How can I tether my phone's network to my pc?

I tried the "Android wifi tether" app and "Clockworkmod", both are not working. I am looking for free solution. I am using LG Optimus Black and is 2.3 root. I tried the "Android wifi tether". I can enable the "tether" on my phone and its icon change color too but I cannot find anywhere I can connect to this claimed wifi hotspot network in my Windows 7. I opened the Network and Sharing Center and cannot find any possible wifi. Strange enough, my pc doesn't seems to found any wifi. I tried the "Clockworkmod" app. It works sometimes but most of the time failed. Some days I can connect my phone's network with it and most other days can't. I tried turn off my anti-virus and firewall too. Here is a example log:               C:\Program Files\ClockworkMod\Tether     "Local Area Connection 2"     Checking arguments...     Setting IP Address, mask, and gateway.     netsh interface ip set address name="Local Area Connection 2" source=static 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.0 10.0.0.2 1     Element not found.     Setting DNS server.     netsh interface ip add dns name="Local Area Connection 2" 8.8.8.8 index=1     The object is already in the list.     netsh interface ip add dns name="Local Area Connection 2" 8.8.4.4 index=2     The object is already in the list.     Adding Windows Firewall Exception     netsh firewall set allowedprogram program="C:\Program Files\ClockworkMod\Tether\win32\node.exe" name=Tether     IMPORTANT: Command executed successfully.     However, "netsh firewall" is deprecated;     use "netsh advfirewall firewall" instead.     For more information on using "netsh advfirewall firewall" commands     instead of "netsh firewall", see KB article 947709     at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=121488 .     Ok.     Starting Tether...     C:\Program Files\ClockworkMod\Tether\node-tuntap     opening tun device: null


USB host mode with class compliant audio interfaces

I have an HTC EVO, and it is my understanding that the hardware supports USB host mode. I am still working to confirm this, but even if it doesn't, I understand other devices do, and that the Android kernel supports USB2Go. Assuming the hardware is capable, what would it take to get Android to use a USB audio interface? I am only interested in trying to get it working for class-compliant interfaces, as anything else isn't worth the effort. I understand this is a bit of an general question. I am hoping someone has already tried this. I'm a software developer but have not dug into Android much. This would be a heavy first project for me, but any information on how/if this could even be done would be much appreciated. **Edit:** Seems this guy got it working on a Nexus One: http://sven.killig.de/android/N1/2.2/usb_host/ **Edit #2:** So, since there seem to be drivers available... how would I load them? Is ADB the only way? Is a kernel update required, or can I simply drop the modules in place and load them? If a kernel update is required, can I replace the kernel without losing everything else?


Refresh POP Accounts

In my Gmail account, I use "Refresh POP accounts" by Emmanuel P to add a simple button at the top of my email list to quickly refresh all the POP email accounts I have attached to my Gmail account. I cannot, for the life of me, find a method to do this on my LG Optimus. Is something like this available for Android? # Update I use the official Google Gmail app. Gmail automatically checks pop accounts, but does not check the accounts on a regular schedule. The POP accounts can be checked manually via "Refresh POP accounts" Labs plugin in desktop browswers. However, this is not available in the Gmail app or in mobile browsers.


Copy whatsApp Database to my pc

I am using Sony Xperia P and my display is not working. So I am not able to do any thing with my mobile. Now I want to copy my WhatsApp database to another android phone or PC.But I am not able to do so.And every time I tried to copy database folder of WhatsApp to my PC ,it shows msgdbstore.crypt files in phones storage,but the copied folder is empty. Thanks in advance ,please give suggestion how to copy database.


How to make Skype Mobile for Android permit PC-to-PC calling?

I purchased a Samsung Galaxy Tab from Verizon Wireless without a contract, so no 3G support -- only WiFi. I went to Skype.com/m and installed Skype Mobile for Android. After installation, it lets me only do Skype Chat. If I try to do a Skype Call (PC-to-PC calling), it won't let me -- the call just dies. Does anyone know how to make it permit PC-to-PC calling, even though this "PC" is actually a Galaxy Tab on my end? I mean, Android is built on Linux, and my Linux PC has a version of Skype that permits PC-to-PC calling, so I don't understand what the issue is here for Skype.com on this.


Do any phones other than the Samsung S have gyroscope capabilities?

The Samsung S, Android's first official phone to support 2.3 will have gyroscoping capabilities. Do any other phones have a gyroscope?


Can Tablets deal with USB Sound Cards?

I've found this thing on eBay. It converts the USB to a microphone input and a jack-speaker output. I'm just curious, if my tablet is compatible with it as the description doesn't explicitly mentions it. My device is rooted if that makes any difference.


How to set gmail sync frequency?

I want to know how often Gmail checks for new emails because I need longer battery life. How can I see/set this? I want to set it so that, for example, it checks for new mail every 10 minutes and never more often than that. I use this notification application on a Samsung GTi5800 that has Android 2.1update1


Dropbox LAN Sync on Android Device

Dropbox provides LAN Sync for PCs to save time & money. Is there any way to enable it for Android devices? All Dropbox sync apps use only internet for syncing.


Is it possible to get an answer to a silent sms from a turned off phone?

> # Silent SMS > > Silent messages, also known as “silent tms”, “stealth sms” or “stealth > ping”, are employed nowadays to locate a person and thus to create a > complete movement profile. They do not show up on a display, nor trigger any > acoustical signal when received. I heard it is also possible to get an answer to such a silent SMS from a phone that is completely turned off (sure there must be some energy in the battery still) How would that work?


Can not delete picture from Android phone

An image someone sent me to my gmail, has ended up on my phone gallery, I am unable to delete. Any ideas?


Creating a video ad about my application

When I search for an app in Google Play Store, I see there are some nice videos uploaded by their developers containing some screenshots or a video about how to use their apps, for example this. How do I create one of them, and what application/system should I use to create it without using a real camera. I just want to use graphic hands and a mock mobile template.


I changed my sim card - how do I find which app is sending sms messages to my old number?

I recently traveled to another country and I'm using a local prepaid sim card on my Galaxy S2. My prepaid credit was depleted rather quickly, and when I checked the phone record I found out **my phone was sending two sms messages each day** , about one minute apart from each other - one to my old number and one to my wife's number (as far as I can tell the only thing special about my wife's number is that with my old sim card I used to call it a lot). These two numbers are in my home country, so the sms messages were very expensive, and that is why my prepaid credit was depleted so quickly. Of course **I didn't send any messages myself** , nor is there any record of them in the outgoing messages. Now that my credit is depleted I still sometimes get a message from the mobile carrier saying they can't deliver a message I was supposedly trying to send (though really I wasn't) because I have no credit - so **my phone is still trying to send these messages**. Specifically this also happens after I restart. So I'm stuck with no credit, and I don't want to recharge my card because my phone keeps trying to send these messages and it will deplete my credit again. Obviously some application is sending these messages, and to find out which application (after reading this question) I installed RL Permissions, and here are all the applications listed as having the permission to send sms messages: ![apps that have sms sending permission](http://i.stack.imgur.com/sn4u7.png) Now as far as I can tell all these apps came preinstalled by Google or Samsung, and therefore supposed to be trusted.   The only exception is _WhatsApp_ , but this is a widely used app and I think is also trusted. It does make me wonder though, why _WhatsApp_ needs permission to send sms messages in the first place - it's supposed to send messages only by using the internet connection isn't it? **So can anyone help me find which app is the culprit?**


When typing, automatically replace specific characters with others (ie accented uppercase Greek vowels)

I'm looking for an app or other way to automatically replace specific characters with others, from a list of my definition. This should be done in every possible text edit field, inline. Ideally I would type up some text and, if the keyboard I'm using is configured to do so, it would replace as I type or after a word is autocompleted. Unfortunately I haven't found any keyboard app that allows for this. A second way to do this would be to complete typing in any text field, select all typed text, share or copy paste to another app that will do the replacement, then paste the replaced text back into the text field. This seems like the most realistic solution to be looking for, and one that I could consider writing myself. I figured I'd check for a more elegant or existing solution before considering that. The main purpose of this is to accomodate whoever types in Greek and wants to use a keyboard's autocomplete functionality, in particular to send SMS in GSM- ASCII encoding and thus be able to use 160 characters per single SMS. All keyboards that I've tried (Go Keyboard, Swype, Swiftkey, stock ICS, Samsung), exhibit the same issue, namely the capitalized versions of the words in their Greek dictionaries incorrectly include accents on the vowels. This probably happens because the dictionaries include only the lowercase versions of the words, while automatically uppercasing them on demand to save store space or to avoid what they perceive as duplication. Unfortunately, although lowercase greek vowels may carry an accent, uppercase ones must not do so. More importantly, the 7-bit GSM-ASCII encoding for SMS transmission that allows for 160 characters per SMS only includes uppercase Greek characters without accents (it does not include lowercase ones). As soon as a single lowercase or accented uppercase character is typed, the SMS must be sent using UCS-2 encoding which is 16-bit and limits us to 70 characters per SMS. The list of characters and their replacements is this:               Ά => Α     Έ => Ε     Ή => Η     Ί => Ι     Ό => Ο     Ύ => Υ     Ώ => Ω      Would anyone have any idea how to go about doing this, in an existing app or some sort of macro with string replacement functionality? Apologies for the long question, if you reached this far. I thought it was important to state the background that lead to this limitation. Thanks in advance.


KitKat Lock Screen: Possible to remove bottom menu?

I updated my Nexus 4 to KitKat. It adds a menu bar at the bottom of the lock screen. By default, it shows the camera on the right hand side and caret in the middle. Is it possible to remove the bottom menu bar from the lock screen? Alternatively, is it possible to remove the icons on the menu bar.


Firefox for Android: blocking images?

I would like to prevent Firefox from loading images, due to 3g data limit.   * I was googling for an anwser, but it seems that option is not available, and, to my surprise, I did not find any posts mentioning it _does not_ exist.   * There is no option in `about:config` that looks like the one `permissions.default.image` in the desktop version of Firefox.   * No extension (in particular, the Image Block) seems to be installable in Firefox 16.0 for Android. Can you suggest a solution, or a browser, which supports this feature?


Display screen on [desk|lap]top

Is it possible to display the screen of my Android on a regular computer in a similar fashion as an emulator would – but with an actual device being displayed rather than an emulation? I am looking to plug my Android in and then do all phone activity on it from this imagined piece of software, such as use apps, send text messages and even make phone calls. E.g. when I am sitting at a computer, which offers far more UX convenience than a small Android device, I do not see why I wouldn't use it to augment the phone display on a much bigger monitor and use my keyboard instead if the phone is plugged in.


