title: I have htc desire s and it can not access sd card which worked in it for a long time

text: I have an _HTC Desire S,_ and it cannot access SD card – which worked in it for a long time. The card works perfectly fine in another phone. If I restart the device it works for several minutes. But then I receive an error message: `SD card unexpectedly removed`. Any idea what I could do to solve this issue?


title: Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 won't turn on after messing with build.prop

text: I went to mess with my build.prop to do some stuff and then my device wouldnt turn on. I tried looking everywhere for ways to fix it but none will work because it keeps ending with when im in cmd with the adb stuff, when I type the commands it says "operation not permitted". Heres the tutorial I was looking at (the wndows one) - http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927198 I was able to get to the very end until I had to do "chmod 644 build.prop" which then resulted in the "operation not permitted". I also have a copy of my original build.prop in my device sdcard folder however Im unable to pull it out (or im just an idiot) Please help, ive been sitting here for 6 hours straight trying to fix this!


title: Android phone not detecting mobile operator

text: I've this problem with my new Sony Xperia L Android phone running on Jelly Bean. The phone has been working well for one week now, but as of recently, when I turn on the phone, it doesn't connect to the mobile operator. So I have to turn off my phone again and then turn it on again for it to detect the operator. I don't know whether it's because of a bug in Android or something wrong with my network provider or some malware on the phone. I've not installed anything other than usual apps like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and I've only downloaded them from the Play Store. I haven't installed any anti-virus app on my phone. What do you think is the problem causing this? Here I'm not talking about the internet connection: it's not even connecting to a GSM network.


title: Sony ericsson xperia mini e10i software bricked while installing custom rom

text: I was trying to install a custom ROM on my _Sony Ericsson Xperia mini E10i_ by flashing the ROM `.zip` file in ClockWorkMod, but after installation the device doesn't boot. It hangs on the Sony Ericsson boot logo. What can I do to recover from this situation?


title: HTC One boots only into recovery mode

text: I installed Kitkat 4.4.2 following this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YGzh3r9Q58 After installing, it only reboots into the recovery mode. :/ I need help


title: USB host port via Android accessory protocol adapter

text: Is it possible for an Android 4 phone with only a standard micro-USB port (not OTG), to be provided with a USB host port through an adapter using the Android accessory protocol? Do such adapters exist? The adapter would need power and 2 USB ports. One USB port would act as a host and plug any USB device (for example a keyboard), the other would act as an 'Android accessory' and plug into the phone. Android should be able to use the device as if it were plugged in directly to a host port (on a tablet). It would be really great if the adapter was also powered by micro-USB, and that it could pass-through data to a computer host (Storage, tether, ADB, etc.). **Diagram:** ![Android USB host adapter](http://i.stack.imgur.com/uz1O9.png) Is all/any of this possible? Do such adapters exist? If not, how would I make one?


title: ADB can discover devices but not fastboot

text: I've searched on the web about this problem and it's usually solved by installing the appropriate drivers. Problem is I'm on a Mac. When I plug in my device, it can be discovered when I run `adb devices`. I run `adb reload bootloader` and it goes into download mode (the mode you get when you hold Volume Down + Home button when powering up). Is this correct? I assume it is. Anyway, when it is in this stage, `adb devices` or `fastboot devices` yields nothing. I have tested this on i9100 and i9505.


title: Rooting EPad MX1014

text: I have a E-Pad MX1014 (chinese tabcrap) and I am trying to access the system apps so I can uninstall _Angry Birds_ off it. The Angry Birds it runs is an extremely old version and for some reason it will not update it. I have tried installing different versions like _Angry Birds Star Wars_ or _Seasons_ and trying to just install the _Angry Birds_ app over the top with no luck... I cannot access the device via `USB` because the "adapter" to change from the current plug to USB has died. I have been using SnapPea via the wifi to put apps and such on it. I have tried `Z4Root`, `GingerBreak` and tried getting `BusyBox` and `SuperSu` onto it, but I keep getting cannot install errors and missing binary errors... Z4Root when I hit root (either temp or perm) will say `it's rooting it` then go to home screen and nothing else happens. Does anyone have any suggestions? The tablet runs `Android 2.3`. P.S. if I had the money I would buy a better tablet, but this is just for my son and he is an angry bird fanatic....


