Incorrect Phone labels for Google+ contacts

On the Samsung Galaxy S3 contacts synced from Google+ will have their phone number labels garbled. In the following image you can see the three phone numbers associated with my contact. They are labeled (in swedish, english translation in parentheses):   1. **Arbete** (Work)   2. **Personsökare** (Pager)   3. **Annat** (Other). ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ZJR0t.png) In Google+ they are however labeled correctly, (swedish translation in parentheses):   1. **Home** (Hem)   2. **Mobile** (Mobil)   3. **Work** (Arbete) I've tried all I can think of to get the labels correct but no luck:   * Syncing with Google+   * Delete and re-add the contact.   * Changing the phone number labels in Google+ and re-syncing.   * Deleting cache and data from Google+ app.   * Deleting cache and data from Google Contacts Sync. Doing some Google searches yielded only one relevant link. Same problem, no solution. Does anyone know if this is a confirmed bug or is there a fix?


How can I purchase apps from the Amazon Appstore without downloading them?

I've been procrastinating on swapping out my full 2 GB SD card for a 16 GB one I have, so I can't install many apps at the moment. It's annoying to have to wait for a download and cancel the install that the Appstore attempts, and when updating other apps it only downloads one in the background (needlessly prolonging the experience, which leads to other issues). Is there any way I can buy an app, or add the Free App of the Day to "My Apps", without downloading and installing it? I can't just wait and do it another day, since the daily deal obviously won't apply then.


How do I install an app with system-rights on a non-rooted smartphone?

I would like to install logcat as system-app on a non-rooted phone. Is that possible (using adb without root-access)?


Full Backup of non-rooted devices (Android version 2.3.X and below)

This question is NOT a duplicate of this question but of an follow-up because the answers over there does not provided any solution for Android version 2.3.X and below. In that question - Full Backup of non-rooted devices, User `ryan-conrad` provided a solution for Android version for 4.X devices. Another user `sachin- shekhar` mention using the Odin but from my understanding, Odin is used for flashing and not backup and also many people feel that Odin is still not stable and it is not open source. Please note that the following requirements:               - Full backup of the phone     - No voiding the warranty     - No rooting before backup      So, are there any solution to perform Full backup for non-rooted Android version 2.3.X and below devices?


Is there a music player can display the song words and scrobble to Last.fm?

Currently, my favourite music player is Winamp for my HTC Incredible S. Because it supports scrobbling with the Last.fm app and syncs with my Winamp in PC. However, some of my mp3 files saved the song words and I can't find how to display those words (of the playing song) in Winamp. Likes the music player in iPod Touch / iPhone. Is there a music player that supports those 2 features? Thank you.


Programmatically speaking, how is Android set to be "unrooted" by default?

I am not asking what the process is to undergo doing it, but how it is programmed in the first place to prevent certain actions, such as: 1.Downloading to SD card from Google Play store. 2.Accessing/modifying files mounted on the /system directory, and such directories like that. 3.Modifying text, GUI components, etc. REALIZE that I am NOT asking for code, samples, etc., I just want to know the general idea of how this would be implemented in the source, i.e., hierarchial system, privilege blocking code on the GUI end, or possibly code running in a kernel process, etc.


How do you open an embedded hyperlink in a PDF on an Android device?

I have PDFs with hyperlinks (linking to other pages in the document as well as external websites) and would like to be able to use the links provided. The Adobe Reader app and other apps I've tried (VuDroid, droidreader, android PDF reader) don't have this functionality. I did find ezPDF which should work, but it is not free (only 99 cents). I am looking for a way to do this for free because this is for an app I am writing that will need to display a PDF. It will be much more appealing to the client - though still not perfect - if their users only have to download a free PDF reader, for example, to use with my app rather than requiring them to purchase a PDF reading app (even if it is only 99 cents).


auto move `/data/log` files to sdcard? or link it?

is there some way to automatically move `/data/log` files to sdcard? may be some application or shell script that we can run with a click of a button with super user mode on rooted device? or may be some application I cant find? or may be that folder could be linked directly to sdcard? how safe is that? reason: free up internal space (yes, I already have link2sd and almost everything is already at sdcard, less critical apps; the focus is `/data/log`) device model: samsung galaxy Y android: 2.3.6


Synchronize a folder in an Android device with a server folder

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Application for automatic synchronization of remote folders? How can I synchronize a folder in an Android device with a server folder? In other words, if in server a file is updated with the same name, then that file will also synchronize with the device.


Blocked but still shows "online" to blocked contact

Please can someone help! I blocked a contact on Whatsapp but I can still see his "last seen" timestamp (as it changes over time - its changed many times since blocking). He can also see mine. I tried blocking with another person to test and it worked fine. Why can't I block properly for the contact I really want to block?


How to install Play Store on Alcatel OT 979

I am switching from iPhone to Android. I do not speak Android/PC. I speak Apple. This has been a difficult transition, and I require a simple explanation (pretend I am 5 years old). My new Alcatel One Touch 979 did not have Android Market / Google Play installed. After much searching, I figured out how to get the application. I downloaded it - safely - and it was a very slow start, but now it only crashes. I tried three different platforms, each having the same outcome:   * Android Market 2.3.6.apk   * Google Play Store 3.5.16.apk and 3.8.16.apk The error message reads "Sorry! The application Google Play Store (process com.android.vending) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again." My only option is to force close. The phone is listed as a supported device on the Google Play help page. I suspect I'm accessing an incompatible version, but I just don't know - and there are so many versions from which to choose. When I log into my Google account via the laptop, I see my phone's application activity! I have a lengthy Orders list, but nothing has downloaded to the phone. To that end, when I review the "Device Manager" option in my account, nothing is listed, but when browsing the Play store and selecting applications, the compatibility indicator recognizes the phone and states whether the app is a match. How and what is happening?! The user manual for the phone is in a foreign language (Mandarin) with no English translation, so I cannot use it to troubleshoot. Here is some information about the phone:   * http://magazine.tcl.com/en/article.aspx?id=476   * https://deviceatlas.com/device-data/devices/alcatel/ot-979/3638583 The phone has Kernel version 2.6.35.7+SW2SVR@Android-Server #1. The Baseband version is BCM2155x_CustomerRel_SS_1_3_9_P3. I have no idea what any of this means, but I'm sharing in case it matters. The micro SD is a 4GB memory and the internal memory is 126MB. I have tried clearing the data and the cache. I have also tried a hard re-set, which reverts the phone back to its linguistic Beijing origins, and I needed assistance getting it to English language. I am out of ideas, except to wait for the iPhone 5S launch. I've only had the phone for 15 hours; I'm an Android infant newborn. My head is spinning, really. There _must_ be a kinder, simpler way to use the application store on this phone. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!


unable to connect laptop to cisco vpn when laptop is using tablet internet connection

I am facing an unusal problem. I tried searching but seems no earlier post is here addressing my problem. I am using 3G mobile data connection(SIM card) in my samsung galaxy tab 2. As you know android Jelly Bean has the feature of sharing the tablet's data connection via wifi tethering/hotspot. Now: I can connect to the internet easily from my acer laptop(windows 7) via the wifi tethering of my tablet. However, when i try to connect my laptop to my office vpn(cisco) using cisco vpn client, i get the error that the client is not able to connect to the vpn server. But if i connect my laptop to the internet via bluetooth modem of my nokia c7, then vpn connection is easily established. Is it something with the wifi tethering technology? Please help. The tablet itself can connect to vpn server using vpncilla for android. Please suggest.


Is there any software for Tablets to edit PDF or PS -files?

I am using Samsung galaxy tab 8.9. Assume you read your lecture materials with your tablet. You see a mistake. You would like to fix it. You are using Adobe reader tablet version. **Is there any software by which you can simply add text on PDF or PS -files?**


Problem installing skype

I am running android 4.1.1 on asus transformer tf300t. When trying to install skype using the google play, i am getting: unknown error 24 All other applications I am trying to install are working without any problem. I have no idea what to do, and I really need to have skype on my device. Any idea what to do about it? thanks


Galaxy S4 mini calender

I have bought new S4 mini. It works fine apart from my outlook calendar. I am unable to edit my calendar events from my phone. It works fine when I create an event from my phone but if I create an event from my PC that shows up in my phone but can't edit. Can anyone help me with this issue. Thanks


Bluestack - Can't login to game as keyboard doesn't show

In BlueStacks I'm trying to login to 8 Ball Pool (by Miniclip) but there's no way to type. The android keyboard doesn't show and my pc keyboard is not working at that point of the login. How can I log into this game?


4.3 Galaxy S4: how do I prevent keybaord backspace from deleting whole word?

I've just updated my Galaxy S4 (T-Mobile, in case that matters) from 4.2.2 to 4.3. Now when using the keyboard (default settings), if I get to the end of a word -- either strictly on my own or via one of its suggestions -- and then backspace, it deletes the whole word. Before, backspacing at that point deleted one character at a time. Often it's faster for me to correct a suggestion (or notice and fix a typo of mine) this way than to start over with that word. I'd like my phone to stop being so aggressive in cleaning up after me. I don't remember setting something for this in the previous version (though it's been a while). I've walked through the settings for the device and in Twitter and Messaging (the apps where I've noticed this behavior so far), but haven't found anything that seems relevant. I have not rooted my phone and don't plan to. Current settings, under Device -> Language & Input:   * Default: Samsung keyboard    * Samsung keyboard settings:      * predictive text: on      * auto replacement: off      * auto capitalization: on      * auto spacing: on      * auto punctuate: off    * Keyboard Swipe:      * SwiftKey Flow on     * Cursor Control off Aside from auto punctuate (which I turned off), these settings are as they came after the upgrade.


Read/Unread email option does not hold, reverts to Most Recent in Galaxy S3 4.1.1

I like to sort my email by read/unread on my Galaxy S3. I could set that option in the sort by before I upgraded to 4.1.1. It worked great before the upgrade. Now it just reverts back to the Most Recent (by date) option. I have to set it to sort by read/unread everytime I read my mail now. Any ideas how to set a sort option which will stick?


Is there a technical reason Android update story is so bad?

