Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 is repeatingly asking about TouchWiz

Every time I press the home button Android asks me to choose between Standard and Simple. How can I can rid of this annoyance? ![screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/X7xNOm.png) ![screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/NxDccm.png) ## update 131130 16:26 CET I installed another launcher and tried to clear and disable everything with TouchWiz and still it's repeadingly asking me the same question every time I press the home button. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/0bAE0m.png) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/GZ9qmm.png) ## Update 131201 10:47 CET I read that rebooting the phone and/or uninstalling the google search update could resolve the problem and after rebooting the phone the question hasn't popped up for a while. I'm clicking around to verify that it won't appear and the solution at this time seems to be that rebooting the phone will do it and I might not have to uninstall the search update which was mentioned.


File Transfer on LAN using wifi

User 'Logos' stated the following in another question's response: > If you just want to transfer files while on your LAN and you're using wifi, > Samba Filesharing works super well. You can just browse to your phone's SD > card like it was a regular network samba share from your desktop.". I'm using Ubuntu Lucid on my desktop and Cyanogen Mod 7.2 on my ZTE Blade phone. Could anyone define the steps required to do the above? * * * Silly me for not noticing Enable on the Menu options. I'm now getting on Samba Filesharing 'Title' screen: Enabled - Running,\192.168.1.4 (i.e. correctfixed ip address assigned by router using phone's MAC address), \ANDROID, Wakelock Active. But when trying (in Nautilus) to 'Connect to Server' (with parameters of SSH & 192.168.1.4), I get popup displaying 'Could not display "sftp://192.168.1.4/", because the host could not be found.'. Router's admin shows that phone is not attached! I can ping phone from PC. but not vice versa. Tried using Terminal Emulator to ping PC from phone: tested first by phone ping itself but don't know how to stop Terminal Emulator as no Ctrl key on soft keyboard. ATP does not kill it!


Backup gmail emails offline

I have an Android 4.1 phone. When I typically login into my gmail app, even if I am offline, I can see / read already downloaded emails. So, I have those two questions:   * Where are those emails saved locally on my phone? Is there a way to access this folder within Android or through a PC?    * Is there a way to backup all emails downloaded / stored on the phone, while still remaining offline?


Samsung Galaxy S firmware codes

When Samsung Kies offers an update it doesn't tell you what version of android the update is. All you get is seemingly meaningless codes like               PDA:JPI / Phone:JPP / CSC:JP4        or similar What do these codes mean? How can you convert these codes to android versions. If they are arbitrary can this question serve as a list mapping codes to android versions.


Built-in alarm clock on G2?

I just upgraded from G1 to G2 Android. The G1 had a decent alarm clock application built right into it. The G2 doesn't seem to have this app (or I can't seem to find it.) Anyone know how to access it if there is one?


can automatic update work when app is not installed from android marketplace?

or how can i auto update an app that is not installed via android marketplace. it is useful in scenario where many of our customer uses custom built of android device ( which not yet registered to android ) , and we want to make sure that changes to our app propogate to device ?


ADB not working, but Fastboot is

I recently bought a used Nexus 5. It came with the L preview on it, and I decided to flash CM 11 instead. My last phone was a Nexus S, and I've flashed various ROMs to that thing in the past. Using the same machine that just re-flashed that Nexus S a couple weeks ago, I booted the Nexus 5 into fastboot mode, flashed ClockworkMod onto it and re- unlocked the bootloader. However, when I tried using ADB to push the CyanogenMod image over, I got `error: device not found`. Sure enough, `adb devices` fails to detect the device, even though USB debugging is enabled. I decided this was just an issue with L, so I used Google's `flash-all.sh` script to give me a stock KitKat install. This worked fine, since it's pushing the image via fastboot. However, I still can't get the device to show up to ADB. When I enable USB debugging with the phone plugged into my computer, I don't get a fingerprint confirmation dialog, and no icon notification appears to indicate that it's connected to a computer. I've tried 2 different OSes (Windows 7 and Linux Mint 14) on 3 different computers with 4 different USB cables. I've tried installing Google's USB drivers, and I have this problem with both fresh installs of the Android SDK and time-tested ones. I've already got `0x18d1` in my adb_usb.ini. On my Linux system, the output of the `lsusb` command gives identical output whether the phone is connected (with USB debugging enabled) or not. When it's in fastboot, it shows up as `Bus 001 Device 069: ID 18d1:4ee0 Google Inc.` The phone seems to work perfectly fine in every other respect. I'm pretty happy with vanilla KitKat, but I'd be happier at least knowing I had the option to use something else. I also like having access to `adb shell` now and then. I've seen plenty of people having issues with ADB before, but never without also having fastboot problems. Any ideas what might be going on? I'd prefer a Linux solution, but I can also work with Windows if needed. _Update:_ I was able to get the appropriate files into /sdcard/ by simply downloading them with a web browser, then flashing them with ClockworkMod. I'm now running CM 11, and the ADB problem hasn't gone away. Whatever is causing this, it persists through complete ROM replacements. I'm now curious as ever to know what could be causing this.


How can I browse my Mac's hard drives with my Android phone?

Is there any Android software that can understand afp or browse OS X filesystems some other way ?


Android 4.1.2 how to add buttons/widgets to the lock screen?

I feel like I've done this before but I can't find any way to do it now. I have the dialer, camera, text and unlock button on the lock screen now. Can I add more? Motorola Razr M


If an app is downloaded and never opened, is it considered Active?

What makes an app 'Active' in the Android marketplace reporting? Is it when it is simply downloaded and on a device, or is it when it is downloaded, installed and opened?


How to kill terminal emulator, or should I stop caring?

I have a Sprint LG G3 running Android 4.4.2. I'm using jackpal's terminal emulator. It respawns after I close the app. I see the terminal process and the child shell but killing that way seems too manual. The only workaround I've found is rebooting. Any better ideas, or should I stop caring? I mean, maybe the load on the OS is so small from the app that it doesn't matter if I can't kill it without a reboot. What do you think?


Call Encryption

Is it possible to encrypt calls on Android OS? How do I do that?


Samsung Galaxy ace GT S5830i can't receive calls while using internet browser

My Samsung Galaxy ace GT S58350i can't receive phone calls while I am using my internet browser. How can I solve this problem ?


Cricket Muve Music problem

I have a Cricket Kyocera Hydro C5171 and recently got a new 32GB SD card now Muve won't work. I tried copying all the data from stock SD card to mine and it still won't work. Any ideas?


Samsung Galaxy S3 Stock Calendar Entries Gone!

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android version 4.3. I have always used the stock Calendar app that appears on the home screen of my phone. Recently I installed the Google Calendar app to see which I liked better. I decided I liked the Calendar app that came with my phone better and I uninstalled the Google Calendar app. Since doing that all the entries on my Calendar are gone. It no longer syncs with my Google calendar online. When I go to Menu>Calendars all the calendars that it normally syncs with Google are gone. Sometimes when I open this they are there and checked, but when I click on Done then they all disappear again. When I try to add an existing calendar and enter my gmail address and password it tells me that an account for that user already exists. I am beyond frustrated. I wish I'd never tried the Google Calendar app. All I want is to go back to being able to use the stock Calendar app for my phone and have it sync with my Google calendar online as it did before. Any ideas or suggestions?


Rooting the Nexus 7 2nd gen 2013

How do I Root my Nexus 7 tablet.It's not straight out of the box I have quite a few app installed... Can I keep the apps and data already on the device ?


T-mobile/Orange HTC Hero - no 3G on Orange

My HTC Hero uses both T-mobile and Orange in the UK, since February. However when my phone is connected to an Orange mast instead of a T-mobile mast I don't get 3G as it says that I am roaming. If I switch on the option to allow data roaming, will I get any additional charges?


Is it possible to override automatic screen orientation?

Very often I use my phone lying in bed (with phone camera facing the ceiling) and the orientation changes drive me crazy. Literally if I turn the phone a few degrees it will go from portait to landscape and vice versa. I can disable auto-rotation, but it's not desirable in some scenarios, like when i turn on my shoulder and I want the orientation to change. Basically, is it possible to write your own logic for screen rotation and make it run on system wide scope? **UPD: I do not want to toggle auto-rotation. I want to rewrite that logic that based on current sensor setting changes the screen orientation on system level.**


Samsung galaxy S2 Storage management

I used to have an HTC Desire: there was an internal memory and my micro-SD card. I could navigate easily via file explorer to each. With S II, I have also a micro-SD inserted however I can only navigate to the so-called USB storage section of the phone. I am confused, how is storage managed in the S2 and how I can eplore the content of my micro-SD card?


Will installing the Voodoo lagfix clear all my settings?

I want to install the Voodoo lagfix on my SGS with Froyo. Will this wipe my settings, or can I install it without worrying about it?


Accessing data while switched off/in reboot loop

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and it is stuck in an endless reboot loop. It will not completely load up, just keep rebooting. I have tried everything else I could find on the internet but nothing seems to fix it, so I want to wipe data and do a factory reset. However, I do not want to lose all my data and I can't seem to recover it as it is on the internal memory. If anyone knows of a way that I can access my data to copy it on to my PC please let me know. I can get it into recovery mode so I can use ADB on it if that helps. Thanks in advance.


Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300) "no network" issue

I bought my phone from a friend and I am the second user. It was rooted and was in modified status (when I checked About->device->status) but working fine and had zero issues. So yesterday I wanted to install a new ROM to get android 4.3 as what I had was android 4.1.2. I installed this Omega Rom (version is v58 - XXUGNB6). Now everything is working fine except the calling feature, phone is fast as well but when I try to make a call it says > "Not Registered on Network" This was working fine before, and a friend has the same ROM installed and it works fine without any problems at all. Even calling is working fine. What can I do to recover my phone? How can I unroot it? Does anyone know why I would be seeing this message? **UPDATE** I have found now that IMEI (under the battery) no of the device does not match with the IMEI I get when typing *#06# The IMEI I get when dial *#06# starts with 004999 but the IMEI under the battery starts with 355994. I flashed using ODIN again what I thought was the stock ROM. But it's not the original ROM which was in the mobile before, please find the below screenshot. I read here as well : http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref- imei-efs-stuff-i9300-including-t2393289/ ![About device](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vlqgXm.png) ![Error message](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zGOppm.png) ![IMEI](http://i.stack.imgur.com/BZzrdm.png) ![Homescreen](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ZW2AZm.jpg)


Weather app that displays "feels like" temperature?

