title: Is there an official Android "Google" ROM?

text: So I have an old unlocked phone and I'd like to load up my own OS. I've seen some mods out there. CyanogenMod seems to be the most popular. However, I was curious if I could just install a pure untouched version of the OS -- as distributed by Google. I seem to remember being able to download a clean compiled version of the Android OS. Does Google distribute any binaries like this, and if not, is there someone out there that does? Additionally, is this even worth trying? These days is it necessary for Android to be packaged with special drivers and such for all of the different hardware out there?


title: Problem installing Google Chrome to Phone

text: I installed Google Chrome to Phone via AppBrain. AppBrain displays the app as installed (both the website, and my AppBrain app). When I click 'open', I get "This app is not executable". When I click 'uninstall', I get 'The application was not found in the list of installed applications.' I indeed do not see it in the list. What should I do to install it? (BTW, I also can't find it on the Google Market)


title: Google map (and VZ Navigator) rotates in wrong direction

text: When I use Google Navigation or VZ Navigator on a Droid Incredible 2 it is supposed to align the map to the direction I am pointing the phone. But when I turn around the map rotates in the wrong direction. It seems to work fine in Compass applications but not in Google Maps or VZ Navigator and not with other augmented reality apps. I went to VZ store and saw that other Incredible-2 phone has the same issue, but Thunderbolt and some Samsung phone do not. How can I fix this?


title: Calendar widget showing the wrong event dates

text: Am I the only one experiencing this? The calendar widget is showing the correct day but the event shown next to it is in 2 days and it shows for tomorrow. Perfect example (see attached image): today is 2 November 2012 and daylight savings time in on 4 November 2012; yet it says it will occur tomorrow. My phone specifics:   * HTC Inspire 4G   * Android version 2.3.5   * HTC Sense 3.0 ![wrong calendar date in widget](http://i.stack.imgur.com/RNsv4.jpg)   Screenshot (click image to enlarge)


How can I download the latest ringtones?


title: How to add link2sd to cyanogenmod custom_backup_list.txt?

text: I'm using link2sd installed on `/data` Every time I update the CyanogenMod rom I need to recreate the scripts and reboot to recover all the applications that are on the ext3 partition. ¿Can I edit the `/etc/custom_backup_list.txt` file to preserve the link2sd scripts?


title: How can I run a sequence of applications or actions on certain triggers on Android?

text: Is there is free application or some trick to run sequence of applications on android? For example I want to start the following sequence: **Wi-Fi --> Tor --> Browser**


title: WiFi is disabled when I enable WiFi Direct

text: I have a Sony Ericsson Arc S, running on Android 4.0.4 I rooted my cellphone and added `android.hardware.wifi.direct.xml` in `/system/etc/permissions/`. I can see the WiFi Direct option in my `Settings`. When I enable WiFi Direct, it shows that WiFi Direct is opened, but the WiFi is disabled. If I enable WiFi, my WiFi Direct changes to disabled. When I run WiFiDirectDemo, it fails when I enable WiFi Direct. Once it reaches `discoverPeers`, `WifiP2pManager.ActionListener` returns 'Discovery Failed : reason Code is 0'. I don't know what happened. Does anybody know how to enable WiFi Direct for my phone? Or is it impossible? Why?


title: Autocorrect is not working for Huawei Ascend G600 (U8950N)

text: I just bought a new Huawei (running Ice Cream Sandwich). When I use the keyboard (both the Android and Huawei IME), the photo does not recognise any common words in English, and so it underlines them all as errors. It recognises the names from my contacts, but not the main dictionary. I could, over time, add the whole English language to my personalized words list, but I would rather not! Any suggestions for the problem?


title: Can't connect android emulator to look at local sites and services

text: I'm trying to use an Android emulator to use services running on my local machine. I have a site running under IIS which in my host file looks like this:               127.0.0.1       www.local.company.co.uk      I have several sites running under Apache Tomcat. My host file for Tomcat related sites:               127.0.0.1       internal.localhost.company.com  # port:8090     127.0.0.2       external.localhost.company.com  # port:8081     127.0.0.3       auth.ws.localhost.company.com  # port:8082     127.0.0.8       mysite.localhost.company.com  # port:8086      What I have tried so far (in the following steps):               adb pull /etc/hosts      Edit Android host file:               127.0.0.1        localhost     10.0.2.2         myefc.localhost.efinancialcareers.com          adb remount     adb push hosts /etc/hosts      Then I try to visit myefc.localhost.efinancialcareers.com in the browser and am told webpage not found. I’d at least expect it to go to www.local.company.co.uk. What I would ideally like is to be able to go to any site on my local machine which are specified in the above host file examples. I am on Windows 7 and using Tomcat 6. The emulator I am using is nexus one.


title: How does compass calibration work?

text: I am wondering how compass calibration works / why e.g. drawing an 8 or rotating the phone to all 3 axis works (or at least shall work) - I mean I would understand the calibration process, if an application would say me: Point to north, then press that button down there, but you can start at basically zero knowledge for the app, just by rotating your phone! How is that done? Also, do I need to enter a special calibration mode or can I draw these figures (like the 8) directly in Google Maps? How does Google Maps know that I am not just really moving the phone but want to calibrate the compass? Thanks for any hint!


title: Get Source Code from an .apk file?

text: Having an .apk file, is there any way I can get its source code?


title: How do I disable the "app has been given root permissions" toast message?

text: I have installed an app which needs root. Whenever the root manager gives it root permissions, it makes a toast popup that says "[app] has been given root permissions". My problem is that it shows this popup every time the app is used or opened. This is annoying. How can I disable this toast notification so I don't see it anymore?


title: Android sd/android/0bb question

text: So I am trying to move an app to my micro card, specifically I am told to move it to the android folder on that card and then install it from there. So, I copied the android file from the tablet to the micro card, then tried to install the application. It did not work, and I am curious as to what I am doing wrong. According to the directions, the app will not work in my standard memory of the tablet. Yes it is a downloaded application.


title: How to update HTC One X (AT&T) without the SIM?

text: ## I tried clicking 'software update' http://1drv.ms/1fJ5B3h _(short video showing steps I've done)_ http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-x-att/news/ > Navigate to the Home screen then tap All apps > Settings > About > Software > Information and locate the Software version. If your Software number is less > than 5.18.502.1, you should proceed with the upgrade. ## I tried updating via 'HTC sync' ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/MTVX7.png) * * * This phone belongs to my employer and I was advised agains breaking the warranty. So the recommended / official way of updating software is preferred. I tried inserting another (not AT&T) SIM and it tells me that it is locked. Is that a case that software update doesn't work without the SIM?


title: PGP keys on Android

text: How do I set up a PGP key on my Samsung Android 4.1.1 tablet? No idea what I'm doing so please give step by step simplistic instructions


title: Root Samsung Galaxy Tab 3

text: I'm continuing my quest on turning an Android device into a WiFi sniffer (see Nexus 7: Can I set its WiFi to monitor/promiscous mode? If so, how? ) I found an unused Galaxy Tab 3 (model SM-T210R) so I'd like to try that one. First step, rooting it, right? Well... it turns out to be a was more difficult task than I imagined... Cyanogenmod doesn't have a version for Galaxy Tab 3. With a bit of apprehension I tried installing this one: http://techbeasts.com/2014/01/19/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy- tab-3-7-0-sm-t210t210r/ but when the Galaxy tries to install the from the .zip, I get:               Verifying update package...     E:failed to verify whole-file signature     E:failed to verify whole-file signature     E:signature verification failed     Installation aborted.      which, according to the comments of that teachbeasts.com page, seems to be a pretty common issue. Has anyone successfully rooted a Galaxy Tab 3? If so, could you point me to the web or resource where you found the method? PS: If you did successfully root it, you still have money in your bank account, right? I'm kind of wary about flashing my device with a _who-knows- from-where_ image... Thank you in advance!


title: How can I disconnect a phone from Google's data backup service?

text: Right now, I have two phones - my now-old Galaxy Nexus and my new Galaxy S5. I want to keep my Galaxy Nexus around as a Chromecast controller and (via wi-fi) streaming media device. As such, I want to remove apps that aren't useful to me for this purpose without affecting my Google backups that helped me set up my S5 quickly. However, when I go to uncheck the "Back up my data" option on the Backup & reset menu, it says that disabling it will delete all my data from Google's servers. I don't want this, since my S5 should continue to use this service. Is the fact that I have an S5 with this setting enabled sufficient to prevent my backup data from being wiped from Google's servers? If not, how I can unlink my Galaxy Nexus from this service? Or, alternatively, do I need to? The only thing that I'm trying to avoid is unnecessary syncing of apps and settings to a device that I want relatively free of apps. In the event that I'm running on some false assumptions, I want the apps and settings on the S5 to be the ones restored on a new phone or following a reset. I effectively want the apps and settings on the GNex to be ignored as far as other devices are concerned.


title: How can I compile an Android APK from source?

text: There are a couple of tutorials or even questions here about creating an application for Android. But I was wondering, if I just want to compile an application from the available source on Github, I'm not going to develop anything, do I need to install the Android SDK, Eclipse with ADT plugin, and the SDK tools and platforms? In GNU/Linux you just have to install the build tools and dependency libraries, not an IDE, which is generally for doing the development. How would you proceed in compiling the APK? Not that I want it to be like GNU/Linux, but what are the required tools just for compiling? And do I need to downgrade my Java version to 6 when I'm compiling for Android 4.1.2 (if Java is needed)? Also, there are no build instructions on the source, including a few steps on your answer would be highly appreciated! I am trying to build KeepShare: https://github.com/pfn/keepshare


title: Android Market: Comments not consistent

text: I've noticed that for each app i see different comments if i'm going from the web version or mobile version of the market althought I click "Read All User Reviews" on both. Have you also noticed this? What is the reason?! App: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.vodafone.mCare Web Version: http://d.pr/WJz5 (Logged with my Google Account) Mobile Version: http://d.pr/ldxN (Logged with other Google Account) Ps: Nevermind the language, it's portuguese, it's an example. **UPDATE:** I've confirmed it has to do with the Google account that you'r logged in. But what are the criteria?! Shouldn't we all see the same?! (at least if we're not the app owner).