Is there a technical reason why Android phones general lag a lot behind the stable released version of Android? This applies to both new phones, for example a recent trip to the phone shop everything was 4.0 to 4.2.1, KitKat could not be seen. And also old phones, the girlfriend iPhone 4 had an OTA update to the latest OS, this is a July 2010 phone, whilst a July 2010 android is basically a paperweight. Presumably Android itself doesn't concern itself with the actual hardware, and thus talks to the OS via abstractions? I guess then the handset maker just provides the drivers for the specific hardware, thus I can't see the issue with pushing OTA updates if the ABI remains stable (my phone doesnt grow new hardware features)


Problems with syncing emails on Galaxy SIII

I recently did a software update to 4.3 and now my email account loads emails in as unread and I go in to mark them as read but within 5 minutes they change to unread and I get new noticiations. Can someone please tell me how to fix this problem.


unable to restore contacts after changing ROM

I have changed the ROM on my samsung galaxy Note 2 , i have installed the cyanohgen mod. i need to restore the contacts from my old sansung kies .sbp file backup onto the new CM rom


Swype dictionary keeps getting deleted

Every few weeks, when I go to type something, I find that the Swype dictionary has been deleted (or at least can't be accessed) for no apparent reason. This kills the 2 benefits of Swype: typing without lifting your finger, and predictive word completion (and correction). Without these 2 features, Swype becomes much harder to use, and I find I'm better off with the standard keyboard. So the question is, why is this happening, and is it possible to fix without re-installing Swype? (I've been able to fix this in the past by re-installing Swype, but that's a pain in the butt.)


Palm keyboard on Galaxy S3

I have a palm keyboard linked below and was hoping to use it with my S3 and iPad. I know S3 does not have infrared receiver and neither does the iPad. I tried to find hardware attachments but didn't find anything. http://kb.hpwebos.com/wps/portal/kb/na/keyboards/palmwirelesskeyboardp10946u/unlocked/home/page_en.html Is there anything someone can think of that I can do to make this keyboard work with these mobile devices? Of course, it has to be a relatively cheap solution. Otherwise I'm better off buying a new foldable bluetooth keyboard. Also, is it worth looking into Arduino at all for this?


Made hangouts handle my SMS. Any downside to disabling Messanging?

If I've made Hangouts handle my SMS, is there any downside to disabling the default Messaging app? Does anything rely on that app being enabled?


Mobile network not available- unlocked device

I'm with wind mobile ( a Canadian carrier). I bought a samsung galaxy s2 on Kijiji. The phone was locked to Bell. I used an online unlock service and unlocked it. To test if it was unlocked, i tried my friend's Rogers sim card and made a call. It worked fine. When i tried it with Wind Mobile sim card, it did not work. I hope my question is clear. anyways, Has anyone gone through this issue? anyone knows any solutions. Note: I rooted the phone and im running the latest Cyanogenmod (android 4.4.4) ]


How do i make a new album in the HTC Photos application?

I have an HTC Hero (with the Android 2.1 update). For the longest time, I've wanted to create new albums in the Photos application and can't for the life of me figure out how to do it. It has a bunch of default albums like "My Favroties" "All photos" and such. I just want to create my own albums so I can organize some pictures, like an album of all the pictures of my ridiculously cute niece. Anyone know how to do that? Or can suggest a better photo management application for Android 2.1?


Launcher crashes when unlocking my x touch tablet

When I unlock my tablet a "calendar has stopped working" message appears. After clicking "ok" I see another message "unfortunately launcher has stopped". How can I stop this happening?


Sending notifications from the desktop to an android device

I'd like to be able to be able to send alert from my PC to my phone, preferably via wifi. The only related app I found was Android Notifier, but it does the other way: android to PC.


SSH tunnel with two hops

I would like to build an ssh tunnel from my android device (call it A) on port MMM to a machine C on port NNN. HOWEVER, A and C are not directly connected. They are only connected through machine B (which is also running an ssh server). Finally, port NNN is only open locally on machine C (which is also running an ssh server). So, with openssh in unix, I can use the command line of ssh or the ProxyCommand argument in .ssh/config to archive this:               Host C-tunnel        HostName C        Port 22        Use username        IdentityFile ~/.ssh/myidentityfileforC.pem        ProxyCommand ssh -e none -i /.ssh/myidentityfileforB.pem username@B nc -w 120 %h %p 2> /dev/null      I can then set up a tunnel straight from my localhost to C:NNN (through the connection above). Is there an app for android that supports similar? I tried connectbot and ssh autotunnel. The later got close, as I could set up one tunnel from A to B and then another from A to C (through the tunnelled A->B connection), but initiating the latter brought both of them down. Setting up just the first tunnel and then using connectbot allows me to connect via ssh to C, but I cannot set up a port forward directly to C:NNN. Any suggestions? Is there a direct port of openssh I've missed?


Many apps doesn't start on HTC one x+

Some apps work fine on HTC one X+, but some gets blank screen and doesn't start. e.g. Google Chrome, co-pilot GPC - Google text-to-speech dies immediately. I have never rooted my phone and it's on AT&T network. I Have android version 4.1.1 Any clues? THanks


Install GApps onto HTC One w/ CyanogenMod 10.2 + ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.4.3

I'm currently trying to install the GApps onto my HTC One. I got CyanogenMod working using the installer app on the play store, but now I don't have any of the GApps. Help me? How can I install the GApps?


MMS images showing up as videos

For some reason when receiving pictures from people with iPhones, they sometimes show up as a video. The video is usually 20 seconds long with the first half blank (sometimes there is text depending on how the person sent the message) and the second half contains the picture (though it is really small). Any idea what is going on here? Googling didn't really turn up anything so I suspect this is only happening with the AT&T version of the Nexus One with MMS sent from AT&T iPhones or something. This has happened since 2.1-update1 when I first got the phone and still happens now (running 2.3.4 stock Google OS, unrooted). OK, I did find some other people with similar issues: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/android/thread?tid=0e35a68a13fb466f&hl=en http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/android/thread?tid=1b552b9e6595a79d&hl=en Does anyone know of a way to workaround this? It's really quite annoying. Even a bug number in Google's issue tracking system would at least give me some hope that this would get fixed.


Android app to add URL to my Google bookmarks

Is there any official app from Google to save URLs in Google bookmarks? I generally read a lot of articles and would like to save their URLs to Google bookmarks. But I can't find any official app from Google. I found this app, GBookmark, and it asked for permission for SID and LSID but failed to login.


How to open SD cards as a drive in Windows 7?

I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini with CyanogenMod 10 and I would like to connect its SD cards (internal and external) to my Windows 7 x64 machine as a harddisk drives via USB cable. Now when I connect S4 to PC it shows as portable device, but a lot of applications cannot work with that (i.e. Total Commander synchronize dirs). I tried uninstalling the devices drive from Device Manager, (I also checked " "delete the driver") but it always uninstalls and again reinstalls the same version of the driver.


Are these apps running active?

My phone: Xperia M with Jelly Bean 4.3 I've opened messaging, contacts, settings, whatsapp, hike and a game one by one. I thought these processes were closed when I exited from the apps by pressing 'back' button (This phone has three main buttons i the order namely Back, Home, Window Manager). But when I push 'window manager' I see all the apps that I've opened/closed previously. Now the questions are: # 1 Are those processes active? # 2 Are they consuming battery? # 3 Are they safe to leave them like that? Edit: For example I've opened these apps and closed them using 'back' key but when I press window manager I see these apps still there like this (image below). So are they running or just sitting there for easy access?   ![Android window manager](http://i.stack.imgur.com/5p6Nf.jpg)


Phone will not let me ENCRYPT

I want to encrypt my apps and personal data, such as passwords to email etc. If I have factory reset my phone (GS2sprint) and it is fully charged (over 90%) and plugged in. So I went to _Settings ->Apps->Security_, and from there to _Encrypt_ or _Encrypt SDCard_ \-- but it won't let me encrypt: The buttons are grayed out. Why won't it let me encrypt? I have a new file that I have not seen before which is sprint extention. It will not let me stop it and like I said after Hard Factory reset it still will not let me encrypt anything.


Sync Google contact photo to Android phone

I created a contact a while back of a friend, just her name and mobile number. Today I added her Gmail address to the phonebook in her contact card. When I go into Gmail Contacts I see her Google+ photo - How can I get my phone to sync that photo. FYI - We are not friends on Google+


Linux doesn't recognize Galaxy S 3

I've bought a Samsung Galaxy S 3 device today, but found out that I could not get my PC with Fedora 18 (Gnome 3) to recognize it (nothing happens when I plug it in). As file transfer etc is essential to me, this renders my device pretty much useless (I don't have an SD card slot on my PC at the moment). Android lets me choose how I connect though: as a "media device (MTP)" or a "camera (PTP)". Is there a way to simply access the storage on my phone from a Linux machine? It's pretty ironic because both my PC and my phone are actually running Linux, yet they can't communicate. For a large company like Google/Samsung there's pretty much no excuse for this, as Linux is quite popular nowadays, especially because Google already does most of its work on Linux. `lsusb`:               Bus 001 Device 002: ID 1058:0748 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. My Passport 1TB USB 3.0     Bus 002 Device 009: ID 04e8:6860 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd GT-I9100 Phone [Galaxy S II], GT-I9300 Phone [Galaxy S III], GT-P7500 [Galaxy Tab 10.1]     Bus 006 Device 002: ID 046d:c077 Logitech, Inc.      Bus 006 Device 003: ID 046d:c312 Logitech, Inc. DeLuxe 250 Keyboard     Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub     Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub     Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub     Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub     Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub     Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub     Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub      It would seem that the device is somehow recognized.


Stuck in Boot Loop

I have an Android Jelly Bean, DOPO m7088, and its stuck in a boot loop. I did the hard resetting, wipe my data and everything and its still stuck. I've been searching the internet for weeks and haven't found anything that would work. I'm a complete noob when it comes to fooling around with a tablet. >.<... I've came across a few threads suggesting flashing the rom. I would like to try it but how do I go about it? Or should I try something else. Oh, I've already reached out to the manufacturers and all they said is to reboot and restore to factory settings. Please can anybody help me?


Eroot World’s Strongest Root Tool: Scam or No Scam - That Is The Question?

