Android USB not recognized on PC

I have Samsung S4 Mini phone which I bought about 10 months ago. I used to transfer my files from phone to my PC and vice versa without any trouble using the USB cable. Recently, I enabled the Developer Settings (by tapping the build number 7 times), turned on USB debugging mode. I could transfer files even after this. After a few days, my PC stopped recognizing the USB. I don't see the the USB button in the notification panel. I get a notification - " _The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it_ ". In the device manager, I find Other Devices under which I see " _Unknown Device_ ". If I disconnect my phone, I don't see this entry. I had searched quite a lot on Google for the same, but couldn't come up with a resolution. In fact, I did factory reset as my last attempt on my own and still couldn't find any result. (Lost all my apps for no reason). **Other Details:** 1\. I tried connecting my friend's phone onto my PC with the same cable, his device was recognized. 2\. And yes, the cable was provided by Samsung itself, which used to work in the past and now it is not working. Some one, please help me in connecting my phone to laptop using USB.


brand new nexus 5 boot animation loop

This has happened to me with other phones after messing with ROMs and stuff - but this is a real bummer: I just got it out of the box for the first time, turned it on, and it's stuck on the animation loop. Any ideas what I can do? I'll try reaching Google for support but I'm not in the country where it was purchased and it's a little urgent so I'm trying here as well). P.S. only relevant information I can think of: it has been lying in its box for almost a month since I bought it.


how come my android devices are not visible on my Mac?

I'm new to android development so apologies if this is a stupid question. I'm having trouble seeing my android devices in Eclipse. I've switched on USB debugging, configured them to connect as a camera not mass storage, but when I run ./adb devices, there's no device showing, even though I have a Samsung Galaxy and a LG Nexus connected via USB. On both phones I get a notification saying "USB debugging connected" and "connected as a camera" so the phone obviously thinks it's connected. The problem appears to be intermittent. Sometimes the Galaxy shows up:               Macbook:~/workspace/android-sdks/platform-tools ./adb devices     List of devices attached      3334AB246B5300EC    device         Then I unplug and reconnect it, and it disappears. I've tried 3 cables and 2 devices now. Should I just give up and use an emulator instead?


Moving cache to SD Card? Is it possible?

Is it possible to move app cache which is stored o Internal Storage on android to sd card? I have limited space on my device, and I want to free up some space (Well, actually the cache is taking most of my internal space) by moving my application cache to the SD Card. Well, i know that cache can be deleted easily, but it's a pain to delete it every few hours to ensure that there's no "Low Memory" notification hanging.. There's also my Browser & Chrome cache, which could fill my Internal Storage in a matter of minutes.


Enabling geolocation in web browser

I'm partially unable to get geolocation within a web browser. When the phone- wide "use wifi for location" box is unchecked, going to a new website the requires geolocation fails. For example, maps.google.com gives the the error "Your location could not be determined." When I check the box, I get the permission request dialog, and after that, I can get geolocation regardless of the "wifi geolocation" option.   * The GPS works fine, and the Maps app works fine.   * I have enabled geolocation in the browser settings.   * I have tried this with the stock browser, Dolphin, and a custom app with a WebView (with the appropriate permissions set up). I get the same result on all three. I also got the same result using the Android emulator on my PC.   * The phone does not have a cellular plan.   * Android 2.2 on a Motorola Droid At this point, I have a workaround, but does anyone have clues about what's going on?


Cannot install or update apps on LG G2x

My signficant other and I each have a T-Mobile-branded LG G2X P999. An over- the-air update was recently released that upgrades the OS from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4. She got the OTA update; I have not received it yet (and, given this problem, will refuse it until a solution is found). Since the update, she can no longer install or update apps. She gets the error (when updating Google Maps, for instance): > Error downloading "Maps". There is insufficient space on the device. This is happening even after uninstalling some apps (which can no longer be reinstalled due to the error.) Internal storage has 248 MB used and 1.2 GB free. The SD card has 603 MB used and 4.6 GB free. Some people on the T-Mobile support discussion board discuss a hard reset being a solution for this issue. I would prefer to avoid that solution if possible, simply because it is a hassle and because we do not know what data she might end up losing. How can she fix this issue? Is there a way to fix it besides a hard reset?


How can I digitally merge two sides of stereo into mono sound?

I'm deaf in one ear, which means I can't use earbuds as I can only hear one side. I've tried an adaptor that mixes both analogue signals electrically, but the sound quality is noticibly reduced. What I'd really like for the software inside the phone to digitally mix both sides before it becomes an analogue signal. Is there a setting or a downloadable add-on to do this? (I use the built-in music player and 'Google Listen' podcast player on a Samsung Galaxy S2.)


What is the downside of using GO SMS Pro and / or Handcent?

All I've been seeing about these apps are the positives. I want to know the negatives of using them, apart from me having to install an additional app to do something that the phone can already do by default. I'm looking to using one of the two because of the built in support for backing up SMS and MMS, something that will come in very handy especially since I text often.


Can you overclock an unrooted Galaxy Tab?

Can you increase the speed of an unrooted the Galaxy Tab, like an app for example?


How To Install Froyo on HTC Bravo

I have an HTC Bravo. Some time ago I installed Gingerbread on it and started to have trouble. If I connect to the Internet or do some memory intensive work it resets itself. Now I want to install Froyo again on my Bravo. Can somebody guide me in the right direction, or did I burn too many bridges to go back?


How to fix a force close loop on Android with phone access?

I have a problem with my Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100) running Android 2.3.5 stock version. I'm normal user who used the phone for basic function like making phone calls and using the Google, Facebook apps with some installed apps from the play store. Today, 2 hours ago logsprovider initiated out of nowhere an endless loop of "force close" alerts, between them most of the running apps were closed too (including some weird z7... app). Because of the interval (about half a second) between alerts I can goto settings -> apps -> and "clear data" in the logsprovider config. This stops the "force close" alerts loop until the next restart of the phone. in this state I basically don't have access to the phone features and all the home screens are empty, including the phone's apps menu. I can run any app by adding it to the home screen and then executing it, if the app has system operation like the play store that require it to install something, the app will crash and no new programs will install. I can also connect the phone to a computer and get access to all the files (I think it's just those on storage), I might try to get an apk of an antivirus there and try to install it - hope it doesn't crash These are desperate times... thats why I'm contacting the experts:   1. Can I fix this, this might have been caused by an app, what to do?    2. If the only solution is factory reset how do I backup the data, apps, or contact lists?


Is is possible to send MyTrack map uploads to Gogle.ca rather than Google.com?

I do most of my googling in Google.ca. Is there a way to send MyTrack map uploads to Google.ca mymaps rather than Google.com mymaps?


How do I delete a calendar/swipe lock-screen that appeared after Android 4.3 update?

Recently, an Android 4.3 update appears to have created a strange and unwanted calendar/swipe lock-screen on my Galaxy S III which is pictured here. The calendar provides an inaccurate date with a visible calendar event, and the "x...ZZ" has to be swiped before I can get to my regular unlock pattern. I am unable to get rid of this screen which pops up irregularly and is really annoying. Any ideas? Thanks. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/BH0E9m.jpg) (click image for a larger version)


Uboot image as android recovery image

Is it possible to write uboot image to the image where recovery image is located? My recovery image was hidden so I had a hard time locating what's it's partition : recovery partition does not seems to be exist However finally it's not working, if you have any suggestions of a good more featurefull recovery image then let me know. I've tried to install clockworkmod. So how about uboot? Using that can I directly load .img files stored in the SD card? How could I do that?


What determines the order in which users get OTA updates?

I have a Nexus 5 on 4.4 and I'm one of the unfortunate users who don't get voice mail notification until the device is restarted. I read that Android 4.4.2 fixes that problem and that it's available as an OTA update. I know some people on the same carrier as I am that got the update yesterday but nothing so far for me. What determines the order in which Android users will get the OTA update? Is there a way to force the OTA update? (I do NOT want to do it manually using adb and usb) Thanks!


What is Google's OTA phase deployment strategy?

I have always wonder what is Google's deployment strategy for OTA for latest software updates.   I do know that they do it in phases but, do they do it base on time zone? model's serial numbers? In other words how do they pick who gets it first or not. I have a 2013 Nexus 7 and it has been about 2 weeks since the release of Kit Kat 4.4 and I have not received it yet.


Music Search Lockscreen Widget History

I have a Nexus 4 running 4.4 (kitkat?) and I use the Music Search widget while listening to the radio on my car. I have discovered the name of that song or artist I wanted to know many times, but now I realize I can't seem to find my music "search history." Can anyone point me in the right direction? Is this in the (Play) Music App or Settings? I've looked everywhere! Reading thru the Google Help led me no where... ![Music Search](http://cdn.cnet.com.au/story_media/339340621/jellybean4.png) UPDATE: I answered my own question and cleared up the issue, giving credit where due. BTW the picture above was from illustration purposes only, and apparently from a device that has the Sound Search widget history disabled. Sound Search History is not available is some countries.


Google account not saving Wifi passwords, apps, etc

My favorite part about Android is how Google backups almost everything for you without you actually really noticing. I just got a Nexus 5 and logged in to my Google account right away. I noticed it did not start installing all my apps right away and now when I go over to friends' houses their wifi passwords aren't saved from before. This is really annoying cause they all have default router passwords that are extremely long. I installed a few ROMs just to play around with the phone, and each time I did the initial setup and signed in to Google, it would not sync anything... I have "Back up my data, Backup account, Automatic restore" all set in settings. Any ideas why this is happening to my Google account?


How do I use stock UI on HTC Desire HD?

How do I disable HTC Sense on my HTC Desire HD without having to root my phone? I looked at a guide for the regular Desire and attempted to follow that but it didn't work (was missing the ability to force close HTC Sense).


Can I get a notification of failed WiFi connection for secured network?

I have an HTC Hero running Android 2.1. My work has a secured wifi network that we're allowed to connect our phones too. We also have to change our account passwords every so often. When this happens, my credentials are incorrect when trying to connect to the wifi from my phone. But the phone doesn't tell me that, it just keeps trying, which ends up locking my account because of failed logins. Is there a way to get the WiFi app to notify me when the connection fails so I can update the credentials, rather than continuing to try to connect, locking out my account?


