How to hide updates from market? (Given Titanium backup "detach from market" doesn't work)

I have an app that a recent update has removed functionality, so I would like to make the market think I no longer have this app so it'll stop trying to update it and I can safely use the "update all" feature again. If this question looks like an exact duplicate of this question, it is because it is, EXCEPT the titanium backup solution which I've tried dozens of times, while android market is stopped, restarts, rom flashes, etc will not work under any circumstances. The titanium backup "detach from market" doesn't appear to help in the slightest. I'm not actually sure what that does. My assumption is that recent versions of the market broke the detach functionality. **Titanium backup "Detach from market" doesn't work.**


Removed storage/emulated/0 file and lost access to all files

I was cleaning up my files using the PC and I accidentally removed `storage/emulated/0` file completely. I can no longer access images, music or files in general. Is there anything I can do at this point? Android 4.4.2, original, untouched. The phone is a Nexus 5. Using ES File Explorer going to `storage/emulated/0` (the `0` here is a folder) shows me and `Android` folder. This is where my data was. The `0` I removed didn't look like a folder on Windows, it looked like a file with no extension.


Galaxy S II Default Video and Music Player apk for CM 10.3.1

I recently installed CyanogenMod 10.3.1 on my Samsung Galaxy S II (i9100) I lost my default music and video player. Can anyone provide me with working apks of the applications? Those were my favorite media players.


App not detecting sdcard data

I have recently downloaded NFS Most Wanted on my Samsung Galaxy Grand i9082.... the problem is that when I copied the data folder I downloaded into Android>>> Data>>> and I installed the apk file and when I check the app status it shows sd card data-0.00 B


Using Google Voice with Android phone and a SIP appliance (Obi)

I just purchased a Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ with Jellybean(4.1), and have an Unlimited account with Straight Talk. I would like to use Google Voice to handle voicemail for the phone. Currently, I am using my Google Voice account as a SIP provider for my Obi100 internet phone appliance, but I am using the phone's aswering machine rather than GV to handle missed calls, and I have the Google Voice account set up to act as the phone's voicemail (activated through AT&T, which is Straight Talk's SIM provider.) The problem is, missed calls to the android phone number, not the GV number, triggers the answering machine at home - calls ring to both the Nexus and the Obi100 device! I have "Go straight to voicemail" checked off under advanced options for missed calls, rather than "ring my other phones first." Do I need to port the mobile phone number (which I've had for ~10 years) to GV, request a new number from Straight Talk, and use the new Straight Talk number as the "physical phone" for both accounts? Am I missing something in the phone or the GV configuration to make this work as-is?


Can anyone give me the "catch" for Zenonia 3 and 4 being free?

I was looking for a game series on Android to play from the first release 'til latest. I then found myself looking at the Zenonia series. Both 1 and 2 are paid which is understandable but 3 and 4 are mysteriously free. Can anyone give me the "catch" as to why these two releases are free?


Import SMSes from Nokia 6300

I want to transfer all SMSes from my old phone Nokia 6300 to Philips W626. I have tried several tools but all of them failed. Does anybody know tested way to do it?


How do I disable the on screen keyboard? I have a USB keyboard attached

I have a ZeniThink C91 using Ice Cream. I also have a case that has a USB keyboard. How do i disable the android Keyboard so only the USB keyboard is active? Ice Cream 4.0


Lock screen orientation on Nexus 4

Is there a shortcut to lock the screen orientation on the Nexus 4 with android 4.2.1? I read you can swipe down from the top right corner on the Nexus 7 but haven't found any info for the 4.


Backup using adb on a phone with a dead screen

I have a Galaxy S3, screen is visually and touch impaired. It is USB debug enabled, un-rooted. I'm able to use Droid@Screen to see my screen, which i'm able to unlock. I then run this command: > adb backup –apk –shared –all –f /backup/mybackup.ab Which then initiates a backup on the phone. On the screen I can see it asking for an encryption password, which i provide by keyevent through adb. The final sticking point, is being unable to find a keyevent which will press the "Backup up my data" button. I am able to tab to it, and have it highlighted, but the 'space' and 'enter' events do not trigger it, as well as 'soft_right'. I'm getting my keyevents from HERE. ![\]!\[Backup Scr\]\[2](http://i.stack.imgur.com/tfyL0.png) If there is another way for me to dump the ab, that would be awesome.


Turn-by-turn navigation screen orientation

I had a question about screen orientation in the Google turn-by-turn navigation app. Previously the screen would orient as you would expect with the maps/arrows pointed in the direction of travel(with a 3D-esque view of what's coming). However of-late(I suspect after an update or so), the maps are always oriented to point north and the app just plots your current location giving you a top- view of the map(as you would see in the normal Google Maps app). Is there any way to change this back to how it previously was? I am using a Droid Incredible running Android 2.3.4(Gingerbread). Also, just to clarify the above post is about the turn-by-turn navigation app(which can be fired up from Google Maps or as a standalone - 'Car Panel' or 'Navigation') and not Google Maps, per se. Any help would be appreciated. TIA.


How exactly does operating system update work on Android devices?

Today I have received my first Android device, to be more precise a GOClever Tab A102.2 tablet. I have noticed that it runs as operating system Android 4.0.4 so I though why not update it since the latest one is 4.2? I went to Settings > About > System Update however it asks for a update.zip file which I have to place in NAND or SD card. Searching through the internet I have found that some devices connect to the internet and check for updates when prompted while others need to be updated with vendor specific versions (I guess that's the case for me). Now I wonder, why do some devices need to be updated with vendor specific versions? The way I see it, Android is just an Operating System and thus not tied to the device so theoretically if I wanted I could ditch it in favor of some other operating system (say a linux distro) so whether the update comes from the vendor or not should be irrelevant. Also, can vendor specific versions of Android be updated (through some other means) even though the vendor didn't release an update for it?


Is it possible to set or configure the "supported preview sizes"?

Two of my colleagues both have a 8 MP Android phones, but of a different model. Both of them install an app call `Elixir 2` to check on their phone specs. They notice one special spec - `supported preview sizes` under the camera function. Although both of them have the same mega pixel (8 MP) Android phone, they have different `supported preview sizes`. One of them support more `preview sizes` than the other. (Also, they have different `photo quality`, which one of them have 100%, while another is 80%.) So, they were wondering if it is possible to configure this particular setting.


Installing Clockwork Mod using .img

I would like to install Clockwork Mod recovery on my Motorola Cliq running Android 2.1. Unfortunately, it seems that the app to install it is no longer available in Market, only in Google Play, but Play doesn't work in 2.1. I was able to download an image, but have no idea what to do with it. Can somebody walk me through the process? Sorry for the basic question but I'm rather new at this.


Either downloading images directly to SD card or moving to SD while retaining original time stamps?

I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 with 4.4.2. When I read manga online and save the images the files in a given sequence are generally in a 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. numbered format. When I copy these files from the DOWNLOAD folder to the SD card though it ends up arranging them like 1, 10, 2, etc. regardless of the file manager I use AND it changes the time stamps at the same time so that it's permanently stuck like that. At the worst, I had over 5k images get scrambled and I am NOT looking forward to sorting them out one at a time on a desktop computer. I would like to avoid this problem in the future. I would either like to have them save to the SD card right away, or I would like to be able to have the files retain their original time stamp when moved to the SD card so that I can retain the order of viewing regardless of the name, or both. (Renaming one at a time to 001, 002, 003, etc isn't really an option.) Note: After the update (which AT&T forced on me without my permission), I rooted my phone with towelroot and Superuser and edited permissions to regain the ability to copy without problems, so if there is a solution that requires a root I am ready for it.


Email notifications for google calendar events

I am trying to create a calendar event with email notification using my HTC desire, but I can't figure how to do it. I tried both the built-in calendar app as well as mobile Google calendar website. How can I make it work?


Any way to sync Bookmarks between Android and Blackberry?

Is there any way to sync my Bookmarks between my BlackBerry Torch and My Samsung Tablet?


How to pay on Google Play from Seller's account?

I have Google Play seller's account (with less than $100, so it can not be transferred to my bank account). Can I use these money to buy applications at Google Play?


How to get full list of apps in play-store

Is there a way to get a list with all the apps in google play? And if so is there a way to find the SDK from any app created there?


Android apps not compatible between roms

I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 with CM10, I was testing SlimRom and notice that some applications that I bought on PlayStore showed the message "This app is not compatible with your device". It's the same device with different rom. Any ideas about why this happen? thanks!


How to voice command a music player?

I would like to know if is that possible to voice command music actions, like **next track** , and even **delete track** would be very nice. My sport, rowing, doesn't allow me to interact with smartphone through hands, so, these voice commands would be extremely helpful. In my tries, I just found **listen to** , which is not that interesting. _I am using Android 2.3.7 - Cyanogenmod 7.2 for Defy_


Edit SMS and call log history

I have a bunch of friends who have changed their phone numbers. I have already updated their numbers in the contact list, but the call log and the SMS conversations still have the old number, and thus they are not linked to my friends contacts anymore. Is there any way to edit the SMS messages from past conversations? Is there any way to edit the call log? Bonus points if I can use a regexp search-and-replace for that!


transfer custom itinerary from Maps on PC to Android

I have a custom itinerary I prepared on maps.google.com on my PC (forcing some routing) and I would like to transfer it to my android smartphone, then use the navigation features of the Maps app. The only thing I managed to do is to open this itinerary in a browser (on maps.google.com via the link I get on the PC) but not to transfer it to the Maps app. Is there a way to do this? Does the Maps app even supports custom routes?


keep losing names from numbers on my contacts list in my HTC desire s

I keep losing names from numbers saved to SIM in my contacts list randomly on my new HTC desire S. If I reboot my phone, they come back, only to disappear again randomly! Only some of my contact's names disappear and all my contact's numbers are saved to SIM in the same way....!? What do you reckon?


Samsung Galaxy S3 installed Omega Rom, not detecting the sim

I installed this Omega Rom after downloading from omegadroid.co/download- center/ for my S3 I9300, omega version is v58 - XXUGNB6 now everything is working fine except the calling feature, phone is fast as well but when i try to make a call it says not registered on network. which was working fine before, similarly to another S3 I9300 of a friend the same ROM is installed and it works fine without any problem at all. even calling is working fine. The error message is "Not Registered on Network " what can i do to recover my phone? can i unroot it ? if so please appreciate any help on how to do it. what could be the issue here if anyone have a idea. Thanks in advance.