title: Sync video playback position between iPad & Android video players

text: If I watch a video file on an iPad, I would like to continue watching the same video on an Android device from where I left off on the iPad **without** doing the manual work of remembering the position on the iPad and then fast forwarding on the Android to that position. Any suggestions to automate this? Same video player on both devices with sync over the net? I would love to have this feature where I watch the same video between iPad and Android seamlessly and switch between them on demand with no effort.


title: Auto-rotate only for youtube videos, disabled otherwise

text: I find auto-rotate really annoying so I generally have it turned off. Unfortunately, when I'm playing a youtube video, it's equally annoying when I try to tilt the screen and then remember I have it turned off :) I would like a way to have auto-rotate working as usual when a youtube video is playing, otherwise disabled. Is that possible? I would like it all handled automatically, I'm not really interested in apps or widgets where I have to toggle a setting manually. Thanks! p.s.: My phone is a galaxy nexus.


title: Yakjuxw to Yakju/Takju, will it corrupt or destroy my Galaxy Nexus yakjuxw?

text: My galaxy nexus is of yakjuxw variant. Will it not destroy my phone if I change it to takju or yakju version? I'm just aware that doing so will delete user files/settings.


title: Issue module camera Galaxy S5?

text: **I get this issue after doing the latest update ** I get this bug front camera by `*#0*#` ![i get this bug front camera by  *#0*#](http://i.stack.imgur.com/wX2PM.png)


title: Import data from ColorNote app?

text: I have lost my Android phone but I have backup of my SD-card on which I have backup of my ColorNote app. How can I get all my notes from that backup? NOTE: I am using iPhone now so don't have a Android device for now.


title: Samsung Galaxy S3 not booting up, just shows ”Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-19300” black screen

text: This morning I woke up to my Samsung Galaxy S3 which just “hung” during the start-up screen with the white text “Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-19300” on a black background. It never comes to the “Enter Pincode” screen. It worked without a problem when I went to sleep last night. As far as I know it should not update the software on its own, similarly the apps shouldn't update themselves without my confirmation. I have tried to restart it and to take the battery out and put it in again but the result is the same. Any suggestion or advice on how to fix this would be so much appreciated.


title: When rooting android device, what is changed in device?

text: **Not a Duplicate Claim** If you are tempted to flag this as a duplicate of questions like "How to root my android phone?" or "What can I do with a rooted android device?", then please take the time to read my question carefully. My question is not about those topics. **Question** Out of couriosity, what is changed inside of an android device when it gets rooted? Is it saved somewhere, like in a config file with `rooted=true` or something like that? I've extensively tried to google for this, but the information I'm looking for seems to be hidden behind all the results for how to root which phone and what fancy things you can do with a rooted phone, so I couldn't find it. Not even a clue.


title: Opening PDF drawings with comments

text: On some of my PDF drawings the Engineers review stamp block is covering a portion of the drawing. I am using Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 -7.0 with ice cream to view this drawing. I did not have any issues viewing the same drawing with the same "Engineers approval" stamp on my Windows 7 desktop. Can someone tell me if there is a solution or if this is an issue with Adobe Reader 10.2.1?


title: How can I make my Lenovo ThinkPad tablet charge up faster?

text: It takes a very long time (half a day) to charge up with a USB 2.0 charger plugged in the wall outlet.


title: How do I restore my rooted Motorola Droid back to completely stock and unrooted?

text: I'm thinking about unrooting and going back to completely stock, vanilla Android on my Droid. How can I do this?


title: How to re-edit /system file to reboot phone?

text: How does one re-set or edit the /system/build.prop, when changes kept it from booting up again? Rooted Optimus.


title: Galaxy S with Cyanogenmod 10 (stable): File Manager needs root permission to access the external SD card

text: I have an SGS with CM10 installed. The file manager and Apollo, both of which come with CM10 by default, are having issues reading the SD card. File Manager needs SU permissions to see it. Apollo just crashes when I try to open a file from it. Other File Manager apps have no issue. My PC sees both internal and external memory. Winamp and Play Music have indexed songs from the external SD card and can play them. Any idea where the problem might be? Thank you.


title: g-mail app: download without an attachment

text: I have a Samsung Galaxy S2. I use GMail, and I am using the GMail app on this phone. Is there a way to have emails downloaded to my phone _without_ the attachments? So when I open the email I have the option to download the attachment, if I chose to? If not: is there another email client/app you would recommend?


title: Xperia V touchscreen doesn't respond

text: I ordered this brand new xperia V a few days ago and recieved it today. everything's working fine (the power key, volume buttons) the phone starts up good but the phone doesn't respond to touch inputs. I've talked to the vendor and they asked me to send it to them for replacement but i really don't want to wait another week (maybe more) to use this device Can it be a software related problem? If yes, What should i try? sony update or something else?


title: Where do APN come from?

text: When running a fresh ROM, the APN settings are defined by the SIM card inserted, downloaded from the network via some handshake protocol or are they predefined in the rom for each network ?


title: incoming call ring volume ( sound - silent - vibrate )

text: I used to be able to change the incoming call ring volume from **sound** to **silent** to **vibrate** using the volume buttons. Today I went to Sound settings and unticked "Audible touch tones" and since that I cannot use the silence mode. Only volume or vibrate is available. any idea how to make it back to **sound <-> silent <-> vibrate** * * * HTC Desire on CM7


title: Use the USB cable as an audio interface when the phone is plugged in

text: Whenever I'm at my desk, my phone is plugged into my PC and I use both my phone's (internal) headphones and my PC's (external) headphones. The reason is that I use my phone for podcasts and my PC for everything else. Is there a way (an app) to make the USB cable behave as an audio interface? So my PC would see an extra microphone (which would be the phone's audio output), and I could just set my PC's headphones to reproduce whatever is coming in from the phone. This way I could get both audios delivered through the same headphone, instead of having to use two. I realize I could use a regular audio cable with two out's, but I'm trying to reduce the amount of cables running around my desk. :)   I'm not sure if I made myself clear. So please complain if I didn't.


title: Jelly Bean (4.1.2) Support for Proxy Auto-Configuration PAC Files?

text: I'm managing Samsung Galaxy Note I & IIs running Android 4.1.2 and would like to direct network/browser traffic to a URL filtering service through a proxy server. Can someone confirm (with supporting reference material please) or deny (with supporting reference material please) that Jelly Bean (specifically Android v4.1.2) has support for PAC files to configure proxy settings? I've had more then one person state Jelly Bean has "basic PAC support" yet I can't find anything on the subject. The goal would be to autodeploy a PAC file onto the devices. The browsers I want to redirect to the proxy are Internet V4.1.2 (default with version 4.1.2) and Chrome V 25.0.1364.169. Do either or both of these support URL definition of a server based PAC file? ie. Can they use a URL pointer to the PAC config? If PAC file support does exist where does the PAC file need to be installed? How is it typically installed? Can someone point me to documentation that reviews the PAC file support. Thanks for the time and consideration. Its appreciated.


title: How can I fix Google Speech Recotnition misbehaving: When it starts SR it freezes

text: **Symptoms** If I launch Google Now it seems OK (I can scroll the list of Cards, etc.) but if speak "google" it does not start voice recognition and it freezes (can't scroll the 'cards' down, etc.) or simply exits. If I manually touch the mic, it sometimes works but usually it just exits without doing anything. Google Chrome search (entering search term as text) works fine. Google Speech Recognition freezes similarly in other apps when I choose the Mic from the keyboard (I.e., SR instead of keyboard for text entry) **Update** : _This seems to be a general problem with Speech Recognition. SR isn't working in any other app I tried it with._ **What I've tried:**   * Verified that Bluetooth is disabled.   * Factory Reset   * Cleared all Cache   * Updated Google Now   * Verified the Settings>Voice>Hotword ("google') detection is enabled.   * cleared the App Data (not just the Cache) (for Google Search)   * I'm going to try to figure out how to disable the offline Speech Recognition next. **Any other suggestions?** Motorola Droid Razr M, Android 4.1.2


title: How to flash correctly Acid Audio Engine 8.2 for all Galaxy Devices?

text: I removed dsp manager and wiped cache (someone wrote it wipes dalvik too) and dalvik anyway and mounted system and rest parttitions then fladshed it.Rebooted and sound is at least 3x quieter than before. please tell is this script still necessary? Ive tried to do it but aaengine file isnt anywhere on my device:               mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/stl12 /system     aaengine


title: How to prevent android from auto-sync'ing gmail contacts and photos etc

text: I just got a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and when I go into my settings then add an account and add a gmail account, it gives me an option to choose what I want to sync. I unchecked 'photos' and 'contacts' and everything else except for 'gmail' but it still auto sync'ed my photos and contacts (and my apps and app data, even though I told it not to). I then deleted the account and tried again but this time, I didn't check anything at all (not even gmail) and it did not sync anything, which is good. But I want to sync only my mail, so then I went into the settings for my account and checked only the 'sync gmail' box and it synced Everything again (app, app data, contacts, photos).. how do I make it still syncing everything? I just want to sync my inbox.


title: How Google Wear install app from Google Play

text: Hello guys I got to know that When you try to install any android mobile app which also have `android wear` app then Google Play automatically push the build to android wear device. I am not sure whether is it right or wrong. Please help how this flow works. Do we have Gmail app in Android wear as like android phone have ?


title: Installing Facebook apk on emulator via cmd never ends up

text: I tried installing facebook.apk on emulator via cmd line, but that process never ends up, nor the apk is installed. Here is cmd i'm using               adb -s emulator-5566  install facebook.apk      The process starts, my emulator is running and i get these output on screen with a loading cursor which never ends up               adb -s emulator-5566  install facebook.apk     1096 KB/s (40683138 bytes in 36.244s)             pkg: /data/local/tmp/facebook.apk      _      Now i am pointless what should i do? Thanks


title: AFwall+: Why does the Kernel need an internet connection all the time?

