com.google.process.gapps crashing

I uninstalled a few of google's default apps such as talk, timescape, voice search, roadsync and now I keep on getting this error, does anyone know how to fix this? I've already tried to factory reset my phone edit I tried reinstalling talk but that didn't change anything here are the logs               android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:123)     03-06 15:16:01.960 E/AndroidRuntime(3267):  at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:4370)     03-06 15:16:01.960 E/AndroidRuntime(3267):  at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)     03-06 15:16:01.960 E/AndroidRuntime(3267):  at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:521)     03-06 15:16:01.960 E/AndroidRuntime(3267):  at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(ZygoteInit.java:868)     03-06 15:16:01.960 E/AndroidRuntime(3267):  at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:626)     03-06 15:16:01.960 E/AndroidRuntime(3267):  at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)     03-06 15:16:01.960 E/AndroidRuntime(3267): Caused by: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Tag 4 already in use.     03-06 15:16:01.960 E/AndroidRuntime(3267):  at org.jivesoftware.smack.provider.ProviderManager.addIQProvider(ProviderManager.java:450)     03-06 15:16:01.960 E/AndroidRuntime(3267):  at org.jivesoftware.smack.provider.ProviderManager.initializeBuiltInProviders(ProviderManager.java:247)     03-06 15:16:01.960 E/AndroidRuntime(3267):  at com.google.android.gtalkservice.service.GTalkService.initProviders(GTalkService.java:1323)     03-06 15:16:01.960 E/AndroidRuntime(3267):  at com.google.android.gtalkservice.service.GTalkService.onCreate(GTalkService.java:953)     03-06 15:16:01.960 E/AndroidRuntime(3267):  at android.app.ActivityThread.handleCreateService(ActivityThread.java:2787)     03-06 15:16:01.960 E/AndroidRuntime(3267):  ... 10 more     03-06 15:16:01.990 E/SemcCheckin(3267): Get crash dump level : java.io.FileNotFoundException: /data/semc-checkin/crashdump     03-06 15:16:01.990 W/ActivityManager(1197): Unable to start service Intent { act=com.sonyericsson.android.jcrashcatcher.action.BUGREPORT_AUTO cmp=com.sonyericsson.android.jcrashcatcher/.JCrashCatcherService (has extras) }: not found     03-06 15:16:02.000 I/Process (1197): Sending signal. PID: 3267 SIG: 3     03-06 15:16:02.000 I/dalvikvm(3267): threadid=7: reacting to signal 3     03-06 15:16:02.000 E/dalvikvm(3267): Unable to open stack trace file '/data/anr/traces.txt': Permission denied     03-06 15:16:02.030 E/SemcCheckin(1589): Get Crash Level : java.io.FileNotFoundException: /data/semc-checkin/crashdump     03-06 15:16:02.220 I/DumpStateReceiver(1197): Added state dump to 1 crashes     03-06 15:16:02.370 D/dalvikvm(3289): GC freed 5639 objects / 511624 bytes in 94ms     03-06 15:16:02.700 D/dalvikvm(3289): GC freed 6425 objects / 469696 bytes in 91ms     03-06 15:16:03.040 D/dalvikvm(3289): GC freed 6206 objects / 481592 bytes in 72ms     03-06 15:16:04.120 I/Process (3267): Sending signal. PID: 3267 SIG: 9     03-06 15:16:04.150 I/ActivityManager(1197): Process com.google.process.gapps (pid 3267) has died.     03-06 15:16:04.150 W/ActivityManager(1197): Service crashed 2 times, stopping: ServiceRecord{45c8a5f0 com.google.android.apps.gtalkservice/com.google.android.gtalkservice.service.GTalkService}     03-06 15:16:04.150 W/ActivityManager(1197): Service crashed 2 times, stopping: ServiceRecord{45bcbba8 com.google.android.apps.gtalkservice/com.google.android.gtalkservice.service.GTalkService}     03-06 15:16:04.200 W/InputManagerService(1197): Window already focused, ignoring focus gain of: com.android.internal.view.IInputMethodClient$Stub$Proxy@45a383a0     03-06 15:16:04.340 D/dalvikvm(3289): GC freed 5819 objects / 544424 bytes in 110ms     03-06 15:16:07.020 D/dalvikvm(1293): GC freed 1005 objects / 81936 bytes in 90ms     03-06 15:16:08.050 D/dalvikvm(3289): GC freed 4298 objects / 518448 bytes in 82ms     03-06 15:16:10.040 D/dalvikvm(1197): GC freed 18222 objects / 1087472 bytes in 323ms     03-06 15:16:12.050 D/dalvikvm(1771): GC freed 470 objects / 25328 bytes in 119ms     03-06 15:16:12.050 D/dalvikvm(3289): GC freed 3854 objects / 511064 bytes in 154ms     03-06 15:16:16.130 D/dalvikvm(1485): GC freed 8200 objects / 482520 bytes in 123ms     03-06 15:16:23.230 D/dalvikvm(3289): GC freed 3854 objects / 507008 bytes in 89ms


Getting pictures off of old deactivated phone

Can I hook up my old Galaxy S2 phone via USB to my laptop to find "lost" pictures in an unnamed file? I just activated my new Galaxy S4 and for some reason, all pics that were on my old phone are now gone from the new phone. Not sure why these would be deleted from the phone during a simple phone swap. Not all of my pics are on the sd card. Most of them were saved to the phone because it had much more space available. Customer service says it may take up to 24 hours for the transfer to be complete but the new phone already has all contacts & accounts transferred, plus I'm able to text & receive calls. I understand that during a transfer, pics are not usually included. But they should still be saved inside the old phone, right? The techs doing the swap shouldn't be able to do a factory reset or anything on the old phone, correct?


What does debug.sf.hw in build.prop mean?

It is advised here and there to add `debug.sf.hw=1` to `build.prop`. They say that this "makes Android render GUI with GPU". This looks very suspicious because what does it debug then (and since when debug speeded up anything)? So I'm just curious about what does this setting (property) actually means?


Disable all software installation

Is there a way to block (by a password/PIN code or what else) all kinds of software installation on an Android tablet/smart phone? I understand it is possible to block by a PIN code Market app instalation, but that only works for paid apps, and there are other ways to install applications other than the Market. Rooting is not a problem. Thank you!


Grabbing a part of the screen as an image

I am reading a pdf file and I need to select a specific area in the file and paste it into my note in Papyrus. How to grab a specific area in a pdf file? Pdf reader iannotate does not allow me to do that. Is there a customizable screenshot command or some other app? This is w.r.t. Samsung Note 10.1.


Trying to install KitKat on xperia Ray

My Phone is SonyErcisson Xperia Ray ST18i I have Super Jelly Bean http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=2135918 ROM installed, with kernel (from Status after I tried installing KK) 2.6.32.0-SuperFusioN-kk I tried to install KitKat AORP http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579054 I flashed boot.img from KitKat from zip, When I tried to install KitKat ROM from recovery, I got this message: > this package is for "ST18i,ST18a,urushi" devices; this is a "haida"


What are the differences between PMP Ultra ROM and PMP Light ROM and PMP U-Ex ROM for Samsung Galaxy S Duos s7562?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S Duos GT-S7562. I would like to install a custom ROM. Either the PMP Ultra ROM, or PMP Light ROM, or the PMP U-Ex ROM. I have browsed and searched in the XDA forums, but cannot find any explanation of why the same developer released different ROMs for the same phone model. What are the differences   * "under the hood"? Do they have different architectures or requirements?   * in the user experience? Is the default theme different?   * in functionality? Do they have different default apps or capabilities? Perhaps someone knows the developer or why he or she released multiple?


Forcing an Android tablet to connect to a wifi from PC

A while ago, I had a tablet (Coby Kyros MID9742), that got shelved when the screen quit (half of the area of the touchscreen won't recognize touches, split among 2 sections). I am trying to repurpose the tablet for use as a video player via HDMI cable to projector, with my old phone (Galaxy S, no problems) as a remote. I have that part worked out, using a 3rd party app. But the main problem is getting the tablet to connect to WiFi to use the remote software. The screen is broken in such a way that the center strip (top to bottom in portrait mode) cannot recognize touches, and I cannot put in the WiFi password that I need to. The tablet does not know the password for the WiFi. **Is there some way that I can force the tablet to connect to an encrypted WiFi using my PC, via USB cable?** The tablet is rooted, but I have not flashed a custom rom onto it. **Also, is there some way that I can force WiFi to turn on at startup, and automatically connect to specified network?** If there is any more information I need to add, please say so in the comments.


Installing a fresh copy of Android on my rooted Galaxy Tab 10.1 2

I've got a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, which has been rooted, though it's still stock firmware. It has a whole bunch of problems right now with certain apps, e.g. it currently can't play any music (player crashes) and various other apps are pretty flaky. Anyway, I'd like to restore it back to stock, on the latest firmware. I'll probably root it again at a later date, but for now I'm not too fussed. I've tried using the in-built update functionality (i.e. the "a new update is available" feature) but it reboots into CWM recovery and says that the signature verification failed. How can I go about resetting the device, clearing out the junk, and updating it to the latest firmware? I'm not particularly fussed about any of the apps or settings that are on there.


Roll back frimware update

I've installed frimware update on my phone , but it seems display drivers have some bugs. How can I rollback display drivers or at least the whole update? My phone is: "I-mobile IQ 5.5".


Android and NFC strenght

I am currently doing a research on Android phones, trying to find the "best" Android phones in terms of their ability to read-write to NFC cards. I read that there are phones that struggle to power such cards, so they are not suitable for NFC communication. Is anybody aware of a list or a scientific report that I could use? I have searched around for days, but couldn't find anything. Any help will be much appreciated. Cheers.


why i can't take a screen with LG nexus 5

I'm trying to take a screenshot on my Nexus 5 phone following the obvious instructions, which instruct me to press both the down button and the power button at the same time.. nothing happens. I remember in my previous S3 phone there was some some setting that had to be turned on to enable swiping gestures to take a screenshot.. but i couldn't find anything of that sort with the nexus 5.. any ideas?


Why does MIUI ROM have the FM radio on Samsung Galaxy S2 but other custom ROMs do not?

I have loved the MIUI ROM because it is the only custom ROM that has FM radio enabled on Samsung Galaxy S2. Why does MIUI ROM have FM radio but other custom ROMs like CyanogenMod do not?


