How do I get Windows to allow transfers of Ogg Vorbis music files?

When transferring music to my phone, Windows stops any ogg vorbis files with a warning that the device may not support the format. If I'm copying them myself via Explorer, I can choose to continue, but other applications simply fail. I can trace those failures back to the Windows warning. The phone does support ogg vorbis audio, of course, but how do I permanently convince Windows of that? This has happened with other Android phones I've owned, too.


How do I disable faces on contacts?

On an older version contacts without images are a solid color. Now its a solid color with a blank face drawn on top of it. It's irritating. How can I disable it? I also would like to disable the face/color box next in the text message conversation. I'm using version 4.3


How to enable Wifi Access Point / Hotspot on my Moto Droid (2.2) without editing the Kernal or flashing the ROM?

I want to enable the Wifi Access Point (AP) functionality on my Moto Droid. I don't mind rooting but I'd like to do this without having to edit the kernel or having to flash the ROM. I have seen apps that enable wifi tethering but they require a netfilter enabled kernel. Is this possible? If it is, how do I get it done? Here are a few points I want to clarify because I anticipate several people telling me to use PDAnet, which is a great app that I love but does not fit my needs here...   1. I want to enable my Droid as a Wifi AP, not just tether via wifi. The point of this is that I want to be able to connect devices that are capable to connecting to wifi without having any client software on them.    2. PDAnet doesn't allow for wifi tethering at all.   3. Verizon does not offer Wifi AP service on the Droid 1.


Install usb_modeswitch

I'm working on a project which we use a Beaglebone Black that runs on Android. We need to use USB storages for data transfer. When I plug in a USB storage to Beaglebone it works well. But if I remove it (without going to settings and clicking unmount USB device) 'unsafely' and re-plug it, Android doesn't mount USB storage. It creates its folder in /dev/block/sd* but doesn't mount it to /storage/usb1 . So I tried to use dmesg command to findout what the problem is. And I think I find the source of the problem. dmesg says:               init: no such service 'usb_modeswitch'      I think my Android distribution doesn't have usb_modeswitch binary and because of that it can't re-mount USB storage. I searched the web and find this site . But I'm not a Linux guy and I was unable to create a binary for my Android. I think if I can create a binary and copy it to /system/xbin/ folder in my Beaglebone, It might work. But of course I might be terribly wrong :D If you can give me step - by - step instructions to create a usb_modeswitch binary, I'd be grateful.


Can Titanium Backup successfully backup and restore Google Authenticator between ROMs?

I have a rooted Nexus 5 running stock 4.4.2. I want to install another ROM such as PA4 or CM11 (also 4.4.x based), but I have about 5-odd items in my Google Authenticator install which are a pain to configure all over again on the 'new' device. Will using Titanium Backup to backup and restore Google Authenticator preserve the settings and tokens? I read somewhere that it doesn't work if you move between major versions of the OS and even though I'm moving from 4.4 to 4.4, I am changing the base ROM, so I'm not so sure. If anyone has tried this and hasn't been able to move GA over gracefully, I might just stick around with the stock ROM for a little while longer, because I only just got this phone a couple weeks ago.


Controlling the camera through phone keys

I am an android novice. My question is : Is there any free app to take pictures or videos using any phone key, like power or volume up/volume down, without touching the screen button? I checked the other answers here, but they talks about cyanogenmod or a paid app.


Backup app data without root and no micro USB port

How can I backup an app's data (i.e. Angry Birds scores and achievements) on my Nexus 7, running Android 4.2.2? My tablet is not rooted and my micro USB port is damaged, disallowing me to connect to the computer. Any suggestions?


I am always seen as online on Google Chat/Hangout

How can I make myself offline so that noone can see that I am available. I am unable to find this option after GTalk -> Hangout upgrade.


How can I root my Pandigital Novel 7" Tablet?

I have a Pandigital 7" that is updated as far as the firmware updates go. However, I do not have access the Android Market and I do not have root access. I am trying to install a SQL reader that I found on SlideMe.org and it says to update my ROM, but I have the most up-to-date firmware from the Pandigital Website. I also found a link for a firmware update Android Open Source Kit here: http://www.pandigital.net/?PageID=335 Does anybody know if this open source kit will give me root access?


Tripled video output in Android

I have a problem with video playing in Android. I have a Goophone i5c (mk6572) and I have flashed with a custom ROM. All work perfect except video playing. I have tried to install different apps to play video and I have discovered that in MXPlayer if I select to decode with H/W the video plays 3 times (the same as Android Gallery) but if I select S/W decode I can see the video perfectly. Can I force to play videos with S/W decodification in Android Gallery? I have tried to change values of `video.accelerate.hw` and `debug.sf.hw` in `build.prop` but it doesn't work. Here there is an example of this problem: ![Example](http://i.stack.imgur.com/jqdXt.jpg)   Example (click to enlarge) I have tried to reinstall Gallery app and it does not work. (Sorry if it is an off-topic question but I am desperate and I don't know what to do.)


Nexus 7 32GB - Cannot mount as a drive in Windows but USB cable still charges

I have tried this on multiple machines - my Nexus 7 doesn't actually mount in Windows no matter what I try. The USB cable works as I can see that the device is still charging - I've tried this with multiple USB cables on different computers and the problem persists (which would assume the problem is down to this tablet). When I place the USB cable into the device it charges but I cannot see a removable drive appear in 'My Computer' This ** definitely** worked before as I have already transferred a number of files to the device - anyone got any ideas of how to fix this? I am using the stock ROM from Google and is not rooted, MTP is checked in the USB computer connection.


Where does Google Now get its weather data?

What source/data provider does Google use for its weather data for Google Now (and other services)? I've checked its forecasts against weather.gov, weather.com, accuweather.com, wunderground.com, and weatherstreet.com and can't find one that matches for the same location. The reason I ask is because there have been multiple times that it's forecast is horribly wrong. Case in point: currently its forecast is 13 degrees F lower than the closest one of the others above.


galaxy s2 wont turn on just keeps popping up us cellular symbol than re does it again

My galaxy s2 charges normally but when I turn it on, it starts up and then just randomly keeps restarting. I have taken out the battery and it still does it. It also charges just fine when I just plug in my charger to my phone it shows up like it normally does with the battery and the dots under it. It was working just fine about 2 hours ago and now it wont load at all! How do I fix this?


How to find PHYS_OFFSET value for mkbootimg

As i was following instructions here. I found a problem that my `/proc/config.gz` does not contain `CONFIG_PHYS_OFFSET` setting. But my /proc/iomem contains `40000000-5bffffff : System RAM`.      What value i should use for `--base` argument of mkbootimg?   (I am guessing 0x40000000, but i maybe completely wrong)


Not all Google Apps in SuperNexus Rom on Galaxy S3

I installed the SuperNexus 2.0 Build 4 ROM on my Galaxy S3 (i9300) last weekend. I also installed the gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip to install the Google apps. However, that does not seem to have worked. I do not have YouTube or Google Maps. I do have Gmail however. How can I install the Google Maps and Youtube applications?


My apps status suddenly become "not installed on the phone", even the google play store!

I have been searching online for problem similar to my case but unfortunately didn't manage to find any solution to my case. ### INFO               Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100T     droid version 4.03      ### STORY I didn't do anything, never took out the SD card, or rooting or factory reset whatsoever all this time and my phone was working fine. But then today suddenly when I reached out for my phone to read one whatsapp message, some kind of error message shown up and need me to close it I think. I can't really remember what its saying, not just for whatsapp but along with several other apps. Then I restarted my phone, and found in my home screen several shortcut icons missing, some are still there but with android logo. So I went to the main menu and noticed all the apps are there but it became gray colored with the same icon (Android with SD text on right corner). When I pressed the app a message saying the app is not installed on the phone. Another important thing is that I am unable to locate the google play store anywhere, even under the _Setting->Apps->All._ Actually, I can't find all the missing applications -- though in main menu I saw the gray colored play store icon (not google play but play store) I don't think the SD card is the problem since my music and images are still there just fine, not to mention a few games apps still working fine even though they are also stored in SD. **edit:** Just now I tried to access google play store with internet browser on phone and tried to download the missing apps again but I can't, it gives the message `your device already has this item.` Even if I want to un-install the missing apps, I can't because I cannot locate them under _Settings->Apps->All_. ### QUESTION What do I need to do to fix this problem? I really have no idea since I am one that never really follows up with tech development of mobile phone, just take it and use it for granted.


How can I prevent my Desire HDs battery from draining overnight?

I've recently got the new HTC Desire HD, which has a poor battery to start with (1230 mAh), but in the last two weeks I've had several nights waking up with a dead battery. The first few nights, I suspect that wifi was still running and by default the radio didn't go to sleep when it's idle (changed that). I reduced syncing frequencies for most services to once a day, so that can hardly be the problem. When looking at the battery usage reports, it's mostly the huge screen draining the battery, but that's turned off at night. Last night I turned off any data connection and went to bed with 90% battery and woke up with a dead one. So what on earth is crashing my battery so quickly? Does anyone have any suggestions other than the no-brainers mentioned here.


MMS text messages not sending after installing cyanogenMod 4.2.2 on my sg2

Forgive me, I am new to this as you can tell. I recently installed the nightly 26 update to cyanogenMod and now I can not send or receive media text messages. I know it has something to do with the vpn, what vpn setting do I need to use, I am using Verizon pre paid on my Sprint GS2.


Find-and-Replace on contacts

Is thee any way to perform a find-and-replace in contacts? I want replace a letter with another one in all contacts texts. (My device is an Xperia Mini Pro Android 4.0)


Using another name on the e-mail address of a contact

Is it possible to use another name for e-mail addresses of a specific contact? E.g. I prefer my phone contacts to have their names in greek, but when I send them e-mails I would like to have their names in english in case a foreign recipient is also included in the e-mail.


I have Android 4.1.2 installed on my phone, which is not rooted. It's stock Android (I'm not sure if 100.00% stock though). This is the first Software Update notification that I have ever received. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/T5pRj.png) Whenever I click it, I get the "Unfortunately, Software Update has stopped" message and the app closes. I tried opening it from Settings, but the same behavior. How do I apply the update, if it's actually available? Or if that's not possible, how do I remove this notification? Is the phone maker/vendor responsible for this error? This is my first Android phone. Any help please?