text: Since I started using AFWall+ (a firewall based on iptables) on Android, I was wondering why the Linux kernel tries to connect to the internet all the time? Allthough blocking the kernel I didn't recognize any disadvantages or issues. A short answer is given here on the FAQs page of AFWall+. It says that the kernel does not communicate directly, it only pass packet information from some applications and something about policy routing based on `fwmark`. What does it mean? What is `fwmark`? Can somebody translate it into simple language for noobs? Is it better to allow the kernel to connect over TCP?


title: Camera app crashing on Nexus i9250 Android 4.2.1

text: I just bought a i9250 Nexus, and the system proposed to upgrade to newer version 4.2.1 (it is not a rooted phone. It is an unblocked UK phone) I played with the new phone and after a couple of days I did upgrade it. Now the camera is not working. When I try to use the camera, it calls the application and before I can see any image from camera, it says "Unfortunately the GALLERY has stopped" How can I downgrade to previous version? (The phone is not rooted) Or, does anybody knows how to fix it? or anything that I can try to bring the camera back to action?


title: How can I "Share To" a network folder from my photo gallery?

text: I have an HTC Thunderbolt running Ice Cream Sandwich If I open up my photo gallery and tap on a picture, the "Share" option appears. Clicking on this gives me some options, such as Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive, etc. I recently setup a shared folder with my Netgear ReadyShare router that uses Samba. I am able to use the ES File Explorer app to successfully connect to my samba drive and access my folders/files. How do I setup a "Share To" option that will allow me to copy my photos to my shared samba drive?


title: Android will not open PDF files from notification bar

text: I have Samsung galaxy s3 and i recently got system update to 4.1.2 Before update there was no problems with visiting a website, downloading a pdf file and opening it from notification bar. Now after update it says it cannot open this type of files but adobe reader or polaris office still works if i open file from file manager (downloads folder). Is there any solution for this time consuming problem? Or can i downgrade this part of android or maybe whole system? It worked like a charm before **EDIT** i have made some more testings and some pdf files are openingand some are not. The ones that im interested in are located on this website (its volleyball statistics) link to pdf files Is something wrong with these pdf files or is it a android or adobe reader related problem? Has someone successfully downloaded one of these files and opened it from notification bar? Also i have noticed that if i open downloads app (latest downloaded files) it shows as if he cannot determine which app should run the file. But then why it works from file manager or adobe reader itself?


title: Home screen icon for terminal program?

text: I'm using terminal-ide http://code.google.com/p/terminal-ide/ which is basically a terminal for android with all sorts of utilities. One is able to create bash scripts for example. Is there a way to create an icon on the home screen that will launch one of these scripts?


title: Galaxy S3 Mini Internet problems

text: I can't connect my Galaxy S3 mini in the internet even though it was already connected in the wifi. Its my first time to use a samsung phone and Im havinng a hard time coping in it.


title: Micro SDHC card won't mount on Sylvania SYNET7LP-DS

text: My new Class 4 PNY 16GB Micro SDHC card won't mount on my Sylvania SYNET7LP-DS 32GB Extended storage Froyo (2.20) Tablet. This is the second new card I returned, and still won't mount. When I press the `Mount SD` option, it says `Memory Device Safe To Remove`. I should also note that the `Format SD Card` option is not showing up on the Tablet at all. I mean it's not there in grey or anything. Can someone help me?


title: Can I install an app directly to my SD card?

text: I'm trying to install a large application (EA games' Scrabble free), but I have insufficient space on my phone, so I can't complete the installation. I have plenty of space on my SD card though, but I don't see any option to install the app directly there without passing through the phone. What can I do about this?


title: "Not enough free space"

text: So I won a Sony Xperia M and I bought a 2gb sd card for it, I just put it in the phone and would like to download a 1,34 gb app. Then it says there is not enoug memory. How can i fix this? Sorry for mistskes, Im from Belgium


title: Moto G cropped wi-fi icon at notification panel

text: In my Moto G (KitKat 4.4) when switching to Hebrew, the wi-fi icon gets cropped. After I switch back to English the wi-fi icon is intact again. Any ideas? ![](http://www.4shared.com/download/DOlUOTVqce/DSC05552.JPG?lgfp=3000) ![](http://www.4shared.com/download/m-ZzkOk5ce/DSC05551.JPG?lgfp=3000)


title: Screen keeps black after official upate for Samsung Galaxy S3

text: A few days ago, the phone got an OTA update (build number: IMM76D.I9300XXALF6). After that the phone got unusable: Once the screen goes out, I cannot wake up the device anymore. The only exception is when it's connected to my laptop, then I can wake it up any time. I already tried resetting it to factory defaults, but it did not help. Any ideas? Or should I send the phone back?


title: Do widgets run if not on current home screen?

text: I have the EA daily deals widget installed on my second home screen. The widget is basically a rotating banner of deals in the Play store. Since it is constantly rotating the displayed banner I assume that it is draining more battery than a static widget (it also doesn't have any options for rotation or network updates). My question is, are widgets suspended when they are not being displayed i.e. when I am on the first or third home screen? Or, does it depend on the implementation? *Using the stock launcher on Android 4.2.


title: How do I get the tablet gmail client to allow me to swipe to archive like the phone client

text: I have a HTC One V and a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 - in the One V, I can archive a message by swiping it. On the galaxy tab, I need to select the message, and hit the swipe button. The phone runs android 4.01, and the tablet runs 4.1 Is there any way I can get the tablet gmail client to behave like the phone gmail client?


title: Create Playlist Folders

text: I have a huge library of music (nearly 3,000 songs) as it is like that I have lots of folders and playlists inside btw I'm using iTunes. Anyway I want to sync my playlist folders with my S3 and I want to see those foldes in my S3. Thanks in advance…


title: Send and receive text messages on computer using galaxy s2

text: I could use Nokia PC suite to receive and send SMS messages on my computer. But I could not find this feature in Samsung Kies. How can I send and receive text messages on a PC using my Galaxy SII?


title: What is a good way to approach a developer about supporting my device?

text: The Google Play Store on my new Asus Nexus 7 does not list the application I want. When I visit the Play Store web site I see the applications listed, and I am told they are not compatible with my Nexus 7. As a user, what is the best way to approach an application developer about implementing support for my device? I do not want to send out demanding emails, but I of course want it to be high impact so the developer will actually invest the time to address the unspecified requirements to support my device. (I think it is horrible not knowing why the Play Store refuses me from installing the applications. There should be a better explanation of why.)


title: How to record and replay macros in Android?

text: Is there a way to record macros and replay them? I want to record real touchscreen and keyboard presses I make when I'm using an app, and be able to "replay" them later to repeat the same actions. Something like iMacro, but for Android instead of Firefox.


title: Import SIM card contacts not working? (HTC One X)

text: I have a new HTC One X. After storing all my contacts from my previous dumb- phone onto the SIM card, I tried to import them on the new smart-phone. (People->Menu->Import/eexport->Import from SIM) It says "No contacts on your SIM card". But I can see them there if I put it back in my old phone. I don't think they are stored on my old phone itself, because for each contact it says "Stored to: SIM". Also this (brand new) SIM card is supposed to come pre-loaded with numbers for calling my phone company's customer service, voicemail, etc. so there should be SOMETHING on the SIM. I am very new to Android and smartphones in general. Help?


title: How can I prevent hyphens causing text input to break in the Android Browser?

text: I have a Verizon Motorola Droid Pro (Android 2.3.3), and a persistent aggravation with the browser application. Whenever typing in an input field and using a dash `-` that is adjacent to its preceding character, the next character I type is placed _before_ the dash, and then the cursor placed before the dash. That is, assuming I'm trying to type `android-browser`:   1. I type `android-` At that moment, the cursor is correctly _after_ the dash.   2. I type `b` The `b` is placed before the dash, and the cursor is now located after the `b`, before the dash. So if I kept typing I would end up with `androidbrowser-` with the cursor still before the dash. This only happens in the Browser application, when I am inserting a dash that is adjacent to its preceding text. So if I were trying to type `android - browser` it would work fine. In order to get around this, I have to type `android-` and then manually move the cursor (although the end location is _exactly where it already is_ at the end of the text!) This happened before the Android system update a few months ago too, and I had hoped that the update would fix it... but, no dice! I've considered that an alternate browser could be a solution, but I'd prefer to stick with the Android browser, I think.


title: Has my android tablet died?

text: For the Past two weeks my Chinese android tablet had been causing a lot of problems. The apps kept crashing and device had to be restarted over and over again. So I did a factory reset, and it worked perfectly for a day or two. But then again app started to crash, and now when I would restart my tab. it would not start and would only show the android splash screen for hours. Again I had to reset it to get it back working. In the past few days, I had my device set to factory reset about a dozen times. And today, I spent a few hours trying to restart it but It did not. I had all its data cleared to get it to a factory reset while it started but it is not working. Does that indicate that my android device has finally died or m I doing it all wrong. If so, can I save it? The model is X906.


title: GT-I9000 keeps rebooting after a rooting attempt

text: My phone (Samsung GT-I9000 android , version 2.3.6, kernel JVI) after doing the *2767#3855 factory format method couldn't detect my SIM card, I tried many times, with other SIM card of this operator (Free) and it couldn't work, the default operator is SFR for this phone. I thought it was good to try to root it, This rooting tutorial or or this one, using a version of image corresponding to 2.3.6 and JVI, or (JVU for second one), but after doing it, the phone always keep rebooting, even unconnected, it will boot, show the samsung logo and reboot again and again each 3 seconds. Is there a way to save this situation? ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/yHAxg.png)


title: Android SDK Can't Find android.bat?

text: I just downloaded the Android SDK (primarily for the purpose of running SDK Manager to install the Google USB drivers to connect a device), but the SDK Manager fails to run. I get the following error: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/qi47L.png) I can confirm, however, that there is an `android.bat` in the `tools` folder, which is one folder above the SDK Manager executable. Has anybody run into this before? For reference I'm on Windows 7 64 bit and I downloaded the 64 bit ADT Bundle to try to run this.