How to tune my Android 4.1.2 for performance

I have a `Motorola Droid Bionic` with `Android 4.1.2` on it. The phone has become very slow and switching between applications takes at least 5 seconds. Q1: What could be causing this performance decline? Is it too much local data garbage that needs to be cleaned up? Q2: What desktop system utility/analytics tools are there out there so that I can access my phone from my laptop, run analytics and service the phone (e.g. clean local data or uninstall apps etc.) from in a more UX pleasing environment?


Unable to use Network: "Not Registered On Network"

I am using Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330 (officially upgraded from 4.0.4 to 4.1.2). It used to work fine, but since a few days I am not able to call or send sms or use any network related services. It gives me error : "Not Registered On Network". I tried applying manual network settings. At first it gives a pop up : "Registered on Network". But as soon as I try to make a call, the same error : "Not Registered On Network". I thought that factory reset would have been the solution to my problem, but unexpectedly , this too did not work for me. Please help.


Locating stolen phone after factory reset

I assume any reasonable thief will wipe the phone as soon as possible, thus removing any tracking apps and user accounts. I there a method to track the phone any way? A possible method is to use a tracking app (and it's configuration) that's embedded in a custom ROM.


Samsung S4 not sending emails when they have an attachment

I am using the std email app on the Samsung S4. I cannot send emails when they have an attachment. The email just sits in the outbox. When I send the same email without an attachment is gets sent. I have tried all file formats for the attachment, including word, excel, jpeg in case it was only affecting certain file types. I have also tried different file sizes, and it does not matter, even very small attachments of a few bytes will not work. I do have a gmail account on the same phone. Attachments do get sent with from the gmail account. The account that is problematic is the my work account which is running using activesync. I have checked the Wifi vs Mobile data settings and have tried it with mobile data on and off as well as with Wifi On and Off


Crossword editing in galaxy note 3?

Is there are way to edit crossword (which comes in online newspaper) through note 3? The thing is the e-paper (online newspaper in a weblink) shows all the papers in image (jpeg) format...I can download these pages. But how do I edit this image which has the crossword game..? I want to fill this crossword using my phone. Is this possible with the s-pen?


Issues with Galaxy S3, S4, Note 2 destroying or being unable to use SD-cards

Reviews for some products, as well as some forum threads, claim that the Galaxy 3, Galaxy 4, and Galaxy Note 2 will not play well with some SD cards. The first of the above links mentions that Kingston had posted this as a known issue on their website; a Google search for the quoted text brings up no such page. Is this a known issue? Is it advisable to avoid or prefer certain brands, models, capacities, or speeds of SD cards because of this? This question seems to be related.


How long does a GPS almanac last for a quick fix within cold start?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 mini and did two tests, both with cold GPS start (without A-GPS data):   1. starting GPS receiver 11 hours after last fix - got new fix almost instantly (30 seconds)   2. starting GPS receiver 23 hours after last fix - could not fix in 10-15 minutes (did not count exactly) I have to mention the GPS was turned on in Android system between last fix and test and phone was on wifi. My question is - how long do GPS almanac data last for a quite quick (say under 3 minutes) cold start?


Renaming a Notebook in Evernote Mobile?

In Evernote Mobile app, is it possible to rename a Notebook? I have looked around but didn't find anything? Am I missing something?


How to select a power supply for a given Android device

There are a variety of products on the market which provide a power supply for Android devices through the ubiquitous MicroUSB 2 port. These include adaptors for 12V "cigarette lighter" car DC power supplies, adaptors for AC (120-240V) domestic power supplies, solar power supplies, AA battery power supplies, and so on. One consideration with all such products is the maximum current they can supply. This is generally 500mA at a minimum, but I have seen up to 2 A. How can we know what current our device will draw, so as to select a power supply which will maximize its recharge rate? What is the maximum current that can be supplied via a MicroUSB connection? How can we know if our device is able to safely use a power supply which can supply more current than it draws?


Increasing my phone's charging rate while tethered

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and a laptop with 2 USB 3 ports. When tethered to my laptop (to provide Internet access via GSM/HSPA data), the phone charges very slowly, especially if I am using it for anything else in addition to data tethering. While connected to a USB 3 port using the OEM cable, it took about 5 hours to charge while tethered but not otherwise being used. Given the 2100 mAh battery, this works out to a bit under 500mA¹. It has a micro-USB 2 port as its sole means of power input. The S3's USB-to-AC Adaptor indicates that it provides 5.0 V at 1.0 A. The Battery HD app, when running on my phone, tells me that an S3 will charge just under twice as fast via AC power as via USB. I haven't found any apps which indicate, or any other way to determine, the phone's current draw from the power supply. If I'm reading wikipedia correctly:   * Maximum current draw for a normal USB 2 port is 500mA.   * Maximum current draw for a normal USB 3 port is 900mA.   * Dedicated Charging Ports (which I gather is what the Samsung USB-to-AC adaptor has) can provide over 500mA but do not support data transfer. I didn't see any indication in the article of a maximum current.   * Charging Downstream Ports can also provide over 500mA along with high-speed data transfer. It sounds like the maximum current was originally 900mA in the 2007 spec but was upped to 1500mA when version 1.2 was published in 2010. ¹: Wikipedia gives battery specs for the S3 as "2,100 mAh, 7.98 Wh, 3.8 V". The rate of charge of the battery over 5 hours works out to 420mA **at 3.8V**. At USB voltage of 5V, this is only 320mA. I'm not sure what the efficiency ratio for charging a Li-Ion battery is—80% perhaps? How can I increase my phone's charging rate when connected to my computer? Is it possible for a USB 2 device to draw 900mA from a USB 3 port? Is it possible (and safe) to connect my phone to two ports at once to increase the total current?


Where are metamorph themes?

I just installed metamorph for my rooted toshiba thrive. I'm trying to figure out where to get themes for it, but they're nowhere to be found (at least through a google search). I thought some would come pre-installed, or at least have a repository of some pre-made ones, but no... 1) Where is a good place to search for these? I definitely want it to be android tablet compatible (I'm running ICS). 2) How do I install them using metamorph? I've been reading up on how to do this but I want to make sure I don't mess with something and end up bricking.


App to show battery current or rate of change of voltage, short term info

Id like to have quick feedback about how what I do on my phone affects power usage, but cant seem to find a good widget or app for that out of the hundreds out there! Anyone know any? Thanks


does Cyanogenmod 7.2 Madteam release 16/6 on Vodafone 858 support USB host?

I've a Huawei u8160 which is running Cyanogenmod 7.2. I saw in the change log that it has better support for USB mouse and keyboard and it was written beside it COMMON. Quoted from the Cyanogenmod github CHANGELOG.mkdn: > ... > > Common: Better support for mouse and usb keyboards - Emilio Lopez, Tanguy > Pruvot > > ... So I was wondering if it supports USB host so I can connect it with a USB mouse and keyboard ?


HTC explorer A310e - does it have magnetic sensor?

I want to use any compass app to my HTC explorer A310e model. But i am not sure whether it will work or not? Is it something related to hardware support to have magnetic sensor? And is there any way to activate it so that i can use that app in my phone?


Is it possible for the stock Downloads app to detect externally added/modified/deleted files?

Assume I add (or delete, rename) a file, with a file explorer, to the download folder where the stock Android Downloads app is looking. Is there some way to have the Downloads app refresh and notice the new file, or is the app unable to detect changes to the download folder?


I saw the 'z4root' application on the Droid market just now. Is it safe to use on my Samsung Galaxy S?

Anybody used the **Z4ROOT** program to root/unroot his device ? Can I use it on my **Samsung Galaxy S** phone ? **Is it a real root / unroot process ?** I am a developer myself and know how much damage you can do on a computer if you have too much power and too little knowledge. However, a true root / unroot program seems ideal. That way I can root the device if necessary (f.i. to grab a screen dump or whatever) and unroot the device immediatly afterwards (until such time I really know what I'm doing - if ever :) ).


Is it possible to change the LED notification color on Galaxy S3?

I want to be able to select which colors show up for different notifications such as sms email facebook and phone calls. I know the led for the s3 is capable of showing multiple colors but don't know if these are changeable, I've seen it on other phones tho (my old bb curve) I figured android has something similar. thanks,


Google Voice in Android to make cheap international calls like on Desktop through Google Wallet?

I need to make international landline/mobile calls. My laptop with Debian is failing me here and iPad failing here. I want to use Google Voice because it is far cheaper than my local carriers. I tried to use their marketed Google Voice -mobile but for some reason it seems to turn into my carrier -version of "phone" or actually I am not sure whether it is the right version. I am looking for the same Google Voice as in Desktop: you open up Gmail and then there type the number to make cheap calls to which you pay through your Google Wallet. **So how can I call, using Google Voice and Google Wallet, in my Android -phone?**


Stop the nag notification for enabling texts on Hangouts?

Pretty much every time I get a text message, Hangouts gives me an annoying notification asking to handle my text messages (which I don't want to do). Is there a way to disable it?


Open text file with any file extension from other apps?

This question is related; it solves the problem for .c, .cpp and a bunch of other extensions, but not for my admittedly somewhat unusual extension.: How do I open a text file of any extension in Android? I am using text files with extension .todo that I would like to open on my Android phone with a text editor FROM OTHER APPS (file manager, dropbox). So far, I have tried 920, Droid Edit, Jota and maybe some more that I don't remember right now. Renaming to .txt always brings a bunch of choices. Can I add this extension to the system somehow? Can I register this extension from within some text editor?


How to make Android GMail app to show my picture next to my email messages?

I have a user profile picture selected for my own Google profile. This picture is visible in my GMail settings and works fine with web versions of GMail:   * This profile picture shows successfully next to all my email messages on GMail web site, i.e. when I open my GMail account through desktop web browser (Chrome).    * This profile picture also shows successfully when I open mobile version of GMail web site using mobile Chrome on my Nexus 5. However, when I use the stock Android GMail app to read my emails on Nexus 5, my profile picture refuses to show. Profile pictures of other people show successfully next to their message titles, but my messages are displayed with the "default" profile icon - a large "A" in a square. Meanwhile, GMail app correctly recognizes these messages as posted by me: it explicitly says "me" in place of sender's name. So, is there some sort of trick to make GMail app behave consistently with GMail web site in that regard, i.e. make it display my profile picture next to me messages in GMail?


How to set a default keyboard language on the lock screen?