My tablets screen has gone black!!!! Please help!

my tablet screen has gone black. i have shone a tortch into the screen and i can just about make out the display and when i move the toggle up and down to ajust the brightness it does nothing it just stays the same, ive switched it off and on a few time but it has done nothing, i am not using any custom roms. also i havnt broke it of dropped it in anyway, i have only had it since christmas. Thanks!!! BTW im using the samsung note 10.1 2014 edition


Why do apps on the Google Play Store have com. at the start?

When you get an app from the play store, the apps are always given in this format (For example): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.candycrushsaga I'm not interested in the main URL, and just the app name, so I get get:               com.king.candycrushsaga      I know that this is the actual app name, that is not the friendly name shown on the app drawer or in the play store, but the `com.` part always confused me. I know what the other parts of the name are for (`com.PublisherName.AppName`), but what is the point of the `com.` at the start?


Is it possible to mount /data on my computer?

I have this "Storage space running out" error, and since I have already an empty /data/log, folder. I would like to investigate more and mount /data to use Desktop PC tools. I'm on Mac OSX if that changes anything.


How can I get the device to read back to me what I type?

I'm looking for something that would read back to me the words I typed in as I'm typing. I'm using Bluetooth keyboard.


Start and Stop GrooveIP using Tasker

I would like to start/stop GrooveIP when I connect/disconnect from my home wifi. I searched the manifest file (using DexPlorer from the play store) and found these intents. > >     <receiver name=".utilities.PhoneStart" >   >      <intent-filter > >       <action name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" /> >       <category name="android.intent.category.HOME" />   >      </intent-filter /> >      <intent-filter > >       <action name="com.gvoip.START_GROOVE_IP" /> >       <action name="com.gvoip.STOP_GROOVE_IP" /> >       <action name="com.gvoip.CHECK_START_GROOVE_IP" /> >       <action name="com.gvoip.CHECK_STOP_GROOVE_IP" />   >      </intent-filter> >   I set up a new task with a "Send Intent" and insert the action name for "Action" but I leave everything else default. None of the tasks seem to start or stop GrooveIP. And how would CHECK_START_GROOVE_IP work? Wouldn't that have to return a value? As for now, I am starting GrooveIP just by launching it, then another task that returns to the home screen, but that isn't as clean as I would like. I've tried doing the "Kill App" task to stop GrooveIP, but that doesn't work. Any suggestions? Thanks


Can not uninstall standard Android keyboard or get it back working

I want to uninstall the standard Android keyboard `com.android.inputmethod.latin`. I googled and found multiple threads discussing this problem. What I did so far: 1.) Uninstall via intent -> doesn't work 2.) `adb uninstall com.android.inputmethod.latin` 3.) `adb uninstall -k com.android.inputmethod.latin` 4.) My phone is rooted: `adb root`, `adb shell`, `pm uninstall -k com.android.inputmethod.latin` But non of these methods worked yet. The AOSP Keyboard is still for selection in the android settings and the package is still shown when executing `pm list packages | grep latin` The problem is: my keyboard isn't working any more :D So can i reinstall or uninstall it? Please help me!


Remove folder from App Drawer in TouchWiz (not home screen / app launcher)

TouchWiz (TouchWiz Nature UX on Samsung Galaxy S III mini) allows **creating folders** and reorganizing application in application list / **app drawer** (in "Apps") when using 'Customisable grid' view type: "Menu > View type > Customisable grid", then "Menu > Create folder" ![screenshot of TouchWiz application list with two folders](http://i.stack.imgur.com/mf5X9.jpg) This allows creating folders to group applications. You can edit name of folder by touching it and then touching on name, you can put such folder on home screen / launcher via long press, and you can put applications in folder via "Menu > Edit" and selecting folder (edit works only on folders); then in this edit mode you can add apps with "+", and remove them by moving them outside folder. ![screenshot of TouchWiz application list with editing folder](http://i.stack.imgur.com/BpXlP.jpg) I cannot find however how to **_remove_** such folder from TouchWiz app drawer. (The articles and answers I have found by googling are about folders on home screens, i.e. in apps launcher not apps drawer).


Infinite Reboot Loop

I have a HTC EVO 4G (aka Supersonic) running Android 2.3.5 (aka Gingerbread) and last night I turned it off because it was running low on power. I connected it to the charger before going to bed and called it a night, my normal process (except for shutting it down). This morning I turn it on and it starts up with the device screen (HTC EVOTM 4G) and then a few seconds later it shows the Sprint 4G animation, and usually after that it loads the OS and you slide down continue but now it just reboots again and again in an infinite loop. I can only stop it by pulling the battery. Anyone experience this? Know what's causing it? Have a solution to it? I need the phone and its critical that I resolve this as soon as possible. Thanks everyone. **Update - 12/18/13** I went ahead and cleared the cache and the dalvik cache and still couldn't get it to boot into the OS, it would load the slide screen and then freeze up for a second and go back into the loop. From then on, it wouldn't even get to that screen, just would reboot after the startup animation. I was not even running a custom ROM, just the stock ROM rooted but went ahead and flashed a stock ROM back on it and got it up and running but still bugs me that I had to lose all my customization and start over without knowing what the heck went wrong. Anyone have any ideas?


how to stop playing Spotify on my Galaxy Tab

I can start and play Spotify on my Galaxy Tab 7 but if i have enough, how do i stop playing without total log-out or without using the pause. I want to STOP and close it. I have Premium


Disable automatic screen turn-off during call

I use Gingerbread. My Android phone has feature, that turns off display during call when I put the phone to my ear. However, the sensor is probably over-sensitive in my device, so it often turns off during call even when I don't keep it next to my face. This is an issue if I want to use keyboard during call when the screen turns off. **Can I disable this feature?**


Has anyone managed to use multi-user Jelly Bean with a softkeyboard?

After struggling with this for a while, I am under the impression that it is impossible to use a soft keyboard with Android Jelly Bean unless you are the Primary user (userId=0). Has anybody tried it yet?


Facebook and Tweetdeck

I've been using Tweetdeck in order to post to Twitter and Facebook for a while. It does post my updates on both services, but some of my updates can't be shared. Here is an example (there is no `Share` link): ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Tfyjr.png) I noticed that happens when I my status includes links (I have not tested pictures). Is this some kind of known issue?


Use AND logic on variables in Tasker

I have Tasker speak texts to me if the phone is not in silent mode. (The task looks something like `Say 'text from %SMSRN who said %SMSRB' if %SILENT ~ off`, and it's run by a profile activated when a text is received.) This works well except when I'm on a phone call and the text is read out while I'm in conversation! Doesn't happen much but it's annoying. So what I want to do is have it read out texts when I'm not in silent mode AND when I'm not on a call. I can set up a variable `%INCALL` to equal 1 when the phone is off the hook (and clear the variable when the phone is idle). Therefore, I want texts read `(if %SILENT ~ off AND %INCALL != 1)`. I can't see any way to do an `AND` in Tasker logic. Is there an elegant way to handle this?


Direct dial/message shortcuts ambiguously displayed on Galaxy S3

The direct dial/message shortcut icons on the Samsung Galaxy S3 are ambiguous - eg: it is hard to tell which is text and which is a dial if you have the same person (one for each). Additionally, on this model, the shortcut is overlayed with "mobile" or "home" or whatever that persons phone you've selected. Is there any way to easily change this? I'm using GO Launcher, which I can change the icons directly but then I'd have to go and find the person's image, overlay it with a text/phone icon, etc., which seems like a lot of work. The stock ROM on my Motorola Atrix used to have a pretty sweet widget that looked something like this:               -----------------------------------                 |           |          |     Contact IMG | Phone IMG | Text IMG |                 |           |          |     ------------------------------------      Where the phone and text buttons of the image would direct dial\text the contact. Maybe there is something like this out there that I've missed? This is what it looks like ("phone" and "text" were originally the contacts name): ![Home Screen Shot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/AFDYq.jpg)


How to use internet from another basic mobile through bluetooth?

How to connect an android phone with the basic phone having unlimited data packs . How to use the data on their phone in android using bluetooth?


Can I trigger a media scan via the the command line?

Is it possible to trigger the media scanner to update its DB via the command line? I have an SSH server installed on my Android device and I copy files to/from over the same link. It would be great if I could also trigger a re-scan for the media scanner. I am aware that there are applications on the market to do this via the UI but this is not what I want. Any help fully appreciated.


adb input keyevent 26 - Not waking device up

I am trying to wake a device up using the following adb command adb input keyevent 26 This correctly emulates the power button keypress if the screen is on, but will not turn the screen on if it was off and locked. Can anyone suggest why?


How can I reset the Play Store content filter pin?

I have forgotten my Google Play Content filter pin and would like to reset it so I can download some apps that are being blocked. Does anyone know how I can reset the pin?


Full size for previously uploaded Google+ Instant Upload/Auto Backup photos

At some point I changed my Google+ Auto Backup settings to upload photos at full size. I am now switching phones and would like all of the photos on the phone to be backed up to Google+ at full size. But many of these were backed up earlier when Google+ did not do full size backups. If I do a manual upload from the Auto Backup settings page, will it reload these previously uploaded files at full size?


Gallery preview folder takes about 1GB, how to delete it?

I've got a Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-I9105P) with Android 4.2.2 and I've got many photos. The folder with the Gallery previews (the one that stores thumbnail to load images faster) takes about 1GB of storage (815,9MB, precisely) and if I delete it, when I open the Gallery app it recreates. ![Here you can see it.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/HfYUt.png)   Here you can see it (click image to enlarge) "Anteprime galleria" in Italian means "Gallery previews". The folder itself is called "DCIM" and it's in the phone's memory (All my photos are in teh SD card) and it contains an hidden `.thumbnails` folder. ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/6JaYj.png) So, how can I delete it and make sure it won't recreate?


Contacts and Phone icons missing

My Contacts and Phone icons are missing from my primary shortcuts bar. I can't restore from the Edit in the app drawer since they don't show there. Can anybody point me in the right direction? (Samsung Galaxy Note)


How to use AT commands in Android by 'root' the phone

We have various Android devices from Spike, Samsung, Micromax, etc. How can we issue AT commands from Android to the modem? We searched in Google Play but did not find any app related to this. This Stack Overflow question suggests: > [F]irst you have to root the phone...` How can we do this?