I have a HTC Evo and while I like the stock weather app, it doesn't show the "feels like" temperature. I know the Weather Channel app has this but it was completely unusable with null errors for me (refer to the marketplace reviews for more on this), and the free Weatherbug app I also tried didn't have "feels like" temps. Does anybody know of any other apps that have this feature?


What is this status bar icon?

![screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Dua5K.png) Verizon Moto X - Stock - 4.4.4   Only pops up every once in a while...


How to change bottom bar apps in MIUI launcher?

I have installed a ROM based on MIUI. The default launcher has 4 buttons on the bottom bar; is it possible to change the app shortcut of them?


Unknown Tag Type collection

Since purchasing my Samsung Nexus S I have been bombarded by 'New Tag Collected' Tag Type 'Unknown'. I have since learned how to turn this off, but I was wondering what these Tags are and where are they coming from?


How to unlink contacts?

I had a call from a new number. I went to create a new contact for it but accidentally clicked on the first item in my contact list. Now, it doesn't seem possible to unlink or unjoin them. When I view that contact, I can view the 'Joined Contacts', and it is joined to the Google contact I clicked on, and there is a minus icon but it is greyed out. How can I unjoin or unlink them or move this number to a new contact? Using Samsung Galaxy S on Froyo.


Apps that can plot graphs of user entered data

I'm looking for an app that can produce graphs of data entered on the android device - scatter graphs in particular. Also the user must be able to create the file from scratch and enter their own data. So if there is a spreadsheet app that users can create a new spreadsheet, enter data into, and will then produce a scatter graph of the data, that would fit the bill perfectly. But other more limited apps (an overly powerful calculator?) could fulfil the purpose well enough. Also, this will be run on Android tablets that do not have the Google Android Market on them, so it must be possible to download the apk directly. Having to pay for it would be acceptable if that is the only option we get.


Loop device possible on Android 2.1 Hero?

I'm trying to get Ubunto running on my Android after failing with Debian. I couldn't mount the image. Now the Ubunto Tutorial says that the phone must support loop devices. How can I figure that out, or can anybody give my a yes or no? Thanks EDIT: I already tried CM7, SalsaSense and some other one that looked very similar to CM7 but I forgot the name... CM7 extra stated that it supports loop devices but it fails on my hero. Could it be that there is some hardware issue that even the right ROM can't fix?


Motorola Motoroi South Korea o South Africa change over

I have a Motorola Motoroi XT720 that I bought in South Korea. My service provider is SK Telecom. When I insert my South African sim card (Service provider Vodacom, and using the phone while in South Africa) in to the phone, the phone simply states that it does not accept foreign SIM cards. I want to change my phone so that I am able to use it in South Africa. I am absolutely clueless when it comes to ~~rooting~~ unlocking, but obviously eager to learn.


Is there a Japanese input method for tablets that fits the screen better than Simeji?

I do a fair amount of e-mailing in Japanese from GMail in Android. On my cell phone (Nexus One), I use Simeji to type Japanese characters, and it does a good job. However, I recently got a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet, and I've found the Simeji doesn't scale well to the large screen. Samsung's Android keyboard, the stock Android keyboard, and Hacker's Keyboard are all installed on my tablet, and all of them have a nice, large, easy-to- type-on display on the 10" screen. Simeji on the other hand, although functional, is displayed with keys sized more appropriately to a 4" screen, and is stretched awkwardly around the bottom 10-15% of the screen. At least this is true in landscape mode. I'd like to have a Japanese input method for my tablet that makes better use of the screen real estate, and is easy to type on with two hands. Does anyone know of one? Or alternatively, is there some way I can change Simeji's configuration so it works better on a 10" screen? **Update on August 20, 2011** As of August 2011, I've noticed that Simeji has been updated to work well on a tablet now, so it's no longer necessary to have an alternative. Still, this question may benefit future searchers who just don't like Simeji for whatever reason and want an alternative.


Sync Outlook Calendar on my PC to Samsung Galaxy S4

I use Outlook Calendar on my PC. Can I sync it to Samsung Galaxy S4?


help me out making my transition from iphone please

I am used to doing a long-press-on-the-home-button to trigger the voice- search. That's a bad iphone habit. Here with Android, it is always switching to the currently-running-apps screen. I tried so many ways ( including the home2 share app) but I could not figure it out. Could you tell me an easy way to configure note 3 ( or s4) hardware buttons so that I can program them to do certain things upon long press, double click, even triple click etc... What's the best app for that? And secondly (and more practically speaking), please tell me how I can configure that a long press on the home button puts the phone into the listening mode? Thank you...


Trace GSM packets on HTC Desire?

Is there any way I can log/sniff the GSM packets on a (rooted) HTC Desire ? (I'm talking about the actual low level GSM packets on the Um interface, not IP packets over a 3g connection.)


Duplicate Text Messages, Verizon: DroidX2

I have a DroidX2 on Verizon and I always get duplicate text messages and it's super annoying. Is there a simple way to fix this? Or is this a carrier issue?


Does Facebook Home uninstall cleanly?

I am hardly a regular Facebook user, but am curious about Facebook Home – mostly curiosity about its design and implementation. I have a Nexus 7 running Jelly Bean 4.2.2. If I were to install it, can I be confident that uninstalling it will leave everything (home screens, etc) as it was?


How to backup phonebook and user data through usb or command code in a locked Android phone

My phone has a USB option. I want to connect it to the PC, and I need the command code to backup my phone book and all user data of my Android phone which is locked. How can I get the command code I need?


How many computers can I connect simultaneously using Android tethering?

Yesterday I tried to connect 5 computers with my Android smartphone to the internet, however, I could only connect two of them simultaneously, is this the theorical limitation or there is any configuration to be done to increase this number? Is this a limitation of my smartphone's wifi card? PS: Android 2.2 @ Samsung Galaxy 551


My EPC android 2.2 won't connect to internet

Bought this little netbook a few weeks ago. Seems good in many ways & useful for my work (I'm a writer) but cannot connect to the internet. I am using a dongle (HUAWEI E220, which is on recommended list) but think I cannot be entering right details. Have tried following user's manual, also suggestions from other internet sites, but nothing works. One problem may be that desktop on my device seems to differ slightly from others. I click on `3G settings` then on `Add 3G network`, after which I am faced by the following:   * Name   * Device number    * APN    * User Other option is to click on W-Fi settings, then `Add Wi-Fi network` \- after which I have to add `Network SSID` and `Security`. Whatever advice I am following, nothing seems to work with either. Can anyone help?


I'm not able to access a certain intranet site

I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Tab (3.2 Android OS) on a wireless network to access an intranet site. I can access the site perfectly from a laptop connected (wireless) to the intranet site, but not with the Galaxy Tab. It's saying that it cannot locate the remote server (this is baffling). Additionally, I have tried several browsers: Firefox, Opera, and Android browser. Has anyone experienced something similar or have an idea what the problem may be. Thanks!


How do I disable the "Select input method" Notification?

I don't know if this is standard ICS behavior or if it's due to my Cyanogenmod based ROM, but every time I open the soft keyboard by clicking on a text box/area a notification appears in the notification drawer that says "Select input method." I don't mind seeing this notification one time, but I'm already using the input method I want and I'd like to disable the notification. Is this standard behavior for Ice Cream Sandwich? Can it be disabled?


Nexus 4, ART vs Dalvik Runtime: Which provides a lower battery consumption?

I'm using a Nexus 4 and currently using the Cyanogen Mod 11 ROM. I was using Paranoid Android Beta 4 for KitKat before but switched to Cyanogen Mod due to the stability that Cyanogen Mod offers right now. I was wondering what are the pros and cons from ART and Dalvik. Especially since I am no longer running the Nexus 4 stock ROM. Is there any other ways of improving battery life by switching governors?


Is there a 1-click method to do this 3-4 click task?

I'm on a pay-as-you go scheme using an HTC desire with Android 2.3 installed. Right now, to activate my mobile internet (which I do only when I need to check email) needs me to go to `Settings > Wireless > tick 'Mobile Networks'`. **Question:** Is there a 1-click way of doing this? I probably will need to install an app that helps me do this I'm guessing? _I spent several minutes looking for this over Google, but I suspect I didn't know what to search for_


Strange facebook android app

Whenever I download the Facebook app for my Android phone (Motorola Razr D3) it shows up normal for the first time but then changes to a strange interface and then stays that way. ![Picture](http://i.stack.imgur.com/W9XY8t.jpg) (Click picture for larger variant) I've tried deleting it and then downloading it again and again but it keeps changing back, what is this? What should I do?


MID-android tablet with no Bluetooth

All I ask is for an answer. Can I put a Bluetooth dongle on this tablet and run Bluetooth devices such as a keyboard/cover. It's a MID-android 4.1 with a mini USB port and adapter cable to a full sized USB. Everything else is stock. The kernel is standard 13.something, I think. thank you


Enterprise mass deploy Exchange account setup

Our company is switching over from on-premise exchange to Office365; This means that many users will now have to remove the old account on their Android device and add a new account. iOS has .mobleprofile configuration setup to make setting up exchange on an iOS device quick and simple for the below average user. What would be the best approach to our users with Android devices?


How to unlock device when I forgot my password?

I've read Recovering from forgotten lock pattern which states that there is an option to disable the lock using my Google account information. However I did not noticed such an option when I entered my _password_ five times wrong. (Although there was also a 20s or 30s delay to complicate brute force attacks.) I use Android 4.0.3 on a Asus Transformer Prime TF201. Would factory reset work?


Replacing the flash chip on a Galaxy Nexus

**A little background** * * * I have two Galaxy Nexus phones: one reported lost(was lost) 32GB and a current 16GB version. **Current Issue** * * * I'm trying to put the 32GB flash chip into the current phone. Which means moving the SIM tray/flash card from the old phone to the new one. Shouldn't be too hard, just replace the circuit board and use the correct SIM card. When I turn the phone on however, it says there is 0-1 bars of unusable signal(no data). I use the old tray and it works perfectly. Is there some chip in this board I don't know about?