I have multiple languages set up on my keyboard (and using Swype primarily). Since my password consists of English letters, if my keyboard was last used in a different language, I have to first switch language on the lock screen before starting to type the password. This is very annoying and in aggregate quite time consuming. Is there any way to get the keyboard to always default to English in the password entry field of the locked screen?


Will I need to move app updates to SD card in Android 4.3?

If I move a certain app to SD card (from App Info page), what happens when Play Store installs that app's update? Will the update automatically go to SD card, or will it go to internal storage and I'll have to move it to SD card again?


Good non-developer Android emulator?

Personally, I own an iPhone. However I would love to see the Android UI. I know a person who does have an Android, but never see it enough. I'd really love to have a good emulator that non-developers can use just to test out the Android UI. Is there any sort of apple app, Mac app, or non-developer tool out there to run the Android UI? Thanks!


Builtin Ice Cream Sandwich Application keyboard shortcuts question

In previous versions of android, you could specify application keyboard shortcuts (for example, Menu+G to launch GMail, etc.) but that functionality seems to be gone from Ice Cream Sandwich. However, there are a few that seem to be builtin, but I can't seem to customize them. They seem to be control+b for browser, control+p for people, and control+a for calculator. (Note that I'm not exactly sure which particular modifier key it is, it's just the one labeled control on my touchpad bluetooth keyboard) Does anyone know about these or how to customize/change them? Thanks!


What do the names means in settings > application manager > current app?

In `settings`>`application manager`>`<your app>` we got some infos about her.   What do they means? I am quite confused.   I really need to know it but somehow its quite hard to guess. Where can I get that full descibed information about this stats? The most important things to know (first):   * Total   * Application   * Data Thanks in advance.


Accelerometer, Orientation failded to start : Unknown error

I am having **Motorola Milestone xt720 (android 2.1)** in which orientation doesn't work automatically but if i enabled it and if the screen is in landscape mode then it continuously remain in landscape..so have to disable it manually to get back into normal mode. Checking using **AndroSensor** it reports : **Accelerometer: Failed to start :Unknown error Orientation : Failed to start :Unknow error ** So is it a hardware problem or some application problem ?


How can I migrate my data/apps from one Honeycomb tablet to another?

I got myself Honeycomb tablet, but after I used it for a while I've decided that I'd like to get a different one. How do I transfer all my apps from one tablet to another? Or, if this is not possible, how I can delete all my data from my old tablet?


Is it possible to use an AT&T phone for android development without rooting?

This question seems to say that it's necessary to root an at&t phone (like the samsung captivate) in order to install apps from unofficial sources. My question is a bit more focused: if I'm working on my own android app, will I be able to load it on my at&t phone for testing (via the android SDK, etc.) without first rooting the phone?


Why does my screen turn itself ON?

I am having a problem with my phone's screen arbitrarily turning itself on. It has been going on for a while, but I finally got a logcat of it, so here it is. If anyone can find anything in here that looks like it is causing the problem, and how to resolve it, please let me know. I'm particularly suspicious of the first entry at `10-01 18:25:44.411` and the other entries that say `E/power`, but I don't know what to make of the rest.               10-01 18:25:32.079 D/PowerManagerService(  279): Screen__Off : releaseWakeLockLocked flags=0x0 tag=AdControllerWakeLock myUID=1000 myPID=279 myTID=505     10-01 18:25:32.079 I/PowerManagerService(  279): Ulight 7->0|0     10-01 18:25:32.079 D/PowerManagerService(  279): setLightBrightness : mButtonLight : 0     10-01 18:25:32.129 V/MmsProvider(  425): Query uri=content://mms/inbox, match=2     10-01 18:25:32.300 D/dalvikvm(  279): GC_CONCURRENT freed 2041K, 47% free 10031K/18759K, external 11107K/12124K, paused 9ms+8ms     10-01 18:25:32.300 D/StagefrightPlayer(  181): reset     10-01 18:25:32.300 D/StagefrightPlayer(  181): reset over     10-01 18:25:32.300 D/StagefrightPlayer(  181): reset     10-01 18:25:32.300 D/StagefrightPlayer(  181): reset over     10-01 18:25:32.330 D/dalvikvm( 1425): GC_CONCURRENT freed 503K, 47% free 3365K/6279K, external 0K/0K, paused 1ms+3ms     10-01 18:25:32.360 I/APACHE HTTP (thCr=11) - NafHttpAuthStrategyDefault( 2143): (thUse=11) NafHttpAuthStrategyDefault()     10-01 18:25:32.360 I/APACHE HTTP (thCr=11) - GbaSupportIndicatorRequestUpdaterDefault( 2143): (thUse=11) GbaSupportIndicatorRequestUpdaterAbstract() userHeaderPredefined=null     10-01 18:25:32.430 D/dalvikvm( 2143): GC_CONCURRENT freed 378K, 49% free 3115K/6023K, external 0K/0K, paused 3ms+2ms     10-01 18:25:32.440 I/APACHE HTTP (thCr=11) - NafHttpAuthStrategyDefault( 2143): (thUse=11)    cached value : gbaSupportIsPossible=null     10-01 18:25:32.440 I/APACHE HTTP (thCr=11) - NafHttpAuthStrategyDefault( 2143): (thUse=11)    The current context is NOT a context of GBA service.     10-01 18:25:32.440 I/APACHE HTTP (thCr=11) - GbaSupportPermissionRequestCheckerImpl( 2143): (thUse=11) isCurrentProcessRequestedGba()#finished   result=false     10-01 18:25:32.440 I/APACHE HTTP (thCr=11) - GbaSupportPermissionRequestCheckerImpl( 2143): (thUse=11) isCurrentProcessAllowedToUseGba()#started   result=false     10-01 18:25:32.440 I/APACHE HTTP (thCr=11) - NafHttpAuthStrategyDefault( 2143): (thUse=11)    The GBA permission wasn't requested for this process.     10-01 18:25:32.440 I/APACHE HTTP (thCr=11) - NafHttpAuthStrategyDefault( 2143): (thUse=11) It is impossible to support GBA now (many possible reasons: no Android Context, current client is GBA service, etc.), then it will be just usual HTTP.     10-01 18:25:32.440 I/APACHE HTTP (thCr=11) - NafRequestExecutorWrapperRedirectionHandler( 2143): (thUse=11)    It isn't GBA flow, redirection responses are not handled.     10-01 18:25:32.570 V/DATA    (  425): [DCT(0) ] intent received :android.intent.action.SCREEN_ON     10-01 18:25:32.570 D/WallpaperService(  279): ACTION_SCREEN_ON     10-01 18:25:32.580 D/PhoneUtils(  425): updateRAFT() : FactoryMode : false     10-01 18:25:32.740 D/dalvikvm( 2143): GC_FOR_MALLOC freed 300K, 52% free 2928K/6023K, external 0K/0K, paused 34ms     10-01 18:25:32.750 D/DATA    (  425): [DSST(0)] pollstate() : reason = data network state changed     10-01 18:25:32.840 E/power   (  279): *** set_screen_state 0     10-01 18:25:32.840 I/PowerManagerService(  279): Light Animator Finished curIntValue=0     10-01 18:25:32.840 D/PowerManagerService(  279): enableLightSensor false     10-01 18:25:32.850 D/SensorManager(  279): unregisterListener:: disable all sensors for this listener,  name = GP2A Light Sensor listener = com.android.server.PowerManagerService$13@4052ad40     10-01 18:25:32.850 D/KeyguardViewMediator(  279): onScreenTurnedOff(3)     10-01 18:25:32.850 D/KeyguardViewMediator(  279): notifyScreenOffLocked     10-01 18:25:32.850 D/KeyguardViewMediator(  279): resetStateLocked     10-01 18:25:32.850 D/KeyguardViewMediator(  279): handleNotifyScreenOff     10-01 18:25:32.850 I/OrientationDebug(  279): [pwm] in updateOrientationListenerLp()     10-01 18:25:32.850 D/LockPatternKeyguardView(  279): onScreenTurnedOff()     10-01 18:25:32.850 D/KeyguardViewMediator(  279): handleReset     10-01 18:25:32.850 V/OrientationDebug(  279): in updateOrientationListenerLp(), Screen status=false, current orientation=5, SensorEnabled=false     10-01 18:25:32.850 W/PowerManagerService(  279): CurLockF mPS:0 mUS=0     10-01 18:25:32.850 W/PowerManagerService(  279): type=PARTIAL_WAKE_LOCK              'RILJ' active (mS=0)  activeT=20     10-01 18:25:32.850 W/PowerManagerService(  279): type=PARTIAL_WAKE_LOCK              'sleep_broadcast' active (mS=0)  activeT=3     10-01 18:25:32.850 W/PowerManagerService(  279): mPokeLocks.size=0:     10-01 18:25:32.850 D/PowerManagerService(  279): sendNotificationLocked on=false     10-01 18:25:32.850 D/PowerManagerService(  279): mNotificationTask : off     10-01 18:25:32.850 V/WindowManager(  279): Setting event dispatching to false     10-01 18:25:32.870 D/VoldCmdListener(  173): volume shared /mnt/sdcard ums     10-01 18:25:32.870 D/MountService(  279): doGetVolumeShared :: path = /mnt/sdcard, method = ums, result = false     10-01 18:25:32.870 D/VoldCmdListener(  173): volume shared /mnt/sdcard/external_sd ums     10-01 18:25:32.880 D/dalvikvm(  425): GC_EXPLICIT freed 351K, 41% free 4104K/6919K, external 0K/1280K, paused 48ms     10-01 18:25:32.880 D/MountService(  279): doGetVolumeShared :: path = /mnt/sdcard/external_sd, method = ums, result = false     10-01 18:25:32.880 D/MountService(  279):  :::: isUsbMassStorageEnabled :: ret = false     10-01 18:25:32.890 D/StatusBarService(  407): animateCollapse() - updateViewLayout     10-01 18:25:32.910 D/DATA    (  425): [DSST(0)] Poll ServiceState done: oldSS=[0 home null null null  HSPA CSS not supported -1 -1RoamInd: -1DefRoamInd: -1EmergOnly: false] newSS=[0 home null null null  HSPA CSS not supported -1 -1RoamInd: -1DefRoamInd: -1EmergOnly: false]     10-01 18:25:32.910 V/DATA    (  425): [DCT(0) ] intent received :android.intent.action.SCREEN_OFF     10-01 18:25:32.920 D/WallpaperService(  279): ACTION_SCREEN_OFF     10-01 18:25:32.930 D/PhoneUtils(  425): updateRAFT() : FactoryMode : false     10-01 18:25:32.990 D/SurfaceFlinger(  279): About to give-up screen, flinger = 0x88720     10-01 18:25:33.601 D/BatteryService(  279): update start     10-01 18:25:33.601 D/BatteryService(  279): US/CANADA GSM Models     10-01 18:25:33.601 D/BatteryService(  279): updateBattery level:37 scale:100 status:2 health:2 present:true voltage: 3811 temperature: 283 technology: Li-ion AC powered:false USB powered:true icon:17302234     10-01 18:25:33.631 D/PhoneUtils(  425): updateRAFT() : FactoryMode : false     10-01 18:25:34.412 E/AlarmManagerService(  279): android_server_AlarmManagerService_set to type=0, 1349130344.397000000     10-01 18:25:34.412 V/AlarmManager(  279): Adding alarm Alarm{40d4f110 type 0 com.gau.go.launcherex.theme.GalaxySTheme} at 0     10-01 18:25:35.202 E/AlarmManagerService(  279): android_server_AlarmManagerService_set to type=1, 1349130355.212000000     10-01 18:25:35.202 V/AlarmManager(  279): Adding alarm Alarm{411a20e8 type 1 com.tecace.tetheringmanager} at 0     10-01 18:25:35.202 V/AlarmManager(  279): sending alarm Alarm{411a20e8 type 1 com.tecace.tetheringmanager}     10-01 18:25:35.233 I/TetheringManagerService( 1885): Running time = 40 seconds     10-01 18:25:40.297 D/dalvikvm( 2109): GC_EXPLICIT freed 17K, 48% free 3321K/6343K, external 0K/0K, paused 63ms     10-01 18:25:44.391 E/AlarmManagerService(  279): android_server_AlarmManagerService_set to type=0, 1349130387.981000000     10-01 18:25:44.391 V/AlarmManager(  279): sending alarm Alarm{40d4f110 type 0 com.gau.go.launcherex.theme.GalaxySTheme}     10-01 18:25:44.391 V/AlarmManager(  279): pending wakeup alarm com.gau.go.launcherex.theme.GalaxySTheme     10-01 18:25:44.411 E/power   (  279): *** set_screen_state 1     10-01 18:25:44.411 D/PowerManagerService(  279): reactivateScreenLocksLocked mProxIgnoredBecauseScreenTurnedOff=false     10-01 18:25:44.411 D/PowerManagerService(  279): Screen__On : acquireWakeLock flags=0x3000001a tag=AdControllerWakeLock uid=10147 pid=2143   myUID=1000 myPID=279 myTID=279     10-01 18:25:44.411 I/PowerManagerService(  279): Ulight 0->7|0     10-01 18:25:44.411 D/PowerManagerService(  279): setLightBrightness : mButtonLight : 237     10-01 18:25:44.421 D/SensorManager(  279): registerListener :: handle = 3  name= GP2A Light Sensor delay= 200000 Listener= com.android.server.PowerManagerService$13@4052ad40     10-01 18:25:44.421 D/PowerManagerService(  279): enableLightSensor true     10-01 18:25:44.502 D/KeyguardViewMediator(  279): onScreenTurnedOn, seq = 18     10-01 18:25:44.502 D/KeyguardViewMediator(  279): notifyScreenOnLocked     10-01 18:25:44.502 I/OrientationDebug(  279): [pwm] in updateOrientationListenerLp()     10-01 18:25:44.502 V/OrientationDebug(  279): in updateOrientationListenerLp(), Screen status=true, current orientation=5, SensorEnabled=false     10-01 18:25:44.502 I/OrientationDebug(  279): [pwm] needSensorRunningLp(), return false #3     10-01 18:25:44.502 D/KeyguardViewMediator(  279): handleNotifyScreenOn     10-01 18:25:44.502 D/LockPatternKeyguardView(  279): onScreenTurnedOn()     10-01 18:25:44.502 D/UnlockScreen(  279): max failed attempt for device disable :0     10-01 18:25:44.502 D/UnlockScreen(  279): isDeviceDisabledForMaxFailedAttempt return :false     10-01 18:25:44.502 D/PowerManagerService(  279): sendNotificationLocked on=true     10-01 18:25:44.502 D/PowerManagerService(  279): mNotificationTask : on     10-01 18:25:44.502 V/WindowManager(  279): Setting event dispatching to true     10-01 18:25:44.512 D/PowerManagerService(  279): acquireDVFSlock : level : 1,    timeMS : 3000     10-01 18:25:44.602 I/Notification(  784): package = com.gau.golauncherex.notification class = com.gau.golauncherex.notification.service.NotificationService     10-01 18:25:44.802 E/MP-Decision(  744): Error(-22) changing core status to online     10-01 18:25:44.812 I/PowerManagerService(  279): Light Animator Finished curIntValue=237     10-01 18:25:45.002 D/SurfaceFlinger(  279): Screen about to return, flinger = 0x88720     10-01 18:25:47.515 D/PowerManagerService(  279): acquireDVFSlock : level : -1,    timeMS : 100     10-01 18:25:47.595 E/power   (  279): release_cpu_max_lock() return -1      **UPDATE** It looks like the Galaxy S Theme is what was causing the problems. Luckily, it was not a stock app, but one I downloaded, so I uninstalled it. For now, I am reserving my accept for a few days to be sure that it has stopped happening.