How do I enable birthday reminders or view birthdays as events in Calendar on Nexus 4

Simple problem: I forget the birthdays of my friends. I have the dates saved in my contacts (CardDAV-Sync address book) and can view them with the People app. I have not found a way to set up an alert or reminder, though. Alternatively I'd like to see them as events in Calendar. I would hope there is some option in the stock Android 4.3 of my Nexus 4 to configure this, but if it is not possible, do you know of a simple reminder app _that does not ask for full internet access_? Thanks in advance.


Does the 4.4.1 update improve 3rd-party camera apps or are the enhancements just to the stock camera app?

The new minor update to Kit Kat is apparently all about improvements to the camera on the Nexus 5. The official Nexus G+ page says: > It improves the camera with faster focusing, especially in low light, faster > white balancing, for truer colors, the ability to pinch-zoom the viewfinder > in HDR+ mode and less shutter lag. Will I see these improvements when I use a third-party camera app, or do they only affect the official camera app that Google ships with the OS?


Would it be possible to use the SD card as the root filesystem

This may sound stupid to someone who knows more about Android, but I don't and it it has been bugging me for some time now. Since Android is at its core a Linux system, **shouldn't it be possible to directly boot from a different storage device** (like the SD card) the same way I can boot my computer from a thumbdrive? This would (in theory) enable the to use a (big) SD card as system memory instead of the (in my case, which is a Wildfire S) ridiculously small real system memory. So, is this possible? If yes: How? And are there links/howtos? If no: Why? Which meachanisms prevent that from happening? Or has just nobody tried to do it?


JellyBlast ROM on Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360L

I have a Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360L, and I wanted to install a new ROM, JellyBlast. The only problem is the download link is broken. I searched all over google for the download, but all the links are broken. Where can I get the download? (Does it still exist? If not, what are some Jellybean themed ROMs I can get?)


How to enter password for decrypt without system keyboard on android

I was trying to release some internal memory on my CUBOT GT-99, so I started disabling some system apps using one rooted app. One of apps I was disabled is system keyboard because I don’t use it beside Swift Keyborad. I was totaly forget that I use system keyboard whan I turn on my phone, becouse I encrypt my phone, so I need system keyboard to enter the password. Now phone ask me for decrypting password but don’t show me the keyboard, so I can’t enter password and can’t system run. One of my idea is to use Android SDK, if there's some tool or something (?) to use PC Keyboard instead of disabled system keyboard (I don’t know anything about Android SDK). If there is no other option I'm ready to do hard reset, but I don't know how to do this in this situation. Please can someone give me any other idea and tutor how to solve this.


"Show only contacts with phone number" - Filter missing in Android 4

The stock contacts app of Android 2.3. _(and older versions)_ had a filter that displays only contacts with a phone number, accessible under `Menu -> Display Options -> Only contacts with phones`. This seems to be gone in android 4. The other display options moved to `Menu -> Settings`, but this one is missing. It's also not under `Menu -> Contacts to display`. Does anybody know if this option still exists and where it is if thats the case?


Error when upgrading Android 4.3 to 4.4.2 on Nexus 7 (2013) tablet

I have a brand new Google Nexus 7 (2013) LTE tablet and first thing I did, was to check if there is any sys update for my device. It was. System reported that 4.3 --> 4.4.2 update is ready to download and install. However, after updating and hitting button to install, I got `Error` message and a droid lying icon. After this my tablet has restarted and reverted back to 4.3. The strangest part is, that I can't repeat (try to install again), because now my tablet claims, that it is up to date, though it still carries factory 4.3 system version on-board. Is there any known reason for this behavior (not able to upgrade and then to even re-download update)? Is there any solution to this problem, except:   * waiting for 4.4.3 or   * manually updating using images? I am a rather beginner to the Android system, so terms like _sideload_ or _update radio/baseband from .84 to .97_ says quite nothing to me! :[ **EDIT** : I read about this (not being able to OTA-upgrate to 4.4.2), but the strange thing is, that most of these sources talks about **59,1 MB** upgrade image, while mine was **253,9 MB** (five times bigger). **EDIT** : I have cleared _Google Services Framework_ cache and data, as suggested by _dotVezz_ in a comment and then I was able to restart download & upgrade to 4.4.2 process. Second attempt ended with success (system upgrated to 4.4.2), so my previous experience seems to be a one-time problem.


Increase internal storage of android device

I have 178MB on internal storage and I'm out of space, currently I have installed CM 10.1 and I want to know what choices do I have to get more space to install new applications, removing applications is not an option and deleting junk files either. I count with a 2gb sd card and I have heard that switching sd with phone internal storage is possible. What tool do you recommend?


OpenVPN on Android 4.4 not working

I'm running CyanogenMod 11 unofficial ROM and I can't seem to get VPN working. I've tried different OpenVPN clients. All of them connect to the server, but there is no traffic; the connection just gets stuck. The VPN servers work fine on laptop and older android versions. Has anybody experienced a similar issue and what would be a workaround? P.S: I've also tried PPTP and L2TP connections. Same issue. Connect but won't work.


Stop Google Now from opening when I change orientation

With Google Now activated on my tablet, whenever I change from portrait to landscape view Google Now opens and prompts me to speak but I didn't say anything to prompt it nor did I press any button. I looked in settings, but I don't understand how to stop this behavior. Any idea how I can still this from happening?


DEFY use wireless tether error message No Access Control!!

My machine is motorola Defy I can turn on the Wireless Tether to share network to my Nitendon 3DS but I can't use Access control to define who is using my network It give me a message that mention No Access Control caution how to fix it??


Forcing Nexus 5 to charge wirelessly even when USB device connected

Is there some method to make wireless charging take priority over wired (USB) charging? I have a device that has to be plugged in to the micro-USB port of the Nexus, and it is preventing wireless charging from occurring. The device only draws power from the USB, but still wireless charging stops the moment it is plugged in. Google has not been helpful so far. There seem to be other phones whose wired charging stops when placed on a wireless charger, but apparently not the Nexus (nor have I been able to find a user's manual which states which one takes priority). There doesn't seem to be any visible setting in Android. Any clues? Maybe some App which can set the charging priority? Completely disabling USB charging is also fine, as long as the USB can still supply power to connected devices (rooting is not an option).


Can I send / retrieve MMS messages via WiFi?

Is it possible to send / retrieve MMS messages via WiFi or is it mandatory to be connected to my provider via the mobile data connection? If a user has an active WiFi connection, what happens when there's an incoming MMS?


Galaxy tab 2 7.0 OTG issue

My galaxy tab 2 suddenly stopped working and it wont charge or turn on. I removed the back cover , disconnected the battery and connected again. Left it charge on a usb of pc and was able to recover it. But now OTG is not working but when connected to pc with data cable it works fine. I also did a firmware upgrade using Samsung kies but still only the OTG is not working. I am sure that the otg cable is fine. Can any one tell me if it is software issue or hardware issue? Is there any solution to this problem?


Reorder groups in Android Go Contacts Ex

In that app, when I create a new group, it goes to bottom of the list. Is there a way to reorder groups after they are created?


Is there any way to check the phone before buying a new device

My friend is buying xperia Z1. The actual price of the phone is around 40000 INR but he is getting it around 25000 INR. It has 1 year seller warranty with all accessories.He said the phone is imported. I dont understand why the price is so low. The software bug can be fixed. But I am concerned about the hardware issues. Any idea on how to check whether the chipsets were original. I planned to run a benchmark tool after he gets the phone. Also to check the service menu. Any other ideas to check? Also I have the doubt on benchmark tool. Will it read the hardware correctly or it just read the phone name and based on it, it will produce the specs from the database? **What i fear is the clone models. I heard about them but I didnt get any chance to see them. Is it difficult to separate clone from the original.** Thanks in advance.


Permission Request for account <name>@gmail.com

Starting tonight, I started getting notifications that read "Permission requested for account @gmail.com". When I click and hold to go to App Info, it disappears and nothing comes up. When I click on it, it reads: > These apps want access to your Google account from now on: > >   * com.lge.hiddenmenu >   * LGInstallService >   * Widevine Keybox Test >   * LGSetupWizard >   * LG MLT >   * PC Suite Service >   * Settings >   * com.lge.lockscreen >   * SystemBackupService >   * com.android.providers.settings >   * Google Backup Transport >   * LGSystemServer >   * Task Manager >   * Android System >   * Font Server >   * Key Chain >   * Input Devices >   * Aspect ratio correction >   * Camera Test >   * Shutdown Monitor >   * Home selector >   * com.lge.internal >   * LGATCMD Service >   * Wise Screen > > > They are requesting permission to:   >  Android Services I click on No Thanks, and it comes back an hour later. I don't want to allow access, because I have no idea who is requesting it. **How can I get rid of this forever, without giving access to those services that I don't use? Or is it actually required somehow?** It's an LG Optimus G phone, rooted with stock ROM.


Move to SD card not enabled in Sony Xperia M

HI i have a sony xperia M Mobile. I'm trying to move downloaded apps to SD card. For that first i installed android sdk in my pc and connected my Device in USB debugging mode. Later i started adb and changed the installed location to external card by using `pm set-intall-location 2` No errors are shown here. But after disconnecting the usb i still can't find move to SD tab in my device for any of the downloaded apps. After setting adb i viewed adb devices i saw the devices list there is only one device connected with some name. I assumed it as my device as there are no other devices connected but how can i know that it is my device only. My device is not rooted


unable to access my Asus fonepad7 tablet from laptop via bluetooth

I enabled bluetooth on my laptop having Ubuntu 13.04 & also on my Asus fonepad7 tablet. I tried to access my tablet from laptop but couldn't do. I went to "setup new device" on my laptop using bluetooth icon. There I selected my tablet. It messaged as shown below: ![set up](http://i.stack.imgur.com/rjCju.png) In laptop, when I selected "send files to device" under bluetooth icon, I successfully transferred a file from laptop to tablet. But in laptop, under bluetooth icon, if I select "browse files on device", then it fails as shown below: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/U8Vmm.png) Please say how to set up so that both devices (laptop & tablet) can be accessed from the other via bluetooth.