What does "Battery Use" tell and how is it implemented?

I have several questions about "Settings -> About Phone -> Battery Use", mainly because I don't understand what exactly those items mean. (1) Does "Cell standby" indicate the energy used by the radio communication with the towers when there is **no** voice/data communication? (2) What does "Phone idle" indicate? (3) What does "Android System" indicate, energy used by the OS code execution? (4) What does "Mediaserver" indicate? (5) What does "Android Core Apps" indicate? (6) It also lists energy consumed by individual apps. I'm wondering if those items **only** include the energy consumed by CPU+RAM+Flash, because the energy used by display+wifi+cell is already listed separately without breakdown to apps. Am I correct? (7) How does Android measure energy used by individual hardware component? For example, to measure energy used by display, does it measure by voltage and current or just measure by the time the display and/or backlight is turned on? If the latter is the case, how does it handle different hardware? (8) How does Android measure energy used by CPU/RAM/Flash of each individual process? I guess for CPU, it may use exampling and find how long each process occupies the CPU, just like many performance profilers do. But for RAM and Flash, it seems to be very expensive to measure it on-line. (9) Is information in "Batter Use" accurate? :-) Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks!


How can I sync photos to a network drive over wifi?

My current workflow is to snap pics on my Droid, plug it in via USB, and sync the pics. I'd like to just run a script to sync the DCIM folder with a shared network drive, if anyone knows of a way that I can do this? I can connect to the share with a file explorer app, but copying the files is even more awkward that way than plugging in the USB. The tech is there, I'm just wondering if there's a simple one-touch solution.


Would a full back up (from recovery) preserve all data including installed apps?

I wonder if I create a full back up from recovery, would it preserve all my data? Including installed apps (along with their configs) and my contacts?


How can I fix my lined screen on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1?

I was reading my Kindle app when suddenly the screen on my Galaxy 10.1" tablet went blank. The battery was low, so I figured it had just died. I pressed the power button to double check and my screen showed up, except that 3/4 of the screen was black and the rest had streaked lines where the background would be. I can't even do my unlock code because I cannot see it. There has been no water damage to it and it has never been dropped. I have also never altered the coding. I tried charging the battery, powering down and restarting but the screen stays the same. Please, help. Could it be the video card? I have only had it since December. Update: I attempted a hard reset, but I can't see enough of the screen to continue the prompts. Any suggestions would be helpful. * * * Update: I attempted a hard reset, but I can't see enough of the screen to continue the prompts. Any suggestions would be helpful.


Can android be used as wired analog OSTN telephone?

Can android device be used as a wired analog OSTN telephone? I have a $70 android-on-a-stick device, which can support USB Ethernet dongle I am thinking if I hook up 100M ethernet with 4 wires, I can hook up two wires for telephone, right? Does android support wired analog signal software telephone? (Or perhaps, softeware fax?)


Bricked Droid Razr while trying to flash a custom ROM, Safestrap gone

I'm so sorry for being one of these "help me, I don't know what to do!" noobs, but that's exactly my situation. This is my first Android phone and my first time trying to do this. I do come from a programming background, so I didn't anticipate it giving me any trouble. I have a Droid Razr and I had Gingerbread 2.3.6 on it before I rooted it. After the root, it started giving me notifications for the 6.1...something update, but since I rooted it, the update wouldn't take. I tried to put Eclipse ICS ROM on it. First, I backed up my apps, put Safestrap into safe mode, and created a backup. I followed the directions here for flashing the ROM. I waited about 5-10 minutes after rebooting - the Motorola logo came up on my phone, followed by the Safestrap boot options, then nothing. I rebooted and got into the Safestrap menu and tried to restore my backup ROM. The restore failed. I tried formatting the device through Safestrap and it still didn't start up. I followed the directions here up to step 7 to unroot/unbrick. This uses Droid Razr Utility 1.42, and everything I tried came back with a "command failed" message. I thought it was a little strange that the only option it was giving me was to restore version 6.12.173 while I had 2.3.6, but I figured I would at least try it, and I thought that was why I was getting the "command failed" message. After googling, I downloaded Droid Razr Utility 1.8 and tried restoring it to 6.16.211 (official kernel) - again, the only option it gave me. After that, I can no longer enter Safestrap. The phone doesn't boot - it goes through the Motorola logo and then shows a small bar of static right at the bottom of the screen. Fastboot recovery and restoring the phone to factory settings makes an error show up on the screen (the Android mascot and an exclamation point in a triangle). I can still enter into Android recovery and I still have access to the contents of my SD card. I can see the folder where my Safestrap backup should be, but there's nothing in there that the phone recognizes as bootable. I can still also access the Eclipse.zip file. I haven't tried flashing it again. I don't know what's going on or what to do next. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


My bluetooth headphone's play button always launches Google Music even after pausing my podcast player

I have a nexus 4 and am using Listen Up as my podcast player. If I'm listening to a podcast and pause with my bluetooth headset if I don't start playing it within like 30 seconds when I hit the play button on my headset it starts playing Google Music. I'm using the LG HBS-700 headset.


Batch-moving all installed applications to home screens

Is it possible to batch-move all of my installed applications to the home screens (there will be many)? I would like to rearrange all of them and having them on the screens already would help. If this is not possible with Apex Launcher, is it doable with any other one? (I use only the basic features) I am on CyanogenMod 10.2, Galaxy Note 2


how to sync my university email to my Android?

I bought a new galaxy s4 and I can't sync my university account to the cell phone. I tried going to settings>>accounts>>add account>>email but I still can't connect it. my email is something like this ***** @mail.university.ac.il


Cannot connect to internet on my tab

I have a bsnl broadband connection secured with WPA/WPA2 PSK. My laptop and symbian are connecting well to the connection. But my tablet (running android 2.2) is not detecting the connection. It is detecting other connections very well which have very weak signal, but it is not detecting my wifi which has very strong signal and i am sitting just beside the modem.


Where does line app stores the pictures and video files?

Where does the Line app store pictures and videos that are received through it? I don't see them in Gallery.


Can't enable WiFi, no MAC address

I have a O+ mobile phone model 8.52 running Android JellyBean. And I can't connect to wifi. I can't swipe WiFi on and off on my phone, then I tried to check my WiFi MAC address and I did not see anything... I tried to reboot it and reset my phone but it seems like nothing changed so how can I get my WiFi MAC address again so I can connect to the WiFi here? I hope I can get a sure answer here so I can use my WiFi and download some applications...


Low Resolution Images of Google Contacts in the People App

Before I used the HaxSync app on my Nexus 5 (running stock Android 4.4), people app was showing up all high resolution images which I have assigned from my gallery. After using HaxSync I opened the people app. Not only the newly synced images of my Facebook friends but also the images I have assigned previously got back to the lowest resolution like maybe that 96*96. I thought I could get back the original ones atleast by removing _HaxSync_ – but, NO. Neither by relogging into my Google account. How can this be fixed, so that the high resolution images are used again?


Sony Xperia Pro is stuck in bootloop. How to fix?

Yesterday, my rooted Xperia Pro decided to go into perpetual restart mode. I tried removing the SIM and SD cards to no avail. I tried reflashing the ICS upgrade. I tried throwing my phone across the room. (Well, OK, so I haven't tried that yet.) ### What exactly happens   1. I turn on the phone.   2. The Sony logo comes up. ![Sony Logo](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Xq0VE.jpg)   3. It lights up for 1/2 of a second. I cannot get into recovery mode ever since I reflashed the ICS upgrade. ![Sony Logo bright](http://i.stack.imgur.com/A8hob.jpg)   4. The Xperia logo comes up. ![Xperia Logo 1](http://i.stack.imgur.com/EGoyn.jpg)   5. The phone vibrates very briefly. (Like a haptic feedback vibrate.) ![Xperia Logo 2](http://i.stack.imgur.com/JXa7c.jpg)   6. The lockscreen used to flash for one second before I tried reflashing the ICS upgrades. Now, it just shows a gray background with the status bar. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/JZOlQ.jpg)   7. The phone reboots one second after the status bar appears. ### Other information Recently, my battery would randomly go from 70% to near 10% in a few hours or so while it was in my pocket. (As opposed to the regular 1%/hour rate.) Sometimes, it would open up the status bar or unlock my lockscreen. I had an OTA notification in my status bar -- it's possible this might have been selected accidentally.


Ankidroid -- What does the rectangular button in the action bar mean?

I have wondered for a long time what this toggle does. It saves some changes but doesn't indicate what has changed. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/DV1aR.png)


Looking for an app for "boosting" dark photos

I've used an app called "color touch" for boosting dark images whilst maintaining the global contrast (similar to PhotoShop). Unfortunately this app doesn't work anymore since I flashed my Galaxy S2 with CyanogenMod v10. So I'm wondering, is there a similar app which allows boosting dark images (e.g. from inside a club)?


What Are The Differences Between Samsung Firmware Version For Countries In The Same Region?

Sorry for the dumb question - I really am a noob at this. I have just bought a brand new SIM-free Galaxy S4 Mini LTE GT-i9195. I am in the UK, but the phone has French CSC installed (code XEF). From Handset:   * Baseband version I9195XXUBMJ7   * Build number JDQ39.I9195XXUMBJ7   * SELinux status - enforcing SEPF_GT-I9195_4.2.2_002 Instead of upgrading via Kies to latest XEF firmware version, I was thinking of trying to use Odin to install latest UK version instead:I9195XXUBML4_I9195YTUBNA2_BTU.zip ## Question Any potential benefits / downsides to switching from XEF to BTU firmware version?


Can I play an audio file when I answer the phone? ( On my phone, not across the call to the caller )

Is there any way for me to have my phone ( Samsung S3 ) to play an audio file after I answer a call? It'll be a short one, so if I can somehow delay the call answering so it actually picks up after the sound is played, that's what I want. ( I want to have an MGS Codec ringtone, and the codec sound when I pick it up :P )


Retrieving phone conversations

As a webdeveloper, I bet I sound like a right n00by to you phone guys. I know this is a shot in the dark, but I had a phone call yesterday that I really want to retrieve it. Can I phone up my provider (Vodafone) and ask for the recording? How do I go about doing this? Or is the conversation stored locally on my Galaxy S3? (again, highly doubt this is the case but worth a shot :) ) What good apps/services are there for recording my phone calls in future?


