Notifications enabled on app make the app run on background?

Let me start with an example, Delta's airline app called "FlyDelta" has an option in it settings to enable/disable "Get check-in reminders & status notifications". My question is, if I enable this "Get check-in reminders & status notifications" will the app from that point on run in the background at all times (even after restarting the phone or killing the app)? I'm a bit confused on how notifications work. I know that Google has a very nice infrastructure to push notifications to an app, but does the app has to be running in order to consume the data? any help explaining this specific app behavior will be greatly appreciated.


Does the Samsung tablet 3 SM-T211 have USB host mode OTG support? If not, is there a way to enable / support it?


Android play music cannot hear when opening for the first time

I am running Android 4.2-jelly-bean on cm10.1. When I start the play music, and play a song, it behaves as if the song is playing except there's no sound. I have to exit the app, long press the home button, remove the play music from the list. Then only, I can hear the sound. Anybody else experiencing this problem? How to permanently fix this issue?


Galaxy Pop Gt-S5570 Is Stuck At Samsung Logo After Installing Cynogenmod 10.1

I tried to install Cyanogenmod 10.1 on my galaxy pop gt-s5570 using clockwork recovery 4.0.0.5... Installation of cynogenmod 10.1 (cm-10.1.0-RC5-GT-S5570-tass) and Gapps successfully completes but after reboot phone is stuck at samsung logo I tried wipe Data/cache/dalvik cache but still the same problem.. please help me out..


What is the difference between USB On-The-Go (OTG) and USB Host Mode? They seem to be more or less the same. _Are they?_


How to multi select emails in browser or Gmail app?

I want to do something like below given question in Android, is it possible to do in browser or Gmail or any other email app? Is there any way to easily select multiple messages in Gmail?


root privilege required only for one app

I need Superuser privilege only for one app on my Sony Xperia M. How do i "lock" it after that? Would the phone need re-rooting everytime there is a software update from Sony?


Which directory in phone memory is writable

I have a non-rooted ICS on Sony Xperia Pro (mk16i). I want to copy some files (not applications!) from SD card to phone memory, for them to be available even when the card is not (namely, ringtones and wallpapers). However, I can't find a writable place to copy them to. My sdcard is mounted to `/mnt/sdcard` (and symlinked as `/sdcard`). I have Astro file manager, if of any importance.


Why android is power hungry?

When every android phone is released, all the reviews discuss about battery life of the device, since, they say, battery life in android phones is a critical issue. Question is : Why battery life is an important problem in android phones ? Some say, it is due to the display of smartphones. Some say, Android is inherently power hungry due to some of its OS related features. Can anyone highlight the reason why Android is power hungry ?


Android tablet not connecting to Wi-Fi while previously did

I have three devices:   1. Tablet running Android 2.2; (WPAD)   2. Tablet running Android ICS; (Samsung Tab 2)   3. A laptop. (Dell Studio 1558)   4. Wirelss Router: WRT120N (Linksys) Wireless Router access is protected with WPA/WPA2 PSK. I can confirm that password given is correct. My laptop (3) and Android ICS tablet (2), both connect fine to the wireless router. But my other tablet (1) doesn't connect, it keeps "Scanning" and then disconnects. This tablet used to connect to router earlier, but now it does not. I have also observed that after a few seconds the wirless network is shown as "Not in Range, secured with WPA/WPA2 PSK" and then comes back with message "Remembered, secured with WPA/WPA2 PSK". So I am also not sure whether it is the problem with the tab! Android ICS (2) is my new Samsung tab 2 tablet, so I have no idea whether this is caused due to new connection or not? To ascertain this, I have tried connecting only the first tablet (1), but still not working :( The wireless router is connected to ADSL router provided by service provider. The ADSL router settings are password protected, i.e I cannot view ADSL router settings through web browswer. Any thoughts on what could be causing the tablet to be losing the connection?


I deleted my only launcher

I deleted my only launcher and now I cannot open settings to set to debug mode in order to use ADB or similar to install a new launcher. I can't open the Play store, can't open anything except those that use voice commands: e-mail, text, phone, maps, navigation, and note to self. Oh, and it only boots in safe mode. It's an LG Optimus T. How do I put a launcher back on this phone?


Can any Android device be set to not auto power-off?

If I buy any no-name Android tablet from ebay etc, is there a chance it will not allow me to force it to stay on all the time? In other words, is "never auto sleep" a universal feature of any android device? If not, how can I tell?


Are firmware updates secure?

Now that mobiles are being used for payment systems, I'm more concerned about the security on my Android device. I would rather not be the first to be vulnerable to some malicious code that happened to get slipped into the firmware update that the carrier is installing on my Android mobile. I'm presuming they occasionally are sending fixes/patches over the air (OTA) without me having to give approval before they are installed -- perhaps I'm wrong on that though. Are firmware updates secure and I'm just being paranoid? Is there any way to block new firmware updates from getting installed right away when everyone else's is?


Looking for a lightweight replacement for stock DeskClock.apk?

I'd like to replace this picture frame, music, whatnot thing with just a shortcut to alarm clock. Does anyone know how to do that?


Is there any way to check the backup that android does?

Today I have been researching a bit about the Android backup options (Since I have seen some people having to lose all their data due to ICS serious bugs). From now, I prefer to use native options, such like the "default" option or the `adb backup -all` command. But my question regards to the regular way. It's to say, I enable the Settings->Backup->Backup my data option (on ICS). Now I would like to check on my google account preferences when the data was last backed up and maybe what data is safe. I'm not sure if that's possible, but does anyobody know it?


Will a stylus work with my HTC Sensation?

I'm interested in buying a stylus pen for my HTC Sensation. Do these work on the HTC Sensation?


how much current can Samsung Galaxy S II take for charging with whatever ROM?

What is the maximum power SGS2 can use when charging, given a capable charger? I use power-consuming apps while driving a car (navigation + video registrator), and looking for ways to minimize battery drain. Ready for custom ROM if it will allow higher current.


ADWLauncher: Go straight to default screen instead of requiring a second "home" tap?

I have CM7 installed, and am using ADWLauncher which comes pre-installed. I know how to configure a "default" home screen, so that when I'm in ADWLauncher already, pressing "home" brings me to the default screen. But when I'm in another application, pressing "home" takes me to the most recently viewed screen, and an additional tap of "home" is required to then move to the default screen. What I want to do is be able to press "home" from ANY application and go STRAIGHT to the default screen, regardless of what my last viewed screen was. Is this possible? Thanks!


Any way to stop ridiculous translations in Google PlayStore?

Most of the translations are nonsense in Google Playstore. Looks stupid, amateurish and most of all they are annoying. Words by words meaning nothing! My mother language is finnish and Im using finnish keyboard layout/language settings on my devices and not going to change them. I dont want to change my account info nor my language settings to english either. I just want to see get rid of these stupid autotranslated infos in Playstore. Most of them are just rubbish "A man has a spruce childish cat and his dock the bank a dog is letting manipulate processor and litter more green guy. Screen broken man shooting wife borrowed a child desktop. AMAZING APP! 95/100 stars!" - that sentence can be anything... Im quessing im not wrong if I say that 99% means nothing when autotranslated. Only few infos are correct. I cant believe that you cannot turn off the translation in Playstore!?


Android 4.2.2 Screen Capture on Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

I've browsed for this information and everything I've found says to hit the power button and volume down at the same time and a white line appears around the screen and you have a capture. I've tried so many times and i just can't do this. I can get blank the screen I can make the Power Off, Flight Mode, Restart dialog appear I can get the volume slider to appear I can even get the volume slider to appear and power off dialog to appear at the same time. I've tried pressing both together, pressing one and then the other, Holding one down and pressing the other, holding both down. I even tried pushing my tab against the desk, edge on, to flatten both buttons at the same time. And after 30 minutes I still can't seen to get any screenshots, but I have rebooted twice. Is there some that works on voice or shake or hold on screen that would allow me to do this?


Pandora pauses randomly?

I find that Pandora often will pause the current song for no apparent reason. Any idea what I might check to see what the cause is? (HTC Droid Incredible)


Samsung Galaxy S2 'Not Registered on Network'

I wonder if anyone can help me please. I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 that I want to sell. I have reset it to factory settings. However, I have a problem. When I bought the phone new, it was on o2. I changed fairly recently to Virgin Mobile. Now, however, I have taken the SIM out of it to put it in my new phone. The original SIM (o2) was PAYG, which changed to SIM only contract and that was still the case when I changed to Virgin. Now, when I put the old (o2) SIM back into the phone, it says 'Not Registered on Network'. I've tried a factory reset and messing with the APN settings but nothing seems to work. I'm at my whit's end. Please help.


Change the language of the Facebook App (v 3.8)

I'm having trouble changing the language of my Facebook App. So far, I've tried doing the thing it's suggested in the 'Help' section (Android Settings -> Input Language) and from the web version, but my app is still in English. Any idea why is this happening?


What does "H" mean in the signal indicator?

I understand that the colour of the signal indicator tells me whether or not I've got a connection to Google servers or not, but what is the "H" that sometimes pops up? ![H](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Gmdol.png) Usually my indicator says "3G": ![3G](http://i.stack.imgur.com/bBUux.png) But, in addition to having an "H" now and again, sometimes it has no letters at all: ![nothing](http://i.stack.imgur.com/hGWe0.png) I assume this is telling something about what kind of data network I'm on, or not on, but what exactly is happening?


Can not answer phone after enabling Google Voice

I Have a Sprint Google Nexus S. Was working fine. Enabled Google Voice - set up my account, options, etc. All incoming calls require pressing "1" to answer. This worked for a while. Now, when a call comes in, I am pressing "1", but the call does not answer - it goes to voice mail. Ideas? ler


Can't "Wipe data/Factory reset" due to broken power button

**Alright, so a little background:** lately my Epic 4G touch has been acting up (restarting when it feels like it, power button won't work, going from 100% power to 20%, etc) and I decided to take appropriate action. I first purchased a new battery (as my previous one was "bloated" and had water damage) hoping that would fix my problems. Unfortunately it only reduced how often the problems occurred. My next course of action is to do a factory reset on my phone (it's rooted running CM 10) and get a new one from Sprint (I have insurance) which I did following this tutorial. Everything went well - as far as I can tell - but I am experience a boot loop as mentioned in the video. The remedy is to wipe the /data partition, which is where I'm stuck. **The problem:** As mentioned, my power button is broken, but in a very _odd_ way. I can use my power button to get into Recovery Mode, but after that it almost never works (and if it does it's as if I'm holding the power button and my phone restarts after about 5 seconds). So due to this I can't select "Wipe data/factory reset" from Recovery Mode. I tried using `adb` to wipe my data partition, but since my phone is no longer rooted I get "Permission denied" and any attempt to use `root` or `su` (obviously) fail. I'm not sure what my options are at this point, is there anyway I can wipe the `/data` partition without root or a power button?


Can I edit Swype's user dictionary to remove typos?