title: My device doesn't react to touches while connected via USB

text: My device is Samsung Galaxy ace 5830 and I want to upgrade it from Android 2.3.4 to 4. But the problem, when I connect it to PC with a USB connection, it doesn't react to touches so I can't unlock it and work with it. for example when I touch somewhere some other place get touched. How can I upgrade it while it has this problem and I can't connect to it? thanks


title: Sound on Power-On

text: I want a sound to be played when the user presses the power button, Since I am customizing Android for Visually Challenged people this feature might let them know if the tablet has actually powered on or not. This feature is by default switched off in my firmware. And also I think that since this sound comes just when the device is switched on, that is, before the Android Boots, the power on sound should be a function of underlying Linux kernel. Any clue how to go about it and turn it on. Thanks in advance.


title: After update my Samsung S2 cannot lock the screen

text: I can't lock my screen. When I click the lock button, the screen just blacks out. When I click the home button it directly show me the home screen even though I have set the lock pattern.


title: Video recording bug fix for CM9 ICS?

text: I have a Galaxy Mini(GT-S 5570). I recently upgraded it from Gingerbread 2.3.6 to ICS(CM9). Now everything is working fine except for the video recording. The camera takes pictures without any issues but the video recording does not work. I followed the procedures stated in this website for installation. http://www.techgeekal.com/2012/10/27/cyanogenmod-9-stable-27102012-for-galaxy- minipop-gt-s5570/ Is there a bug fix for the video recording? Thanks in advance for looking into this question! :)


title: Display Text Message on Lock Screen

text: Is there a way to display unread text messages on the lockscreen? The device I'm using is a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus.


title: How can I know that my Galaxy's camera and microphone is not being accessed without my knowledge?

text: A few months back I installed a few apps straight from the internet. One was an ability to run Ruby scripts on my phone, the other was Grooveshark. Both times, an Jellybean 4.2 flagged up a warning saying these programs have the potential to access my camera and microphone, but I ignored them. Now I'm getting a bit paranoid. With the macbok pro, when the camera is accessed, a little green LED lights up. It's 'hard-wired', as even security programs (for when your macbook's stolen) can't take a photo without the LED lighting up. Luckily, the LED is brighter than your average laptop-theif, and it only lights up for a second, so no problem there. But with an android you literally have no clue. I tested out the security program Cerberus, and it took videos of audio samples using my Galaxy without the phone giving a hint what was happening. I've deleted Grooveshark (it's an abysmal app anyway), but I'm still worried about some other program from months ago recording me.


title: Dailer and Phone App

text: I have a Samsung Stratosphere (I have seen this on other phones too) and when I place a call in the phone app, the phone app tries to send the call to the dialer app but it freezes and goes to the home screen. After about 10 minutes, it finally opens the call usually I have it in my pocket and the person I wanted to call can monitor my conversations or whatever. I have reset my phone to factory defaults 3 times. Is there any fix?


title: Why does my HTC desire mount the SD card in read only mode?

text: I have a new HTC desire. After 3 days of use it started mounting the SD card in read only mode. I couldn't mount it in read-write mode until I formated the card in another phone. I read somewhere on the HTC forums that this may be caused by plugging the phone in a Mac. But this doesn't make any sense to me. I did plug the phone in a Mac the first time, but this didn't start happening after that. It started happening after I've plugged the phone in a Windows 7 pc. I've never used the phone plugged in a computer in sync mode, it was either used as a mass storage device or in charge only mode (which was the case before this problem ocured). Of all the portable devices I've used that could be used as a mass storage there's never been a problem if I've used them with OS X, Linux or Windows. So I don't find the OS X explanation satisfactory. From what I know all operating systems will handle mass storage devices in the same way more or less especially if it's a FAT filesystem. Has anyone else experienced this problem?


title: Disabling the nexus-one proximity/position sensor?