Running TRIM from shell

Is it possible to run fstrim in stock android 4.3 from adb shell? I understand it runs every 24 hours when the device is plugged in and idle but I would like to run on demand to test a few theories.


What is the purpose of the cache?

I am using a phone with limited internal memory, and I noticed that my app cache has swelled up to 130 MB. What are the pros and cons of deleting the cache for certain apps? I don't understand what the cache is used for in the first place. Could someone explain?


Facebook app nagging about syncing. Can it be disabled?

While only a minor issue, it is annoying. I've had a look at the settings for the facebook app, but even after disabling anything that did seem relevant to this message popping up, it still keeps showing. The app was not pre-installed on the phone, it was added by my own will, if that is any relevant information. Is there any way to disable this, or is it a cruel "feature" added to the facebook app that can not be disabled? ![This is what it looks like.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/kvyO1.png)


Can Microsoft Exchange Activesync in Knox container still wipe my device

I set up my work email account (which uses Microsoft Exchange Activesync) on my personal galaxy s4 (gt-I9505 running 4.4.2) under the Knox container (version 2.0). If the Admin tries to remote wipe my device will it                 a: do nothing       b: wipe the Knox container       c: wipe my entire phone      I've looked around for answers on the web and gotten a few guesses but I would like some proof or at least hear from someone with first hand knowledge. -Thanks


My HTC Desire Z read messages showing up unread

I am starting to have some prolems with my Desire Z and was wondering if anyone knew how to help me. It is starting to show that I have an unread text message, but when I click on that contact, there isn't. So I tried to delete the message thread and then it just keeps loading and loading (all night even!) so i was forced to restart my phone in order to send any other texts. Also when I exit out of the message thread, "Sorry! The application Messages (process.com.android.mms) has stopped unexpectedly. Please Try again." With a "Force Close" button, comes up.. It's only doing this with one contact, any other messages I recieve don't stay "unread". And whenever I recieve more messages from that contact, the number of unread messages goes up!


How can you determine if installed programs have dependencies with other installed programs

**Is it possible to see dependencies of programs with other programs ?** I mean, program which _must_ be installed for other programs to run. _\-- background of the question --_ I installed a program a couple of weeks ago which let me read comics on my Android. This program required Adobe Air - which was installed alongside the comic viewer. After a couple of days I decided to uninstall the comic viewer. I now want to remove Adobe Air (since it is a big program) , but was wondering whether other installed programs might require this too.


Does a software update affect data?

I recently bought an Android smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Core (Model GT-I8262), checked for updates to the software(4.1.2). The package files were downloaded and when it was about to install, it displayed the precautions to take before installing the update. After installation, would it erase the contacts stored in my sim card or any other data on my smartphone?


Is there any app/addon/plugin that lets me send any sequence of digits to the dialer straight from the browser?

I have a Android device (Samsung Tab 2) that is used to surf our intranet, and then dial numbers related to persons, for switchboard purposes. However, most of these numbers are internal and only 4-5 digits long. No native phone number detection recognizes them. So, how do we go around this? We want to avoid rewriting the intranet if possible (yes, I'm aware of the `<a href="tel:">` tag). We want to solve this clientside. Which browser or other app that would be necessary is not really important, but we want the numbers themselves to be clickable, no mucking about with clipboard or such. The point is that the dialing should be intuitive, regardless of number length.


How to recognize Nexus 4 as a drive

I'm looking how to recognize my Nexus 4 as a drive. Actually it's like a camera. Any idea?


Desire Z boot loop problem

My Desire Z will boot up without a SIM card. But it will not boot up with one in. it just loops until I take the battery out. I have tried different Sims and rebooted the phone still no joy any Ideas out there?


Enable USB debugging for Android at Android Linux command

OS: Android JB. HW Platform 1: sama5d31-ek (ATMEL ARM) HW Platform 2: TI-Sitara SK Enable USB debugging for android at android Linux command prompt. Usually USB debugging for android is enabled through Settings > Developer option > USB debugging. How can the same thing be achieved on a Headless Android Application? Since there is no user input from the touch screen what is the process to switch on the same feature at Android Linux command prompt. The following links give some suggestions as to how it can be done but was not able to successfully achieve the objective.   * http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1621602   * http://stackoverflow.com/questions/13326806/enable-usb-debugging-through-clockworkmod-with-adb   * http://cphacker0901.wordpress.com/1900/12/02/manually-update-settings-in-command-line/ HW Platform 1: sama5D31-ek (Atmel ARM) board has two USB/Serial input from android Linux can be accessed. From one USB/Serial port the adb shell can be executed when the USB debugging is enabled. The access provides root privileges. The other USB/Serial access point pretty much for debugging, and has very limited privileges. Thanks


Stuck on boot after flashing a custom ROM

I read some info about rooting and installing custom ROMs on my Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830. I followed the tutorials and got stuck half way - now I believe I did something wrong. The phone is now hanging at the Samsung logo when I start it.


Free system information for Android such as Everest for Windows

There is any apk that shows the system and hardware information about my Adroid phone??? I mean an aplication such as Everest (or msinfo32) does for Windows.


Why doesn't the voicemail indicator show up when I have voicemail in CyanogenMod 7?

I'm not sure if this is a question I should be asking my carrier or not, but hopefully someone might be able to point me in the right direction. I recently switched to CyanogenMod version 7, and the experience has been great, for the most part. I have voicemail service from my mobile provider, and under `Settings > Call Settings > Voicemail settings` I have my voicemail number set. However, if I let a call go to voicemail, my phone will indicate that I have missed a call, but not that the message has gone to voicemail. **How can I get the voicemail indicator to appear in CyanogenMod 7**? Thanks!


Partition problem in AOSP build

I am compiling the AOSP rom for Nexus 7 flo. After the build is completed, I always end up at this screen "type password to decrypt storage". The factory images work correctly, and the device works. Also there has never been any password. I could understand that the problem seemed to be with userdata partition, so I flashed everything from the factory images, and then flashed only my own compiled userdata.img. And it works, so I am left clueless as to where the problem could be? Any ideas? Edit1: So after some searching/asking around, it seems this problem can occur if partitions overwrite each other (any of the img files is too big, particularly boot.img). But how can I verify this? Any thoughts on this?


Google Drive’s image recognition on Android 4.1 demo available on older versions?

There is an example of text recognition from an image on the recent Android 4.1 demo. The example is a picture taken with the phone of a post office receipt that is then OCRed and indexed. Is this OCR and indexing already available to all Google Drive users or just limited to Android 4.1?


I get too many Gmail notifications so my phone beeps too often and is annoying. How to only get Gmail notification with certain tag(s)? For example, only "Important" ones as I'm using Priority inboxes with Gmail.


Is there a way to control which audio is sent to Bluetooth and which is sent to system speaker?

**Background info explaning why I want what I want** I'm almost totally deaf. I have a Bluetooth-enabled hearing aid that is paired with my Droid RAZR (ICS 4.0.4). When any audio is played on the phone (ringer, phone call, media, etc) it triggers my hearing aid. The switch-over is not instant and I miss a few seconds of audio (plus I get a really loud, annoying beep from my hearing aid informing me that it is making the switch from external audio to BT audio). As a result, text messages and other short audio notifications (like navigation speech) trigger my hearing aid, the loud beep occurs, the external mic is turned off, the BT connection is enforced, and then... nothing. In the time it takes for all that to occur, I've missed whatever the audio input was. **TL;DR** I'd like to be able to tell my phone to direct text messaging, ringer, and other audio playback (navigation) to the system speaker and to continue to direct in-call and media playback to my paired, BT-enabled hearing aid. Is there a way to do this?


How can I determine what is a normal USB transfer speed for my Android phone?

I've been struggling to get decent USB transfer speeds with my Ubuntu computer, which I've asked about on the Ask Ubuntu site. The answers there have helped me improve USB speeds overall, but it seems my phone is still much slower than other devices. For example, I can transfer to my Sony video camera at about 17.5MB/s, but transferring files to my Android phone (Samsung Galaxy 2 with ICS) is running at about 2MB/s. How can I determine if 2MB/s is a normal transfer speed for my Android phone? In other words, what do I need to know about it's SD card (it has two, internal and external) specifications or other details in order to determine if I am getting the maximum performance or if it is still hobbled?


Kies unable to connect to Samsung Galaxy S3 after rooting

After I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 phone, I was no longer able to connect to Kies to do a sync. Does anyone know why? I have tried to reinstall Kies on my laptop, performed "Troubleshoot connection error", and deactivated USB-Debugging BEFORE I connected my phone for the first time. But the same issues remained. When I performed *#1234# to view SW version, the PDA option was not one of the options there. There are no issues with my USB connections as I have no problem downloading apps from Google Play on my laptop. Pls advise how I can resolve this issue?


Mails not marked as read when IMAP Seen flag is set

I have set up the default HTC email app to use IMAP. If i read a new mail on the phone, the read state is updated on my computer (thunderbird). Also, if I mark it as unread on the phone, then it becomes unread on my computer too. This is as expected. But if I read email on my computer, it still shows as unread on my phone, similarly if I mark as unread on the computer the change is not visible on the phone. By viewing webmail and browsing my mail with netcat I know that the Seen flag on the server is always in sync with thunderbird, hence the problem must be on the phone's side. Summary: IMAP flags changed on the phone is pushed to he server, but flags changed on the server is not updated on the phone.


how do I download jorte calendar on new tablet

I cant download my jorte calendar from my htc phone to my new tablet becuz the port to recharge my phone is faulty and so the battery keeps dying and wont hold a charge and according to the sprint store, that is the same port that connects my phone and tablet, so therefore I cant link phone to tablet, and the phone keeps dying, and the sprint store says it can't save my calendar to a new phone becuz its not a goggle calendar.and i cant charge the phone to access the calendar. I need to access and download my calendar at least, even if i cant save it to my new phone. ideas?