Swype has become populated with numerous words that don't exist due to typos. As a result it frequently gets words wrong or pops up with its hidden word tip. Is there a way of viewing all the user added words in its dictionary to selectively delete them? _I'm not sure if this is os/handset specific so I haven't tagged it as such, but I'm on Froyo on a Galaxy S._


Transfer SMS Messages from Nokia (Symbian) to Android

I know this question has been asked quite a few times. However, please read ahead. I have tried a lot of apps such as VeryAndroid SMS Backup, SMS Backup & Restore, WonderShare MobileTrans. I also used an android app called SMS Tools which took the `.csv` file created by Nokia OVI Suite. Most of them work. The SMS messages were threaded as per the contact name. However, they were not sorted as per date & time. In other words, what I would expect is to get the latest SMS (sent or received) at the top, followed by the next latest. Is there any way we can transfer the SMS messages in such a way that latest appear at the top & the hierarchy is followed? I've already tried the solutions offered by How can I copy SMSes from Nokia N8 to Android for free?, this answer on SMS transfer, SMSes from Nokia 6300, and How to move contacts and other data from Symbian to Android? to no avail: They all restore the messages, but they are not ordered as per time. Even editing the `.csv` file accordingly did not have the desired effect.


why does the xoom dock connect the USB port?

I feel like I must be missing something. I got the Xoom dock from Verizon along with my 4G upgrade (The turn around on the whole thing was 1.5 days, and the 4G is amazingly fast, so, definitely don't put that off if you have that option), and it powers the device AND plugs a USB connector into it (making it kind of tricky to seat correctly on the dock, since the connector is a micro USB). However, the dock doesn't appear to have a USB pass-through, so, it acts EXCLUSIVELY as a charging station! So... why the USB plug and if all it's going to do is charge, I may as well just keep plugging it in! Am I overlooking something?


Install custom ROM from Linux on a LG GT540

I'd like to install a custom ROM on my LG GT540. It looks like that in order to enable fastboot and make the whole process a lot easier, a custom ROM must be installed the first time with a program called KDZ. This program seems to work on windows only. Is it possible to enable fastboot and/or install a custom ROM using Linux?


Stay awake while charging, bad for battery?

Is it bad for battery to use the option to stay awake while charging? Will it make my battery drain faster in the future? PD: I use my phone for app development. I have activated the stay awake option to avoid unlocking the phone constantly.


Unfortunately, Music has stopped

So recently I've been developing an Mp3 Download app, which may have caused some problems. I've deleted my app, deleted all the content, deleted the 'Music' Apps Cache and Data, yet It still crashes whenever I click on "My Phone" (When selecting music). Or, when I click Folders, Playlist, etc. * * * Device Info: HTC One X Android Version: 4.1.1 HTC Sense Version: 4+ Software number: Android Revolution HD 20.1 by mike1986 HTC SDK API Level: 4.63 * * * If there's anyone that could help me find a solution, I'd be very happy. Thanks in advance! * * * Edit #1 Just did a cold-boot, and wiped the cache. This had no effect. :( I will not do a Factory Reset, or format my whole phone there's too much that I can't lose. I've read the comments, and the links you've posted.. Unfortunately, none of those links helped me either. * * * Edit #2 Didn't bother trying to fix that, thought it'd just be the flu or something that a week could fix. Didn't care too much tho.. On the other hand, while developing my app, the phone got stuck and didn't do anything. I thought it was a bug in my app. After trying to run the app after some 'Fixes' the Virtual Android device started to come up (since it didn't detect my phone). I tried to go to settings, to enable USB Debugging (since that's most likely to happen), and it didn't do anything. Phone froze. I shut it down and tried to power it up again. It went to 'HTC quietly brilliant' screen, and froze. I tried to reboot and it got stuck at the same screen. I tried to power it off, and on one more time, when the Charging LED was no longer on, and the phone went 'Cold' so to speak. I've tried multiple combinations of buttons, plugged in,not plugged in, with/without Simcard.. but no. My **HTC One X** is dead. It's still plugged in,on the wall, but it's not charging, booting, nothing. I am sad. **Have a nice evening!**


How does the HTC-Dev bootloader unlock process work?

I've been trying to root a phone. For my purposes, at least for the moment, I think the HTC-Dev way is enough - that it will give me a way to root and that I don't need S-OFF. I have looked at the HTC-Dev site and XDA Developers. They have some information, but some details were not apparent - at least to me. **To my surprise I haven't really found anything that explains what's 'behind the door', or any discussion about the process itself.** Maybe HTC's TOS includes an NDA, maybe I am blind, maybe I'm asking about details nobody else cares about. Anyway, I'd like to know _in detail_ exactly what the process is (and, ideally, how and why things are done, if possible). For example: Do I need to register with the HTC-Dev site? (What's required? ~~Can it fail?~~ Does it still fail regularly? Is there an offline or registration-free version, or any alternative?) What then? (What are the 10 steps?) I understand (I think) that it will make the bootloader accept non-signed software (recovery, new ROMs) - how? ~~Does registering lead me to a new bootloader that I can flash with fastboot (that no one has posted)?~~ **No. Well, maybe, kinda - still don't really know what the code is/does.** ~~I thought I saw a reference to a code - is it an online tool that takes a serial number and gives a code I enter somewhere (would explain why no one 'just posts it')?~~ It is a binary generated by an online tool; it is basically unique to each phone. **Edit:** Clarified, because haters got to hate. Started a self-Answer. Thanks, SE.


Getting a Galaxy Note 3 N9006 to work like a normal phone

I'm an American living in Beijing. I had a Galaxy Note 1 for a bit, and loved it. I recently bought an unlocked Galaxy Note 3 N9006, which is a Chinese variant of the Note 3. Unfortunately, because of China's ongoing feud with Google, it doesn't have a Play Store, Gmail, or any of the other Google apps that made me love Android in the first place. The system is ostensibly in English, but there are lots of China-specific things about it: every app on the Samsung store is in Chinese, warnings and so forth also tend to be, and my only two options for searching are Baidu and Bing (both of which I hate). What I want is for the phone to run like one that I would buy in America. I'm open to rooting it, or installing a different type of firmware, but I'm unfamiliar with what that stuff really means, or how to do it. Is this possible? Or will I be stuck with a Chinese phone forever?


Which CyanogenMod version should I use on my Transformer Prime?

I have an Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 that is currently running Android Version 4.1.1; however, I am trying to update it to KitKat (hopefully 4.4.2). I found this guide to help me do that and the provided gapps zip file version is `20131119` but on the CyanogenMod wiki it says the highest gapps version is `20140105`. Also, the link provided on the tutorial page for the firmware is `cm-11-20140123-UNOFFICIAL-tf201` but on Cyano's webpage for the TF201 the most stable version is `cm-9.1.0`. So I have a few combinations that I can do the tutorial with. Either:     1. Use the latest gapps version (`20140105`) and the provided firmware (`cm-11-20140123-UNOFFICIAL-tf201`)   2. Use the provided gapps version (`20131119`) and the latest stable firmware (`cm-9.1.0`)   3. Use the latest of both   4. Use the provided versions of both Obviously, I would like everything on my tablet to be the latest version of everything however there must be a reason this tutorial (and another I saw) are providing these outdated versions of the gapps and firmware (unless the posts just haven't been updated). So does anyone know which is the best option (that works) to go with?


"Couldn't move app. Not enough storage space." I have factory reset my phone, inserted & formated a new 64GB MicroSD Card

As my wife bought an Android Phone last year, she has been using an 8GB MicroSD card, recently she wanted to increase more storage space due to having more music and photograph files. As such, I bought a new SanDisk 64GB MicroSD card Class10. I have successfully formatted the 64GB MicroSD card using the phone's Format function and copied all her photos and music files into the card, I can view all the photos and play the mp3 with no problem. I can also successfully install Apps from PlayStore. The problem comes when I start to move Apps from Internal to SD using the "Move to SD" function, which will prompt me "Couldn't move app. Not enough storage space." So I thought there might be some residual apps data somewhere in the phone memory, hence, I factory reset the phone, reformat the 64GB MicroSD, and copy all the photos (folder name: Pictures) and mp3 (folder name: Music) back into the MicroSD. Although I have nearly 50GB of free space in the MicroSD, unfortunately, I am getting the same error again. Details of the phone: Model number: e1901_v77gq2008 Android Version: 4.1.1 Build Number: e1901_v77_gq2008_20130131 Appreciate advice for any kind soul.


What are .patch files in Android

I downloaded the PDroid source from the XNA forum and fount 3 files in it with the .patch extension. Could somebody please explain me what are files with this extension for? Ignore the fact that they are from the PDroid source since I think there are other projects using them. As I can see these files can be opened in text editor and there are some script lines in them but I don't know what they are for?


rooting gt19100

Hi I am trying to root my s2 and have tried one click which does not support the s2, so I have tried using c.net instructions and I am struggling to find an insecure kernel version to match mine I have this mod no. gt-19100 and version 4.1.2 base band version 19100xxms2 kernel version 3.031-1211311 dpi@dell251#3


Secure Galaxy Star GT-S5282 using simcard change alert

How can I secure my Samsung Galaxy Star GT-S5282 using the simcard change alert option. In other words, when a simcard is inserted in my phone a notification SMS is sent to other phones.


Wifi Doesn't connect to internet in my i5801

in my phone i can connect to any wifi but when i start browser or market or any application that requires internet. It shows no network connection. I have tried following things **Tried several different wifi network,   forget network and connect again and enter password,   restart device** Following is my Device information   **Device : Samsung Galaxy i5801,   OS : android 2.2, Baseband version : I5801DDJP2,   Build Number : FROYO.DDJP6,   Kernel Version : 2.6.32.9** any help is appriciated


Operating System isn't working in Onda V812

I bought an Onda V812, a Chinese tablet. Since beginning, the operating system hasn't worked correctly. Now it simply doesn't boot. I'd like to reset the tablet and maybe install a new version of Android to see if it works. The Onda V812 specifications are very good so I'd like to believe that there should be a solution to my problem. My e-mail complaints to their support team have not been replied.


How to increase speaker volume of HTC Evo 3D

I have just bought HTC Evo 3D and as much I am inspired by phone, its speaker performance is giving me equivalent dissatisfaction, the speaker sound is very low for ringtone as well as for music playback. Hardly can hear sound if its kept in another room. I have done few workaround example installing volume+ and also downloading loud ringtones. But no difference, is it possible I can increase its speaker sound. Thanks


Google Authenticator old version

I have a older phone (Motorola Cliq). Motorola refuses to update this version so I am stuck with v 1.5 until I buy a new phone. I had to wipe my phone clean and when I went to reinstall the google authenticator, it did not appear to me in the Android market since they upgraded the app and it now requires a phone with v2 or higher. How can I get the old version of authenticator back? Thanks.


randomly uninstalled apps from sd card

Lately I've noticed that some apps get constantly uninstalled from my sd card. I figured it had to do with little free space left but apparently I had almost 3 GB left and after monitoring for a couple of days. The apps that get uninstalled like this are not the most space consuming ones, after all; looks completely random to me but starts to get really annoying. I think it started about the same time some apps and/or their icons disappeared from the home screen (not from the phone though) - but that was some Google issue I think. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.