title: ADB "screenrecord" not working when executed form device

text: I recently found out about the `screenrecord` feature of `ADB` on Android since API19. If I try and execute this from Android Terminal Emulator on my device, I get the response from the device I would expect (identical to what I get on my CMD window when executing from Windows) but the file it creates does not work. The file is always ~3.3kb in size and VLC gives me the error: `VLC can't recognize the input's format: The format of 'file:///C:/Users/Jonny%20Wright/Downloads/videoo.mp4' cannot be detected. Have a look at the log for details.` (I have not checked the VLC log as from what has been happening it seems it is a problem with the recording of the video by the device as when executing from Windows it works fine.)


title: Turn off Wi-Fi Power Saving?

text: Is there a way to turn off wi-fi power saving mode on Android, i.e. have the wi-fi radio stay on at all times? I'd rather have a stable, low-latency wi-fi connection and slightly less battery life than a flaky wi-fi connection and longer battery life. In other words I'd like to enable constant active mode for my wi-fi. EDIT: To clarify, I'm talking about the millisecond time scale power saving mode that's part of the wi-fi standard. This is where the radio wakes up on every beacon, not the minute time scale power saving where wi-fi is disabled completely.


title: Compile JellyBean's Keyboard for ICS Rom

text: I tried creating an Image with a JellyBean's LatinIME.apk, replacing ICS's LatinIME.apk, in system apps folder of ICS ROM, but it crashed. But when I put it in `preInstalledApk` folder, it got compiled and ran successfully. But it needs to be selected from "Language and Input" in Settings and also both the keyboards have same name. What I want is to install JellyBean's LatinIME.apk during compile time of Image and also be the default input method. I don't mind if its not a system app. And I will change the ICS's LatinIME.apk-Keyboard name from the code, so that user can selected any of them without scratching their heads.


title: Is there a way to update the Flash player for Google-TV on Logitech Revue?

text: I've noticed any apps that use the Flash player via the browser to play video just fail with a flash error. For example, trying to play a video via Amazon Video On Demand (via the installed App, which just launches the browser on Amazon's web site) results in "The following plug-in has crashed: Shockwave Flash" Some Flash ads for example work, while other Flash games crash too. I hope there is a way to update Flash and fix this.   * HoneyComb 3.1.0   * Adobe's Flash Version check shows I have Flash installed.      * Flash Player Version: 10.2.163.145     * OS: Linux 2.6.35.14-ge141a01 (32-bit)     * Capabilities: GTV 10,2,163,145 (Including Audio, Video & Local Files) Adobe's site says the latest version of Flash for Android is 11.1.111.8 (Android pre-ICS).


title: Is there an alternative DLNA player for Logitech Revue under Google-TV?

text: The Logitech Media Player included with the Logitech review is problematic - occasionally pausing causes it to stop or jump from video playback to music, etc. I am not seeing any alternative DLNA players in the Android Market that run under Google-TV. Are there any others out there that I am missing? Running Honeycomb 3.1.0.


title: Symlink: operation not permitted

text: After installing a custom ROM on my Galaxy s i9000, the external_sd symlink is broken. So, I wanted to get this symlink back. I used the following code in Terminal Emulator (yes i am rooted with SuperUser): su (superuser asked for rights, allowed) cd ./mnt/sdcard ln -s ./mnt/emmc external_sd But I got a "Operation not permitted" error. How can i create the symlink now? ROM: Onecosmic's ICS 4.0.3 rc1


title: reduce memory usage of "Internet" and "contacts"

text: The DiskUsage app shows 14,8MB data used for "Internet" and 11,5MB used for contacts. Is there a way to reduce memory usage? I know I can delete Internet data using the general app settings but I fear this will also delete all saved passwords and I'd like to avoid that. As for the contacts: In the global account settings (sync) I use only my two Google accounts and weather. I had Facebook sync activated while back, though, and it import a number of contact photos, which are still visible. Any chance to reduce memory usage without removing too much useful data?


title: S3 headphone jack not working properly

text: My Galaxy S3 doesn't play music through an AUX cable, but it works with the headphones that came with it. What could be causing this, and how can I fix it?


title: Watch my local tv on my Android device

text: I have a somewhat fancy tv that supports an external wi-fi module. If you connect that to the tv, you'll be able to stream media from a pc or other compatible device. At which point I thought, is there a way to consume that stream with an Android device? I have searched google play, there's a fair amount of tv apps that are just shortcuts to some online tv websites. I don't want that, the idea is to watch exactly what I have on my tv, turning my phone into a portable tv. What I imagine is a server box connected to the tv cable that streams it over WiFi, and then there's an app on my phone that consumes the stream. I understand that may involve a combination of software and hardware that would need to be purchased. Happy with that, just can't figure what it would be. Have done my Google homework to no avail. Please advice if there's a solution for that, or whether it's feasible at all.


title: Nexus 7 as a remote home controller

text: I have a Nexus 7 and I find it really useful for everyday use. I would like to improve it as a remote controller for my apartment, like:   * play music (the mp3 files are stored on the computer, N7 is only a remote controller that shows the playlist and has the controls)   * play videos (I have seen that this seems to be possible using vlc),    * check the door (It would be great to have a webcam pointing out on my front door that I can check with my N7 and push a button on the app to open the door)   * dim/control lights or other devices like tv, dvd player and so on Do any knows any projects that covers even one of my wishlist, or has tips to help me build those things by myself? I know that some of those will require the use of a microcontroller, like arduino.


title: Motorola Droid 2 screen is dead

text: My Motorola Droid 2 phone screen is dead, but the back light is still on. It turns on and off, and I can hear the start up tones when it turns on as well. But just the screen is completely dead. Is there any way to fix this?


title: Disable GO SMS Pro weekly nag messages

text: About once a week, GO SMS Pro "receives" (I don't know if it comes from somewhere or if it's written into the application) a nag message from "c10000@go.chat" along the lines of: > Most of users loves GO SMS Pro because of themes. Thinking of cool & stylish > messaging experience? Try out another bestseller: ColorGlass Theme  (Apply > it through menu->theme) It's extremely annoying. I believe I've logged out of GO Chat (though it tends to log itself back in without asking and won't stay disconnected), and have tried going through the app's settings multiple times without finding any way to kill these notifications. They're driving me batty.


title: What does the message: 550 Invalid name or chroot violation mean?

text: I am trying to establih an Ftp connection between my Archos tablet and my Galaxy phone. I am using the swiFTP server program on my Archos. I am able to connect to the Archos from the phone using an TPP client but when I try to copy any file Ireceive the message '550 Invaid name or chroot violation'. Can anyone explain what this means?


title: Change default application for handling headset controls

text: I have a HTC Desire HD running stock 2.2 When using the HTC supplied headphones, the play/pause/nav controls only work with Meridian. I don't remember explicitly setting it up as such, although I may have missed it. I'd like to be able to use them with BeyondPod instead, as I'm about 10x more likely to be listening to a podcast than music. Is there a way to change the default app for these buttons?


title: Can I replace the OS of a Samsung Galaxy S?

text: I was attracted by the hardware specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S. However, I don't like the default TouchWiz skin developed by Samsung. I'd prefer to use the native Android UI, as in the Nexus S and similar devices. Is it possible for me to perform "self installation" of the stock Android OS, after I bought the Samsung Galaxy S? If yes, how? Will I void the warranty of my phone by doing this?


title: Is it possible to have Android only alert me when specific email accounts have new mail?

text: I have Froyo 2.2 on my HT-03A "Magic" phone. Currently, I am in the process of consolidating all my email accounts into my Gmail account, so that I can access them anywhere. I want to be able to not only access them on my phone, but also through the Gmail interface at any computer I use. However, one or two of my accounts are attached to some mailing lists. If I have my Gmail account connect to their POP server, my phone is going to be ringing like Quasimodo with OCD. In other words, constantly. Is there a way I can get my Android phone to sound the email alert notification based on which account is getting the email?


title: How can I change root grants for app

text: I'v just temporary root my phone. And here is the question: how can I change app grants for root access, if I already press allow, with "remember" checked? And also I want to know is this screen(that appears when some app what access to root user) build-in android OS or this is third part app?


title: Improve Android Emulator Performance on Windows 7 x64

text: I'm running Eclipse Helios on Windows 7 x64. I have a Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz with 4.0 GB which I think should be enough, since I've never have any performance problems with other developing tools. When I run my first app on the Android Emulator (both 2.3.3 and 3.0) it took at least 5 minutes to load the OS and at first it didn't even run the HelloAndroid app. Even when I managed to run the application, the performance was unbearable. I've tried various things to improve the performance, but no major improvement is shown. I think I'm missing something. Things I have tried: On AVD Manager   1. Device RAM size to 512.   2. Resolution to 640 x 480.   3. Snapshot enabled. On Project preferences\Android   1. \Launch\ -cpu-delay 0 -no-boot-anim -cache ./cache -avd Android3 Things I can't tried: \- Deploying on a device (don't have any). By the way, I've had the same problem on a MAC Mini 2.66 GHz 2 GB but these settings made the difference. Anyone can give any tips to improve this lame performance?.


title: Enforcing no synchronization with Google

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Can I use the Google Market without syncing other Google data? Hello, I'd like to setup a personal calendar with Funambol's syncing application. My goal is to never let my calendar items go on Google servers, for privacy reasons. But I do have Google Calendar application (from a stock ROM, so not easily uninstallable). From what I understand, Funambol Sync Client synchronizes with a system-wide calendar, the same which is used by Google Calendar client. Will this make my items sync with remote Google Calendar if I launch Google's client (f.e. by mistake)? I still want to use Google account for Market--and only for it. How can I enforce a no-synchronization rule only for calendar items? I think I could remove `/system/app/Calendar.apk` (my phone is rooted), but doesn't Google services synchronize using GTalkService?


title: How to control additional tethering settings on android phones?

text: I want to use my phone and data plan as a temporary solution for providing Internet for my whole home network. I have plugged it into my OpenWRT router via USB and it's network device _usb0_ is so far member of the bridge br0 so that all my network can use it. All is working fine except for one thing: The phone now acts as DHCP Server and the subnet (192.168.42.0) is _not controllable and different to the previous subnet_ in my home network (192.168.2.0). I have a few fixed IPs that I don't want to change. It would be great if I can change the phone's tethering subnet to be 192.168.2.*. Is this possible?