Google Hangouts keeps history regardless of settings

I use Hangouts to chat with friends. As I don't want to keep history, I set it to be turned off. So whenever I chat, in the input line I see a constant message of "History is turned off". However, when I open Hangouts again, I can see messages that were sent days ago. A simple question: how can I see older messages with history disabled?


Choose Which Albums Show in Play Music?

Not sure if this is a common or simple solution, but I can't find a way to fix this. I've got a couple albums I've purchased through the Google Music store - namely the Lés Mis soundtrack, is it's a great musical and all that. However, it's showing up on my phone, and I don't particularly _want_ it on my phone.   If I shuffle my music, it keeps turning up.   If I make an instant playlist, it likes to show up. (Because apparently Lés Mis is very similar to Rust in Peace...) I could set it to only steam via Wi-Fi, but then I need to keep the _rest_ of my music on the device. And besides, as soon as I get on the Wi-Fi, it'll start streaming again.. How do I stop this album from showing up? I'd rather not _delete_ it from Google Music Manager as that'll delete it from my account (I think). I just don't want it to ever show up on my phone.


How to share contact via sms on Android 4.4.2?

I'm using Moto G with stock android running 4.4.2. I would like to share contact detail via SMS. I don't want to use 3rd party app for this basic functionality. Was this functionality available with previous versions?


Galaxy Note 3 - Is there a way to add more apps to use when drawing a 'Pen Window'?

Is there a way to add more applications in the list that appears when you press the button on the S-Pen and select "Pen Window" to draw a floating application? It would be really nice if you could open a floating twitter or Facebook application.


How to add a symbolic link to bypass unavailable busybox applet

I have BusyBox version v1.15.3 installed that came with the ROM gingerdx 31b. This busybox version cannot be updated/changed, because if it's being updated, the phone goes into a bootloop on the next reboot, it is said not to update the busybox in the ROM thread too. The problem is, this busybox version doesn't include the applet `pgrep`. Whenever pgrep is typed in the shell & executed it gives out a `pgrep: not found` error. "pgrep" is needed by the "super charger" script to do some tasks. So, I tried creating a symbolic link to a working pgrep from another busybox version. I stored the busybox file in the `/data/` folder, made it `chmod 777`, then `cd` to that directory. Then execute the command; > ln -sf "busybox pgrep" "./busybox pgrep" but even when I execute pgrep, it still gives the same error. How do I make the pgrep command point to a working pgrep, via another busybox or a pgrep file? Also, how do I make this link permanent, so that it stays that way after a reboot? Should I add this to the .bashrc or do this using a init.d script? Both my knowledge on android & linux commands are limited as well. Any help is much appreciated. Thank you.


How do I stop my phone from beeping when it completes charging?

I have a Samsung Galaxy 2 S running Android 2.3. When I plug it in to recharge, it beeps when it reaches 100%. I would prefer that it not notify me with a sound. However, I can't for the life of me find anywhere that this is set. Is it possible to disable this annoying chime?


Trying install apps on External SD card Android 4.2.2 (Carbon)

I got a new 32 GB SD card for my Galaxy S3 (i9300), but:   * I can't install apps on the external SD card.   * I can't move apps to the external SD card. I read once that I should partition the SD card using MiniTool Partition to create ext2 and FAT32 partitions. I did this, then I tried to move an app using Link2SD and I received the message Install Failed Insufficient Storage (my SD card is empty). I also tested this using MoveToSD, but this one said Your device doesn't support moving apps to SD Card. I don't what else to do. Is it possible for me to move apps to the SD card on my device?


How to buy an app for a friend?

I would like to buy a game (well several copies of it really) for some of my friends for Christmas. Is there any way to do this? Would I have to rely on the publisher, or is there some way to "gift" apps from the market?


How do I upload multiple photos at once to Picasa (Web)?

Is there a way to select several photos and upload them all to Picasa?


Google Docs - Spreadsheet - Row selection issue

I have an HTC Desire and I'm using the Google Docs app to edit some spreadsheets. Most of the times, when I click (touch) on a row to begin editing, the application opens the row immediately below (and sometimes the one above). This is pretty frustrating and it happens even if I zoom in so much that it's obvious I'm not touching the adjacent rows. Has anyone else had this issue? If so, is there a fix?


Samsung Galaxy: Unlock gone haywire

I applied the procedure to unlock a Samsung Galaxy S3 on a Samsung Galaxy Express I437. It went through smoothly, and but the phone was not unlocked. Instead, it gives me the error message "Phone not allowed MM#6" after I inserted a foreign SIM card. The procedure is reproduced below: [1] UMTS [1] Debug Screen [8] Phone Control [6] Network Lock Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF (after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in [6] Network Lock then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone Since this didn't work, I tried reverting NW LOCK back to the old setting. Unfortunately, it doesn't work. The unlock screen doesn't come up anymore. And I have no other way to enter an unlock code. Does anyone have any idea how to resolve this issue? Million thanks!


What happened to camera search on Google Now?

It used to be under Settings, there was a Search With Camera option which would boot up the camera and allow you to take a photo which you could search with. Since the last google now update, I can't find it. Has it been moved to another spot or did they get rid of it?


Is it possible to replace a carrier-customized system with the original version from phone manufacturer?

Is it possible to replace carrier customizations, and all of their junk, by, instead of rooting, removing undesired apps, and performing specific steps that by no means ensure a clean stock install, just replace _whole_ system with original version from phone manufacturer, just like we can reformat a PC and install operating system as it looks like originally? **Specifically, is it possible with Xperia J?** Has anyone with a carrier- customized unit upgraded from ICS to JB and checked if phone was reverted back to Sony version? They do not provide consistent information, some say it may be possible, some say it is not. But I cannot find a unit for sale with original Sony installation, not even on their website. All of the poor information I could get about this so far is unclear and does not explain well the principles by which it is or is not possible. Rooting and other procedures that void warranty are a non-go.


How install gapps with adb commands

How can I install google apps with adb commands ? I don't know how to unzip . I used busybox. But it is not useful. Please guide me . Thanks to all and everythings. :)


How to access the internal ringtone folder on rooted 2.2?

I have a rooted Samsung GT5510 running 2.2. I have tried in vain, using different file explorers, to locate the built in ringtones (folder). Can someone please point me to the right path? Is it inside some APK, in which case how do I unzip it to access the internal contents after saving it on my computer?


Missing "left screen" in my SGS1 . How can it be added?

I have stuff on the 7th screen and I've expected to be able to reach it on left swipe from homescreen, but it is not so. How can I configure it ? Does it require some non-default launcher?


Remove contacts from synced Exchange account, without removing them from the server

How can I remove contacts from accounts I don't sync with anymore? Without being afraid of removing them from the "source" exchange account now or in the future? **Background:**   When installing the email synchronization with Exchange, I thought it was a good idea to also sync the contacts. Now the internal memory of my phone is stuffed with thousands of contacts I don't really need. It seems I cannot move them to the SD card, so I want them gone. When I stop the synchronization (only contacts) with exchange, the contacts are not automatically removed. I'm a bit afraid that if I remove them manually, and click or accidentally enable the sync, the contact will also be removed from my exchange contacts list, that is linked to my companies contacts list. BTW: I know some Java, so if necessary I can develop an app to do this.


Is there any tool that tells me the min and max battery consumption rate of an app?


What does the yellow progress bar in stock browser means, while rendering downloading web page?

While rendering / downloading web page the stock browser shows moving yellow progress bar. It tends to start increasing from the left, at times increasing from the right, there are also gaps in the yellow bar, before finally completing rendering / downloading and disappearing. I'd love to understand what it all means. Whatsmyuseragent.com gives ...   "Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; U; Android 2.2; en-us; ViewPad7 Build/FRF91) AppleWebKit/533.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/4.0 Mobile Safari/533.1" ![Android browser progress bar](http://i.stack.imgur.com/r9OKf.jpg) Android browser progress bar video on Picasa at ...   00:01 shows short yellow bar from left   00:02 shows yellow bar from right   00:03 shows longer yellow bar from left   00:05 complete rendering, progress bar disappears


My Galaxy mini having trouble with charging

Today I noticed that my Galaxy Mini is not charging properly. In morning it was switched off even after charging for the whole night. Some weeks ago the same problem had occured, but some time after when I plugged it in with the USB cable it was getting charged. When I connected the charger, it was working fine. Well, my problems don't stop there. Today I did all the possible tricks, but it doesn't charge. In fact it is showing the charging symbol, but its not increasing. It's not even showing the charging percentage. When I connect it with the PC via USB cable it is charging and battery level increasing too, but it again suddenly decreases or again increases. What is the problem? And how can it be solved?


Nexus 4 not getting connected to PC

Some days back, My nexus was getting connected to the computer. But yesterday I discovered, it is no more like that. It is only getting charged via USB connection. No notification of connection received, either on phone or computer. what to do? Kindly suggest !


CM9 shuts off itself on SGS2?

I'm facing a very weird problem on my SGS2, using CM9 9.1.0 stable making me crazy. My device go to in deep sleep in 12-24 hrs once when I'm using Siyah kernel while CM9 stock kernel do it once or twice in a day. :'( I have Googled for it and got this thread where the problem is same. Cm9 Phone Shuts Off By Itself, phone actually doesn't switch off it just go to in deep sleep and start to eat battery like a crazy nut, also I can call on my ohone and caller can hear up the ring but there is no life sighn at that moment in my phone. How can I resolve this, I have did a clean install but no success, also battery of my phone is just new.


How to access intenal storage or internal memory of Android while conecting to PC?

I am connecting my Android device to PC, but its not show my internal storage. Is there a method to access the internal storage of Android while connecting the android device to PC.


How to make screen 'unsensitive' on incoming calls?

Here's the scenario: what I often find happening is that I receive a call on my Android phone (HTC Desire S), and as I'm rushing to get it out of my pocket I'm accidentally managing to swipe the screen, which rejects or accepts the call, when I didn't want to. What's the best way to avoid this, given that I want to keep my phone in my pocket? I'd kind of like the screen to remain disabled when a call is being received until I press the power button at which point it becomes sensitive. Is there a way to do this or something which would avoid this accidental accept/reject of calls?


Change the number of home screen panels in Android

A phone user manual (HTC Wildfire S. **Android 2.2** ) says > 'Home screen has seven panels that you can customise'. The system settings do not contain an option to modify the number of panels. I was searching for this on the web and was not able to find any solution that does not involve third-party applications. If this requires programming, please, move the question to StackOverflow and respond with detail.