Atrix will boot up but unlock screen is unresponsive

I'm having my first major issue with my phone, the Atrix (not Atrix 2). The phone is stock Gingerbread, not rooted, and I don't download any dubious or non-Market apps. While using my phone today it suddenly rebooted. Upon reaching the unlock screen, neither the screen nor the buttons would respond to any kind of input, nor have they since. I can't even turn on the screen by pressing the power button; I have to plug it in to the charger. The only way to try to restart is to pull the battery. It seems to me that the problem is with the unlock screen, which I think belongs to the launcher app. The menu bar at the top of the screen seems to indicate that other systems are functioning properly -- the clock in the corner stays up to date, while the lock screen's clock doesn't change after booting. The icons at the top indicate that bluetooth and wifi are active and the strength of the wifi signal varies when I move around. Let's see, what else -- I wasn't doing anything unusual with the phone when it rebooted. It has suddenly rebooted a couple times in the past couple days before this, but had no noticeable problems once it started back up. Can anybody suggest what I should try next? I'd like to avoid having to wipe it clean if possible. I have managed to get into the boot options by holding the volume key and pressing the power button, and try to boot into recovery mode from there, but that just hung. I have the android sdk with adb installed on my linux laptop, so i can try connecting the debugger in the morning, but i'm not sure what to try when I do. Sorry if this is an incoherent jumble -- I'm tired and I'm going to bed. UPDATE: I connected the phone to my computer and looked at the logs in LogCat (I've done a little bit of Android development). I'm not seeing any obvious signs of what the problem is. Admittedly, I have no idea what to look for. The closest I can get is this INFO message when I try to unclock the screen when it's active: 04-15 16:34:39.719: INFO/InputDispatcher(1652): Application is not responding: Window{40a2fb20 Keyguard paused=false}. 11148.9ms since event, 5009.5ms since wait started and this is all that happens when I press the power but to try to turn the screen on: 04-15 16:38:00.369: DEBUG/KeyguardViewMediator(1652): wakeWhenReadyLocked(26) There are no error stack traces being logged for either event. Ideas??? UPDATE 2: It appears to be the Home app. See details in the comment below. Can I use ADB or another tool to remove and reinstall the Home app? I know that with my own apps, I can just use `adb install` and `adb uninstall`, but I don't know if it's that simple with other apps, or where I would get a clean copy of it from. FINAL UPDATE: I tried everything there was to try, including writing an app to programmatically wake up and attempt to unlock the screen, which worked on my tablet but not the phone, so I could try to salvage some data. I finally had to just do a hard reset on the phone, and that worked, so for now the phone is working again.


Looking for NAT Solution for Android 2.2 (Other Than IPTABLES)

I currently find myself in a situation where I need to find a NAT solution for a rooted Android 2.2 device other than IPTABLES, since I am stuck on using a particular ROM that doesn't support IPTABLES. I need said Android device to act as a NAT gateway between an external host connected through its Ethernet port, and the Android device's internal WiFi connection (not its cellular connection). I have tried searching for a simple NAT daemon available for any operating system, just for kicks. It turns out that such a solution is nothing more than a pipe dream, considering they would require unportable kernel modules. I have noticed some Android software out there, such as EasyTether, that claim they support NAT. And, this is apparently even without requiring a rooted system. So, it must be possible to implement based off some solution. I even recall one such software stating that it had used a Java NAT solution. I could not find anything like this made in Java. Running Java apps on Android IS a possibility. So, does anyone have any input as to how a NAT solution might be implemented? TIA.


Can the Samsung search key be remapped without rooting?

I'd like to be able to change my search quick-key from Google, probably to DuckDuckGo, as it has some great shortcuts, and has a short, readable privacy policy. However some cursory research suggests that to do this, one has to have a rooted phone. Can this be done without rooting? I am running a Samsung Galaxy Europa with Android 2.2, though I'd expect the answer will apply to any Android device. I should think I'll be rooting my device anyway, but it would be good to give non-rooted phone owners a choice of search facility, if it is possible!


SGS3: I have all LED indicators turned off, still get blue led when gmail sees an email and screen is off

If I have LED Indicator/missed event set to off I wouldn't expect to see the blue led flashing. I want the incoming email noise and icon as usual, just don't want it flashing away (I'm trying to sleep!). Don't want to have to turn phone face down. Anyone know why it seems to ignore my settings? Thanks.


Disable key shadowing?

I have a Galaxy Ace (bought today) and I hate how the keys pop up as you type, iPhone style. On my Nexus S (stolen) you could change it, but I can't seem to find it on this.


How do I get my rooted Incredible to install the latest Verizon update?

Leaving aside the question of whether the update is a good idea or not \-- I'm tired of seeing "update available. Install?" show up every other day. I click "Yes", and it tells me rebooting in 10..9..8...1 ..... only it never reboots. This incredible forum post suggests that being rooted is why it won't install. But.... is there some way to force it anyway? Or do I have to unroot, update, re-root?


Can I send IMs to an AIM user through the Google Talk app?

I linked my Google Talk and AIM accounts on the GMail website, but it doesn't look like my AIM buddies are showing up in the Android Google Talk application. Is there something I'm missing or is this not possible?


how to force the phone not to use wi-fi to upload video to youtube?

I do not have wi-fi at home and I want to upload video I took into my youtube account. I have generouse data plan so I don't have to use wi-fi to upload larger files like the application forces me. I am on HTC Desire 2.1


How do I configure Google Latitude to auto-update with location regularly on a Motorola Droid?

On the surface, this is same question as this question, but I've made the changes according to that question's accepted answer and I still cannot get latitude to auto-update unless I have an app using GPS open. If I fire up Google maps or MyTracks, a location is sent. but once I close or switch to a new application, my location no longer transmits. It has been like this for several weeks. My Android version is 2.2.1. GPS is on, but the GPS icon doesn't appear until I start an app that uses GPS. I actually seem to remember that being a requested feature for an earlier version of android (1.something). Am I missing something else? More data: Google maps version ~~4.5.0 (#4519)~~ 5.0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAh4yiCzgKw I guess I'll need to retest and see if I still have the issue)


Disable ActiveSync Remote Wipe in Froyo

In short: **Is there a way to disable remote wipe for Android Phones (specifically in Froyo)?** Background: I recently upgraded my G1 to a G2, and was about to set up my company e-mail account. But the problem is, it notified me I'd have to allow the company to set my security settings. Looking into it, Froyo (Android 2.2) added support for things like remote wipe and user access controls from the admin. I understand this is a great move, but we've had problems in the past with our IT team accidentally sending these messages to the wrong phones, and the last thing I want is an accidental bricking while I'm at a conference. Is there a way to connect to ActiveSync so I can still get push notifications of work email, but not allow remote wipe messages to wipe my phone? I'm fine with them setting security policy like requiring a PIN or something, but I don't want a remote wipe unless it's sent by me from a security app that I installed at will.


Nexus 5 alarm bug

My Nexus 5 with kitkat 4.4.4. rings everyday at 06h15 and i get an alarm notification. when i go to the alarm clock, there is no active alarm. where is this alarm going from?


How do I type umlauts and other special characters with Swype?

I can change the swype-interpreting language, but the keyboard doesn't show me any special symbols. HTC Incredible with Swype 2.4.44.10912.t100 (have not updated to Dec beta, yet). I just want to swipe "Blue Öyster Cult" -- is that so wrong?


Face detector accuracy tests

Has anybody measured/found some accuracy tests for the face detection functions in Android SDK? By example, what percent of a random image database can it correctly recognize? How does it handle difficult scenarios like noise, partially ocluded faces or poor lighting conditions? I am interested in facts and/or relevant statistics, not just opinions.


External SD card no longer able to be read on CM11

I successfully installed CM11-M2 snapshot on my Razr Maxx (xt912, spyder). I was able to use my camera successfully on the device after install. However, now a few weeks in, I am experiencing a few issues related to my external SD card.   * My camera no longer works with an error _"Insert an SD card before using the camera"_   * When attempting to download a file through the browser I get an error stating that an "SD card is required" to download the file   * I use the app EBookDroid, which allows opening files from the filesystem, while I have an entry for `sdcard1` (my external SD card), I cannot view any files inside of it   * With root permissions on my File Manager, I can navigate through and view files in my external SD card, but cannot open them in any other applications After a little investigating, I see the path `/mnt/media_rw/` which contains two mounted partitions of `sdcard0` and `sdcard1`. These paths belong to the user and group named `media_rw`. My best guess is that this issue is related to these permissions. Here is output of `ls -la` on `/mnt/media_rw`               drwx------ media_rw media_rw             2014-03-06 12:47 sdcard0     drwxrwx--- media_rw media_rw             1969-12-31 19:00 sdcard1      Is there an `fstab` file I can verify (I dont see one in `/etc/fstab`). Or am I barking up the wrong tree with `media_rw`. Can anyone assist?


What is open source archive?

I just got notification from Drippler app that open source archive is released for my device. This is the Xperia SP v12.1.A.0.266 link. I just want to know what is open source archive.


How to root Moto X with stock 4.4 kitkat without unlocking bootloader?

I have tried RockMyMoto, PwnMyMoto and SlapMyMoto. All have failed. I am also unable to downgrade from 4.4 kitkat (which the phone came with) to 4.2.2 in order to root. The downgrade fails due to "security downgrade" or something similar. Any advice? I do not with to void the warranty by unlocking the bootloader. Is it possible to flash a pre-rooted kitkat system image using RSD Lite? I was able to use it to re-flash 4.4 after a failed attempt to flash 4.2.2 This is somewhat urgent as it is a surprise gift for someone who likes having rooted phones. Note: I only mention downgrading from kitkat because there seems to be no way to root a phone which came with kitkat on it. If there is another option, I would love to hear about it! UPDATE: It is possible that the phone came with 4.4.2 and the updated bootloader. I did not check before I attempted rooting and flashed 4.4 using RSD Lite.


Phone number shown as unknown. Always says sender is invalid

I have a Samsung Galaxy S SHW-M1105 and it displays my phone number as unknown. Is there a way to change it? And one more when I try to reply a message it says the sender is invalid. Someone please help


Disable system "tick" sound

I have a Sidekick 4g. This device has a system wide "tick" like sound that plays every time I do various things (click links, click items in list of RSS app, click threads in messaging app etc...) I would really prefer it if my device did not make this sound but the only way I've found to get it to stop is turn the volume all the way down, but then I can no longer hear my ringers. Does anyone know of a way to eliminate this sound without the need to put my device in silent mode?


How to save all contacts to Google with a broken SD card?