title: How to connect facebook contacts with third party app like rocket dialer, go dialer etc. in android 4.2.2?

text: I can get facebook contacts connected with the original android 4.2.2 contacts, but the connection with third party apps is not working. There seems to be some kind of updates coming with android 4.0 that has caused problems for many dialer apps...does anyone got any solution for this? The original contact app and dialer in my new samsung Galaxy S4 are not what I want...but the problems lies now with the contact photos which are not visible in the apps I'm using.


title: If I try a new email client like K9-mail, can I go back to my original email just by uninstalling it?

text: Before I try something I cannot easily reverse ( _and to confirm something I think I already know the answer for_ ): if I install **another email client** ( like K9-mail ) on my _Samsung phone_ of even more on my _Archos 101 tablet_ , **can I revert back to the email client I already have just be uninstalling** the new email client ? Will I get a choice of email clients ( like you have now when you install Opera or Firefox ) ?


title: Do any SVN servers exist for Android?

text: Just upgraded to a new phone. So, I have my old one with a cracked screen lying around. Is there any way to run an SVN server on it for a few projects I am working on with a friend? Its low power and small size makes it ideal for a task like this.


title: How can I clear recent searches from search bar in Chrome?

text: To be clear, I don't want to clear my search history in general. I just hate that when I go to search something a few bars beneath my search shows my three most recent searches. I don't mind search suggestions, I just don't want my recent searches showing up every single time. I've included a screenshot of what I mean. ![screenshot](http://i.imgur.com/jJLxl6cm.png)   click image for larger variant Thank you for your help!


title: Installing app from google play in my SD Card

text: I like hearing to songs through tuneQ app (Scosche), which I had downloaded from Google Play. tuneQ is a music player. Unfortunately the player lists songs present in my Internal Memory. I want to install the tuneQ player in my SD card so that I can have access to all the songs in my SD card.


title: Would it be possible to sandbox apps with SELinux?

text: Many apps require too much permissions that they do not need to function Most apps needs internet connection to talk to some API (let's say updates checking or notifications ..etc) and need to access SD Card (for buffering/caching). But if we grant them this they can take all of my data. It would be great if the OS is structured in a way so that we can grant apps access only to specific directories that only belong to it (think of browser cache, youtube buffer ...) and when the user promptly and consciously want to pass files (eg. upload file throw a web browser) they get staged/promoted/linked to that area accessible by the app. till that happens, we have SELinux in many android phones can we use it to sandbox apps (the idea is there since 2009 see http://danwalsh.livejournal.com/28545.html) here is the question: can we define a policy that says (if yes how)   * those apps are not allowed to access my gallery directory (DCIM)   * those apps are allowed to access my gallery but are not allowed to use network connection in desktop Linux it was successfully applied (here it was applied on firefox http://danwalsh.livejournal.com/31146.html)


title: Unlock Bootloader

text: Has anyone as of yet figured out how to unlock the bootloader on A Cricket Kyocera Hydro C5171? I really would love to know how if it's been done yet. Thank you.


title: Can I use an android device as a remote control for the samsung PN51E550 smarthub tv?

text: I have a samsung PN51E550 plasma tv. Can I use an android device as a keyboard for it? I have an HTC one and a nexus 7. I tried to pair these via bluetooth, but they won't connect. Specifically, I want to be able to control the tvs smarthub functionality through an android device. They are all on the same network.


title: My phone keeps converting sms to mms even when messages are under 20 characters?

text: I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Note and having enough trouble with the texts to just throw it in the trash and never buy samsung again. I never even start typing and it says "converting to mms" the moment I open messaging and pick a contact. I've already turned creation mode to restricted and it did nothing. No one gets my mms messages either. It's like I never even sent anything. This is really annoying. How do I make it stop?


title: Attempts to bring up Settings results in a Crash

text: My device is a Galaxy Tab 7". I previously rooted it, and installed Avast Mobile Security and Anti Theft on it. I gave it to a friend to use for a while and now, whenever I try to open Settings, it immediately crashes. And so I am investigating what is going on. It seems Someone seems to have attempted to remove Avast improperly. The previous Avast mobile security app is gone, but the hidden app for (stealth) anti theft is still there. If i try to remove anti-theft, it asks for USB debugging to be enabled. If I try to do that, the running app crashes (same as before). Does anyone have any ideas how to resolve this? Am assuming the issue is related to Avast anti-theft but unsure but its the best idea so far.


title: How can I record touches?

text: Is there an existing app I can install that will record my touch interactions in the background? I just saw this and it made me want to play around with my touch data to see what it looked like. Didn't turn up any likely candidates here or in the Market. Google seemed to indicate that it is certainly doable if you write your own foreground app (which I have no interest in doing because I want to record my touches in the entire system), and that it _might_ be possible using a custom-developed background app, which might be a fun project but I'd rather install an existing app if possible.


title: How can I get a busy tone when dialing a number which is actually busy

text: I usually dial a number and then put the phone in my pocket (using a headset). That doesn't work very well when the destination is busy since I never get a busy tone. I just get a "number is busy" message or something like that in the display for a couple of seconds. Is it possible to get a busy tone instead?


title: Make Google Play Books store ebooks to external storage

text: I have little internal storage of my Android device; How can I make Google Play Books store the ebooks to external storage? I use Sony Xperia M (4.3 JB version).


Is there an easy way to un-root Android 2.2 on Droid X rooted via z4root? The reason is that I would like to apply a Gingerbread 2.3 update from Verizon, and that update ALWAYS fails to install. Since I never had a custom ROM on the phone, my first guess is that the problem may be due to being rooted, but I don't see an "Unroot" option in z4root. Please note that factory reset is NOT an answer I'm looking for.


title: Would Apple EarPods work on my Android phone?

text: Apple just launched the iPhone 5; together with that they landed new earphones they call 'EarPods'. I have an HTC Desire HD Android-based phone. It has a 3,5mm jack just as the iPhone. Would the earphones and microphone of the EarPods work on my phone as well? Having good quality earbuds that stick in my ear sounds attractive to me. I do not care about the controls per se, and I'm pretty sure the sound will also work, but I'm not sure about the microphone. Also, how much of the improved sound and noise reduction is implemented in the software?


title: How to send one contact address as OSMAnd destination?

text: My contacts all ahve their address set, and I would like to be able to navigate to their addresses using OSMAnd. Unfortunatly, clicking the "share" button, don't allow me to share that contact using OSMAnd, but only through mail, bluetooth, K9Mail, ... How can I have the contact address sent to OSMAnd ?


title: Safe way to backup whatsapp messages?

text: I recently had to reset my phone. I had the nightly msgstore.db.crypt7 file, which I fortunately decrypted (and can view in sqlite browser), but whatsapp refuses to restore from it. Maybe it is because the file is too big (10.2MB), or maybe there's a small corruption somewhere, I don't know. When looking for backup apps, all I found were those that will take the msgstore.db and upload it. SMS backup+ will break it to individual messages, but then can't restore. So is there a method/app that can upload the conversation in some corruption- safe way (so that if a small portion gets corrupted, the rest is still usable)? So that it is done automatically (nightly)?


title: Need to "gift" an app purchased in google play by issuing a refund later. How many days can I wait to refund?

text: I know Google play still doesn't support gifting of apps but I need to provide one of my clients a free copy. They already purchased it. I am going to refund them later, after they are done using the app. **How many days from purchase are valid for issuing a refund?** I can't find this answer online. I see some other purchases made >30 days ago that are refundable, but I don't know if I can wait 60 days? 90 days? 120? Can someone login to their Google Wallet and see how far back the refund button is available?


title: How to force browsers not to reload recently seen page after resume?

text: When I visit a website then switch to another app, then switch back to the browser the page is reloaded which I have just seen. It happens not just with builtin browser - I also tried Opera Mini and Maxthon. How can I keep the recently seen page after resuming the browser?


title: where can I find fuse.ko file for my huawei u8160?

text: I have a Huawei u8160 running Cyanogenmod 7.2 . I have been looking for the fuse.ko module for my phone, but whenever I find anything ,terminal emulator tells me that it is incompatible! I want it to enable NTFS file system support using this tutorial So I was wondering where I can find the appropriate fuse.ko module? **NOTE :** I've already seen this link but I don't think that's what I want.


title: How can I disable Kies in Samsung Galaxy S2?

text: Whenever I connect my S2 to the power outlet (not to a computer), the Kies application pops up. Where do I disable this auto-activation?


title: How can I set a song as a ringtone using the newest version of the Music app?

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How do I set a custom MP3 as a ringtone for other notifications?   >  How to set MP3 ringtone in Android (Nexus S) Pressing a track in the Music library no longer offers the option of using that track as a ringtone on the Nexus One after the latest update. How can I do this?


title: How do I set a custom MP3 as a ringtone for other notifications?

text: I have an HTC Droid Incredible running Android 2.2 FroYo and would like to use custom sounds/songs as ringtones for text message notifications, event and task reminders, Facebook and Twitter notifications, and email messages. I have the MP3s that I want to use located in the /ringtones directory of my phone, but they don't show up on the list of possible sound effects/tones/notifications, but they do show up in the selection for incoming call ringtones. What do I do to use them?


title: Can I add my own notification ring tones from MP3 files?