Google Play Store App error

I upgraded my Samsung Galaxy Note GT N7000 from Gingerbread to ICS. (Had used the software update option:               Settings → About Phone → Software Update → Update[check for updates]      And thus the Google Play Store app also got updated to the version 3.8.17 which is compatible with ICS. But the app on my phone plus the Play website apparently still have the old Android version. As a result apps which are now compatible with ICS (for example Adobe Photoshop Touch) are still:   1. Shown as incompatible on the website and    2. Not even displayed in the app on the phone.     **I have already tried:**   1. Clear cache and data of the app;    2. Uninstall all updates of the app;   3. Installed the app version 3.8.17 again via another source on the net but it did not help. So now I also, don’t have the original app provided by Samsung. **Question:** How do I solve this? Is there someway I can download the app via Samsung without installing the whole of ICS again?


How can I use a custom prefix for international calls?

In my country, we have to use a prefix before dialing an international number, depending on which provider we use. For example, I use an international calling company for which I have to dial 019 before dialing the international number. Now, having to edit each and every international phone number in my address book to add a 109 would be annoying. And when I move providers, having to do the whole process again would be very annoying. Is there a way to tell Android, "every time you see a +, just dial 019 instead"? Or any other solution? (I use Cyanogenmod.)


Reading fixed-layout ePubs

I'm looking for a way to read fixed-layout ePubs; nothing I've found supports this format. Aldiko supports epub, but surely not a fixed-layout epub. Is there a possibility here to have the same support here that we have on iOS?


I cant update any of the google apps. When trying to update Google calendar app, it gives me the "package file was not signed correctly. Uninstall the previous copy of the app and try again." This problem also occurs with other Google apps such as maps, chrome etc. Deleting the cache and then trying to update the app doesn't work either. Im using Nexus 4 with 4.2.1 I haven't rooted it, no roms. Also when I tap "System updates" it doesn't update to newer Android version. How to solve this issue.


Is it possible to combine address bar and search bar of opera mobile into one

I had been using stock browser all the while. Recently, I found out that opera mobile is much more faster when I double tap to zoom in. I would like to switch my daily use to opera mobile. However, the shortcoming I found out is that, they do not have a single bar for me to search and type address. Is there any workaround or plugin for me to do so?


NEXUS S (t-mobile version) 2.3.4 / GRJ22 -- IS ROOT POSSIBLE?? can't mount /system mount /data

I have the Nexus S (t-mobile version) that is 2.3.4 / GRJ22 and just wanted to ask, is root actually possible now?? I see lots of posts about how to do it under 2.3.3, but all the posts I have seen so far mention doing a mount /System mount /data and these ARE NOT options on the bootloader screen under GRJ22. (these instructions do NOT work: http://www.techwhizz.com/root-google-nexus-s- android-2-3-4-gingerbread-grj22/   ) Am I totally missing something here? I'm usually pretty good at figuring this stuff out, but I am at a total loss here and any help would be very much appreciated!! Thanks!


In call Mute button sound. Can it be STOPPED?

Is there a way to set the MUTE button (the one on the in-call phone menu) to NOT make a sound when pressed. For instance, when I'm in conference calls on my GalaxyS4, and want to mute my microphone, I press the mute button which makes a "drop" sound. Which I do frequently when I am not speaking. Soon after, a colleague of mine sent me an instant message and informed me that they could all hear the "drop" sound every time I pressed the darned thing.. Is there any way to make it not do that??


Unlocking Bootloader

Recently I've unlocked my sony xperia p boot loader. I am sure that it is unlocked. But is there any option to find out that is it unlocked?


Problems with generic email app inbox getting full

Purchased a Droid Maxx in Oct 2013 with OS version 4.4. Set up corporate email on app that comes in the OS. Worked great till the Inbox appeared to get full of email and the app quit receiving new emails automatically. Had to go to the bottom of the Inbox and press “get more email” each time you wanted to receive new incoming email. Emptied the Inbox and email worked fine for a month and then quit receiving email. Then had to go to the bottom of the Inbox and press “get more email” to make the device receive new mail. Using Alt-N MDaemon for corporate email server. Anyone having a similar problem?


Multitouch hardware on Android devices

Are all touch-screens on modern devices multitouch capable on hardware level (if software supports it)? If not than how to detect if touchscreen screen by itself is multitouch or not?


What is launcher.ebproductions.android.launcher?

I've just removed GO Launcher and now when I click the home button I get offered a choice of two different Launcher `com.android.launcher` and `launcher.ebproductions.android.launcher` What is the ebproductions one? Do I need it? Can I just remove it?


last seen time stamp

I got a message at 16:05pm, then my contact went offline again, but the last seen was showing 15:25, how is it that it hasnt changed to 16:05 when the contact left whatsapp and still showed the earlier time of 15:25, It is now working correctly when the contact sends me a text the last seen time updates every time correctly. Please help, confused gary


Do not Disturb Mode with some special conditions

I am looking for a way to establish a "Do not Disturb" Mode (like on iOS) that does at least the following (on an unrooted phone):   * Switches ringer and notifications to Silent (disable vibrate, vol = 0) during a special time   * Lets repeated calls through (if anyone really wants to phone me)   * Still allows the alarm clock to ring   * Is disabled when phone is in use (e.g. display is active)   * Manually enableable/disableable (for a specific time) **Cool would also be:**   * Enables only when I put the phone in the charger during the specific time   * Does not enable when connected with my car via Bluetooth Is there any way to achieve this? If not natively, maybe by using some application? My phone and tablet are unrooted.


Determine app sending SMS Premium messages

I normally have "Block Premium Messaging" set up on the phones in my family. This is a verizon content block the prevents you (or family members) from sending messages to premium services that charge. Recently, I had to replace a phone that broke and when the new phone was activated the blocks I had set up were cleared. On my bill was a $9.99 charge for a text to one of these premium services. I know nobody sent the SMS to the service to sign up for this. I suspect some application on the phone sent the SMS message. Is there a way I can find out which app on my phone is sending SMS messages to premium services? Can I view all the apps that have permission to send SMS messages? \-- update -- well, I ran RL Permissions and no downloaded apps have the Send SMS permissions. I must have already deleted the offending app or something else is going on.


I have Moto E with kitkat android. Recently I have observed that my phone is sending some sort of text message to the number +917760971500 automatically without my consent. The message reads '%ms%AAAAf9DZyyitci0h6A/8G0FbV2VVTeAlW1GGvovt0rRQld6nUTjUAgJ6tC7UQS7JJ48/a4ERd+cKQtvuO30ceXu3A/TjekrdYgKOMOBSyymq+f+iC9hjylQILP6h5IJsY8JE' Is it because of any app? Please advise the solution to get rid of this.


Any hack to get rid of the "Too many password attempts" lock?

My kids often play with my phone which has a pattern lock screen, and it gets locked due to many attempts, then the phone is locked out and requires a password. I use 2-step verification, so in order to unlock the phone, I must get a connected computer, and regenerate a password and reconnect the email and other programs in it.   This all process is redundant to me and very annoying and frustrating. Is there any possible way to disable this nasty "feature"? p.s., my phone is rooted of course, if that says anything.


Failure to boot after rooting LG Optimus V and installing CM7

I recently bought an LG Optimus V (VirginMobile) to replace my current Samsung Intercept. Upon reciept, I rooted it following the procedure at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1070018. The rooting went fine, and I got to step 10 in flashing the CM7 Rom. What I get after the reboot specified in step 9 is the CyanogenMod animated splashscreen, which animates for a bit, then stops, and thats where the unit stays, for up to an hour. I can get to the installed recovery console, but have no idea what I need to do to fix this. I rooted this unit immediately after getas the main reason for needing a smartphone is the fact I need to have OpenVPN installed on any phone I have. I went crazy getting my previous Samsung Intercept rooted and then getting the tun.ko for the installed kernel. The final fix was to install a 3rd party rom which supplied the kernel module. I did not want to go thru that again on this LG phone. Whats my next step?


How do I fix problems when going from 3G to a Wi-Fi connection that requires a login?

Whenever I'm in the basement of my university's science building, I have no cell signal, so I am forced use the school's WiFi network to get internet. However, for what seems like the better part of an hour after connecting to the hotspot, my phone refuses to show me the login page so I can connect to the internet at large, simply saying: > **Data connectivity problem** The server failed to communicate. Try again > later. If I just go to class in the morning and let my phone connect to WiFi while still having a cell signal available if needed, I occasionally have this problem, but usually by the end of the hour it will play nice and show me the login page. Is there something I can do to force my phone to wise up to the fact that I need to login without just waiting around?   * Restarting the phone does work, but takes a fair bit of time and seems excessive   * Clearing the cache in the browser (Menu, Settings, Clear cache) does nothing


Is there a standard place for the Owner Information on an Android phone?

I found an lost Android phone - is there a standard place on Android phones for owner information so I can contact the person who lost it?


Canvas 4 support for DLNA or Wi-Fi Direct

Does Canvas 4 have or will have DLNA or Wi-Fi Direct? Also, when will it get an Android upgrade?


Why can't I download apps on my android phone?

I have a Huawei ascend y300 4.1 android jelly bean .Every time I try downloading apps from google play it says "Couldn't install on USB storage or SD Card" I try deleting apps I don't use for memory space but it still doesn't work,How can I Sort this out ???


Recover contacts from Galaxy S2 when saved to an email

If I saved my contacts to an email on my Samsung Galaxy S2, and my email account was deleted on my phone, is it possible to recover my contacts?


Corrupted 16GB Samsung micro SD card

### Background I have a 16GB Samsung micro SD card that I use on my Samsung Galaxy tablet. It has 116 videos and tons of pics and songs. One day I recorded a concert and when my tablet's battery became low I switched the SD card to my Galaxy S3 phone. It recorded fine and was able to upload some of the videos on a website. One morning, I was taking a picture from my Galaxy S3 phone which still has the 16gb card, when I checked the gallery, it has nothing on it but the new pic I took. I then realized that I've lost all my files for some reason, devastated but was able to recover the files via a FREE download of Wondershare Data Recovery software (which I actually ended up paying) and saved it on my PC. I was able to recover the pics, the songs I can open but only plays for 4 seconds. When I tried opening the video files, some are fine and was able to play them on my computer some won't let me. They are 3gp file extensions. I've tried playing them on a 3gp media player but they still don't play. **My question is:** Why am I able to play some of them fine and not the others? I've tried inserting the videos on my tablet and on my s3 phone it says: > CANNOT PLAY VIDEO. UNSUPPORTED FILE FORMAT I am devastated and would really like to recover them. Is there any other solution?