How do I uninstall MultiROM?

I have a rooted Nexus 4 with stock Android on it. I decided to try out the MultiROM app on the play store. I am now trying to uninstall it, however the MultiROM app does two things:   1. It installs a recovery called TWRP   2. It adds a 'boot' menu which lets you select between the OSes I was able to undo #1 by reinstalling ClockWorkMod ROM. However, every time I boot up, the OS selection screen still appears. Note that the OS selection screen only has 'internal' on it. How can I remove this selection screen and remove MultiROM completely?


High-density RSS reader widget

I've been trying to find a good RSS widget that maximizes the number of entries that will fit in 4x2 or 4x4, especially for titles or sites with short entries like headlines. Any good ones out there?


Why is Samsung Galaxy S (Captivate) USB not supported in my Honda Pilot?

Any thoughts on how to resolve the "USB not supported" error my vehicle (Honda Pilot) displays when I connect the phone (Galaxy S Captivate) via the USB jack? Thanks in advance!


Partition mounting on Android

On linux, "/etc/fstab" contains the directives how a partition should be mounted (fs type, flags etc.). On Android how it is determined? On my Nexus 7, I see a file called "fstab.flo" in "/" which contains similar information as fstab does. Just to determine that this file is used by Android during booting, I commented the line corresponding to the mounting of /data partition (With root permission). And booted the device. However, that does not bring any change. Device booted fine, and my changes to that file are no longer there.


Turn off Incredible Bottom Lights

Droid Incredible has 4 buttons below the screen that are very bright at night. I'd like to turn these off when I'm reading from the screen. Is there any way to do this without rooting the phone?


What is the "sync" icon next to some Wi-Fi networks?

When you go to `Menu > Settings > Wireless and network > Wi-Fi Settings` there is the list at the bottom which lists all the detected networks in range or remembered. The networks in range have the Wi-Fi "signal-strength" icon, and sometimes a lock if it's a secured network. Every now and then though, one or two of the networks will have an icon to the left of the strength, which looks like the "sync" icon from the Accounts screen (the circle with two chasing arrows in it). What does that icon indicate in the context of the Wi-Fi networks? Running a Galaxy S Captivate with Eclair.


Google voice search crashing

The Google voice search crashes after detecting the keyword `ok google`.   If, I tap on the mike button in the search app and do voice search, it works.   What could be the reason behind this app-crash? Phone: Samsung Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100)   OS: 4.4.2 KitKat. (Rooted)


Colored output in adb, e.g. for ls command

Is it possible to have colored output in `adb shell`, e.g. for the `ls` command? I've tried `ls --color=auto .` etc, but that doesn't seem to work. Colored output, however, works in `adb shell`, e.g. with               echo -e '\033[01;35m test \033[m'      Or does the ls command in `adb` not provide a "full feature" `ls` and it depends on the command? * * * Required Information:   * Device: HTC Desire S S510e   * Android: Gingerbread 2.3.5


How can I search my Favourites in Chrome and stock on my S3?

I have thousands of favourites in my stock browser and chrome and every time I'm looking for a specific link I have to scroll through a lot. If I start typing in a word in the URL box in either browser that I'm sure is in the title of the link it never finds it!! Any tools out there to help? I tried several bookmark managers from Google Play it always crashes or the app is never able to load my thousands. Or the app will duplicate links a lot and I ended up with 11,000 faves once. I'd like to be able to search all the favourites of every browser at one time. Any help? OS: 4.1 S3


Where is my TWRP backups on encrypted Android?

I encrypted my Android tablet which is a nexus 7. After that I did couple backups. Today I wanted to see the size of the total backups so I open the TWRP folder on my sdcard. There is nothing there. I do not see them anywhere else either. I made backups before encrypting my device. and TWRP backups always resided in the TWRP on the sdcard. So where are the TWRP backups after I encryted my device (via standard android enc). I am using TWRP Cyanogenmod11 Android 4.4.4 , using a recent build from this month. thanks


Why does Android drop files I transfer to SDCard while in recovery mode?

Here's my situation: I have a Sprint Samsung Nexus S 4g. It is rooted, unlocked, and loaded with CyanogenMod 10.1. I am attaching it to a Windows 8 machine via USB cable. Recently, the phone went into a boot loop, and thus I can only do anything with it in recovery mode. I'm trying to transfer the stock ROM to the phone for loading. I follow these steps   1. I boot into Recovery mode   2. I go to Mounts and Storage   3. I mount the USB card   4. In Windows, I open up the phone in explorer, and copy the update.zip file to the root of what is now the G: Drive on my phone.    5. I try to load the ZIP file for processing. Recovery says "Can't open file /sdcard/update.zip"    6. I reboot into recovery again to 'refresh' things. At this point, the file that I loaded is gone! It's not on the SD Card anymore. I can't find it via Recovery mode, and if I remount the USB disk, it's not visible in Windows either. Weird, huh? One other thing to note: I've wiped and reformatted everything I can via Recovery (Cache, system, data, Dalvik, everything) and yet when the phone occasionally manages to boot all the way to the OS, I can still see my wall paper. How can I get the files I copy over to actually stay on the phone? Any ideas on what is going on? I just want to wipe this phone and start over, but I can't seem to make that happen. Thanks. More: Okay, I formatted and wiped everything that I could. And now the phone only boots to fastboot mode. I mount the USB card, move a ZIP over, and double check it in Windows. I can open the file on the phone. But when I unmount the USB card (I have no choice), the ZIP is there, but the phone won't read it. It says "Can't open (bad)". This is trying with CM9.1 and I'm 100% sure it is the right version for my phone (crespo4G)


Headphones controls not working with xperia ray

I have Marshall minor headphones with microphone and control buttons for music. I am using these with my Sony Ericsson Ray but I am unable to use the microphone on the headphones. When I plug the headphones into my phone it comes up with `accessory not supported`. So I have to use an adaptor/converter but this only allows me to listen to my headphones, not use the controls on them? How can I fix this?


Click2Call with Google Voice on Android

I have an HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus (Google Nexus 3) with T-Mobile USA online-and- walmart-exclusive 30$/mo 5GB@4G unlimited data plan, and I was disappointed to find out that I cannot use the official Google Voice app to perform `Click2Call` and make calls by receiving `SIP` `INVITE`'s through an _IPKall_ DDI number tied to an `Internet Call` `Account` within the official/default `Phone` app. Why the `Click2Call` feature is available only in the iOS version of Google Voice, and is missing from Android? How can I make Click2Call work without having to use any third-party apps or solutions with unclear security clearances? I thought I could easily create an icon-app from https://www.google.com/voice/m, similarly to how it's done from Safari on iOS with the `Add to Home Screen` option, but I didn't find any similar options when visiting the web-app in the default `Browser` app on Android.


How do I download the music from my computer to my samsung moment?

Can someone please give me a straight answer im leaving for Costa Rica in the morning and need my music.


Galaxy S3 with 4.1.1 ActivSync contacts not showing

I have connected my S3 to my company's 2007 Exchange server through the native Microsoft ActivSync account settings. I get mail, calendar and contacts - then at some point, the contacts all disappear. They still exist in Outlook/Exchange, but will not show on my S3. This seems to be an issue related to my contacts list: Other users using S3's on the same exchange server aren't seeing the same issue. Are there any characters that shouldn't be in my contacts that might be causing some corruption or something? Thanks.


Why the battery need to be loaded before to root?

I read in some tutoriel that for the root to be working, battery needed to be loaded around 70 at at least. Why is it so? Does it endanger the phone, or it just prevent the root to be working for some reason?


Remove Device from Market Account?

Hear me out. I know that this has been asked before, but I am hoping that there might be a workaround or some new information. My boyfriend has a [Phone X] that has been sent in for replacement twice, and he now has two [Phone X] registered to his google account, and neither one of them is his newest phone. This is the weird part: somebody has one of his old phones and is using it. He can see everything they download and install onto the phone. What is going ON here? I know it is possible to "hide" that phone, but it just does not seem good enough, from a security standpoint. His android market account is connected to a google wallet account. ((I am the one asking because I am more interested in tech and more patient about troubleshooting.))


Phone wakes when unplugged, how to keep it asleep?

I'm trying to charge my phone with an inconsistent power source. Unfortunately, the phone wakes up whenever power stops... Sometimes (often) using more power than is charged. Is there a way to stop the trigger to wake when charging ends? What is the internal name for this trigger? My workarounds so far share the same fault: I can't receive calls. It can't wake if I turn it off, and it doesn't use too much power (usually) in airplanr mode.


Is there a way to get Google Calendar reminders to act like Alarms?

I miss many calendar reminders because they're just too subtle. I might put my phone down and walk out of the room for 5 minutes, missing the reminder, then come back and not touch my phone again for an hour; completely missing an important appointment. If reminders worked like alarms, they would make their notification sound continuously (up to a point, like alarms: ~10 minutes), and take over the whole screen, until silenced. That would be preferable to me. Is there an app that can do this?


Does Chromecast with Plex require users to "cast" videos/media?

_First off, if this is wrong SE community, feel free to transfer to more appropriate forum._ When using the Plex app on Google Chromecast, does a user need to cast their videos/songs/etc to the Chromecast, or does it work more like other hardware running Plex, where a user browses a UI to select what they want to play?


Bring the numpad (and wake up the screen) back in the middle of talk

Let's suppose you're talking to someone and need to use keypad. You take the phone, it turns on the screen, you press something, then you're continuing listening it via the loud speaker. Then at one moment android dims the screen and then finally turns it off. Now you're stuck - you cannot press the power (not sure how to call that button) because it would terminate the call. And the screen is not responsive since it turned off. So how do you deal with it?


How can one run an app made for a more recent version of Android on an older Android Device?

How can one install an app made for Jellybean and use it on Gingerbread? Let's take Google Keyboard for example. Google Keyboard is meant for use with Ice Cream Sandwich and up, but say I want it on my phone running rooted CyanogenMod 7.2. Is this possible?


Disable Video Call on Note 3

When dialling a number directly or via Contacts my Note 3 always shows the option to Voice Call or Video Call. I never want to use Video Call but keep hitting it by mistake (yes I still have bad aim sometimes, even on such a big phone). How can I disable this so I can't accidentally tap it? ![Note 3 Dialer](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Plra4.png) Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)


Is it possible to configure optical trackpad (trackball) to switch on the phone just like iPhone?

I find the power button hard to press with one hand. Pressing an optical trackpad (trackball) would be much more convenient. Are there any hacks for this?


Find out which app is making notification sounds?