What really needs to be wiped before flashing rom or kernel?

**Wiping Questions** Does wiping cache wipe dalvik cache? What to do with dalvik cache in recovery when flashing when I changed the default from Dalvik to ART? When I flash kernel what partitions to wipe? (wipe cache, really?) What exactly does fixing permissions do if its been removed from ClockworkMod Recovery as useless but many say it helps? * * * I suppose that all partitions that the flashed file is going to modify need to be wiped so if romflashing writes to /data and /system they need to be wiped. If this is true then maybe if I know where the file is going to be flashed then I will always know what to do in recovery


Gesture typing suggestions in Google Now

With the 4.2 update, I've begun using the default Android keyboard's gesture typing. However, I've noticed that in Google Now, the keyboard behaves as if it were a web browser. That is, it doesn't offer alternate suggestions when typing a word. For example, my girlfriend's name is Brooke. If I'm attempting to pull up her contact details through Google Now, the keyboard interprets my gesture as "broke." But, if I use the same gesture in any other place (besides a web browser address bar) it offers me "Brooke" as an alternate suggestion. What I mean is this: ![Search for "Brooke" in Google Now](http://i.stack.imgur.com/QrX9s.png) vs. this: ![Search for "Brooke" in web search](http://i.stack.imgur.com/tto7P.png) Is there a way to fix this? I know that I could work around by typing individual letters or using last names, but it's rather frustrating to have to do so. Thanks.


What does 'extract exception, please check files' mean?

I've been trying to open a `.zip` file on my Android device, and whenever I try it tells me the same thing over and over again: > Extract exception, please check files What does this mean? I went through all my files, and then when I try to extract the `.zip` file again, it gives me an empty folder and says that same message. Can someone please help? What am I doing wrong?


Android contacts Display Name and Phone Number(s) in Adress bok

Does anyone knows how to make in android phone book list to show not only name, but after name also a telephone number (If contact has few of them, then default one)?


Safely "unmounting" USB for Galaxy?

I wanted to delete all of the music (not pictures or apps) off my phone, and I read that you should just plug it into the computer and delete them from there. I plugged it in, and though my phone is charging, it hasn't recognized my device. I want to unplug it, but there is message warning me to unmount the USB before I unplug. Will it delete all of my memory if I do? Can I just back up and reset my phone while in this mode, or will my things be deleted?


How can I run WhatsApp so that I am always online?

How can I set WhatsApp to always run in the background? Like Skype, when I exit, it keeps me online to get calls or SMS or chat notifications. While using WhatsApp, when I move away with the menu, it exits. How can I avoid this and tell Android that this application should always be running - so that even if it is closed it will restart the application automatically? If anyone sends a text message, I don't want to go to all the icons and open the application several times. Any help?


After flashing ROM in Odin, reboot with animation, message pop ups - processes stop

I flash NEW ROM and after reboot, the samsung animation came up. But there as it load there are messages saying the process stop, I press Ok and next message is another process stop - such as a.core.process, gmap amanger, etc. Pls help


How to install stock app on custom rom?

I flashed a custom rom but I didn't like it's default Contacts app (I prefer the stock app). How can I install the stock Contacts app in a custom rom? BTW the ROM I have is CM7-APOCALYPSE-FINAL


Is there a black list of applications that drain battery fast?

Many people complain about some applications draining batteries fast because of bugs or misconfiguration. Is there a black list of such applications that are not energy-friendly?


Protection from Malicious Intent

Is there an app, or will Google produce a system, where I can protect my Android device? Imagine a soundboard app that's free, but it asks for your contact information. The average user might be naive and just click OK on permissions. About 24 hours later, they start receiving spam email, telemarketing phonecalls to home or mobile phone, or even direct mail to their street address. Now imagine that same app, but criminals wrote it and they now have access to your cameras or microphone. Sure, you opted in on permissions because you didn't know better, but now the criminals can listen in remotely at any time, or even watch you. I want to permit apps to do certain tasks including camera or microphone usage, or even contact access, but I want to know exactly what's going on for that access. I want to know if it's selling or marketing with my identity information. I want to know if it's going to spy on me remotely. **EDIT** : Bruce Schneier and others have commented on this problem recently here: http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2010/08/eavesdropping_s.html


Unable to hang up phone call

I'm using a relatively new G2, and when dialing today, the call did not complete. It stayed in dialing forever. The hangup button did not work. I tried to force a connection failure with airplane mode, that did not work either. Any ideas on what do in this situation? Ideally, I would like to know how to gather more data on the problem, so I can report it to T-Mobile and/or Google.


Recovery Mode does not find internal nor external storage

Before I had CyanogenMod 9 on my Samsung Galaxy S i9000. Then, suddenly it did not boot anymore and I could not boot into recovery mode neither. So I flashed different kernels with Odin (speedmod, vodoo) to be able to boot into recovery mode - which worked. Within the recovery mode (ClockworkMod Recovery v5) I can not access neither my internal storage nor my external SD card. I just see: unknown volume for path [/cache...] Also tried the vodoo Kernel with ext4 support (as I assumed CM 9 uses ext4). Which steeps are necessary to get the phone working again? I can not access any storage at all... I appreciate your help!


Samsung I5503 Arabic Froyo

Is there any **Arabic** Froyo rom for I5503 (Galaxy 5)?


Garageband equivalent for Android?

I am thinking about getting an iPad 2 just so I can record music on Garageband, provided I find a way to input a USB mic. Anyways, I am admittedly a Google and Android fan and would much rather go that route and record music using an Android tablet where there would for sure be much more interoperability and maybe even a cloud sync service where I could collaborate with another musician 1,000 miles away in high quality, lossless form. Is there an app on Android or a web app that would support this kind of user experience on par with the user experience of Garageband? I don't mind sticking with an iPad 2 for a year and then going back to Android when something more mature for Android comes out, but just thought I would ask here first.


Are there any landline phones running Android?

I'm looking for a landline phone (not necessarily cordless) which runs on Android and gives me the associated control, customisability, and for a bonus, market access. Does such a thing exist?


Is there a way to create new files in Astro FM

Astro File Manager has a text file editor built right in. Is there a way to create new text files in the app and edit them directly in it? I am not looking for other apps (I know they exist) - specifically if and how it can be done in Astro File Manager (or the Pro version if that has the feature). I should clarify - I mean plain text - not rtf/doc or something.


App compatibility with a tablet

I might buy Nexus 7. But how are the apps configured with this larger screen? It's in between a regular tablet 10" and a phone 4" so how, for example, will apps like   * notational acceleration   * MyLifeOrganized and others work with this _enlarged_ screen?


Disable notification sounds but keep SMS Sounds

Device: Galaxy Ace Duos 6802 I want to to turn off all the notification sounds, but keep the SMS sounds when I get SMS, WhatsApp messages, Skype messages, etc. It is very frustrating having to hear my SMS ringtone everytime my phone is updating an app, or when the battery is fully charged. However, I don't want to miss out on any Whatsapp messages I get.


Apps won't install or update after I cleared files and data

My phone is a mess right now. I cleared some files and data. Now, my Play Store stopped functioning. All my apps won't give notifications anymore. What should I do to fix this huge problem? I just uninstalled all the apps, and they won't let me install or update them again.


Syncing playlists between Ubuntu and Android smartphone

I'm looking for a simple and reliable way of syncing music playlists between Ubuntu and an Android smartphone. Some time ago I was using Banshee, but then it suddenly stopped working. My understanding is that Banshee still puts `*.m3u` files to `Music/Playlists` folder but the smartphone does not see them. I tried to use Rhythmbox instead but it also does not seem to work.


How to know if a custom ROM uses existing swap partition

Recently I switched my custom ROM installed on my HTC Desire to a 4.1.2 based ROM (PARANOIDANDROID based). The ROM works fine but sometimes the device has serious lag of several seconds. I assume that this may be caused by a SWAP partition I created once on my SD-card but that was never used by my previous ROMs. How can I find out if the SWAP partition is used or not?


Exotic key combos (e.g. for emacs) with bluetooth keyboard

I recently bought a bluetooth keyboard (logitech, not sure of the exact model) for my Nexus 10 (on Android 4.3). It works nicely for everything except for some unusual key combos used in Emacs, such as control-Enter and control-/ (these don't work, just emit Enter and "/", repectively). I'm using JuiceSSH to connect to a Linux host. Has anyone found either ways to fix this or systematic ways to debug keyboard issues with Android & ssh?


how do I type special characters in ConnectBot?

I use an Apple bluetooth keyboard with my android Nexus 5. In ConnectBot I do not get the special chars when I use the Shift-key. How can I type special chars like +_)(*&^ in the terminal?


How to show local language fonts in Chrome?

How to show Gujarati language font in Chrome for Android? I cannot read any Gujarati site like `divyabhaskar.com`, etc. By the way in Opera Mini for Android browser there is the ability to show bitmap fonts for complex scripts. After enabling this option in Opera Mini I can read Gujarati fonts very easily. I tested all browsers available for Android but only Opera Mini seems to work. I regularly use Chrome so I want this function in Chrome so I can read my local language news sites online.


Installing an app from Play Store using the command line

Is it possible to install an app from Play Store using the command line and if yes, how? What I am trying to accomplish is something similar to using **adb install file.apk** but instead of an apk file the target would be a package name of a Play Store app (for e.g. **adb install com.spotify.mobile.android.ui** ). Is something like this possible?


Mobile detecting Laptop as "charger" instead of "USB Connected"?

From quite some months, I have been using a rooted Samsung Galaxy Y mobile phone. The battery life is not much and so, everyday whenever I am doing any work on my laptop, I just connect my mobile, so that it would get charged. I do not charge my mobile separately using the charger. Also, as I am working on Android App Design and Development, many a times I have to take screenshots in my phone. Several times a day, I transfer the screenshots to my Laptop by "Connect storage to PC". Also, my university provides us with very limited internet access, which is mostly not sufficient, so I have to "USB Tether". The problem is, from a past few days, many a times (not all the time), when I connect my Mobile to my laptop, it only starts charging without the "USB Connected - Touch to turn on USB storange" message in the 'Ongoing' at all. Also, when I go to the "Tether and Portable Hotspot" option, "USB Tether" is unavailable. To make matters worse, sometimes, it doesn't even charges. Restarting the phone anyhow solves the problem for a moment, but then again, everything goes down. What should I do?