**"Eroot (phone one key root tools) is a free android root tool which is developed by China root team. It is a new tool and become the World’s Strongest Root Tool. Currently the Eroot supports Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, SONY, HTC’s most models, the total number of models have more than 200 models. Root success rate in the industry leader."** Source: Android Groupon Things that are too good to be true usually are !! However is this a tool to stay away from or a legitimate product that every android enthusiast should keep by their side ? Anyone with experience of the above & can comment on its effectiveness, I would be very grateful.


Change Mac Address on Nexus 7 running 4.2.2

My question is: How do I change/spoof the mac address of my Nexus 7 so that the router sees the spoofed address and will not give an authentication error when connecting? I have done some looking around, and I have tried apps like this, ip link and if config, and editing my nvram.txt file, but none of these methods appear to work. Has anyone had any luck with this? My tablet is running the faux Kernel with KaosDroid if it helps.


Can I flash system.img.ext4 without unlocking bootloader or void KNOX warranty?

I understand that:   1. The secure boot process checks signature of bootloaders, kernel and rootfs, but not /system partition. The Samsung KNOX e-fuse is set to 1 when any signature is bad.   2. Tools such as _make_ext4fs_ can create custom system.img.ext4.   3. Odin and Heimdall are able to flash system.img.ext4 into the device. AFAIK, system.img.ext4 is not signed, so there is no way for the device to verify its integrity. If all are correct, we can change any file in /system partition. Rooting then becomes very easy. This my proposed way of rooting without voiding KNOX warrenty:   1. Unpack the stock system.img.ext4   2. Find any binary which is executed by init as root. Examples are _/system/bin/installd_ and _/system/bin/vold_   3. Patch the binary to plant a backdoor which can spawn us a root shell.   4. Repack the system.img.ext4. Hopefully the file size doesn't change.   5. Use Odin to flash the system partition only.   6. Boot. Secure boot shouldn't detect anything unusual, as it only checks bootloader, kernel and rootfs. ADB shell and then use our backdoor to get our root shell. However, people are trying very hard to find a way to root Samsung Galaxy S4, Note2 or Note3 without voiding KNOX warranty. For example, the _saferoot_ method make use of a kernel vulnerability. After Samsung patched the vulnerability, there isn't yet any way to root safely. My approach must be wrong somewhere. Appreciate if you can point it out.


Party Mode or guest Access for Google Play Music?

I wonder if there is a way to use "Google Play Music" with something like a "Party Mode". I just want to give my friends the possibility to browse and play my music library without giving them access to my entire Google Account. They clould use the Web app with my laptop or the Android app on my MK808. Maybe I'm using the wrong terms for searching but I coldn't find a thread with a similar problem. I can't imagine that no one else wants to do that... Do anybody know a solution for this problem?


Cant restore stock rom in galaxy y and format failure

I installed Hyperion custom ROM. Before installing it I made a complete backup. Then now I thought to switch back to my original OS − but it is saying some error like format failure, cant unmount system etc. What could be the problem here? Device name: Galaxy Y   Recovery tool: CWM   Custom ROM used: Hyperion               Error Report:     Checking MD5 sum     E:format_volume failed to unmount/system     error while formatting/ system


What happens when a country changes its DST schedule? For example, Israel has just lengthened its Daylight Savings Time by a month. It seems like no firmware update was issued by Google for this. How does Android update its timezones and times?


couldn't connect Micromax doodle a111 to Ubuntu 12.04

Hi i'm trying to connect Micromax Doodle a111 Jellybean(4.1.2) to my pc Ubuntu 12.04. Every time I tried to connect with PC it throws me Following error.               Error mounting: mount: block device /dev/sr0 is write-protected, mounting read-only     mount: /dev/sr0 already mounted or /media/Handset Driver busy      What should I do ?


How to set a Contact as "Me"?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Use existing contact for “Me” in Ice Cream Sandwich I have a contact for myself with LOADS of info (websites, phone numbers, emails, etc.) and my new Galaxy S3 created a separate "ME" contact that's totally empty. How do I set my old contact as me? Simple question, simple answer [hopefully].


Out of the box Android Message Service

Does Android OS have a Message Service like Windows netsend/msg or smbclient? I am **not** talking about downloading a APP to us on Android O/S to send/receive message. I am talking about "out of the box" Message Service for Android.


Samsung Galaxy S3 camera light keeps flashing

Ever since I updated the software on my Galaxy S3 the camera light flashes randomly all day, it also flashes when my alarm goes off. I cannot find anywhere in my settings how to disable this annoying light. My flash notification is not checked off. Please help!


Multiple rom booting

Is there any way to dual boot on the international GT-n7000 phone ? I have no tried the CWM backup / restore to switchbetween two ROMs but I would guess no issue with that to be encountered. Just that it would be too cumbersome. Thanks


K9-Mail keep email open

When switching back to k9 mail using the app-icon on the homescreen, a previously displayed email is going to be closed and the list of emails is going to be displayed instead. This doesn't happen when using the 'Last- App'-function. As I don't have the 'Last-App'-button in my bottom bar I don't use it in my workflow (tbh, I prefer it like this anyway). How can I stop emails from being closed when opening the app from the homescreen?


How do you log into Dead Trigger after a fresh install?

So I've wiped my Asus / Google Nexus 7 tablet, and reinstalled Dead Trigger from the Android Market (Google Play Store). How do you log into Dead Trigger with your user account? Do you **have** to play through the first mission where you escape into the garage, or is there another way to do it? I can't find any option in the tools menu (tap the gears).


On an HTC Evo, is there any way to sync only 'my contacts' from gmail (not 'all contacts')?

I've seen references to this posted elsewhere, but never a solution. I'd like to only sync the "my contacts" group of contacts from my gmail (really google apps, but should work the same) account, rather than "all contacts". I can not find an option to change this. Any suggestions?


The video file cannot be played (on Galaxy S)

Last few days my video files cannot be played on my Samsung Galaxy S and I do not know why. I select a video and I choce to wath it with the android's video player and I have the message below : "The video file cannot be played" Have you a solution ? Thanks.


Update to version 2.2 on my HTC Hero Android 1.5 phone

Currently I am using HTC Hero with Android 1.5 and as we know right now Android 2.2 (Froyo) has been released, so i am planning to upgrade from 1.5 to 2.2. Regarding updating, I have the following questions:   1. How do I update it?   2. Is there any selection options provided to update? For example I want to update my 1.5 to 2.1 instead of 2.2, 2.0 or anything else.   3. Are there any issues that have already occurred with Android 2.2?   4. What if I want to down-grade to lower version, is it possible? (i.e. rollback to older version)


Headphone Volume buttons

I've got a Bose qc15 headset with online volume and call buttons. The call button works with my Nexus 5 but not the volume buttons. Is there a way to get the volume buttons to work?


Incoming calls Moto X ; press 1 to accept call

For some reason my Moto X is requiring me to press the number 1 in order to accept incoming calls. I thought this may be a Motorola assist glitch, but the problem was not fixed when I disabled the application. Any ideas? Similar problems out there?


Could not connect my phone to Samsung Kies over WiFi

I have Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i19100G and want to connect with the Kies program from my PC via Wi-Fi. The connection will be successful, but not DONE! In Kies it's showing that it is trying to connect but it does not. I did everything like USB debugging, etc. but no avail. Please help me to fix this. PS: Sorry for my English ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/UH2PLt.png). ( Click on the image for higher resolution )


Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-S959G Android version 2.3 in boot loop

This morning turned off my phone by pressing and holding down the power button. I waited a few minutes then tried to turn the phone back on. It began to boot up by flashing the normal Samsung Galaxy SII screen. Instead of fully booting, it continually flashes the Samsung galaxy SII screen over and over. I removed the battery for a few minutes and tried again... and again --> Still same problem. Battery is fully charged. When I connected to charger, no change. When I connect it to my laptop, my laptop doesn't see it. By pressing power button and volume button simultaneously I got a multi-colored prompt with option to reboot. Tried the reboot --> still same problem. Took Izzy's advice. Got phone in "manual mode", tried:   1. "reboot" --> no change   2. "wipe cache partition" followed by "reboot" --> no change   3. "factory reset" (aware that I'll loose my contacts, photos, etc.) --> worse Now can't get "manual mode" at all, logo flashes more frequently, and when I press power and volume buttons (the only buttons my phone has!) I now for a very brief moment see one yellow message `Deleting cryption meta data` Update: downloaded Odin 3 v.1.85, flashed with Stock-SGH-S959G.tar.md5 STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, WHAT ELSE CAN I DO? (also checked SamMobile for firmware = nothing available)


Disable Touch Input Tracking Bubble on 4.4.2 CM 11

About a week ago my Samsung Note II started tracking all touch input with a bubble. It acts sort of like mouse trails, although there is only one bubble. I don't remember turning this feature on, and after looking through all the settings and applications I can't find any way to disable it. The phone is running a CyanogenMod 11 Nightly (Build cm-11-20140222-NIGHTLY-i605.zip) but I noticed it on previous builds of CM 11 as well. Here are some screenshots of the bubble tracking touch input in various applications: ![screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/0PhjXm.jpg) ![screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/2IOT9m.png) ![screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/M2lgIm.png)   Screenshots (click images for larger variants) Does anyone know how to turn this off?


How do I upload Cyanagenmod when the only things I have access to are Download mode and ClockworkMod recovery?

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7, the UK version. I managed to mess up in the beginning when trying to install CM and now have it in a state where I can either boot into Download mode or ClockworkMod Recovery. The instructions say to use ADB to connect and upload the zip file, but this doesn't seem to work in either of the two modes I can boot into. I can no longer boot into stock Android to copy the file across there either. How do I upload the CM zip file? Is there another step I'm missing?


How to swap UI of a custom rom with other rom?

I have a custom rom which has Xperia like UI. It's very fast uses very less Ram. The other rom has Kitkat/Jellybean like UI but it has low performance as compared to Xperia UI like rom. I was wondering if I could change UI of Xperia rom with the other Kitkat rom. is it possible? I want to change Notification bar, menus , locker, Popup windows, buttons etc. I use custom launcher and keyboard so no need to change that.


What are the pros and cons of allowing Google Play store to automatically update apps?

Automatically update apps on my Android phone: Upsides:   * Apps get new feature, bug fixes, performance improvements, etc. Downsides:   * The UI layout or some features that I am already used to changes. Sometimes I am regret to update the app due to this. So I set Google Play to not update the apps automatically on my old phone. Now I am getting a new phone. Are there any other pros and cons to these settings, and what are some ways to mitigate my concerns?