I've got a samsung galaxy tab 8, and a few days ago it started making a notification sound but with no notification banner.. I don't know what app is doing it and I didn't install anything around the time in started.. Is there a way to trace this back to the source app somehow? Thanks


Link2SD doesn't really move the apps

I have link2sd with granted root permissions and a partitioned SD card, but when I give Create Link to SD on some big app, it creates just few small files there, like 20-30mb, but the big files of the applications which some are more than 1Gb don't get moved to the second partition... is this supposed to be this way?


Should I upgrade my Samsung Galaxy 2 II 4G Epic Touch with Kies or the Simple Upgrade tool to JB?

I currently have a Samsung Galaxy 2 II 4G Epic Touch and I want to upgrade it to Jelly Bean. After looking at some support pages on Samsung's website, you have two options to install the new version: Kies or Simple Upgrade Tool. **Which should I use? Kies seems to be easier to use, looks better (not that that matters or anything), doesn't need to be installed (as far as I can tell), has a backup/restore feature, and you don't have to have a full battery or have to mess around with the battery before installing. Is one newer than the other? Does one save more data/settings?** By the way: what _will_ I lose when upgrading? I know it says to back up. How about: favorites, text messages, call history, settings, app data, home screen shortcuts/widget placement, etc. I know I can most likely save notes, photos, voice memos, contacts, emails, etc, but am I starting out with essentially a new phone running Jelly Bean and the basics that I backed up? **How will this compare from Kies to Simple Upgrade Tool?** Will it keep everything the same, even if I do have to use a backup Samsung recommended with Kies to have in case something went wrong? Or does the backup have a image of the before that I can revert to and be the same as before if something went wrong so I could start from the beginning again?


How to Deactivate my Android phone using IMEI number?

I lost my Sony Xperia Sola(MT27i) recently. As there was no SIM card inside the phone, when got lost, I am finding it very difficult to access my mobile online from mobilesecurity.norton.com, which I have installed on my device. All that I have in control is the IMEI number of the gadget. Can anyone help me suggest on how to lock or make my phone completely useless? I got official confidential files stored in it. Please help other than suggesting to go for filing FIR, approach network operator, all that stuff.


On my Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), I am suddenly unable to connect to Wifi

I've googled this and turned up a bunch of inconclusive forum threads. I've also checked out a few similar questions on this site, but none of them quite match my details. So here they are: I have a Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) that's been working fine with my wifi router since I got it about 6 months ago. This morning when I fired it up, it rebooted and now I cannot connect to my wifi router. My wifi is not the issue as my Nexus 7 tablet is connected and working. This is what I see:   * When I go to Settings > Wi-Fi, I see my network listed. But status is stuck on `Obtaining IP address`   * After a while, status reports `Network disabled. Poor connection` Tablet also reports that a "Software Update" is ready. Not sure if this is related to the issue. But when I try to update, I get a confirmation page and when I hit confirm button, I get message `Unable to connect network`. I've tried the following:   * Rebooting tablet   * Forgetting and reconnecting to my network through Wi-Fi settings   * Read this solution, but couldn't find Mobile Network Settings Here's some system data from my tablet:               Model Number: GT-P3113     Android Version: 4.0.4     Kernel Version: 3.0.8-999349     Build Number: IMM76D.P3113UEBLH2      A simple solution would be appreciated. I'll post a solution if I figure it out myself. Thanks!


Build Image for emulator

I have Android source code. I make some changes in framework code. Now I want to see my changes in emulator. Can anybody tell me how I can make Image for emulator...??? Thanks in Advance


Physical keyboard bindings?

I'm using an MK802 android device with 4.0.4 and an RC12 2.4ghz keyboard mouse combo. I'm wondering if there is any way to bind specific keys on the keyboard to actions in android? Specifically it'd be great if I could have a home key, and an application key. Escape seems to perform the back function nicely, but if I could have hardware keys for the rest of the main android functions this setup would feel a lot more comfortable.


Power Saving Option in Samsung Galaxy S3

I see there is a **Power Saving** switch in the **Galaxy S3**. What makes the Galaxy S3 save power when it is turned on? Is there a difference this and using **JuiceDefender**? Can using **JuiceDefender** and turning on the **Power Saving** switch help or hinder performance?


Permission denied when try to write to USB pendrive

I am trying to write a file to my pendrive from my android tablet, but it keeps saying permission denied. Should it not be me who determines the permissions?


Set my phone contacts to sync to Google not Google to phone

I want to set my phone to pull contacts from my Google Contacts so that it uses google as a master. I organised my contacts on Google Contacts page and when I synced my phone it messed everything up again because instead of pulling down from Google it uploaded everything from the phone. :( I am using Samsung Galaxy S2 with CM9


What are the alternative Android app markets?

How many competing Android markets (other than Android Market itself) are there and are they any good? I know that there are at least two others: SlideME and AppBrain which I have looked at and seem useful but which ones do you use and why?


Is there a shop like Cydia on iOS for Android?

Most apps in the Google Play store have a free version and a paid version. On iOS there is a shop called Cydia, where you can try out most apps for free before you buy them in the App Store. Is there such a store for rooted Androids as well? I know of the store F-Droid for free software > F-Droid is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software)


USB tethering not working after installing CyanogenMod 7.2 on Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-5830)

I recently installed CyanogenMod on my Galaxy Ace and now its USB tether option is not working. The phone is detected by my PC only when I check the USB debugging mode. I can tether with external applications like Easy Tether but earlier USB tethering was built in for my phone when I had the Samsung stock firmware. What could be the possible problem?


How to turn off screen without affecting anything else?

When I press power button, it not just turns off the screen, but also locks the screen. I use WidgetLocker Lockscreen which is somewhat heavy. So, many apps stop working. For example, an in-app download is stopped after screen lock. The heavy foreground apps are unloaded from memory after screen lock. When I need to run such apps for long, I make screen timeout period infinite. But, it consumes a lot of battery juice. So, I want to turn off screen and only screen. How to do this? Please, don't suggest me to ditch WidgetLocker Lockscreen. My device is Galaxy S which is rooted (ICS).


DLNA server that handle subtitles

Is there any DLNA server which is able to serve subtitles for smart tv (LG 42LA620s - model 2013). I have tried Pixel Media Server and few others with no success, while PLEX on Windows is working perfect. I have an android box (MELE M8) running Andoid 4.2 and I'd like to use it as a media server


Clear "Recent Labels" list in Gmail

It's bugged me for awhile that Gmail shows a "Recent Labels" list when viewing the labels. Does anyone know how to clear this list or even remove it? Gmail: 4.7.1 OS: Jelly Bean - 4.1.2


MHL connection not working properly

I just bought an MHL adapter for my Nexus 4. I have connected the adapter with a HDMI cable to the TV, plugged the microUSB into my phone and provided power on the other microUSB input as I should. The TV showed an error message: > Check signal cable +some small text about possible power and source problems If I unplugged the power from the adapter, or disconnected the HDMI cable, it said: > No Signal So I think I was on the right source. I tried a different HDMI cable, another HDMI port on the TV, and another phone (Samsung S4), but the TV still showed the error message. It seems to me the phone did not give a signal through the microUSB port. Is there something I should turn on?


Camera light flashes when the phone rings - how do I turn this off?

With Android version 4.3 for my Samsung Galaxy S3 (or perhaps just Verizon's flavor of it) my camera flash has begun to blink **very brightly** when I am receiving an incoming call. How can I turn this off? I've been through the settings and nothing obvious really jumps out at me.


how to have second language setting in asus memo pad?

I use both english and chinese for typing but now i'm not sure how to set a second language as chinese in my tablet. Current default setting is english. Can anyone help?


How safe is it to upgrade my galaxy s2 phone to Ice Cream Sandwich?

So I figured that since the s2 now has ice cream sandwich available, I should look into upgrading. Doing some research on the internet, I see that it is actually impossible (or at least quite difficult) to go back to 2.3 if I have problems. I've also seen that there have been reports of Ice Cream Sandwich making their s2 have problems such as randomly crashing or the battery runs out really quickly etc. So is upgrading to Ice Cream Sandwich like a fairly routine thing that ppl do and that I should just do it? Or is it actually quite a risky thing and I could seriously stuff up my phone if I did something wrong? Also, if it is risky, is ICS worth the risk? Is there like a massive difference or is it just really just a few UI changes here and there?


Is there an app for searching installed apps? (Dumb Search alternative)

I have been a victim of the infamous "let's turn off anything that Apple might have a patent for" aka "dumb search" on the Galaxy S3, and looking for a simple way to return my phone to the 21st century All I want is ability to find an App quickly and launch it by name, without visually finding the Icon * * * **What I want is a set of features that existed in older versions of Android**   1. In the Apps main screen, have ability to search (currently works only for widgets)   2. If I find an App, I can press and hold, and it will allow me to place it on any home screen * * * Use case #1 was removed and replaced by the Google search app, which was as mentioned above downgraded to stop including local search (only shows web results) Use case #2 was removed and have no workaround, I need to visually find an app to add a shortcut to it I have searched in the ~~Android~~ Play store for "App Search", but found nothing, should I start writing my own app?


How to open .conf files with File Expert?

I have a rooted Android device running 4.0.3. I bought full version of File Expert in order to browse root file system. I navigate to a `.conf` file and want to open it, but the app says _`There is no handler installed on your device for this file format. Would you like File Expert to find one for you?`_.   I select OK, but I get another error: _`Sorry, currently there is no handler for this format...`_. If I force this file to be openend as text file `Open as text`, and choose FE Text Editor, nothing happens. Any chance to make this work or I'll have to buy another app for this?


Getting call options such as skype/viber again

My question is similar to this : http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s2-international/473947-calling- dialer-viber-skype.html But not quite the same. I've chosen phone as my default calling options, and I'm ok with that. Now my question is that, what do I press when I want to call a contact via Viber/Skype/Other app again? What do I press to get asked again? Without resetting the default calling option, is there a such option ?


Whatsapp contact usernames

This is bugging me about Whatsapp. My contact list in the app is presumably the list of contacts I have in my phone book who have whatsapp. I can see their picture and status if they have one. But their actual usernames are as I have inputted them into my phonebook. However, I'm sure it should appear as they have chosen their names to be (because I can choose how I want my name to be in the edit profile section). It may seem trivial but I'm worried I'm missing something or have done something wrong - does anyone know? Thanks. PS I have a samsung galaxy s2 android 4.1.2


Chrome pages turns blank after loading

I have been having this happen to me for a long time now but recently it seems like it has gotten worse. What happens is that A page loads, and you can see the webpage and almost all content while its loading. You can scroll and use as normal, but once the page fully loads it turns to a fully blank page. Sometimes it happens really fast on light pages, other times on heavy pages you are able to see the page then when it does load it goes blank. Even with a refresh the same thing happens. The way to fix it is to clear the app from recent apps. Open back up chrome then it loads fine. Its not every page its not all the time but its at least everyday. Its happened with 1 tab open to 10 tabs open. On all kinds of different sites and pages. Any ideas on why this is? Anyone else experiencing the same thing?