text: I think my nexus one is trying to be too smart. For each incoming call the phone stops ringing as soon as I pick it up. That's perfectly fine as long as the phone is sitting on my desk, but when I'm out there the phone is most likely in my jeans front pocket and I end up missing every single call. My guess is that the phone stops ringing/vibrating immediately. Is there a way to dumb it down?


title: How to sync contacts and calendar with Linux system, without using Gmail?

text: How can I sync my contacts and calendar with a Linux system? I'd prefer to sync with my desktop, but setting up a server on the internet would also be possible. I want to avoid Google mail for privacy reasons.


title: Does MHL video out support both analog and digital signal conversion and output function?

text: I have a Galaxy Note II, which uses MHL micro USB out to HDMI. I'd like to run the video signal thru a composite video (RCA) converter cable to my old school device. Does Android support this sort of video output conversion natively, or would I need to forget this cable and get an HDMI-to-composite converter box for in the middle?


title: Is there a way to type German and French characters from the stock keyboard?

text: I want to type French and German accents and stuff using some kind of add-on to the stock keyboard. I don't want to switch between boards. I see there are a lot of keyboards in the Play store but I need one that doesn't interfere with the stability of the stock one. I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android 4.1.1


title: Wearing down battery as fast as possible

text: I am trying an experiment and I need to wear down my Droid Incredible's battery as fast as possible. What apps are known battery hogs? I've already beaten Angry Birds so that one is off the list for the time being.


title: Why can't my device see an ad-hoc WiFi network?

text: I am trying to connect my Galaxy Tab to the Internet through an ad-hoc network made via my PC. The PC ad-hoc settings are fine because I can use it from my iPhone and other devices.


title: Unable to make Windows XP SP2 pc as hotspot for android device?

text: Trying to access internet in Moto G android device by connecting to my Windows XP SP2 Laptop. But after giving a lot of effort, I found it is not easy. We have Adhoc connection in XP but no Access Point in XP. For that we have some tools like Connectify but they have no support for XP. And if you go for older version that is only for XP SP3. Finally I am not able to access internet using my Laptop as hotspot on Moto G.


title: Cannot connect my samsung gt i5510 to the laptops ad hoc wifi connection!

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why can't my device see an ad-hoc WiFi network? My samsung gt i 5510 will not detect any wifi ad hoc network on any laptop. however, the wifi tethering works beautifully. any help would be appreciated. thanx


title: How to share my laptop internet connection via wifi to my android tablet?

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Why can’t my device see an ad-hoc WiFi network? I created a wifi hotspot in my Windows 7 laptop (open ad-hoc) but my Android 2.3 tablet is not detecting it. My tablet is detecting other wifi networks but not my laptop's hotspot, how can I fix this?


title: ICS not detecting adhoc network

text: I created an adhoc wireless network on my windows 7 machine. My windows phone is detecting this wireless network but my android ICS phone is not detecting it at all. Why is that? I have an unrooted phone. How can I solve this problem?


title: Using software keyboard in AOSP custom build emulator

text: I was finally able to build my own AOSP image, and I want to debug some problem with the software keyboard. However, the default emulator has a physical keyboard emulated, and I don't know how to disable it. I know that the Android SDK allows disabling the keyboard when creating an AVD, but I was only able to create such AVDs for the platforms that come with the SDK, and not for my own build.


title: Boot loop on Galaxy S3

text: In response to the question on the link below Peter asked that one run adb catlog in the Android SDK. I managed to download the Android SDK but I cannot locate the adb catlog file. Can I get help to locate this file in the standard Android SDK folder? Another question once the cause of the looping has been located does the file automatically remove it or there is something you need to do? Samsung Galaxy S3 not booting up, keeps restarting showing ”Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-19300” black screen


title: How to reset Wi-Fi settings?

text: Somehow Wi-Fi stopped connecting on my phone. It is not a hardware issue, as it does work when I perform a reset. What files do I need to delete to get Wi-Fi back working? I don’t want to reset my phone. If relevant, model is Sony Arc S, using CM9.