How to insert "blank character" in Whatsapp?

There is a blank character (kind of box) which can be used in Whatsapp to set Blank Status or to send Blank Messages. Does anyone know how to create/type or find that character? Thanks!


Update heavly customized but stock rom Nexus 5 keeping data?

I have a **Google Nexus 5** with **Stock** Rom **4.4.2** and:   1. Unlocked boot-loader   2. Custom recovery (TWRP)   3. Custom kernel (franco)   4. Root   5. X-posed framework What is the **best** method to upgrade to the upcoming version 4.4.3*, **keeping data**? Please answer with a step-by-step guide, possibly referring to this configuration (like: _disable #5, revert #3 and #2 to stock, don't use OTA but this package from here, etc..._ ) Would be great to have technical explanation for each step, to make this Q&A useful for any 4.4.x-to-4.4.y Android upgrade. Thank you. *look at first comment


How to extract GPS data from my phone

I am a database programmer, and I want to learn about geospatial pattern matching by using the gps data from my phone. I would like to install an app that uploads a record about the location of my phone every few seconds - to somewhere - pardon my ignorance as I am not a mobile platform developer. Presumably I can point the uploading process to some sort of a listening process on an Amazon AWS machine, where I can install a database and then analyze the data. Is there any android application that I can install that would allow me to do this? By using an app, I can ask some friends to do the same so that I can then analyze data from multiple devices. Whats the best approach for this type of task?


How to disable double tap for page-home on Samsung Galaxy S2?

After wondering and getting annoyed by my phone sometimes just jumping to the beginning of a web Page, I finally found out that it's a new Feature of the internet browser. Double tapping on the top of the phone jumps to the top of a web page. How can i disable this? I'm using Samsung Galaxy S2 running ICS 4.0.3.


switch off sound effects, when headphones are connected to phone

When I use headphones, music is only in headphones, but info sound(ie when I get email our IM message) is playing to phone dynamics. How to change this behaviour? Phone is Galaxy S plus.


Does Android 2.2 log digits dialed during a call, and if so, how can I clear this log?

Some voice jails that I call require me to enter a password. Are the digits I type while a call is active logged (as call dialing is), and if so, how can I remove them from the log? As you might guess, I want to keep any passwords out of persistent storage.


Android ICS spell checker does not know how to spell (English)?

English (United Kingdom) is set as the system language and regardless of whether I set the Android spell checker to use the system language or "English" it just doesn't know how to spell. Almost everything is underlined in red! Basically, the spelling dictionary (which should be built in to Android 4) appears to be empty? The same goes for French (I have not tried the other languages). How do I correct this? I have not seen these Android spelling dictionaries available for download anywhere. This does appear to be the same as the Android completion dictionary - which appears above the keyboard as you type; suggesting possible words. The only suggestions that show are names from my Contacts List! (I have later realised that "fox" in the example below would seem to be part of a name in my Contacts List!) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/7X3WQ.png) I mentioned in the comments below that I have installed the Hacker's keyboard. Together with this I have also installed the (Hacker's) English Completion Dictionary \- this works great, but only with the Hacker's keyboard and only in portrait mode (I don't really have enough room in landscape). Could this break Android's own spell checking dictionaries?!


Can the game "asphalt8" be played on iOS and Android together?

I have an iPhone and my friend has an Android device. When we try to play "asphalt8" on wi fi, we can't get the app to connect with each other. If he creates a room, my device doesn't show it, and vice-versa. Can this game be played on iOS and Android together?


How to download and INSTALL apps in the memory card? (and not the phone memory)

How to download and INSTALL apps in the SD memory card? (and not the phone memory known as Device Storage) Since when I download something on Aptoide it says that my memory is full. The fact is, my device storage memory is full but my SD memory card is empty. I have an Android based Samsung Galaxy.


My app list on a new phone

I would like to buy a new phone, and don't want to install my currently used apps one by one on it. Is there a way to automatically restore my apps on the new phone?


Galaxy S2 device memory filled

I have a Galaxy S2 (4.1.2), with 2 GB for app storage, and 16 GB of storage. I have no external SD card and no desire to buy one. The 2 GB app storage is now almost filled, and I can't find a way to move apps to the 16GB internal storage. My internal storage is almost empty, but I simply can't utilize it. The move app to SD option does not work because the internal storage is not recognized as SD. How can I deal with this?


what does "flash recovery" mean?

In the instructions for ClockworkMod Recovery for Galaxy S i9000, there is: > Step 2. Flash Recovery. I don't understand what this means. Which recovery to flash? How to do this? (With a USB cable, or it can be done by some manipulation with the phone alone, without connecting it to another computer?)


How to display touch points on screen

My Galaxy Note with stock ROM had an option via `Settings > Developer > Show touch points` (or something like that). Now, I updated to CyanogenMod, based on Android 4.3 but I can't find an option similar to that anywhere. My screen was damaged once. Since then, I needed to see the detected touch points on screen at all times, so I can see when the touchscreen gets stuck. Is there an option (or even an app) for that? I Googled around and looked at the Play Store, but only found multi-touch tester apps. I need something that shows the touch points at all times and in all apps.


Connecting android tablet as testing device

I have a problem related to connectivity between my desktop (Windows) and tablet (Android 4.1). I bought a new device (Colorovo City Tab Vision 7) and now I want to use it for testing of my applications, because emulation of android is very slow on my computer, although I forced it to create snapshot every run. I have downloaded SDK with Google drivers and also some unofficial drivers I found on web. When I connect my device, it first appears 'Other device' (label is CTVision7) and it's marked as unknown. I tried to install drivers (Google) for it, but windows said that they aren't suitable for my device, as it's not able to find them in specified directory. After these attempts I tried unofficial drivers. Their installation worked and now my device appears as Android phone, what seems to be good. But when I run `adb devices` or launch application in eclipse, there's no avaible device. I have turned USB debugging on, so it should work. Am I missing some step to make my device avaible for debugging, or are my drivers wrong? Is there any way to get drivers which surely work?


How can I make files available to a restricted profile?

For example I have an emulator and I want the restricted profile to have access to the ROM directory but it seems like the restricted profile has it's own directory structure separate from admin. I foresee similar problems with any side loaded media like video, audio, eBooks, etc.


Possible to backup an android by just copying all the files?

Is it possible to backup an android by just copying all the files onto a PC? Is it really necessary to use a backup program? I just dragged and dropped all the files from my android internal storage, and they appear to be all there. The question is whether they can actually be used if I need to restore something. Seems like everywhere I look there are programs to archive everything into one backup file, and then save the backup file on a cloud or you copy it to your PC. Is this really necessary? Is it possible to get by just copying all the files?


Do running applications and background processes have any effects on Power Consumption?

I need some help with android applications: Do running applications and background processes have any effects on Power Consumption of the Battery (running down so fast)?


Cant flash any new firmware - Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet with CWM

I have problem with my Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet. One day it just stopped working and get stuck on Lenovo logo on start. I tried to use recovery mod (pushing VOL UP several times during start), it says that it cant mount /cache directory. I tried Wipe cache and Factory reset options, non worked, still same problem. So I googled and found, that I am not the only one with this problem. I found and read this http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=2318140 and then this http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745450 and flashed CWM on partition 6, so now I have CWM-based Recovery (v6.0.1.2). I downloaded CyanogenMod (CM10 Alpha 0.8.1), copied to my SD Card (formated as FAT32) and tried Install zip from sdcard -> Choose zip from external sdcard. But I get E: Cant mount /extern_sd/ and I am stuck. Tried to google this, but I found only alternative recovery mod (TWRP), but it cant be used for my device (at least I think so, since Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet is not listed in supported devices list). Can you give me any pointers what to do next? I am kinda lost now


my tab nero nearly worked a week, then the wifi stopped connecting, any idea why?

it plays you tube and updates certain photo accounts but wont let me post anything new. I've tried restarting the whole thing, letting it die, "forgetting" a WiFi network, re-joining said network & nothing has worked. the little WiFi triangle thing has to arrows in it, one pointing up, and one pointing down.


MS Access database integration

Do you know about any app that i can use to read and write MS Access based databases on android? The reason i want to do this is because in my company i was asked to create the necessary infrastructure so our technician can edit our repair database from a tablet that is to be bought, and Android tablets, not only offer a lot more options, because it's Android and we know it... but they are way cheaper than any windows 8 or windows RT tablet, and this is inclining my bosses to go for Android, but to go for Android, they must make sure it works, and for that, I must work on it and show them it works... What i need to do is not only use the form and create new entries for the table, i need to edit the tables, so my co-worker doesn't nag me every time he has to add a new component to the database. I can consider converting the existing database to an SQL database and actually that would be great if i could include it in the company's website. But i can only do that if it doesn't cause any data loss of the oldest entries on the table... Thank you for your time :)


How do I Change the Font Text Style in Sony Experia M without rooting phone?

I want to change the default font style on **Sony xperia M** without rooting my phone. How do I do this?


"Low on space" message, but nothing appears full

GalaxyS (SGH-I897), running Android 4.0.4 ## Short problem description I keep getting "Low on Space: Phone storage space is getting low" error in my notifications bar, but neither the SD card nor the phone appears to be close to full. ## More Details Please see below for screenshots showing the error, and also showing that both internal storage and SD card storage have plenty of space. Nonetheless, this error notification has been persistent for 2 weeks, and sometimes I even get an error when using gmail that says it can't sync because there isn't enough space. This similar thread recommends the tool DiskUsage, which I installed, but the numbers reported by it match the numbers in the screenshots below. Is there some other storage device besides internal storage or the SD card that I should be looking at? Maybe a subsection of the internal storage? How can I fix this? ## Error Itself: ![Error Itself](http://i.imgur.com/DOQBZsl.png) ## Internal Storage, 1.4G Free: ![](http://i.imgur.com/WbIqIXT.png) ## SD Card, 7.5G Free: ![](http://i.imgur.com/0nxD7Vb.png)


I want to change the email where my pictures go to

When I take pictures with my Samsung, it automatically uploads my pictures to my email account. I want to change my email account, so that the photos get uploaded to a different account. How do I do this?