Phone is Stuck in Boot Loop With Recovery Not Accessible

I have a Tecno P5 and wanted to flash ClockworkMod Recovery onto it. I used **Recovery-Tools** to do this with the file TECNO-P5_130916__recovery_140106-193223.img. The process completed and I was prompted to boot into recovery. The reboot did not complete. I can get into the boot menu (Volume Up + Power), but when I select **Recovery** mode or **Normal** mode the phone gets into a boot loop. **Fastboot** mode works and I can connect from Windows 7. The result of `fastboot devices` is " ** _mt6572v1_phone fastboot_** " No other Fastboot commands are having any observable effect apart from `fastboot flash recovery TECNO-P5_130916__recovery_140106-193223.img` which results in the error " ** _Security deny - Err:0x2017_** ". `fastboot oem unlock` just hangs at " ** _..._** " Is there a tool that can either unlock the bootloader or reset the phone to factory settings so it can boot normally?


Rooting Xperia Play 2.3.4 without unlocking bootloader

After reading many forums, just came across this site. I may sound outdated, but I want to root my Xperia play. After reading many forums. I am confused. I have an unlocked Xperia Play 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.42 (not locked to operator). Can I root it with SuperOneClick latest version 2.3.3 ?? I want to root Xperia Play for saving internal space. I don't want to unlock bootloader. Will I lose all my messages, contacts, settings, etc by rooting? Please guide me with links to the software for rooting if possible.


When do Force Closes imply hardware problems?

In general: how do you know if random Force Closes (FC) are due to faulty hardware or not? I experience a few FC's per day on standard apps (Skype, Facebook, Chrome) using stock Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 (ICS) on my Galaxy Nexus. If it was another random Android device I would get it, but not on Google's flagship with this much development behind it.


Internet filterer?

I'm looking for an app that will alert me and ask me whenever an app wants to access an internet connection then prompt me to decide wether to allow it or not. It would also be nice if the application shows what URL the blocked app was trying to access. I'm pretty sure I stumbled across an app like this on the Play Store before but I forgot what its name was and now, I can't seem to find it anymore. I'm rooted so rooted/unrooted solutions are accepted. I tried both DroidWall and LBE Privacy Guard. They both don't include the URL or website that an application accesses. :(


adb push: sync but not copy

`adb push` seems to push everything into the dest folder regardless of their changed/unchanged states. So it wastes a lot of time. Is it possible to sync rather than copy (i.e. to `rsync` rather than `cp`)? I see `adb` has a `sync` option, but I'm not quite sure whether it's relevant or not.


Manually Updating your OS?

Is it possible to **`manually`** update any Android Device?


How to prevent tracking or hacking of a used phone

The used phone's IMEI is clean, so it's not stolen.   Looks like its seller did a factory-reset before selling it.   But how do I make sure that it doesn't have any malware or backdoors, and that its seller can't later mess with it, hack it, track it, or falsely report it stolen? I know that if the phone is rooted, some anti-theft apps and malware can survive a factory-reset.   To make sure the phone is truly clean, should I flash the ROM, or is there a way to tell if the phone was ever rooted? I suppose these questions could be asked by a thief, but a lot more people buy used phones than steal them.


Reading list manager?

Does anyone know of an app for managing a reading list? Features I'd like to get include being able search names and authors from some kind of book database, link to common book sellers (Amazon, Barns & Noble, etc.) and add books via an ISBN bar-code.


Calendar Bug in Android 1.6 on LG GT540

On my Wife's LG GT540, the calendar has 2x 3rd of April, as you can see in the following picture: ![alt text](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Ari5s.jpg) As funny as it is, it isn't very helpful... I'm wondering if anyone else has heard of this and/or knows a solution?


Wifi disconnects during sleep

I noticed recently that, when I would use my phone after it had been sleeping, wifi wouldn't be connected and it would have to connect. I went into advanced wifi settings and ensured that "Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep" was set to "Always", but the problem remains. Any ideas? I have an HTC One and AT&T. Update #1: Went through troubleshooting with three different HTC techs. The last effort was to clear the boot partition cache and factory reset the phone. After doing both, however, the issue remained. I learned that the AT&T software is out of date and actually has never been updated since I've had the phone for 16 months. I'm waiting for a level 2 HTC tech to send me the latest version.


Samsung Android phone / tablet drivers without using the Samsung Kies

As Samsung Kies require one to be online in order to install but all I need are just Samsung drivers so that the OS (e.g. Windows XP, Windows 7) can recognize the Samsung Android device. So, how to connect the Samsung Android phone / tablet to the PC without using Samsung Kies so that the OS can recognize that the Samsung Android device? Similarly, how do one install Samsung Kies without connecting to the Internet? This is because sometime, one need to access the android device on PC which does not have Internet access or in an restricted area.


How can I get a voice confirmation of an alarm?

When using the voice search and speaking "set alarm for 10 am", the only audio I get back is "setting alarm...". While the screen displays a helpful "This alarm is set for 3 hours from now", I'd like to get a similar audio feedback. Is this possible?


Spotify automatic "offline mode" when no Wifi connection

Is it possible to automatically switch my Android Spotify app to "offline mode" when not connected to Wifi? I've just had 1.5GB of data downloaded via Mobile data connection which has over maxed out my limit! I'm not sure why this has happened (I can only assume it's re-downloaded some playlists?), but I would like to prevent this from happening again.


Can I enable OK Google in my Nexus 5 even when phone is locked?

I actually like OK Google, and would like to have it available even when the phone is locked / screen is off. Anyway to do that? Thanks! :)


How am I getting anonymous ratings on my app?

I thought that with the integration of Google+ into everything, all ratings were no longer anonymous. That must not be the case, though. While some of my app's ratings have a review and username linked to it, I also have unaccounted-for ratings with no review and username - they're just anonymous ratings. How is this possible?


Phone: Samsung Galaxy S4   Android: 4.2.2 Can the trebuchet launcher be installed on the stock ROM? I can't find the app on Google Play. Where could I get this?


Where in the Nexus 4 is the wire wireless charging coil?

I've just received a "smartfox qi" wireless charger as a gift, but it won't charge my Nexus 4 despite its indicator light turning on, and the Nexus 4 says "charging wireless". Still, it doesn't charge, the battery graph shows a power depletion just as if it were just lying on a desk. It's running stock 4.2.2 without a case. The charger has the exact same dimensions as the Nexus 4, so I just placed it exactly on top. I'm thinking that the wireless coils didn't match up well enough. So my question is: **Where in the Nexus 4 are those charging coils? How do I have to place it to ensure maximum-efficiency charging?** _Bonus questions:_   1. Wireless charging heats up the Nexus 4 a lot. Is this really healthy? Won't it significantly reduce the lifetime of the (non-replaceable!) Nexus 4 battery?   2. What specific product would be a good recommendation, specifically for the Nexus 4?


Where can I find the option to set the limits for the call log?

I'm using Cyanogenmod 10.2 and I vividly recall that there was an option to set the limit for the number of entries in the call-log. I can't seem to find that option even though i've been clicking through my dialer settings for a while. Could anyone tell me where is it?


android mail stuck in outbox. smtp mail account

I have my comcast mail set up on my droid. Recently, I reply-all'd to a message and it wouldnt send. I cant open it because it is "in processnof being sent" and I cant delete it. The notification is driving me crazy. Any idea how to get rid of it? I cant find the correct folder in astro file manager... help!


Recovering deleted data from Androids internal memory

I'm aware of the process to recover deleted data from a SD card of an android phone. However I'm looking for a process to recover the deleted data from the phones internal memory (such as SMS, app data etc). I have 2 specific questions here:   1. Since internal data is not accessible is it mandatory to root the phone to recover data?   2. Even after rooting the phone and getting an img file, the file system used by /data partition (usually YAFFS2/EXT3/EXT4) are not properly supported by any forensic tool. So in short someone plz explain the process to recover data from internal memory


What are the consequences of flashing a modified rom with Knox enabled bootloader on a Knox enabled samsung phone?

For instance I want to flash OmegaROM v21 on my Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i9505. OmegaROM v21 is a modified Samsung edition of Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat. According to the information in the xda-developers forum, the ROM contains a new Knox enabled bootloader. As what I understand by reading the related related research thread in the xda-developers forum and the information provided by Samsung, this will have the following consequences:   1. The bootloader will detect the unsigned Android kernel and because of that,   2. The Knox warranty flag will be set to 1.   3. On the boot screen it will be visible that the Knox warranty is void.   4. It is not possible to reset the Knox warranty flag   5. It is unlikely, that there will be a hack for resetting the Knox warranty flag because it is stored at a very low level, maybe in an eFuse or in the TrustZone of the ARM processor.   6. I will not be able to flash an older ROM. (Why? Because it will need an old bootloader and the new one disallows that?)   7. I will not be able to use Knox enabled apps.   8. I will not be able to use Knox enabled infrastructure.   9. I will not be able to use Knox enabled DRM.   10. I will be able to flash new and modified / unsigned custom ROMs   11. I will be able to use normal apps, infrastructure and DRM. Are my assumptions correct, and will I be able to use DRM based services like Spotify, Amazon Lovefilm, Google Play Music, etc?


Permission denied on /system/xbin/su when trying to unroot Sony Xperia L

I'm trying to root my Sony XPeria L reading this tutorial The firmaware is 15.0.А.2.17, model C2105, and my Android version est 4.1.2 Everything was good until step 9, where I get the following error : `/system/bin/sh: /system/xbin/su: Permission denied` So I ran adb.exe from my computer and try to grant my permissions on this file. I tried some `chmod 777 su` but this is a "Read-only file system"... I'm a C# developper and I always used Windows, so Android world is totally new for me. Can anyone help me to avoid this error message ? Thanks you !


Issue in GSM for Straight Talk and MMS.

I just purchased a **GSM** unlocked Android phone. And called into Straight Talk to get the new `APN` setting. But, the settings they gave me would not allow me to receive **MMS**. The web and testing works fine. Please help me on which settings to use? **NOTE:** Someone told me to re-configure my phone, will this help?


Error reflashing Nexus S to stock Jelly Bean

I've got a Nexus S (D720) running CM 10.1.3, and I'd like to flash it back over to Google's latest factory image (sojus-jro03r). When I try updating, I get the following:               sending 'bootloader' (1536 KB)...     OKAY [  0.195s]     writing 'bootloader'...     OKAY [  0.347s]     finished. total time: 0.542s     rebooting into bootloader...     OKAY [  0.001s]     finished. total time: 0.001s     sending 'radio' (15232 KB)...     OKAY [  2.037s]     writing 'radio'...     OKAY [ 15.314s]     finished. total time: 17.350s     rebooting into bootloader...     OKAY [  0.001s]     finished. total time: 0.001s     archive does not contain 'boot.sig'     archive does not contain 'recovery.sig'     archive does not contain 'system.sig'     --------------------------------------------     Bootloader Version...: D720SPRKE1     Baseband Version.....: D720SPRXXX     Serial Number........: 3730DA5FBAF300EC     --------------------------------------------     checking product...     OKAY [  0.001s]     checking version-bootloader...     OKAY [  0.001s]     checking version-baseband...     FAILED          Device version-baseband is 'D720SPRXXX'.     Update requires 'D720SPRKC9' or 'D720SPRKD8' or 'D720SPRKE5' or 'D720SPRKH1'.          finished. total time: 0.006s      Searching "D720SPRXXX" on Google gets exactly zero hits. How did my baseband version get like that, and how do I change it to make Google's update happy? It's worth noting that the device _still boots_ into CyanogenMod without issues, and can be reflashed with a _new_ version of CyanogenMod; I just can't install Google's factory image.