Need to disguise Tasker app in the notification bar?

I have recently come across and purchased the Tasker app. The app does is very different from any app I have ever seen in many aspects. One of the unique options that I have noticed in this app is that we can customize the notification bar icon of the app: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/LTN9w.png) This screenshot shows a few of the many options available. In the screenshot, one can notice that we even have the option to use the "Missed Call", "Bluetooth", "File Downloaded/Received", "File sent via Bluetooth" icons. I am sure must be to enable users to disguise the Tasker app, so that onlookers do not know that the app is installed just by having a chance to glance at the notification bar for a moment. My Question is: Why? What is the need? Can anyone give me a kind of situation in which a real person would need to keep his use of an app like Tasker to be a secret? **Edit: Here are the screenshots** which show that it is actually used to disguise:   1. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/AKsPQ.png) 2. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zwxx2.png) 3. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/TSJfI.png) 4. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dF5AS.png)


How to unblock the caller phone number?

Or: **how to stop forwarding calls from given phone number?** ## Current state I have two phones, A and B. From A phone I can call whoever I want. From B I can call whoever I want except A -- when I call A, the call is forwarded automatically to voicemail. It is not about network range, or something, or not enough money. It is most likely B phone number is blacklisted on phone A and such call is blocked (forwarded). How to unblock it? ## And what happened I suspect that some call blocking app made that mess -- to test it, I actually block phone number A on phone B, and made a call. With the exactly same results as described above. After that, I removed that phone number, than I uninstalled entire application, I rebooted phone, I checked the system settings (stock blocking: off, blacklist: empty). There is no other blocking app installed (just in case I removed related calling apps, like Skype). Yet, once blocked, the phone number remains blocked. How to undo this? _Phone A (the one with such permanent block) is Galaxy Ace 2, Android 2.3._ ## Updates **Update 1:** On phone A in logs I can see all those "unreachable" calls. So they are received. Also there is small tooltip on phone A "forward call" (when call is received).


Whether my apps delete after software update in Sony Xperia tipo in Sony Service centre?

My Android deivce is a **Sony Xperia Tipo**. Recently, I got my Tipo's `System Software` **Updated** from **Sony Service Centre**. I also found that **sans-update** , some (or all) of my installed Apps as **absent/uninstalled**. Please help me regarding this. Thank you in advance.


USB Debugging Issue: Use 'Dev Tools > Development Settings' Application in Android 2.2.1

I have a smart phone watch that has Android 2.2.1 on it. It doesn't connect to my Mac through its USB port, either on Finder or Eclipse: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/5T78C.png) I did went through the 'Dev Tools > Development Settings' application to activate the debug mode; however I could not find it. Any thing I can use within the Dev Tools, on the smart watch, to make the connection happen?


Install Android to Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 with GNU/Linux

I'm looking forward to reinstall Android on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. Are there compiled images for this device? Do I have to build it myself? If so, do I need propietary drivers from Samsung? All the tutorials I found around require Windows (for Odin software) and installing mods and stuff like that, that sounds very hacky and dirty to me.


Can traffic be inspected through WiFi?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  If I use free WiFi in a hotspot, can data be easily sniffed? Let's say I am browsing an HTTP accessible web site (i.e. NOT HTTPS) , is the traffic encrypted through the WiFi connection? In other words, is there "data privacy" functionality over WiFi regardless of higher layer protocols?


When a Google account is used to access the Android Market, what information is captured by Google?

When I use a Google account which then becomes the primary account on the device, what information is captured by Google e.g. device make, model, IMEI, etc? Am I able to access any of this information and if so where?


How does the HTC Sensation know it's in a dock?

I like hacking stuff together and my next project I'd like to make my own dock for my HTC Sensation. It's a fairly simple project, but the bit I can't work out is how the Sensation knows it's in a dock and launch it's dock app. I've seen other phones that use magnets or switches, but how does the HTC Sensation do it?


Write permission on certain paths, like the SD card (extSdCard)

In an attempt to transfer a file from a remote server to an Android device I ran into permission problems. It turns out that I do not have a write permission at the location of the SD card (/mnt/extSdCard). I am using SSHDroid as an ssh server on the Android device and vSSH as an ssh client to engage in ssh on the Android device. Since both sudo and su seem to be absent on the ssh server app (SSHDroid), I am wondering how I can change/get permission to write to the SD card location. Or is root privilige not enough to change write permissions, and is this thus governed solely by the Android OS, so a limitation of the OS? What I _can_ do is write to the home path of the ssh server (SSHDroid). This path, however, is very cumbersome and can not be reached from the regular Android filebrowser API. This is the reason why I wanted to transfer the file to an _accessible_ path, like the SD card. **Supplement.** The Android version is 4.4.2. The kernel version is 3.4.0-1539356#1.


Folder that automatically uploads to phone

Here's something I that I want to do with my Android phone (Galaxy S2, CM9). I'll be happy if someone could tell me whether it's possible, and how. I often want to transfer files from my computer to my phone. But it's a clunky process. the easiest way for me right now is to use AirDroid, but it's cumbersome. Connecting via usb is cumbersome too, because I need to enable the usb storage thing. What I really want is this. I want a folder on my computer that I can put files into, and have them automatically uploaded to a dedicated folder on my phone's sd card without any further action on my part. It's important that this won't mean constantly having a heavy program working in the background on my phone, because it's slow enough as it is. Any way to do that?


Details of Android application launch/startup

I wanted to know what happens internally in the operating system when an android application starts. By start I mean that when user taps on the app icon on the phone's homescreen. Please help me understand this complete process of application launch.


Any app play VBR MP3 files?

Does any Android app play Variable Bit Rate MP3 files, while not demanding Internet access and access to my Contacts? I used soundconverter on my Xubuntu PC to convert MP4 files to MP3 and they player ok using Audigy on the laptop, but don't have any sound output using either Google Music or the default sound player on my ver. 4.4.2 Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3.


Format and fresh install

Is there any option for android phones to format like we do in computers and fresh install with a new OS? I have searched a lot but all are going for custom ROM, and I am not interested in custom ROM, as they are basically a few tweaks. I want to install new OS in my phone like we do in our PC. Can anyone help?


Rooting a Nexus7 (2012) without installing a custom ROM

I have a Nexus7 Tablet (2012) with Android 4.4.2. I'd like to root it, so that I can use some Apps, that need superuser rights. I just found tutorial that explain how to root this device using a Custom ROM. Is it possible to root **without installing** a Custom ROM? Why is it not possible to just install "su" on the Tablet as I did with my Phone?


Apps in background are crashing

So, this happens to mostly every app, when they're in the background. Chrome tabs reload after reopening the app. Apps like Ingress look like they've just been started. Spotify even crashes, when it's in the background and I open Chrome. So, before I reinstall the phone, what could be the issue? I've never installed any memory cleaning apps. I'm running stock 4.4.2 on a Moto G. Chrome's crash log from ADB:               I/ActivityManager(  969): Start proc net.nurik.roman.dashclock for service net.nurik.roman.dashclock/com.google.android.apps.dashclock.DashClockService: pid=18611 uid=10126 gids={50126, 3003}     W/InputDispatcher(  969): channel '4303f310 com.android.chrome/com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main (server)' ~ Consumer closed input channel or an error occurred.  events=0x9     E/InputDispatcher(  969): channel '4303f310 com.android.chrome/com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main (server)' ~ Channel is unrecoverably broken and will be disposed!     I/ActivityManager(  969): Process com.android.chrome (pid 17867) has died.     I/WindowState(  969): WIN DEATH: Window{4303f310 u0 com.android.chrome/com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main}     W/InputDispatcher(  969): Attempted to unregister already unregistered input channel '4303f310 com.android.chrome/com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main (server)'     W/WindowManager(  969): Force-removing child win Window{42ea6618 u0 SurfaceView} from container Window{4303f310 u0 com.android.chrome/com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main}     E/JavaBinder(  969): !!! FAILED BINDER TRANSACTION !!!     W/WindowManager(  969): Failed looking up window     W/WindowManager(  969): java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Requested window android.os.BinderProxy@42ea6440 does not exist     W/WindowManager(  969):     at com.android.server.wm.WindowManagerService.windowForClientLocked(WindowManagerService.java:7968)     W/WindowManager(  969):     at com.android.server.wm.WindowManagerService.windowForClientLocked(WindowManagerService.java:7959)     W/WindowManager(  969):     at com.android.server.wm.WindowState$DeathRecipient.binderDied(WindowState.java:1047)     W/WindowManager(  969):     at android.os.BinderProxy.sendDeathNotice(Binder.java:493)     W/WindowManager(  969):     at dalvik.system.NativeStart.run(Native Method)     I/WindowState(  969): WIN DEATH: null      Ingress' crash log               I/ActivityManager(  969): Process com.nianticproject.ingress (pid 17260) has died.     I/WindowState(  969): WIN DEATH: Window{430e7c68 u0 com.nianticproject.ingress/com.nianticproject.ingress.NemesisActivity}     W/WindowManager(  969): Force-removing child win Window{431d43f0 u0 SurfaceView} from container Window{430e7c68 u0 com.nianticproject.ingress/com.nianticproject.ingress.NemesisActivity}     W/WindowManager(  969): Failed looking up window     W/WindowManager(  969): java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Requested window android.os.BinderProxy@423cb8b0 does not exist     W/WindowManager(  969):     at com.android.server.wm.WindowManagerService.windowForClientLocked(WindowManagerService.java:7968)     W/WindowManager(  969):     at com.android.server.wm.WindowManagerService.windowForClientLocked(WindowManagerService.java:7959)     W/WindowManager(  969):     at com.android.server.wm.WindowState$DeathRecipient.binderDied(WindowState.java:1047)     W/WindowManager(  969):     at android.os.BinderProxy.sendDeathNotice(Binder.java:493)     W/WindowManager(  969):     at dalvik.system.NativeStart.run(Native Method)     I/WindowState(  969): WIN DEATH: null


Help with this ADB REVERSE Tethering Script?