NFC Peer2Peer Mode - Android Beam - ISO 18092

I need to find out how in Android Beam the P2P-Mode is managed. I found some general information about P2P: There is an active P2P Mode (not recommended by NFC Forum) and the passive One (recommended by P2P) where passive device works like a SmarTcard (Card emulation mode). I also know that an NFC Reader Device does usually the following steps:               Field on          Check for a card or a P2P passive device          If found then communicate with the device, if not then field off          Field off          Check for external field for around 500ms-1s at least          If external field detected act as a card or P2P passive target. Receive commands and perform the transaction as a target          Wait until no more field detected          Goto 1      Now my question is, in Android Beam what happens when the 2 phones are put together? 1.) I think they both create the field for scanning, and they both recognize them, by showing then the Android Beam Interface (the smaller windows with the information for sending) 2.) Then, the user types on the screen, and gets the iniator, while the other one goes to the passive receiver. 3.) They pair by P2P passive and change the information over LLCP 4.) The callback is sent to the iniator and the end. I don't know if this is correct, does someone have information herefore? What happens in Android Beam when the 2 smartphones/devices are put together, in which mode are they, and who gets when active/passive and which mode is used (p2p active or passive)? In LLCP there is no Master/Slave so both are master and slave what exactly means this? Thanks for your help!


Vold makes my SD card disappear

I flashed a newer (unofficial) version of CM on to my phone, and whenever I try and use this version the SD card disappears moments after it is inserted. The kernel finds the card, vold detects this and does something. I'm not sure what, but it essentially causes the card to disappear from /dev/block before it can be fsck'd. If I run this script, however:               while true; do       if ls /dev/block | grep mmc; then         killall vold       fi     done      The SD remains visible and also mountable, and it also remains mounted after vold has caused its block files to disappear (`/dev/block/mmc*` disappear and `/dev/block/vold/179:*` (the SD card) remains, but in an unusable state, but the mountpoint still writes to the SD card) The card has one fat32 partition that works in TWRP. Relevant dmesg sections (lines containing either "sd" or "mmc" in dmesg): http://paste.kde.org/pyrxbgd9z/c5fjco Logcat output:               D/Vold    (14152): Volume sdcard0 state changing 1 (Idle-Unmounted) -> 2 (Pending)     D/DirectVolume(14152): DirectVolume::handlePartitionAdded -> MAJOR 179, MINOR 1, PARTN 1     D/Vold    (14152): Volume sdcard0 state changing 2 (Pending) -> 1 (Idle-Unmounted)     W/MountService(  440): Duplicate state transition (unmounted -> unmounted) for /storage/sdcard0     D/MountService(  440): sendStorageIntent Intent { act=android.intent.action.MEDIA_UNMOUNTED dat=file:///storage/sdcard0 (has extras) } to UserHandle{-1}     D/DirectVolume(14152): Checking for bad partition major number     I/Vold    (14152): /dev/block/vold/179:1 being considered for volume sdcard0     D/Vold    (14152): Volume sdcard0 state changing 1 (Idle-Unmounted) -> 3 (Checking)     D/Vold    (14152): Trying to get filesystem type for /dev/block/vold/179:1     D/MountService(  440): volume state changed for /storage/sdcard0 (unmounted -> checking)     D/MountService(  440): sendStorageIntent Intent { act=android.intent.action.MEDIA_CHECKING dat=file:///storage/sdcard0 (has extras) } to UserHandle{-1}     D/MediaScannerReceiver(  974): action: android.intent.action.MEDIA_UNMOUNTED path: /storage/sdcard0     D/ExternalStorage(  989): After updating volumes, found 0 active roots     D/DirectVolume(14152): Volume sdcard0 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 partition 179:1 removed     D/DirectVolume(14152): Volume sdcard0 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 disk 179:0 removed     D/Vold    (14152): Volume sdcard0 state changing 3 (Checking) -> 0 (No-Media)     I/PackageManager(  440): Updating external media status from unmounted to unmounted     D/MountService(  440): volume state changed for /storage/sdcard0 (checking -> unmounted)     D/Vold    (14152): Found vfat filesystem on /dev/block/vold/179:1     D/MountService(  440): sendStorageIntent Intent { act=unmounted dat=file:///storage/sdcard0 (has extras) } to UserHandle{-1}     D/MountService(  440): volume state changed for /storage/sdcard0 (unmounted -> removed)     I/fsck_msdos(14152): FSCK wrapper - calling fsck_msdos with -p -f /dev/block/vold/179:1     D/MountService(  440): sendStorageIntent Intent { act=android.intent.action.MEDIA_REMOVED dat=file:///storage/sdcard0 (has extras) } to UserHandle{-1}     I/fsck_msdos(14152): ** /dev/block/vold/179:1     I/fsck_msdos(14152): Can't open: No such device or address     I/fsck_msdos(14152): fsck_msdos terminated by exit(8)     E/Vold    (14152): Filesystem check failed (unknown exit code 8)     E/Vold    (14152): /dev/block/vold/179:1 failed FS checks (I/O error)     D/Vold    (14152): Volume sdcard0 state changing 0 (No-Media) -> 1 (Idle-Unmounted)     W/Vold    (14152): Returning OperationFailed - no handler for errno 0     E/VoldConnector(  440): NDC Command {52 volume mount /storage/sdcard0} took too long (792ms)     I/PackageManager(  440): Updating external media status from unmounted to unmounted     W/MountService(  440): Insertion mount failed (-1)     D/MountService(  440): volume state changed for /storage/sdcard0 (removed -> unmounted)     D/MountService(  440): sendStorageIntent Intent { act=android.intent.action.MEDIA_UNMOUNTED dat=file:///storage/sdcard0 (has extras) } to UserHandle{-1}     D/MediaScannerReceiver(  974): action: android.intent.action.MEDIA_UNMOUNTED path: /storage/sdcard0     D/ExternalStorage(  989): After updating volumes, found 0 active roots      if you need any more info/clarification to help troubleshooting, ask and I will provide :)


Automatically update all Apps

I have some problems with the update feature for some apps. I cannot update them via Google Play, because there is no "Update" button, only the "Installed" button. However, there is clearly a new version (I've checked the version number of the installed app with the one offered by Google Play). Also, under "My Apps" in Settings, these apps are not listed, even though they are installed and run just fine. What do I have to do, so that ALL apps can be updated, either automatically or manually through Google Play? I am using a Nexus S with Android 4.1.2 installed. Thank you very much for your time!


my samsung knox is locked and i need help ASAP!!

I have a samsung galaxy s4 and i use knox. I suddenly forgot my pattern and after 10 times it got automatically locked. Now it asks me to contact my administrator to unlock. I need immediate help ASAP!!


I updated Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) and it do not work properly

I have `Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i).` I updated it from android version `2.3 (gingerbread)` to `4.0 (ice-cream-sandwich)`, and now my phone can not work normally; Its RAM is always full and it need very long time to do something, especial when I need call, send messages or play something. Please someone advised me something, what can I do?


Why does Facebook messenger stays active irrespective of the Mobile data being enabled or not

I have noticed that in my task manager Facebook Messenger stays active even thought the mobile data is enabled or dis-abled. I have tried doing the force stop many times when the app is not at all required.Also visited the site for some solution. But when I enable the mobile data I observe that FB messenger was active all the while in the background and I automatically get notifications without activating the app. Any suggestion or help accepted.


Does the Play Store app verify the APKs?

Many people (including me) are downloading/installing/updating applications in public networks where we cant be sure of a secure connection without MiTM attacks, does Google's Play Store transmit the APK files over HTTPS? And does it verify its checksums after the download before its installed?


Can I remove the gray triangle in the lower right of a contact icon?

I added a contact widget to the home screen of my Droid Razr M (running stock Android 4.1.1), and the icon has a little gray triangle in the lower right corner. Is there a way I can remove that from the image? I see these little triangles in my contacts list also. **Update:** Here's a screenshot of what I'm seeing (it took me a bit to figure out how to take it): ![Contact icon with gray triangle in lower right](http://i.stack.imgur.com/IWK2i.jpg) If it's any additional help, my contacts don't seem to sync properly, and I don't know why. When I go to _Settings > Accounts - Google > {My account}_ , I see the "refresh" icon next to "Contacts." The last sync date for that item is older than all of the other items on the list. I've manually cleared the "Contacts Storage" data, and did a resync that way, but subsequent sync attempts seem to fail.


my samsung galaxy 2 battery is draining to fast!

I have an Samsung Galaxy S2 GT i9100. I have had it for quite a time, but today I noticed something strange: First my battery had not been charging while I was sleeping: when I woke up I had only about 13% charge left. So I put the phone on the charger while I was making breakfeast. When I came back to the phone some time later, it had nearly not charged at all: in fact the phone was using more battery then it was charging. Why is my phone battery's charge dropping when I'm charging? I had this problem the whole day -- it won't charge more then 30%, then suddenly the battery level drops. How can this be solved?


What's a quick way to turn on the torch?

In my accessibility settings on my Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500), there is an "Assistive light" option that "Turn[s] on torch to see better". It activates the light on the back of the device. Is there a way I can activate the light quickly without having to go through the accessibility settings? ps: If someone could tag this with "torch" and possibly also "gt-s7500", that would be great.


Blue arrow pointer in Google Maps won't update whichever way I'm facing?

On the Google Maps app, I see a blue arrow pointer. I've seen this on a previous version of maps back in Gingerbread. I think at some point in time, they removed this feature and made it look simply like a circle. But now I see that it's back. However, it seems to be stuck on the same direction regardless if I rotate my phone in whichever way. Android reports on the notification bar that the "Location set by GPS" already so that rules out the possibility that it's still waiting for GPS data. The weird thing is it will sometimes change direction but on random occasions only. Is there a way to force it to re-calibrate or something? I find it really useful back then for navigating places where I'm not familiar with and would like to use it again now. I'm now on Ice Cream Sandwich. Same phone. EDIT: I have downloaded 3rd party compass apps from the Play Store and they work without problems. The phone is ST17i.