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How do I set a custom MP3 as a ringtone for other notifications? I've been easily able to add call ringtones but is there a way to add notification ringtones from an MP3?


title: Is my Exchange email encrypted on my device?

text: If I setup an email synchronization with our Exchange server, is the mail I store on my phone encrypted or readible if someone finds/steals my phone? I have enabled the unlock password (although it's not easy to unlock), but it is very easy to remove the sd-card from the phone. Is the information on that SD-card readible for a "finder", or is it not stored on the sd-card anyway.


title: Do any UK banks have Android apps?

text: I'm researching a new current account, and an Android app would be a big bonus for me. None of the big few banks (Lloyds, Natwest, Barclays) seem to have apps. Santander has one but it doesn't work in the UK. Does anyone know of any UK banks which do have an Android app for viewing my balance, making transfers etc.?


title: After updating to Android 2.3, the radio keeps running in the background

text: I have an LG Optimus One and today I updated the firmware to the latest version. I didn't know that with the firmware LG would also update Android. Anyway, I finished the update and went at Phone Information menu. There I saw that the Android version changed from 2.2 to 2.3.3 First I was happy to see that. I've been waiting a long time for this update. But then I started to notice some strange things. For example the Radio is always running in the background. I tried with many different ways to close it, but nothing worked. I used Adsvanced Task Killer and other apps and also tried to Force shut down. But as I said, it keeps running. Anybody has the same problem? Is there any solution? Also, although it says I have Android 2.3 the graphics are not the same. The main screen is not like this: http://developer.android.com/sdk/images/2.3/home-plain.png (Only the browser icon changed)


title: SD card directory is "split" on new phone

text: I moved from a Samsung Mesmerize (Galaxy S, Android 2.2) to a Motorola Electrify (Android 2.3) and the Electrify is reading my SD card differently. My old data is now stored in `/mnt/sdcard-ext` instead of `/mnt/sdcard/`. All my phone's old data (which I want to keep) is in that directory. Why did my SD card path change and what should I do to "merge" the two?


title: How does Android chooses among multiple access points?

text: I have been doing a lot of research on this. Unfortunately I was not able to find how, by default, Android chooses among multiple access points. For instance, if a user walks into a mall and there are 3 hotspots within range, how does the device select which access point to connect to?               -Does the device select the AP based in the order in which they are in the Wi-Fi stack?      -Does the device select the AP based on signal strength only?      -Does the device select the AP randomly?      Also, as the user physically moves from the coverage of AP A to the coverage of AP B:               -Does the device stay connected with AP A until it is out of range?     -Does the device transition from AP A to AP B somewhere along the way (sort of like a soft handoff)?      Thank you in advance.


title: How can I make a shortcut to the "Recent Apps" dialog?

text: Do you know if there is any way to create a shortcut or widget on the homescreen to access to the "Recent Apps" list? Basically, is there any way to access to this list without having to hold the Home button?


title: Is there any documentation on the correct/expected directory structure of the external memory card?

text: There's a couple of issues that i have with the way Android sees my card...   1. The Gallery App shows CD artwork as a separate photo album.   2. I want to exclude some things from shuffle playback by the music player.   3. there's probably more thing that could appear better if we new what Media Scanner was doing....


title: How to transfer text messages from iPhone to Android with iOS 5?

text: I'm trying to switch from an iPhone 3GS to a Galaxy SII and got multiple questions. This one concerns migrating the text messages (SMS). I've found quite some articles, basically they fall into two categories:   1. Getting the text message SQLite database from the Itunes backup and exporting stuff manually to CSV files.   2. Importing the SQLite database directly with tools. Most pages link to this article Problem: Apparently, this only works in IOS < 5.0 or Itunes < 10, don't know. With newer backups, the SQLite database can not be opened anymore, the Android tools mentioned do not work anymore. So I'm looking for any other suggestions on how to correctly migrate the text messages to Android. Note: I'm aware that maybe this is more a iPhone question than Android. Nevertheless, I hope to find someone here who faced the same problems. This is exactly the reason why I'm migrating in the first place.


title: How to reply to an ics invitiation without using googlemail

text: I'm using the htc mail widget/app with an email account other than googlemail.com.   When an .ics invitation is attached to an email I can import the event into the phone's calendar but apparently I cannot confirm or reject the appointment.   Is there e.g. an app that you can recommend to send such repsonses - and maybe even display the list of participants (minor issue)?


title: LG optimus P-500 firmware update: PC suite for Linux?

text: My phone, a _LG Optimus P-500_ requested to be connected to the _PC suite_ in order to perform a firmware update (the official one). I don't have the _PC suite_ and have only access to Linux computers. The _PC suite_ (probably this one?) is only available for Windows. Is there a way to perform the update? Can I run the _PC suite_ in _wine_? thank you * * * _Update:_ Apparently _wine_ cannot handle it.


title: Nexus 7 doesn't show up in My Computer when connected as a Media Device

text: I recently rooted my nexus 7 (Jelly Bean 4.3) by following guidelines described in this article. http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-root-your-google- nexus-7-50008972/ Everything went according to the article and rooting was successful. But before rooting according to the article i removed all the drivers and installed them again. During the rooting process(Unlocking and Rooting) the device was always connected as a Camera(PTP). Now when i connect my device as MTP it doesn't show up in my computer.device it self says it's connected as a MTP device but it doesn't even show up in the DDMS of eclipse. But when i change the connection type to PTP it shows up in the my computer and DDMS but in My Computer it only allows me to access pictures and DCIM folders only. How can i fix this without unrooting my device? Please Help!


title: Repair a failed root galaxy ace

text: So here is my problem. I've been formatting my Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5839i) and it worked pretty much, but then i got mad and tried to root it, which i failed, and now my phone won't turn on anymore, it just stays on the start menu (The one where Samsung GALAXY Ace is printed) and it never goes any further. I can access the recovery menu, but each time i tried to just wipe data/factory reset or wipe cache partition, it didn't help, so right now i'm stuck with a non working phone, which is not really funny ! Just so you know, before my phone stopped being useful, i tried to install some "ClockWorkMod", and i guess i didn't follow the steps as i should've. So i'd like to know if anyone can offer a solution ? I can still put files on the SD card, i just don't know how to go back to the gingerbread version i had before. Thanks in advance ! (And sorry if i made any english mistake in my explanations) EDIT : I kept searching and i found a guide about ODIN and flashing the phone, and it worked very well ! My phone is now working like it never died ! You can find the guide i followed right here (The guide is in french, but if you look for flashing a phone with Odin, i think you can find a guide in english)


title: All of my texts disappeared, what can I do?

text: All of my old text messages disappeared. What might I be able to do to recover them?


title: Use wifi in HTC Dream behind a proxy

text: I wish to use wifi network in my university but the network resides behind a proxy server. So, how do I set my proxy settings (requires authentication) on my HTC Dream G1 (Android 1.5)?


title: Can I reverse tether my Android device to my phone using Bluetooth PAN or DUN?

text: I have a Sony Ericsson K800i phone that supports both bluetooth PAN and DUN. Is there any way to share my phone's internet to my tablet (cheap achinese Aishuo A820 with Android 2.3.1, rooted). For now I don't care if the method requires root because the tablet **is** rooted, but if it's possible to do it without root would be great. I've looked at Reverse tether on Android via Bluetooth PAN? but it only appears to cover PAN (not DUN) and asks about tethering a phone with a PC. Since I'd like to tether two mobile devices I'm guessing that there will be fewer software options available to me. I'm ok with writing shell scripts and I have some Linux experience, but not with bluetooth.


title: Display current speed in OsmAnd

text: I use OsmAnd when riding my bicycle. I would like it to display my current speed in a corner of the screen or somewhere similar. It should not interfere with normal use of OsmAnd, in particular it should not be a different screen. Is there a way to do this in OsmAnd, via an option or plugin or custom fork or anything?


title: WhatsApp does not vibrate when I get a message

text: In Samsung Galaxy Note 2, WhatsApp does not vibrate either in sound mode or vibration mode when I get a message. How do I fix this?


title: Android update fails

text: Android 4.2.2 update fails on my Alcatel One Touch Idol S . The hardware is hardly the issue since it worked smoothly on my wife's phone which is exactly the same model. Specifically, Android installed version is 4.2.2/01001 . The update has the exactly same version number (but there are real differences after the update on my wife's phone, new features). I did nothing specific before attempting to upgrade besides installing applications, the phone is not rooted. I can download the update. When I press the install button, my phone restarts, but after a few seconds I got the message > Finding update package ...   >  Installation aborted   >  Error ! with a picture of a broken android and on the top > Android system recovery with the following choices   * reboot system now   * apply update from ADB   * wipe data /factory reset   * wipe cache partition   * apply update from storage   * fota status operation What shall I do? I tried wipe cache partition, with no success. The only difference I can see with my wife's phone is that mine is equipped with a micro sd card. p.s.: I have seen Update to Android 4.0.4 fails but this is _not_ a duplicate.


title: Can the default browser be upgraded without upgrading the whole OS?

text: Can android 2.2 default browser be upgraded (without upgrading the whole OS) ? Unfortunately, it is not available through Android market as far as I know.


title: GTalk and phone with wrong time

text: I have a phone where I like to have the time a few minutes forward the right time. Now, when I chat with people through Google Talk, I got all message mixed up because the received messages arrive with the sender time. If the answer is faster than my forwarded minutes, it appears before my message. Example:               Phone 1 time        Phone 2 time       Sender       Message time        Message     08:01               08:18              Phone 1      08:01               I'm fine     08:00               08:17              Phone 2      08:17               How are you?      Is there anything I can set up (beside the right phone time) to avoid this?


title: SMS-Email Gateway App

text: Is there any combination of android applications which can connect to a POP3 account and:   1. transfers emails to SMS (by phone number provided in the subject of the email)   2. transfers SMSes to an email?