I added the functionality to automatically turn on reverse tethering after many fails: Now i only enter `t` into terminal               alias t='r && sz $tether && r && sz $n'     tether='am start -n com.android.settings/com.android.settings.TetherSettings && input keyevent 66 && input keyevent 66'     n='netcfg rndis0 dhcp'     alias sz='ad shell'     alias de='ad devices -l'     alias r='ad kill-server && ad start-server'     alias ad='adb'     alias pu='adb push'      **The issues with the above are:** (2 is most important)   1. This only works with the screen on and when notification bar isn't pulled down   2. This doesnt simulate wifi/otherwirelessnetworking or make apps actually try to connect to net instead of checking if wifi/otherwirelesssnetworking is enabled   3. This code can most probably be much shorter/optimized (but at least it works) > To understand the background better please see my original question:I can > reverse tether now by using alias but it stops on adb shell command


Not able to flash/factory reset Galaxy Nexus.; restores to one particular backup every reboot

My Galaxy Nexus will not factory reset. I tried to flash many images. I deleted the gallery contacts, but it restores to a restore point on each reboot. Currently, it is having "yakju-jzo54k". I am getting an OTA update. After downloading and updating, it is going to recovery mode with red caution sign. Then, it reboots after sometime. Again, a restore point is restored (with my old pics and contacts). I tried Wug's Nexus toolkit, flashing it with a rooted boot.img, and deleting many files. Still, the old backup was still restored. It's became a big headache now. So, any help is appreciated.


How to install Opera Mini without internet connection?

I'd like to know how to install Opera Mini without internet connection, because I'm going to test an application in my tablet, but it needs a browser that support proxy configuration and I don't have wi-fi to install Opera Mini. I already downloaded the apk, but to install Opera Mini it needs connection to download itself. There is anyway I can install it without internet connection on my tablet? There is a full apk? If you have can you post the link for download or upload by yourself? Thanks in advance.


Error launching ddms.bat: "Failed to get the adb version: Cannot run program "adb": CreateProcess error=2, The system cannot find the file specified"

I've been following these very detailed instructions to take a screenshot on my Motorola Flipside. When I get to the step #10 where I launch `ddms.bat` I get this error and my phone doesn't show up: > C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk-windows\tools>ddms.bat 12:09:01 > E/adb: Failed to get the adb version: Cannot run program "adb": > CreateProcess error=2, The system cannot find the file specified (and here I thought the difficulties of taking screenshots on Android were exaggerated)


Distribution of android API use

Is there any easy way to figure out how many android users use what type of API? I know 95% of users use `API 8-18`, but I'm trying to figure out what percentage of users use `API 16-18` so that way I know how many people an application reaches.


App for reading CSV files?

I use the free version of Documents To Go to open Excel and Word files on my phone, but I was disappointed when I tried to open a CSV file. The only app I have that responds to the Intent for opening a CSV file displays it as plain text. Does anyone know of a good free app for viewing CSV files in a grid/spreadsheet layout?


How can I see what kind of car charger I have?

I noticed that when using navigation plus GPS my phone (Galaxy S2) still discharges a bit even so its connected to a car charger. While googeling, I found out that regular USB chargers only charge with .1 amp but since a car battery isn't drained so easily, there are also car chargers that charge with .5 amp. Is there a way see on the phone how much its beinbg charged with ? My phone only displays "USB" or "AC". I'd like to find out if buying a "fast charger" would make any difference or if I already have a charger that supplies .5 amp.


Sophix TAB 840g USB drivers not recognized?

I just got the Sophix tablet from gamestop, model TAB-840_g from Digix media. The tablet is beautiful, highly sensitive, and runs amazingly well. I plug it into my computer and it mounts as a drive so seamlessly. The problem? I need to get it to recognize the device as an android device so I can program with it (pretty much the same process if I want to root it). There are instructions over here http://www.contelusa.net/support/download-1.html but I can't get them to work. I'll briefly repeat them here.   1. download the update tool and extract it   2. go to windows' device manager and update the driver. point it at the folder where the driver is supposed to be. (there's a folder for each version of windows's drivers)   3. let windows do its magic and recognize the device. That last step isn't working. No magic to be had. Windows continually claims that it cannot find a proper driver in my folder. I've spoken to support but they're not being particularly helpful. They're trying, but it's not really getting anywhere. I know the Sophix is newish, but has anyone run into this problem before and fixed it? I'd really like to develop games on this tablet. I'm running the following systems: Windows 7 x64, Windows XP x86 Thanks!


Evo 3D GPS is no longer accurate

I have an HTC Evo 3D from Virgin Mobile, about six months old. Until yesterday, the GPS worked great, tracking my exercise in RunKeeper very accurately. Since yesterday, RunKeeper shows my walking route as a random zig zag line, jumping left and right of my actual location, and reports my 4 mile walk as 10 miles. This has happened three times, on trails that have always been reported accurately in the past. In Google maps, my location also jumps around. GPS Test showed that I could see 10/10 satelites, but the accuracy was only about 30 feet. Any ideas what may be causing this? The phone has never been dropped or got wet.


How to transfer images via Android beam (NFC)?

When I transfer an image from S3 to Nexus 4, Play store is opened. However, for contacts it works well and good. Do I need any app for transferring files over NFC?


How to re flash android 2.3?

I have a Galaxy POP running android 2.3 Ginger Bread. Recently the display of my phone got messed up. The lower part of the screen just turns white with a some black dots on it. The touch on that part works fine though! I think its the problem of the OS. Therefore i'm considering of re flashing it but have no clue on how to go about it! Please help


Navfree required space

I was wondering how much space Navfree needs for its maps. I know it depends on what parts of the world you download, so is there any place I can check it, other than the app itself? (Alternatively how much does it take to download the entire world, Europe and France for instance.) (Note: I think this is a good place to ask this? Couldn't find where it would be asked better, please tell if I'm wrong and I'll move it.)


Auto alerting on Android upon file copy to phone

I have an PC based app that periodically copies some images to a Samsung Note- II via USB. (The target folder etc. are all configurable) I need the Note-II to automatically display the most recent copied image and play an audible alert tone when a file is copied onto the device. Is there any configuration in Android to let me do that? Other than the obvious way of writing a custom Android app?


Apps take up space but do not show up on app list

I'm developing applications using Icenium (new IDE for hybrid app development), I have been testing all day without any problems, deleting the apps from phone, rebuilding the apps, etc. At some point during the night, my apps stopped being displayed on my phone when I compile them, the apps take up space but don't actually show up anywhere on my phone. Things I tried:   * Reboot   * App Cache Cleaner (app)   * Fast Reboot (app) I only managed to free up a couple of MB though (right now I have 15MB out of 153MB free - even though I have very little apps installed!!). What can I do to delete these application files and hopefully being able tor rebuild my apps again? EDIT: Also, when I try to move apps from SD card to phone - I get the "Not enough storage space" error, even though it should supposedly fit (app is smaller than 15MB).


Three has blocked my tethering

I have a contract with three, which gives me unlimited data me mobile is sg2 gti9001. Every time I try tethering I get a pop up saying I can't tether. I have tried several apps but with no joy. Does anyone know of any apps which can by pass three finding out when I'm tethering. Thank you yo all in advance.


How can I send large files from my device to my computer, without using a cable?

I have a Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300) with 500MB worth of videos on it (2 in total). I want to transfer those files to my computer. The catch, I have no cable. How can I transfer those files as quickly and as reliably as possible? Bluetooth isn't an option (it would take hours), can it be done over WiFi? I've tried WiFi direct, it doesn't recognize my PC.


Does Razr i connect to PEAP protected wi-fi networks?

I have tried to connect to a "eduroam" network (PEAP) but it did not work in my Motorola Razr i, Android 4.0.4 . Any tips?


Translation issue MS Exchange and Samsung Tab 2 10.1

I recently purchased a Samsung tab 2 10.1. Everything seems to be working fine except that it does not properly sync with Outlook calendar and contacts -- the text on the notes section of both the calendar and contacts do not translate properly in Samsung Galaxy. This is what I see:                           <meta name="Generator" content=Microsoft Exchange Server">
      Another instance of this infamous HTML code that shows up:                         <meta name=”Generator” content=”Microsoft Exchange Server”>
Monday, January 11, 2010 3:53 PM:

      Other devices like Motorola Droid4, Palm and iPhone have no problem syncing with the exchange. It's just this Samsung tablet that can't seem to sync properly. I called Samsung, Verizon and our Exchange server specialist. Samsung and Verizon asked me to do a factory reset. The problem not solved. I got a new Samsung unit, the problem remained. No one seems to know what, why and how. Can anyone help me? Thank you.


Disabling Google Voice Dialer

I have a Motorola Electrify M, recently factory-OTA-updated to Android 4.1.2. With the update came Google Now and the Google Voice Dialer. Google's Voice Dialer sucks! It always get the name wrong, and then immediately places a call to the wrong person! It doesn't even ask for confirmation of the name, and to top it off the voice it uses is so _irritating_ and **LOUD** it makes me want to jump out the window while driving down the freeway! The Voice Commands app that originally came with the phone worked reasonably well, and I'd like to get it back (or even a third party app, like Dragon Assist, would be better than the current _POS_ that's taken over the voice capabilities of my phone). How can the Google Voice Dialer be disabled or uninstalled?


failure of sending multiple messages

I have a Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000), running Android 2.3.4. I cannot send a message that includes more than one page of SMS. The message sending fail if it includes more than 160 characters. I can send only one page of SMS. Guess it's a kind of an edited version. That version came with the brand new phone. The phone does not work with ''ginger bread'' or ''ice cream sandwich''. What should be done to make it clear?


Must I install Google Apps again after installing a new ROM?

When I install a new ROM (`cm-10.1-20130213-NIGHTLY-mako.zip`) using ROM Manager, I have the option of adding another ZIP during the same reboot -- this is probably meant for the Google Apps (`gapps-jb-20121212-signed.zip`). What if I don't add that Apps zip? What will I miss? Whenever there's a new build that I would want to install, should I always also add this ZIP? Or can I skip it because I already added it last time?


Does the Nexus 7 have a LED flash for its camera?