Cyanogenmod 7 OpenVPN DNS not working

I want to route all the internet traffic of my phone through my VPN. I configured OpenVPN on my htc Desire with Cyanogenmod 7.2.0.1-bravo through the integrated VPN settings dialog. When I activate the Redirect-Gateway option, DNS resolution (e.g. google.com) doesn't work anymore. So not like others where the resolution of there local hostnames doesn't work (that wouldn't be a problem for me). The device hast still a connection to the internet (through the VPN) but it can't resolve domain names anymore. The nameservers look correctly configured (adb shell):               # cat /etc/resolv.conf     nameserver 8.8.8.8     nameserver 8.8.4.4      I've also tested the OpenVPN Settings app but as soon as i add 'redirect- gateway' to the openvpn configuration file I get the same problem. What could cause this problem?


My S3 doesn't have Auto screen off/on option

Hi I'm trying to look for Auto screen off/on during calls but I could not locate it. It's not on my Call Settings. Help please.


Have I lost my phone forever because of samsung firmware?

Okay so I've had my s3 for quiet a while but never actually used it properly until today. First issue was it didn't get past the samsung boot logo, it showed the carriers boot logo( three UK) followed by the samsung one but didn't go any further. I thought oh crap I guess it's time for a reset. I do the usual factory reset through recovery mode. But noticed that it started saying E:/ removed or something. Now not only no network carrier to be seen but stuck in samsung i9300 screen. Boot loop. Next action fire up Odin and see if I can use the link on XDA (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610) to get back and downloaded THREE different firmware as I wasn't sure of which one to download as I couldn't access my settings. Next thing I know Odin says pass but it is on this constant loop of green android man and samsung!!! I removed the cable and closed Odin but still stuck on it. I can't access recovery mode only download mode. What do I do guys?! P.s all this time I had no root installed


How do I set my Android Nexus 4 via bluetooth MAP to get messages in car

I have a Nexus 4 and I am trying to get it to work with my car computer, and for most parts via Bluetooth it works, especially for audio. I cant get the text messaging part to work, and that has to do with MAP profile for bluetooth. When I had a samsung SIII it worked, but for some reason, with this it doesnt seem to work.. I heard from someone that it may be an issue and you need to install a custom rom. Is that true? Is there any other way around this?


How to set HTTP proxy and proxy authentication credentials in wifi?

I have set up wifi, I installed HTTP proxy and configured it, but where I put the proxy authentication credentials?


how to assign an app to an event?

I would like to use NFC tags with NFC Task Launcher or AutomateIt but I get every time I scan the tag a popup asking for the application to use (I have a few NFC related ones). I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and a Galaxy Notes 2. There is no "always use this application" choice (similar to the ones I had when clicking on a link for the first time - which popped up an app panel with a choice of "this time only" or "every time"). Is there a way to force the assignment of an app to an event? Thank you!


How can I upgrade my Samsung Galaxy S2 to the latest kernel?

I have an SGS2 with Gingerbread 2.3.4 and kernel version `2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526 se.infra@SEP-39 #2`. I heard that I can update the kernel to a newer version, but I have a few questions before I do it:   1. Which version should I update to?   2. What are the changes? Is there a change log ?   3. I'm using GO Launcher and have lots of apps installed. Should I back up these apps beforehand?


I am having problem with resolution in Temple run 2 on my LG-Optimus L3 E400

I am having problem with resolution in Temple Run 2 on my LG-Optimus L3 E400. The game runs smoothly but the resolution is so big that I cannot even see the character running. Please help!


Sony Xperia U not working after failed update

I've been having problems for some time with my phone connecting to my pc/charger which Sony advised me to correct with the latest update. However, when I tried the update failed twice and now my phone just shows an error screen with an exclamation mark and phone. Can't do anything with it at all. What can I do to fix it?


Issues with mDNS on an Android device

I'm running a local testing environment (MAMP) on a Mac (Mountain Lion), and Im having having difficulty accessing these sites on my Galaxy S3 running 4.1.2 Everything works fine testing using windows laptops, iphones etc ... on the network, except the android device does not recognise the name of the machine (mDNS) There is a work around by using the machines IP address but this has its problems and isn't an ideal solution. Is there a solution I could use to get mDNS working on the mobiles browsers? Cheers


Changing input format for Android calendar

I have a Nexus 4. For the calendar, you have to scroll to enter a time, which is inconvenient for events starting at :30 (30 minutes past the hour). On the same phone, for the alarm clock, you manually enter the time using a keypad- type display. Is there anyway to use the keypad-type display rather than scrolling for the calendar function?


What does it mean by "Set permissions read, write / read, write / none for *.db file"?

I've come across a *.apk where permissions are needed to be set to the *.db file. But I don't know what's it meaning. Help?


Delete all music NOT in playlist?

I have a playlist of favorite music on my phone. It's time I got I'm of all the others that I regularly skip and never listen to. How can I select all music that is NOT in that playlist in order yo manipulate it?


How can I pipe the input audio of a Bluetooth headset into Google Now? I have Jelly Bean 4.1.1.


Prevent reboot after fastboot -w image.zip?

Is it possible to prevent the automatic reboot that follows               fastboot -w image.zip      ? This would be quite useful for batch files. Thanks for any hint :-)


Where did the internal space go on my HTC Desire?

I know this a common problem, but my experience has been a little freakish. I am using an HTC Desire 2.2 and usually try to maintain approximately 40 MB space free. I have installed the bloody gigantic Google+ which took up about 20 MB and there was an option to move it the SD card, which I did. Apparently only some of the 20 MB was moved, I think about 12 MB. Okay no problem, I thought, used Google+ for some time, not my thing, so I uninstalled it and couldn't believe that I'm still short the 8MB of space! My question is where did it go? And can I get it back? 8mb is precious on the Desire.


Time tracking with multiple level hierarchy of tasks/categories

I'm looking for time tracking (standalone or inside a GTD app) with the following features:   * time tracking (adding items manually)   * multiple-level (>2) hierarchy of tasks (or categories)   * analysis/reports Do you know any?


How to use Wifi re-installation code?

Hi all I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace but my Wifi is always not in range. I think the solution may have been at Google Helps: > Use WiFi driver re-installation Code `*#*#526#*#*`...Reinstall the firmware > for Wifi. Try it on other Routers as well this is a common problem with > Androids. as i see (seen in lot of forums people discussing Wifi problem of > Androids) My cousin bought the same Handset and he is having same problem. > If it doesn't help show it to your vendor from where you have brought it I was wondering how do I use WiFi driver re-installation Code `*#*#526#*#*` ?


What part of android is responsible for alerts?

Some time ago I customized my Android phone by removing all the bloatware and by setting the permissions for a lot of system apps with lbe security center to a more privacy-friendly state. This included disabling access to my phone number, IMEI, SIM number, Internet access for apps that shouldn't have it, and other things. I only removed which I considered bloatware, such as several Samsung apps, Google junk I didn't need such as search, widget, sync adapters,... And I customized the permissions of for example Google services framework (no SIM number access, and other set to on demand), Android market (no phone number and location), maps (location on demand, no phone number/IMEI)... After that I ran into a problem, namely my calendar alerts don't function properly and I noticed that my alarms don't activate the second time (using galaxy s3 app). The calendar alerts sometimes function correctly but sometimes either not on time or not at all, and I found on the Internet that some people are experiencing the same problems with the calendar and exactly the same way as for when the alerts do work and when they don't. Some apps that seem to rely on the Android system for alerts (such as wordfeud, buienalarm), don't work correctly either. I noticed, but cannot say this for certain, that the alerts do work once or several times after I enable WiFi for the first time (or was it mobile Internet?) I have to mention that apps that have their own alert/notification system do work correctly, such as chaton (using Samsung push app), whatsapp and Trillian. Now I'd like to know if anyone can tell me which app or feature is responsible for these alerts and notifications and/or how to fix this properly. I installed a custom version of the Galaxy S3 Android 4.1.2 ROM of wanamlite using the mobile Odin app but my problems aren't solved. specs : Android 4.1.2 wanamlite Galaxy S3 international I9300


How does power usage for data over WiFi compare to data over 3G? (Ignore LTE for now)

If you have unlimited data over 3G so that cost is no option, which is more power efficient? Using the WiFi or 3G connection for data usage? Extending battery life being the goal


How do I change the delay between rings?

I have an HTC EVO Shift running Android 2.2 (Froyo). When I receive an incoming call the ringtone plays constantly. Each cycle starts immediately after the previous cycle finishes with no delay at all. This happens regardless of which ringtone I select. Short of editing the audio files, is there any way to set the delay between subsequent ringtone cycles?


Can I turn off wifi, GPS, etc. on Android phone overnight?

I'd like for my Android phone to automatically turn off some features overnight to save battery, and re-enable them in the morning. Among the things I'd like to turn do:   * Turn off wifi   * Turn off the GPS   * Use only 2G data networks I don't need any fancy idle detection. I'd be happy with the ability to do this from, say, 12am to 6am. What Android apps are good for this sort of thing?


Should I buy a HTC Desire or an Nexus One (in Australia)

I've done some research and there seem to be advantages and disadvantages to each. I'm fairly confident that I can physically run both in Australia, however which will give me the best experience given the mobile bands and technology available here? The main things I'm concerned with:   * Reception for phone calls - probably fine in the US, but what about AU?   * Data speeds - Are 3G and/or HSDPA available?   * Handset speed - specs are similar, but which one actually performs, and will it perform within Australia?


MMS delivery report

I have GT-I9300 and JB 4.1.2. Until now, I thought that my MMS' weren't delivered. But now I've noticed that people are actually getting my MMS' but I don't receive the delivery report. How is that possible? Btw, I have the delivery report setting checked for both SMS and MMS.


How to get more screen lock options?

In my Nexus 4, I have the following screen lock options.               None     Slide     Face Unlock     Pattern     PIN     Password      How can I get options other than these for my lock screen? I prefer non-rooted ways to get this done. (The option I prefer is what I have in my Jailbroken iPod Touch - AndroidLock XT that allows me to use an unlock pattern with the nine points to create the pattern, invisible. But I don't mind any other interesting options available for a screen lock on android)


How to disable startup and shutdown sound on Samsung Galaxy S?

Is there a way to disable the sounds on phone startup and shutdown? When I had JF3 firmware, there were no sounds, but now on JM1 the sounds are there :(


What functionality is only available when syncing to Windows or OS X?