Can Android and/or Apps handle switching an SD card temporarily?

I have a lot of apps and app data on my SD card. I know Android handles unmounting and remounting that card very well. However, **what if I temporarily insert another SD card onto my Android device - will the system handle this OK and be back in the same state when I reinsert my original card?** What about apps, should they in most cases handle this well too? What I'm worried about is that Android seeing the empty SD card decides that I've removed all the apps that I had on my SD card, and any apps I have left will also think I've removed their data and rewrite some internal indexes accordingly...


Home screen always goes to 1st page?

I was using Huawei U8300 Ideos Chat Handset - Android Mobile Recently this Mobile has started giving problem and going back to 1st page of home screen automatically. It has 7 page in it's desktop screen. Even if I gragg to 4rd page, which is of middle page, it automatically goes to 1st page. Similarly in gallary too it automatically goes to 1st photo ! Deamatically draining battery ! It is also sending SMS automatically at Night although that SMS doesn't show in sent-Log. Just in the Morning I get notice that INR 1 has been deducted for an SMS. I had factory RESET it and even upgraded it with their given file in their website i.e. http://www.huaweidevice.co.in/Support/Downloads/ But even after that This problem is not solved ! Finding no way I also approached to their "Uttam Nagar, Delhi Service Centre" but keeping this Handset for long 7 days they returned it in UNSOLVED Condition They ( Service Centre ) claimed that they had make it ok.... but while delivering this handset there was no battery backup in it and returning home I found that the same problem of Handing and Auto SMS didn't solved ! After Factory Reset, I have not installed any further softwares in it and keeps it away from Internet access...Then too this problem persists ! Any Idea - What to do further ?


Android Dongle ADB Shell Recovery Segmentation Fault

I am trying to wipe out data from android dongle with help of ADB commands. When I typed ADB shell command then it will provide me `root@android:/#`. Now when I type `recovery` or `recovery wipe_data` in command prompt then it will give me segmentation fault error. Why does this error occur, and how can I solve it?


Get rid of 'battery-low' popup after some delay?

I'm using an Android phone (a Motorola Defy+ running CM9) with OsmAnd as a map solution mounted on my motorcycle (it just shows the map and a gpx-track as a driving hint). It's not connected to a charger yet and I don't mind when it runs out of battery (I have spare ones). However there's this "battery low" message popping up at 15% downwards. It covers a huge part of the map and stays there until you hit the OK button which does **not** work with gloves on and during the ride at all. That remaining 15% still give >1h runtime which I want to enjoy withouth nagging popups! Is there a way to hide it completely or get rid of it after some seconds automatically? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/4piqd.png)


Android Presentation display

I've read about Presentation display support in 4.2.2, but I cannot understand - Presentation supports only WiDi-display or HDMI too? **EDIT** I want to build application which uses external monitor to display some media (video, photos or gallery) and built-in display as a control panel (only button and some settings)


Can't log in via Gmail app but browser login is fine

I can't log in through my android Gmail application and have to log in using the browser. I am kind of confused. The response I got from the app was "Can't establish a reliable data connection to the server".


Low Signal Strength after Firmware Upgrade

When I first bought my Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000) phone a month ago, it had it's factory installed 2.1 Eclair running. Despite many 'Android Market' apps not being compatable with it, my signal strength was half to full 3G signal wherever I went. I then upgraded to 2.3 Gingerbread. My signal strength was lucky to get higher than half strength and often had an E or H next to the signal indicator instead of a 3G ledgend. I have since upgraded again to CyanogenMod9 (4.0 ICS) with no change to signal strength. In the locations I got full 3G signal only a month ago, I still struggle to get over half signal strength with an H ledgend. The bars are usually grey but occationally turn blue. I am wondering if the factory Eclair install had a preset setting making it suitable to work in Australia with the specific frequency bands we have here, and upgrading has over written these settings. If this is the case, my phone may be looking for frequencies used in Europe or America that arn't used here or are the 2G frequencies. My googling has found many forum threads where people have lossed signal quality after upgrading, many blaming the carrier or ICS. Several people have subsequently downgraded to default Gingerbread to fix the problem, for me this would mean going back to Eclair. I don't really want to do that. Is there anything I can do, changing settings or installing an app, that can bring me back to full strength? **UPDATE 26Aug12** I think I have deciphered the signal strength bars. E denotes EDGE (2G) signal, H is for HSPA and 3G for UMTS fast 3G connection. The signal bars are grey normally, and turn blue when you have an active data link (and little up/down arrows show data transfer). I wonder if my phone is having trouble with UMTS and therefore not connecting at 3G speeds after the upgrade.


Problems accessing message logs on Jelly Bean with aLogcat

# Summary I have been having problems accessing the K9 log messages using aLogcat, see below for more details. What I would like to know is:   * Why are no log messages from K9 appearing in the aLogcat log viewer?   * Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can see the full text of the errors which are occurring when trying to sync my K9 folders?   * Could something have changed in Jelly Bean which lead K9's logging to stop working?   * Since there seem to be remarkably few messages being shown by aLogcat in general, has something has changed in Jelly Bean which could mean that it is no longer able to access all messages? # Detail I have recently been having connection problems with K9. My folders fail to sync and the folder list ends up full of socket errors (`libcore.io.ErrnoException:`) or ssl errors (`javex.net.ssl.SSLException:`) etc. where the _last checked time_ should be. I get different messages depending on which problem is occurring at the time, but I can't see the full text of the error message, so it's difficult to guess what the cause might be. Thinking that the log files might contain more information, I followed the instructions at Recording a debug log, enabled debug logging in K9, installed aLogcat and tried to look at the logs. Sadly, whichever log buffer I select ( _Main_ , _Events_ or _Radio_ ), there appear to be no messages from K9. If I add the suggested `(k9|AndroidRuntime)` regex filter then I see nothing in _any_ of the logs. If I remove it then _Main_ contains mostly garbage collection messages, _Events_ seem to contain mostly messages from aLogcat itself and I haven't seen a log message in _Radio_ yet. If it makes any difference, I'm using a Nexus 7, but I would have thought that logging would have been to a standard location which wouldn't change between android versions.


How do I refresh/rescan the SD memory in Android 4.4 KitKat

I received the official OTA KitKat update for my Nexus 4 last week and since then I have been unable to rescan the SD card. I have tried a number of different apps for this task but all of them crash when being opened. A bit of research shows a handful of users with the same issue. These are the apps I've tried:   * Rescan Media ( _Aditya Talpade_ )   * Rescan SD Card! ( _sTOOPIDfiG_ )   * Rescan SD Media Card ( _RADEFFFACTORY_ )   * SDrescan ( _Benjamin Rosseaux_ ) **_my old standby on Jelly Bean_** Each app crashes when launched. Is anyone able to refresh their SD memory on KitKat?


Where are my photos saved?

I want to categorize/reorganize the photos in my gallery. I feel like I've been all over the place in ASTRO, looking them, but I can't seem to find them. I see my downloads, and some other photo folders I've moved stuff to while plugged in to my computer, but not the photos I've taken with the camera. I've checked `/mnt/sdcard/dcim`, but all it has are three directories: Camera (empty), Icons (empty) and .thumbnails (full of cryptic cache files). Same story at `/sdcard/dcim` (I think those two are symlinked). Where are my photos? If it makes a difference, I'm on an HTC Incredible. _edit_ In my camera settings, it is set to save photos to the phone's memory, not my sd card.


Why can't a keyboard on the Samsung Galaxy S3 collect passwords?

When I enable an input method (a keyboard app) on a Nexus device, I see the following confirmation message: > This input method may be able to collect all the text that you type, > including personal data like passwords and credit card numbers. It comes > from the app Highway. Use this input method? I understand this warning. Because of the way an input method works, it has the ability to collect everything I type, and I have to trust the author not to abuse this ability. But when I enable an input method on my Samsung Galaxy S3 (and maybe other Samsung devices; I haven't tried), I get a different message (my emphasis): > This method can collect all of the text you enter, **except passwords** , > including personal data and credit card numbers. It comes from the app > Highway. Use anyway? I've checked entering a password into a web form, and setting the device password. In both cases, it still uses the (3rd-party) input method I choose to enter the password. So why does Samsung claim that the input method can't collect passwords? Are they doing something incredibly clever in their version of Android, or are they just talking nonsense?


Is my ext3 sd partitioning correct?

I've read a bit here on Android Enthusiasts and I've been able to partition my sdcard.   A partition FAT32 and another one ext3, using the AmonRa Recovery for Acer Liquid Metal.   Everything looks fine and if I start titanium backup I see on overview screen: > Internal: 193 mb (60.2 mb free).   >  SD card: 6.87 GB (520 mb free).   >  SD card (a2sd): 958 MB (958 MB free) So it looks like I'm not using that partition, right?   I've tried moving application with app2sd pro and titanium backup to sd card but the ext3 partition does not get filled. What's wrong?


Is it possible to display nicknames in the contact list?

Is it possible to use nicknames, instead of first+last names, as the contact's display name in the contact list and/or the incoming/outgoing call view? Device is Samsung Galaxy S 2. Edit: to be clear, I wouldn't mind installing an alternative contacts app, if there's no other way to do this with the default one.


Connect XOOM to internet using a USB UMTS Stick

I have bought a XOOM WiFI, and would like to know if it would be possible to connect it to internet using an external USB UMTS Stick (Huawei E122 HSPA USB Stick). I am aware this is not supported out of the box, I would like to know what would entail trying to connect it to a USB key which by default comes with drivers for desktop operating systems.


How to record my calls on Nexus 4 with Android 4.4.2?

I've got a Nexus 4 with Android 4.4.2 and want to record my voice calls. My first idea was to simply use a recording app, so I've tried a whole bunch of call recording apps, but none of them work. They only record my voice, not the other side. Or they require the speaker / handsfree mode in order to record the other person (and then still sounds like crap). After some reading it seems not all phones/models support full 2-way voice recording. However I did read some claims about people pulling ot off on Nexus 4 (although it's not clear to me if this necessarily involves rooting and/or custom roms, which I'd rather avoid). Is there ANY way (preferably without rooting) to do proper 2-way phone call recording on a Nexus 4 running Android 4.4.2?