Why does the Google Authenticator app have "obsolete" in its title on Play Store? Does it work? Can I still use it for two-factor authentication? Is there a preferred method?


title: Allowing app installs from “unknown sources” for Secondary Users on Android 4.4.2

text: I see that "Unknown Sources" under `Settings → Security` on Android 4.4.2 is greyed out (I can't enable it) for my Secondary user on my Nexus 7, Is it expected behavior? Is there any way to enable it?


title: Is it possible for a telco provider to sniff HTTP packets of Wi-Fi through firmware?

text: Regarding privacy matters, I wonder if it is possible for mobile telco provider firmware (on stock distributions) to sniff all the outgoing HTTP requests of a Wi-Fi network without the need of the device to be rooted? If such is possible, can you give me an example or two of how could they do it? I know there are similar apps like Shark for Root, but they all require the devices to be rooted. Thanks


Is it possible to unlock the bootloader without root access? If so, is there another way to unlock the bootloader without using the command...               fastboot oem unlock       Now, for the background stuff that might be helpful to understand my question. My particular device does not seem to support fastboot so I am wondering if there is a way to do it using               adb shell      This is the behavior when I try to use fastboot.               build@build-VirtualBox:~$ lsusb     Bus 001 Device 009: ID 2207:0010       Bus 002 Device 002: ID 80ee:0021 VirtualBox USB Tablet     Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub     Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub          build@build-VirtualBox:~$ adb devices     List of devices attached      OUGRYBWWCM  device          build@build-VirtualBox:~$ adb reboot bootloader   #<--- Tablet enters      bootloader mode          build@build-VirtualBox:~$ fastboot devices        #<--- Empty results, no fastboot commands will work          build@build-VirtualBox:~$ lsusb       Bus 002 Device 002: ID 80ee:0021 VirtualBox USB Tablet     Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub     Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub          # Bus 001 Device 009: ID 2207:0010 --> missing from lsusb command      The device is based on Rockchip's RK3066 processor.


title: sound alarm from terminal emulator

text: For my purposes, I want to create a simple bash script, that will notify me when appropriate conditions will meet. Is there a way to make a sound alert from Android Terminal Emulator? I'm running Cyanogenmod 10.1.


title: Rooted Kindle Fire can't connect to Socket

text: I rooted my first-generation Kindle Fire (at the time running 6.3.2) so I can run Jelly Bean on it. However, when programming a simple networking app, the following line:               Socket sock = Socket(hostname, port);      which is wrapped in a try-catch statement to catch an UnknownHostException or an IOExeption, throws the following Exception on this device:               java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to start activity ComponentInfo{<activity>}      I ran the same program on a Pantech Crossover (2.3.6) and didn't get any errors or Exceptions. My question is: Could the process of rooting my Kindle Fire have tampered with its networking ability? I can access the Internet just fine, though, the problem lies in connecting to a Socket. If so, how can I rectify this problem?


title: Upgrade Samsung Galaxy S2 to Jelly Bean

text: What is the easiest way to upgrade my Galaxy S2 to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean? Also, how do I update it?


title: Difference between two Rooting methods

text: I bought a new XOLO Q700 last week, with Android jelly bean 4.2.1 I found out two ways to root the phone. **First** , as per the instructions given in this website [ROOT] Xolo Q700 Rooted before it hits the shelves! > **As quoted in the website...** > > The process is really simple for rooting the phone: > >   * First what you need to do is download "MotoChopper" on your PC. > >   * Extract the .zip file to a specific folder Install the USB drivers using > PdaNet+ > >   * Enable USB Debugging mode on your device. > >   * For Windows users, execute the "run.bat" inside the contents of the > extracted archive. Be sure to run it as admin. > >   * For Linux or OS X users, execute “./run.sh” via terminal window. > > > And its done! I have tested this method on windows and it is working. It > will continuously repeat that adb server is outdated and it is killing it > but don't worry about it, it will still continue... > > Follow the steps carefully in the terminal window. After the window closes > itself REBOOT YOUR PHONE!!! > > To check if the phone is rooted correctly or not use, Root Checker Basic > from the playstore, it should do your work **Second** , is using the software UnlockRoot > Though the second method is pretty simple, connect your phone and hit ROOT > and UNROOT to revert While the First method is a little more tedious. So I would like to know what is the difference between the two methods. Also which would be safer.


title: How to add a shortcut directly to the 'Alarms' and 'World Clock' tabs of the stock HTC Clock app?

text: I have QCustomShortcut installed and I'd like to be able to create a shortcut directly to the 'Alarms' and 'World Clock' tabs of my HTC stock Clock app (com.htc.android.worldclock).   * The app has an activity called com.htc.android.worldclock.AlarmClock but creating a shortcut to that doesn't work. I have already tried the following apps but they just open the Clock app on the first tab instead of the third:   1. Alarm shortcut by Alexandr Ivanov   2. Alarms shortcut by Matthieu Guenebaud   3. Alarm Clock Launcher by Slipstream Apps It should just be a case of defining the correct action, package and class in QCustomShortcut but I'm stumped. Thanks.


title: How do I patch the Android ADB driver?

text: Headaches with Android SDK again! I know how to set up the Android SDK. I have done this multiple times over the years. And I had to do some patching of the driver for the ADB every single time! I have done it so many times routinely, I can do it blindfolded! Why is it such a problem for Google to include a working USB driver with the Android SDK? This is the INF file for the USB driver provided by Google.               ;     ; Android WinUsb driver installation.     ;     [Version]     Signature           = "$Windows NT$"     Class               = AndroidUsbDeviceClass     ClassGuid           = {3F966BD9-FA04-4ec5-991C-D326973B5128}     Provider            = %ProviderName%     DriverVer           = 08/27/2012,7.0.0000.00001     CatalogFile.NTx86   = androidwinusb86.cat     CatalogFile.NTamd64 = androidwinusba64.cat          [ClassInstall32]     Addreg = AndroidWinUsbClassReg          [AndroidWinUsbClassReg]     HKR,,,0,%ClassName%     HKR,,Icon,,-1               [Manufacturer]     %ProviderName% = Google, NTx86, NTamd64               [Google.NTx86]          ;Google Nexus One     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_0D02     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_0D02&MI_01     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E11     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E12&MI_01          ;Google Nexus S     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E21     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E22&MI_01     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E23     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E24&MI_01          ;Google Nexus 7     %SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E40     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E41     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E42     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E42&MI_01     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E44&MI_01          ;Google Nexus Q     %SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_2C10     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_2C11          ;Google Nexus (generic)     %SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE0     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE1     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE2     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE2&MI_01     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE3     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE4&MI_01     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE5     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE6&MI_01               [Google.NTamd64]          ;Google Nexus One     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_0D02     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_0D02&MI_01     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E11     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E12&MI_01          ;Google Nexus S     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E21     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E22&MI_01     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E23     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E24&MI_01          ;Google Nexus 7     %SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E40     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E41     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E42     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E42&MI_01     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E44&MI_01          ;Google Nexus Q     %SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_2C10     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_2C11          ;Google Nexus (generic)     %SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE0     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE1     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE2     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE2&MI_01     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE3     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE4&MI_01     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE5     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE6&MI_01          [USB_Install]     Include = winusb.inf     Needs   = WINUSB.NT          [USB_Install.Services]     Include     = winusb.inf     AddService  = WinUSB,0x00000002,WinUSB_ServiceInstall          [WinUSB_ServiceInstall]     DisplayName     = %WinUSB_SvcDesc%     ServiceType     = 1     StartType       = 3     ErrorControl    = 1     ServiceBinary   = %12%\WinUSB.sys          [USB_Install.Wdf]     KmdfService = WINUSB, WinUSB_Install          [WinUSB_Install]     KmdfLibraryVersion  = 1.9          [USB_Install.HW]     AddReg  = Dev_AddReg          [Dev_AddReg]     HKR,,DeviceInterfaceGUIDs,0x10000,"{F72FE0D4-CBCB-407d-8814-9ED673D0DD6B}"          [USB_Install.CoInstallers]     AddReg    = CoInstallers_AddReg     CopyFiles = CoInstallers_CopyFiles          [CoInstallers_AddReg]     HKR,,CoInstallers32,0x00010000,"WdfCoInstaller01009.dll,WdfCoInstaller","WinUSBCoInstaller2.dll"          [CoInstallers_CopyFiles]     WinUSBCoInstaller2.dll     WdfCoInstaller01009.dll          [DestinationDirs]     CoInstallers_CopyFiles=11          [SourceDisksNames]     1 = %DISK_NAME%,,,\i386     2 = %DISK_NAME%,,,\amd64          [SourceDisksFiles.x86]     WinUSBCoInstaller2.dll  = 1     WdfCoInstaller01009.dll = 1          [SourceDisksFiles.amd64]     WinUSBCoInstaller2.dll  = 2     WdfCoInstaller01009.dll = 2          [Strings]     ProviderName                = "Google, Inc."     SingleAdbInterface          = "Android ADB Interface"     CompositeAdbInterface       = "Android Composite ADB Interface"     SingleBootLoaderInterface   = "Android Bootloader Interface"     WinUSB_SvcDesc              = "Android USB Driver"     DISK_NAME                   = "Android WinUsb installation disk"     ClassName                   = "Android Device"      This driver can be obtained through the SDK Manager and that's how I got it. It sits in the installation directory `Android\android- sdk\extras\google\usb_driver`. Why are there no entries for HTC or Samsung phones? Now this is the INF file for the driver I used in the past (but for the same phone).               ;     ; Android WinUsb driver installation.     ;     [Version]     Signature           = "$Windows NT$"     Class               = AndroidUsbDeviceClass     ClassGuid           = {3F966BD9-FA04-4ec5-991C-D326973B5128}     Provider            = %ProviderName%     DriverVer           = 08/11/2009,2.0.0010.00002     CatalogFile.NTx86   = androidwinusb86.cat     CatalogFile.NTamd64 = androidwinusba64.cat          ;     ; This section seems to be required for WinUsb driver installation.     ; If this section is removed the installer will report an error     ; "Required section not found in INF file".     ;     [ClassInstall32]     Addreg = AndroidWinUsbClassReg          [AndroidWinUsbClassReg]     HKR,,,0,%ClassName%     HKR,,Icon,,-1          [Manufacturer]     %ProviderName% = Google, NTx86, NTamd64          [Google.NTx86]     ; HTC Dream     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C01     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C02&MI_01     %SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0FFF     ; HTC Magic     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C03&MI_01     ; HTC Desire     %CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0bb4&Pid_0c94     ;     ;Moto Sholes     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_22B8&PID_41DB     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_22B8&PID_41DB&MI_01     ;     ;Google NexusOne     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_0D02     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_0D02&MI_01     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E11     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E12&MI_01          [Google.NTamd64]     ; HTC Dream     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C01     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C02&MI_01     %SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0FFF     ; HTC Magic     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C03&MI_01     ; HTC Desire     %CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0bb4&Pid_0c94     ;     ;Moto Sholes     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_22B8&PID_41DB     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_22B8&PID_41DB&MI_01     ;     ;Google NexusOne     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_0D02     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_0D02&MI_01     %SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E11     %CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E12&MI_01          [USB_Install]     Include = winusb.inf     Needs   = WINUSB.NT          [USB_Install.Services]     Include     = winusb.inf     AddService  = WinUSB,0x00000002,WinUSB_ServiceInstall          [WinUSB_ServiceInstall]     DisplayName     = %WinUSB_SvcDesc%     ServiceType     = 1     StartType       = 3     ErrorControl    = 1     ServiceBinary   = %12%\WinUSB.sys          [USB_Install.Wdf]     KmdfService = WINUSB, WinUSB_Install          [WinUSB_Install]     KmdfLibraryVersion  = 1.7          [USB_Install.HW]     AddReg  = Dev_AddReg          [Dev_AddReg]     HKR,,DeviceInterfaceGUIDs,0x10000,"{F72FE0D4-CBCB-407d-8814-9ED673D0DD6B}"          [USB_Install.CoInstallers]     AddReg    = CoInstallers_AddReg     CopyFiles = CoInstallers_CopyFiles          [CoInstallers_AddReg]     HKR,,CoInstallers32,0x00010000,"WdfCoInstaller01007.dll,WdfCoInstaller","WinUSBCoInstaller.dll"          [CoInstallers_CopyFiles]     WinUSBCoInstaller.dll     WdfCoInstaller01007.dll          [DestinationDirs]     CoInstallers_CopyFiles=11          [SourceDisksNames]     1 = %DISK_NAME%,,,\i386     2 = %DISK_NAME%,,,\amd64          [SourceDisksFiles.x86]     WinUSBCoInstaller.dll  = 1     WdfCoInstaller01007.dll = 1          [SourceDisksFiles.amd64]     WinUSBCoInstaller.dll  = 2     WdfCoInstaller01007.dll = 2          [Strings]     ProviderName                = "Google, Inc."     SingleAdbInterface          = "Android ADB Interface"     CompositeAdbInterface       = "Android Composite ADB Interface"     SingleBootLoaderInterface   = "Android Bootloader Interface"     WinUSB_SvcDesc              = "Android USB Driver"     DISK_NAME                   = "Android WinUsb installation disk"     ClassName                   = "Android Phone"     ; HTC Desire     %SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0bb4&Pid_0c94&Rev_0100     %CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0bb4&Pid_0c94     %SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&Pid_0c94      This driver was downloaded from XDA Developers forum, from this thread. I have revisited this thread every time I had to install Android SDK. The trick that the author uses is to simply replace the hardware IDs in the INF file to those that actually correspond to the actual hardware device that's being connected. If I am not mistaken I had the same ID as the author describes in the thread, that is `USB\VID_0bb4&Pid_0c94`. But now when I check it I have a different one. ![driver properties](http://i.stack.imgur.com/0h4zg.png) I recently flashed the phone. But I used the RUU original image, with the same build number as the one that was already on the phone. The RUU was the HTC original ROM Update Utility that was used to flash it. I had to do this to enable the use of Unrevoked to root and then Alpha Rev to set S-OFF. Could it be that, in some way, this changed the hardware ID? I thought hardware IDs were supposed to be permanent and fixed to the hardware?... Using the second driver, with unedited INF file, and trying to update the ADB device in Device Manager, this is what it says. ![driver update](http://i.stack.imgur.com/W5BDq.png) ![driver update](http://i.stack.imgur.com/a0sua.png) It just simply fails to install it, because the IDs don't match. Now, these are the lines that I used in the edited version of the INF file. These now include the actual IDs of my phone.               [Google.NTx86]     %CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C87&MI_01          [Google.NTamd64]     %CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C87&MI_01          [Strings]     %SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C87&REV_0226     %CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C87     %SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C87      So now when I try to update the driver again I get to the warning message, you know the usual Windows warning about installing software of unknown source. ![driver update](http://i.stack.imgur.com/jflBp.png) So I click to install it anyway. ![driver update](http://i.stack.imgur.com/vAZIp.png) And it tries to install it but then halts and says that installation failed and something about ADB Composite. So why does it fail to install? And why was my hardware ID changed in the first place? Is there no "normal" way of installing this stupid driver? You know, without having to hack the damn thing or play tricks with it?... I know that some users suggest that one should obtain the latest sync software from the manufacturer because with that also come some USB drivers that are necessary to have. But I don't want any of the HTC bloatware. And I don't have any problems transferring files between the phone and the computer when in "Disk drive" mode. So I don't need anything else. And isn't this the driver for using the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) which is part of Android SDK? I mean shouldn't Google be the one that provides a working driver then?... Just for the record, the phone in question is HTC Desire, the original one. You know, the first one, not any of its' many siblings that followed. Please have a look at this, and let me know what you think this could be. And also let me know if you know of any alternative ways of doing this, just for future use. I am sick and tiered of having to this every single time I want to install the Android SDK. I normally only do that when I need to reinstall Windows, but once installed and set up I usually don't touch it, but I do reinstall Windows at least two times a year.