I'm considering buying an android phone (probably a Galaxy S variant). But I only run Linux (Gentoo if it matters). So, I'm curious what features work with Linux, and whether there are any features that I'll miss out on by not syncing my phone to a Windows or OS X PC. (I'm being optimistic in the title and assuming that most things will Just Work -- please correct me if I'm wrong.)


Google Voice Upgrade: Get a new number from Google or use my mobile number?

Google voice added an upgrade recently, in which they allow to choose whether you want to use your own mobile number or get a new Google number. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ISMcq.png) Will I be able to activate my android with either one of the options? Is there a good reason why to prefer one over another?


How can I tap once on my home screen and start composing an email to a specified contact?

I'm looking for a widget, shortcut, etc. that will let me tap it once and the next screen I see if the compose email screen for someone. For example, if I have a contact Joe whose email is joe@example.com, I could click one button (or contact picture, or label, etc.) on my home screen and an email to joe@example.com would be started. If I use the contact widget, I click on Joe and then get a menu for email or call, etc. Is there a one-click solution to start composing an email to a contact from the home screen?


How do carriers block tethering?

What are all the different technical options that a carrier (i.e. T-mobile, Verizon, etc) has to prevent an Android device from sharing its cellular data connection with other machines over USB, Bluetooth, Wifi, etc? What's the most commonly-used of these methods?


Viewing local style sheets/javascript/html using Emulator

I want to view style sheets/html pages via the Android emulator. I pulled the html pages into the SD Card and was able to view them. However, I'm not sure how to pull the style sheets/javascript in to see specific styling. How can that be done? I'm not a programmer, but can find my way around Eclipse pretty well if that is needed.


Sony Xperia Z won't start up

So I applied custom font (I did it myself) via iFont (the phone is rooted), it prompted for a reboot for the font to be applied, but after that the phone just shows Sony, Xperia, then the wave animation but the animation just lasts for less than a second and it stuck there, and then repeat the loop. What should I do? Could it be bricked?


How to access bricked phone /system folder? Fix corrupted file

I have a SK504, brazilian phone. Well, i was trying to change my boot animation, but downloaded and installed a corrupted one. So, when i rebooted, the phone shows ANDROID like always, but after, a black screen appears and stays forever. I can acess recovery, and the phone is rooted. No backup. Is there a way to get into the phone trough USB and change the bootanimation.zip file to a valid one? Because i don't want to reset it or install another ROM, unless necessary. Besides the corrupted bootanimation.zip file, i have two more on the /system/media folder, they are bootanimation.old (the original one) and bootanimation(2).zip, a valid one that worked before, so there is no need to transfer something from pc to phone, just rename the files. Thanks!!!


How to enable Ad-Hoc in **Rooted** Galaxy Tab 2 , GT-3113 , Android 4.2.2

I have a Rooted Galaxy Tab 2 GT-3113 and need to enable support for ad-hoc on it. I have searched all around the Net and I did all of suggestions (all of them were tested in other devices) and none worked for me. Anybody did that for GT-3113?


App is not installed using icon pack

I just installed Lumos icon pack. In atom launcher I select an application and select "Select and resize image" (translations can be approximate). Then I can choose a picture in ES File Manager, in picture manager or use Lumos app. That's what I did. After selecting the proper icon in Lumos, I see a message saying "Application is not installed" and the icon isn't modified. How to solve that?


HTC Incredible is stuck in a boot loop

How do I get my HTC Incredible to start all the way up, instead of it going into a boot loop and repeating _droid_ over and over?


How can I enable/add USB OTG support to my rooted stock LG P500?

I have a rooted LG P500 running stock 2.3.3 with kernel 2.6.35.10. I would like to use USB OTG features and connect a flash drive to my phone. I have a USB OTG cable that I use with my Nexus 7. The same cable and same flash drive doesn't work with my phone. I have tried to install StickMount, but unfortunately it is not compatible with my phone and so is the USB Host diagnostics \- however, their database clearly says P500 does not support USB. Other than going the route of custom ROM, can some thing be done for enabling USB OTG like patching kernels etc? I am not sure even the previous statement is valid, but just thought of asking as in the database under "Rooted API Claims support" column, the value for LGP500 is said as Yes. And, I checked this XDA thread, which also says that the chipset MSM7227 which my phone uses has limited OTG capabilities. Also that thread's title says `Update: Working now`, but I couldn't find anything relevant within its posts. All these just gives me a faint hope. Update: My phone's has three files `libra.ko, librasdioif.ko, wireless.ko` in `/system/lib/modules`


How do I access my phone (not my SD card) from my computer?

I have an MyTouch 4G from TMobile. It's running android 2.3.4. How do I put put a file and delete files from the phone itself, not just the SD card?


Set custom DPI for different apps?

I own a rooted Nexus 7 16GB running on 4.2.1. The default interface (stock ROM) is the phone UI. I have read mods and a certain app that changes the DPI to enable the tablet UI. I would like to have the phone UI primarily but I want certain apps to run in the tablet UI mode. Is this possible? If so, how?


Nexus 5 to PC file transfer problem

Yesterday I bought a new Nexus 5. The first thing I tried was to connect my phone to my Win 7 PC. After several hours googling I couldn't find out why I can't do file transfer. When I plug the usb cable , some drivers are being installed , and when I open the device manager the phone is recognized as `Google Nexus ADB Interface`. Also I would like to mention that USB debugging is turned off and the MTP is turned on. I have also tried to uninstall the driver and install it again. But nothing helps. The whole day I was reading furums and tutorials but nowhere I could find an answer. So help me pleeease !


Huawei Ascend P7: Problem with Push Notifications

I've just purchased 2 brand-new Huawei Ascend P7 phones and have problems with both: The Push Notifications do not work properly: messages come in delayed, sometimes only when I enter the corresponding app. This is not restricted to a specific app, and occurs on both Wifi and mobile data. I have given all apps push notification permissions within the Notification Manager, I have also disabled Smart Power Saving Mode and enabled always-on mobile data (hope that helps keeping the GCM connection alive). One of my phones already received the new system update to P7-L10V100R001C00B121SP01, the other one is still on L10V100R001C00B116SP3. I've googled a bit, this seems a common problem with those P7s. Any ideas?


modify the HTC unlock system on an HTC Android 2.3.5 phone?

My HTC Unlock system comes with "Phone", "Mail", "Camera" and "Messages" options on top of the bubble-thingy that one has to move around to unlock. How can I modify the options in this menu to add new app icons or remove any of these four?


where is factory data reset option on Android 2.3.5?

Where is the `Factory Data Reset` option on an HTC ChaCha Android 2.3.5 phone? I haven't been able to find the option anywhere, and it is recommended to free up memory, which is short in this phone. Could it be that I can't do a "Factory data reset" on this model? I am looking at the Settings -> Privacy menu, and I only get:               Display message text [x]     Back up my settings [x]     Automatic restore [x]      nothing more...


was my phone hacked?

I look at my dashboard and saw activity in a town 4 hours away from me and everything Google on my phone is acting weird, I think my phone was hacked what can I do? I have it in safe mode now, but I don't know what to do to fix it. Like trying to sign into my gmail account it kept telling me my password was incorrect over and over and I know I was putting the correct password. So it kept asking me to recover my account, and when I will try to click on the link to recover the account the same screen kept popping up saying incorrect password, like over n over n over n over


Stack Exchange newbie here. Please forgive any protocol mistakes. I'm following a thread, but can't yet comment as a newbie, on a question involving the Google Voice Dialer for Android 4.1x - everyone commenting knows that the prior version worked fine but a new OTA push made it serious junk. I've followed some instructions that say to disable Google Search so that the system will use Voice Commands instead, and that solution works consistently well. However, additional instructions state that one should then re-download Google Search to reinstall it. This does not appear possible... when an app is disabled, it indicates this status in the Play Store and one cannot opt to download a fresh copy. And re-enabling Google Search just puts the crappy Google Voice Dialer back online. How to restore Google Search withOUT Google Voice Dialer? Comments or answers to this please? Your help greatly appreciated. Thanks! Droid Bionic 4.1.2 System ver 98.72.22.XT875.Verizon.en.US


I added a new calendar using my laptop, but my Android phone can't find it after syncing

I used my laptop to remove two calendars and add one calendar to my Google Calendar account. After syncing, the Calendar app on my Android (2.2) phone knows that I deleted the two calendars, but does not know about the calendar that I added. Is this a common problem? How can I fix it?


Pressing backspace whilst typing an SMS causes the screen to exit to the "Delete by Selection" view, how can I stop this?

As in the title - When I'm writing a text and hit backspace, it always exits to the 'delete by selection' view for the person I'm writing to. Which is especially annoying b/c when I hit back to escape _that_ screen, it takes me to the top of the list of conversations between me and that person, necessitating me spending either a long period of time scrolling, or exiting the menu entirely and beginning again. Any tips on how I can get it to stop doing this? I have a HTC Desire HD.


Pixelated (blackberry game) on Android?

I want that game in my Android.. does anybody know some copy of Pixelated to Android? Here it says about "Colorised" game, but I wasn't able to find it anywhere Thanks!


Can I get back to root-able HBoot version by doing a factory reset

I have a HTC Wildfire (Buzz) that originally came with Eclair. I now have Froyo on it and the Unrevoked tool doesn't work as the HBoot version is not supported (too new for Unrevoked). At this point, I don't care about losing the data on the phone (they are backed up anyway). So, can I do a factory reset to get the old firmware back that can be rooted? I'm ready to do anything to get Cyongenmod on this :)


Recover data from encrypted SD card

I have an HTC Butterfly phone and what I did was I ordered a new SD card with much larger memory. I had my previous card encrypted already and took that out and inserted my new card in. The phone asked me to encrypt it again else the new inserted card would remain read-only. So, I did that. And now when I insert my old card in my phone again I cannot access data of my old card through the phone as the phone says the format is incorrect or the card is damaged and in order to use it I need to format it again. Is there any way in which I can access the data from my old card? I cannot access it through my PC as it is encrypted already. I have Android 4.3 and HTC Sense 5.5


How to get "Peak.ar" to work on Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini

I am using a Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini and try to get Peak.ar working correctly. However, it seems to me that none of the involved sensors (gyro, accelerometer and compass I guess?) is sensitive enough to make it behave reasonably. Besides the fact that the peaks are typically already initially shown with quite (!) some offset in both elevation and azimuth (rather: x and y), also when I move the phone it does not move accordingly, lags behind and eventually gets an even larger offset (or smaller - I sometimes use it to reduce the initial error). I already tried to calibrate the sensors by this magic command `*#0*#` , but this changed absolutely nothing. Does anybody have an idea how to improve the behavior? (with particular focus on the Peak.ar app)


Restore deleted system

I have formatted the system using twrp now I can't flash the stock rom on my galaxy s3 sprint. I am getting the `file_getprop: failed to stat "system/build.prop" status 7` every time I try to flash the stock rom. Is there any possible fix for this problem.