In Android CyanogenMod, what are these (bcmdhd_sta.bin_b#) files for?

I have Samsung Galaxy S3 Device with CyanogenMod version:10-20121110-NIGHTLY-i9300. In the path /system/etc/wifi I found the following files:               bcmhdh_sta.bin_b0, bcmhdh_sta.bin_b1, bcmhdh_sta.bin_b2      I know that bcmhdh_sta.bin is supposed to be the WIFI Firmware. But what are the _b0, _b1, _b2, suppose to stand for? Edit: I found in dmesg the following print:               c0 ----- CHIP bcm4334_B2 -----      Then I looked into the dhd driver source code to look for this print and found it. It seems that the B2 states the Broadcom's chip revision. The driver supports revisions: b0, b1, b2. Just like in the filenames I found.


I want to change my android smarthpones MAC adress, but i get an error: iplink: applet not found

Hy! Sooo i searched a lots of stuff on the internet before asking, but found nothing. Basicly i want to change my mobiles MAC adress, couse it got blacklisted at school. I tried market apps, but none of them are working. Of course, i rooted my phone which is a Huawei y-300 whith a custom ROM, and i have installed busybox from market. (This might be a problem but im not sure....) Than i started googleing. I found these links helpfull, but none of them worked :c http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1691139 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1571496 So i tried to set my MAC adress in terminal.... I typed in su. Than it requested root acces. Ofcourse, i granted that. Than i typed "busybox iplink show eth0". And here is my problem. It doesnt do what i want, instead it gaves me an error: "iplink: applet not found". And i dont know what to do. I tried booth links above, but none of them worked. I know one of them is about another command, but i tried replacing it with "iplink." I think there is something wrong with busybox. It installs its stuff to /system/xbin,, and maybe its the problem, but maybe im wrong, i dont know :c How to change the (permanent) MAC address on my android phone? Thank you for your help.


Low disk storage Space

I have not added applications to my phone. I have actually been deleting applications from my phone because it will tell me I have low disk storage space. Sometimes it goes away, but will come back at another time when I still have not added any applications from the market. I'm not sure how to keep it from telling me this...


How to remove google acccount from my LG 4X HD/ P880

I had my gmail account from an old employer disabled. It keeps on notifying me on "Account Action Required". I can only disable the sync in "Accounts and Settings", not remove it entirely. How do I remove it? I use the 4.2 OEM OS.


Inputting Japanese characters?

I am not a Japanese speaker, but I know a few words, mostly Pokémon names... In fact, in many cases the Japanese name will pop up in my head before the English one. But I want to be able to type アブソル instead of "Abusoru" because the Romaji makes it look silly. However at present the only way I can do this on my phone is to find an online converter and copy the result from there. Hardly ideal. But I can't find Japanese input methods anywhere in the keyboard settings. Plenty of other writing systems like Greek, Arabic, and I think Chinese, but no Japanese. Am I simply overlooking an option, or is there something I need to do to get such support on my phone?


Gmail for programmers

As a programmer, I really despise any email not written in plain text (MIME type `plain/text`) and not wrapped at 80 chars width. However the default gmail app only sends the emails I compose as `text/html`. Is there any way, setting and/or app to get my favourite formatting?


LG Optimus G Pro E985 - How to make pictures more colorful

I have this phone and it takes good pictures, but they are too bland - there is no life in colors, and they are low contrast and too white-ish. How do I increase the colors presence? Here is one of the images I've taken ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ipnfV.jpg)


Wi-Fi won't stay off

I have a Motorola Droid and have just installed the latest update. The Wi-Fi network at my workplace is temperamental, so I prefer to simply turn off the Wi-Fi and use 4G. The issue is, when I turn it off (in Settings ~> Wi-Fi ~> move the slide bar to "off") it shows as off, however the next time I turn the screen on, the Wi- Fi is back on. How can I stop this?


What is YGPS and why does it have every permission that's in the book?

I have a FairPhone One. From time to time I look in the system settings and the battery usage to see what is draining the battery. I've disabled anything I don't use, including a number of builtins from Google. I've also looked at other apps and if their permissions are in balance with what they're supposed to do. (Simple games should not have access to my phone calls.) What is YGPS and why does it have the longest possible list of permissions? Can I safely disable it?


Distorted photos on LG G2

I've recently bought two LG G2's, and I'm having a hard time trying to get decent photos out of either of them. The photos are distorted in a scary way. Obvious jokes aside, look at my face in this photo (click on the photos to zoom): ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ogQLT.jpg) And again here, with a weird line on my forehead, and smudges on the nose, mouth, etc: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/xElVt.jpg) Some of the photos are even worse... Am I doing something wrong? I've tried the different modes or settings and I'm getting the same results. I keep reading the G2's camera is great, but I'm not seeing that at all...


Google maps road names too small. Solutions?

My parents can't read the road names the Google maps app, and I can't find a way round it. (Should have gone to spec savers). I have tried using Google maps via Chrome and Firefox and their increase text size features but Google Maps ignores it. Options are flexible as I have rooted the phone and am willing to load any reasonably well tested custom ROM. I've tried countless map apps and they're all as hard to read, so I thought I'd ask as Google Maps has probably been hacked around with more than others


Should a glass replacement on a Samsung Galaxy S3 include a gel?

I recently replaced the front glass on my Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300, and the new glass sits surprisingly well! But the screen seems to be more hollow than before. Also the glass seems to press down onto the digitalizer unlike it used to, causing "ghost touches" if pressed firmly. I remember some kind of gel on the inside of the original glass, that held the glass splitter together when I removed it. Is that a component that is now missing? If you have other theories on why the front glass doesn't seem to adhere onto the digitalizer/display module as it used to, please do share in the comments.


support for multi-button mice in android ?

I wonder , is there support for android for multiple button mice , and especially , for mice mice with back/forward browser buttons ?


Titanium Backup Pro: what are the differences between backup options

I have just a small question about Titanium Backup Pro. I've done my first backup, Backup all user apps and system data, and now I want to use a schedule for the next backups. So if I choose a weekly backup and the option "Redo backups for modified data", what exactly will be done in the next backup? Does Titanium Backup Pro check my current Backup (all user apps and system data) and just redoes a backup for modified things? So the only difference between the options "Redo backup for modified data" and "Backup all user apps + system data" is the following: the first one just does a backup for modified data and the second does a backup for all. So the first one is of course faster. Generally is there a Wiki around where you could find all the difference in these options. I also would like to know the difference between "Backup all user apps and system data" and Backup new user + system apps and newer versions" Thanks for your help


How to drop out of airplane/flight mode periodically to check messages

I normally keep my phone in Flight Mode (called "Airplane Mode" under 2.2) in order to save battery power. When I have some time to check messages, I turn off Flight Mode, re-enabling the cellular transceiver. Is there a way I can set up my phone to momentarily drop out of Flight Mode periodically, say every 10 minutes, preferably without using a non-free app? I don't really need it to be in Flight Mode per se, just to disable power- draining devices, especially the cellular transceiver.


Which consumes less battery: Wi-Fi or 2G data?

I just want to know what consumes less battery Wi-Fi or 2G Data. My battery last long for 12- 16 hours only. I know there are lots of application which continually running and fetching data from internet. I have both options available, in my office i have Wi-Fi and i also has 2G plan in my sim account, both give me desire speed.


App/settings for audio LINE_IN input

I have an Olimex OLinuXino A10S board (https://www.olimex.com/Products/OLinuXino/A10S/) which runs Android ICS 4.0.4. The board has a MIC input which is not connected and a LINE_IN stereo input which is (to a 3.5mm jack). Can anyone recommend an app which will take the audio from the LINE_IN and play it through the AUDIO_OUT headset socket? Also, I've looked in the system settings and can't see a way to set the default audio input device, so if you know of a magic config file the please let me know.


Restore Android Samsung Galaxy S Captivate SGH-I896 back to original installation

I have a Android Samsung Galaxy S Captivate SGH-I896 and I have some problems with the sound. My provider sent me a new one and expect the old one back in it's original state. So I have one that is rooted and unlocked and a clean one. Can someone help me unroot it knowing I already did a factory reset on it. I'm trying to root it again (thinking the unroot will work) and I'm trying the same way I did it the first time but it doesn't work. Is it possible to format the old one with some image made from the new one? Any suggestions?


How do I prevent a system update from occurring?

We have 150 new XOOM Wifi tablets (MZ604) that we are distributing to high school students in 2 weeks. The tablets have stock ICS 4.0.4 on them, unrooted. The requirement is the tablets run Adobe Flash Player 11 in order to interact with math and science curriculum that coincides with our textbooks. Adobe Flash Player does not work with Jelly Bean, therefore we need to prevent the devices from going past the 4.0.4 update. The students can take the devices off-campus and use them with their home wifi connections, so doing anything to block the devices at the school network is not going to work.


Linux Deploy removal

I was going to install Linux Deploy , but then if I don't like it how can I remove the Linux installation?


Audio Playback Error - Galaxy s2

Am getting the error message when I attempt to play audio files (mp3) when previously I was able to play them fine. OR I can play the files for a little bit (or sometimes 50% of the file) and then it will become glitchy and then stop or just stop without any glitchyness - which is more often )and then I get the error message. OR they will play fine. These files are all Mp3's - most of them - perhaps all have been downloaded as podcasts using an APP called beyond pod. I haven't noticed yet if other mp3 files transferred to phone also experience the problem. The issue is the same across a number of media players. Thinking that there is a problem with the file downloaded, Ill delete and re- download - and then there is no problem, but the problem will reoccur. The problem does not seem to affect audio files that were downloaded prior to the when this issue first occurred. It makes no difference if the file is saved to the internal or external sd card. I've noticed other people have been experiencing this issue but it doesn't seem clear what the solution could be. Suggestions have included some kind of issue with other Apps such as Twitter or a 3rd party task killer - I've deleted these apps and there is no difference. Other solutions include an hard/factory reset - which according to some has solved the issue - for other not. I would prefer not to have to do a factory reset - it seems a bit drastic especially if it would not be the solution. SOME MORE INFORMATION WHICH MAY OF BE SOME USE TO UNDERSTAND WHAT EXACTLY IS HAPPENING TO THE AUDIO FILE TO MAKE IT UNPLAYABLE: for example: 1.I have downloaded a BBC podcast 41 minutes long - through a podcast player and manager (beyond pod). 2.I see it listed on the app playlist - with the correct duration and title and other info. 3.I press play. Almost immediately an exclamation mark appears against the file but it continues to play normally - even though now it is telling me theres a playback error.   1. I forward it to 16 minutes and it stops - and another warning of a playback error. Im unable to play this file again unless I go back to the main menu and select it. (galaxy s2 android 4.1.2) many thanks for any help


Download without sd card

So i have e739 (lg mytouch) running cm9 stable and I am trying to use this app to flash a recovery, because my cwm won't flash it. For this app, and many more, I need an sdcard, but I have none. Is there a way I can get past this? Perhaps fool it into thinking there is an sdcard, while downloading to somewhere else?