Huawei Ascend Y210d Firmware Damaged While Rooting

I am having a _Huawei Ascend Y210D_ , which got damaged when I updated the firmware. But updating is not possible, so for that I have rooted my phone with _kingo root_ and downloaded an root explorer. With the help of _root explorer_ I replaced one system folder called `bin`. At that time my phone got restarted, and after restart the phone is not opening; just flashing an white screen and after that _Android system recovery <3e>_ is open. So in that I have tried some SD card update files in `.zip` format, but it shows an error `E: signature verification failed, installation aborted`. Can anyone help me please?


How to play video on mobile browser's webpage WHILE ON the webpage?

On any browser I try, even with SkyFire 4.0 and Flash, when I play a video on a webpage, what happens is the video is actually played by another program(Moboplayer, SkyFire's client, HTML5 browser video player, etc.). What I want to do is play a video and watch it streaming while still being able to: 1.Move the webpage around, scroll, navigate, select other buttons, radio boxes, hyperlinks, etc. 2.Be able to have Flash run other streaming media, such as top-bar Flash ads, flash games in the manner described above, etc. 3.Access webpages more like they're intended and viewed on a non-mobile targeted site, but through a mobile device and browser. Here's a picture to illustrate what I mean crystal clearly: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/nmo15.jpg) What I want to know is what the problem is here: 1.Is it the way the browsers are programmed/configured? 2.Can't a browser app developed for Android/iOS/Windows Phone/Symbian/etc. (theoretically) be used identically with touch gesturization like if with a keyboard(such as pressing articulate little buttons, scrolling iFrames properly, running Flash runtime). In other words, is it possible for Flash to run like it does on Windows on Android? Why and why not? PS: The problem is that on my device I can't find any tricks to get this done right, and I'm very limited with Flash video playback in this manner(and Flash altogether). **Just to clarify, no, I'm not unaware of the YouTube app. What I want to do is all of the aforementioned tasks (video streaming, viewing Flash ads/animation, etc.) right from a single webpage which the .swf data lies upon(no "transferring" of data to other programs and leaving the webpage).**


How does the Motorola Razr D3's alarm clock work when phone is off?

I have a Motorola Razr D3. I see that when the phone is turned off, the alarm clock still works. The device is started by the alarm software. I would like to replicate this functionally in a program that I'm developing, and I would know how it works. :) ![Starting android](http://i.stack.imgur.com/szHp2m.jpg) ![the bottom menu activated](http://i.stack.imgur.com/JEfxum.jpg) ![alarm is working](http://i.stack.imgur.com/kgkdWm.jpg) ![alarm is working2 \(close up\)](http://i.stack.imgur.com/FR3cCm.jpg)


Take Pictures Via ADB

Hi I need to take pictures via adb but do it secretly in the background or with a quick popup. I need this because im making an app but its API dosent let you take a picture with the camera when the app is in the background but I can run adb commands. I have already seen: `am start -a android.media.action.IMAGE_CAPTURE`


Is there a way to find out if a given app supports GCM (like APNS)?

Is there a way to find out if a given app supports GCM (Google Cloud Messaging)? (GCM is Google's version of APNS.)


Where to find the Kernel Source code for my Samsung Epic 4g device?

I'm trying to recompile a module for my Android device (I'm pretty new to both kernel level stuff and android stuff) I have an Epic 4G CM9 with a Kernel 2.6.35.7-g502e35e, pinky-ghost@cyyanogenmod#1 I've found out that to create a module I need the source code for the Kernel of my device. Initially I went to kernel-epicmtd, but I discovered that this was the wrong place, since they are using kernel 3.x.x. I am now going through the cm-kernel, but I noticed that for kernel 2.6.35 there are 3 different branches. So my question is how do I go about finding the kernel source that I need? and if I pulled the config files from any phone with the same kernel version, would it work?


How to get the camera's auto white balance to work on a Nexus 4

I've been taking pictures with a Nexus 4 for a few days now, and noticed that the colors are off on many pictures. Finally today, I decided to do a Nexus 4 vs. iPhone comparison, with the same scenes, and it seems to me that:   1. The auto white balance on the Nexus 4 / Android 4.2 isn't always working; in particular, with incandescent lights, in Auto mode, at times whites are greenish. Forcing the incandescent light mode fixes this.   2. In all cases (incandescent or fluorescent, Auto mode or correct mode specified), the image lacks contrasts: whites are grayish and dark areas lack details. Just walking around with a Nexus 4 and an iPhone while pointing are things around makes this very clear. Is there a way to improve this, or should I just resign myself to the iPhone camera (lens, sensor, DSP, software?) being overall better than the of the Nexus 4? (And my apologies if this sounds a bit provocative, as I seriously hope this is not the case!)


How to take a picture and uploading it with a comment to Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter?

I am coming from the iPhone, and there was using an app called Camera+, which worked well for my workflow. On Android, I am now looking for a way to:   1. On the go, _take pictures_ , and store them somewhere. (I don't care where they are stored, they could very well be in a private store specific to the app.)   2. Allow me to go through the picture I took, delete the one I don't like, and for the others, _enter a description_ , and upload them to a combination of Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter. I want to just enter the description _once_ , click on checkboxes for Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter to select where the picture will go. I could do this with the standard Camera/Gallery, with the Flickr and Facebook apps installed, but it requires way to many steps. I'm looking for something simple, that allows for a fast workflow, not for an editing workhouse. Is there any solution out there that would allow me to do this?


Android 4.0 - cannot set preferred network type

I want to change the preferred network type from the current setting of 'unknown'. I go into the tablet using the *#....access and it lets me see all the various info sections. When i go into Tablet Info I can see that the network type is 'unknown', so i go to change it to access the options for the network types (wcdma, gsm, etc), see what i want (which is WCDMA Preferred) but when i click on it, it just goes back to showing 'unknown'. Can anyone help me understand why and what i need to do so that the preferred type stays locked in? Thanks David


How to get root back after OTA update

When I updated to Android 4.1.2 on my Galaxy Nexus, I lost root. Everything is still there, but the permissions on `system/bin/su` no longer include the `setuid` bit, which prevents `su` from working. I don't want to go through the whole re-rooting process if possible since I used root to re-lock the bootloader and unlocking it without root will wipe the entire phone, including `/storage/sdcard0`. As far as I can tell, the only thing I need to do to get root back is to fix the permissions of `su`. How should I do this? Of possible relevance:   * I'm using the stock ROM.   * The phone is the international GSM version.   * I tried to get into recovery and got an android with a red exclamation mark. Is this due to the bootloader being locked or is it a different problem?   * Since the update and losing root, a process called `system_service` has frequently started comsuming 100% of my CPU and slowing my phone to a crawl, forcing me to reboot.


Why do i have the greek language in online programs while my phone is in english

My Android phone is in English, as are all my apps. however if I go online with it to a.e.google play the language changes to greek in the browser (parts are in English parts are in greek. I am just visiting Greece for a longer period, I cant read that language and don't want it. How can I keep my preferred language; english


Save Applications to SD Card

I recently purchased an LG Optimus F6 Android phone. Apparently it only has just over 1GB of internal storage, and after having installed just a few apps during a lunch break, the phone was already out of memory within 24 hours. I purchased a 64GB SD card, inserted it, and formatted it. The `Storage` pane accessed through `Settings` shows the 64GB free memory as does the file browser on my laptop when I plug it in. I have managed to get the phone to save some pictures to this location, but when I try to install even a 1MB wallpaper from the Play Store, I get an `insufficient storage memory` error. I can't figure out how to make the phone utilize the SD memory card for apps... is it not possible? To make things more weird, I have used a memory cleaning app to delete junk files, but even after it says that it freed up almost 300MB, the phone still reports insufficient storage for my 1MB wallpaper and other 2MB app I need to install. I tried restarting it.


Lost access to internal and external sd card because modified vold.fstab

I just bought a copy of Samsung Galaxy S4, rooted it using framaroot, installed busybox. Then i modified the vold.fstab because the internal sd card size only 1.8gb and i want my 16gb external card become the internal sd card, after i reboot my device some of my downloaded apps was lost and i can't open play store then i open file manager its empty. So i go to recovery mode and factory reset and nothing happening, i still cant access my sd cards. The two sd card are accessable in recovery mode so i moved my external sd card to my another samsung device and downloaded cynanogen custom rom and gapps then i moved the external sd card back, i go to recovery mode and tried to install the custom rom but it failed. I have also tried using android commander in my windows pc but it didn't work either because it says i have no root acces. Now i have no idea what to do, can someone please help me solve my problem if anyone can i appriciated it. Thank you....


Can you fully remove Google system apps from Android including the Play Store updates?

Believe it or not, but I want to remove a few Google Apps which I have no use for and want to free up space, resources and mobile data usage by not having them on my phone at all. These include: Google Currents Google Play Music Google Play Movies Google Play Newsstand Google Keyboard Google+ I have ‘uninstalled’ them via the Play Store, but they still appear in my ‘Installed’ items in ‘My apps’ in the Play Store and instead of ‘UPDATE' and ‘UNINSTALL’ for any other app in my ‘Installed’ list, they stubbornly remain and only have ‘OPEN’ AND ‘UPDATE’ options. Also going in the ‘All’ list in ‘My Apps’, all these apps are also different from other ones, where unlike other locally uninstalled apps that have their payment status (‘FREE’ or ‘PURCHASED’) and a ‘X’ at the top to remove it from your Google Account entirely, these Google Apps that I don’t want on my Android and want to be completely optional for my Android experience, only have an ‘UPDATE’ and no X up the top of their listing. I don’t mind them remaining on the Google Account if Google insists on this, but I just want listings to ‘update’ them in my Google Play updates list to be removed, given this is Google basically forcing me to reinstall them against my will. Is there a way to do this? I’m on stock 4.3 Gnex.


Detailed description for GpsSetup2 on Samsung Galaxy S available?

Is there a detailed description available for all the settings in GpsSetup2 (which can be opened by dialing `*#*#1472365#*#*`)?


Can Asus Nexus 7 WiFi support a Huawei E3276 4G usb dongle SIM holder to achieve telephone functionality?