How to write a script to assign adobe reader as the default application for opening PDFs on Android?

I am distributing locked down tablets to my employees, ~40. Right now, one application opens a PDF and the user is presented with multiple PDF readers to choose from. This could cause confusion (I know.. I know..). The two solutions I have come up with are:   1. Write a script that assigns a default PDF reader for the user   2. Uninstall all of the other PDF readers (Both AT&T and T-Mobile have their own PDF readers and we may add other carriers with however many PDF readers.) (Could I write a script to uninstall the other PDF readers?) Are these solutions viable with Android? If so, I would love to here solutions! Thanks Note:   I am not using the devices and I do not have physical access to them. The users of this device boot into a locked down home page with an Icon for 'manual' that opens a PDF. The users cannot change anything about the device. They can't open settings, Can't open a browser, etc. Nothing. Right now, the users in the field are being presented with the option to use 2 or 3 separate PDF readers. I want all of my users using the same reader so that I can test the usability of the PDF. Because I cannot personally access all of the devices ( we push updates through Soti Mobile), I want to deploy a script that forces the device to use Adboe reader


What precisely is CloudAgent process? Its files eats space like crazy

I have bunch of usual stuff going on in my phone (Samsung Grand, Android 4.1.2) like app auto-updates, Twitter, Dropbox, etc. Most of the time it's clear what the network-related settings for them are (wifi-only all the things) and they are clearly reflected in data stats. The one exception is "CloudAgent" process, which:   * does not really make it obvious what it belongs to (is this part of Android? Samsung custom stuff?)   * eats space like crazy (its folder was well over 1GB out of 4GB system space)   * eats network, even when not on wifi While it doesn't really cause any serious issues, it is highly confusing - what it is, what it does and which settings control it?


is it possible in Android(>= 3.0) to launch/start an App (Activity) by a gesture on the homescreen. For example: if the user swipes from the bottom to the top on his homescreen, then App XY should be started. Thank you


Phone mutes ringer when I dismiss alarms

I have a Motorola Electrify (the Photon but on US Cellular) running Android 2.3.5. Sometimes when I dismiss my alarm in the morning, my phone mutes its ringer for some reason. I'm fairly sure it didn't used to do this, but I used Alarm Clock Extreme for a while so I'm not sure. Why would dismissing my alarm mute my phone and how can I stop it? It's the default "Alarm and Timer" app on my phone which seems to be Motorola's customization. It's intermittent but very annoying.


How can I delete all Winamp playlists at once?

How can I delete all Winamp playlists from an Android device? I currently have to delete them one file at a time.


store data partition of an Android device for later flashing

Does anybody know of a procedure where you can essentially take the /data partition off of a device and flash it to another one? (IE, to generate a userdata.img file from a device.)


Huawei Ascend G300 (U6615) not using Three network

I bought an ex-Vodaphone Huawei G300, and was happy to find that it was unlocked - I put in my Giffgaff SIM, and immediately had phone and internet access. However, I really want to use the phone on Three, but although calls and texts can be made and received, I can get no internet. I tapped 'New APN', and set it up in accordance with 3, but even though I saved it after inputting their settings, the APN screen remained blank, and no connection could be obtained. The settings entered were: Name – 3 Internet APN - three.co.uk Proxy, Port, Username, Password & Server - blank MMSC - http://mms.um.three.co.uk:10021/mmsc MMS PROXY - mms.three.co.uk MMS Port - 8799 MCC - 234 MNC - 15 Authentication type - None APN type left blank Is there something I don't know??


Difference between armv6 & armv7 processors?

Some phones have an armv6 processor, and some have an armv7. Some apps (such as firefox, flash player, and chrome beta) only work on armv7. So, what is the whole difference?


How to adjust ringer volume while listening to music?

When listening to music on my phone (running Android 4.0.4 ICS), I am unable to adjust the ringer volume with the hardware volume controls. Pushing either of them adjusts the _music volume_ and not the ringer volume. If I hold down the power button, a menu appears that provides me with the choice of turning off the ringer completely, enabling vibrate-only mode, and restoring the ringer volume to its previous level. However, there appears to be no way to actually _adjust_ the ringer volume level. Am I missing something?


Are images in HTML emails blocked by default on Samsung S3?

I have a client complaining that images in his email signature are not showing on his Samsung S3. So I wanted to know if they are either blocked by default or the email client is set to display plaintext emails by default?


My phone seems like it is sending MMS messages, but they never actually arrive - what's going on?

There are several MMS problem threads on here, but none seem to get at the issue I'm having. I can receive MMS messages just fine, however I cannot send them. What is bizarre is that, from all indications, the phone _thinks_ they are being sent. I get no error message and it even attaches a timestamp to the message. How can I find out what's going wrong and correct it? Potentially necessary details:   * Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII   * OS version: 4.0.4   * Network: Credo (via Sprint)   * MMS app: Default Android app; I did briefly switch to using Facebook Messenger but recently switched back


How to close the on-screen list of process

My kids played with my Nexus 7 and since then, I have a list of what I think is process on the upper right corner of the screen. The first line is three numbers, like 4.38 / 4.7 / 4.77 and a colored bar. And then, a list of process(?) com.android.systemui system_server mpdecision ... How can I close all that ?


Bypass memory manager; keep app alive

At my work we all have Android devices which are used to dispatch jobs to us. It uses a web-app accessible through any web browser. When a new job arrives we are notified with an audible alert. However, because of the way Android handles the memory, it often "sleeps" (don't know the proper terminology) the web browser so if we get a new job through, we aren't notified unless we manually re-open the web browser to "wake" it. Is there any workarounds for this issue? Cheers


Why does the email App on my galaxy note 2 crash when i click that an item is spam

When I get a spam email I used to be able to check the item and then click spam and it would go away, Now when I click spam the email app crashes and the offending email is still there. Any ideas? Anyone else? Thanks Woody


Can I use a separate profile for corporate security requirements on KitKat?

I tried adding my corporate Exchange user to my KitKat tablet, so I can sync email and calendar. The security policy page that came up states the admins in my company will be allowed to block my device, remotely erase it, change my password, etc. - if I accept the policy. Proceeding without accepting the policy is impossible (obviously). Since this is a private device that I intend to use personally as well, my question is: can I create a separate user on the device, create the Exchange account under that user, accept whatever policy is required - but not have it applied to the entire device, only to that specific user profile? Or is a policy applied to one user applicable to the entire device?


How can I remove a blank homescreen page once I've moved all the apps off it

I've consolidated my 5 'pages' of apps into 3 pages. Now I have two blank pages that have no icons in them. These are the pages that are represented by the small squares on the home page screen that take you to these various pages that have colletions of app icons. Having moved apps/icon to other pages, the last two pages are now blank. How can I actually remove them? This is a Samsung Galaxy s5 running Android 4.4


HTC One X Has Started to Constantly Disconnect From My Network Even at Close Range

I have a HTC One X (not rooted) running Android 4.1.1 but unfortunately it keeps disconnecting from my router when I am at home. The router in question is a Buffalo AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH2 running DD-WRT and the issue occurs even when I am less than one meter away from it. The phone shows the WiFi signal as full strength, but most of the time it will constantly disconnect and reconnect. The router is running in 802.11g/n mixed mode at 2.4GHz. Here's the thing: the phone was previously working fine with my network for several months yet nothing has changed that I am aware of and I have not updated the firmware of either device in some time. I still have no problems connecting to my neighbour's router (which I have been granted access to) from the same phone even though the signal is understandably poor. Also, no other devices have trouble connecting to my router. My router was configured to choose a channel automatically. Using inSSIDer on the phone I could see that the router was picking channel 6 - this seems to be logical as there does not seem to be anything else using it. I manually set the WiFi to channel 6 to be sure, but the issue remains. I'm having trouble working out whether the phone or the router is to blame. I'm guessing that there could be some kind of interference on the channel I'm using, but I don't want to change to another one because no other devices have a problem using it and I'm guessing that performance could be reduced due to interference from other networks. Any help in diagnosing the problem would be appreciated. Both devices have been restarted yet there was no improvement.


Samsung Galaxy Tab: Cannot download from Google Play

I bought this tablet without a SIM card. I have a WiFi connection, but it still doesn't let me download from the Android Market. How do I fix this?


Galaxy S2 Android 4.1.2 - calendar sync option disappeared

I just upgraded my SGS2 to 4.1.2 and I have huge problems synchronizing my Google calendar. First of all, my Google calendar app disappeared. Until here ok, I reinstalled it from Google Play. When I try to add my google calendar accounts, they are just not there. I try in _Settings ->Accounts->Google_ and choose my Google account to see the sync options inside. The option "Sync Calendar" does not exist anymore. Did anyone have this problem? How did you solve it?


How would you turn a tablet into a keyboard + easy-to-reach touchscreen (mirror the desktop) (not a touchpad) for a desktop PC? ### Numerous remote touchpads on Android I asked a question on askubuntu.com (Can you design buttons on a Ubuntu/Android tablet that is to be used as a virtual keyboard for your desktop?), and someone mentioned RemoteDroid. I haven't used it, but from the videos that I see online, your Android tablet becomes a touchpad. In a question on superuser.com (Use a touchscreen as a keyboard and mouse for a desktop), and in the answers here, Bob speaks of the “indirect virtual touchpad”, and Lèse majesté notes that “you can only use the touchscreen as a laptop-style touchpad, not as an actual tablet device”. I want the cursor to move to where I touch.


Where does "battery usage" app collect its data from?

The Battery Usage screen gives nice stats about which application has consumed how much battery. The stats are based on the time each process has kept the phone awake, the CPU time, etc. etc. There are times that I want to get more details that possibly exist, but not shown in the UI. That's why I want to look at the source of the info, or possibly write an app to collect better stats. (maybe some files in the /proc file system?) Originally, this is because I didn't get any answer on this question: How can I find out what causes "Android OS" to consume battery?