Android Contacts lost but seen in Message app

I rooted my Nexus S and re-installed a stock ROM. I had my contacts on my SIM card before starting to use my Nexus and I never bothered to sync those contacts to Google. After rooting I don't see my contacts anymore (even in the import contacts screen). However when I try to open the messaging app and type something in the "To" list, auto suggest starts suggesting some of the old contacts. As part of rooting, I deleted all of my data. How is it possible that message app is able to fetch my old contacts but I am not able to see them?


OTA update failing after rooting phone

I have an unlocked Nexus One that I rooted to remove a system application (Twitter), but now the OTA system update fails with the message               Verifying current system ...     assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/Twitter.apk", "<long hex string>")     E:Error in /cache/c8847c98b948.signed-passion-FRG83-fromFR91.c8847c98.zip     (status 7)      Un-rooting the device doesn't seem to fix this. Is there more to removing a system app than doing a 'rm' of the .apk? For example, is there some configuration file that also needs patching?


I'm trying to set up a VPN so that I can have a connection to my LAN from my phone (HTC Droid Incredible, Stock ROM, Not rooted) wherever I am. AFAICT, everything is set up correctly. The Domain Name resolves correctly, I forwarded the ports required by the how-to I was following, yet I still can't connect. I have no idea what's wrong or how to get to any debug information. The only thing I can think of that I haven't verified yet is the port, but I couldn't find a way to select one. What Port Does Android Use For VPN Connections? P.S. I would _really_ like to do this without rooting.


VLC speed play in Android app

In VLC player there is a "faster" and "slower" button that makes the video go faster or slower so that if you need to learn something (for example a guitar solo) you can slow it down a bit or if someone is talking too slow in a documentary you can speed it up a bit. Does anyone know any Android app that does the same? I have a couple of documentaries that I need to speed up on my tablet and it's driving me nuts that I cant do it. I have tried these apps so far:   * VLC (neon)    * MX player    * Poweramp    * _and a couple others_ Any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance!


Installing Android using only fastboot on HTC Vision

I lost my system somehow. My phone turned off and reboots during starting up. I'm only able to go to hboot (fastboot/recovery etc.) on my phone, and I'm unable to run Android system. I have tried many possible solutions with help of #g2root on freenode:   1. First I downloaded the stock ROM and saved it to SD card (PC10IMG.zip).      * It begins to load, and I see [1]-[12] positions.      * When I agree to install, there's "- Updating" text near to "[1] Bootloader". Nothing else happens for more than 30 minutes.   2. Then we tried to get rom.zip from official HTC Unlocker for Desire Z, saving it to the SD card.     * This time the only list item there was "[1] Bootloader" and also "Updating" text and nothing happens.   3. The last thing I tried was to run EXE file from HTC that is supposed to update my HBOOT.     * It also doesn't work. Here are my HBOOT params: > VISION PVT SHIP S-ON   >  ?HBOOT-0.85.0013   >  MICROP-0425   >  RADIO-26.10.04.03_M   >  eMMC-boot   >  Apr 11 2011,23:36:27 Is there anything else I can try to recover my phone?


Cloud music apps won't sync from device to computer?

I have a free Spotify account and can very easily sync music files that are on my computer to my Android device via wifi. But I can't find a way to sync files that are on my Android device back to the computer. I've looked for a way to do this using Google Music and can't find it. Same with Amazon MP3. If I download an MP3 on my phone, I'd like to add it to my computer's library and be able to easily sync it and then play it with Spotify, Google Music, Amazon MP3, etc., regardless of where I'm playing it. Is there some reason the various cloud services allow you to sync from computer to device but not from device to computer? Any suggestions on easy ways to accomplish this with some other software? Or am I missing something?


Verizon Droid X - phone won't vibrate

I've got a Droid X that's been operating fine since a did a hard reset on it a couple weeks ago. Recently however the vibration function has completely ceased. I can't seem to find a setting to set the "strength" of the feedback- is there such a setting? The phone is running Gingerbread (2.3.3) build 4.5.602.


How much battery drain do push notifications cause on Android 4.1?

I've got an S3 on 4.1, and I have a lot of apps which have push notifications. This is convenient, but I want to know if 4.1 is set-up to use push notifications efficiently with regards to battery drain. Would having Android 4.3+ use less battery for push? I have push enabled for 4 apps. After adding another push one last night, my battery loses 20% in an hour. I am starting to wonder how much battery do push apps really drain. I noticed some Twitter apps state that while they use push, they use their own server which apparently uses less of our battery.


Bluetooth dongle support for Ubislate 9ci tablet

I purchased a new tablet Datawind Ubislate 9ci. It is a 9 inch no-bluetooth tablet. Details:   * Android 4.1.1    * Rock chip RK2928    * Linux kernel version 3.0.36+  I want to attach a Bluetooth dongle to this tablet. I have micro USB OTG cable and Bluetooth USB 2.0. Please suggest and guide me on how to do this, with download links to ROM, firmware, etc. I found a software from Google Play and it is recognising the BT USB 2.0, but it is not connecting to the tablet I have run the USB host diagnostics; everything is showing "yes". The BT Dongle is recognised by USB host controller version 0.44 from Google Play Store. It is showing as below: > under info: s3c usb host driver not found ! Root hub present, usb host mode > is active > > under usb: 2-1 0179:0bda Realtek 802.11n NIC > > 1-1 0001:0a12 Bluetooth v 2.0 Bluetooth v 2.0 dongle As per your doubt, BT dongle is not recognised by "Android". This BT dongle, when plugged to Windows XP computer, it is recognised by computer.