USB OTG not working properly in Sony Xperia P (Android 4.1.2)

I don't know if anyone has faced this kind of problem before. When I connect my flash drive (San Disk Cruzer 8GB) to my phone (Xperia P running Android 4.1.2) via OTG cable, most of the time it's not detected. Sometimes it works just fine and I'm able to access the connected drive. But most of the time, the phone fails to detect the external drive. Before upgrading to Jellybean, I was running ICS. I've already tried factory reset but found it useless. Also, the flash drive and OTG are working fine on other phones. Please help! Thanks in advance!


How to unroot a GSM Galaxy Nexus without reverting to the stock ROM

I recently rooted and unlocked the Bootloader on my Galaxy Nexus — direct from Google — using this method. Upon doing so my phone reverted to the stock Jelly Bean ROM I had just after upgrading. All of my apps and settings were removed. I've downloaded and setup all my apps again, and I want to unroot my phone in order to properly use Google Wallet. Will unrooting my phone with the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit wipe my phone and restore the stock Jelly Bean ROM?


Can I build an APK from an installed app and its data?

I would like to take an installed app, including its data, from a rooted Android device and produce from it an APK suitable for installing on a non- rooted Android device. Is this possible? _Edit: Existing answers/comments seem to reinforce the idea that existing apps do not support embedding an app's data within an APK. Perhaps the more fundamental question is, **can** an APK embed files destined for_ `/data/data/[appname]` _, or are they restricted to being self-contained when installed?_ Notes:   * I assumed that, if it were possible, this functionality would be built into an app such as Titanium Backup. Titanium Backup can back up app+data to a single file, but that file is not an APK and can only be restored by Titanium Backup itself - which is no help for me as the destination device is not rooted and so cannot run TB.   * Solutions that require use of the terminal on the phone or ADB are fine. Thanks.


Android "Internal Storage" used but not reported

As an owner of a Nexus One running Gingerbread, I'm continually fighting to keep free space in my phone's Internal Storage. Today, I noticed something odd. The bottom of Andorid's "Manage applications" screen shows a bar graph that reports the phone's "Internal storage" (I have 29M free). When I click into an app, I can see storage for the "Application", and for the app's "Data". The application, in most cases, is stored on the SD Card. The application's "data" is stored on the phone (I presume). What I'm finding is that I'm not seeing the whole picture of what is taking up Internal Storage. For example, I have 29M free in Internal Storage. The Angry Birds app, which is stored on the SD card, is 3.14M. It's Data is 4.0K. I then delete the Angry Birds (gasp!), and my free Internal Storage jumps up to 31M. So it looks like it's freed up 2M, when I only would have expected it to free up 4.0K. Any idea what's going on here?


Will I lose root with the AT&T OTA 3.0 update?

I have the option to do the over the air 3.0 update from AT&T for a HTC Inspire 4G. Will I lose root?


What's the difference between "cdma_shadow" and "shadow" builds in CyanogenMod 7.2

* In 2011, Motorola Droid X was somewhat supported by CyanogenMod 7.1+, and was known under " **cdma_shadow** " tag: http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=cdma_shadow&type=nightly It had - and still has - only 2 official nightlies builds (the latest from 2011-11-16) and no RCs or stable releases.   * Now, I just found another tag (" **shadow** "): http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=shadow&type=nightly It has 4 nightly builds (last one 2012-06-17), all 3 RC builds and **a stable build**.   * However, that other " **shadow** " build looks suspiciously wrong to me:     * Clicking on "Motorola Droid X" from CM device page links to " **cdma_shadow** " (the one with 2 2011 nightlies and no stable releases).     * To the best of my knowledge, CM7.2 never worked well on Droid X.     * The tag lacks "cdma" prefix. Q1: **What is the "shadow" tag?** Is it a new name for Motorola Droid X for CM7.2? Is it non-CDMA version of Droid X? A cdma_shadow port without working CDMA radios? Q2: How well does this "shadow" stable build support Verizon's Motorola Droid X? * * * A little extra info: I just downloaded the actual "shadow" stable ROM, and "build.prop" file has this: > > ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/shadow_vzw/cdma_shadow/shadow:2.2.1/VZW/23.340:user/ota- > rel-keys,release-keys ro.product.model=DROIDX   >  ro.product.brand=verizon   >  ro.product.name=shadow_vzw   >  ro.product.device=cdma_shadow   >  ro.product.board=shadow ... abd further down ... > # Default network type.   >  # 4 => CDMA / EVDO.   >  ro.telephony.default_network=4   >  ro.com.google.clientid=android-motorola   >  ro.cdma.home.operator.numeric=310004   >  ro.cdma.home.operator.alpha=Verizon


Do regular Bluetooth keyboards work with Mororola Droid X running Android 2.3?

I remember reading couple of years ago that most (or even all) normal Bluetooth keyboards would not work with Mororola Droid X running Android 2.2. (surprisingly this didn't seem to be covered on Android SE) Does anyone know whether the situation has improved since then by introducing Android 2.3 stock ROM, or better/more capable Bluetooth Keyboards? Or was the problem with Droid X hardware and thus unfixable?


What controls the Google Maps traffic widget updating "time to arrive"?

I have the Google Maps traffic widget on my Galaxy Nexus. The widget will show the traffic lights, but the times don't seem to update unless I log into maps by tapping the widget such that Maps loads. Is there a way to "force" the travel time for Google Maps widgets to always display, from the current location?


Play High-Resolution mp4 Videos on Galaxy Y

When I try to play high resolution videos on my phone I get this error message: > Sorry, this video cannot be played Is there a way to make these videos play, like an app that can handle these videos or is it a limitation of my device?


How do I sync only "My Contacts" from Google on Samsung Galaxy S?

Is there any way that I can limit my Galaxy S to only download & sync contacts from the google account that are in "My Contacts"? Right now, it downloads everything, in particular, contacts in the "Other Contacts" group which has people that I've only emailed one time (or responded to). This takes my contact list from <200 up to 500+. On the other side, any way to use the groups that I've included in my google account? I'm not opposed to using a separate application to manage these. It seems to me that Samsung's contact implementation is just poorly thought out, and I really hope that they make drastic changes to it for the 2.2 update.


Unable to open copied files from computer to device (mount  as disk drive) - HTC Desire S

I connected my phone as a disk drive and put some files ( .png ,.jpg ,.swf ) in the `sdcard`.   I am unable to open those files on the phone. I am unable to find those files in the gallery of the device, either. When I checked details from Astro file manager it is showing the extension `.cp$` on all the file, as in `filename.png.cp$` I am not getting what is the problem??


How can I get the apk file of an app downloaded from Google Play?

I want to get the apk file of an app downloaded from Google Play. How can I do this?


YouTube 3D on Nexus 7

How can I enable blue/red 3D for yt3d videos in the YouTube android app? I tried watching a yt3d-enabled video on my Nexus 7 but it just plays normally, with seemingly no way to enable 3D.


When should I start charging my Lithium battery?

The comments in this question say that I shouldn't wait until low battery charge level before I charge, because that reduces battery life (this is contrary to my understanding before that the faster we charge (without waiting for battery to discharge) the worse it will be for battery life). My question is, when I should generally start charging to avoid this effect? 20%? Interesting question: _If we always limit the usage of the battery only 20% and above, won't we, in effect, reduces our battery capacity to 80%, because we will only use the battery in 20%-100% state?_


"Flashing" custom recovery from running ROM

A possible solution to my other question related to this. Having root access, what's there to prevent me from manually flashing a custom recovery from my running operating system? If my bootloader is locked, can I still do:               dd if=openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0-deb.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery      If so, then I'd be able to flash a custom recovery from inside of a running Android operating system, bypassing a locked bootloader. I suppose if someone has root access to a running operating system, you're pretty much hosed anyway, but would this at least in theory work? Can I use something similar to the above command to flash a recovery in a live, running Android device?


Can I use side buttons of my phone to turn (by holding) next/prev track without root?

I have xperia M. It has normal walkman player. But choosing music is not comfortable, it needs taking out my phone from a pocket. How can I custom side volume buttons to turn next/prev. track by holding it a while? (How it was in old walkman telephones) Thank you in advance.


Uninstalled system keyboard

I rooted my phone and uninstalled keyboard application without backup.. Now i removed my root. I need keyboard. My phone is galaxy star pro. Android version 4.1.2. Help me.


Changing default menu color for the Galaxy s5

I want to change the color of the menu(this greenish blue color) the color in the settings menu. I already rooted my device. Anything will help. Thanks


How to upgrade the HTC One X (with AT&T) from ICS to Jelly Bean from Indian telecome?

I purchased HTC One X unlocked (with AT&T) with Android ICS. I am using this phone in India with Airtel SIM. How can I upgrade the device to Jelly Bean?


Will an Android phone connect to Wi-Fi and download apps without a subscription?

I wanted to get an iPod, but hate Apple and like Google. I was told that the android equivalent of an iPod is any phone without a subscription. Would an Android phone without a subscription be able to connect to Wi-Fi and download apps anyway? If not, what would be a real equivalent?


Is there an application / ROM that allows me to set the phone to "Guest" mode which I can configure?

I would like to be able to set my phone into `Guest` mode so people using it will not be able to "abuse" it while I give it to them. Example of usage:   * Child mode - prevent editing settings, making calls, installing applications etc.   * Friend mode - prevent viewing text/email messages etc.   * etc. I have the MIUI ROM which has a pre-defined `Guest` mode - I'm looking for something which is fully/partially configurable - is there something like that?


How to reinstall Android on my HTC Explorer using a different language?

I have just moved back to England from China where I bought a HTC Explorer. It has issues with Google Play, and its market place is a Chinese version so I want to reinstall the OS to an English version. What is the best way to go about doing this?


Galaxy S GT-I9000: how to fix boot to recovery with Volume up+Power?

I have Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000) and I've installed Cyanogenmod 10 M2. I can reboot into recovery from Cyanogenmod (Hold Power button, select Reboot and Recovery). However, I cannot boot directly to recovery holding Volume up + Power or Volume up + Home + Power when the phone is powered down. **Do I need to do something to the phone hardware to get some button combination to boot to recovery mode?** As far as I know, the button combination I've tried is the correct one for this device. I can boot to download mode with Volume down + Power. The recovery is the one installed along the official galaxysmtd Cyanogenmod 10 M2 ("CWM-based Recovery v6.0.1.4"). I would want to fix the issue because now I'm afraid to flash ROM updates because getting into recovery in case of boot loop is much harder if I cannot get the normal key combo to work.