title: Atrix 4G update via OTA with unlocked bootloader?

text: I am running 4.5.91 currently on a rooted and unlocked Atrix. Will I brick my phone by updating to 4.5.141 from OTA source? Can I re-lock the boot-loader if that is the issue?


title: call waiting notification

text: Generally I get alert when I am in call . But I don't get any notification when the receiver is in call . How can I get notification or alert if my receiver is on a call ? My phone is samsung gti5500 android version : 2.3.4


title: No on-screen keyboard when typing into search bar

text: Device: Dragon Touch tablet Android: ? When trying to put something into my search bar, it only gives me talk-to-type method. There is no keyboard. This just happened recently, and I cannot find a setting to fix it. How do I get my on-screen keyboard back on my tablet?


title: Galaxy S2 through USB won't connect to my Mac?

text: I have an Android Evo, and it connects to my Mac just fine when connecting the USB cable. I can access the entire phone data. However, my wife's Samsung Galaxy 2's data can't be accessed on my Mac, even though the Mac recognizes the USB connection. How do I fix this?


title: Stop the lock screen! Jelly Bean 4.2.2

text: How can I stop the lock screen locking itself every two minutes? How can I extend the time it takes to turn off automatically? I'm running Jelly Bean v 4.2.2 on a Samsung Galaxy S 4.


title: How can I use "The Old Reader" on Android?

text: The Old Reader is so far my best replacement for Google Reader. Is there a way to use it on Android, for example an RSS app that syncs with it?


title: Can I transfer pre-installed apps from a device with a broken screen to a different one?

text: So I have an Ematic Funtab Mini running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS that now has a broken screen that is totally unresponsive. I also have a Craig 7" TouchScreen Tablet running Google Android 4.0, Flash 11.1. I can't access anything on the Funtab, or find any place that can replace the screen. It came with a bunch of kids apps including a full versions of Angry Birds, Cut the rope, Where's My Water and a few more. Is it possible to transfer those apps (and maybe the data, but particularly the apps) to the Craig? I didn't have the Funtab long enough to use Google Play to back up the apps. So, any help in finding out if it's possible to transfer the apps would be greatly appreciated!


title: Configure Android to save pictures/video to SDCard?

text: The camera settings only save it to the phone or the internal virtual SD card. I have installed a 32 bit hispeed SD card. How can you force it to save in the external SD card?


title: What backup option shall I chose in the Nexus 7 toolkit to backup everything on my Nexus 7?

text: The options are: ## BACKUP OPTIONS [ALL OPTIONS REQUIRE ADB MODE]   1. Backup ALL installed apps [-all]   2. Backup Individual Packages [a single app] ONLY   3. Backup your Internal Storage [virtual SD Card]   4. CWM NANDROID Backup [boot, cache, data, recovery, system]   5. TWRP NANDROID Backup [boot, cache, data, recovery, system] [coming soon]   6. Pull /data folder [excluding /data/media] ONLY to your PC   7. Pull /system folder ONLY to your PC   8. Dump selected Device Partitions to PC


title: RDP client that can use an SSH tunnel created by ConnectBot?

text: I want to reach my home PC with RDP but I want to do it in an SSH tunnel because of security reasons. Are there any RDP clients for Android that can be set to use the SSH tunnel created by ConnectBot?      Thank you!


title: How can I turn off Facebook IM permanently?

text: Since I got a new google phone (G2) the facebook app has been running constantly. I turn it off and it still is running for some reason. Not a problem except that it always looks like I'm screwing around on Facebook and people send me IMs like "go to bed" or "hello? you aren't replying" etc. I don't like that people can just IM me any time they want and that my phone says I'm available on Facebook when I'm asleep or at work or whatever the case may be. (it looks like I'm unproductive) There doesn't seem to be a way to turn off Facebook IM from my mobile device. Does anyone have any suggestions


title: What .apk is missing for my htc wilfire s to be able to boot?

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Can't boot my Htc Wildfire S after deleting Sense I have deleted some pre installed apps on my Htc Wildfire S. Now I am not able to start it, does anyone know which .apk could be missing and is causing it to not boot?


If an app is written for Android 2.3 will it run on 2.1?


title: NetBIOS resolution in Honeycomb 3.2

text: I just found that HC3.2 is unable to resolve NetBIOS names in LANs. I managed to install a good synchronization client but I found that even if I configure an FTP box I must access it via IP. Since I don't want to set a static IP to my FTP box cause I'm on an office LAN I'm asking if there is a way to enable NetBIOS resolution in Android 3.2 Thank you


title: Can I delete the log files on my device?

text: I'm currently developing on an Android 2.3.4 device. I've got root access to the file system, and I'm looking for the location of the system log files (like `/var/log`) so that I can delete them, but could not find these files on Android. Does someone know where these files are located?


title: Search2Play broke my Samsung Infuse's back button. How can I fix it?

text: I have a Samsung Infuse 4G, rooted and unlocked. I installed Search2Play and it broke my back button. I uninstalled and unrooted, then rerooted, but the back button is still not working. Could someone please help me fix this?


title: What are the limitations of installing Ubuntu on an Android device?

text: I'm looking at http://androlinux.com/android-ubuntu-development/how-to- install-ubuntu-on-android/ What are the limitations of this Ubuntu installation? Can I install anything that runs on Ubuntu? I'm only interested in using this for commandline tools (Ruby, gems, and Emacs).