Today my SD Card broke. I do _not_ have a replacement. I have some important contacts on my phone which were not synchronized with Google. Before formatting the sdcard (as a last restort to see if I _do_ have to buy a replacement) I'd really like to retrieve them, however all the import/export options are about phone internal memory, sdcard and SIM. Is there any way to export all my contacts to Google? I _do_ have access to the internet and I _do_ have all synchronisation options available enabled. Can I do something better than spending some hours writing the contacts manually on GMail?


full-wipe and factory reset safety

Some days ago, I saw a TV show where some people bought used phones (in that case most of them was a Symbian phone). Using some software, they recovered most of data that was saved in, like facebook history, sms, etc, that old owner claimed to have deleted. Now, Android a bit more evolved than Symbian. I would like to know if there's a possibility that someone could recover my old stored data, even if I did a complete wipe (factory reset). Can I safely sell a phone after doing a factory reset?


How can I remove/hide the Skype Status notification?

Skype, like many applications, uses a persistent notification to keep from getting killed by the process manager. Usually, I would just hide this notification by going to the app's "App Info" screen and unchecking the "Show notifications" box. _However, I **want** to get message notifications._ Just not the constant "Available" notification. Here's a screenshot of the notification I'm talking about. After some Googling, I've found people who suggest disabling the "Skype Status" notification in the app settings. However, that doesn't seem to be an option on my device. I use Android 4.4 on a Nexus 5. How can I remove/disable the Skype login/status persistent notification, without disabling other Skype notifications?


upgrade to android 4.3/android 4.4 on INO ONE plus

For those having a INO ONE plus, did you all manage to upgrade to android 4.3/android 4.4? If so, how did you all perform the upgrade? Thanks in advance.


How do i know if my touch screen has HW problem after flashing

My device [ SGH-i957 ] Worked perfectly on HC 3.2, After flashing the ICS official update, my touch screen stopped working. How do i know if it is HE or SW problem ? NOTE: i can use ASM normally to get my current tablet screen displayed on my ubuntu laptop if that matters


Sync problems with Samsung Galaxy I9000

I'm having the following issues:   1. 'Market' not functioning ('A network error has occurred. Retry, or cancel...')    2. Gmail not functioning ('No connection')    3. Red triangle in top-left of screen = 'Sign-in-error (email address)'  I think these issues are related to the problems I am having with sync-ing Contacts / Calender / Memo with the PC. The process stalls at 25% completion. The phone also seems to be slower to respond lately. Any ideas?


How do I use an external USB keyboard?

My tablet's running Android 4.0.3, and I'm trying to use an external keyboard with it. My tablet isn't detecting the keyboard, but it works when I plug it into my computer. This keyboard uses a normal USB output to connect, but my tablet uses MicroUSB, so I bought an adapter. How do I get this keyboard to work?


Does rooting your phone always involve installing/using tools?

I want to know if tools are the only mean to root an android phone ? can it be done using only a root terminal ? edit: by tools i mean apps to install like https://www.google.be/search?sclient=psy- ab&hl=en&tbo=d&site=&source=hp&q=root+android


Bluetooth GPS compatibility list for Android 2.2 / Archos 43 tablet?

I've been looking at a very inexpensive bluetooth GPS (DeLorme Earthmate BT-20) to pair with my Archos 43 Internet Tablet running Android 2.2. Is anyone aware of a compatibility list that I should be referencing when considering pairing my device with a bluetooth GPS? I assume that the Android app will be used to reference maps, and the GPS will simply provide coordinates, but I may be mistaken.


Create new friend list on Facebook

With the Facebook Android app I can add and remove friends from existing friend lists but I cannot find a way to create a new list. Am I missing something? If not, is there an app available that does this?


Why is the transformer Jelly Bean update being staggered geographically?

The Transformer TF300's jelly bean update is now available OTA in North America but not in Australia for up to two weeks. What would be the reason that they would not make it available all at once? Is there some technical reason it can't be done? Like if I was in the US but I bought the tablet in Australia, would it let me update? So is there any way for me to bypass this restriction and somehow hook into the North American update site (via a proxy or something) in order to get it now?


One S reboots with new CM 3.4 Kernel

This is something that's been bugging me ever since the 3.4 kernel was released: **Problem:** I am getting intermittent reboots when using any ROM which is based on the 3.4 kernel. It happens totally at random, but only when I'm actually using the phone - never when it's locked, or in my pocket. Here are my `last_kmsg` logs, but this is where it gets really weird - it reboots twice. Every time. Once I get the initial reboot, it reboots to the HTC screen, then immediately reboots again. So I'm not sure the last_kmsg will even be that accurate. **Things I've Tried**   * Returning to stock RUU/upgrading/reflashing   * Not restoring apps   * Switching off Wifi   * Undervolting/Overvolting   * Different CPU Governors/Clock Speeds   * Many different ROMS   * CM10.2 Kernel & also Bubba Kernel Would love to hear anything else I could potentially try, or other users with similar issues.


Why is all sound suddenly gone with HTC One S?

All of a sudden I have no sound with my HTC One S (running Android 4.1.1). No sound is heard when someone tries to call me, and, curiously, the microphone is also muted; the one who's calling me doesn't hear anything either. I also cannot play audio (it says something like _Cannot play this type audio file_ ).   What on earth is going on? And how to solve it? PS: I have not spilled coffee or something over my phone; no unusual things happend to my phone, as far as I know.


How do I connect to an IRC server behind NAT using Android phone?

I use a private IRC server that is behind a NAT. Currently, I SSH into a server with a public address and use a command line IRC client in a tmux session to connect to the private server. Is there a way using only android apps to connect to the protected server using an IRC client on the Android phone through an SSH tunnel? I am not rooted but I am also not against rooting.


Configure ActiveSync to display Active Directory contact photo

I am working on a team that is looking into importing contact photos into our Active Directory. So far our test photos are showing up as expected in Outlook but they are not showing when you search for directory contacts in the People app. Name, phone number, and email addressing are being brought over correctly so I know the ActiveSync connection is working, just not the photos. We have imported the images into the thumbnailPhoto and the jpegPhoto LDAP attributes. Is there an ActiveSync setting we need to look at or an LDAP attribute we should be using instead?


Battery Trickle Charging, good or bad?

What are the side effects of using apps that trickle charge battery. App like "Battery Doctor". It charges around 30-50 (varies with device) mins after battery is fully charged, which results in a bit longer battery backup as I found out. But is that harmful for battery health? Like damaging the battery? Or should I charge normally up to the device says "Fully Charged"?


Any way to reduce the frequency of searching for a signal

My fiancee just got my old SGS2 when I got my new N5. The problem that she's having is that there is no cell reception at her work. And because of this, her phone is constantly searching for a signal all day long, and by the time she leaves work and gets into an area of reception the phone is dead. I've told her to just turn it off or put it in airplane mode, but she usually forgets. I know I could set something up with tasker, but that sounds like a pain, and I don't really want to pay for on app she'd hardly use. phone is SGH T989. I believe she's on 4.2.something. Really what I'd like to be able to do is just have the phone not try so hard to find a signal when there isn't one available. I looked and didn't really see a system setting for this. Is there maybe an app that someone can recommend that would work?


So when I first set up my phone I selected the option to synch my contacts/app data/etc to google. Now I've tried rooting my phone but I've run into some issues with it. I want to do a clear data/factory reset but I don't want to lose all my contacts. I've looked in my phone settings and it says that google last synched my contacts 1 day ago. The thing is, I can't see any of my phone contacts in my gmail. I've looked under 'Other Contacts' and even 'Starred Android' but there is nothing there. Has google actually synched my contacts? Do the contacts show up in gmail or are they saved somewhere else? I want to make absolutely sure that my contacts are stored somewhere safe before doing a factory reset.


Widgets of installed apps do not appear in list

I just bought my father a chinese phone, seems to be working great except after I install an app, it does not appear in the widgets list.   I have tried several apps (Wifi Manager, Gsam Battery monitor) on several launchers (Default, Zeam, GO Launcher EX). I even set English instead of Hungarian, nothing helped.   The default widgets (Bookmarks, Calendar, Gmail, etc) are in the list. Is there some setting I am missing?


Need an advanced Android torrent client

I'm looking for an advanced torrent client for Android with the following features:   * remote access via browser (I want to control my android box from my PC browser)   * torrent time scheduler (I want to specify in which hours the torrent must be downloaded) I've searched a lot, but all the torrent clients for Android are identical and offer the same basic features. Anyone can suggest me a torrent client with these features or a workaround to obtain them with any torrent client?


apps removed are still creating folders in android

Folders/files which are deleted are being re-created on my SD card. Not sure which app is re-creating it(or is it Android which is recreating, how can I confirm which app) I delete them, but these come back after sometime /storage/sdcard0/Movies/PicassoLib/   /storage/sdcard0/Music/PicassoLib/   /storage/sdcard0/z7logs/many.zip files   about phone screenshot is attached. Any help to make sure its not created again will be helpful. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/mkDBF.png)


Disable LiveWare manager

I have rooted my Sony Ericsson Neo V by downgrading to .42 and using Zergrush, without unlocking the boot loader. Now I want to remove the LiveWare service. NoBloat and similar apps don't show it. How can I delete or at least disable this serivce?


What is the difference between CMDA, GSM, P1000L. and P1000N?

I'm looking to root (cyanogenmod) a Galaxy Tab I have lying around. Looking on the CMG site, I see that there are 4 different versions: **GSM** , **CDMA** , **P1000L** , and **P1000N**. What are the differences between these? And how can I tell what version my tablet has?


How do I set mp3s as ringtones on ICS?

I just upgraded my Nexus-S to Ice Cream Sandwich, I can't find the option to set mp3s as ringtones for my contacts? what am I missing?


Does the default email app support IMAP?

Does the default email app in Android 2.2 support IMAP rather than just POP?


Wildcards in proxy bypass list

My LG LS840 Viper 4G LTE (Sprint) recently upgraded to 4.0/ICS. Under 2.3/GB the proxy settings had been disabled entirely, but I am now able to set up per-network proxy settings for the various WiFi networks I attach to. Except— Is there a way to add wildcards to the proxy bypass list? On (say) “Work WiFi” I can add `example.com` to the proxy bypass list, but not `*.example.com`. If any of the entries in the list have an asterisk, the Save button is disabled. Is this a limitation in Android, or one which Sprint & LG have imposed on me? Is there a work-around? ETA: A coworker running into a similar issue wit Cyanogenmod suggested `.example.com` (leading dot, no asterisk); this work-around works for him, but my phone rejects this form as well.