App to sync with IMAP notes

I'm looking for a notes app that will sync with IMAP notes folder. On my Macbook pro, the notes app creates a folder on my webmail called Notes, and uses this as the location for any notes I create in the notes app. I am looking for an android app that can access these notes much in the same way that my notes app for OSX does. Reference this thread for a little more information about IMAP and notes.


Phone having problems getting and keeping a GPS signal lock

I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus and it's having problems getting and keeping the GPS signal. It has been getting worse over time. It was just taking 10+ minutes to get a lock and recently it has been losing the signal even though I am outside with a clear view of the sky. I have tried various apps like 'GPS Status' and 'GPS Test' comparing similar models (Samsung Galaxy 2 + others) and it seems, using the same app, other phones have 7+ satellites while mine in the same spot has 2-3 satellites. Also it seems to get a faster lock using those apps but loses it as soon as another app is opened. So is there anything that I can do to fix the problem or is it most likely a hardware problem? There is stuff that I want to keep on my phone so I am hoping that I don't need to format but will if it is the last resort. And please go easy on me as this is my first question on StackExchange network.


How to automatically switch between apps and/or websites on Android?

So I'd like to turn a tablet into a calendar, alarm, weather display, and task organizer that shuffles between these every five minutes when not being used. It will be mounted on a wall or next to my dual monitors. Most likely going to use google calendar, android native clock, a generic weather app, and a custom app or web app respectively. Any good ways to do this? Thanks.


Unable to install bootloader on MotoDroid with froyo FRG83D

I'm attempting to root my phone and have placed an update.zip in the root of my SDCard. I get the message that the zip is not signed and the update fails. I understand that VZN started added this checksum to make sure that only official OTA's can get installed. Does anyone know howto get past this so that I can root my phone, so that I can install cyanogenMod, so that I can do wifi hotspot tethering?


What data will be lost if I update my phone (WT19i)?

I have this WT19i (currently on ICS). I use a phone lock (it was pattern lock). My friend tried 20 times and it made the phone go to only accepting answers to my security questions. Unfortunately I am unable to remember the answers. I browsed and found out that I have to update the phone to be able to unlock it. I don't think I ever did backup my data. It said my personal data will be lost after the update. What kind of data is that will be lost?


Daydreaming -- does it decrease screen life?

Does enabling daydreaming (display a clock while charging, i.e. never turn the screen completely off while charing) affect the life of the screen in any significant way?


Samsung Galaxy Ace Internet showing network problem

I have bought a Samsung Galaxy Ace few days back. And it's showing network / connection problem or error, or connection time out. Whenever I try to open a page it shows "Webpage not available". And just to check whether the Internet is working properly or not, I have activated the 'net pack, still it's loading, loading, and loading but not opening the site. Google home page is opening but after Google not even a single page is opening. Samsung applications are also not opening. It shows network error. Google play store is having the same problem. Please help.


Bluetooth keeps turning on

I have seen this problem on a Nexus 4 and Nexus 5. Bluetooth is switched on unexpectedly. It can be turned off, but will come back a minute or so later. Googling around, it seems that this could be due to a misbehaving app, but there doesn't seem to be a good solution for finding out which app. Is there a way to find out what is responsible for reactivating Bluetooth all the time? * * * If it is of any use, I captured some of the adb output after disabling Bluetooth. When disabling:               D/BluetoothManagerService(  578): disable(): mBluetooth = android.bluetooth.IBluetooth$Stub$Proxy@42d29fa0 mBinding = false     D/BluetoothManagerService(  578): Message: 2     D/BluetoothManagerService(  578): Sending off request.     D/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): CURRENT_STATE=ON, MESSAGE = USER_TURN_OFF     D/BluetoothAdapterProperties(23958): Setting state to 13     I/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Bluetooth adapter state changed: 12-> 13     D/BluetoothAdapterService(23958): Broadcasting updateAdapterState() to 1 receivers.     D/BluetoothAdapterProperties(23958): onBluetoothDisable()     I/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Entering PendingCommandState State: isTurningOn()=false, isTurningOff()=true     D/BluetoothManagerService(  578): Message: 60     D/BluetoothManagerService(  578): MESSAGE_BLUETOOTH_STATE_CHANGE: prevState = 12, newState=13     D/BluetoothManagerService(  578): Bluetooth State Change Intent: 12 -> 13     D/BluetoothMapService(23958): onReceive     D/BluetoothMapService(23958): STATE_TURNING_OFF     D/BluetoothMapService(23958): MAP Service closeService in     I/BtOppRfcommListener(23958): stopping Accept Thread     I/CompanionService(13584): bluetoothStateChangeReceiver action = android.bluetooth.adapter.action.STATE_CHANGED     D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368):  Clearing all connection state for dev:Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker     D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368):  Clearing all connection state for dev:ANDY     D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368):  Clearing all connection state for dev:obd2ecu     D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368):  Clearing all connection state for dev:Glass 6014     D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368):  Clearing all connection state for dev:P311     D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368):  Clearing all connection state for dev:Logitech MX5000 Keyboard     W/ContextImpl(14368): Calling a method in the system process without a qualified user: android.app.ContextImpl.startService:1487 android.content.ContextWrapper.startService:494 android.content.ContextWrapper.startService:494 com.android.set     tings.bluetooth.DockEventReceiver.beginStartingService:134 com.android.settings.bluetooth.DockEventReceiver.onReceive:115     D/DockEventReceiver(14368): finishStartingService: stopping service     D/BluetoothPbap(14368): Proxy object disconnected     D/PbapServerProfile(14368): Bluetooth service disconnected     W/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Timeout will setting scan mode..Continuing with disable...     D/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): CURRENT_STATE=PENDING, MESSAGE = BEGIN_DISABLE, isTurningOn=false, isTurningOff=true     E/bt-btif (23958): btif_disable_bluetooth : not yet enabled      Then, moments later:               D/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): CURRENT_STATE=PENDING, MESSAGE = DISABLE_TIMEOUT, isTurningOn=false, isTurningOff=true     E/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Error disabling Bluetooth     D/BluetoothAdapterProperties(23958): Setting state to 12     I/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Bluetooth adapter state changed: 13-> 12     D/BluetoothAdapterService(23958): Broadcasting updateAdapterState() to 1 receivers.     D/BluetoothManagerService(  578): Message: 60     D/BluetoothManagerService(  578): MESSAGE_BLUETOOTH_STATE_CHANGE: prevState = 13, newState=12     D/BluetoothManagerService(  578): Broadcasting onBluetoothStateChange(true) to 13 receivers.     D/BluetoothPan(  578): onBluetoothStateChange(on) call bindService     I/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Entering On State


Can I get root access on my Nexus 4 without installing custom bootloader, recovery or ROM?

I own a Nexus 4 device and I want to just get root access on my phone so that I can install applications such as AdBlock etc. I was able to find tutorials online guiding how to root the Nexus phone. But in all those they flash a custom recovery and have to install a custom ROM. I don't want to install any custom recovery or ROM. Is it possible to just root my phone without doing those?


Chat Bubble for WhatsApp Messenger

I was wondering if it is at all possible to get chat bubbles(similar to the ones used on facebook messenger) for whatsapp messenger on my nexus 5. Is there an app I can download, or a process that will allow me to get chat bubbles like this for whatsapp? These are the chat bubbles I'm talking about (the little heads) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/bYG4X.png)


Whatsapp For Nokia X

I wanted to know that how can I acquire Whatsapp for my Nokia X. My family and friends are both on Whatsapp and it causes a communication gap between me and them if I don't have it. I want to keep this mobile phone for a I open to all suggestions on how to acquire it


Emergency Firmware Recovery

I tried a to update my samsung galaxy note with a new leaked operating system of jelly bean using odin3. but at the time of adding files for phone and ccs i miss arranged them so the update got failed when i tried to reset the thing and upgrade it once again nothing would happen and then in my cell there is notification came that firmware upgrade encountered an issue.Please select recovery mode in kies and try again. On conneting my cell phone to kies it wont detect my cell phone so i need an emergency firmaware recovery code so that i can recover my cellphone again. please help


Can we connect a normal earphone / headphone to a Android device?

Can we connect a normal earphone / headphone (those that we connect to the Desktop PC) to the Android phone or devices? This is because I notice that the one on the left (the original one that come with the phone) have 4 connector but the one we use on Desktop PC have 3 connector. Was wondering if it will short-circuit and damage the phone or the port itself. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/jXETq.jpg)


Is it possible to keep track when my Android phone is startup and when it is shutdown?

Where can I get the information about when and what time my Android phone is being shut down and also being start up. (shut down / start up - meaning that someone press the Power button to cause it to shut down / start up OR a program that cause it to start it or shut it.) Information should look something similar like the following:               =========================================================     | Date          |  Time       |  Operation |   By       |     =========================================================     | 12 Dec 2012   |  11:59 PM   | Shutdown   |   User     |     | 13 Dec 2012   |  10:00 AM   | Startup    |   User     |     | 13 Dec 2012   |  10:59 AM   | Shutdown   |   Program  |     | 13 Dec 2012   |  02:16 PM   | Startup    |   User     |     =========================================================      If the shut down or start up is caused by a Program, it would be better to display the program name that cause it to shutdown. Prefer method that does not require rooting and for Android version below 4.


PIT files and unbricking

I know what PIT is But i don't know how to use it for restore phone from bricking I know odin is used for unbricking **HOW TO DO THAT?**


How can I disable usb charging on Android phone (Nexus 5)

I use my Nexus 5 as development device, so I plug-in and plug-out into computer usb very often. What makes me worried is that too many this way "li- on" battery charging cycles get wasted too fast. My Nexus 5 is rooted. I want it to charge only when connected to wall socket. I saw there are similar questions but I haven't found any concrete solution yet. Apart "sync only cable". but does it really exists? Thanks in advance


Do you know if it's a good idea to set the vibration to be almost continuous on Galaxy S4 when they call you? I am asking this because I am worried about breaking the device


How can I wifi connect my samsung S3 to use my dell win xp laptop's usb broadband internet

I'd like to connect my Samsung Galaxy S3 running 4.3 and unrooted to my Dell laptop running XP - home edition SP3. I've managed to add an adhoc computer to computer network under my wireless connections on my dell laptop which is using a huawei usb stick for broadband. Now all I want to do is see this wifi connection from my S3 and connect so that I'm using the broadband stick's internet rather than my mobile's limited internet plan whilst at home. I understand that there are some issues with adhoc and both my s3 and my laptop seem to detect the secured NETGEAR and Bigpond wireless networks of my neighbours. I am happy to root my phone if need be and install more onto it, but I am not really prepared to use the well worn windows 7 upgrade to fix the problem. What are my options to get this to work ?