Does the Nexus 7 have a LED flash for its front facing camera? Can somebody point me to some documentation online that states whether this is true or not?


How to check support for ext2 filesystem on android device

I have a android mobile with gingerbread 2.3.4 installed. I want to know if my device(kernel) supports ext2 filesystem. Is there any terminal command to check the support for ext2 filesystem ?


Close Application with locale?

I use the locale app to automaticly start an obd-app (Torque) when I enter my car. This works well. Now I want to automaticly close that app when I leave my car. As there seem to be no Plugins to achieve this, so my idea is to use the Execute-Plugin to End the task using unix-commands. Is there a "good" way to close an app? The "kill"-command seems to be a bad decision or am I wrong here?


How to limit an app's access only to specific networks?

I'm currently using DroidWall to limit apps' access to the Internet - and it's working great. Recently I've started to have the need of allowing certain apps network connectivity, but **limited only to the current LAN** (e.g. only to communicate with IP addresses 192.168.1.x) DroidWall doesn't seem to offer this in any trivial way (except, perhaps via its custom scripts, for which there aren't any clear instructions for how to apply them only to an individual app). How can I limit an individual app to LAN access only?


How to increase device's memory storage?

I have an ATT Samsung Galaxy Note. It keeps saying I have low memory, yet I have an external 32Gb SD card and there are 10GB on device left. I don't get why the system memory is being used up. I have 334Mb left and 1.89GB used.   Is there something that will fix this issue?


Unable to view emails in folders other than inbox

I am using Hotmail app developed by "Microsoft + Seven" to read emails. I have many folders other than inbox to segregate my emails. There are rules set in web version of Hotmail, that moves the incoming emails to respective folders. These rules are working fine and I observe all my moved emails correctly in web version. However, my Android client notifies me and displays only about the new emails in my Inbox. I had selected those other folders in the app to download email: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zw6VK.png) But still, I neither do not get any notifications on these folders nor any email when I open the folder in the client. When I open the folder I get "No messages" message in the screen, through there are messages. When I press "Check email" option in the context menu while I am viewing the folder, a toast message "Check email request sent" is displayed and goes off with no emails shown. Though I am not worried about the notification about the new emails in the folders other than inbox, I do want to read them in the client. Presently. I am doing this by opening web version in a browser. I have seen the following questions which are close but not to be considered as duplicate.   1. How can I sync all folders from an Exchange server (not just the Inbox)? I am not using an exchange server. I am using Hotmail POP or IMap servers.   2. How can I get push notifications for emails in sub-folders? This talks about Gmail and my Gmail client is working perfectly fine. But in Gmail, there are no folders only labels.   3. Can I get a notification when an email arrives in a sub folder? I am not much worried about notification. But as said in @Zuul's explanation regarding Hotmail, all done; no fun. I haven't tried other email apps including stock app in Android 2.3.3 LG V20G P500.


Programming devices in Android

I wanted to know that if all the devices that support Android OS can be manually reprogrammed or do they allow to make own apps and load in them, just in case I want to program an app for myself, or it's restricted to specific devices. How shall I know? Update: For example, I want to program a personal app to prepare notes in handwritten mode using a stylus and integrate other mathematical instruments in it. Expecting features like adding space in case I want to add notes somewhere at later point of time or completely erase some specific portion of page.


Calling causes freeze

I own a Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100, currently running Android 4.0.3 XWLP7, rooted. My problems however started even before rooting the phone. The problem is that whenever I try to call someone, there is about a 20% chance that the phone will freeze, sometimes for over a minute(!), without performing any action. I can hide the Phone application by pressing the home button, but the app itself is frozen and unresponsive. After some time passes, the call is made, even if I've hidden the Phone app by pressing the home button. All other apps seem to work without any issues. The phone is otherwise completely usable and no other defects can be observed. A while ago after googling, I found a thread on xda-developers that recommended clearing the data of "Call settings" from Settings -> Applications -> All. At the time I believed this to solve my problem, but the problem reappeared pretty soon, and I do not believe it to be relevant at all now. I have tried restoring my phone to factory state, including deleting everything from the phone storage and reinstalling the OS, without any effect on the issue. Is this a known issue, and if so, are there any remedies?


How can I get the look and feel of Sony's Android on my HTC

The same Android version often looks different on phones from different manufacturers. For instance, Android GingerBread that runs on my HTC Explorer looks like this: ![HTC Explorer Look & Feel](http://i.stack.imgur.com/zfH94.jpg) The same Android on the Sony Xperia U looks quite different, as seen here: ![Sony Xperia U Look & Feel](http://i.stack.imgur.com/1EOIZ.jpg) Is there any way I can get the look and feel of Sony's version of Android on my HTC? Any skin pack/transformation pack/hack/firmware replacement that might enable this? (In a general sense, how can I customize the look and feel of my Android device to look more like that of another manufacturer?)


I want to password lock my "Applications" settings, but no other settings

I have an AppLock program that locks certain apps with a PIN. In order for the app to have any effectiveness, I include `Settings` as an App to lock. Otherwise, I could go to `Settings -> Applications` and simply kill the task. The disadvantage to this is that if I lock `Settings` I cannot do simple tasks like `Calling Settings` and `Display`. I would like the ability to fine tune exactly what settings I lock. Is this possible? I'm running Froyo on a Samsung Captivate.


Dropped wireless on Android?

I currently have a Droid Incredible (Froyo with ROM: Skyraider 3.5 w/ Sense) For a while now, my wireless connection on my Droid Inc just drops and switches over to 3G even though wireless, on both the router and phone, are still on. All my other devices connected wirelessly are still connected and functioning. I had this problem on pre and post rooting and ROMing. What could be the root cause of this? Has any other Android smartphone experienced this? Is there a feature/app that could warn you that your wireless has dropped and is switching over to mobile network and vise versa. I only ask because the switch over either way is seamless and can be annoying when browsing or downloading apps.


Phone restarting over and over after rooting Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i

I rooted my Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i from the link given below- http://theunlockr.com/2012/11/22/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-ace-s5830/ However after rooting it, it is restarting again and again. I unrooted it but still the same problem exists. I even factory reset my Android phone. But still the phone restarts!


Adding web shortcuts with icons similar to chrome's new tab thumbnails

I have a Droid RAZR MAXX, and there are a few shortcuts to web pages on the screen. They have been there since before the phone got ICS. Under GB one could long tap the screen, add a shortcut, and choose a web site rather than an app. This created a shortcut with the name of the site, and the icon looked like a screen capture of the URL that the shortcut targets (like the chrome new tab page). However in ICS I can't see way to do it, I can add a bookmark to the home screen through the browser, but the icon is different. I tried adding a bookmark through each browser, chrome, default, firefox, opera, dolphin. None of them produce this icon. Anyone know how to do it? Or is this something that Moto threw in to the software, but didn't keep in ICS? (Though in that case why do the old icons still work?).


S Note larger canvas?

The S Note application seems to have a limitation I can't get by. The only workable area is the exact size of the screen. Is it possible to change the size of the canvas?


why are "word suggestions" of keyboards not shown in distinct apps?

I'm using Hacker's and Swiftkey X keyboard on Gingerbread. Suggestion line is shown in most apps above the keyboard. But when opening the keyboard in Market or Droidedit (Syntax highlighting editor), the suggestions aren't shown for any keyboard I use. What determines this behaviour? How can I switch on/force suggesting words?


Isn't Firefox mobile able to save tabs when switching to another app and back to Firefox?

Besides its slowness, one big problem of Firefox to me is whenever I leave the app (e.g. looking up a translation in a dictionary) and switch back via ALT- TAB or long press HOME, Firefox reloads all tabs, they are already empty when reopening Firefox (so Ff seems to lose the tabs and only saves the URL's). Is this due to low memory of Smartphone (500 MB RAM) or does Ff show the same behaviour on Tablets and high-specs smartphones? I also need Ff for Tiddlywiki and switch between apps and reopen Ff quite a lot. So a solution/explanation for this problem would be fine.


How do I script my phone?

What I mostly want to do, is quickly alter settings, add alarms etc. It is perhaps called something else? This is from a Windows PC. Language is not important, but I know Python and UNIX scripting. How would this usually be done?


How can I set some handy settings on the main screen?

I want to be able to set Wifi, bluetooth, GPS on and off quite easily but I can't find where I should do this.


Trying to invoke Skype from contacts gives me an "Application not found"

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, Android 4.1.1. I have installed Skype and it works as expected. In my "normal" contacts list, i.e. the phone contacts, not the Skype contacts, I have entered the Skype data for some of my contacts under the "Skype" section. However, when I click on a contact and on their Skype-section I would expect Skype to start, but all I get is a message saying "Application not found". Invoking Google Talk for instance (on the same contact) works as expected, it's just Skype that's not beeing found.


keep screen from dimming down when running certain app?

My 2.3.5 Android phone is set up to dim down the brightness after 30 seconds of inactivity, and shut off and lock the screen after another 30 seconds. After that, I need to unlock the screen to regain access to the running app. I would like to be able to keep a certain app with the screen accessible, while keeping the same configuration for any of the other apps. So instead of having a phone-wide system of brightness dimming, I would like to have an app- specific system. Any ideas?


Identifying the existence of hwcomposer of Project Butter in Jelly Bean

I've heard that some 3rd party ROMs for some devices, such as the Galaxy S3, are based on Jelly Beans. But when asked why it's not as smooth as what the makers of Jelly Bean claim they would say it's because hwcomposer, the primary component of Project Butter that makes everything smooth, is not yet there. How do I tell if my currently installed Jelly Bean ROM has the hwcomposer? I just couldn't tell the difference in smoothness coming from ICS. I'm not saying it's laggy but I was expecting an improvement and no more occasional lags.


Android 1.5 Dialer App - Exploit Block

I just read about the remote USSD attack. My hoary old Samsung i7500g phone is vulnerable (confirmed via this site). The solution is to install a (free) secondary dialer, like Dialer One. Unfortunately, since my phone is running on 1.5 (I know, I know!), I can't download any apps through Google Play. Furthermore, an alternative download on AndroidDrawer told me that "this app is not compatible with your phone" -- presumably OS related. Okay, so, what are my options? Is there a free dialer I can use that will, as explained here, at least prompt me which dialer to execute the command with?