title: Google Play Music freezes the touch screen

text: I'm running a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. I'm having intermittent issue with the touch screen freezing and no longer responding to any touches. The power button works, as does the home key. The volume buttons do not appear to work. Once it's locked I can't unlock. This appears to happen when I'm trying to use Google Play Music, but not every time. I'm only about 75% sure that the incidence of freezing is tied to the use of Play Music. Any suggestions?


title: How to restore stability w/o factory reset?

text: _Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Android 3.2_ After an intense copy and paste session with an app and a notepad, the keyboard does not pop up at all. When any app is started which requires the soft keyboard it freezes without showing the keyboard and the Tablet defaults to a force quit. Prior to that episode, the Tablet was unstable in that it would go dark (not off, one dot center screen) then appear with half screen (left half in landscape mode) an then revert to a proper full screen. This was another type of force close without any notice or demand for user interaction. I can use the Tablet if my uses require no text input. Any leads or ideas?


title: Will the WWE region RUU version work for my region?

text: The HTC Desire S RUU for Android 4.0 is now available in the HTCdev website (htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads). Unfortunately (or is it?), region is set to (WWE - World Wide English) My region is "038 - HTC India" Will the WWE be compatible with my device or do I have to wait for a separate release for my region ? I read somewhere that > WWE - World Wide English, this tells us it is meant for devices all over the > world and is a generic update. Is this true?


title: lsusb lists Galaxy Samsung Tab s2 & adb devices lists nothing

text: really, I do all my efforts to run an android project through eclipse on a tablet `"Samsung galaxy Tab s2/ GT-P3100"` under linux (Ubuntu 12.04). i add the vendor id of samsung in `~/.android/adb_usb.ini`                  0x04e8      i add rules in `/etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules` as following :               SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="04e8", ATTRS{idProduct}=="6860", MODE="0666"     ACTION=="add", SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ENV{DEVTYPE}=="usb_device", ENV{ID_USB_INTERFACES}=="*:ff420?:*", MODE="0666"      then , i restart udev & i run the following command               sudo udevadm control --reload-rules      i updates `/etc/udev/rules.d/99-android.rules`               SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="04e8", SYMLINK+="android_adb", MODE="0666"      the thing that perplexed me is the listing of the tab when running the following cmd :               abdennour@estifeda1:~$ lsusb      Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub     Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub     Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub     Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub     Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub     Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub     Bus 001 Device 003: ID 125f:a11a A-DATA Technology Co., Ltd.      Bus 002 Device 003: ID 413c:2107 Dell Computer Corp.      Bus 002 Device 004: ID 046d:c077 Logitech, Inc.      Bus 001 Device 009: ID 04e8:6860 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd GT-I9100 Phone [Galaxy S II]      And the device also is well mounted: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/fVs3V.png) I finally recourse a very long solution but, as usual, in vain :


title: In what directory does the Dolphin HD browser store its files?

text: I already have root access and tried to use ES File Explorer to search for "dolphin" but to no avail.


title: Battery drains even when plugged in while using Nav app on long road trips

text: I have a Nexus S running Android 4.0.3 and Google Maps 6.8.1. When I use the Google Maps navigation app, the battery slowly drains, even when plugged into my car charger. After 5-6 hours, the phone will shut down due to loss of power. I have already tried:   * Using only 2G mode   * Configured all of my (configurable) apps not to check for updates, fetch mail, etc, except when I tell it to.   * Reduced CPU speed, changed CPU governor, etc I've had limited success reducing the CPU speed too much, as it makes the nav app unresponsive when I set it too low. I have not tried dimming the screen much, as I can already barely see it when driving with sun glasses on. Is this normal behavior, or is my phone faulty (or misconfigured)? What else can I do?   * Perhaps there's a better way to charge my phone (different charger/USB cable?)   * Perhaps there's some way to automatically disable the screen except when within a certain distance of a turn? I.e. if the screen auto-blanked after 5 minutes, then would re-activate whenever there were spoken instructions, that would be fine with me.   * Perhaps there's another nav app that's more friendly on the battery? **EDIT** Even in my car, I use an A/C charger with a DC/AC inverter, rather than one of the round cigarette-lighter style chargers.