Official statement regarding call recording

I have been searching for a while and have not found any official statement about the call recording issue in Android (i.e. that it is not possible to reliably record calls on all phones). It may have the same lawsuit-fright induced reasons as a limitation of call recording in Google Voice (short notice here), but as mentioned, I could not find anything official. Is there really nothing all over the Internet? And whom can I ask for more information? Google?


msm_otg kernel wakelock preventing deep sleep

Ever since upgrading my stock Sprint Galaxy S3 to the official Jelly Bean release, my phone won't go in deep sleep at all, it's constantly at 384MHz. It's because of msm_otg kernel wakelock. Anyone have any idea how to disable that?               ===================     General Information     ===================     BetterBatteryStats version: 1.11.0.0     Creation Date: 2012-10-29 14:02:58     Statistic Type: (3) Since Unplugged     Since 2 h 10 m 50 s      VERSION.RELEASE: 4.1.1     BRAND: samsung     DEVICE: d2spr     MANUFACTURER: samsung     MODEL: SPH-L710     OS.VERSION: 3.0.31-329968     BOOTLOADER: L710VPBLJ7     HARDWARE: qcom     FINGERPRINT: samsung/d2spr/d2spr:4.1.1/JRO03L/L710VPBLJ7:user/release-keys     ID: JRO03L     TAGS: release-keys     USER: se.infra     PRODUCT: d2spr     RADIO: L710VPBLJ7     Rooted: false     ============     Battery Info     ============     Level lost [%]: 19 Bat.: 19% (74% to 55%) [8.7%/h]     Voltage lost [mV]: 259 (4036-3777)     ===========     Other Usage     ===========     Awake (): 2 h 10 m 49 s  (7849 s) Ratio: 100.0%     Wifi On (): 2 h 10 m 50 s  (7850 s) Ratio: 100.0%     Wifi Running (): 2 h 10 m 50 s  (7850 s) Ratio: 100.0%     Bluetooth On (): 2 h 10 m 50 s  (7850 s) Ratio: 100.0%     No Data Connection (): 1 h 28 m 40 s  (5320 s) Ratio: 67.8%     No or Unknown Signal (): 1 h 28 m 40 s  (5320 s) Ratio: 67.8%     Screen On (): 16 m 13 s  (973 s) Ratio: 12.4%     Deep Sleep ():  (0 s) Ratio: 0.0%     =========     Wakelocks     =========     NetworkLocationLocator (com.google.android.apps.maps.Maps): 6 m 15 s  (375 s) Count:339 4.8%     SignalCollector.ScannerThread (com.google.android.apps.maps.Maps): 3 m 19 s  (199 s) Count:63 2.5%     AlarmReceiver (com.sec.android.app.clockpackage.Clock): 39 s  (39 s) Count:14 0.5%     AlarmManager (in.vineetsirohi.customwidget.Ultimate custom widget (UCCW)): 34 s  (34 s) Count:28 0.4%     AlarmManager (Android System): 29 s  (29 s) Count:278 0.4%     LocationReceiverService (com.google.android.apps.maps.Maps): 17 s  (17 s) Count:857 0.2%     EntriesRefresh_wakelock (com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.Google Search): 17 s  (17 s) Count:16 0.2%     *sync*_gmail-ls (com.google.android.gm.Gmail): 16 s  (16 s) Count:12 0.2%     CheckinsNotificationService (com.google.android.apps.maps.Maps): 12 s  (12 s) Count:685 0.2%     ActivityManager-Launch (Android System): 12 s  (12 s) Count:51 0.2%     AlarmManager (com.espn.score_center.ScoreCenter): 9 s  (9 s) Count:135 0.1%     AlarmManager (com.google.android.apps.maps.Maps): 8 s  (8 s) Count:1701 0.1%     *sync*_com.google.android.apps.plus.content.EsProvider (com.google.android.apps.plus.Google+): 7 s  (7 s) Count:1 0.1%     GmailProviderProviderChangedBroadcastWakeLock (com.google.android.gm.Gmail): 7 s  (7 s) Count:4 0.1%     *sync*_com.android.calendar (Calendar): 7 s  (7 s) Count:11 0.1%     FaceDetectionService (Android System): 6 s  (6 s) Count:144 0.1%     GTALK_ASYNC_CONN_com.google.android.gsf.gtalkservice.AndroidEndpoint (Google Services): 6 s  (6 s) Count:43 0.0%     AsyncCollectorListener (com.google.android.apps.maps.Maps): 6 s  (6 s) Count:1089 0.1%     sleep_broadcast (Android System): 5 s  (5 s) Count:85 0.1%     *sync*_com.google.android.apps.docs (com.google.android.apps.docs.Drive): 5 s  (5 s) Count:6 0.0%     ConnectivityService (Android System): 5 s  (5 s) Count:146 0.0%     DocsSyncAdapter (com.google.android.apps.docs.Drive): 5 s  (5 s) Count:2 0.0%     PhoneWindowManager.mBroadcastWakeLock (Android System): 4 s  (4 s) Count:60 0.1%     NetworkLocationCallbackRunner (com.google.android.apps.maps.Maps): 4 s  (4 s) Count:546 0.1%     NetworkLocationPassiveCollector (com.google.android.apps.maps.Maps): 4 s  (4 s) Count:551 0.1%     LocationReportingService (com.google.android.apps.maps.Maps): 4 s  (4 s) Count:1704 0.1%     NLP PendingIntent client in com.google.android.apps.maps (com.google.android.apps.maps.Maps): 4 s  (4 s) Count:1224 0.1%     AlarmManager (com.levelup.beautifulwidgets.Beautiful Widgets): 4 s  (4 s) Count:131 0.1%     *sync*_com.android.contacts (Google Services): 3 s  (3 s) Count:4 0.0%     BackgroundRequestService (com.facebook.katana.Facebook): 3 s  (3 s) Count:29 0.0%     NLP PendingIntent client in com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox (com.google.android.apps.maps.Maps): 3 s  (3 s) Count:166 0.0%     *sync*_com.sec.android.gallery3d.picasa.contentprovider (com.sec.android.gallery3d.Gallery): 2 s  (2 s) Count:2 0.0%     net.comcast.ottclient.common.sync.WakefulIntentService (net.comcast.ottclient.XFINITY Connect): 2 s  (2 s) Count:6 0.0%     RILJ (Phone): 2 s  (2 s) Count:70 0.0%     AlarmManager (com.android.providers.calendar.Calendar storage): 2 s  (2 s) Count:26 0.0%     AlarmManager (flipboard.app.Flipboard): 2 s  (2 s) Count:3 0.0%     *sync*_com.google.android.music.MusicContent (com.google.android.music.Google Play Music): 2 s  (2 s) Count:6 0.0%     NetworkStats (Android System): 2 s  (2 s) Count:43 0.0%     ScheduleNextAlarmWakeLock (com.android.providers.calendar.Calendar storage): 2 s  (2 s) Count:30 0.0%     *sync*_com.android.browser (Google Services): 1 s  (1 s) Count:80 0.0%     SyncLoopWakeLock (Android System): 1 s  (1 s) Count:377 0.0%     show keyguard (Android System): 1 s  (1 s) Count:9 0.0%     AudioOut_15 (1013): 1 s  (1 s) Count:5 0.0%     MQTT (com.facebook.katana.Facebook): 1 s  (1 s) Count:25 0.0%     GTALK_CONN (Google Services): 1 s  (1 s) Count:181 0.0%     *sync*_subscribedfeeds (Google Services): 1 s  (1 s) Count:109 0.0%     NfcAdapterManagerImpl (com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel.Wallet): 1 s  (1 s) Count:10 0.0%     AlarmManager (com.birdstep.android.cm.Sprint Connections Optimizer): 1 s  (1 s) Count:3 0.0%     Event Log Service (Google Services): 1 s  (1 s) Count:107 0.0%     AlarmManager (Google Services): 1 s  (1 s) Count:216 0.0%     NLP ActivityPendingIntent client in com.google.android.apps.maps (com.google.android.apps.maps.Maps): 1 s  (1 s) Count:205 0.0%     AudioOut_3 (1013): 1 s  (1 s) Count:6 0.0%     AudioOut_2 (1013): 1 s  (1 s) Count:7 0.0%     reset keyguard (Android System): 1 s  (1 s) Count:131 0.0%     AlarmManager (org.fueledinc.jackthreads.android.JackThreads): 1 s  (1 s) Count:24 0.0%     AlarmManager (com.facebook.katana.Facebook): 1 s  (1 s) Count:47 0.0%     ================     Kernel Wakelocks     ================     "msm_otg" (): 1 h 54 m 31 s  (6871 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)1/0/0 87.1%     "wlan_rx_wake" (): 25 m 11 s  (1511 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)1393/0/1393 19.2%     "PowerManagerService" (): 13 m 25 s  (805 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)1128/0/0 10.2%     "wlan_ctrl_wake" (): 8 m 17 s  (497 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)236/0/236 6.3%     "bam_dmux_wakelock" (): 4 m 4 s  (244 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)336/0/168 1.8%     "sec-battery-monitor" (): 1 m 45 s  (105 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)233/0/0 1.3%     "smdcntl0" (): 1 m 32 s  (92 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)1795/0/85 1.2%     "wlan_wake" (): 1 m 18 s  (78 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)35988/1/0 1.0%     "BTLowPower" (): 39 s  (39 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)16/0/16 0.5%     "msm_serial_hs_dma" (): 30 s  (30 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)16/0/0 0.4%     "radio-interface" (): 19 s  (19 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)40/0/0 0.2%     "alarm" (): 12 s  (12 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)1076/0/0 0.2%     "smdcntl1" (): 11 s  (11 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)12/0/6 0.2%     "msm_serial_hs_rx" (): 10 s  (10 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)37/0/37 0.1%     "vib_present" (): 7 s  (7 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)16/0/0 0.1%     "rmt_storage_1093353344" (): 3 s  (3 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)10/0/0 0.0%     "rmt_storage_1093353168" (): 3 s  (3 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)10/0/0 0.0%     "power-supply" (): 1 s  (1 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)233/0/0 0.0%     "sec-battery-measure" (): 1 s  (1 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)262/0/0 0.0%     "alarm_rtc" ():  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)15/0/1 0.0%     "pm8xxx_adc_wakelock" ():  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)262/0/0 0.0%     "mmc1_detect" ():  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)2/0/2 0.0%     "mmc0_detect" ():  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)2/0/2 0.0%     "qcril" ():  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)865/0/0 0.0%     "KeyEvents" ():  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)4189/0/0 0.0%     "ApmCommand" ():  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)58/0/0 0.0%     "qmuxd_port_wl_0" ():  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)1742/0/0 0.0%     "event7-734" (system, com.sec.android.app.gamehub, com.android.providers.security, com.google.android.backup, com.android.providers.settings):  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)35/0/0 0.0%     "event0-734" (system, com.android.server.vpn.enterprise):  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)1/0/0 0.0%     "event4-734" (system, com.android.server.vpn.enterprise):  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)1/0/0 0.0%     "event1-734" (system, com.android.server.vpn.enterprise):  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)1/0/0 0.0%     "event13-734" (system, com.microsoft.onx.app):  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)57/0/0 0.0%     "event5-734" (system, com.asksven.betterbatterystats):  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)11/0/0 0.0%     "event11-734" (system, com.android.server.vpn.enterprise):  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)1/0/0 0.0%     "event10-734" (system, com.android.server.vpn.enterprise):  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)1/0/0 0.0%     "event9-734" (system, com.android.server.vpn.enterprise):  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)1/0/0 0.0%     "qmuxd_port_wl_1" ():  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)6/0/0 0.0%     "msm_ipc_read" ():  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)20/0/0 0.0%     "msm_ipc_router_smd_xprt" ():  (0 s) Cnt:(c/wc/ec)41/0/0 0.0%     ======================     Alarms (requires root)     ======================     ======================     Network (requires root)     ======================     ==========     CPU States     ==========     384 MHz (): 1 h 43 m 3 s  78.4%     486 MHz (): 3 m 46 s  2.9%     594 MHz (): 1 m 53 s  1.4%     702 MHz (): 2 m 8 s  1.6%     810 MHz (): 2 m 40 s  2.0%     918 MHz (): 3 m 59 s  3.0%     1.03 GHz (): 2 m 3 s  1.6%     1.13 GHz (): 1 m 39 s  1.3%     1.24 GHz (): 1 m 20 s  1.0%     1.35 GHz (): 31 s  0.4%     1.46 GHz (): 24 s  0.3%     1.51 GHz (): 7 m 53 s  6.0%     Deep Sleep ():  0.0%     ==================     Reference overview     ==================     Custom: Reference custom_ref created 0 s (Wl: null; KWl: null; NetS: null; Alrm: null; Proc: null; Oth: null; CPU: null)     Since charged: Reference since_charged_ref created 0 s (Wl: null; KWl: null; NetS: null; Alrm: null; Proc: null; Oth: null; CPU: null)     Since screen off: Reference since_screen_off created 0 s (Wl: null; KWl: null; NetS: null; Alrm: null; Proc: null; Oth: null; CPU: null)     Since unplugged: Reference since_unplugged_ref created 1 h 35 m 58 s  (Wl: 43 elements; KWl: 27elements; NetS: null; Alrm: null; Proc: 12 elements; Oth: 7 elements; CPU: 13 elements)     Since boot: Reference since_boot created 59 s  (Wl: 11 elements; KWl: 0elements; NetS: null; Alrm: null; Proc: 1 elements; Oth: 6 elements; CPU: 13 elements)