DCS Service on HTC Desire Z

I installed My Data Manager to see how much data traffic my phone generates and I noticed that there's some "DCS Service" using on average 180MB (!) per month. DCS Service is not something I installed. It is listed under apps but I cannot uninstall it. Anyone got an idea what it is and how I can stop it from producing all that data traffic?


Is there a Google Docs editor for Android that actually works?

I have tried several Google Docs editors for Android and none of them has fully featured editor functionality. Selecting things like fonts and colors is absent and I have actually tried two editors that completely messed up a document I had initially created using a computer. I read several reviews stating similar things. Does anyone know of a way to edit Google Docs documents using Android?


Kidz-Star tablet that won't save photos onto external sd card

My son's Kidzstar tablet doesn't have any option on the camera where to store photos and videos. The tablet is using 4.0.3. The photos and videos are being stored to internal SD card which it says is full and so can't take any more photos or videos. I bought a 16GB Micro SD Card and mounted it but the device will still not allow me to take photos. Also Apps can only be moved from internal memory to internal SD card with no option for external SD card. What should I do?


Searching and filtering Android Market app reviews

There seems to be no way of filtering or searching the app _reviews_ in Android Market. This is a problem because it's usually the low-scored reviews that are most useful - they give an idea about what people are finding as disadvantages, so I can decide whether or not those are relevant to me or not. **Is there some way around this restriction?** Does Google provide the review data in some way that could be searched, for example all reviews on one big page?


Watch and download youtube video simultanously

So I can watch a youtube video, great. But once I go out of range of wifi I can't play it. So the other option, is, I use a program to download the video. But I can't play it before it's downloaded. So is there like a program that you see the video, but after it has been downloaded, it's not discarded but permanently saved ?


Google search appears out of nowhere

From time to time Google (voice) search randomly starts on my phone (Huawei Ascend Y300, Android version 4.1.1). I'll be listening to music for example, change song, and out of nowhere Google voice search will open. I have no idea what button I'm pressing or what I'm doing to activate this. I would ideally deactivate this completely, but knowing what it is I do to open this will also be of great help. I've gone to the settings when I get this screen. Google Now is already turned off and there doesn't seem to be anything relevant there I can do. ![Screenshot](http://i.imgur.com/V81Vg3M.png?1?4179)   Screenshot (click for larger variant)


Hotword detection of google now / search not woking

After switching to a new ROM I restored Google Now using Titanium backup but however I no longer have hotword detection enabled neither do I have the option to enable it (It is simply missing)! It used to say _Search, or say "OK Google"_ but now it only says _Search_ However, speech recognition in general works fine! **Other relevant information:**   * Using Samsung Galaxy SII   * Using Vivek ROM but experienced same problem on CyanogenMod


How do I force stop an application downloading from Android Market?

As I posted Some of the applications are getting downloaded more than once ... I need to stop the downloading an application from the Market. Its really waste of time and waste of data(I use 2GB data plan for my mobile). I restarted the phone, killed the Market app from Task Manager, but still no help. It still continues to download. After complete downloading its going to start download again. For this reason I wanted to stop the Download. (Android 2.1)


what uses up less battery, reading an EPUB or reading a PDF?

If you get a PDF and a EPUB of the same document, and read it on the same device with the same version of Android, which would use up less battery power?


What is the easiest-to-explain way to read a QR Code?

What is the easiest way to teach/enable someone else to read a QR Code? Please notice, I'm not asking how to read a QR Code. I know there's a lot of apps to do it. I'm asking what is the easiest way to enable someone else, perhaps someone without much technical knowledge, to scan a QR Code? For example, this would be great if it actually worked: http://www.labnol.org/software/scan-qr-code-with-google/27955/ It does not require downloading an app, therefore it's easier to show someone how to do it. Unfortunately, for the 2 android phones I tried that on, it did not work. (there was no image search option as described in the post) Is the easiest way really to have someone download an app and run it?


Accidentally remote-locked my device, now I get a black screen only

I just purchased an Android mobile device, and was exploring its great features! I mistakenly activated the Google _Android Device Manager_ found on my phone just to feel how it works. Meanwhile, I realised I've done wrong enabling the remote lock when I later got my device rebooted! Phone was on, but all I get is a black screen. I cannot unlock or perform any operation as there are no optional suggestions provided to get it unlocked or deactivated by the user. What can I do to access my device again?


Is it normal for the Galaxy Nexus to have an Odin mode?

I just received my apparently new Galaxy Nexus, and I noticed that it has an "Odin mode" bootloader, which is strange since Nexus devices use fastboot. Should I be worried? Did someone mess with my phone?


How to switch input method quickly on Android?

Since I need to use many different input methods at the same time so I wonder if there is a way to switch input method faster on Android ?


Email Attachments saved as "Secure download.bin"

I am using a Samsung Galaxy S3. For the past year I have been using this mobile with no issues. However, from last week the email attachments (mobile bills in pdf format) save as **"Secure download.bin"** format. When I click on it says no apps can perform this action, but the same file opens in my friends mobile using a Samsung Duos2.. Please inform me what's the issue and solution for resolving this. Thanks


How to find nearest cell tower location?

I need to find the nearest cell tower to my current location. I found my current location using GPS, but I need to get the location of the nearest tower to me.


Ad hoc wifi network not visible on Android 4.0.4

I would like to use my laptop's wired internet connection on my Android phone. So, i created a wifi-adhoc network and when i scan wifi network on my android phone, laptop's wifi ad-hoc connection is not visible. I crosschecked whether ad-hoc connection is made properly by going into Network option icon available in bottom tray of window. I could see that ad- hoc connection there under wireless Network and it says "waiting for user".


Need help in Upgrading My HTC Magic from Android 1.6  to Android 2.3?

i want to upgrade my HTC Magic Android Mobile form Android 1.6 to Android 2.3, before that i was curious to know what are the steps to be done for this, i downloaded Terminal Emulator in My Mobile and executed su root, it throws me permission denied, then i findout how to root a device,it gives me a warning,I want to know whether these steps are need to upgrade OS in my device, if not pls tell me steps what i have to do to upgrade the OS


Does Android (4.0 +) automatically sense what time zone the device is in and change the time display accordingly?

The title pretty much states my question but mainly I want to know if I say hope a flight in NY to California will android pick up on the time difference between the time zones? Or do I Manually need to set this? The reason I am asking is for an app I am developing and the way I see it adding duplicate code of something that android already has is pretty much re- inventing the wheel.


droid 2 lock screen problems

I just broke my _Droid DBA_ so im switching back to an old phone ( _Droid 2_ ). But my lock screen is not responding properly: it shows, I grab the lock, but it doesn't unlock (or it just doesn't register). Does anybody know whats wrong?


which hardware spec affects smoothness most?

I am reviewing a few android tablets online and I would like to know which hardware spec (for example, CPU speed, RAM capacity etc) has the most significant impact on the smoothness (aka fluidness) of the tab..


Possible to answer a comment made at the Google Play Store?

Is it possible to answer a comment made in a review at the Google Play Store?


Prevent Android application install in safe mode

I am using a Samsumg Galaxy Tab2. Is it possible to prevent booting the tablet into safe mode or prevent application install in safe mode. Please help. Thanks.


Music Player over Bluetooth Issues

I've been wrestling with getting numerous music players to work as intended with no luck. I am currently using a Samsung Galaxy S4 (ATT 4.3) connecting to a Mazda3 2012. I first started out using the Google Play music player and everything worked fine except whenever I connected to the car to play audio, the equalizer would stop working. On the phone it would say it was on, but as soon as the phone connected to the car, the audio would stop reflecting the changes I would make on the equalizer or any preset settings I had selected. Without the equalizer, the music sounds flat and dead, so I switched over to PowerAmp and gave that one a try. Well, the equalizer issue was gone, but now whenever I go to skip tracks from the cars steering wheel control panel, the song will skip, but immediately pause. I've tried everything I could, Googled for days to find a fix, and nothing has been able to alleviate this issue of pausing after track skip. Fed up with that, I went over to PlayerPro and everything is good now, but the track info that shows up on the dash is always stuck on the first song to play when the phone connects to the car. So if track 1 was the first song that I play when I get in the car then it' stuck on track 1's info displaying even if I switch tracks or even albums. That last one is a minor issue, but it's getting very frustrating finding a player that will just WORK with out having all these erroneous issues pop up. I just switched over from using iPhones for 5 years now and love this phone. So much more customization and ability to do what you want with your phone. I wish I would have switched over earlier. This has been the only issue I have so far faced that has really bugged me and cause much heartache. Has anyone had these issues and if so, did you find a solution, or is there another player out there that I am missing that might work with my setup. I've been to numerous Mazda forums, and the developer forums, and alas nothing and no one has had a solution to my problems. I'm hoping I can get some help here. Thanks in advanced for any and all help. D.


Saving files to internal storage on Android

On my mobile phone I have not got SD card. When I receive something via Bluetooth, it shows me that I have no SD card and I need to insert SD card to receive files. Can someone tell me, how can I set my phone to automatically save files to internal storage? Thanks.


Support for dolby digital?

So I have an embedded Android system and I connect it to my TV via HDMI. Also my system has a Optical audio port. I would like to know... Does android support Dolby digital? (via MHL or HDMI or any other option) Thanks.


Audio only calls with google hangouts

Is there a way to make audio only calls with Hangouts? My data plan is very limited (100 MB), and I do not want to waste it on video.


Unbricking HTC Desire HD - really need some help here!