title: Can't install USB driver for Zopo zp300+ on Win7 64

text: When I enabled USB debugging in settings, an unrecognized device appeared in device manager: H9000+   Then I followed this: http://www.zopomobileshop.com/zopo-rom/how-to-install- driver-for-zopo-mobile-phone-step-by-step-instruction/ MT65XX Preloader replaced with "MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM Port (COM3)", then it disappeared. I unplugged USB, turned on the phone and plugged it back. No new drivers were installed. H9000+ is still unrecognized.   Eclipse says: No compatible targets were found


title: FM Radio on HTC One Google Play Edition

text: My HTC One has the capability to tune FM Radio stations. And the Standard Edition comes with an app for using it. However, I can't find a way to use the FM Radio on a (non-rooted) Google Play Edition. Any ideas? Running Android 4.4.2 ... if that matters.


title: Samsung S3 mini battery discharges out of device quickly

text: Few days ago (I do not know since when exactly) my Samsung S3 mini started discharging really quickly (battery life only on 2G standby without phone/Wifi/3G usage only 10 hours). I removed the battery for about an hour from the device and then put it back. The battery level showed 10% less (went from about 70% to 60%)! Anyone encountered similar issue? Is the battery going to die soon? I guess there is some electronics in the battery itself, right? May that electronics have gone wrong? See the screenshot - the battery was removed between 10-11am as indicated in the grey area. ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/TdQsQm.png)   Screenshot (click for larger variant)


title: galaxy note 1 - snote - how to select and drag something i've drawn?

text: I'm using the galaxy note 1 running android 4.0. I have S Note opened. I drew a picture of a cat at the top left corner of canvas. Now I want to drag my cat to the bottom right corner of the canvas. How do I perform this select and drag? I don't see any select tool. Is it even possible?


title: Root HTC Sensation G14/G18 with KitKat

text: I just attempted to root my HTC Sensation G14/G18 pyramid yesterday. I unlocked its bootlaoder with the tool from kingoapps, and I used their root tool to root it as well. Both were successful, but there's something strange with it. When I run root checker on the phone, it says that I have root. ROM manager downloads CWM recovery, and just after download it says "successfully flashed". But no other root apps work: BusyBox won't install, I can't reboot/boot into CWM recovery. My goal is to reach a vanilla Android KitKat experience. The most clean. With root. I've looked at this ROM. What would be my next step?


title: Drawing on Nexus 10 to Windows 8.1

text: I have a Google / Samsung Nexus 10 Android tablet, and a Windows 8.1 laptop (Dell Latitude E6430). I'd like to use my Android tablet as a drawing surface, to draw images on my Windows laptop. The ultimate goal is to be able to make narrated videos that consist of drawings, so I would be using my laptop to record the screen, while I'm drawing from the Android tablet.   * I do not want to install anything new on my laptop (preferably)   * I need to be able to view the drawing on my laptop while I am in the process of drawing (Remote Desktop isn't an option, for this reason) What options are there for this scenario? ![Drawing](http://i.stack.imgur.com/HYrD5.png)


title: How could I sync ONLY my calendar with Gmail (optionally when a WiFi connection is available)?

text: On my old Nokia C5, there was a quite smart setting to sync the phone calendar with my Gmail calendar when a WiFi connection was available, every say 30 minutes (using MailForExchange). I'd expected that a tightly-Google-coupled system like Android would do that task even better, but it doesn't (or I wasn't able to figure out how). First of all, automatic synchronizing is disabled because I don't want to sync contacts, images, mails, whatever. **Only my calendar!** I know that I could sync the calendar when I go to Settings -> Accounts and Synchronisation -> tip on my Google account -> scroll to the calendar entry -> sync now. But that's **that** deep hidden in menus that it is not really fun. Is there a way to have a shortcut on the home screen that I could use to directly start synchronizing **only** my calendar with one tip? If automatic synchronisation with WiFi could be set up (once again: only my calendar), that would be an _extra bonus_. **My main aim is to sync only the calendar, nothing else.**


