect HTC to roll out a version of Android to my mobile to enable this? Also, I've heard rumours that flashing(?) a Custom ROM might do this, but might also destroy some feature of the mobile, or the mobile itself. Please advise me of the best course of action to take.


2G versus 3G: Does it really save battery?

I often hear the recommendation that fixing your device to 2G saves a lot of juice compared to using 3G. Is that true? Or is it really a myth?


Handcent has forgotten half of my contacts

So I've noticed recently that some of my friends contact info has disappeared, at least when using Handcent. If I get a text from them, I only see their numbers, and if I try and send a message they aren't listed in my contacts. If I use the default Text Messaging tool all of my contacts are there, and if I send a message to someone from there, I'll see it in Handcent as well, but without the contact info. I have A Droid RAZR, running Andoird 4.1.2


How does Android measure connectivity state?

I know Android has some sort of connectivity measurement, because when there's connectivity the wifi or phone network icons will turn either green or blue, depending on the Android version. In my opinion, this measurement isn't perfect, because although it will indicate accurately the absence of connectivity (e.g., lost wifi connectivity), it is not so accurate when the phone is connected to the Internet: **at work, my Defy running Cyanogen 9 (Android 4.0.4) has icons that are always gray, no matter what, even when the connection is obviously up** (see image below). I wonder **_how, exactly, Android measures the connectivity status_**. Is it by performing a ping or other sort of probing of a server? By listening to a port? By testing if some protocol is enabled? Or what? This accepted answer to a closely related question doesn't seem to answer it. ![screen shot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/H1H1c.png)


Remove 'Driving mode' from status bar dropdown?

I have a Samsung phone with android 4.1.2. When I slide down the notification bar there are multipls items. One of those are driving mode. I don't drive anywhere (I can't afford a car, gas, insurance, tickets, etc, and so I use public transportation) so I want to remove the button. This is what I'm talking about: ![Notification Bar screenshot \(click for larger variant\)](http://i.stack.imgur.com/quOQY.jpg)   Notification Bar screenshot (click image for larger variant) Second over from the right.


Bauhn tablet Bluetooth keyboard not working

My Bauhn tablet runs ICS. It will pair with my Bluetooth keyboard but doesn't actually type anything. I've tested by connecting to my Samsung Galaxy S 3 phone, and the keyboard works fine. But it won't work on the Bauhn. Am I missing something?


Karbon A9 is not charging

I purchased Karbon A9, 3 months back. When making a call the screen turns off and now it is not getting charged. I don't know what to do. Can any one please suggest a solution? I purchased it in Vijayawada's "BigC". Will they replace my mobile? Thanks in advance.


Password protected access to phone features

Is it possible to password protect access to certain phone features s.a. ability launch google-play (to install new apps), and certain apps ? Is it possible to restrict ability of a phone to make phone-calls or send/receive SMS's to/from particular set of numbers, under password control ? User experience would be that they are prompted to enter a password/secret-PIN to access these features. If user enters the correct password/PIN they get access to the specific application otherwise not. _Edited (Sept 19, 2012):_ Looking for solution that does not require flashing custom ROMs. Thus MIUI, Aliyun, Cyanogen-Mod etc. are not feasible, as I require the solution to work on the ultra low-cost Android devices which use Mediatek chipsets.


Export data from Facebook to Google accounts

My Android phone is linked with both my Google and Facebook accounts. Many of my friends' email addresses are available only in Facebook account details. Is there any way (perhaps an app) to copy the account information (like email address) to the contact details in Google? I am aware that exporting is not allowed from Facebook now, but there is a possibility of having some applications in Google Play Store which can copy details of merged contacts.


Battery Life on Desire HD

Why does the battery for android phones perform much better after 2 or 3 weeks of usage? Is there any logical reason?


HTC Cha Cha hard reset - stored phone numbers

My HTC Cha Cha won't turn on, so I want to hard reset it to factory settings. Is there a possibility of losing contacts stored on the phone? (They are very important to me).


Connect Samsung galaxy tab to projector

I have Samsung Galaxy tab P3100 tab. I want to connect it to Projector for presentation. I searched a lot but din't get any solution. Does any one knows is it possible to connect it to projector? If yes then what accessories I need and what's the procedure?


Create a custom keyboard dictionary

Is it possible to use custom dictionary with the default Android keyboard? I guess the words are stored in some file, so I would like to edit it. The goal is to create Macedonian auto-completion because there is no other way to achieve this.


How can I stream audio from another device via Bluetooth?

> **Related question:** How can I stream music/audio from Android and PC to > Android device via WiFi? I would like to stream audio from a Bluetooth-enabled "dumb phone" to my Andoid phone. The Android phone is running Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.4). I have searched the Play store for such an app, but all I could find were applications that did the opposite (stream audio _from_ the Android phone instead of _to_ it). Is this somehow possible?


How can I stop Android from automatically searching a term when I choose it from my search history?