How do I get Google+'s notifications into Android's notification list?

From iOS I'm used to seeing app icon badges and notifications concerning actvity inside apps. Android is lacking app icon badges but it does have a great notification menu -- except that Google+ notifications (the red counter in the black Google bar on all Google's web sites) don't arrive there. I do see the counter in the Google+ app (in Android as well as in iOS) but on Android there's no notification outside of the app. I think it's weird that Google's awesome social network doesn't send notifications to Google's mobile OS. I am hoping that it's merely some setting I need to enable on my phone to make these appear. Right? I very much doubt that I really have to launch the G+ app to see notifications, given that so many other apps use Android's notification methods so successfully. **How can I see Google+ notifications in Android's notification list?**


How to root the LG Optimus 4X (LG-P880)?

I just got a brand new LG Optimus 4X. Feeling naked without the privacy protection offered by apps like LBE Privacy Guard, and missing good backup solutions like Titanium Backup (and no, Carbon Backup cannot really compete here), I want the device rooted. How can that be achieved?


HTC Sensation fastboot unknown device

i want to apologize because i think you get this question a lot, but i experience problems trying to root my HTC Sensation. I turned **USB Debugging ON** , checked that **Fast boot** is turned **ON** in **Settings > Power** section and connected phone to PC. ![USB Debugging turned on](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Xqxdh.jpg) My device was recognized successfully ![Device was recognized](http://i.stack.imgur.com/6YPWU.png) Also it was shown in adb list               C:\sdk\platform-tools>adb.exe devices     * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *     * daemon started successfully *     List of devices attached     HT15LVXXXXXX    device      Now i took out my battery, inserted that back, pushed and hold Power button and Volume Down and voila, i am in **HBOOT**. I pressed Power button once, choosing **FASTBOOT** ![FASTBOOT](http://i.stack.imgur.com/DZ7gv.jpg) My phone connected to Windows, but this time device was **not recognized**. ![Unknown Device](http://i.stack.imgur.com/lXOgd.png) I tried to add drivers for that device manually, but it failed ![Failed drivers](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vNxTL.png) I even tried to add **%MyHTC%=HTCAND32.Dev, USB\UNKNOWN** to **androidusb.inf** and then add driver manually, but device was not working anyway and **fastboot devices** command returned empty list. I tried same operations on my Mac using fastboot-mac for that and i got same result as on Windows - device is not recognized in fastboot mode. Any ideas?


Galaxy Note II USB connection not working

On my Galaxy Note II (android 4.1.1), any time I try to connect to something over USB, it doesn't seem to want to connect. Specifically: -iSyncr gives me errors connecting; so does Android File Transfer -DoubleTwist and EasyPhoneSync can't connect at all -Odin gets stuck at "Making Connection" (or something, I can't remember the exact wording) These problems occur whether I have USB debugging on or not, and still persist when I mess around with the MTP/PTP settings. Does anyone have any idea what might be wrong? iSyncr used to work fine, but the others have always been broken. Note: this is on a mac, and Odin is run through a virtual machine


YouTube app on Android "signing in" forever

I use my Nexus 4 with a Google Apps account outside USA. There's no YouTube option in my GApps dashboard, as confirmed by this support page: > YouTube is not an available service for Google Apps in countries where > YouTube has not yet launched. If you're a domain administrator in one of > these countries, **you will not see the option to enable YouTube as a > service with Google Apps** for your domain in your Google Apps Control > Panel. http://support.google.com/youtube/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1074205 I can visit YouTube in the web browser and that works fine, although I can't sign in. (I might be able to sign in with a dummy Gmail address but that would defeat having a Google Apps account.) When I launch YouTube app on my Nexus 4, it promptly shows a banner "signing in..." but for the reason I just mentioned, this never finishes. **Does this mean I will never be able to use the YouTube app?! Does this really cause me to be completely locked out of YouTube on Android?** That can't be right!


How to root a Huawei G330D (U8825D) phone?

The Huawei U8825D is on Android 4.0.4, and my computer is on Mac OS X 10.6.8.


No-name i.onik android tablet not recognized by adb -- adb devices empty

I have followed various instructions and finally was able to connect my ZTE Blade to my Ubuntu laptop for USB debugging. The same setup does not work when I exchange the phone by my "no-name" i.onik TP10.1-1500DC tablet. I have tried different cables and different USB ports. Do I need a special type of cable to connect a tablet for USB debugging? This is what I get from a root shell:               ~# adb devices     * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *     * daemon started successfully *     List of devices attached           ~#      (I know that it should be possible to run `adb` as non-root, but this test was to rule out permission errors.) The `lsusb` output is special for this device, no textual description is shown. The first entry below is from another device, the second entry from the tablet. I have verified this by running `lsusb` with and without the tablet attached:               Bus 002 Device 005: ID 10d5:5000 Uni Class Technology Co., Ltd      Bus 002 Device 009: ID 2207:0010        Of course, USB debugging is enabled in the tablet's settings, and I have already rebooted it. Any further hints?


How do I take very long exposure photos?

I would like to take some long exposure photos using my Android phone (Moto DROID v1 running Android 2.2.2) of the night sky. I experimented with the settings for the default camera app, and I found that I can set the focus to infinit, but the exposure time has only three setttings: 0, +1, and +2. Setting the exposure to +2 I can get a recognizable photo of a full moon, but I am unable to capture a field of stars. Is there any way to extend the exposure time beyond +2?


Is there any way to save a raw image from my phone's camera?

I have an Android mobile with a 5MP camera. Is there any way to save raw images (similar to Canon CR2, Nikon NEF, etc.) from my Android device?


URL Link in Android Calendar Description

I have being using the iPhone with synced calendar events with a URL to a webpage in the description. On the iPhone or web Google calendar the URL is active. On the Android Calendar it is not. Is there anyway to have an active URL in an Android Calendar Event Description?


Why is Widgetlocker app evading my task-killer?

The Widgetlocker app (a screen lock replacement app) has a service running which I can see in my app manager (under phone settings), but NOT in my task- killer app (Advanced Task Manager). How is its service evading my task-killer? I can stop its service in the phones app manager, which terminates the app. I dont have Widgetlocker set as my default home app, and I'm not including it in my task-killer "ignore" list. I did give it root permission to bypass its "5 second rule".


LG P760, insufficient disk space, help please

I have an LG P760 updated to the latest available by LG version. The last couple of days I cannot update the installed apps with the known error of insufficient disk space, although it was supposed that more than 290MB where available. I removed some apps and increased the free space to 320MB. Then I managed to update some apps but that's it. Now, I understand that this is complicated but I want to know the following: a. Is is possible to partition my external SD and use it as internal storage? b. I want to avoid to root the device. If it's not possible, is it possible to root the device and then un-root it? c. I want to avoid apps like link2sd. I am fairly competent with Linux CLI, so, I would like to use the mount command and Android boot scripts in order to mount SD partition. Can I do that? * * * ## New Info: It is possible that I found a "bug"(?). I had 2 devices and both of them were under my account in the Play store. I gave the second one to my wife. For a reason that I don't understand, my device was "removed" from my devices list, but the device that I gave to my wife was not (and it was in my wife's account too!). I wanted to install an application and since I could not do that from my phone, I decided to try to "push" the application. But Play store said that my device was not compatible (and it showed the device of my wife). Then, I hide it, hoping that my device will re-appear. Instead of that, my upgraded the apps that until some minutes ago refused to do so with the "insufficient" storage message!


Can tablets advertised with Android 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3 be updated?

I'm looking to buy an Android tablet, but most give specific versions of Android and of course I want the latest version. It seems odd to me why it matters. Can't I just update the OS to the latest once I get the tablet? The fact that companies always advertise the Android OS version makes me think it can't be updated. Is this the case?


Is There a Computer Application To Manage SMS Messages The Same as Nokia PC Suite Can?

In Nokia PC Suite we can backup mobile data (contacts, message etc) on a computer. We can also send, receive sms or manage sms by computer using Nokia PC Suite when a Nokia mobile is connected with a computer by Bluetooth or by data cable. Is there any software or application by which I can use my HTC Desire SV mobile phone the same way as above? I want to send or receive SMS by my laptop which is connected to my HTC Desire SV because this saves my time. Is this possible?


Android 4.4.3 update, dialer add 2 second pause - what is it?

THe new dialer for android 4.4.3 has an option for "add 2 second pause" and "add wait". What do these options do? I'll add a screenshot soon.


How can I access my Samsung Galaxy S5's modem with QXDM?

I rooted my samsung sg-G900H. When I connect it to my PC and look for a COM port, there is no COM port, so I can't connect to it with Qualcomm eXtensible Diagnostic Manager (QXDM). How can I enable serial port access to the modem and connect to it with QXDM?


Is it possible to use 2-step verification with multiple accounts on a phone?

Using 2-step verification with Google Authenticator on an Android handset provides good security for accessing Gmail and other Google services. What I am curious about is whether Google Authenticator can provide support for all Gmail accounts on the phone (multiple Gmail accounts can be added to a single handset under the Accounts menu in Settings). Will both accounts authenticate using the same codes?


Filter for honeycomb optimized apps

Is there anyway to filter only for honeycomb optimized apps no market? I have a Motorola Xoom and wants to filter for all apps that looks good on my device.


How can I see the browsing history and bookmarks in the stock browser?

I have an SGS with Froyo. I can't seem to find the browsing history in the stock browser. I'm also only able to access bookmarks (or favorites, or shortcuts) from inside the browser. How can they be accessed?


Is it possible to extend/upgrade media decoders?

As I am very happy with the internal player for music I would like to keep it. Unfortunately it does not support a certain codec: flac. Is it possible to upgrade the player so it can decode flac?, or do I have to switch to another player?


Is Android messaging like iMessages?

Does Android have free texting like the iPhone? If I'm texting to another Android user, will it be free like it is for iPhone users, or will I have to pay for the messages? I'm new to the whole Android experience, and really need some help. And I don't want to use a 3rd party app like WhatsApp to text the other Android users.


How do you move a contact in address book tied to an email to different one?