What could cause the camera to turn on automatically while the phone is in standby?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 (the blue one just to help set the scene) running Android version 4.4.2 My phone was sleeping beside me peacefully on my desk in standby mode (or whatever you call it when it's just a blank screen not being used). Suddenly, the screen lights up and to my surprise the camera is active - with no human intervention whatsoever. There were also no notifications of any kind at this point that might have had a hand in it. What could be the possible causes for this to happen? Are there any conditions is which this might be expected? Is it a bug? Or maybe worse, could it be a malicious application trying to "catch me in the act"? **Additional information that might be useful:**   * When the camera started it was the main camera that was active, rather than the front camera   * Looking through the phone and camera settings, there is nothing enabled (or even available) that might explain this happening. For example, there is no quick start camera gesture or voice command


How to get more space by manually deleting unnecessary system files (rooted S2)?

I keep getting warning that apps cannot be installed on their default location since there is too little space. However, when I check in system there is a bunch of space, especially for small apps of a few MBs. ![SD card](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Lvctv.png) ![System space](http://i.stack.imgur.com/B8Fjz.png)   Screenshots (click for larger variants) I tried moving some apps on SD card, but again I got a message that there is not space available. Is there some system space occupied by unnecessary files which I can manually delete? Or other way to solve this silly bug? This is Galaxy S2 with official 4.1 OS. I have root access (rooted phone).


How to convert and send HD video via SMS?

I am running stock Android 4.3 and when I use the stock Camera app and record video the file size is huge. The Camera app also has a Record for MMS option that works well but this means I don't have a HD copy of the original footage. What I would like to do is to record some footage using the stock HD Record mode and then have a "Convert for MMS and send" button. Is there an app or process that will help me do this?


How can I merge duplicated contacts that are different only in one letter?

I use "Contact Remover Plus" to merge duplicated contacts. But I want also merge contacts that their names are different just in a letter. How can I merge these duplicated contacts? I am looking for a automatic solution.


Single application tablet possible?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How to make run only a single application with all other application > stopped? Background: I would like to create a weather station alarm clock from an Android Tablet. This would sit on my bedside table. When I tap the screen or press the button or something, it would wake up and show me the local weather forecast. Question: Is it possible to make an Android tablet behave in a single application way like this? I.E. no apps, no app store, no 'slide to unlock', no other logos or screen clutter, that kind of thing? Added: This is more of a user interface question. I don't care if there are other applications on the device, I just want it to behave to the user as if this was a weather station device only, rather than an amazing multi-purpose computer. I don't need it to be secure against someone who really wants to get past the main application, I just want to prevent it always annoyingly switching out of the main app. Since it's going to be a weather station only, I don't want it always offering me irrelevant things, like a handy screen saver, other apps, slide to unlock, etc. and making me have to do loads of interaction to get back to its main app.


Only give access to one application(full screen)

I am considering using tablets for use with clients at my job and I was just wondering if there is anyway to lock users into one application. Just for theoretical purposes the application could be as simple as a sign in sheet where people would check in when they come into the buildings. what I want to disable is people's abilities to get out of the application(hitting the home button, et cetera). Basically I don't want people to have access to anything besides the sign-in application. Everything I've read points to this not being possible but I figure this is the best place to ask. Thanks in advance.


GPRS/Data only starts after reset

I have Karbonn A9, Android 2.3.6. The GPRS/Data does not switch on occasionally, but once I reboot the phone I can start it. After deactivating GPRS/Data I have to reboot the phone get either data or GPRS to connect again. What could be causing this?


Saving a place on Google Maps account

I want to save a place in Google Maps and put description/notes on it.. When I used Symbian, after clicking on the star to add the place as favorite, I could put name and description in the place, and in my Google Maps account, the places get the name and description I put. In Android I can't find this feature, I can't write notes in a favorite place. Is this feature deprecated? How can I do this?


How can I sort / specify separate storage locations for my audio files?

So, this question is a little off the wall, so I'll first explain what I'm looking to do. I have a bunch of MP3s from a 'Learn to Speak Japanese' program, and I'd like to listen to them on my phone while I'm in my car. Ideally though, I'd like to keep them in a separate music player app so that they're not linked to my Google Music or scrobbled to Last.fm. If possible, I'd want to be able to set a custom directory for the app to look for music in, so that I could keep my music and language-learning MP3s organized into their own directories. Is there a music player app that does this, or am I asking for something too ridiculous? Should I just suck it up and use the default music player?


Open source app for remote wiping Android phone?

I recently lost my android phone, and regretted not having a remote wipe app installed. However, I do not trust 3rd party compiled apps with such power (too many weak links). Does anyone know of an existing open source app to do a remote wipe?


Battery level indicators: Do they consume more battery?

I have a Samsung Galaxy Y phone, the battery level indicator that comes pre- installed in the status bar, shows only a graphical representation of the battery level and does not gives a number (percentage). So, I have downloaded an app to indicate the battery level, but I am afraid that this would further consume more battery. I think so because, it shows up as "Ongoing" in the status bar: ![Battery level indicator as an ongoing process in the status bar.](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vyfSP.png) I have tried many different battery indicators.


Is it possible to implement emulator snapshot option on real device?

First of all i have no idea if it is possible or not. I am just wondering: Is it possible to use something like emulator snapshot option on real Android device so that we don't need to boot at every time and continue from last state of the device? This can be very handy on power failure. From last state, I mean last opened app or wherever you were left


Diagnosing Angry Birds Crash

I have a Samsung Captivate running Cyanogen Mod 7 beta (Gingerbread). I am using Launcher Pro and have AdFree if that matters. Everything has been working fine for a while, I had Angry Birds and Angry Birds Seasons working. Then I installed an update yesterday (1.5.3), along with about 20 others. I believe I had the previous updates as well. Now, when I play Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, or the recently installed Angry Birds Rio, the game will randomly crash after a couple of minutes. Usually when I am interacting with the touch screen, but I have had a bird freeze in mid flight while I did nothing. The crash happens where the game locks up for a few seconds and then the screen goes back and returns me to the home screen. I had never experienced this before. Any ideas as to what the cause is or how to fix it? Is there a crash dump/log file somewhere I can check? Any similar issues anyone has?


What is an unsupported unsolicited response code 11016?

My UK Nexus S (Android 2.3.2) has real problems sustaining a reliable data connection on 3G even when I have a full signal in London. Connections time out or pages/tweets/whatever load exceptionally slowly and sometimes the green up and down data arrows go grey. The phone works without any problem on WiFi. I've looked at the radio log using Android System Info and I'm seeing a lot of lines saying: unsupported unsolicited response code 11016 I've uploaded a log here: https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0Bz2RssMOCKOIYjkyOTgwNjctZWEzZS00YTBiLWFhYTYtN2MxMjg2ZjQwYzYy&hl=en_GB&authkey=COa-8uAD which shows a lot of these errors. I wondered if this could be to blame. I've been having these errors for several days in several parts of London. Happy to provide more information if I can. Many thanks for any thoughts, Tom


MyTouch upgraded to Froyo now requires reboot to use USB storage again

After T-Mobile upgraded my "original MyTouch 3G" to Froyo, I have to reboot the phone to reconnect it to my computer after it's been connected once and disconnected. I've tried using different USB ports on my computer, and everything else I can think of. Is there a fix for this? Thanks very much.


Turn off "new email" sound on boot

When my Froyo phone is almost finished booting up, it makes a sound to notify me that I have new email. How can turn this off? Thanks.


Network operator says "Registered on network" but Why can't I connect to the internet?

Good afternoon all, I was originally using a GSM iPhone and I've switched to an android Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830L. I've got some problems connecting to the internet and was wondering if someone could help me resolve the issue. These are the steps I took from **Settings** >> **Wireless and networks** >> **Mobile networks** >> **Network operators** : ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/WOOi9.png) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/TZhnL.png) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/g3L3r.png) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/rHl8W.png) I've selected SGP-M1-GSM and it says "Registered on network" but I still can't seem to connect to the internet. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/thIUV.png) What do I have to do to enable internet connection? I'm currently using v2.3.4 if that matters.


Micro SD card physically damaged?

it seems to me that my sd card is damaged so I wiped/erased it from android few times but it did not help. Right now what happens is that if the card is present the phone freezes (not always) at the same time. SO it seems to me that the card is physically damaged. Can I somehow find out **if the card is damaged**? The best from my phone. Is there any **low lever format of micro SD cards** that might help in such case? Mark bad blocks so something similar? * * * HTC Desire + CM 7 RC2 + Kingston 16GB Type 4


Does AOKP have USB-Debugging activated per default?

The screen of my Galaxy Nexus is broken (also see Cannot access galaxy nexus via adb). It seems like USB-debugging was deactivated, so my only way to recover the data is to flash a rom on the phone that has USB-debugging activated per default. I think this should work using fastboot. At the moment the device has AOKP installed. If I reflash AOKP on the phone, will USB-debugging be activated? In other words: Does AOKP have USB-debugging activated per default?


Does the screen resolution matter for video players?

Following on from my question over at video.ex, do media/video players downscale a video if the resolution is bigger than the screen resolution? I'm wondering if it really matters if a phone/tablet says it supports HD or Full HD if the screen resolution is lower than HD. It might depend on the Android OS version but what resolutions does the default player support? Do different apps support different resolutions?


How to revert phone to state before last-but-one factory reset?