Been given a Desire HD that seems to have had a bad Radio Flash I have spent perhaps 50 hours on this problem as follows: Screen is always black whatever I do (unless /sbin/recovery - see below) **Power on:** 3 Vibrates and Orange light (flashing) and in Windows Devices shows: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM **Power on + Volume up:** same as above **Power on + Volume Down:** 5 vibrates and Green light and in Windows Devices shows: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM **Connect device power lead and don't turn on:** One Vibrate Shows in Device Manager as Android USD Devices -> "My HTC" (installed OK) Also shows an "HTC DIAG" device with question mark (can install this with software from the web) F: drive comes up but cannot be accessed can be seen in ADB devices as: HTCxxxxxxxxxxxxx RECOVERY **fastboot devices** _NO_ fastboot... (not seen whatever I do) **adb shell** At this stage I cannot adb shell into the device as the "sh" is missing, so I adb push /system/bin and/system/lib over to the Desire HD (from another Droid) and can then adb shell to a root ('#') prompt. I seem to be in a ramdisk, with no changes saved across reboots (not persistent) - _but_ I do have write access to /dev/block/mmcblk0 partitions!! **NO SDcard mounted** The sd card is not mounted and seems not be recognized due to the faulty (radio?) flash.androidboot.cid is totally _corrupt_ (crappy strange characters) if the kernel boots why doesn't the screen come up??? Also: **dmesg** msmfb_probe() installing 480 x 800 panel mdp_lcdc_probe: initialized (probably probing for the display???) ...some stuff.... err: Device config mismatch is this where the screen fails? also **#reboot** Issuing reboot from adb root shell # and the phone vibrates continuously and green led flashes!! **My only hope of recovery it seems is:** 1) Reflash all mmcblk partitions with stock from adb (but I don't have the images). 2) Somehow rebuild the bootloader so I can get some life on a reboot/power on. 3) Flash a radio.img via adb (I don't have any fastboot access). And perhaps this will 'repair'the device. 4) Make PD98IMG.ZIP (or whatever) persistent in storage to allow me to access it on an /sbin/recovery reboot (somehow get it into /data which at the moment isn't persistent across reboots). 5) "fastboot oem enableqxdm 0" somehow from adb (I don't have fastboot) so that an /sbin/recovery can retrieve the PD98IMG.ZIP from the sdcard and reinstall stock. Any help appreciated. I really believe it can be done!


Can I remove the "USB Configuration\KIES\UMS" splash-screen?

Everytime that I plug my Android smartphone on my USB PC port to recharge the batteries a splash-screen popup telling me to choose between "KIES and UMS- only configuration" and I need to chose "Cancel" to make the screen extinguish it light. There is some configuration to set one of these modes and cancel this choose process? My smartphone is a Galaxy 551 with 2.2 Froyo Android. Thank you.


Sync contacts to more than one google accounts

I have two gmail accounts on my android. When I first use it, I synced all the contacts to the one account. Now I want to sync all the contacts again(I have added many contacts since then) to the other account. But I cant, although the gmails contacts have synced to my phone. Sounds dummy but I am confused. Any help appreciated...


OneNote Options

So I have these OneNote notebooks up on office.live.com. From there I sync a few laptops and, when on a PC without OneNote installed, I can work directly with my notebooks in a browser. I'd LOVE to be able to work with my notebooks from my Android browser or in some other fashion. I'm aware of MobilNoter. As near as I can tell, it doesn't leverage the live.com storage that I'm already syncing to. If that's true then it isn't the answer I'm after. Anyone else using OneNote with or on Android? If so, how? _(Please don't suggest I switch to Evernote. It is nice, but it ain't OneNote!)_


What is meant by the Nexus S being a "developer Phone"?

I have heard lots of times that the Nexus S is a "developer phone". What exactly does it mean?


Dial-by-name in Froyo?

I recently installed 2.2.2 (official update from my provider) on my Virgin Mobile Samsung Intercept. Among other changes, this ROM uses the stock UI instead of the Touch Wiz interface from Samsung. One thing I'm having a hard time putting up with is the lack of a call-by-name feature. In 2.1, I used to be able to call "Bob" by dialing 26 (B O) and then selecting Bob from the list. Is there a way to make 2.2 do this? If it was a Touch Wiz thing, is there an app I can install to bring this functionality back? Thanks!


Application manager for Android

Is there an application manager that would easily   * **kill/close** an application from memory   * install applications   * unstall applications * * * Platform: HTC Desire and Android 2.1.


Note taking on the Entourage Edge

I recently came across some free money and am considering buying a tablet. Specifically, the entourage edge because it would be in my hands the day the money is. What I'm curious about, however, is how well this baby can take notes. The floor model had been on for several days and had had sever people screwing around with it and had hence crashed. So:   * Can the entourage edge take notes in real time (ie what is the latency when dragging my pen over the ereader screen) when it has not been abused?   * how many pages of notes can it store without extending the memory?   * how well does the edge sync with a parent computer, specifically a mac?


Droid Eris CELB Rom compatible with ROM Manager?

I've got a Droid Eris that I've loaded the CELB Froyo 2.2 Rom, which is based off Cyanogen Mod 6. I know before that ROM Manager was basically useless with the Eris but I was wondering if it works now.


Android lock screen password not being recognized

I flashed the latest Cyanogenmod ROM for my device (Samsung Captivate) last night and after doing so I set a numeric lock screen password. I then customized my phone and spent a goodly amount of time working on it and locked and unlocked it successfully multiple times. This morning when I woke up and went to unlock it, my password did not work. I have tried the password (and combinations thereof) over 100 times and it never unlocks. I also never get the "Lost Password" button on the lock screen to use my Gmail account to unlock the device. Does anyone know if there is a way to connect to the device using an ADB shell and reset the password? I am able to get to a shell and can run commands. Any help is appreciated.


How can I "right click" with a USB mouse on Android 3.1?

I've got a Logitech USB mouse and keyboard plugged into my Xoom, which is running Tiamat 1.4.4 kernel on top of Android 3.1. Both are recognized and provide input correctly, but I noticed that the right mouse button is treated just as a left mouse button click. I had hoped that this would instead act like a long press since that's something of an analogue to the right click concept, but I can't find a way to do so. This is particularly annoying because I'm trying out Splashtop and it makes a lot of things really awkward or downright impossible. Is there any setting (or other method) to make the right click button actually perform a "right click" type of action, such as a long press?


Rooting Development Device

Is it wise to root my Android phone used for development? Can the device become somewhat unstable which will affect the debugging process when building apps for my phone? I have a Galaxy Mega and I'd like to Root the device by using only the most essential utilities that I need (USB Mass Storage, SetCPU, CWM). I am also wondering if I can apply the usual Samsung Rom Updates by Using CWM and keeping Root, without bricking my device.


All apps moved onto the SD card have disappeared

On My phone LG E460, all the applications moved on SD card, have disappeared. On play.google.com (and play store) these applications are marked as installed. I don't know how to reactive these applications. The app advanced SD card doesn't see them.


No contacts showing in list in messages

I have just purchased a Galaxy s4 mini and I can see all my contacts in the contacts list but when I want to send a message and add a recipient the contact list is empty. How can I fix this?


Latest version of Play app on Android 2.1

I've got a device (HTC Magic) with Android 2.1 (rooted, with CyanogenMod). It has Google Market app v2.23.6 - pretty old. I wonder, what's the latest version of Play that runs on Android 2.1? In the past, this device once had trouble with updating the Market. I wonder if this is the same trouble all over again, or Market 2.23.6 is the latest I'm going to ever get? EDIT: more about upgrading Market to Play here. The app still calls itself Market, not Play. This might be relevant; probably Market->Play transition changes the package ID or something.


Can I restore an app I removed from list on my Droid Razr?

I just got a Motorola Droid Razr M. I've deleted some apps by accidentally tapping `Remove From List` rather than just swiping them off the screen. Is there a way to get these back?


Where is the permissions tab in Google play?

About 1 month ago Google change the layout on the Play store, at least on the web part. My question is simple. Is there any way to see what permissions an application have from a computer? You can see the permissions right before you install the app in the phone, but that isn't that effective. Thanks in advance!


bricked generic chinese android tablet - AlldayMall adm-tp001

I have a generic chinese tablet running Android 4.1.1, stuck on boot. I can get into recovery mode and I did a factory reset. But it is still stuck. I am not sure what to do at this point. I can't find a factory image so I can push it using adb. please help! AllDayMall adm-tp001 **EDIT** I narrowed it down I was able to get the build.prop from the device using adb. Now I am looking for the original build so I can push it back on the device               ro.serialno=     ro.bootmode=unknown     ro.baseband=unknown     ro.bootloader=unknown     ro.hardware=sun5i     ro.revision=41275     ro.factorytest=0     ro.secure=0     ro.allow.mock.location=1     ro.debuggable=1     persist.sys.usb.config=mass_storage,adb     ro.build.id=JRO03C     ro.build.display.id=nuclear_evb-eng 4.1.1 JRO03C 20130628 test-keys     ro.build.version.incremental=20130628     ro.build.version.sdk=16     ro.build.version.codename=REL     ro.build.version.release=4.1.1     ro.build.date=Fri Jun 28 17:10:22 CST 2013     ro.build.date.utc=1372410622     ro.build.type=eng     ro.build.user=android6     ro.build.host=Linux2     ro.build.tags=test-keys     ro.product.model=SoftwinerEvb     ro.product.brand=softwinners     ro.product.name=nuclear_evb     ro.product.device=nuclear-evb     ro.product.board=nuclear     ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a     ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi     ro.product.manufacturer=unknown     ro.product.locale.language=en     ro.product.locale.region=US     ro.wifi.channels=     ro.board.platform=exDroid     ro.build.product=nuclear-evb     ro.build.description=nuclear_evb-eng 4.1.1 JRO03C 20130628 test-keys     ro.build.fingerprint=softwinners/nuclear_evb/nuclear-     evb:4.1.1/JRO03C/20130628:eng/test-keys     ro.build.characteristics=tablet     ro.com.android.dateformat=MM-dd-yyyy     ro.config.ringtone=Ring_Synth_04.ogg     ro.config.notification_sound=pixiedust.ogg     ro.carrier=unknown     ro.config.alarm_alert=Alarm_Classic.ogg     dalvik.vm.heapsize=48m     ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0     persist.sys.timezone=Europe/London     persist.sys.language=en     persist.sys.country=US     wifi.interface=wlan0     wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=15     debug.egl.hw=1     ro.opengles.version=131072     rild.libargs=-d/dev/ttyUSB2     rild.libpath=/system/lib/libsoftwinner-ril.so     keyguard.no_require_sim=true     persist.sys.strictmode.visual=0     persist.sys.strictmode.disable=1     persist.service.adb.enable=0     hwui.render_dirty_regions=false     ro.property.tabletUI=true     ro.property.copySystem=false     ro.udisk.lable=NUCLEAR     ro.product.firmware=v0.4rc3     eken.board.platform=exDroid     eken.hardware=sun5i     eken.hardware.screen.size=7     eken.hardware.screen.res=800x480     eken.build.version.release=4.1.1     eken.build.version.sdk=16     eken.product.model=A73     eken.product.device=nuclear-evb     eken.product.name=nuclear_evb     eken.product.manufacturer=eken     net.bt.name=Android     net.change=net.bt.name     dalvik.vm.stack-trace-file=/data/anr/traces.txt     init.svc.ueventd=running     init.svc.recovery=running     init.svc.adbd=running


How to change PPTP VPN client's port number?