Forgot security lock pattern on Jelly Bean device with Wifi and 3G data turned off

I forgot my security lock pattern and my Wifi and 3G connections are switched off. I can hard reset the phone (Galaxy Nexus) from recovery mode, but that would wipe all my data. ADB is also turned off so I cannot recover my data unless there is a way to turn on ADB while the phone is locked. I understand that ClockWorkMod recovery turns ADB on automatically when it is installed.   * Do I need to root the phone to install ClockWorkMod?   * If yes, can I root the phone while it is locked?   * Is there any other way to recover the data from the phone before I reset it?


What are the pros and cons of selling rooted androids for resale "as-is" to the general public?

For my question, let me give some background. My business is to data clear phones and tablets. I've been tasked with research into rooted devices. I have a very basic grasp of this concept. I think what I've found is that rooted devices can be 'unrooted' but only if one knows what rooted it originally. I've found this: You’ll have to use either a terminal emulator or ADB. Here are the commands to uninstall it: mount -o remount,rw /system rm /system/app/Superuser.apk Would that be a good way to remove the root from all cells across the board? Specifically what I need to know is what do rooted devices mean to the cell phone data clear industry? Is there user data in a rooted device after data clearing it manually?


how can I stop media scanning?

I have a LG L7 mobile. From 2 days ago I have a serious problem with scanning media files. I turn on my mobile and scanning media files started scanning. after that scanning media files completed it started again and again and until know it is scanning. I do not know is it a hardware or software problem? what I have to do? please help me.


Can a phone without a gyroscope measure angles sufficiently?

It seems that a gyroscope sensor is currently not so common amongst Android devices. But does an accelerometer (in conjunction with the compass?) provide enough accuracy to measure angles (tilt, yaw) with high precision?


Can receive but cannot send SMS on SGS3, help me debug with logcat?

For a couple months now (during which time I've tried ~20 ROMs), I can receive & make calls fine, receive & send emails fine, sync fine, everything is fine except I cannot send SMS. I've tried HandCent but it didn't work either. I have 15 seconds of logcat I can't understand at all - can someone help? And is this the best way to isolate the problem or should I be trying something else? (click image to enlarge) ![logcat /dev/log/system](http://i.stack.imgur.com/TD8O8.png) _Edited to add confusing APN logcat messages._ ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/JQrjm.jpg) Why does it want to get Neighboring Cell IDS? There are hundreds or thousands of messages where it tries but gets denied. Is this like a worm attempt being blocked? ![enter image description here](http://i.imgur.com/KbdSvGCl.jpg) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/SRJIg.jpg) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/hrlLM.jpg) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/7eIxh.jpg) With those APN=null messages, does that confirm your concerns about it being an APN issue after all?


I.Robot 7180 ICS OS4.0 tablet stucked loading in the black screen with android logo showing. How to make this work again?

My I.Robot 7180 ICS OS4.0 tablet was drained, when charged i tried to open it again but it was only stucked loading in the black screen with android logo showing. How to make this work again?


Why can't music players find my audio files?

On my Nexus 4, there's a folder called `/sdcard/Music/` (or just `/Music` when browsing the phone's storage; Windows 7 calls it `Computer\Nexus 4\Internal storage\Music`) and I've put a lot of songs in there but **the music player doesn't see any of my songs.** Why can one app (the file manager, and e.g. Dropbox) see the files, but not another app (Play Music, Apollo, Jukefox)? **Notes:**   * LG Nexus 4 16GB, unlocked, with CyanogenMod 10.1   (nightly build 20130212 because nothing _more stable_ is available but there are no crashes.)   * The songs are stored in the path format `/sdcard/Music/Artist/Album/Song title.mp3` (simply because that's how they're stored on my media drive).      * `Computer\Nexus 4\Internal storage\Music\Eagles\On the Border\1 Already Gone.mp3`     * `Computer\Nexus 4\Internal storage\Music\Kashmir\The Good Life\10 Kiss me goodbye.mp3`     * `Computer\Nexus 4\Internal storage\Music\Christina St眉rmer\Freier Fall\1 Geh nicht wenn du kommst.mp3`   (yes there's a Chinese character in there and I don't know why; it's a German ü _(umlaut u)_ on my original Windows media drive)   * I know that the songs are present and that they work because the CyanogenMod File Manager shows them and I can play them individually. _They do exist!_   * Running Rescan SD as suggested below didn't make the files appear in any of the player apps.   * I'm fairly certain there are no `.nomedia` files: The CyanogenMod File Manager doesn't display files that begin with a `.` (I renamed an existing TXT file and it promptly disappeared :)) but I used the Root Browser Lite to look through `/Music` and subfolders -- the only match I found was the one I had renamed, and I have deleted that now.   * My Windows pc at work couldn't see the files either, but after unplugging/replugging the USB it now can see+open+play the files. (I've now revised this question to remove the Windows part.)   * I'm still mystified by the fact that file-browser apps see the files but music-player apps don't.


Home, Search, back buttons in LG Optimus black not working

In my 2 year old LG Optimus black the home, back and search buttons have stopped working. I am on 2.3.4 version of android. I have now installed an app called 'Button Savior' and managing to use the phone.I have rooted the phone recently to install the above mentioned app What I would like to know is if the problem I am having is a H/W problem or something to do with the OS or a patch that can be fixed. If so, how ?


Is there an Android video chat client that displays video stream and text messages at the same time?

I'm looking for a video chat app for Android, but I'm unable to find one that can display the video stream and text messages at the same time, it's either one or the other. I tried for example Google Hangouts and Skype and both have this problem. Screen estate should not be problem since it would be used on a tabled with external keyboard Is there another app in the market that allows this? If possible I would like also to be able to call Windows clients.


Can't have G,E,3G,H+ in the network bar (thus no internet connection unless on wifi)

I have a new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo, I have a question. Since I bought it 2 days ago, the internet connection is fine (with or without wifi) and it shows either G/E/3G/H+ symbol. But, I once get into a basement (which I got no signal), and then, when I came out (this morning), the internet network coverage shows no symbol. What I did wrong? I might accidentally pressed something unconsciously since I am new to this device (and android smartphone generally). The signal bar (aside G,E,3G,H+ symbol) shows full bar, though. Thanks. (I haven't call my service provider, since it might be device problem) Additional notes :   * On : Wifi, Vibrate, Screen Rotation, Mobile Data, Multi Window, Smart Stay, Sync   * Off : GPS, BT, Blocking Mode, Power Saving, Screen Monitoring, Wifi Hotspot, S Beam, NFC, Air View, Hands-free mode, Smart pause, Smart scroll, Airplane mode   * Android version : 4.3


How to force the mobile data (3G/4G) connection on a single app like Google voice recognition?

When an android phone is connected by both wifi and mobile data (3G/4G), it will preferentially use wifi since this saves battery and mobile data bandwidth. However, my mobile connection is more reliable than my wifi, and there are some apps that use only a small amount of data but which I want to operate reliably. Google voice recognition is the primary example. My understanding is that each app has it's own preferred connection type (almost always set to wifi) at the level of the operating system, but that this setting is not not available to the user. How can I change an app's preference to mobile data? If necessary, I am open to solutions that only work for Google voice recognition (e.g. a buried user option).


Bluetooth car audio with track data

I have a Droid 3 and a 2012 Toyota Camry which offers bluetooth support. Currently I find the only app that will display track information on the screen of the Camry's stereo is the default Android music player. Winamp and others don't seem able to do this. Is this a limitation of Android? Or are there other apps that I do not know about that have the ability to transfer track information to the car stereo?


Google Now screen is blank (Nexus 7, Android 4.2)

I've got a Nexus 7 upgraded to Android 4.2. When I swipe up from the home button to launch Google Now I just get a blank screen with a search bar at the top. I don't see the "Get Google Now" screen shown here or any options to add new cards. ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/M3dvg.png) How can I go about getting the Google Now setup screen?


Console text editor

Is there any vi/vim/pico/nano console build for android or any other editor which I can use in remote interactive `adb` shell. I don't need GUI at all. I've seen Vi IMproved Touch and it's a nice example of editor which doesn't seems to have a console version which I need so much.


How do I re-enable the stock Gallery on Samsung S2 running ICS?

I accidentally pressed the disable button on the stock gallery instead of the `Force stop` button. In `Settings > Apps`, the aplication moved to the end of the list of apps and says it's `Disabled`. The only non-greyed out button is `Uninstall Updates`. I have tried this several times, but it does not rectify the issue. I believe the phone was autoupgraded from Gingerbread to ICS a long time ago if that is relevant. I have Quickpic installed, but there are no defaults selected.


Samsung Galaxy S3 will not reboot

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3. For the last couple of days, it has been freezing quite regularly. I had to hold the power button and reboot, sometimes more than once. The last time I tried this, the device would not reboot. It turns on, shows the S3 logo, vibrates, and keeps the LED constantly blue. However, it does not get any further than the Samsung logo. It just keeps the blue notification light on and the Samsung logo slowly flashes blue. Can someone help with this?


Wifi passwords were not restored on a new device

I got a new galaxy nexus phone running 4.2.2 and I noticed my WiFi passwords were not restored to this device. I skipped the account login upon first start, but added it later on. Am I missing something? I'm pretty sure my passwords were automatically synced when I got a nexus 7 tablet last year. Many thanks for helping with this.


T-Coil mode in Android

As I am a user of wearing a hearing aid ( _profoundly deaf since birth_ ) and was talking to someone in the support group for the deaf, and T-Coil mode functionality was mentioned in regards to talking on the phone. This made me wonder if that is an add-on software support or actually built- into telephony. It is built-in to my hearing aid. I have seen a similar question about it here but looks like its available on certain phones. Admittedly have not tried it, but would love to know if there is a setting for it.


Can I get rid of an unwanted acronym?

Apparently "ESCO" is an acronym for something, however "esco" is a quite common Italian word. For some reason the native keyboard seems to prefer the acronym to the word, usually having it as default, and sometimes not even giving the word as an alternative. Can I either remove the acronym, or at least force the word to have more priority? (system is CM 10.2.1, Android 4.3.1)


New hangout indicator meanings

I have started using hangouts now that it has merged in with all my sms messages and it's cool. However i was wondering if someone could explain the indicators that show up at the bottom left of the screen to me? I currently know:   * TinyPortrait(transparent) = current point user has read to   * Dots (...) = user is typing Unknown   * TinyPortriat(Solid) = i thought this might mean they are up to date, but considered it could be that they are watching the screen?   * Small Phone Icon = No idea what this means. Are there any others?