Two days ago I found my non-rooted Nexus 5 in my pocket asking me which language I like. It looks like it has been factory-reset, and I suppose that one of my corporate accounts has reacted on accidental lock-screen PIN input. (Having tried it today, I can't exactly understand how that was possible, but let's assume that's just the case.) The problem (which I was not aware of that it IS a problem) is that I was offline (roaming) when I noticed. I needed my phone, so I skipped the Wifi setup because my phone just told me it could not verify my software was up to date. I'm on 4.4.4, so I knew it was up to date. Then, even after logging in to Gmail, Play Store etc., I was unable to get the Google backup restored. Wifi passwords, apps, home screen layout, app settings, that kind of stuff. I suspected that the only possibility to restore a backup is when the phone is first turned on after a reset and I might have lost that opportunity. So I did another factory reset (this time near my Wifi) and voilà, I could login and chose to restore the backup. BUT: this restore restored what I had installed after the first factory reset. Indeed, the dashboard says this:               No carrier     Last activity seen on: Sep 1, 2014     Registered date: Jul 10, 2014          LGE Nexus 5 o2     IMEI: xxx     Registered date: Sep 3, 2014      So there's two devices now, one the "old" from before the first reset (on Sep 1), and another "new" one which was probably created by resetting my phone without restoring the backup (on Sep 1), refreshed by my most recent reset with restoring the backup (on Sep 3). That was a long intro for a short question: Is there any way to revert my phone to the state stored under that old "No carrier" entry? Unfortunately, I have found neither a way to delete one of these backups (for example, the new one) nor a way to even look at the data.


Samsung s3 mini phone charging when switched off only

My phone doesn't charge until it's switched off. I have tried restarting it and switching on and off. This is the first time i've encountered the problem. What shall I do? Help plz...


How to record FM radio

Is there an app which can record audio (to mp3) from the FM radio ( **NOT** internet-radio). I want to record some shows while listening to the radio and store them in my SD memory card but I can't seem to find any suitable application. My phone is a Huawei U8150 and I'm using Android 2.1.


What packages can I safely remove from GNU/Linux distro running inside Android?

To be more detailed, I'm running _Archlinux ARM_ on Android device through _chroot_. When I need the GUI, I use _androidVNC_. But _Archlinux_ image file contains all the packages for standalone OS (kernel with drivers, for example). But when I chroot I still use Android kernel, so **I want to figure out what packages I can safely remove from Archlinux image file in order still be able run it from Android**. For example, I removed kernel and _initramfs_ , _nouveau_ video drivers (it seems to me I can remove MESA driver too).


Restoring Note 3 data from KIES 3 onto my S3 Mini

I backed up my Note 3 on KIES 3 a few days ago. Unfortunately, I lost my N3 last night but have managed to get a S3 Mini to use in the meantime. When I plugged the Mini into my PC and attempted to RESTORE using KIES 3, the programme told me that the phone is not compatible. This is a problem as I cannot restore my contacts list. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Ross


How can I transfer files from PC to Phone or vice versa without internet

I am using a cloud service (Dropbox) when I am using internet for file transfer. But how can I transfer files between my PC and my Android device without going via the Internet? and of course without using data cable.


Trouble with SD card in Prestigio Multipad PMP3370B

I've recently been given a **Prestigio Multipad PMP3370B** (Android 4.0) which I thought would be nice for my daughter to watch videos on. I took an 8GB micro SDHC card from my Windows 7 laptop (NTFS format) and put it into the SD card slot but it wasn't detected. After a bit of a read I tried formatting it as FAT32/exFat and inserting it but for both formats when going to the system settings screen > storage screen there is no card listed and no option to do anything. So I have two questions:   * How can I be sure the SD card is inserted correctly? It seems like it wants to slip out   * How can I get an SD card working with this device I don't want to go out and get a new SD card until I'm sure it works correctly as otherwise it would be a waste of money.


Update ClockWorkMod

I have flashed my phone with Odin loading hardcore's Kernel with the ClockworkMod Recovery 2.5. How can I know which is the latest version of ClockworkMod and how can it be updated, please?   I saw there is a Play Store app for ClockworkMod but I am unsure of how it differs from the one installed using Odin. Thank you.


Bluetooth PAN issue

I have to setup the bluetooth PAN on my development board. On my device most of the functions working fine -- but PAN is having problem. I am tring to set up Static IP for my board , which will be a client. My master is set up on the Ubuntu 12.04 PC. I can make the connection via `pand`:               pand -c <bt address of the ubuntu PC>      [my master is working in GM mode] To bring up the `bnep` interface below are my commands:               netcfg bnep0 up     ifconfig bnep0 172.22.22.10 netmask 255.255.255.0      but still I can not ping the master and client from master. Do i need to do any other setting? Thanks   Robin


Is the Motorola Xoom tablet suitable for making notes on pdf?

I am considering buying a Motorola Xoom to get rid of piles of notes that I have from uni. My questions are:   * Does the Xoom have a digitizer pen (or can you buy a compatible one)?   * Does Android have an app to make notes on pdf files?


Why does my app crash when I download it through 3G?

I have developed an application and published it on the Play Store. My problem is that when I download it from the Play Sore via 3G, the application crashes. However, when I download it via wifi it runs without problem. Also, after downloading (via wifi), if I disable wifi and enable 3G, the application can be launched and works fine without crash/problem. Any suggestion would be appreciated.


How can I share the internet connection of my HTC Wildfire ( Android 2.2 ) via  Bluetooth or USB?

I have HTC Wildfire and has Android 2.2 installed on it. I have internet (GPRS,3G) on mobile. I want to share to my computer as windows XP. Tried to figure out it first on other questions but didn't found the answer. How could I share mobiles internet on XP PC ? (Please PC doesn't have wi-fi as its PC. May be some way to share via bluetooth OR USB) Thanks,


App to count my daytime minutes

I'm looking for an app that can count my daytime minutes usage. I only get 200 free airtime minutes between 7am to 7pm Mondays to Fridays until the 24th of each month. (After 7pm my plan has unlimited minutes.) Preferably, I want to be alerted by the app when I'm going over, i.e., by the 28th it alerts me if I've exceeded 26 minutes.


How does C2DM work?

I'm currently developing an App and as I implemented the C2DM feature it got me thinking how does this work? Does it work via polling? Is there a hidden SMS? How are they pushing the Message on my device?


Any software to block all calls and all SMSes allowing only 3G internet?

My dad gave his other dual-sim card to me, which has internet service that he does not need. I do not want to get his calls or SMSes, I only want to use his internet. I have tried to do this unsuccessfully with Mobile Manager. I selected the option to block all calls and SMSes with the software, but I can see missed call notifications. I do not want to see them at the top bar. The internet connection works nevertheless. Is there any way to solve this problem?


Annoying "unzoom" when browsing text

The following happens in various applications such as more than one type of web browser and Adobe's PDF reader. I'm scrolling through text at a comfortable zoom level, and then suddenly, I touch the screen the wrong way, and it zooms way out. How can we prevent this UI behavior?


How can I read my epub books in Google Books for Android?

Has anyone been able to take and place an epub book inside the Google Books app or know how to do it?


Annoying "unmount" notification when removing SD card

If I pull out my storage card, my device complains that the card was removed unexpectedly, and that I must "unmount" it first. After googling, I found out that this is some Unix term for breaking the connection between the system and the storage so there is no data in memory that was not yet written to the storage. However, I have not found an easy way to do this. There is a command, but it is buried in Settings! Since users are expected to notify the device before pulling out a card, there must be a quick, easy way to do so. Should I power down the phone? That takes more time to execute, but less effort (fewer strokes). Come to think of it, with all the devices I have used in the past (cameras, music players), I would power down the device before changing SD cards, but those devices all have nearly instantaneous shutdown and startup times.


How do I sideload apps from the Amazon AppStore?

I recently upgraded my phone and I am in the process of getting all of my old apps installed on my new handset. My internet connection is pretty slow, and I have purchased many apps through Amazon's free app of the day program. Is there any way for me to copy the apps from my original handset to my PC and then side load them on my new device? This would save me a lot of time waiting for all of these downloads to finish.


Prevent alert tone when scanning / identifying an NFC intent

Perhaps I'm missing something but when I scan an NFC tag via a Galaxy Nexus, the phone always makes the default alert tone. Is there a way of switching this off? I have scoured the menus / preferences and can't find a way of doing this. The next step ... ICS source code :-/


Reverse tethering hangs at netcfg (Cyanogen + Linux)

I'm trying to set up reverse-tethering from my Linux computer using the steps outlined in this post: http://blog.mycila.com/2010/06/reverse-usb-tethering-with-android-22.html However, when I get to the last step, "netcfg usb0 dhcp" hangs and/or times out. (It does _not_ return a 'permission denied' error). I'm running Cyanogenmod on a (rooted) Incredible, so I'm not sure what the problem is.


Saving draft emails whilst offline (Gmail App on Galaxy Note II)

I use the Gmail app on my Note II and it works well, but I have one problem that I experienced whilst in Flight mode. I already had a partially drafted email in my Draft box and on the flight I edited the message and 'saved' it, only to find that when I opened it again the edited version was not there, only the orginal draft, so I lost everything that I had typed. Is there a way to modify the settings so that edits to a draft are saved locally on the device? Thanks.


Screen colour when sliding

I just got a Samsung Galaxy 2 and when I slide the screen and when there is nothing more to scroll, I get blue screen at the edge. Is this normal? The phone is working fine.


I want to make Rooting of my Android Device. I have searched over internet, I got usefulness and harmfulness. Android Rooting : Facility vs Harm, Should I make Rooting in my device?


my samsung galaxy nexus keeps telling me to update to 4.2.2 but it won't

as I said in the title my Nexus keeps telling me to update from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 The build number is JZ054K. When I proceed to update it turns off and later the Android logo shows up and after a little while its lying down with an exclamation mark on its top and after five minutes it boots up with 4.1.2 .did this several times.Help!


How do I upgrade the OS on my Galaxy S2 I9100MUGKG2

I cannot for the life of me figure out how to do this. I don't know what's wrong with me. Maybe I"m losing it. I'm a Software Engineer with an honors degree in Computer Science and I CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT! I am absolutely at my wits end. lol Help me before I do the unspeakable.


gTalk status icon on the notification bar

Instant Messenger apps such as Skype or Windows Live Messenger will display an icon on the notification bar with indication on the connection status. (I know gtalk is supposed to be always on after my first login, but there have been many occasions where it is not true. ) There is no status icon for Google Talk, in order to know my connection status I have to open the gtalk app and check it. Is there any way to have an icon always on the notification bar, other than using a third-party app? There are many useful features on the native client and I don't want to try various new apps.