Internet sharing - Ubuntu

I have a smartphone (from a local manufacturer). It has an option saying 'USB Internet' with description 'Sharing windows PC internet via USB cable'. My first question is whether I can bridge my Ubuntu internet connection with this option? When I connect my phone to my PC Network Manager show a new ethernet connection 'Wired Connection2' with name 'Ethernet Network (Qmobile A36)'. The problem is that network manager try to connect to this network but always fails to do so. I tried to apply every solution available on internet but failed to gain any success. Output for `lsusb`:               Bus 002 Device 015: ID 0bb4:0004 HTC (High Tech Computer Corp.)     ...      Output for `ip link show`:               ...     9: usb0: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 1500 qdisc pfifo_fast state UNKNOWN mode DEFAULT group default qlen 1000         link/ether a2:d4:38:5b:d8:72 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff      Output for `ifconfig usb0`:               usb0      Link encap:Ethernet  HWaddr a2:d4:38:5b:d8:72                 inet6 addr: fe80::a0d4:38ff:fe5b:d872/64 Scope:Link               UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST  MTU:1500  Metric:1               RX packets:246 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0               TX packets:380 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0               collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000                RX bytes:7104 (7.1 KB)  TX bytes:86559 (86.5 KB)      Any help appriciated.


Where is the update file on an HTC EVO 4g LTE?

I have a rom on my phone that freaks out every time I want to update my phone. Ive been getting the notices to update for almost a year or so now, and I'm at my wits end. What can I do? Where is the file so I can get it myself.


Use Tasker with "OK Google" on Nexus 5

OK guys, I have searched and searched but cannot find an answer to this question. I want to link the "OK Google" phrase that starts a Google Now search on the Nexus 5 to Tasker, or more specifically the AutoVoice plugin for Tasker. I can attach the swipe up from the bottom to use AutoVoice rather than Google Now , but I cannot figure out how to make the phrase "OK Google" use AutoVoice. I read that on the Moto X you can use Tasker to watch for the "Touchless Control" App to become active, and then kill it and start AutoVoice. But the Nexus 5 doesn't have the Touchless Control App, In fact I don't know what process or App is actually listening for the "OK Google" phrase on the Nexus 5. Can anyone shed any light on how I might make this work. Thanks in advance


"No item could be found" error when installing app

I receive 'no item could be found error' when I try to install some apps such as:   * Busybox   * Gems miner   * Springpad All apps are listed in AppBrainer or on their webpages but not on Market. What is causing it?


Does Samsung Galaxy Ace store location metadata?

Can the Galaxy Ace (the first model) camera store the location data of where photos are taken? I have been told that it isn't sophisticated enough. Is that true? Also, does Kik Messenger remove location data on the pics?


Leave ear-speaker active when using headset (cable/bt)

Is it possible to _just_ use a headset's mic but keep the phone's ear-speaker active?


Download stuck in Gmail

I had started downloading a attached file from GMail app, suddenly it hang. When it resumed, notification bar was showing download process but it was not being downloaded in the app. i retried and downloaded it. Its been 3 days but notification bar still shows the file is being downloaded. I have tried switching off the phone but doesn't work. Can anyone tell me what I should do. Thanks for the help.


Dropbox on Samsung Galaxy - where is the Settings button?

On a Sony Xperia, the settings button in Dropbox is top right. On a Samsung Galaxy, there is no settings button top right and I have been unable to find it anywhere else. Where is it? ・On a HTC device, the settings button is right up there as well.


View WordPress images in Android Gallery

With my Android tablet, the Gallery shows images from an old Blogger blog that I used to use (the blog belongs to my Google account, obviously). I currently have a WordPress blog hosted on my own web space, and I would really like to have the same functionality--some way to have the images that are hosted on my WordPress blog show up in my Gallery. Is there any way to do this currently?


Back up sdcard to cloud

Problem: I have an internal flash drive (`/sdcard`) with "stuff I don't like losing". Due to a bug in ClockworkMod Recovery, it got wiped the other day. I had been manually backing up my entire card to my local computer every so often, but it was a manual process. I have a Box.com account. I have a Dropbox account. I have a Google Drive account. I want to automate uploading everything to one of those services (preferably Box, as I got in on the 50GB promo they did). I'm assuming this exists as a free or one-time purchase app, but all I can find are "back up services" that require a subscription. I use Titanium Backup to back up my apps, I take full images of my phone via CWM every so often, but I can't pass all that data to the cloud (well, TiBu will upload to Box/Dropbox, but that's not everything). Dropbox has a built-in image backup that will automatically upload any pictures I take to my account. Google+ can do the same to my G+ account. However, that's still only a portion of what exists on my internal storage. I want something that will grab everything else. Ideas?


How to set silent alarm on htc one X

In the alarm settings, there is no "silent" ringtone. I only want the phone to vibrate in the morning. Any hints?


Why is checking Android filesystem possibly harmful?

I just had an idea to do a filesystem check of all Android partitions when I noticed there is an option to do that for /data /system /cache in STweaks app (which comes also with Dorimanx Kernel) but it warns: !WARNING! This is a VERY DANGEROUS OPTION![...] So why is it so dangerous?


Can I sync my Chrome bookmarks with my Android phone?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I sync the bookmarks in the web browser? Since I'm a big Google user, I'm used to everything (Google Contacts, etc.) being synchronised on my Android phone. Is it possible to use something similar to Chrome's bookmark synchronisation, but somehow get these bookmarks to my Android phone?


Browser to use in 3G with optimized (in size) content retriaval

I need a browser to use when running in 3G due to the fact that its speed in my country is far for nice especially in some areas. My wish it to have a browser that does not download images, video, ads by default but only text. It should still keep a decent pagination. Then, if I see an image description that interest me, I would like to click and allow download only that image. Do you know if does exists a browser with these options?


Revert contact ringtone to default

After selecting a non-default ringtone for a contact I apparently cannot revert it to the default ringtone anymore. Of course I can select the same ringtone but when changing the default ringtone that contact will still have the old one. Is there a way to remove the custom ringtone from the contact and make it use the global default ringtone again? In case it matters, the phone is a HTC One V


Does adb root command survive reboots?

I am little confused by the behavior of my device recently. I tried to push a file into my unrooted device and it did throw "Permission denied on me". i did `adb root` and then tried to push the file and it seemed to be working fine. Now, when I rebooted the device, I thought that until and unless I do `adb root` again, I will be seeing permission denied error. But somehow, but my push command was successful this time.   * Does it mean that root command survives the reboots?   * If yes, how can I take it back to the state when it was not allowing me to push the files. I am doing this becuase I am trying to understand the behavior of a device without root access when I automate some commands and unpredictable behavior of my device actually has confused me at this point.


Is ROM Manager compatible with the Galaxy Nexus?

I looked a ROM manager called ROM Manager but it is listed as incompatible with my Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Does ROM Manager support the Galaxy Nexus? If not, what are the alternatives?


Cannot get Android drivers to install on LG Thrill

I've Googled everything I could think of and I can't get this to work. I'm trying to help someone set up his Android phone - an LG Thrill 4G - to connect to his PC so he can text from his computer, back up his contacts, etc. I downloaded and installed the SDK. I used the SDK manager to install more stuff, including the Google USB driver. I can see the usb_driver folder in the Android SDK extras folder, and I can see .dll files inside (if I remember correctly). I've set the phone to have whatever USB box checked. And, of course, I went to the Device Manager (he's got Windows 7), right-clicked the phone, and tried finding drivers online and finding them on the computer. No dice. Something online said I should run the dpinst.exe file and that it should be in the usb_driver folder. It isn't. Should this exist? Is there another way to get the driver to install? Should I take another route altogether? What am I missing?


How can I get apps from the Amazon app store from an unsupported region?

Currently, the Amazon app store appears to be US-only. Similar to How do I use the US Android Market, I want to know: How can I use the US Amazon Appstore? Market Enabler doesn't seem to work, and it's not IP-based like I previously thought. Any suggestions?


Wi-Fi doesn't stay connected

I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace running Android 2.3.6. The problem is that when I'm in the middle of internet browsing, I completely lose my Wi-Fi signal. I've tried a factory reset which didn't help, I've tried different Wi-Fi hotspots, but that didn't help either. I know it's not the connection thats the problem, as the same Wi-Fi connections work perfectly on my laptop. Any help will be greatly appreciated.


what is A2SD+ and how to use it?

I'm using the `MIUI` ROM on my `HTC Desire` and it has an option called `A2SD+` which is supposed to be an SD partition that the device treats as internal memory. I don't know if it comes from the ROM or from Android (2.3.4). How can I use it? Do I need to partition my SD somehow with an outside tool like I saw on some posts here? If yes, how do I then tell my device that the 2nd partition is for `A2SD+`?