I could connect (with an usb adapter) a Huawei usb dongle that I normally use with my laptop computer and contains a SIM card for mobile internet and phone functions like SMS and phonecalls, but it doesn't seem that android (4.4.4) with my Asus Nexus 7 WiFi edition recognizes the device. Can it be done, or should I investigate other ways to enable mobile internet and telephony for my Asus Nexus 7? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/fzW0H.jpg) ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/UmtIf.jpg)


Scrolling behaviour for apps (in general)

I have a HTC Desire and I've realised there appears to be, for most apps (in general) 3 types of scrolling.   1. Drag/pull with finger and the contents scrolls (slowly) depending on how much you've moved your finger   2. 'Flick' your finger across the screen and the content scrolls (relatively fast) and slows down towards the end   3. "Do something" and the contents scrolls insanely fast - usually goes to the end of the content... My question is what is what do I do to 'activate' #3? Reason is, every now and then I somehow activate #3 (often when I don't want it) which makes it very annoying. But sometimes I do want to scroll insanely fast right to the bottom/top of the list/page but end up just flicking multiple times (very annoying again). Would be nice to be able to control/choose which scroll type I need.


What does converting the DBs in Titanium Backup do?

In Titanium Backup, I was exploring the batch actions available and somewhere down the list, under "Manipulate Data" category, there is:   * Convert DB to Rollback Journal Mode (works on all ROMs)   * Convert DBs to WAL mode (faster, slightly bigger, Android 2.3+ only) What do these things mean? And what benefit does each have? For context, I am using Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich.


Can I get the email app to only download email headers -- and get bodies on demand? This is for an MS Exchange based email service. I have a Nexus One. The email app works fine, but the volume of email I get for work is huge and although I need to see all the subject lines, I rarely need to read the full email when I'm not at work. How can I get the email app to just download headers? Alternatively, is there another email app in the Market I could use for this? I have Android version 2.2.1


Is it possible to have a phone without a voice plan?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I receive phone calls through WiFi on an Android phone? I have an unlocked Nexus One. I barely use the voice function, mostly just use data. However, I'd like to have the voice function just in case. Is it possible to use something else (possibly VOIPish) to replace the voice plan that I am currently paying? Perhaps Skype, or Google Voice or something else. Has anyone had an experience with this? Thanks


Can't download ePub with Aldiko

Recently I received via email an `.epub` file (eBook). When I try to download it I get an error message that says "Aucune application ne peux afficher la pièce jointe" (no application can show the attached file). There was a short time I don't read on my Android phone, so when I have the first error message I have uninstalled and reinstalled the Aldiko app. But my phone still tells me with "Aucune application ne peux afficher la pièce jointe" (no application can show the attached file). Has anyone had the same problem? Does anyone have a resolution?


Turn On a Nexus One without default Power Button

My Google Nexus One has a broken power button. I'm using **CyanogenMod-7.2.0-passion** on it. I would like to configure **trackball** to Turn On my device (after battery died or after changing the SIM or SD- Card). Are there any applications to configure the **trackball** as the default power switch instead of power switch on top of the phone ?


Karbonn A27 Retina Data Surf Problem?

I have Karbonn A27 retina. i have using airtel data package in sim 1 slot.its speed was too poor. but my friend using Karbonn A7 with airtel data.thats works too fast.but i have to use my friend sim card,again my mobile not to work compare than the mobile. there is any option to change my network settings?


wifi problem with android

Hey all this might not be some programming problem rather a usability problem. I am new to android world. I have bought an android mobile [Samsung Galaxy Pro B7510] couple of days ago. I am trying to connect it to internet with wi-fi connection. But the problem is that normally when i connect my laptop to that router i need to repair the connection to get proper ip address like 192.168.1.2 etc. other wise i got 10.38.132.90 or rather something like this. And in that case i can't access internet. That's why i normally repair the connection on pc. I am also using this router's wi fi with nokia E5 mobile and it gets proper ip address after 2 or 3 attemts (enabling and disabling wlan scanning) But with android the ip address remains the invalid one i mean 10.38.132.90; not the correct one like 192.168.1.2 etc. So how can i repair or set static ip address with this phone. Please help. Thanks in Advance


how do i access files in my sdcard during the boot of galaxy gio

i want to acess a file in my sdcard during the boot menu of my galaxy gio but I cant, I have tried to boot my phone, during the boot menu I selected sdcard but I was not able to access the file I wanted to select and the name of the file I wanted to access was not an update file


Gmail keeps loading forever when open email

I have a LG Optimus L3 II (Jelly Bean) and the latest version of Gmail, although this problem happened also with the stock version. Whenever I receive a new email, I have to open it twice, since the first time it keeps loading the email content forever. ![gmail loading forever](http://i.stack.imgur.com/5bPpL.jpg) Then, after return to the email list and open again, the email instantly opens. When I delete all the data and re-login, it works fine for a few days, and then this bug start again. Has anyone faced the same problem?


What are the signs your (stolen) phone has been wiped/hard reset?

I had my 2-week-old HTC One stolen. Unfortunately, I was not aware of the Android Device Manager or the ability to turn on remote wipe functionality (nor I had any remote tracking/wiping apps installed). My phone had a lot of private stuff on it. I really dread this stuff being in someone else's hands. Since the theft to restrict access to my private information, I logged out all other Google sessions, changed Google account password, switched 2-step verification to another device, revoked access permissions to apps on my stolen phone and the phone. However, the best case scenario for protecting my information would be to wipe the phone. I would like to know the following:   1. Having changed Google account password and done all of the above, will I still be able to push apps to the phone through Google Play (e.g., Plan B or Android Lost)?   2. Having effectively stopped my phone from syncing with Google (change passwords etc), if it is switched on with data connection will it still show up on Android Device Manager?   3. Is there a way - taking into consideration all the stuff I have done to prevent the thief from logging into my apps/account - to find out if the phone has been wiped? e.g., Android Device Manager will stop showing it as registered?


Tab bar in Chrome browser

I have a Galaxy S4. I use Chrome browser. Anytime I play with an Android tablet, Chrome has a tab bar like on a desktop OS. I want to enable this on my phone, but I can't find an option to enable it. I tried looking into the prefences file but didn't see anything pertaining to this. Is there a way to enable this? I'm rooted, and don't mind messing around so I don't mind if there's a "hackish" way to do this. It seems like Chrome is a universal app, so I don't see why it acts different on a phone versus a tablet. Or at least provide an otion for it.


Linux fails to mount Android device in USB MSC mode

I wish to mount my Sony Xperia ST21i (Android 4.0.4) under Linux (Debian) via USB. However, I get this error:               # mount /dev/sdb /mnt     mount: no medium found on /dev/sdb      What I did so far: On the phone side: Settings > Xperia > Connectivity > USB connection mode: set to Mass storage mode (MSC), instead of the default Media transfer mode (MTP). On the PC side: dmesg yields               [...] usb 2-1.3: USB disconnect, device number 12     [...] usb 2-1.3: new high-speed USB device number 13 using ehci-pci     [...] usb 2-1.3: New USB device found, idVendor=0fce, idProduct=e170     [...] usb 2-1.3: New USB device strings: Mfr=2, Product=3, SerialNumber=4     [...] usb 2-1.3: Product: Android     [...] usb 2-1.3: Manufacturer: Android     [...] usb 2-1.3: SerialNumber: **********     [...] scsi14 : usb-storage 2-1.3:1.0     [...] scsi 14:0:0:0: Direct-Access     SONY     Mass storage     0000 PQ: 0 ANSI: 2     [...] sd 14:0:0:0: Attached scsi generic sg2 type 0     [...] sd 14:0:0:0: [sdb] Attached SCSI removable disk      For comparison, when mounting a cheap memory stick, dmesg yields               [...] usb 2-1.3: USB disconnect, device number 13     [...] usb 2-1.6: new high-speed USB device number 14 using ehci-pci     [...] usb 2-1.6: New USB device found, idVendor=1307, idProduct=0165     [...] usb 2-1.6: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3     [...] usb 2-1.6: Product: USB Mass Storage Device     [...] usb 2-1.6: Manufacturer: P Technology     [...] usb 2-1.6: SerialNumber: 00000000000280     [...] scsi15 : usb-storage 2-1.6:1.0     [...] scsi 15:0:0:0: Direct-Access     UT165    USB Flash Disk   0.00 PQ: 0 ANSI: 2     [...] sd 15:0:0:0: Attached scsi generic sg2 type 0     [...] sd 15:0:0:0: [sdb] 3948544 512-byte logical blocks: (2.02 GB/1.88 GiB)     [...] sd 15:0:0:0: [sdb] Write Protect is off     [...] sd 15:0:0:0: [sdb] Mode Sense: 00 00 00 00     [...] sd 15:0:0:0: [sdb] Asking for cache data failed     [...] sd 15:0:0:0: [sdb] Assuming drive cache: write through     [...] sd 15:0:0:0: [sdb] Asking for cache data failed     [...] sd 15:0:0:0: [sdb] Assuming drive cache: write through     [...]  sdb:     [...] sd 15:0:0:0: [sdb] Asking for cache data failed     [...] sd 15:0:0:0: [sdb] Assuming drive cache: write through     [...] sd 15:0:0:0: [sdb] Attached SCSI removable disk      Several lines more - is this significant? Does this mean, I need to configure my phone differently before I can hope to mount it? Following advice in some related threads, I created an udev rule,               # cat /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules     SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="0fce", MODE="0666"      but this had no effect.


Out of space message although I'm using link2sd!

I've Android 2.1 (Sony Ericsson Xperia X8) so I'm using link2sd becasue many apps need some extra space but OsmAnd always shows "Out of space" message. How can I fix space issue? P.S.   * link2sd works fine.   * I've 64.13MB of free space in the internal storage and 4.61GB in the 1st SD card partition and 2.18GB in the 2nd SD card partition.   * The size of OsmAnd apk is: 16.5MB


Who are responsible for pushing out the OTA updates?

There are many parties involved in an Android phone. My question is who is responsible for the OTA updates of my phone. Is it the manufacturer, the phone service provider or Google? I thought this answer could be answered generally but maybe not. My phone is the Galaxy Nexus i9250 witch is manufactured by Samsung.