Android phone has Wi-Fi troubles after subnet change

I just moved our network access point to a different subnet (which has a different default gateway). After the change, all the laptop computers adjusted without much issue (some XP computers needed the "repair" option run on the connection). However, none of the Android phones have Internet access anymore. They can connect to the wireless access point without a problem, but they can't access the Internet. This only seems to happen on the Android phones. I am wondering if maybe it remembers the old settings and isn't picking up the new default gateway? What can I do to fix this?


Nexus 7 refuses to pair with in car audio?

I have a Nexus 7 running Android 4.4 and an in car stereo unit (Alpine CDE-178BT). I have enabled bluetooth on both devices but they refuse to pair with each other. If I attempt to initiate the pairing using the Nexus 7, it starts connecting, I am prompted to allow the device to pair on the Alpine unit, but upon allowing the pairing to take place on the Alpine unit, the device drops into the "paired" list on the Nexus 7 but doesn't connect. Subsequent attempts to connect by tapping on the car stereo in the bluetooth paired devices list on the Nexus 7 resumes in a momentary attempt to connect and then the entry resetting back to its "paired but not doing anything" state. If I attempt to initiate the pairing using the Alpine CDE-178BT, after making the Nexus 7 temporarily visible and searching for bluetooth devices using the Alpine unit, I see an entry for the Nexus 7 but any attempt to pair with it just results in a generic "Failed" message on the car stereo. The car stereo works fine for connecting to an iPhone/iPad/other iOS device and older (pre version 4) Android devices, it is just Android devices running a more recent version of Android that it experiences issues with. What steps can I take to attempt to resolve this issue?


Cyanogenmod: Where are playlists stored?

Through some googling it seems that stock android is saving the playlists in a sqlite database in the data folder of the Google Music app. A quick look into Apollo's data folder showed only a favorites and a albumcover database. So, does anybody know where it is saved? And is it a system-wide playlist database or does Apollo use its own?


Troubleshooting encrypted email on 4.3 native / stock email app

I've added my corporate exchange account to my Samsung Galaxy S4 (brand new yesterday, just updated to 4.3 last night). The exchange account is working correctly and I can send/receive email without issue. However I cannot send an encrypted/signed message nor can I decrypt a received message. Sometimes the "decrypt" button does not appear, it just lists the message as having an smime.p7m attachment (which I can't view). Other times the "decrypt" button is there, but if I attempt to use it, it simply fails with "unable to decrypt message". I've imported my PFX (exported from Windows, includes my private key, and was exported with all certs in chain and special extensions enabled). This was done by copying it to the "downloads" directory and importing it into the mail app security settings as the encryption certificate. I tried installing .logCat to get some more insight into the error message, but nothing appears in the logging for the email app. The only hint I have is that if I try to send my self an encrypted email from the phone, it fails saying that "myusername@mycorpdomain.com - Following recipients have invalid certificates". It doesn't say _why_ they are invalid. Is there a way to make this work? Are there special certificate requirements, issuer requirements, etc. for importing the cert? I've searched but there doesn't seem to be any solid documentation on the certificate requirements for this to work. Thanks in advance for any assistance!


PDANet+ Bluetooth connected but still offline

I have the full version of FoxFi on my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4. The WiFi Hotspot will not work, so I'm trying the Bluetooth Mode instead. I downloaded PDANet+ on my Nexus 7. I did the Bluetooth configuration to connect to my phone. Both the phone and the tablet say they are connected, but I can not access the internet on the tablet. Any suggestions?


The application Text Messaging (process com.motorola.conversations) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again

Picked up the Photon 4G for my wife about a week ago, and she's been getting this notification periodically ever since. Sometimes, it won't show up for days... Other times, it'll show up whenever she opens up the messaging app, or sends a message, or receives one, or lets it idle for a bit, or looks at it funny... So far as I can tell, messages are sent and received without any trouble... Apart from this annoying notification. I have no idea where to even begin troubleshooting this. Any ideas?


Bluetooth audio connection stops sending audio after a short period of time?

I have a HTC One running Android 4.3 and an in car stereo unit (Alpine CDE-178BT). I have enabled bluetooth on both devices and successfully paired them. The problem occurs about 9 minutes into playback (it varies, 9 minutes is about the upper limit before issues begin occurring but it has been as low as 5-6 minutes before the problem below starts). Regardless of what kind of audio is being sent via bluetooth, whether it be audio or feedback from Google Maps/Google Text-to-Speech, once the problem occurs I observe the following symptoms:   * All audio stops playing   * If I am playing music, the on screen display on the car unit still displays the track duration and this still counts up in time with the current track position on the device   * Both devices report there is no issue   * If I change track, the on screen display on the car unit displays the track position correctly   * If I receive a phone call and answer it, it tries to route it through the car unit but no sound is heard (either incoming or outgoing) In order to resolve the issue, I have to completely unpair the devices, restart both the HTC One and the in car unit, and then repair the devices. Once repaired and working, I will get about another 5-9 minutes of correctly working audio before the problem reoccurs. The car stereo works fine for connecting to an iPhone/iPad/other iOS device and older (pre version 4) Android devices, it is just Android devices running a more recent version of Android that it experiences issues with. What steps can I take to attempt to resolve this issue?


LG P880 Screen stays awake whilst charging

I have a phone that when I plug it in it turns the screen on and the doesn't go to sleep until I press the power off button. Is there a way to make the screen go to sleep automatically like when you just leave it normally and it goes to sleep after 30 seconds? I have googled and tried most things i have found like checking the developer options to make sure the stay awake when charging box is unchecked and using the original power cable but nothing seems to work and as my personal phone automatically turned off I have got used to just plugging it in and leaving it to charge. The problem with this new one is that when the screen is on whilst charging, it is so crap that the battery actually goes down rather than charging. I hate the phone but can't get rid as it's a work phone


SuperSU Errors when rooting Galaxy S3

I recently managed to root my Samsung Galaxy S3 by following this previous answer. However when running the SuperSU app that was automatically loaded after rooting, I get the message: > The su binary needs to be updated. continue? Then when I click OK, it gives the error: > Installation failed! I wondered if the version of the SuperSU app installed by the rooting software on my PC was old, so I did this:   1. Opened SuperSU app   2. Went to `Settings > Reinstall` [cleanup for reinstallation from Google Play]   3. Went to Google Play, then installed this version of the SuperSU app.    4. But running the new version then gave the same error message. I'm not sure step 2 worked because it says: "If cleanup succeeds, this app will close automatically in a few seconds. Afterwards, please reinstall SuperSU from Google Play. Are you sure you want to continue?" But then it never closes. I know the phone had root because I downloaded a root testing app and it confirmed it. **What am I doing wrong?** I tried a number of links (like this one) and couldn't find anything else that made sense to me. Please could someone suggest what I should be doing? Thanks


Replacement for ability to "send tab to remote device" as removed from Firefox 29

Firefox 29 removed the ability to "send tab to remote device". Namely, you could send a share intent from any other app (select "share", select "Firefox", select any other Firefox Sync device you want to send the tab to) and a few seconds to minutes later it would appear e.g. in your desktop Firefox as a new tab. That was my main use of Firefox on Android. How do I get exactly that back? That is, I want send tabs _from_ an Android share intent _to_ Firefox on the desktop! _Not_ the other way (I do have FoxToPhone, but hardly ever use it). It should be a one-click operation, I don't want to copy/paste URLs, I don't even need a target device selection (although I would be okay with the two- click operation required in Firefox 28), because I always want to send to the same device. This should work even when the Android device is offline (plane), in which case the tabs should simply be queued and sent when the network comes back (that's exactly what Firefox 28 did). The use case is everything I spot on mobile (from emails, interesting stuff while browsing, reading articles on Pocket, etc.) but that maybe doesn't work on mobile (Flash), requires more screen estate or just requires some kind of action from me, which I don't want to perform on mobile.


How to downgrade an HTC Desire to stock version?

I know the first thing you gonna say is to google it, there is plenty of tutorials for it, but I tried at least 5 of them (including some in XDA), and every time I didn't succeed. First of all, here's my HTC Desire status :               BRAVO PVT-1 SHIP S-ON     HBOOT-0.93.0001     MICROP-031d     TOUCH PANEL-SYNTH0101     RADIO-5.11.05.27     Aug 10 2010,17:52:18      At the beginning, I tried to reinstall the original rom from the links in the XDA : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667 I choosed **RUU_Bravo_HTC_Europe_1.15.405.3_Radio_32.30.00.28U _4.05.00.11_release_121865.exe** because I'm in France (and it seems it was the most recent version for european). But when I execute the installer, it works a bit, but then, it fails with this error : > ERROR 140: Bootloader version error (I got it in french : "Erreur de version > bootloader") So after, I tried to get directly the rom.zip by going into the _%temp%_ folder (windows), I put it on the mounted disk of my android, and renamed it to PB99IMG.zip. I boot with VOL DOWN pressed, and it extract the archive but fails with a : > Main version is older! So, I must have a newer HBOOT, but **I can't find how to downgrade it** , and most importantly, **to which version ?** 0.92 ? 0.90 ? 0.83 ? 0.80 ? I tried some tutorials, like : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256 => The link for the downgrader (2.1 or 2.3) doesn't exists anymore, or contains viruses ... great http://www.mikesouthby.co.uk/2010/08/htc-desire-downgrading-hboot-and- installing-custom-froyo-rom/ => The PB99IMG.zip for downgrading the HTC Desire doesn't work, it result in the same error message "Main version is older!". In order to sum up, I'm looking for help to make my HTC Desire go back to the ROM I had when I purchased it. For that, I need a link to a tutorial or an app for downgrading to the correct HBoot, and I need to know to which version. Thank you very much for your help, I really appreciate! I spent 5hours trying to make this work without any luck.


edited outlook reminders not synced to Android device

My work laptops Outlook Calendar is synced with my Android calendar. new appointments show up, and also edited timeslots are updates on my device. But when I remove the alarm to remind me of an event then this removal is not synced to my phone my phone: HTC Desire HD running Android: 2.3.3


How do I change the default search app in MIUI?