Currently if I search for something like "Why am I so awesome," then at a later time I want to elaborate on that search and start typing in "Why am..." my search history will show the previously searched term. When I click on the term it automatically searches for it. I don't want it to automatically search for it, I just want the term I click on to populate the search field so I can edit as I please before actually searching, for example, I'd like to be able to click on the aforementioned search term "Why am I so awesome" and add "everyday" without having to retype the whole things. It's not that big of a deal in a google search because I can just wait for the results and edit the search field, however on a market search, the search field disappears when it searches and I have to start all over again. **Edit:** To me this seems to be an Android issue, not a hardware issue but to preempt any more hardware specific solutions that don't apply to me, I have a Moto Droid 1 on 2.2.


How can I boost the volume on my Droid's speaker?

I used to have an app for my Treo called "Volume Care" that let me boost the volume of my speaker beyond what the factory settings allowed. Is there any app or hack that would allow me to push my Droids speaker further than Motorola wants to allow? **Edit:** I thought I was clear before, but let me clarify. **I am not looking for just any volume control app** , I have one, I know of many, and believe it or not I am capable of searching the market for the word "volume." I am specifically looking for a solution that will allow me to **push the volume out of my speaker past that current manufacturer set limits.** **Update:** I just added a bounty so I'll add a bit more clarification. I have seen apps out there that work with HTC phones only. This solution/app/hack must work on the Original Moto Droid rooted or not, I want a noticeable increase in the volume.


Alternative keyboard with Czech language dictionary?

Is there any alternative keyboard for Android HTC Desire 2.1 that supports English/Czech dictionary and easy way to switch between them?


Two Google calendars on my Android (HTC)?

I can access my personal Google calendar. Can I also access my work Google calendar (we use Google Apps)? Can I   * Merge these two, but not share my personal calendar with work mates?   * Set it up not to receive work emails? **EDIT:** HTC Desire on Android 2.1


Is there a way to avoid disk space errors when batch updating apps (using 'Update All')?

This is related to the question 'Is there any way to force market to update and install apps one at a time?'. That question asks specifically if apps can be queued to update, rather than all run simultaneously, which I suspect is a possible (but perhaps not only) solution to my problem. The answer seems to be no for that particular potential solution. When I go to the market and am notified of many of my apps having been updated, I have the option to 'Update All'. If I do this when I have a relatively low amount of internal storage available, I often end up with a lot of apps failing to update due to disk space problems. I have noticed in the past that updating each app one by one has allowed me to perform all of the updates without a problem. My intuition is that updates are probably being downloaded to internal storage, so in the case that many updates are being performed at once, the internal storage fills up with a mixture of applied updates, and in-progress downloads. Performing the app updates one by one allows each app to in turn be downloaded, applied, and then the download removed, before moving on to the next update. If the app is stored on the SD card, doing it this way should mean there is as much room left on the internal storage as before the previous update was applied, so the next can proceed and hopefully succeed. Given that there doesn't seem to be a way to queue apps for updates (according to the answer to the above linked question), are there any other ways to avoid this problem? Checking for updates more frequently in order to have smaller simultaneous batches is all I can really come up with for now.


Does anyone have experience wireshark running on Samsung Galaxy Tab? (Verizon)

I need to get detailed request data times on Samsung Galaxy Tab on Verison network. Does anyone know what is invovled in getting Shark to run on this device?


HTC Mail:  Move Messages Between Folders, Not Synced on IMAP Server

I'm seeing some odd behavior on Android...running 2.2 on HTC Incredible. I have an IMAP account configured through the built in "Mail" program. First of all, when you send messages from this program, it copies them to a local "Sent" folder, and there is no way to specify a remote IMAP folder for this (e.g. "INBOX.Sent"). So then, I try to move messages manually between the local "Sent" and the IMAP "INBOX.Sent" folder, and it appears to work fine, but when I check from another IMAP client (e.g. Thunderbird), I don't see the messages in "INBOX.Sent". Has anyone else run into this? Any idea how to resolve?


sync htc / android phone with macbook / mac os x

I use MacBook (which have Mac OS X 10.6 - Snow Leopard). How can I sync data between my HTC phone and my MacBook. I have HTC Wildfire, and HTC Sync software only supports Windows.


How can I take a screenshot on a Kindle Fire HD?

I thought that ICS, which is the underlying OS version for a Kindle Fire HD, supported a standard way of taking screenshots by holding down power button + volume down key. This does not work for me. Can someone confirm whether this is indeed the case or whether I'm just being slow in not holding down the buttons at the same time?


Performance impact of device encryption

As far as I know, most or all Android devices don't have any hardware cryptography accelerators, so the block-level storage encryption happens on the CPU. How high is the impact of encrypting and decrypting on the CPU with regards to read/write performance and battery consumption? This will probably depend on the CPU and the storage used (I can imagine that on newer devices, the bottleneck is not the AES algorithm on the CPU, but the NAND write rate); some benchmark numbers from different devices would be very useful.