Best way to update to latest versions of custom ROMs?

What is the easiest and most time effective way to update to different builds of a custom ROM ? Say for example, having an Infuse, I follow the builds of Cyanaogenmod 10 and they release updates every week or so. What I usually do is to use Titanium back up pro to backup my apps, flash ROM and do a restore. (which of course takes a lot of time) Is there a better way to do this that I'm not aware of ? Does updating to a latest version need to have the same steps as flashing a new ROM entirely ?


How can I uninstall the local Speech Recognition from Google?

My Google Speech Recognition isn't working. When I use it (in Google Now, Evernote, etc.) it crashes the app. I'm _guessing_ this is because I installed the local SR. (I did a Factory Reset on the phone (Motorola Razr M) and the problem persists AND the local SR is still installed. Update: **What I've tried** I can't find any App (Running or Installed) that seems like Speech Recognition. So I've not removed anything. The only thing I've seen that looks like it might be what I'm looking for is com.google.android.voicesearch but there's only an option to Stop and Disable it, not uninstall.


How to upgrade Avatar ROM's old kernel?

I've got an S3 LTE version (GT I9305), with CyanogenMod (Avatar) installed. I've tried nightlies too, however, I'm still running Linux 3.0 (shown in about in settings). And I've seen CM screenshots where they're running 3.4. Why is my phone stuck even when I update? How can I get a recent kernel?


How can I change music track without getting my phone out of my pocket?

I know there are apps that let you change tracks with the volume button. But that can be awkward (e.g. if the phone's in your pocket and you're jogging or something). I was wondering though, do you guys know of like a clip/ adapter thing that that you can use to change tracks on Android phones? I had something that could do that for my Discman back in the '90s, but I cannot find any mention of it on the internet today. You connect this adapter to the Discman, and then connect your headphones to the adapter.


Restoring one application data from ClockModRecovery Backup

I was using CyanogenMod 4.10.3. Due to slow-downs I decided to downgrade, but took a backup of all available apps using ClockModRecovery including WhatsApp. In backup/ directory, I see some img files, not individual apps. Since I changed my number and I would like to use my old number with WhatsApp, I would like to restore WhatsApp backup from this backup. Is it possible?


Encrypt the phone's internal storage

Is there a way to encrypt my phone's internal memory, in the same way you would encrypt a computer's partition? Ideally, the phone would always ask for the password when booting, and even if someone had physical access to the phone and plugged it into a computer, this person could never see what's inside the phone unless he/she knew the encryption password. I'm looking for a way to encrypt the internal storage only (that's where the sensitive data is kept). Encrypting the SD card is nice but not necessary. Running eclair on a motorola milestone, and I'm willing to root it if necessary. _Note: I know that there are security related apps that offer to remotely nuke the phone. I also know that this might seem exaggerated and tin-foil-hatish to some people, I'm just a bit of a security freak._ :-)


Market Downloads, GTalk and GMail notifications fail when on company VPN

I've noticed that when I login over WIFI to my company VPN the following problems occur:   1. GTalk does not login.   2. No GMail notifications received.   3. I can access the Android Market but when I attempt to download an application it fails. All these work ok on my home WIFI and 3G connections. Does anyone have any idea what would cause this? What protocols/ports do these services use and is it possible to edit them?


Android Nexus S Boot Freeze

My Android Nexus S does not boot anymore. If I start it normally, I get a screen like the following and it won't ever change (tried for hours): ![NormalBoot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zOgcU.jpg) I can still go into the boot loader with PowerOff + Volume Up, if I try the RECOVERY option, I just get a screen that looks like this: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/0xXul.jpg) Does anybody know how to install the original google android again, or at least flash it with a similar operating system?


My Galaxy Nexus detects wifi signal(at home) but can't connect to it. I cant connect to wifi. The wifi icon doesnt appear beside the time on the upper right of the screen. When I try to access facebook it says connection lost. But wifi works properly well on the laptop. I've switched the ON/OFF , restarted the galaxy Nexus and still nothing. Please help.


Video Player App for MKV?

Having trouble finding an app that will smoothly play .MKV (matroska video) files. (For those unfamiliar with the format, MKV is commonly used for HD video.) The popular QQ, Mobo, Mvideo, and MX players result in choppy, un-synced play. These apps do the same on my 2.1 device. I am using Samsung Galaxy Ace with Android 2.3 and these QQ, Mobo, Mvideo, and MX players are not able to play .mkv file smoothly.


Deauthorize an app

I installed MightyText the other day. But I haven't used it so I uninstalled it. Then I remembered it required links to my Google account - so I went to Google Account security. But it doesn't list the app - when I reinstall MightyText it doesn't prompt me for authorization again - it says it's "linked". There is an "unlink" button - but I have no way of knowing if it actually does it. Where can I find the Google interface to revoke this permission?


How to check internet connection every xx minutes and log the result?

I am having issues with internet connection - only at home and only sometimes. I want to debug it so I am looking for an application that would check the internet connection every xx minutes and log the result. Does anything like that exist?


What is involved in upgrading Android to a later version, if the manufacturer no longer supports the device?

I recently acquired an Android-based tablet which is now running a rooted version 2.2; however, the manufacturer no longer supports or sells this particular tablet. I'm interested in seeing if I can install Android 4.0 onto it by keeping the Linux kernel from 2.2 and just replacing everything else. Despite the GPL, the manufacturer never released any source code for their custom modifications so I can't, for example, compile a new kernel. So my basic plan is to replace the software stack with the stock Android 4.0, copy any custom applications over from 2.2 that came with the device, and see what happens. Has anyone here tried anything like this before and can advise on any potential pitfalls before I go ahead and inadvertently brick my device? Thanks in advance!


Why will my Samsung Galaxy Gio not turn on

My Samsung Galaxy Gio hasn't been working properly for a few days, and now it won't even turn on. I can get it to the recovery page, but it will not do anything after that. I was thinking that it might be the battery but I'm not sure,someone please help!


Can't download updates via home WiFi network but can over other networks

I Have a Cisco EA4500-RM, it allows to connect an iPhone 5, a desktop, and a laptop to my home network. When I try to connect my Samsung Galaxy SIII, it shows that it is connected to the network, but it does not allow me to download any updates. Once I connect to any other network (Wi-Fi) it downloads everything without problem. Can anybody tell me what settings are interfering with this or how I can fix it?


My Karbon Smart Tab 7 Tornado EX SD CARD problem

My tab detects my sd card but the problem is.. it won't mount can someone please help me.. I tried to format it into NTFS, ExFat, Fat32 but it doesn't work Thank you for viewing! Your answer is my gratitude :)


POP3 E-mail Downloading Old E-mails I had Deleted

My Galaxy S3 phone recently received an update. My POP3 e-mail via Comcast now downloads e-mails from several weeks ago, apparently when it wants and however many it wants, at the same time it checks for new e-mails. I end up 'marking as read' and deleting these in bulk time and again. I've tried NOT marking as read as well. This did not happen until after the update. Any suggestions?


How can I disable the status bar on the lock screen?

I want my lock screen to actually lock the phone. I don't want to be able to unlock the phone and initiate a call by pulling the phone out of my pocket, or randomly select notification items if it bangs against my leg. Is there a way to just turn all that crap off? For anyone interested in this functionality, I have logged a bug.


Problem connecting Galaxy Note 10.1 to Mac OS X Mountain Lion

I'm trying to connect my Galaxy Note 10.1 (running Android 4.2.2) to my Mac OS 10.8 machine via USB. I used Android File Transfer, but it gives me an error that says: > Could not connect to device. Try reconnecting or restarting your device.


Micro SD not being found on phone or pc after replacing

My micro SD card filled up from pictures on my Galaxy S3 and previous phone. I went out and bought a larger capacity card to replace it. When I put the full card in my laptop to transfer the pictures, at first it worked. When I went to open the card, I could not find it anywhere on my laptop. I removed it and put it back in my phone and it is now saying the card is damaged. I have tried both multiple times, even in my camera, and still have not been able to find my pictures. What can I do to find my pictures again and safely?