No Permissions Error Regardless of sudo or shell

I have a Huawei comet u8150 That I decided to root seeing as I'm stuck with it for the time being. I rooted it last night, Flashed Clockwork Mod Recovery 5.0.2 and Installed CyanogenMod 7 for the U8150. Now before I installed Cyanogen I was able to access the device via adb using sudo -s and starting the server via a root shell. Now I can run it as sudo or a root shell and I get the same issue. Inside of 51-android.rules I have               SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0bb4", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0e79", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0502", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0b05", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="413c", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0489", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="091e", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="18d1", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0bb4", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="12d1", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="24e3", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="2116", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0482", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="17ef", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="1004", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="22b8", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0409", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="2080", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0955", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="2257", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="10a9", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="1d4d", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0471", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="04da", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="05c6", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="1f53", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="04e8", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="04dd", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0fce", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0930", MODE="0666"     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="19d2", MODE="0666"      and my output of lsusb is               Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub     Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub     Bus 002 Device 002: ID 064e:a110 Suyin Corp. HP Webcam     Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub     Bus 001 Device 007: ID 12d1:1038 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.      Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub      You can see that 12d1 is included inside of the 51-android.rules file, so I'm not sure where to go from here as everyone tells me to drop to a root shell which has not worked as well. Thanks in advance. \---UPDATE--- Thought I'd give some extra input on the matter real fast. If I perform an adb pull or an adb shell that seems to be working. However when I try to utilize adb push or nano while in the superuser adb shell I don't have permissions to modify. It recognizes my device, but that's it. I'm sure I have the rules set correctly, but the problem is I can use ` sudo -s ` and operate from within the root shell and I have the same output when using adb devices. Hopefully someone will have some thoughts as to what's going on.


Is there a way/browser plug-in available that can turn off and on Airplane Mode without using the physical button?

I want to quickly turn off and on data on my S3 while I read long articles on the web which I noticed saves a lot of battery. But the physical button is too worn off already and I don't want to exit whatever I'm doing to off the data. Is there a way to off and on Airplane Mode from the status bar or a plug-in I can install in the Chrome browser? OS: 4.1.1 Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3


How do i open a text file from a terminal window from within the android gui

I'm trying to open a text file from within a terminal window emulator -- but not so it opens in the actual terminal but more like I've just clicked on it. So my question is: What command can I use to open `/mnt/sdcard/textfile.txt` from a terminal window emulator from ROM Toolbox Lite within the Android GUI so that it will open with any one of my text editing applications? Will I need to run `su` before I can run what ever command? I'd prefer not to, but the device is rooted so I can run `su`. Im using Android version 4.0.4


How can I enable auto-rotate for the home screen?

I have a "handset" with Android 2.3.4, and the "flip" feature works for every app and screen, except the desktop. That is, if I flip my phone any screen or app will flip too, yet the desktop remains fixed. There was an exception when I was playing a game and I pressed the home button: there the desktop was flipped, but it seems it was "forced" to flip by the game. How can I make it flip like any other app or screen?


What to do when mobile gets wet and the battery is not removable

I got my mobile (HTC One X) wet yesterday and I could not take out the battery since it is not removable. Currently, everything works fine but I can see a dark blur shadow on the right of the screen and few dark spots all over the screen. What should I supposed to do ? Do I need to take it to technician right away or I can stay calm ? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/UsLLF.jpg)


Touch input does not work right when phone is plugged in

Basically touch input either doesn't work at all, or works erratically. This includes the the lock screen too. It happens both plugged in to a USB port or to the outlet. I've had this problem on two phones, and HTC Nexus One and and Samsung Nexus S. Does anyone have any idea about what the cause of this and if I can do anything to fix it? Have you seen this problem?


Google Voice: There was an issue refreshing your inbox?

Using Android 2.2.1 (Version.2.3.340.MB810.Verizon.en.US) on a Droid X. I just updated Google Voice to version 0.4.2.34 yesterday and now I continually get an error message that appears as a notification:               Google Voice     There was an issue refreshing your inbox      Clicking on the notification takes me to Google Voice settings. I have powered off my phone and turned it back on and the behavior persists. How do I fix this?


Connect Android phone to PC network via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi

I use a USB dongle to use the internet, which I connect to my laptop. Then, I share the internet via Adhoc Wi-Fi network, but the network is not searchable on my pone. I searched Google and found some software like Connectify. With this software, the network appears on my phone, but it keeps on scanning and never gets connected. Also, the network which I have created does not share it with other laptops. Is there a free software through which I can connect with the laptop internet through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi? I don't like the internet pass through because I was unable to move my phone on my apartment with that option.


change icons on sensation lock screen

I've just got a HTC sensation and I've worked out how to change the icons on the home screens, but is there a way to change the icons on the lock screen?


How to get rid of Sprint's notifications for ad-supported voicemail

On my Galaxy S4 (Sprint), I regularly get a voicemail icon in my notification bar with the message: > With this update, you will be able to enjoy premium Ad-supported features > such as inline playback and auto forward to email. I have no interest in "enjoying" these features, and I cannot figure out how to make it go away.   * "Allow automatic updating" is not not checked.   * I have no messages that haven't been listened to.   * I do not want to disable all notifications from the voicemail application, as I would like to be notified when I have messages.   * Clearing the notification makes it go away for anywhere from 5 minutes to a day, but it always comes back. ![Sprint voicemail advertising garbage](http://i.stack.imgur.com/QQgje.png) Is there any way that I can disable this specific message?


What are "custom ROMs" in relevance to Android?

I have heard custom ROMs before, but I do not know what that's supposed to mean in contrast to Android itself, the physical hardware, or the stored- software it's comprised of. I know that a ROM is essentially firmware, but in some contexts it can be also understood as a ROM image. So what does "custom ROM" mean within Android? A customized bootloader or source? Also, what would be the point of customizing it if it was a firmware image?


Is there  a way to fix the call answer delay?

This is a known Android issue which has been widely reported (example). I saw a suggestion to use Call Delay Patch from the Android Market, but some report that this helps while others report that it doesn't work. I have the same issue on my HTC Incredible S (Android 2.3.3) and want to know if this issue has been addressed already or if there is a patch for it or a way to avoid it. Searching the web brings only complaints.


Is it possible to run a screensaver on an Android device?

I want to run a screen saver when my phone is in sleep mode. Currently, if my phone says idle for a bit it fades to a black screen. Instead I want to display some images as screen saver. Is this possible?


USB Condenser mic with Nexus 10 tablet

I've got a Samsung / Google Nexus 10 tablet, and I'd like to find a way to use my AudioTechnica AT2020 USB condenser microphone with it. The microphone has a standard USB type B connector on it (similar to a printer), and the typical cable goes to a USB type A connector. Does anyone know if there is any way to hook this up, so I can record audio with my tablet?


Editing contacts on Galaxy S5

How do I edit a contact on my Galaxy S5? When I click on the pencil icon for an individual contact it has everything grayed out, so I can't enter anything.


how can we clear whatsapp conversations in our contacts

I have a doubt on whatsapp msgs.my frd msg me on whatsapp I seen the whole coversation.on the next day I didn't find any conversation in my phone.I face this situation from couple of my frds.Is it possible to delete the conversations from other cells reply me quickly.


Syncing tasks with exchange server

I've recently upgraded from a Windows Mobile 6.1 phone to a desire, and there is one feature that I miss and that's the ability to sync tasks with my exchange server. What are other people's, low cost solutions to this problem?


correct image orientation from camera

I took a few pictures with the camera on my Galaxy S, and when I viewed them on the PC (via USB) they all were on their side - obviously the camera has taken them in portrait orientation, but why would the images appear sideways when copied to the PC? Is it possible to make them save in the orientation they were taken - ie portrait if taken as portrait shots, landscape if taken when the phone is held 'horizontally'?


Request for screenshots for enabling USB Debugging on a Motorola Droid X2

I have a Droid X2 with a busted screen that seems to still provide haptic feedback, so I would guess that the touch aspect is still working. Unfortunately USB debugging is not currently enabled so I cannot pull data using adb. Could someone with the same device please provide some screenshots of the menus for enabling USB debugging on this phone?


App for gmail video chat

I just bought HTC incredible S. It has front camera. How can begin gmail video chat?


Is there a program which will log each program I start on my Android device?

I am looking for a program that will **count each start of a program** on my Android device. Over time, you install quit a lot of programs. It would be nice to see **how many times you actually start** these programs over time. That could give a **good indication whether you should leave the program on the device** , or not.


I took a video with my DroidX and when I use the menu to share it with YouTube I get the message "You cannot upload a video larger than 1GB." So I tapped on the info icon on the video and it says that the file size is 222MB. So why does it think that this video is >1GB and prevent me from uploading it. Other info:   I've uploaded plenty of videos from this phone before but they were of shorter duration. This one is 3 minutes long.   I am connected to wifi. Ideas?


Why can't I download games, apps, etc from any site except the Official Android Market?

Every time I try to download any of the games I love from any site except the Android Market, my phone tells me that the settings are set to not allow unknown apps to be run on my phone. By the way I have an HTC Destiny. Don't have a book for it. If anyone could help me, I would appreciate it greatly. Again thank anyone who can help. I'm a total newbie to the android world, but think I will b a fan if i can just figure a couple things out!! Lol.


Android audio input

I know that on the iPhone you can plug in your guitar and other audio devices but can you do this on Android? Can any recording application do this?


Why WEP wifi network is not found by SK17i?

I cannot to connect to a school wifi network. When I go to wi-fi settings the phone shows all the unencrypted networks and the WPA encrypted networks. But this network is encrypted with WEP.   Any clue where's the problem? All the issues I googled are that the network is visible, but the connection fails. In my case the network is NOT visible.   From my PC the connection to that network works fine. I can NOT access the configuration of the router. (E.g.: Change the encryption to WPA.) My phone is Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i). Android version 2.3.4.


Google Voice missing from app drawer after upgrading to ICS

I upgraded from 2.3 a few months ago, but didn't notice that Google Voice was missing from the app drawer. The market lists the application as installed, but does not give me an option to open the app. ![Screen Shot](http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7518451/Screenshot_2012-02-07-07-26-40.png) How do I get it back?


How to hide updates from market?

I have an app that has updates that reduce the functionality of the app. Is it possible to hide the updates so that I can use the "update all" feature, or update all apps from the list without worrying about the app? I've backed it up with Titanium Backup so I'll be able to restore it but that's a bit of a hassle. Also, the constant "New updates available" notifications are a pain in the.... neck.


What Android OS version is on the Kindle Fire HD?

Which version of Android is running on the recently announced Kindle Fire HD, Amazon seems to fail to mention that detail in the specifications they list for Kindle Fire HD


Cannot move apps to extsdcard

I'm trying to move my apps to an sd card (extsdcard) on my Samsung Stratosphere II however, in using ApMgrIII, I get the following message: > The device does not have a real primary external storage, or the primary > external storage is emulated. Moving app to SD function cannot be supported > by this device. The card was transferred over from my old Stratosphere 1 and is accessible from the Stratosphere II's file manager. What might be going on here?