I'm running MIUI 11.20.90 on my HTC Incredible. I recently updated the Google Search app via the Android Market and now the default search app has changed from Google Search to MIUI's built-in Sidekick search app. To be clear, this is only when single-pressing the hw search button; long-pressing the search button brings up Voice Search (as desired) and the default setting for that action is still configurable. I really prefer Google over Sidekick and would like to change it back. I tried resetting the default search app but can't - under the Google Search app's properties "Launch by Default" says "No defaults set" and the "clear defaults" button is grayed out. I can't find the Sidekick app in the applications list. I also tried to uninstall/reinstall Google Search but the market only allows me to revert from the update with the message "Do you want to uninstall all updates to this Android system app?" When trying to uninstall Google Search in the OS I get the error "Unable to remove system application." I think it's silly to have the Google Search bar/widget taking up homescreen real estate when I have a dedicated hw search button, so I'd really like to find a way to get the default corrected.


How to disable USSD notifications?

On Android 4.2.1, some new stuff has appeared in the notification area. It shows my current balance and has an icon of the "SIM-card menu" app. Also, sometimes, some spammy messages appears (from my operator) that look like response to standard USSD request. On a previous OS, there was no such behavior. How can I disable this? Is it OS or operator-related stuff?


How do I recalibrate the battery of my phone?

After a year using my phone, I noticed the battery drains too fast, but after shutting down I manage to make it work again for a couple of minutes before it shuts down automatically. I read that to recalibrate the battery, you should fully charge it and by various means delete the **batterystats.bin** file. (examples with clockworkmod or using an app) The thing is... > "When you follow the steps to recalibrate your battery and delete the > batterystats.bin file from your phone, you are getting rid of more than what > you think… Stored inside that batterystats.bin file, your phone keeps > detailed logs of the capacity of your battery and uses it on how it can be > utilized more efficiently." Read Full or oppositely, quoting Dianne Hackborn > "It _(refering batterystats.bin)_ has no impact on your battery life." I know it's not possible to make it as good as new, but at least reset it in a way it would read that last bit of energy accurately?


Android < 2.3.7 shortcuts

In android 2.3.7 and older when I long click on the screen the menu shows a list of shortcuts. Is there an option to add my own shortcut to this list?


Sync music folders between phone and tablet

I want to use a DJ returnable app on both devices, send want a fast way (WiFi) to keep the music folders sync'd. I always buy from my phone so just need to transfer existing music and new downloads from the phone to the tablet, it doesn't need to sync automatically but I do need a way to do easy multiple/bulk file transfers. What is a good way to do this? Wifi preferably but bluetooth if I have to.


Reset texting settings

I have Google Voice on my Android and originally I didn't have texting, so I checked the box that has it send text from Google Voice all the time. But recently my phone company just randomly gave me texting. So I wish to be prompted every time I send a text message. How can I reset my Droid so it asks what medium I wish to send my text from?


Change the keyboard at the password unlock screen

I have a Samsung Galaxy 4.2 player. I've gotten this to replace my old IPod Touch. I've been happy with it, but I'm having a problem with the unlock screen. I've set my unlock screen to use a password. But my issue with the Samsung keyboard is that it doesn't "pop-out" the letters as I type them. Instead, it simply lights the key in a subtle way - too subtle for me to notice when I accidentally tap the character beside the one I intended to. As a result, I mistype the password frequently, which is pretty annoying. The Gingerbread keyboard I have does pop out the characters as I type. I've been happy with it, but I can't seem to find a way to use that keyboard as my keyboard to unlock the device. So my question is: is there a way for me to change the keyboard at the unlock screen? Thanks!


Headphone music controls not working correctly

I recently purchased a set of earphones (HTC RC E160) with music controls (next, play/pause, previous buttons). Strangely, they do not appear to work on my Samsung Galaxy Ace. The play/pause button works properly, but the 'next' button does the same thing as the play/pause button and the 'previous' button does nothing at all. I've tried making a testing Android app which tries to capture the button presses and obtain information about them. The previous button just goes completely undetected, but the next and play/pause buttons both display identical information. Does anyone have some insight into what is going on? I'm unable to tell if my earphones are faulty, or if there is a compatibility issue. EDIT - just tried on a Samsung Galaxy Tab, all three buttons work, except the next and previous buttons alter volume instead. Confused.


File transfer error between Samsung Galaxy S3 and Ubuntu 12.04 over Bluetooth

I got my Samsumg Galaxy S3 paired and connected over Bluetooth to my laptop running Ubuntu 12.04 Both the mobile and the laptop states that the bluetooth connection is up and running I can query the mobile from the laptop with hcitool, for instance:               $ sudo hcitool con     Connections:         > ACL [the_phone_mac_addr] handle 11 state 1 lm MASTER AUTH ENCRYPT      I can transfer files from the laptop to the phone using the ubuntu bluetooth menu, but if I try to transfer a file from the mobile to the laptop I alway got a "connection failed" error My idea is that the problem might be with the bluetooth profiles the laptop exposes; from the mobile I can see the paired device details, and the list of profiles are:   * Call Audio   * Media Audio Is there a way to add or enable profiles to the laptop? Can anyone confirm my hypothesis? Any other suggestion?


Android x86 Virtual box with Internet and connection to adb?

I have **Android x86 4.2** Installed on my **Virtual Box**. My main purpose is debug with eclipse and get internet on Android Some how i am able to get **internet** and also able to connect from **adb** (of **ADT** ) but not both at a time i have tried several combination to get both but no luck ## How i get Internet               I get internet when i use NAT in one of these 4 adapters       ## How i get connected with adb               I get connected with adb when connected to newly created Host Only adapter           note: the default host only adapter was not working      I have two questions: First is **how i will get both The Internet and connection to adb** Second is Can i get my **bluetooth** and **Wifi** device **available** to My Virtual box Android ## Note: My Internet connection type is either 3G HSUPA using Modem or WiFi no LAN **Note:** when both of them are connected then either of them works not both I have googled, Stacked, Virtual box site too but no luck Initially i was unable to connect to adb but I figured out the way i can! Please any one know the issue. ![NAT For Internet](http://i.stack.imgur.com/lDIce.jpg) ![Host Only Adapter #2](http://i.stack.imgur.com/z3QIf.jpg)


Is It Possible to Know the Location of the Caller?

If I'm using an Android, is it possible to know the _physical_ location of the person who call me/ I call to?


Does android 2.1 have any specific built-in ebook apps?

I'm thinking about getting a Samsung Galaxy S phone, I want to know a bit more about its capabilities as an ebook reader Does it have any built in applications for reading? And if so which formats does it support?


Desire stuck in Boot Loop After mod install

I installed an Audio Mod 'BeatsAudio' through clockworkmod recovery on my HTC Desire. After i rebooted it just keeps looping the boot logo over and over. I have tried removing the battery, sim and SD card, and also no luck there. I've also tried wiping the data and cache partition but that doesn't help. I can get in the HBOOT menu but unrevoked doesn't seem to recognize my phone. I have tried ropening a stock boot rom to see if that would install it but it tells me its not compatible with my 64Bit OS. I have no idea what else to do.


Why do I need more than 200 megabytes of disk space to install an APK?

I started to get not enough space errors when updating or installing APKs, but I have 200 megabytes of free space on my internal storage, 2,68 gigabytes on my internal sdcard, and 3,62 gigabytes on my external sdcard. I can't imagine what could use more storage than 200 megabytes in the process of installing a 4 megabytes APK. I'm constantly deleting apps, moving them to sdcard, but I only end up having less and less space remaining. How does this work? I want to understand the inner mechanism of how storage is handled when installing APKs, or in situations that can affect it, so maybe I could write an app to help this procedure. **Edit** : I'm using BAM Android on a Samsung Galaxy S2 (i9100).


How can I improve the reponsiveness of the virtual keyboard on my HTC Droid Eris?

I've noticed that sometimes the virtual keyboard on my HTC Droid Eris can be very laggy. While composing a text message, it will take a second or more to respond to some button presses. Is there anything I can do to reduce the lag and make the virtual keyboard more responsive?


where are the free books the kindle app offers?

According to its description on Google Play, in the third sentence, it says that the books are free. I installed the _Kindle app_ and went to the _Kindle Store_ and all the books I looked at so far all have to be purchased. Where can the free ebooks be downloaded from? Because when I click 'books on device' in the kindle app, it shows none (so I'm guessing I need to download them from somewhere).


Motorola Defy recovery and reboot problems

I was going to update my phone. After I downloaded cyanogen I obviously had to reboot or something... Anyway: at first I got an android with a triangle and an exclamation mark, so I tried booting it and recovered it by using my sd card. And here my trouble started! First when I tried booting it again I got a black screen titled booster something; then when I turn it on i just get the Motorola symbol and it stays there! As for now it doesnt turn on at all :'( What can I do now to get my phone working again?


Device Steadily Discharging While Plugged Into AC?

**Question:** My device (Galaxy Note 2 running the stable CyanogenMod release) is charging extremely slowly and discharges while it's plugged into AC power. **What happened to cause this and what's happening now:** My device has been wonderful for over a year. Yesterday it ran down to about 10% and I borrowed a friend's charger. It charged up to 100% surprisingly quickly. I then let it drain down to about 3% before putting it on the charger. I came back to see the OS wasn't booted and it was in the charging screen (provided by the BIOS?). I then left it to charge for several hours and it only got about 10%. Then I was using it and it drained down to 0% while it was plugged in the entire time. The icon showed the charging animation and the Battery Status page (the one with the graph) said that it's charging on AC. Every couple minutes the battery loses another percent even while it's plugged in. While in the BIOS charging screen, I left it to charge for about 6 hours and it ended up with only 34% charge. It would normally be fully charged much earlier than this. Plugging it into my computer via USB seems to also make it discharge. I have tried two different chargers (but the same cable for both chargers and the computer).


What's the difference between 'adb push' and 'adb install'?

Will `adb push` only copy the file into the target location whereas `adb install` copies the file into the target location _and_ also sets the proper permission for you?


How to show the complete title of an app?