Sending email to multiple recipients

I need to use my Note 10.1 to send an email to multiple recipients in the cc or bcc field. But it seems I cannot copy and paste the contacts which are automatically put into the 'to' field. Gmail in android also seems to allow only 250 contacts to be emailed at the same time. Is there a way to copy and paste the contacts from the 'to' field into the 'cc' field? And send more than 250 emails at the same time? Thanks.


/sd-ext gets suddenly remounted read only during work

I have an HTC Desire with cyanogenmod 7.2 (with pdroid patch) and with an partitioned microSD card (first: FAT, second: ext3). The second partition gets automatically mounted read/writeable as `/sd-ext` as it should be. I'm using S2E to store my apps and the app data on this ext3 partition. The `mount` command shows me that the ext3 partition is not only mounted to `/sd-ext` but also to `/data/app` and `/data/data`. All of them are mounted read/writeable. My first question: Is it normal and secure that multiple directories are bound to the same partition? Are there no conflicts? In the beginning everything worked fine. I could install and use my apps without problems. But after a while more and more apps begun to crash and I always had to restart my phone to get rid of those crashes again. I discovered that the crashes where caused by a read only data partition. In fact all the directories `/sd-ext`, `/data/data`, and `/data/apps` where suddenly mounted read only. My second question: Why does Android sometimes remount my ext3 partition in read only mode while I work with my phone?


Is there a way to turn off the ringer notification when switching between profiles using Llama?

Basically, I have Llama set up to set my phone to vibrate when I get to work and set my phone to ringtone when I get home. But whenever a profile change occurs, a ringer notification occurs along with it. So for example, when I get home, the profile changes to ringtone mode and along with that, the phone makes a sound. Similarly, when I get to work, the profile changes to vibrate mode and the phone vibrates. Is there a way to turn this off? I'm using a galaxy s3 if that matters.


Not able to know to which SIM sms was received

**Short Description:** I am using JellyBean in a dual SIM featured phone. I am using Go SMS software also standard Messaging also I used. I find it peculiar to know that there is no such feature to know to which SIM an SMS was received. **Detailed Issue:** I am using XOLO A1000 Dual SIM phone which is running in JellyBean. I am using two SIM cards one is by Aircel and another is by Airtel who are two different service providers in India. In my inbox (threads of SMS) either using Messaging app or by Go SMS app all SMS are stored by senders. Now my problem is when I receive a new spam SMS I am not able to know to which SIM that SMS was sent to. To my SIM1 or to my SIM2. Both the apps doesn't show any marking to distinguish that. I even checking 'Message Details' it doesn't contain destination number detail. This is important if I need to file complaint against spamming. Any help will be much appreciated. This is basic required feature but I wonder why I am not able to help myself, I even Googled it and found nothing.


How to install a custom keyboard in Android?

I read this article which says that I can "can install any custom keyboard as the default keyboard on Android". How can I do that? Does it require rooting?


Is it possible to type accented letters using the Galaxy S English keyboard?

I have a Galaxy S, and my locale is English (UK). Is it possible to type accented letters, such as **é** to a textfield using the keyboard? If yes, how? edit: I know I can use swype but please don't recommend it because my native language is not supported by Swype and it's really not comfortable to use swype in my case


How to browse files on a Motorola Defy (Android) with ubuntu 10.04?

I want to browse files on my mobile with ubuntu.


Will Google play store auto update in future if I install latest store APK manually for now?

I'm desperately waiting for play store to update to 4.9.13, now it's been three weeks since update release and I'm losing control now. I want to ask that for now if I update play store manually with the latest APK from android police website, will I receive next update as an OTA or will I have to update it manually? And will there be any problem if I install play store update manually with APK? Thanks in advance!


Virtual SMB directory on sdcard

I have a Moto G with only 16 gigs of storage. It doesn't accept external sd cards. Therefore, I store some data on my phone and some on my networked drive, at home. This can be annoying because a lot of apps on Android allow you to view only local files (sdcard/). I can however, browse shared network directories (smb://) using other apps like ES File Explorer. Is there an app that would create a virtual directory on your sd card that would enable you to view network resources with apps that don't natively support this? I am rooted. Thanks.


How to renew Google Play Access All Access from an Android?

I got the 30 days free trial for Google Play Music, but cancelled it. I'd like to renew it. How can I? I can't find a way. Here's an image: ![screenshot](http://oi60.tinypic.com/a2g7wn.jpg)


What is the default chinese font in Android?

What is the default Chinese font in Android and where are they stored so that I can get the font files?


Download notification not showing after factory reset

I have an Asus Zenfone 5. Usually when I am downloading a file, my mobile will show the download in the notification pane. After performing a factory reset on the device it is not showing the download notification. I think the built in download manager is damaged after factory reset. How can I fix it?


fulltext search txt and html

I want a full text search File manager for my Nexus 7. Lifehacker writes about ES but after trying it out, it doesn't do full text search What would be your choice? I have mostly .txt and .pdf files (also some .tex but that would classify as plain text I guess). I Searcher but it doesn't do full text. As of now, it seems that **evernote** is the only way to get full text search on your notes. (Via putting my txt in there, and buying premium to gett their _search within attachements_ -feature.)


softbricked sgh-i337 at&t with 4.4.2 ota update

I have a sgh-i337 at&t usa GPe recently updated OTA, I tried to format my rom so I could patch my kernel and threw everything at it but the kitchen sink to clear the memory but could not get it cleared. Then I looked around and found out about the write protect issue on the bootloader from at&t and verizon. (chattr +i /boot/system.tar.md5) It's not difficult to figure out what they did. Yes I installed a recovery, even dd if=/usr/recovery.img of=/dev/mmc??0p21 (i forget the dev layout, but it was the recommended). Because of the block, nothing worked. Needless to say I am softbricked right now with all the user data deleted. I did back up in kies but it is asking me for a number I never saw. Is there a patch for fixing the at&t immutable bit on the bootloader if phonetop is borked? My main goal is to apply this patch -> https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=67406 Is there a download that will help me launch my phonetop? I'll take a working phonetop for now. We know the bootloader and system files are just fine... odin output -> i.stack.imgur.com/pmIuL.png I found this http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359090 But doesn't help much without a phonetop, but somebody might of made it in though it's not a real root unless you can clear the rom boot sector.


SGS3 LTE (GT-i9305T) Set preferred network type

Looking for a way to perform the function equivalent to: `*#*#4636#*#*` \--> 'Phone Information' --> 'Set preferred network type' Because above code is not working on my both phones SGS3 LTE (GT-i9305 and GT-i9305T) The article Change WCDMA to GSM automatically is for SGS2 and it doesn't work for SGS3. Are there any alternatives?


Telegram shows contacts from different phone?

Recently I installed Telegram on my SGS3, and surprising the Telegram's concocts shows me the contacts from my father's phone!!!! My father has SGS2. By the way my SGS3 "Contacts to Display " option is set up to show gamil account,,,,which none of my father's lists are there Any reason for that ? Thanks


Possibly a trojan named "SuperUser [UID]"?

SuperUser is prompting for access for something named "SuperUser [UID]" Why would the app SuperUser prompt for access for itself? Could it be a trojan with almost the same name as SuperUser?


Android phone memory used by unknown pictures and videos

I am using a Samsung Galaxy grand which ha 8 GB of phone memory. It has become slow over the months, so finally I realized that it is time to organize all the media files into the sd card so that the phone memory is freed facilitating a more agile smartphone. However, even after moving all the known pictures in my mobile to the sd card, the storage page in settings shows that there is still 672MB of phone memory being used by pictures and videos. How do I free this space?


usb otg thermal printer interface to android tab with usb device

I have printer with USB OTG capability which I want to use with my Android Tab (as USB device). Is this possible -- and if so, will it work for all Android versions from 2.3 up? Is there any driver needed for this communication?


Why are animations from an Animated PDF not showing?

I am going to prepare PDF presentation, with some basic animations, using LaTeX. A classic example can be found here. I am able to view animations only when I view the PDF from my PC. No animations are showing while the viewing the PDF in Android. Is it a problem of my device (i.e., LG Optimus L5 with Ice Cream Sandwich) or does Android itself not support this? (e.g., some restrictions like opening a .zip attachment). I am using Adobe Reader version 10.3.2, build 67615; it shows the images but not animations, while other readers like Polaris Office and Kindle Reader are unable to show the images also. Could someone explain why this is? Am I missing something? How can I view these animations?


Haptic Feedback with Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy mini 2

How can I turn off vibrations when I long press on start screen (to add a widget, etc.) or in Opera mini when long press on a link?


Largest HTC Desire SD card?

My phone keeps telling me that my storage is low and I barely have any apps on my phone because it tells me this at least three to four times a day. I downloaded this app and moved all my apps (which is a total of three- not including this one) to my SD card and it still keeps telling me that my storage is low. So I deleted some pictures and all my messages. But it keeps telling me the same thing. And I was wondering if I could get a bigger SD card. Mine is a 8 gig. I also was wondering if I can get a new SD card, what is the biggest SD card for my Desire? If I do get a new SD card, can I transfer all my stuff from my old SD card to the new one? Thanks for the help in advance! :)


Can I generate a QR code for a contact?

I'm pretty sure I remember someone showing me a tool they were using to generate QR codes for individual contacts on their Android. Is there an app that does this either specifically for contacts or for arbitrary content?


How to connect to adhoc wifi on Nokia XL

Is there a way I can connect Nokia XL phone to adhoc wifi created using my laptop. I've had Nokia 900 which connected & Nokia N8 connects to the same wifi hotspot while none of Samsung (Android) devices do. How about Android powered Nokia XL? Please share your experience if you have a workaround. Thanks


Google Photos Auto Backup Exclude folder not working

I set the Auto-Backup in Google Photos to everything but my Whatsapp folder and somehow it also does a Backup of it and know I have so many images that I don't want in my cloud. Is there a way to fix that? I've tried selecting the folder, then unselect it again from "My Device" and restarting the phone but it seems that it doesn't work. I have a Nexus 5


Not finding location on LG Optimus U

Hey everyone. I'm a complete Android newb but computer poweruser, so I found this site based on experience with StackOverflow, ServerFault, etc. Go easy on me please. :) I just got an LG Optimus U with US Cellular. In the pull-down menu I have GPS enabled (the satellite-looking thing with the beams), but when I open Google Maps and click the compass button, it says "Waiting for location" for a while and then says my location is temporarily unavailable. Can anyone give me some recommendations on other things to check?