I saw this post: Change PPTP control connection's TCP port number and I successfully did it on my PC. But how do I change Android's PPTP VPN client's port number? My Android phone is rooted and I installed a terminal emulator so I can run Linux commands. Which commands do I need to run?


Using two tablets simultaneously as a dual-screen

I have had a Nexus 7 (2012 version) for quite some time now. Recently I saw an offer for a really cheap refurbished Nexus 7. Since I've been really happy with my tablet, I decided to order an additional one. Not really having a plan in mind, I'm now looking for cool projects to use my second Nexus 7 for. So my question:   * Are there possibilities to use both tablets simultaneously in a dual screen setup, sort of like extending one screen onto the other, for some real multitasking? I know I can just open a browser on one, and edit text on the second, but then there is no interaction between them, like sharing the clipboard or dragging files to one another.   I have been searching, but all I could find was extending screens between some PC OS and a tablet/phone, but not between tablets themselves.


HDMI connected on Google Nextbook 8 when no HDMI connected

Recently, my Nextbook 8 has been acting oddly. What it does is switches into HDMI mode, though there is no HDMI cable plugged in. I first noticed this on Sunday. The screen was refusing to rotate, even for apps that required a different screen orientation. When I figured out that HDMI Switch was on, I turned it off and that fixed the problem. Temporarily. Now, the screen flashes frequently as it "connects" and "disconnects" from HDMI, which makes using it next to impossible. Sound stutters when it does this, and if it's "connected," I can't watch videos on it. I've never once connected HDMI to it, and I take care of my electronics. I've never dropped it, I have anti-virus on it that finds nothing wrong, and I haven't downloaded any new apps. I've found nothing online to help me solve what could be causing this, though I've been searching since Monday. All problems I've found through searching have been "HDMI not connecting" issues instead. Any help would be greatly appreciated in this matter.


"can't read /etc/fstab: No such file or directory" when mounting system?

I am running CyanogenMod 7.2, and when I type `mount system` in Terminal Emulator, it gives me               mount: can't read '/etc/fstab': No such file or directory      What's wrong? It obviously can mount the /system partition because the device boots fine, but yet I am getting this message. ![ls of /system/etx](http://i.stack.imgur.com/eaHxk.png)


How to disable lock pattern/pin on lock screen with new Android 4.3 update?

I just did an update on my Galaxy S3 and now it is required that I have a lock on my lock screen. Before the update, I had the simple "Swipe to Unlock." Now, when I go into Settings>Lock screen>screen lock, I am unable to select the swipe option. It says "turned off by administrator, encryption policy or credential storage." Does any one know how to disable any of those so that I can go back to my swipe lock screen? It is really annoying having to type a dumb password in every time i want to get into my phone.


Is there an easy way to invert colors?

iOS has a nice option in the accessibility menu that allows you to invert the screen colors. Does Android have anything like this?


Samsung Galaxy S shuts down automatically

I'm using Samsung Galaxy S i9003. I used it for 1 years. Recently when I want to start apps the phone automatically shuts down. The battery is fully charged. Anyone faced it before? I'm running Android 2.2 froyo Sometimes it takes 3/4 mins of app launch to automatically shut the phone Any idea how to fix it?


How to control my device from HTTP?

There is AirDroid, but it is   1. Focused on contacts/messages/files, not on settings   2. Too Web 2.0-ish, not easy to script I want a simple tool to build my own solution with instead of mis-using some user-oriented application. It should listen some HTTP port and allow   * to turn on/off wifi,   * take photos,    * pause/resume music,    * adjust volume    * adjust brightness   * (and so on) without any bells and whistles, so I can control the device using simple requests like `curl http://localhost:8080/wifi/on` or `curl http://localhost:8080/music/pause`. /* Actually I want good and easy android control from Linux command line tools, but remote HTTP control tools seem more likely to exist, so asking about them */


How to enable adbd to listen to a port at boot time in Android?

I have a rooted HTC Hero, and what I want to do is to enable the adbd to listen to a port at boot time. I tried some code found here:               setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555     stop adbd     start adbd      in an Android shell and it works great. I tried to change the **init.rc** file. I added the above code in init.rc and I replaced it with the original file, through these commands:               adb push init.rc sdcard          adb shell     adb su     mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /     adb cp sdcard/init.rc /      The file is replaced successfully, but when I reboot my phone and try to connect through:               adb connect <IP>:5555      the connection is not being established. Any ideas? (PS. I don't want to use the remoteADB application and a shell command like `am start -n ...` )


Samsung Galaxy Player has music in folder, not playing

I have a Samsung Galaxy Player that I have added music to from iTunes, into the "music" folder. But the songs do not appear in the music player to be played, or placed in a play list? Any ideas?


Find out ROM version

I just got a Galaxy Nexus and I want to revert it back to it's original condition for starters ( I'm talking about the software ). I noticed I have ClockworkMod installed, does that mean I have a custom ROM installed?


Voice Recorder app on Gingerbread vanilla ROM?

Please correct me if I'm wrong but.. is there a voice recorder app that came with the vanilla gingerbread (having no mods and skins of manufacturers)? If so, can anyone be kind enough to share it with me? (The APK) I know there are a lot of apps like that on the play store but I'd still prefer the one straight from the OS itself.


Lost Native Dialer and Contacts App after upgrading to 4.0.3

I have a Samsung Galaxy Note GTN7000 Android Phone with Vodafone Connection in Mumbai. I upgraded to 4.0.3 last Saturday after which the Phone and Contacts Icon at the Bottom disappeared. I can't add it from App Menu either as it seems the application itself has been removed somehow. I don't see them in the list of Application installed in ALL Tab. Please help me restore it. Any help is appreciated.


Why does the Nexus 7 have a notification bar?

In some of the reviews I have read of the new Nexus 7 tablet, it seems to have a notification bar. For example: ![Nexus 7 notification bar](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/06/nexusdsc05226.jpg) Why is that? I was under the impression that Android 3.0+ on tablets ditches the bar for a tray in the lower-right corner, next to the software buttons: ![Galaxy Tab 7.0 plus](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/11/imerj2011-11-17-600-10.jpg) So why is this? Did they ditch the tray in 4.1? Is it because the units currently reviewed are not final, and the ones that will be sold will have the tray? Is it because it's too small at 7"? (although, the galaxy tab shown above is 7" as well, but maybe they changed the size limit in 4.1?)


Can the camera options on Samsung Galaxy S be imported to Samsung Galaxy SL?

The Samsung Galaxy S (I9000) and Galaxy SL (I9003) are very similar.. ofcourse, except for a few differences. I use Galaxy SL (I9003). The camera options in Galaxy S seems to have more features than SL. So, can i import those camera options (Shooting mode and Scene mode options) in Galaxy S to my Galaxy SL ?? is something like that possible?


Games which plays through horizontally are not working in my Samsung S2 mobile

I'm unable to play car games, bike games. The games which plays through horizontally those games are not working. Can someone please please give me an advise on this ?


USB Driver for HTC Dream G1 - 64 bit Windows 7

I have a HTC Dream G1 (T-Mobile) - android version 1.5 and I have 64 bit Windows 7 on my laptop. I am unable to access the memory card in my phone through my laptop. Can someone tell me how to install the USB driver for my phone? Thanks in advance.


What is the FastBoot? and what is the difference to obtain the root on Nexus devices?

I have some doubts about fastboot and some other stuff. I am an owner of an old HTC Desire on which, a long time ago, I installed **Cyanogen Mod** Android distribution. Although I installed the Cyanogen I have many doubts about the fastboot and the Android architecture. What exactly is **FastBoot**? What it is for? I also have a doubt about how obtain **root permission** on the new **Nexus 5** , reading online I have understand that to obtain root permission on the Nexus devices I have to connect it to my PC and to execute a program that give me the root...but this is the same thing that I did on my HTC Desire. What is the difference? Why many people say that obtain root permission on Nexus devices is easier than on others devices? It seems to me the same thing !!! What am I missing?


will i lose my pictures during a factory reset?

I accidentally deleted my app store and cant figure out how to get it back or open it again. I've read that I should do a factory reset. What will I lose if I do that? Im worried about my pictures.


Help with Blade mobile network not working

I've been given an Orange San Francisco by my boss to fix for him. At the time he claimed it was bricked but its not as bad as first thought. His initial problem was that the phone was unable to connect to the mobile network, despite having: a sim inserted, mobile tower in range, APNs configured correctly. I have got a clean Gen 2 Cyanogen Mod 7.0.3 flashed with no problems. The APN settings are correct according to the Cyanogen APN list but it still doesn't connect to mobile networks. I myself am a Desire man and so I have little real knowledge of the Blade. If it was a Desire I would try reflashing a radio rom but I'm not sure of the Blade equivalent. Can anyone suggest what I should do next?


Android G1 latest installable version?

What is the latest installable version on an original Android G1 phone? Either vanilla or any kind of mod (CyanogenMod, etc).


Disabling predictive text for just a single language

I am using three languages on my phone - English, Dutch and Lithuanian and predictive text on the English and the Dutch languages are all OK. What I am trying to achieve is to switch off predictive text for Lithuanian but the only way I've found to do this was to switch it off completely for all languages. Predictive text for Lithuanian is a pain for me as the language uses some special characters like _ą, č, ė_ or _ū_ which reduces the limit of characters in an SMS message to 70 instead of 140 and which I can easily substitute with Latin equivalents like _a, c, e_ and _u_.


Does rooting mean I will always run my device as root?

> **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How exactly does "root" user access/account works? Do all applications run > as root on my phone after rooting? I understand the root user under Linux and the goal of rooting an Android device. Though, when people say "rooting", does it mean I will always use my device as root? Or just while I apply my changes?


How can I root my Samsung Infuse 4G (AT&T)?

I have been looking everywhere online, but I cannot find anything helpful in rooting my Samsung Infuse 4G. I have even tried (once) with SuperOneClick, but it never worked. Didn't affect my phone, but it did lock my pc up for a bit. Does anyone have any helpful advice?