SMS Problem - Moto G update 4.4.4

A problem appeared in my Moto G after the update to 4.4.4. Hangout app stop work with SMS. Beside that I can't activate the factory SMS app. I tried to install some alternative SMS apps and all of them crash when I try to send some message. ![Can't activate the factory SMS app](http://i.stack.imgur.com/VWh0B.png) If I send a normal Hangout everything works flawlessly, but if I select the SMS functionality the app crashes. I check the Logcat and this exception is raised:               07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): android.telephony.CallISmsApp$NeedRetryException: getService ISmsApp is null!     07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): at android.telephony.CallISmsApp.getISmsApp(CallISmsApp.java:63)     07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): at android.telephony.CallISmsApp.calculateLength(CallISmsApp.java:133)     07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): at android.telephony.SmsMessage.calculateLength(SmsMessage.java:302)     07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): at com.google.android.apps.babel.views.ComposeMessageView.a(SourceFile:82)     07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): at com.google.android.apps.babel.views.ag.run(SourceFile:190)     07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): at android.os.Handler.handleCallback(Handler.java:733)     07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:95)     07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:136)     07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:5086)     07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)     07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:515)     07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(ZygoteInit.java:785)     07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:601)     07-14 14:09:29.970: E/CallISmsApp(11124): at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)      I never developed something using SMS but it seems the service is inactive. That means the problem is with my SMS functionality of the device, not the Hangout. And before 4.4.4 all was well! How to resolve this issue?


Is Android susceptible to OpenSSL vulnerabilities?

There has been a big vulnerability discovered in OpenSSL today, are android applications affected, and what can we do to get a secure version? What about people with older devices (such as the HTC desire HD I have) that are on old android versions (2.3.5), is it possible (for example) to get a up to date browser that doesn't use the installed openSSl, or to get security releases to old versions of android?


Stock Rooted Nexus 7 2013 gives error on OTA update

So I had a stock Nexus 7 2013 WiFi, rooted, running Android 4.4.2 with TWRP installed.   I had been receiving 4.4.3 update for quite some time but since TWRP is unable to install OTA update I hadn't been able to install it. I decided to skip it as it was a minor update.   Later I started having a few issues with navigation, so I decided to update to 4.4.3 by reverting back to stock recovery. I downloaded the factory image from google developers corresponding to `KOT49H`, then extracted and flashed the `recovery.img` file via `fastboot`.   Everything went fine except that now when I try to install the OTA update, I get an error in the recovery screen (The android guy with 'error' written below him).   I'm wondering what may have caused this error. Also if I flash the complete factory image, will it wipe all my apps and appdata? Any help is appreciated.


Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition won't play video fullscreen

My galaxy note 10.1 (2014 edition) tablet used to be able to show netflix and youtube and other video links fullscreen. Now, the video quality drops dramatically and skips to black screens between some frames quite often. Some video streaming pages (the FIFA world cup website) will not even run fullscreen at all on my tablet. They go full screen, then stay black. Sometimes audio plays without video, sometimes nothing plays. Is this a common issue? Is there an easy way to fix this? Or do I need to somehow have my tablet reloaded (where could I do this?)?


How to enable / get a 3rd party app for forward delete on an android keyboard?

I'm really missing this feature - the delete (not backspace) key you'd find on a PC that deletes the character to the right. I've installed hackers keyboard and swiftkey, but can't find an option to enable this. Nothing I can find on google either. Does anyone know how I can get this feature?


Non default browser for specific web page

I have bought my 8 year old a Nexus 7 (lucky boy!). As some of you may know Flash is not available for Jelly Bean so I had to do a bit of a hack using Dolphin browser so he can go to certain Flash powered websites (moshimonsters.com). I want the default browser to still be Chrome so I can use Funamo Parental Control to monitor his web use. Is it possible to create a shortcut/widget/bookmark to the site in question but specifying Dolphin as the browser? Thanks in advance.


How can I easily share links or text between my Android phone and my laptop?

For example, if I have a URL for an image from my laptop's browser that I want to share with a WhatsApp contact, what is the easiest way of doing this? The only way I can think of is to copy the URL, paste it into an email to myself, open the email, copy the URL and then paste it into WhatsApp.


i8960 performing awkwardly

My Samsung Galaxy Core i8960 has a minor crack in lower right corner and sometimes has trouble detecting taps. Once I manage to unlock it via pin I get to the lock screen that requires me to enter a password, now the problem is, my password is not accepted, apparently when setting it some keys weren't recorded and now I cannot get past this. Is there any other way than to perform a reset? I have all my contacts on there and several photos that I'd preffer not to be deleted. When I try to access files via PC, the phone is shown empty, so I can't just copy anything...


No system updates for Galaxy Nexus (maguro) with Cyanogenmod 11 after 20140225-SNAPSHOT-Installer

I have a Galaxy Nexus (maguro) and some time back I got an OTA udpate after I installed Cyanogenmod on on the phone using the installer. I'm not sure which 'M' release this OTA update is. All it says in Settings > About phone > Cyanogenmod statistics > Preview data is the following: > 11-20140225-SNAPSHOT-InstallerXNPQ09P-maguro I'm assuming this is an update added on 25-Feb-2014. But in the Cyanogenmod download page for maguro (https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=maguro), it shows 'M' releases that were added way after that, like M6 added on 04-May-2014. So, 1) Why am I not getting these updates through Settings > About phone > System updates and 2) Why doesn't the above mentioned snapshot show up in the Cyanogenmod download page for maguro? Many thanks!


How to shutdown android via ssh command?

Is there any toolbox or app that will support issuing shutdown command via ssh to a rooted android smartphone?


adb "Permission denied" to run a "./configure" file

I need to run a `configure` file into my android phone so I think the best way to do this is to use the `adb shell` command. I'm running an Android emulator onto a Windows-7 platform, and there I'm running the `adb shell` command into a DOS window. Using the `cd` command I'm changing to the directory where my `configure` file is, and then I'm executing the following command: `./configure`. I'm getting the following error :               ./configure: permission denied      So I try to run adb in root mode with `adb root` \-- but apparently my adb is already in root mode (Moreover I have the "#" character before each line of my adb shell). I have also tried to use `chmod` but I don't see any difference before and after executing this command (`ls -la`), so maybe the problem is here (How can I run the `chmod` command?). Maybe someone here can help me with my issue, and if you have also an explanation about why I don't have the permission to run my `configure` file it will be great. Thanks. PS: My goal here is to use the net-snmp package on an Android platform by compiling the sources of this project directly onto the platform.


Where can I find the ANDROID_ID on my device?

I know that you can find IMEI and MAC address and others by going to `Settings -> About phone -> Status`. You can also find IMEI by typing `*#06#` on the keypad. Is there any way to get the ANDROID_ID on the phone itself, as opposed to via this bit of code?               Secure.getString(getApplicationContext().getContentResolver(), Secure.ANDROID_ID);


Does the Google Play app always updates automatically?

I use Android 4.0.4 (Cyanogenmod) and I have the habit of disabling automatic updates for all my apps. I have noticed the Google Play app seems to update itself automatically -- when there are updates for any other app, I'm shown a notification mesage from the Google Play app, and I have to use it in order to update the app. But when there are updates for Google Play, it seems to autoupdate itself. Is it true? Is there a way to disable this?


Rooting a Wynncom G1 Android Phone [ Spreadtrum SP8810 ]

I have a new Indian Android variant i.e Wynncom g1 [ spreadtrum sp8810 ] I have gotten ADB to work with PDANet application and got USB drivers and adb to work. I tried many ways like adb root and all, then tried superoneclick, unlock root but they didn't worked and I also tried apks like gingerbreak, z4root but they also didn't worked. My OS Information and Board information :   * Model : Wynncom G1    * Android Version : 2.3.5    * GPU : Mali-300    * Kernel is .35   * CPU : ARMv7    * CPU HARDWARE : Spreadtrum SP8810


Corporate Email account on Cyanogenmod 7 - Encryption required

Has anyone got a corporate email account working with a server that requires Encryption. I'm using a Wildfire with CM 7 and get the error               "This server requires features your Android device does not support"      I even upgraded to CM 9 but the Wildfire is extremely slow even before encryption (I guess it being a single-core processor) - and I left the phone overnight for encryption and it just does not complete. It shows the little green guy icon forever. does anyone have any suggestions on whether a) Encryption is possible in CM7. Seems not as far as I can see. b) How to get Wildfire working with CM9 with encrypted email server access. Can I use any 3rd party app to encrypt the /data mount instead of in-built ICS encryption?


How can I regenerate .thumbnails folder in DCIM

I accidentally deleted the contents of `.thumbnails` folder in DCIM in sdcard. After deleting it I am unable to access `MediaStore.Images.Thumbnails._ID` however `MediaStore.Images.Media.DATA` is having all the images. How do I regenerate thumbnails in the `.thumbnails` folder to get the details of `MediaStore.Images.Thumbnails._ID`? I initially had the idea that the gallery app in Android generates thumbnails in the `.thumbnails` folder so what I did was clear the cache of gallery app. Unmounted the sdcard and mounted it again in the hope that `.thumbnail` folder will have all the thumbnails when I relaunch the app I am using HTC One V(Android version 4.0)


Any difference between the back ups made by Titanium and Nandroid?

I have both CWM and Titanium backup pro installed and will like to make a backup of my system (Xperia Neo V). However I'm torn between the two. I have about 3.6gb space left on my 14gb SD card and have move lots of apps to the card. Which option is best for me? Thanks in advance.


VPN without Screen lock in 4.4

I want to set up a VPN on my Nexus 5 without being forced to lock my screen. I'm aware of the common method to put the wrong pin and resolve it with logging in with my Google Account. But, for some reason, the "Forgot PIN/Pattern/Password" Option does not show up on my Nexus 5. Can someone help? I really need that VPN, and don't want a screenlock.


Why doesn't Android recognize my SD card when my computer does?

There appears to be a problem with my micro SD card. It is 8 GB (really 7.4) is not recognized/mountable by my phone. When I put it into an SD card adapter, I can see everything on the card perfectly. Note this this is the original card provided by Samsung when I bought the phone. However, I have a 2 GB SD card from PNY and it works without issue. What does this mean? Why can one card be read while the other (which has been working for about a year now) cannot? The old post can be found in the edit revisions.


How can I export the list of open Chrome tabs?

Chrome's sync feature isn't picking up all of the tabs open on my Android phone. Are the tabs stored in a file somewhere that I can access? My intention is to export the list of tabs so that I could run a factory reset on the device. Running Android 4.3


How can I check whether an app is installed on internal storage or the internal SD?

I asked another question about problems with the default launcher and one user suggested that I might need to check that my app is installed on the internal storage or the internal SD card, but I can't find anywhere in the app settings that shows that. How can I check where the app is installed?


why won't my photos load back onto my mytouch4g after a data factory reset?