Some apps with a longer title show up on the launcher screen (trebuchet) with a shortened title. E.g. an application with the title "abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz" will be titled "abcdefghi..". The same applies to videos linked with a shortcut to the screeen (I used the app "media shortcut" for this). Is there a way to show the whole title before opening the app or the video? I have a lot of videos that I would like to distinguish before opening them.


I need an app that transfers SMS to SD and can be moved to SD card itself

I just transferred phones from a Motorola Droid 2 to the Galaxy S III. I usually use Handcent, but forgot to back up my SMS before the new phone was activated. Now I have all my old SMS logs on the Droid, which can't back up because I have no data stream. I've found multiple apps that can save SMS to the SD card and downloaded them to the S3, however I can't move any of those apps to the SD card to transfer the SD card to the Droid and install the SMS to SD backup app there. I've tried using this Guide but even then, the apps won't move to the SD card. I don't want to root my new phone just to get an app transferred off it. Can anyone give me suggestions for an app that meets that criteria or another solution?


Mobile gets switched off when I start any application

When I browse the internet or open any application my phone gets switched off. But, if I browse the internet or open any application while charging it works. What might be the problem? The phone model is Samsung Galaxy GT-P1000.


how to do connectionless udp broadcast using wifi

i'm hoping to broadcast udp using the wifi antenna to everyone else (running the same application) in range. i'm hoping to do this without having to establish a connection. is this possible? i'm able to p2p wifi connections and then do multicast, but that's not quite what i want.


Why does Android check email and play store when sync is off

At night, or at work, my Android is usually offline. For me it's enough to only check email when I like to do so. However, every time (or most times?) I switch on mobile data on wifi on my phone, it also seems to sync email (corporate Exchange account only, NOT the gmail app), and also checks for Play store updates for my apps. Same goes for Cyanogenmod updates. Why does it do so? What's the use in turning off Sync, when apps can just ignore the setting and run background checks whenever they like?


Tethering Not working

if I enable Tethering (wifi/usb):   * my phone and the pc can share files on the local net ( phone - pc )   * but the Internet connection is not shared at all How can I debug/fix this issue ?


How to install an APK on an Android Tablet PC?

I had one normal Android apk. It is working fine on my Android mobile. Now I want to install the same .apk on an Android tablet PC; is it possible? If possible, how can I install it?


Can I forward/reply calls/sms to PC?

I wonder if its possible to forward calls or sms to PC where I can then reply or at least get notified of a call/sms? For example, calls might be forwarded to Skype, isit possible?


How can I fix my touchscreen on my Droid 2 Global?

Anyone know what to do if your phone's touchscreen won't respond. I have tried removing the battery and SIM card, turning it off, letting the battery completely die and then recharge. Is there anything else I could do? Note: I have never placed my phone near water, so it cannot be due to water damage. MODEL NUMBER: A956.


How can I train voice recognition on ICS?

Is it possible to train Android's speech recognition? I have read Can I train Google Voice Actions to better recognize my voice? which suggests that there is a setting in the voice search app but I'm running ICS and don't even have a dedicated voice search app.


HTC Desire HD Crash on Photo click

Not sure if this is the right forum to ask this question. My phone crashes every time I try to take a picture with 20-30% battery. I have tried with Low and Mid quality picture (1-3 MB) but this didn't help. Phone Details:   * HTC Desire HD    * Android Version: 2.3.5    * HTC Sense version: 3.0    * Software Number: 3.13.110.4    * Kernal: 2.6.35.10    * Browser Version: Webkit/533.1   * SD Card: 8 GB (Available: 5GB) Hope this info helps. Let me know if any one need any more details.


Automatically replace app after opening APK

If I download an APK and open it, I get a "Not Installed" error if the app is already present on the device. Is there any way to automatically delete the old version? (Note I'm not trying to avoid opening the APK, which isn't allowed for security reasons. I'm just trying to avoid manually deleting the old app.)


How do I reinstall MediaScannerService?

I recently rooted my Samsung Exhibit II. and was going through and deleting some bloatware and accidentally fat fingered and deleted the MediaScannerService not realizing what I was deleting. Does anyone no how to reinstall the service? I have tried downloading applications but they are just accessing the service and restarting it. Since the service has been deleted the applications essentially do nothing.


Why are there so many different Android kernels (technical answer please)

Isn't Android a common kernel that is used across all devices? For example CentOS will install on Dell, HP, and a variety of other hardware. Sure there are different modules but it's still CentOS nonetheless. What is the reason why CyanogenMod is always "broken"? I always hear in forums they are working on porting this driver or that driver. If they used the same kernel wouldn't the drivers just work with it? I also see a million different types of Kernels for different devices.


BackupManager causing my phone to reboot

Every ~2 hours my phone reboots itself, it started doing this 2-3 days ago, I may have installed/uninstalled some apps around that time but I don't remember exactly. I've gotten a screenshot of the logcat the instant after the phone reboots and 3/3 times it has been exactly after the BackupManagerService activates: http://i.imgur.com/HOXan.png I can also cause the reboot by calling "adb shell bmgr run" as seen here: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?q=lag&colspec=ID%20Type%20Status%20Owner%20Summary%20Stars&id=25780 Is there any way to manage or at least see what apps are 'queued' in the BackupManager? Is there a way to completely disable the BackupManager? Phone: -Galaxy Nexus 4.0.1 -Kernel 3.0.1-ga052f63 **Edit:** Well, I figured out how to disable the BackupManager (I think), in "Settings" -> "Backup & reset" -> uncheck "Back up my data". I would still like to figure out the cause of the problem though.


How to call from console?

How to make or receive a call from console? Expecting something like this, UNIX-style:               make_call +3750291234567 < played_data.wav > recorded_data.wav          wait_for_call < played_data.wav > recorded_data.wav 2> call_info.txt      Preferably this should have no side effects like sounds from the device. The phone is Xperia X10 (for which the call recording is reported to be working). I want calls to be scriptable like other Linux things I've got used to.


No wifi after changing provider / sim card

Last Monday I changed provider and got a new simcard. I can use the phone and send SMS/text messages. Internet didn't work anymore. Wifi didn't work anymore. Both have not worked since. I do see the 3G or GPRS icon in the statusbar. I see the Wifi icon, and it's connected to the right network. I've tried this on several locations. The provider says they have a problem since Tuesday (not Monday), so 3G does not work. What baffles me is that wifi doesn't work anymore. Last weekend I've tried to get a paid proxy service working on my laptop, which didn't work for some reason. I installed OpenVPN on my phone. I didn't configure the proxy service on the phone however. I removed OpenVPN yesterday to be sure. I have used internet on the phone since installing OpenVPN, so I guess that can't be the problem. On Twitter I read about someone using the same network who could still use Whatsapp, so I tried that, and then saw a popup "unable to resolve host ota.avatarrom.com" (or something like that - it disappeared too soon). I've installed Avatarrom several months ago, and although I have problems with it (Settings crashes on and on), it works reasonably. Whatsapp couldn't connect by the way. The phone: Samsung Galaxy S2. The provider can't tell when their problems are over. I'm curious if that will solve anything, we'll see. Can you explain this? What can I do to get Wifi working again?


How to troubleshoot missing sounds?

I have a strange problem with my Droid 4: sometimes it stops playing sounds (or music, or ringtones), and I can't figure out if there's something in particular that triggers this. The only fix I could find is rebooting the phone. What could I try to diagnose the problem? (I'm using a Verizon-branded Droid 4 with Cyanogenmod 10.1.3, but I had the problem on 10.1.2 too. If it's relevant, I had to install "Tobby's mod" to enable GSM - I'm in Europe)


Why does the default Music Player have an 'End' option in the menu

I noticed in Galaxy Note N7000 with Android 4.1.2 that the default music player has 'End' option in the menu, it is not a problem or a bug, but I never noticed this option in any other Android app, so I am curious to know its purpose from design/ coding/ app lifecycle perspective. Please see the image attached ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/fEBW8.png)


How do I root a Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-I337?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-I337 with a I337UCUAMF3 baseband. How do I either root it and unlock the bootloader or install a mod? Alternately, can I change it back to a previous baseband and unlock the bootloader?


How do I turn Google Play Books pages with Voice?

I use Google Play Books a lot, especially for tech books and programming etc. Is there any way I can turn pages of an app, specifically Google Play Books, using my voice?


Desire HD: I apparently flashed the wrong pd98img.zip, how can I fix this?

in a attempt to downgrade my Desire HD from 2.50 to 1.32 I apparently pushed the wrong pd98img.zip into my zip card. I can start the phone, but I'm greeted by some chinese characters and can't do anything but contact emergency numbers. I can't connect the phone with usb, I can't connect with adb or do anything else. I can get into fastboot by taking out the memory card, otherwise it would try to install the wrong pd98img.zip continouesly. Right now I have only following informations:               Ace PVT SHIP S-ON RL     HBOOT-0.85.0024     MICROP-0438     RADIO-26.09.04.11_M2     eMMC-boot     Apr 12 2011,00:55:45      What are my options?


Sony Xperia Z1 won't start up again!

As you may know, you have to backup the TA-partition before you put a custom ROM on the Sony Xperia Z1. I've backupped the partition with this .bat file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598&highlight=ta I've rooted my Z1 succesfully and flashed a custom ROM on it (PACMAN-ROM). Right after that I've tried to restore the TA-partition with that same program (.bat file), because the camera didn't work well (the camera wouldn't focus and the flash wasn't working). Everything went well untill the program asked me to reboot the device. It shutted down and did not boot again. I've tried to put a boot image (adv-stock-v3.img) on it again with CMD (sdk, platform-tools, ya know) while the Z1 is in fastboot-modus. But I keep getting the "FAILED "-error. C:\Users\Teake\Desktop\adt-bundle-windows-x86-20130917\sdk\platform- tools>fastbo ot flash boot adv-stock-v3.img sending 'boot' (13254 KB)... OKAY [ 0.454s] writing 'boot'... FAILED finished. total time: 0.458s How can I get my boot image working again on my Z1?


Auto-Sync won't turn on

Yesterday I bought Videocon A27 with Android 4.2.2 I'm not able to turn the auto-sync feature on. It is located under Settings -> Data Usage -> Menu -> Auto-sync data. When I check the option and reopen the menu, the option is unchecked. I also tried turning it on using Power Control Widget, but that too does not work. Google account is already set up and I am able to sync data manually. I believe some sync service application is missing. Does anyone have faced such issue earlier? Which Application is responsible for syncing data? (Google Calendar Sync and Google Contacts Sync are pre- installed on the device.)