Can I recover vanished login informations?

My friend, upgraded his S3 for Nexus 5, leaving me with his mpj extended battery. I do have the S3 but have tucked in drawer for months and ran out of battery. Pop in the new and it turn on but jump right into safe mode. I rebooted the phone and it worked perfectly so far except I lost all login details and customizations. Wandering what may cause this?


Does upgrading bootloader wipe your data?

I'm about to flash an update to Android 4.4.2 on my Nexus 4, downloaded from Google Developers, and one of the files that it's going to flash is the new bootloader version. I wanted to know if flashing a new bootloader will re-lock my fastboot, which will require me to unlock it wiping my data, or if it will in any other way cause my data to be wiped.


Ubuntu One and Continuous Shot on the Evo 4g LTE

I have a new Evo 4G LTE phone and I use the Ubuntu One app to automatically upload my pictures to my Ubuntu One account. Unfortunately, while my normal single-shot pictures are uploaded correctly, the pictures I take in continuous shot mode are not, even when I select a "best picture" and the other pictures in the shot are deleted. Is there a configuration option I am missing? Is there something I need to do to get my pictures uploaded?


Where can I get the software that installs google apps for CyanogenMod

I installed CyanogenMod a while ago. Yesterday I uninstalled Google Play and Google Play Services. Now I need to reinstall them again. I downloaded the gapps zip file but I need to know what was the software used to install them from my computer to the phone


Nexus 5 4G issues

I have got a nexus 5 device on O2 network which supposedly has 4G. When I am out and about and not connected to WiFi I use my data. I can have all 4 bars and Hrsp+ yet when I load up play store or Google chrome it can take minutes to load a single webpage Why is this, it can be really annoying when I'm out and want to quickly search something and it take 5 minutes to load. Thanks.


CM 11 Link volumes when toggling through (Silent, Vibrate, Noise)

I have a question about CM 11 volumes. I have a Sprint Galaxy Note II, running cm-11-20140226-NIGHTLY, and this is referring to the volume toggle that you can add when you pull down the right side of the notification bar (quick access tiles). Basically, for the sound tile, is there a way to force all three of the phone volumes (ringer, media, and alarm) to go to zero when I am in silent or vibrate mode (well, the ringer volume would be set to vibrate for vibrate mode, but you get the point)?


Installing USB driver for Micromax A50

I have to install USB driver for _`Micromax A50`_ . I have google USB driver installed through SDK Manager, but need a USB driver specifically for this device. To install this USB driver I think, I need PC suite. From where can I get this ? _My goal is to install USB driver for Micromax A50, so that it gets detected in the Dalvik Debug Monitor._


Bootloop issue with LG G2

This phone seriously hates roms and alterations. It seems like everything I do screws something up. So I eventually got a custom rom installed and working perfectly. Then I backed up my phone with TWRP and tried to install Jishnu's camera mod apk. Well, my phone is now stuck in a bootloop. It shows "LG" then "Google" Then the kitkat four circles boot animation forever. I can't get to TWRP with power+down but I can get to download mode. I just tried the hard reset thing where you hold the power button until the notification light blinks and then let go and quickly hold volume down. I did this 5 times, still no luck. I really need help with this. I just followed the boot-loop tag-wiki and none of it worked. I'm not able to get into safe mode or my bootloader. It just keeps booting no matter what button combo I do. Except, I can get into download mode, but I don't know how to fix it with that. I have the Canadian LG G2 D803. How can I fix this? Please help!


Does Android suffer from the same "over a period of time" performance degradation that OSes like Windows do?

To clarify, yes, I run a custom ROM on my phone. I thought to myself "I'm going to flash this and keep it stable because I need to depend on it for work". Almost a full month later, I'm finding that the interface is lagging, apps don't spring open with the same swiftness that they used to, and in general, I'm finding I need to reboot more often. Nothing is critically wrong, logcats don't seem to show any malfunctioning, it's just.....sluggish. Flashing the ROM over again is starting to feel like Windows; I reinstall fairly often to keep it running smooth, but if it's something I'm doing wrong, I'm entirely open to suggestions. As I grow older and less obsessed with flashing anything I see on XDA, I want to keep something stable and dependable.


Virtual Sd-card won't transfer

I have a Verizon Galaxy Nexus 32GB. I've installed AOKP on it and it has been running pretty okay with no bugs etc... But after I connected it too my Nintendo Wii I think it mounted sdcard as FAT32 itself :\ I'm receiving the following error when trying to download something from 4Shared sync app(But actually none can download or transfer anything to Virtual sdcard): > XXXXX.apk: open failed: EACCES(Permission denied) I already restored my old backup wiped all data etc, nothing seems to work. Note that I can access my sd-card, i can't only transfer, take pics... basically data. PS: I showed 4sync problem because it was the only one that specify something


Gmail ICS: How do I mark as not spam?

I've got a Samsung S3, and on my old SGS I could mark a spam as not spam. How do I do this in my ICS GMail? The feature seems to have healed up. Others have seen this also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525799


Tegrak lagfix: how do I install it?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920711 I've seen the above thread but I have no idea how to install the kernel. I've got a Galaxy S running Froyo 2.2 "JPO". Since removing the OCLF lagfix the phone has been really slow, so I need to find out what I need to do to get Tegrak working. I have Odin 1.3 which I used to install Froyo, but that was following a detailed step by step list of instructions! It says in the thread I need the latest stock firmware before trying to install Tegrak, but it doesn't state what that is or where to get it. It also doesn't really go into detail beyond saying "use Odin to install it". Additionally, how do I go about making sure the apps I have bought from the market are saved so I don't have to buy them again? I'm a web developer, so it's not as if the tech stuff is alien to me, but the Android specific stuff is!


Can I create a stock recovery from Nandroid backup or from OTA? How?

I am looking for a stock recovery for my phone (HTC One M7, rooted, s-on,CID: HTC__102, Software number: 4.19.401.11). But I cannot find it. The reason I want this recovery is that I want to experiment if it is possible to keep my phone rooted but going back to Stock recovery so that I can get OTA updates. I have a nandroid back up of my stock ROM (I created it in TWRP, so it is after flashing the TWRP recovery), and also I have downloaded an OTA for my phone from forums. Is it possible I can get an stock recovery image from OTA zip file or Nandroid backup? Thanks.


Android applications privacy and security concerns

If a user wants to install some applications from play store, is it sole responsibility of the user to decide whether the apps may harm or not? Should the user be worries regarding permissions? For example, if an application asks permission to read contacts, can user be assured that it does not misuse that permission (like, sending to third party)? How google regulates applications and prevent malicious applications? Are all play store applications safe?


Open Source "My QR code" app to quickly share my contact details?

Especially in Japan/Korea, there are many proprietary apps to quickly share your name+email+phone. Example here. They all work the same way:   * At first use, enter your name, email, phone: It generates "your" QR code.   * Whenever you meet someone and want to keep in touch:     * Launch the app, it instantly shows your QR code     * The other person scans it, and can add you as a contact without typing anything. Key features:   * Extremely fast, should take less time than a web page load.   * Fit to screen size for easier scanning, maybe even make the screen brighter temporarily.   * Options to show a different QR code for carriers that use a special format. **QUESTION: Is there an Open Source app that does this?**   _If not, I might create one, but I prefer to ask first._   _Almost nobody usesBump here in Japan, making it pointless._


Unable To Open Google Play

I've encountering a problem. The problem is that i can't access my Google Play on a my Wi-fi. It is not on a particular tablet or phone. Its all the devices me an my family own. That includes 4 phones and 2 tablets. It only says "No Connection" even when the Wi-fi signals are at full strength. I don't know if this is coincidental but recently I've been receiving this notification that says "Sign into Wi-fi Network". Guys please advice immediately because how can i download awesome apps without the awesome store and i'm not planning to let 3rd party apps populate our devices.


Samsung galaxy s3 being slow and getting hot

I have a samsung galaxy s3 running Android 4.3, and it's always really slow and gets very hot sometimes. Does anyone elses phone do this? If so, have you found anything that helps?


What factors constrain the highest possible Android version for an Android device?

I've read on the Sony's website that the increasing amount of RAM required for newer versions of Android is the limiting factor for upgrading the operating system of Android devices: > ... if a lower amount of free RAM is available to applications after a new > release of the operating system (due to increased capabilities in the > system), phone speed will eventually be impacted (this is the main reason > that a certain device cannot be indefinitely upgraded to newer releases of > Android™). But in the newest release of Android (KitKat) it is asserted that the new version needs lower amounts of RAM. So, my question is what are the limiting factors that eventually constrain your device's OS from upgrading to newer versions of Android? I mean, what (hardware) factors should I consider when buying an Android device to increase the chances of getting the newest OS updates for a longer time?


incompatible with other application(s) using the same shared user id

I have a nexus-5 with Android Kitkat 4.4.4, no root or anything like that. I tried to install the game "The Walking Dead: Season Two" but after the download I got this error: incompatible with other application(s) using the same shared user ID. I don't know how to fix it. Note: It's important for me to say that I don't understand about ROM, ROOT and how the Android OS works. So please; if you post an answer, write as many details as you can. I very much appreciate the help! Thank you. The error Message: ![](http://i.stack.imgur.com/D9afz.png)


Educational tablet mass-customization

I am working on a small nonprofit project to bring educational tablers to rural areas of Thailand. I would like to ask you guys to help me out with the task. There are 100 chinese tablets donated. I am looking for a way to upload multiple educational apps at once and customize the tablet look and feel, so far I have found solution to upload multiple APKs with mass-apk-installer. For customization I have found Themer, which unfortunately is not compatibile with the tablet. Then I came across Desktop VisualizeR this one looks promising, but customizing manually 100 tablets will be ages of manual work. At the end I will have lets say 20 APKs with educational games. I would like to change the home screen so every one has different background and customized big icons, preferably 4x bigger than original size. The 'icons' should have custom descriptions. At the end I would like to fully customize one tablet and have some kind of solution to easily port all settings and customizations to rest 99 tablets. I would kindly request specific answer to my problem, not links to general tutorials. Please help me out! The kids will grately appreciate your help.