I saved my contacts and photos from my phone to my SD card before I did a factory data reset, but for some reason my contacts came back but all of my photos are gone! what do I do to get them back? Or is there a way to import them back onto my phone? p.s. I have a mytouch 4g.


Developer Options not showing after activating on Nexus 10 4.2.2

I activated Developer Options on my Nexus 10 running 4.2.2, but they're not appearing in the settings even after rebooting the device. Any idea why?


Does software update in ICS allow to move apps to SD card?

I'm using Samsung Galaxy S Duos - ICS 4.0.4 Since ICS 4.0.4 doesnt have the feature of moving apps to sd card, does Software Update help me to do that? If i update the software, can i move the apps to sd card then? Thank you for the replies! Help will be appreciated..


Want to restrict my wifi modem though andriod phone

I have a WiFi modem and i want control it using Android phone. If any system or phone wants to access the WiFi modem the corresponding machine IP address has to be entered in my phone and has to get approval. Is such kind of app is available (or)any other work around ??? Thanks in Advance .


What exactly is a widget?

I found some conflicting definitions on the term. On http://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/View.html, the author defined widgets as "View is the base class for widgets, which are used to create interactive UI components (buttons, text fields, etc.)", bascially used to create interactive UI components. However on on another StackOverFlow question http://stackoverflow.com/questions/11911249/what-exactly-defines-a- widget, an answer was "application that can be interacted with from the home screen". My question is that in terms of android, does the term widget refer to the tool used to create the ui components or the ui components themselves? Can anyone clarify this?


How can I get rid of the low disk space notification?

The low disk space notification frequently comes up. I can't get rid of it; the clear button doesn't clear it, and neither does tapping it. It's just taking up space. How can I get rid of it? I've got 20 MB of free space on my phone, which isn't a lot, but it's sufficient. I already know how much space is available, so a constant reminder serves no purpose, as there's nothing I'm willing to delete to free up space. This is a Google/HTC Nexus One running Android 4.0. (Quite an old phone to be running ICS, but it was like that when I aquired it secondhand.) **Edits in response to the comments and answers:**   * I've already moved all possible apps to the SD card, and even a few that weren't _supposed_ to be moved there. Unfortunately, Android insists on keeping some stuff on the phone, even when the apps are moved off. As a Linux user, I can't understand this. By a combination of choosing the `$PATH` well and manipulating mount points and symlinks appropriately, I can't see why it should make _any_ difference to the system where the app is installed.   * I've already cleared the cache. There's not much there, since I've been aggressive in my cache management. I've even cleared out several apps' data.   * I haven't yet gotten around to moving my data to the SD card, as I asked about here. I think it'll only amount to a few MB of savings, though.


Rooting nexus 4 failed

I was trying to root my nexus 4 by the following steps:   * Download and copy the file `UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.43.zip` to /sdcard/   * Download the file CWM 6.0.3.5   * Got into Fastboot/Bootloader Mode on Nexus 4   * Execute the command `fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.5-mako.img`   * Choose RECOVERY from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode   * In ClockworkMod recovery “flash zip from SD card”   * Then selected “choose zip from sdcard”   * Now I should see the copied file `UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.43.zip` but there was none, and I got the output `Can't mount /sdcard/ Then I tried to use `Install zip from sideload`   * I sent the file with `adb sideload UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.43.zip`   * I get the output:              Restarting adbd...     E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_install`     E:failed to open last_install: Invalid argument     Finding update package...     Opening update package...     Installing update...     ***********     SuperSU installer ZIP     ***********     Mounting /system, /data and rootfs     Disabling OTA survival     Removing old files     Creating space     Extracting files     Restoring files     Setting permissions     Unmounting /system and /data     Done      Then I go back and choose `reboot system now` but when booting only the GOOGLE sign pops up and then the X (I was waiting for about an hour) **SOLVED** I did a full reset by downloading the original factory image from google here And then I followed the steps in this tutorial: here


Transfer Data from Android Mobile to Android Tablet

I want to synchronize my Android Phone and Tablet. How can I copy my pictures and music to my Tablet? I don't want to upload all my data to a Cloud service (my Internet connection is slow and expensive). It would be great if there would exist an automated process where I don't need to select all files by hand.


What does "Keep wifi on during sleep" mean?

I couldn't find an authoritative reference that explains what this setting does in my Android phone: Wi-Fi -> Advanced -> **Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep**. What does this setting do, exactly?


Portable hotspot device ip reservation

How can you set ip reservations for devices that are connecting to the portable hotspot that is create by an android device?


Apps don't launch in a separate "window"

When, for example, I am in the Gmail app reading an email with a link to a movie on IMDB, and I touch the link to open it, the IMDB app launches and displays the correct thing, BUT the IMDB doesn't launch as a separate app! When I display all running apps, this is what I see: ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ohDW9m.jpg)   Screenshot (click for larger image) IMDB "overtakes" the Gmail "window", and now I can't use both apps at the same time. I want the IMDB app to be in a separate "window". How to do this? Same thing with opening a Youtube link from Chrome, or any other app combination... The device is Nexus 7 (2013), with Android 4.4.2.


Are there any current, major phones based on Android 4.4 that don't have Google Chrome pre-installed as a browser?

I'm asking since Android 4.4 doesn't include a browser and it needs to be licensed separately by the handset manufacturer.


How do I view apk information in Mac OS X?

On windows, I have Android Commander installed so whenever I double click on an APK file, the information about it (ie: package name, version, etc) is displayed. I'm looking for something similar for a Mac OS X. What are my options?


How to Screenshot Of the Screen on Samsung Galaxy S 2?

Since i have updated my phone by Android version 4.0.3 i am not able to take a screen shot of my phone, before i used to do it by pressing Home and Power button simultaneously. Now if i am pressing Home and Power button simultaneously it open up Task Manager. Can someone explain me how to fix this issue. Thanks in advance. Regards Sam


Why does the Android device connect to a secured wireless router without providing a password?

During the weekend, I was able to connect to a secured wireless network via an Android device (Asus Transformer Tablet), but when I tried to connect to the wireless network via my laptop it was requiring the connection key (which I didn't know). Can anyone explain me how was this possible? I've tried to see the password of the wireless network on the Android device, but (I guess for security reasons) the current password for a wireless network is not shown in its settings. (The secured network was not previously saved/configured on the Android device.)


Is there a way to route all traffic from Android through a proxy/tunnel to my Tomato router?

I'd like to be able to connect my Android phone to public Wi-Fi points (some with unencrypted connections), but:   1. People can see what I'm doing by intercepting unencrypted radio transmissions   2. The AP owner or other people logged into it can see what I'm doing   3. Hackers can pretend to be the access point and carry out man-in-the-middle attacks There are tools like Wi-Fi Ruler and WeFi to automatically connect to access points, but I don't trust random APs. I'd like all my traffic to go through an encrypted tunnel to my home router, and from there out to the Internet. I've done such tunnels from other computers with SSH/SOCKS and PPTP before. Is there any way to do this with Android? More specifically:   * My phone now has CyanogenMod 7.1.0   * My router currently has TomatoUSB Version 1.28 I'm willing to change the router firmware, but I was having issues with DD-WRT disconnecting, which is why I'm using Tomato. Some possible solutions: SSH with dynamic SOCKS proxy:   * Android supposedly supports this through ConnectBot, but I don't know how to get it to route _all_ traffic.   * Tomato supports this natively. I've been using this with Tunnelier for my web browsing at work. Requires setting up each app to go through the proxy, though. PPTP:   * Android supports this natively.   * Tomato does not support this, unless you get the jyavenard mod and compile it? I previously used PPTP for web browsing at work and in China because it's native in Windows and DD-WRT. After a while I started having problems with it, then I started having problems with DD-WRT, so I switched to the SSH tunnel instead. Also it supposedly has security flaws, but I don't understand how big of a problem it is. IPSec L2TP:   * Android (phone) and Windows (work/China) both support this natively   * I don't know of a router that does. I could run it on my computer using openswan, but then there are two points of failure. OpenVPN:   * CyanogenMod apparently includes this, and now has an entry to create a new OpenVPN in the normal VPN interface, but I have no idea how to configure it.      * TunnelDroid apparently handles some of this.     * Future versions will have native support in the VPN settings?   * Tomato does not support this, but there are mods that do? I don't know how to configure this, either.      * TomatoVPN     * roadkill mod     * SgtPepperKSU mod     * Thor mod I could also run a VPN server on my desktop, I guess, though that's less reliable and presumably slower than running it in the router itself. I could change the router firmware, but I'm wary of more fundamental things breaking. Tomato has been problem-free for the regular stuff. Related: Anyone set up a SSH tunnel to their (rooted) G1 for browsing?


YouTube app bug "Connection to Server Lost"

YouTube app says "Connection to server Lost/ Tap to retry" When a video is played. The same bug presented itself on 3 different devices with the youtube app version(5.7.38) as the only common feature. Samsung Galaxy S Duos|JB 4.2.1 Micromax Canvas HD|JB 4.2.1 Asus Nexus 7|KK 4.4.4 Rest of the features are working so its not a network problem. Even YouTube ads play, but not the videos. The problem is same on both WiFi and Data Similar questions have been asked before but the troubleshooting methods DO NOT work. Any help woild be appreciated.


Nexus 5 Update: Will I Lose Root?

I'm currently rooted but didn't do anything to my Nexus 5. It's just rooted but it's on its stock ROM. My question is, on the next Android update, will I lose root? Will the update just erase root permission and update? If not, how can I unroot? I rooted my Nexus 5 in one click using RT Root tool or something, TR Root for Nexus. It's an app. It didn't work very well, some apps still didn't work. Is there an app that can completely delete ROOT before I update? Thanks.


Can't change to Dalvik from settings....How to change from Art to Dalvik?

Changed to art from dalvik and the androi.process is stopped over lock screen


How to root my LGP500 - I have already tried

I have been at my wits end trying to root my LG P500 v20d with Gingerbread 2.3.3 I have tried Z4root, Gingerbreak they just keep churning away and dont root. I have tried Super1click which says driver checking failed and hangs. I have got Gingerspan on my pc. But dont know how to use it. I desperatey need to root my phone. Am tired wandering the google world. Somebody please help !