I can not install an aplication because I got the "app not installed" error

I have tried to install wolfram alpha but I got the "app not installed" error, and I do not understand the reason, i have read that i should delete the **smdl2temp1.asec** but it does not exist on my phone. I also tried, with ES explorer, to delete all archives in relation with wolfram alpha and reinstall the app, but i got the same error. I need help as soon as posible please.


What RUU do I need for my HTC phone?

I would like to download the RUU for my phone but I can't figure out which one to get. There are several options on sites like shipped-roms.com. Can you help me figure this out? The phone is a HTC Desire (GSM). Here is some additional information.               Android version     2.2          Baseband version     32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27          Build number     2.29.405.2 CL263770 release-keys          Software number     2.29.405.2      And here's some info from the HBOOT menu.               BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-ON     HBOOT-0.93.0001     MICROP-051d     TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101     RADIO-5.11.05.27      First of all, do I pick the Bravo or the Desire link at the website? I know that Bravo was the codename of HTC Desire before it was released, but then why are there two categories? And why does it say BRAVO in the HBOOT menu? Bravo: http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo Desire: http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Desire If I look at the baseband version in the Desire group I find these two.               RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_ARA_2.32.415.3_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157343_signed.exe          RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.14_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_224699_signed.exe      What's the difference between ARA and WWE? Is that Arabic and World Wide English? What about European sold devices with Scandinavian (and English) localization? Also the 2.29.405.14 seems to be a too high number, or highly developed version that may not be available in my region. The highest update number I have been offered to install is 2.29.405.5 and it was 4.82 MB (incremental update?). There are many more options in the Bravo group. There are special versions for Vodafone and other operator specific versions. My phone is not re-branded and is not locked to any network operator. The ones that I most likely would need (in the Bravo group) are these two:               RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_159811_signed.exe          RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.2_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_151783_signed.exe      Do I really have to match the baseband version and the build number? Can I get a higher build number even if it is a different radio version? Will it work? Is radio version something you can upgrade?... **Long version short...**   1. Do I have a Desire or a Bravo?   2. Do I have to match the baseband version and the build number?   3. Will the WWE releases include Scandinavian languages or only English?


Sending calls to voicemail when I am in a meeting

If my aCalendar, or any calendar for that matter, has an appointment, I would like the phone to recognize that I am in a meeting and the call then vibrates or is silent etc. For instance:   * If I am in church, I want the phone to register this and then direct the call to voice mail.    * If I am in a meeting, I would like the option to have calls come through or go to voicemail.  I do not want a blanket approach, but I would like to be able to set this on a meeting by meeting basis. I have looked at the Llama app and may try to Tasker app, but there must be something built into the phone that will allow this.


copying music, pictures and movies from a galaxy s 4g to the pc

My daughter would like to copy (not transfer) her songs, pictures and a movie she has on her Galaxy S 4 G cell phone over to our PC. How can she do this?


How can I use external modem for voice calls on Android tablet?

My tablet doesn't support calling/messaging function by default and also it doesn't have an app for that by default. Is it possible? In my case I use Micromax Infinity P275 tablet and Huawei E1732 modem. ICS is my OS. I can connect to the internet with that modem.


Repeat notifications for users on-call?

For people who are on-call and use android phones. What's the best way to repeat notifications until acknowledged? If an alert comes through at 4AM I may not hear one beep. But it would be nice if the phone just kept beeping until I acknowledged it. Is there a way to do this without an extra app?


What needs to be set up in an Android device from another region for a Russian user in Russia, and how?

We've got a Samsung Galaxy S from another region (China or Korea). What needs to be set up in it for a Russian user in Russia?


Facebook Messenger always crashing

I have a Dell Venue 8 tablet with Android 4.4.2. Today the Facebook Messenger application started to crash whenever I try to open it. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/POHkI.png) The crash doesn't happen in my phone (a Moto G running Android 4.4.4 and the same version of the FB messenger). From what I understand, libhoudini.so is the ARM emulation layer (this tablet is a x86 device). No other apps (not even the main Facebook app) seem to present the problem. I tried cleaning its cache/data and uninstalling/reinstalling it but didn't work. What else besides resetting the device can I try?


LG-Ally won't charge

My LG Ally is out of battery and won't charge at all. I know the outlet is working. It's charged in the past just fine.. I gave it like 30 minutes plugged in, and power wouldn't do anything. No type of light or indicator.


Can i mount loopdevice in Android?

I have rooted my android phone and get a shell thr adb. I wanna mount a ROM image in android. But I always fail:   mount -o loop /sdcard/myimage.img /mnt   mount: can't setup loop device: No such file or directory


Missing icons at the bottom of the home screen with TouchWiz

My son has recently got a Samsung Galaxy Ace android phone. Somehow he has managed to remove three of the four icons that are normally at the bottom of the screen ( typically the green icon for making a call, the contacts icons etc ). The bottom screen has now only one button a blue box with four small white squares in it. How do I get the missing buttons back? To be specific the buttons that have gone are "Phone", "Contacts" and "Messaging". Instead of being on the bar at the bottom of the screen they are now on the wallpaper with all the other icons.


Motorola Admiral Set Date not functioning properly

I am working on an application that does some work once per day. As part of the testing process for applications that use this functionality I generally go into Settings->Date & Time and turn off automatic. Then press Set Date and jump the day forward by one or two, so that I can simulate a day passing and see that my application acts appropriately. On this device (Motorola Admiral) when I press Set Date I do get the date picker dialog, just as expected. However when I select a date and press the set button this date doesn't seem to get stored correctly. Sometimes the line underneath "Set Date" which shows what the date is set for will get updated correctly and show the date that I've just entered. But other times it will just stay displaying the current date. And in either case if I back out of the settings the system still things that it is the current date, rather than the date that I've just entered. Can anyone shed some light on what I need to do in order to be able to properly set the date manually on this device?


Keeps loading on startup

My Samsung Galaxy Gio keeps loading when I turn on my phone. I've installed a custom rom, in the recovery mode, and I think I did something wrong. I don't know what to do, because the only thing I see is the startup screen. How to fix this? This is my only phone, so I have to fix this quickly. Can someone please help me?


Can I safely downgrade an encrypted Asus Transformer TF101 from 8.6.5.21 to 8.6.5.19?

I want to root my encrypted Asus Transformer TF101 (Firmware 8.6.5.21; Serial B80...) and install a custom ROM. I read that the only way to do this is by downgrading to stock 8.6.5.19 and then using Razorclaw. I know that using tablet encryption with Custom ROMs is a big no-no, so I will have to wipe my data (factory reset). However I do wish to keep some application Data (such as save games) to which I only have access via root. So my question is, can I:   1. Safely(!) downgrade to 8.6.5.19 on my encrypted tablet   2. root   3. backup   4. unencrypt the tablet (factory reset)   5. install custom ROM or do I have to:   1. factory reset (losing all my precious data)   2. downgrade to 8.6.5.19   3. root   4. install custom ROM **Update:** I found out that Asus already includes an app which allows to save application data without root (aptly named "App Backup"). So I will go with the second option. I'll leave the question open though as I still don't know if I could have downgraded without doing a factory reset.


What folders should I backup to my computer

I have a SGS2 with ICS. The phone is rooted. I use Titanium Backup Pro for backup, but that only backups to the phone itself, so if the phone is stolen or lost those backups are gone as well. I have SSHDroid installed, and yesterday I made a backup of the sdcard folder to my home server using rsync. Now I would like to know if there are other folders that have data in them that I miss. I don't necessarily need a full backup of the phone, don't know if that's useful. I just want all user data safe. So is there something that I'm missing? If so, what folders should I backup as well?


OpenVPN with Android 2.3.x - security concerns

I need to use my Android 2.3.x phone to access an OpenVPN server. I have CM 7 with built in support for OpenVPN and tun. My main concern is that I don't know where to put the keys in. If my phone gets in the wrong hands, I'm leaving the keys out in the open and I can't have that. If I had an ICS phone, I'd have full file system encryption and I'd be safe(r). So is there an alternative or some technique I'm not aware of that can store the certificates and the key securely on the phone?


Does Google publish search trends for the Android market?

Does Google publish the searches on the Android market? Is there any way to see top searches or anything?


AirPlay like app for the Video-out on Galaxy Nexus

I am trying to get the video out on the Galaxy Nexus to do something other than mirroring. In a perfect world I want to do something similiar to the iPhone's AirPlay, but instead of streaming the video to an AppleTV it just pushes the video to the video out accessed by the MHL cable. I would be alright with mirroring if I could lock the phone and it would still play video through the video-out, but to my knowledge that hasn't been accomplished pointing to this post and this post over at XDA Developers. I know Android has the capabilities because of Motorola's webtop software but I'm wondering if there is a hardware issue involved too because if it's solely hardware there no reason why there couldn't be a viable solution to my problem. Any ideas?


Radio without the headset

**Is it possible to hear the radio without connecting the headset?** I know the headset acts as an antenna. However, it would be great if I can just put the phone on the coffee table and listen to the radio without being physically connected to it via a headset. I am using Samsung Galaxy 2.


Webpage not loading in the Android browser

I was checking out my website using the default Android (2.3.4) browser and the link to one of my PDFs is not loading and returns a "Web page not available" error. The URL http://www.ericperrets.info/Resume%20-%20Eric%20Perret.pdf . When I try it in Chrome or any other browsers on the desktop it load correctly. Any ideas why this is happening?


Will I damage my Android device by charging it using a generic microusb + car adapter?

I need a second charger and a car charger for my Evo 3D and the same for my wife's Nexus S, but I don't want to pay exorbitant prices for them. Will I fry or otherwise damage the devices using something like this couple with a cheap microUSB to USB cable priced about the same? Will the devices complain about using "unapproved" chargers and refuse to charge like some iPhone models do with some 3rd party chargers?


LockScreen Image

I have Samsung Galaxy S2 and I cut 480x800px lockscreen image, but when I try to set her, appear blue frames that can not afford to set her in full screen.How can I set 480 * 800 px image?


How do I take a shot without the volume display on screen?

How do I take a screenshot on my Samsung Galaxy 10.1 without the volume display showing on screen?