Market App crashes on Samsung Galaxy Ace

i have samsung galaxy ace, yesterday i rooted my phone and installed the link2sd application, everything was fine, today when i tried to install an application using market, the market just crashes while opening, i uninstall the app, and got the new apk from internet and install that, same happening with that, after i read a review on internet, that if the market app crashes, just clear the data from settings, i did the same, it was working fine, but when i clicked on Accept and Download button to install the app, the market again start crashing, do anyone have any idea why is this happening, is it because i rooted the phone and partitioned the SDCard and installed the Link2SD application yesterday, did anyone have faced this issue.


View last successful mail check/sync

Is it possible to view the last successful sync of my IMAP and Exchange accounts in the Mail app of an HTC Evo 3D?   I just switched from an iPhone 4 and there it said in the bottom of the mail app when that account was last synchronized.   For me it is quite important, because at work the signal is so weak that the sync often fails. When I am waiting for an important mail it is good to know when the mail accounts were last updated.


DoubleTwist sync fails after Froyo Update

I updated my Galaxy S Captivate on Rogers to Froyo last week. Debating whether the upgrade was worth it or not. There is one thing that's been really irking me since I did the upgrade: DoubleTwist no longer successfully syncs songs from iTunes onto my Galaxy. On my PC, I set up the playlists I want to sync, and tell it to go, and it only syncs about 1/3 of the songs, telling me that the others failed with unspecified errors, and only 1 of the 5 playlists I selected appears to be able to play. I've done factory resets of my phone data twice now, and I also tried to format the internal SD card as well (Settings --> SD Card --> Internal SD --> Format SD card). Hasn't helped. I'd switch to WinAmp, but that's having it's own problems (it's not saving when I change the sync options and wants to put all of my library on the phone). Anyone seen this and/or know how I can fix it. Even a lower level log file so I can get more information rather than some unspecified error would be good. Thanks


> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Xperia handset - cannot send files using bluetooth My friend has a Sony Ericsson Xperia (most probably X8) handset which is an Android based smartphone. He is not able to send files through bluetooth but able to receive. I don't exactly remember the version of Android which he is currently having. He has tried to download and install the required update using the same phone (he has internet connected) from http://www.sonyericsson.com but not able to install it. So, he asked me to help him. Which version of Android do you think he has? Does it seem like he does not have Android 2.1 installed. It is written here (click on Xperia X8) that > If your phone already has Android 2.1, you can use your mobile network* or a > WiFi connection to download the software. Is it possible that he does not have updated Android and so not able to download? If so, does he need to upgrade to Android 2.1 first? Should it be done by connecting it to a PC?


Ffmpeg options for Android?

What ffmpeg options should I use to make video playable on Android Phone (specifically, LG Optimus)? I tried various bitrate and codecs and all combinations I came up with doesn't work (tried theora, mpeg4, h264).


Is there a productivity suite for organizing group trips?

My cousin, who is an active member of his university organization, is going to organize an charity drive event where he need to assign students into groups and ask for donation on different places. I suggested that he should a spreadsheet - excel, google doc, etc- to organize students into groups and Google Map to plan the charity drive places. The only missing thing is having the ability to track how each group progress along the designated route. I am looking for an Android app to track how well his group progresses since some of his group leaders have an android phone. However, I was thinking "there's got to be a single application where he can do all the above in one place". Now the question: "Is there an application that will help my cousin do all the above ?"


Custom Launcher that supports Google Now integration?

I just upgraded to a Nexus 5 and am setting up my launcher + icons. Right now I'm using Nova Launcher, and a like a lot of things about it, but it's lacking in Google Now integration. Two things in particular I miss:   * Having Google Now start listening when I say, "Okay Google" without pressing a button - this still works once I'm in Google Now, but not on the Nova Launcher homescreen (as it does with the stock launcher).   * Being able to swipe over to the left from the homescreen to get the Now screen  Are there any launchers that support these features, especially the first one?


How to get Recovery without the Hardware key

Apprently I am stuck in a known problem the Cyanogen Bootloop.   The solution involves going into _recovery_ , which is not possible since my " **volume down key** " is physically damaged. Do I have any options of escaping the vicious Bootloop? Or did I officially brick it? The model is: HTC Desire HD (HTC Ace)


Is HTC one X AT&T and HTC one XL same?

Just noticed HTC one X AT&T and HTC one XL has got same configuration. Are those mobile same ? HTC one X AT&T vs HTC one XL (GSM Arena) Actually, I read a article on which it was mentioned like " Android 4.2.1 ROM is cooked up for the HTC One XL (the AT&T One X) ". This tend to think me whether these two are same. Android 4.2.1 AOKP Custom ROM for the AT&T HTC One X


Rooting failed htc one x : adb server is out of date

Tried to root my mobile **HTC One X AT &T Build number 1.73.502.1 710RD ATT US edition** referring the following link. Root HTC One X **Restarted twice but the phone was not rooted.**                   adb server is out of date.  killing...         * daemon started successfully *         ** daemon still not runningerror: cannot connect to daemon              DON'T TOUCH THE DEVICE OR UNPLUG WHILE ROOTING!         PUSH FILES         adb server is out of date.  killing...         * daemon started successfully *         3388 KB/s (2005736 bytes in 0.578s)         adb server is out of date.  killing...         * daemon started successfully *         2874 KB/s (91980 bytes in 0.031s)         adb server is out of date.  killing...         * daemon started successfully *         3240 KB/s (570342 bytes in 0.171s)         adb server is out of date.  killing...         * daemon started successfully *         adb server is out of date.  killing...         * daemon started successfully *         adb server is out of date.  killing...         * daemon started successfully *         adb server is out of date.  killing...         * daemon started successfully *         adb server is out of date.  killing...         * daemon started successfully *              REBOOT         adb server is out of date.  killing...         * daemon started successfully *         ** daemon still not runningerror: cannot connect to daemon         adb server is out of date.  killing...         * daemon started successfully *         adb server is out of date.  killing...         ADB server didn't ACK         * failed to start daemon *         error:         AGAIN REBOOT         adb server is out of date.  killing...         * daemon started successfully *         adb server is out of date.  killing...         * daemon started successfully *      Does rooting require bootloader ?


Standalone RSS reader for android?

Is there any "standalone" RSS reader for Android that does not require a subscription (like Feedly)? What I have in mind is something like RSSOwl. Maybe I'm old fashioned but I don't see the point in using a web service for subscribing to feeds that I can add manually.


buy an app - message: "none of the accounts on your phone are supported"

I tried to buy my first app on the HTC EVO. My mail is working fine. It says "none of the accounts on your phone are supported", then it offers me to 'add a google account". I click "Already have a google account/signin", then it tells me "There is already a "xxx.xxx.com" account on this phone. My account is a Google App account, is that the problem? What is the get around, to create yet another Google Account juts for shopping?


How to reset the default app for outgoing SMS sent via Google Voice Actions?

In sending my first SMS via Google Voice Actions, I assigned the wrong default app for sending outgoing messages from Voice Actions--I chose the default Messaging app rather than Google Voice. How can I change this very specific setting? There doesn't appear to be any setting to change from within Google Voice Actions, and in Settings>Apps>Messaging there are no defaults associated with the app at all to reset. I have no text messaging plan with my carrier--I use Google Voice via the Messaging + Google Voice app--so I now can't send SMS directly via Voice Actions. (Note: Voice Actions actually has two distinct apps associated with SMS. One is for selecting the app with which you can edit a message partially composed in Voice Actions. I have that one set up correctly. The other default app setting for SMS in Voice Actions is which app will auto-send a message composed entirely with Voice Actions, and this is the one that I have set incorrectly.) [Galaxy Nexus running stock Android 4.3]


Debugging android from chrome developer tools being offline

I'm debugging some html on an android device using chrome's developer console (chrome 32.0). Neither my laptop nor my device are connected to the internet; I'm using xampp as the server and netsh hostednetwork to provide my tablet with access to localhost. Apparently, Chrome's console only works if my laptop is online, when it's not I can access the inspectable pages list, but when I click "inspect" on any page the console opens and stays blank. It only starts working when I turn on my internet connection again. Is there any way to debug html on android without an internet connection? I'm using windows 7 64b and chrome 32 on android 4.2.2 nexus 7 Thanks


Does deleting content on my phone affect content on Google+ Auto Backup?

If I delete photos and videos on my device to make more space for other content on my device, will it delete the corresponding content on Google+ Auto Backup or will it stay online?


How can I fix the slow freezing text messaging app on my MyTouch 3G Slide?

I have a MyTouch 3G Slide w/ Android 2.2 and am having issues with the text messaging freezing up all the time and running incredibly slow. If I try to delete all the texts, the messaging application will continue to show the circular thinking pattern for over an hour and never delete all the texts. I ended up having to delete 3 texts at a time and waiting 5 minutes each time.... It's really frustrating... I have tried handcent sms and have the same issues with it 1) Is there a fix for slow/freezing text messaging other than factory reset? 2) Is there an app that deletes text messages over 2 weeks old? 3) Is there a better text messaging app than the onboard android messaging application for android 2.1 with better reliability, ease of use, and speed?


A problem with finding apps in the market on the Phone

I want to install the app Where. But when I did the same search in the Android Market app on my phone, I couldn't find this app. Since my phone does not have service, I cannot install this app through the Android Market website. Does anybody know why this app does not show up on the phone? How can I install this app in this case? I couldn't find its apk file either. Thank you.


Improve Nexus 4 Vibration Intensity

This is basically the same question as posed here: Increase vibrate strength I thought there might be a different answer for the Nexus 4, however, seeing as how it's a different manufacturer and the OS has changed slightly. I came from using a Nexus S which had a really good vibrate. With the Nexus 4, however, even with nothing else in my pocket sometimes I can't feel it. I'm used to being able to get a slight buzz or something if I set my phone down on my desk but with the Nexus 4, the best I can hope for is a slight buzz if it's on a hard surface. Touching papers or something else? Better hope you were looking at the phone, otherwise you're going to miss incoming calls. For other Nexus 4 owners, is this a noticeable issue with your phone? Maybe mine is slightly defective. If not, is there any way to boost the intensity or strength of the vibration through settings? I've seen that the Galaxy phones have a vibration setting that can be adjusted but I can't seem to find something similar on the Nexus 4.