Camera app that can use hardware buttons for making photo

I am searching for either a camera app with hardware button support, or for some other solution that would make it possible to use hardware buttons for **making photo** (shutter) in a camera app. My phone, Samsung Galaxy S III mini doesn't have separate camera button, only power button, home button, back and menu buttons, and volume rocker. It is IMHO much easier to use hardware button than to try to hit software button on camera screen. I think this should be possible, because built-in Phone Call app can be configured to accept call with Home button, and end / cancel the call with Power button. * * * This question can be considered to be continuation of How to assign a hardware button to camera which is about using hardware button (e.g. Home) to **_start_** camera.


How can I reset the default app for opening email attachments?

Every time I try to open an attachment from emails from a specific person it goes to Stumble Upon. I think I clicked Stumble Upon and "Always" once, and now I can't undo it. How can I stop this?


How do I record a video with a file size larger than 4GB on Galaxy S4 exfat SD card?

I've searched quite a bit and called Samsung tech support who didn't have any documentation on this issue. They all say that there isn't a limit on how much video you can record. I want to record class lectures, they run about 2 hours long. I set up the camera and tap record. Camera runs properly for about 30 minutes then says "Maximum File Size Reached" and stops recording. This happens to occur at a file size of 4GB about where you'd expect fat32 issues to occur. This is a Samsung SGH I337 from ATT Android Version 4.2.2 Here's what I've tried. The camera is set to record to the SD card. The SD card is exfat formatted. I can drop a 16GB .iso onto the card from my windows 7 computer through the phone via the usb cord with no issues. This leads me to believe there isn't a file size limitation from the format of the card. The SD card is NOT full it is a 65GB card with 40GB free. Does anyone know of an app or a tweak that will let me record unlimited video within the real constraints of my hardware, 50GB's of 1080P video at a time or until battery failure? Thanks for your time.


GTA SanAndreas on Xperia L

I have Sony Xperia L (C2105) which is three months old. I have installed several games on it which worked fine. A little before San Andreas I have installed GTA Vice City on it and it worked very fine without any lag. Now I have installed GTA San Andreas on it which Google states that it is not compatible but on Rockstar's Website my phone is listed in supported devices. Also I have watched videos on youtube where guys are playing GTA San Andreas on Xperia L. I installed the game and it started. Play Game option, Settings etc are available. I have also checked it with low settings. When I touch Play Game option then loading screen appears and background music starts. But when the load completed suddenly black screen appears and game closes. Please help, I really want to play San Andreas (I have played it on my Laptop, it is very good). Also I want to state that it is rooted phone. Please tell if it may be the cause.


I want to restore my Galaxy Tab 10.1 to Factory settings?

As my question suggests I want to restore my Galaxy Tab 10.1 to factory settings. I read this previous question and it tells me how to do it and I will follow these instructions, however.... I am giving the device to a non-family member and need absolute assurance that all apps I purchased (free or otherwise) and that all log-files and personal information will be removed. Will the reset instructions in the previous question achieve this and is there any thing else I need to do from a privacy perspective other than the described factory reset?


HTC Desire 300 Network unlock + radio unknown+cid file fail+mccmnc file fail, ecc Help please

I've got _HTC Desire 300_ locked on Orange Moldova. I'm trying to unlock it, but so far no positive result. I've unlocked the bootloader through HTC dev, so now it's unlocked s-of, and I've got root permissions (`CWMRecovery_Philz- cmw6-v5.15.9_base_6.0.3.7_by_SPaWn.rar`, + `SuperSU-v1.86.zip`). But now I notice that under "simlock" comes out the following:               Open MCCMNC file fail     Open CID file fail     Open SF file fail      Open Name file fail     Check keycard failed     Process done     Reboot device     Cmq il telefono e:     G3U PVT SHIP S-ON RH (adesso Unlocked)     HBOOT – 1.18.002     Radio – 14.11.36Q4.21     eMMC-boot      and also this stuff:   * no gift file   * loading {0P6ADIAG.zip}   * no image   * loading {0P6ADIAG.nbh   * no image o wrong image   * loading 0P6AIMG.zip   * loading 0P6A IMG.nbh   * no image o wrong image How can I solve the problem???


Which Android Smartphones or Tabs are enabled with Wireless Adhoc Network?

I am planning to create an AdHoc Network with 3 Android Smartphones. But I am confused about the products. Is Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 enabled with AdHoc Network? I don't understand which Android smartphones/Tabs can be useful for building this type of AdHoc Network.... Please Help


How to push and install APK files from a PC over Internet?

I want to push **AND INSTALL** apk files from PC like Play Store does (when I send install signal from web interface). How to do this? **Note:** The PC and Android device may not be in same Wi-Fi network. So, I am asking for solution over Internet.   I am rooted..


What caches can be cleared, when wanting to keep settings?

I do not know enough about the original purpose of the different caches. If I do a cleanup in a few months and clear many app cache items, is it safe for me to assume that most programs will not lose `settings`, if I clear the "cache" cache and leave the data cache alone? _Most programs_ means if a few lose settings, it is not a problem. There are many settings in many programs that took me quite some time to setup (and test). By `settings`, I am referring to the applications own settings, not web settings, or settings that the application has access to. Take a game, for example. I do not care if the game is reset, levels are lost, or log-in is gone. But the `settings` for that game app must stay. In a program, I do not care if it loses its thumbnails, and add-in parts, just that the `settings` for the program stay the same. If this is all wrong, and programs are not normally supposed to use the data cache for settings, then tell me about it. I just assumed after losing some carefully selected settings that it is there in the data cache.


Adb can't see my device - PAP5400

When I connect my Prestigio PAP5400 DUO to my PC, ADB cant find it. ![adb screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/HK4Kp.png) I think the driver is wrong but I can't find right one. I have tried installing many drivers. PS: I have debugging mode activated. I'm using Windows 8.1. PPS: Sorry for my English.


How to add root permission to some app by myself?

Is there any way that I intentionally grant root permission to some app? Not automatically via SuperSU when a specific app asks for root permission, but in a way to pick an app via some tool and grant it root permissions. For example, I add my favourite text app to the approved list and then I can open root files via that app.


Screen going black when I press dial button in Lenovo P770 Android 4.1.1

After press call screen goes inactive When I press the dial button in the mobile screen the screen goes inactive but the call is in-progress at back end, It does not come back on when I move it from my face, only when the call has ended by the called person. I cannot check call waiting, internet, contacts, call duration, use speaker phone or anything during a call. Before the problem when I press the dial button the screen is active condition when I place the head set near to my ear the screen is in-active i.e. screen light is off then I bring the head set out of my ear suddenly screen is active i.e. screen light is glow THIS OPTION IS NOW NOT WORKING, How I can overcome this problem. **NOTE In Simple** My screen goes black when i press call button & Screen works again only when the call is finished. I know about the feature when you put the phone on ear it goes black and the second you remove the phone from your ear , the screen turns on again. But now is different My phone model is Lenovo P770 OS Version - Android 4.1.1


adb and fastboot drivers for Xperia ARC S

I am trying to flash `boot.img` via Flashtool 0.9.16.1 but when i connect my xperia arc S in "Fastboot" mode then i get error message like "Device drivers are not installed, you can find it in drivers folder" I installed `Flashtool-drivers.exe` but no success. Still error is same. Please help me to solve this


How do I download PDF documents from Gmail?

When I receive a PDF attachment, the Gmail app only gives the option to preview it, not download. It opens in the default PDF reader (I have Adobe's reader). How can I save the PDF instead?


Google USB driver cannot be found

I am trying to connect my phone (archos 40 titanium) on my computer (W7 x64) using USB Debug mode (to make a backup). Here is what I've done:   1. I've downloaded google SDK and extracted it in `C:/adtbundle`   2. I ran `SDK Manager.exe` and enusured google USB driver was up to date   3. I right clicked on `Computer` (in start menu) and I selected `Devices`in the right panel of the new window.   4. In other devices I select `A40ti` and right clicked, then `Update driver`.   5. Then, I choose `Browse my computer for driver software` and then browse. I selected `C:\adtbundle\sdk\extras\google\usb_driver`.   6. I get something like `Windows can't found any drivers` (I am translating since my system is in French). When I run `adb devices` it shows an empty list. **How to install them and get adb working?** EDIT: Here are the new steps:   1. I downloaded from here the driver, which I extracted in an new `archos`folder next to google's like this:      * `C:/adtbundle/sdk/extras/`       * `android/`       * `archos/`         * `amd64/`         * `i386/`         * `adb_winusb_driver.zip`         * `android_winusb.inf`         * `androidwinusb86.cat`         * `androidwinusba64.cat`         * `source.properties`       * `google/`   2. Same as 3-5 but with path `C:\adtbundle\sdk\extras\archos`   3. Same as 6


How do I copy text from my PC to my phone?

I am looking for a way to copy text from my home computer to my phone, sort of a shared clipboard. Right now I go to the zxing QR code generator and paste the code, take a picture of the screen with the phone, and set the barcode scanner to copy text to the clipboard. It seems like there should be a simpler way. Does anyone know of a way to do this?


Touch Screen locks when on call (Android related or

I have a G-Tide E7 phone operating on Android 2.3.6. Recently, I've experienced a strange problem: Once I start a call (as a sender or receiver), the screen locks I'm unable to unlock during the call, the screen becomes not responsive to anything I might do. I'm unable to end the call from my side, I either have to wait till the person on the other side ends it or I have to take out the battery from my phone to force close the call. Is there a solution for this ? Note: I read in another post that I can turn off the Proximity sensor in "Additional Settings", but I don't have this feature there, I can see "Caller ID, Call waiting" under that section only.


Whatsapp keeps turning my GPS on, how can I stop it?

Whenever I use Whatsapp, my GPS turns on. Even after I go to the settings and un-tick the box that allows apps to use my GPS tracking, Whatsapp seems to be able to bypass the permission, turn GPS on and set the settings back on. What's going on? How can I stop it?


How can I require the pattern unlock only for specified times

Is it possible to require the pattern unlock only during certain times? For example, while I'm at work, I don't want to require the pattern unlock, however, anytime I'm not at work I do. Is this possible?