Have multiple accounts that I am logged in on my phone. Since the last one is my work Android assumes it is my default. I added a contact which was saved to the wrong address book and I need to move them is there a way to easily do that without having to delete and recreate them.


Is it possible to change order of first name and last name on the incoming call screen

My have phone with Android 4.2.2. I`ve found option to order contacs by lastname, but incoming call screen ignores this option. For example, I have contact Doe, John. His incoming call will looks as "Jonh Doe" and I want it to looks like "Doe Jonh". I`ve already try few incoming call screen changing and few callerIdapps but they all do no not do(or I can`t find right option). Is there from-the-box option for that? Is there any app for that? Should I change seacring keywords?


Ubuntu Dual Boot "Failed to get SU Permissions"

I followed the instructions on LifeHacker / the Ubuntu site. I got to the point where I have the Ubuntu Dual Boot app and have tried to make it install. The download proceeds without any problems, yet I then get the error:               Failed to get SU permissions      There's no prompt asking me to grant said permissions (as described in the docs) so I'm not really sure how to proceed. I installed the SuperUser app in the hope that it might help, but no cigar.


How can I remove traces of my phone ever being rooted?

I rooted my phone and then an update unrooted it. I described my story here . I am glad that the update unrooted it, I was also planning on doing it myself. What can I do to make sure that all traces of me having root access on the phone are erased? I'd like to do this, so that if I have to go in for warranty purposes, I don't have any problems. I'm guessing uninstalling z4root would be the first step. What else?


Is it enough to restore /data with ClockworkMod? (Maybe changing systems as well

I definitely don't want to restore cache files. Why would I want to restore system files as well? If I understood Izzy's answer here, as a normal user (not a system developer) all I need is to restore the /data folder, right? Should work when changing systems under it. As I understand, Titanium Backup is also not needed when using Nandroid/ClockworkMod. By "normal user" I mean that I'm not a developer.


Can I purchase apps from Android Market without installing them?

There's currently a promo on the top 10 applications, available at barrel- bottom prices. I'd like to purchase them but not install them just yet. My phone is low on internal storage and there's just not enough space to put some of the bigger ones. I can't even attempt to install some of them (yeah, it's that bad). I'm planning on purchasing another Android device in the near future, and those nifty apps will surely come in handy when this happens. Please don't suggest the usual circumvention methods of moving apps to SD, installing custom ROMs, removing unused applications, etc. These either won't work or have already been done.


Acer Iconia Tab A500 - Rooting & Honeycomb 3.2

I just bought a brand new Iconia Tab A500. I just unboxed it and it shall be charging for the next 14 hours :) While I wait for first booting it, I have a question on rooting with 3.2. The tablet comes with Honey 3.0, but I read that the 3.2 update is ready to be delivered OTA. But I absolutely want to root it!   1. Can I root the device after the OS upgrade?   2. Or should I root it first?   3. Or, does upgrade remove rooting and currently there's no [yet] rooting for HC3.2? Thank you


Spica i5700: How to downgrade from froyo 2.2 to eclair 2.1

I have a Spica i5700 with Froyo version of 2.2.2. I want to downgrade it to Eclair 2.1, because I find the screen often produces erratic movements such as auto-input to my password even if I am not inputting anything. It also auto-scrolls, even if I am not scrolling it.


Freeze on lockscreen if wifi or data enabled

I have an Acer Liquid E2 and since a few months I've got a lot of freezes everyday. It happens when the Wifi or Data is enabled and when the screen is off, I'm unable to switch it on, it stays off. Sometimes, it happens a few seconds after I unlock, the screen is frozen. It also happens when the Wifi or Data was enabled for a few minutes. I tried to change the wallpaper, I had a live wallpaper and when it freezes, the phone was blocked except this live wallaper. So I changed with a simple wallpaper, but it still freezes. If I receive a call, it doesn't ring too. But I can still ping my phone, this is weird. There's an exception, when I charge the battery, if the wifi is enabled or not, it doesn't freeze. So I tried a factory reset and flashing a custom rom but the problem is still here. Even after a clean wipe, with no installed apps, it freezes. If anyone has any idea. I don't know what to do except buying another phone, maybe. Thanks in advance.


What are the location based alarm applications available for Android?

I want to know what apps can sound an alarm depending on my location. Obviously it would be better if the battery consumption is low. I'd be happy if the application is free but wouldn't mind paying if it's working properly with not much battery consumption. Also please post (if you can) only applications that you've used. UPDATE: Sorry guys, I should have been more clear. The alarm I am looking for is something where I can set an alarm when I am in the bus/train and make it sound the alarm and wake me up before my stop.


Sync My Calendar with Outlook/Exchange 2010 using Kies messes up dates on Galaxy S II

I have a Samsung Galaxy S II running Gingerbread (2.3.5). I tried synchronizing My Calendar with Outlook/Exchange 2010 (Outlook running on Win7) using Kies (over USB). I started with a clean calendar on the phone and the Kies indeed transferred all the appointments and events to the phone, however there is a problem interpreting the dates. Any appointment taking place on a day of the month up to the 12th - the day of the month is interpreted as the month itself, and the month is interpreted as the day. Thus - March 9 becomes September 3, etc. Oddly enough, March 15 stays March 15. Any ideas what configuration needs to be corrected, and where? Thanks!


How can I notify my PC every time Android changes its IP?

I'd like to send an email or post to a server every time the IP address on the phone changes. This way, I can continue to VNC into the phone, even when the IP changes. Is there an App that would let me send out the IP address, or a bash script I could use?


where is a restricted user's home directory for Nexus 7 (2013 - JB 4.3)

**Background:** I have a rooted Google Nexus 7 (2013 - FLO) tablet, which I love. I have created 2 restricted user accounts for each of my kids. They both love Minecraft, and with restricted user accounts, they each get their own home directory, where their Minecraft worlds are stored. This is great for them, because they can't tamper with each other's worlds. :) Now that the phone is rooted, I would like to copy their worlds off old devices and into their account space or home directories. **Question:** Where is the home directory (or user account storage space) for _restricted_ accounts on the new Google Nexus 7 (2013), which is running JellyBean 4.3?


Connecting two android devices without a router

myself and a friend want to play a multiplayer game that only works on the local network, and in work, there is no open WiFi network that we can both connect. Is there anyway that we can link up both our phones with wifi to play the game, without an extra router? Maybe if I open the portable hotspot, it would work? Thanks


Change Kindle Fire HD device Locale (default currency symbol)?

I want to change my device Locale because some of my apps use my default Locale to determine what currency symbol to use when formatting money values. In Android 2.x on my old device, I'd just go to the main Settings -> Language and Keyboard Settings -> Locale but I can't find anything like that in my settings for 3.x or 4.x nor can I find anything even similar to that on my Kindle Fire or Kindle Fire HD. Any suggestions?


How to edit the "ME" contact?

On my Galaxy Nexus running (stock, non-rooted) ICS, there is a contact entry for "ME". This is different from the contact entry farther down the list with my actual name on it. And the contact for "ME" actually contains some incorrect information. Some non-existent email addresses, etc. I don't even know where these came from, as they aren't anywhere in my contacts lists nor in my G+ profile. When I try to edit "ME", it does not give me the option to modify the email addresses. And it also doesn't let me Join this contact with the other instance of myself. How can I edit this "ME" contact to show correct information? Or can I somehow delete it and choose a different contact to represent ME?


Huawei G700 keeps asking permission to use mobile data after WiFi disconnects

I recently bought a Huawei G700. It's a fairly new and uncommon device. It runs Android 4.2.1 in combination with Huawei's own Emotion UI When I have WiFi enabled and for some reason my Wifi disconnects (for example I go out of reach), my phone keeps asking me, each and every time, if it's allowed to use Mobile Data. if I don't answer, my mobile data does not connect thus I can't recieve any mails etc which is highly annoying. This is the exact error/popup message that I get: > Data connection change   >  WLAN is unavailable, try to connect to mobile network? I've googled this exact phrase, but I get 0 results.   How can I prevent my phone from asking if it's allowed to use mobile data?


CWM bypass md5 checking

Is there a way to bypass the md5 checking before restore in CWM? This is **not** an issue with an md5 mismatch (the solution to which can be easily found via google/search) The idea is that I am performing many restores (currently tinkering with some of the inner workings) and am not too concerned that the recovery has been altered/corrupted since it's probably been not too long since I last reflashed) and checking the md5sum takes up a fair amount of overhead (2x the read operations). It's not a huge deal but if anyone knows a solution please let me know!


unable to charge Google Nexus I9250

I am unable to charge my phone most of the times. When I connect my phone to the USB cable which is in turn connected to the computer or charger, most of the times (about 90 percent), I am unable to see the charging sign and battery discharges. However only in some special cases, in particular when I plug in the cable in the computer just after i press the power button, that too, selectively, the phone is able to charge. Also : After this problem, phone only connects in AC charging mode and not in USB mode. I brought this phone from another country so service centers here refuse to accept it. I just want to charge the phone as of now. EDIT : Today I found a new problem. After charging it to around fifty percent with an old computer, I just plugged it into the wall charger. It did show just a sign of initialization but did not continue. When I switched on the phone, the battery was reduced to 10 percent


Moto X Battery Question

I'm new to android and the Moto X. (iPhone 4s previously. don't judge.) I purchased my Moto X a couple days ago (2/15/14) and overall I'm very happy. The battery life has me concerned though. Last night before I went to bed I checked the battery and when I woke up I checked it again. I slept for about 6.5 hour and my phone died went from 63% to 47%. 16% for being idle for 6.5 hours seems like a lot to me. Previous phones would maybe lose a percent. Any thoughts or suggestions? ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/4hTZA.png) ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/1xazX.png) Not for sure what 'Android OS' includes it is pretty vague. It would be nice to see exactly what is causing the drain of 55%. Overall it says 17h 39m 3s on battery at the time of this post. I unplugged it around 2pm yesterday afternoon. Very light use of the evening and like I said 63% went to bed. ** Update ** Over the past hour or so I've been searching the web looking at screenshot similar to those above. 100% of them have 'Screen' as their highest percentage and 'Android OS' at a much lower percentage. I must have something turned on that is causing Android to use more CPU time? I'm running on AT&T with a KitKat 4.4 build. Still waiting for the 4.4.2 push.