Droid Razr Voltage

Is it normal for the Droid Razr voltage to be at 4.34? I checked yesterday and it was at 3.x (I cannot remember the exact value) - should I be worried about this? My Razr is rooted.


How can I make the system folder writable without rooting?

My device is `Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III` Model number: `SPH-L710` I want to do this, because I want to stop the camera shutter sound. And I don't want to root my device.


Show time with seconds

How can I see the time with seconds on a Nexus 4? The settings give me the option to only change the date format, but not the time format.


Video streaming among Android devices using Wi-Fi without Internet

I am looking for a way to stream online video between 2 or more Android devices over Wifi network created by hotspot tethering. I found one that can stream audio online. Is there something similar but for videos?


HTC One X Does not charge or turn on

A day ago my HTC One X would not turn on. When I booted into developer mode it said at the top " **** _LOCKED_ ****" and "Security Warning" (or something similar). It also said "cpu-bootmode: disabled". I was able to get it to boot with recovery mode but it would just freeze after a minute and I would have to restart the phone through the above process. Now, the battery is dead because it froze with its screen on (draining all the battery). It won't boot into developer mode or safe mode. It also doesn't charge (atleast I think so because I don't see the LED indicator light up). Any ideas on how to charge my phone, fix the issue or even what the issue is? I did not root my phone but I did install Apex Launcher (about a month ago). Thanks,


Can I backup my HTC Desire to my laptop without a USB cable?

I want to backup my HTC Desire, but I don't have the USB cable handy for a while. Any Ideas?


How do I remove an account for a phone I sold but did not factory reset first?

I had an HTC Wildfire phone which I stood on and broke the screen. I then sold it as spares because it wouldn't turn on and bought another one. When I went onto my Market account I noticed my new one is there and so is the one I sold, both registered to my Google mail address, and there is recent activity on both of them. I could not reset the old one to factory settings before I sold it because it wouldn't turn on. Is there a way I can unlink the old one from my account? Its beginning to worry me that someone else is using it through my Google mail account .


apps downloading to old phone instead of new phone!

Help! I've just bought a new phone and I've viewed my apps on Google Play but when I try to install they say they have already been installed and opens a drop down box with my old phone name. There is no option to select the phone i now have. I then bought a new app to see if it does the same thing and yes it installed it to my old phone! my old phone is LOST, how do I get Google Play to recognise my new phone?


Nexus 7 is not being detected on Mac

Nexus 7 is only charging if it is connected to my mac. It is not being detected in Android Studio nor Android file transfer and there isn't anything popping up or showing a USB symbol on the Nexus. I enabled the "USB debugging" option in the Developer menu. The connection mode was set by default to MTP. Is there a problem with the cable, port or OS?


How to change Gmail settings to automatically unhide pictures in messages

Among the settings of recent versions of Gmail there is the following entry: > **Hide pictures in messages** > > Until you allow by sender, pictures won’t display automatically Tapping the entry brings this dialog: > Hide pictures in messages? > > Cancel OK How do I change this setting so that Gmail automatically displays pictures in messages? I’m aware that it’s possible to display pictures on a message by message or sender by sender basis. Here I’m referring to reversing the effect of tapping _OK_ in the above dialog. Tapping _Cancel_ only dismisses the dialog without changing the setting.


Heartbleed check for Android App

How I can check whether a particular android app is vulnerable to heartbleed or not? I don't want to use any third party app. I have seen https://github.com/musalbas/heartbleed-masstest/blob/master/ssltest.py but I want to do it with app. I don't know the domain name the app is communicating to. Are the app bundle the OpenSSL libraries with apk, If yes how to find the version of OpenSSL being used. @Solution: I have wriiten python module which takes an APK and it do the check for openSSL version and heartbeat extension.               import zipfile     import os     import re          def heart_bleed(tempdir, msl_outputfile):         parrent_tempdir = tempdir.split('tmp')[0]         sslpattern = re.compile("1.0.1[a-f]")         flagssl = False         flagheartbleed = False              msllst_heartbleed = []         msc_vulid = "heartbleed"         msc_infoseverity = "Info"         msc_medseverity = "Medium"         apkpath = ''         if (parrent_tempdir):             for root, dummy_dirs, files in os.walk(parrent_tempdir):                 for allfile in files:                     if allfile.endswith(".apk"):                              apkpath = os.path.join(root, allfile)                  #print(apkpath)             with zipfile.ZipFile(apkpath, "r") as msl_apkread:                 for i in msl_apkread.namelist():                     if i.endswith(".so"):                         data = msl_apkread.read(i)                         if "part of OpenSSL" in data:                             start = data.index("part of OpenSSL")                             resultdata = str(data[start:start+40])                             sslversion = re.findall(sslpattern, resultdata)                             if sslversion:                                 flagssl = True                                      if "tls1_heartbeat" in data:                                     flagheartbleed = True                  if flagssl and flagheartbleed:                 print("The App is using OpenSSL version " + sslversion[0] + " which is vulnerable to Heartbleed and Heartbeat extension is enabled."))             elif flagssl or flagheartbleed:                 print("The App is using OpenSSL version " + sslversion[0] + " which is vulnerable to Heartbleed but Heartbeat extension is disabled."))           Please comment is it right to do ?


Unable to install applications from AppsLib

I'm trying to install an application with `AppsLib` application. When the application is downloaded I click the `Install` bar at the bottom and it writes a message. > Download, please make sure you have free space and retry. Nothing is installed. I did it several times. I have 5.65 GB available space on `Internal flash storage` and 398 MB available space on `Internal device storage`. Do you know what's wrong here or some better method how to install android applications? (Android 2.2)


How to display comments from devices that I don't own?

It is now possible to filter the comments in the Google Play Store using the devices you own as filter. Is it possible in some way to filter comments by devices that I don't own? I am trying to check how some apps behave on my device because it is not so popular, and I would like to try instead check comments with other devices with similar hardware specs.


Instagram app is not working when using wifi internet through out proxy server

In our organization we use a proxy server (Traffice Inspector) and I connect to internet usin wifi of my HTC Sensation. Most of the apps work fine except several apps that don't work at all. Say show error message that there is no internet connection at all. How can I fix this situation please?


How to monitor tethering bandwidth

Is there any way to monitor 3G _tethering_ usage. ie excluding regular 3G bandwidth. (This is for a UK GiffGaff plan, where normal use is unlimited, but tethering charged per GB.)


Tasker profile kills all alarms

I have a tasker profile set up to kill alarms labelled "something" and launch an app. I have noticed it kills all my alarms, including those without a label. I am running cyanogenmod on a galaxy s3. What is causing this problem and how can I fix it?


How to find correct mount of sdcard android 4.3

I need to found on which block is sdcard mounted. I'm using android 4.3, nexus 4 When I run "mount" I didn't find anything about sdcard or other :/ Any one know ? I'm not really a exeperienced user :/


Google account sign in problems

Yesterday my HTC Tattoo (with software based on Donut) started giving me "No connection Retry" errors for Gmail, YouTube, Google Reader, Market and anything else that requires sign in with Google credentials. After doing a "Clear data" on the Gmail app I get another message, > There was a network error while trying to sign in to xxxxxx@gmail.com. Retry > now or press the back button to cancel Whatever "network error" there is, does not stop me from using the web browser. Indeed I am able to logon to the mobile (and unfortunately buggy) Gmail web app from the browser. I will note that I get "Security warnings" about the certificate for google.com.au: _"the name of the site does not match the name of the certificate"_ when I logon via the web, although I saw that message months back and have been able to use my apps until now. Any idea what could have triggered this? I've not changed my google account credentials, or switched SIM card, or done anything that I think could make it my fault.


Chrome save as PDF doesn't work

For some reason whenever I try to save a webpage as a PDF Chrome generates a 0-byte size document. And when I try to open the PDF in my Downloads folder QuickPDF tells me "Error while opening file. It appears to be damamged." My phone is a Moto G if it helps.


Galaxy Nexus ringtones and notifications too quiet

I've recently ditched an iPhone in favour of an Android, Galaxy Nexus. Now I am missing calls and texts all the time because I simply don't hear the ring! I have maxed all the volume sliders in settings and the volume rocker on the side, and tried the more obnoxious ringtones included stock, but it is still fairly quiet. I'm not hard of hearing but if I'm on a tram and the phone is in my suit pocket or bag, it's just not loud enough to be heard over the ambiant noise. Is this a common problem or it might be specific to my phone? How can I boost the volume of ringtone and text notifications?


Using an Archos 3G modem with an Acer Iconia tab (Android Honeycomb)

I've recently purchased an Acer Iconia tablet with Android 3.1. Then I adquired an Archos G9 3G USB modem, with the intention of having internet connection on my tablet when not around a wifi (90% of the time for me, sadly). I _thought_ using it would be simple, like with a PC: insert the USB modem on the tablet, it recognises it, asks me some questions to configure it and so on. But no, when I insert the USB modem on my tablet it does **absolutely nothing**. I've searched on the net for instructions about this but haven't found any. Is this USB modem intended for using **only** with Archos tablets? Anyone on my situation?


Sharing files between users in 4.2.1

I have a Google Nexus 7, unrooted, running stock 4.2.1. I have set it up for two user and we seems to be enjoying it. Recently I ran into an issue about sharing files. In User1's account I copied few PDFs into `\sdcard\PDFs` folder and was able to use it well. When I switched to User2's account, I could not see the folder `\sdcard\PDFs` at all. Surprisingly, I could not see it even when through computer when Nexus 7 is connected as Portable media player. I guess this can be achieved by granting sufficient access by escalating to root, which needs rooted device - but I am not sure. **My questions:**   1. Are there any way I can share files between users of the same tablet without using Internet (like using email, dropbox etc) or transferring to some repository like PC etc?   2. If I root, can I change the permission to such user created folders and access files from other user's account or elevating as root? Update: Found a link that asks same question - but the answer given is not applicable for files rather works for apps, not useful.


how to install games directly to sd card without going through phone or internal memory

the memory on my phone is very less to even install the file once. the memory is only 700mb. so please help me out. my mobile is micromax canvas A177.