title: Catching a hidden application

text: In my Android, when I turn on the screen I see a quick flash pop-up that says: "Network error: it is impossible to connect" (or similar, I am from memory). This is logical as I have manually turn off data usage, but I would like to know which app is writting that message, in order to see if there is any setup to avoid it, or to write author. It is a bit annoyed. Any ideas how can I know which app is it? I have lot of apps. Thanks


title: Nexus 7 issues with lagging, boot-loops, NFC greyed out, and depressed CPU states

text: I have a Nexus 7 16GB which behaved wonderfully for a few months. I used an NFC app once and the tablet began boot-looping, and lagging. I turned off NFC when I could and reset the tablet. It was fine for a day or two but then started locking up again. I've changed the bootloaders to try to recover it, to no avail. After attempting to upgrade the OS and it totally locked up, I finally RMAed the tablet (PAIN IN THE BUTT!!!, Thanks Asus...) I finally got my tablet back and the same issues have started again. I do have NFC turned on, but haven't installed the app that caused the issue last time (NFC tag writing apps) I downloaded CPU Spy and have tracked the CPU states to find that my CPU isn't throttling up very much, and it hardly reaches Deep Sleep either. Instead, it spends 7+ hours (not touched by me) at 475 MHz. It doesn't respond to the unlock very quickly, and it often gets stuck in a screen orientation. The RMA apparently didn't do anything, although they didn't charge me for anything, so they must have found something. Is there anything I can do to see if somehow software I've installed is causing this? Any suggestions? I'm really frustrated. I've attached the CPU spy screenshot, and have a logcat file as well. Is there anything more I can do to track this down? ![CPU Spy screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dIPUa.png) See also my LogCat results: LogCat EDIT: Further information: I've gotten it to consistently boot now, but it still falls into a 'always on' with "Android OS" being a major draw on the battery. It will say something like "keep awake for 7+ hours". I'm attempting to chase down an app which has the 'stay awake' permission and see if it is something like that. EDIT: updating to Android 4.2 increases the stability, and the battery usage is more specific. The NFC service is keeping my tablet awake all the time. Battery use screenshot


title: How to solve the short battery life with galaxy s4?

text: I bought Galaxy S4 in just half year. However I found some wrong with the bettery, my phone shutdown automatically recently with over 20% battery. I can only use the phone for two hours after my phone charged full. How can I solve it? Should I change my bettery? Or some thing wrong the software?


title: How can I add a contact to internal address book (instead of Google Account) on Android 4.4?

text: I'm using Android 4.4.2 with my new Google Nexus 5. I have a question about adding new contacts. On my workstation I'm running my own cloud system. It is an Apache sever running eGroupware on it and I'm using Sogo-Connector and Synthesis Sync Clients to synchronize all my clients. I synchronize all my contacts and calendar data over my different clients such as Laptops and Mobile phones. Now I want also use the cloud to sync my Google Nexus. Adding a new contact on the workstation (or any other client except the Nexus 5) works fine and after synchronization the new contact is available on the Nexus 5. If I want to add a new contact on the Nexus 5 itself, I really want to force the Nexus to add it in the _internal phone addressbook_ instead of the Google Account. However this option is not available, because the phone forces me to sync it with the google account. How can I add a new contact to the internal phone addressbook?


title: Unable to download/ install font apk

text: I made a font, but I didn't build it, instead I used this website to do it. The apk install seemed fine. I wanted to try it out on SG2, so I sent it to my Gmail account in an email, I tried to download it and the file install couldn't go through because of the parse error pop up. If its an apk file, why isn't this working? Is there something wrong with the font? (Lookout scanned and said it was a safe apk). I even put it on my 4shared account and tried to download it that way, still get parse error. Did Gmail corrupt it perhaps?


title: contacts, backup, sync issues

text: Houston We Have A Problem!! I did something which I slightly regret now.. I updated my Samsung Galaxy S2 ( I already rooted it, hard reset, all works fine on the previous 2.24) it was only recently I decided to update to 4.0.4 that seems to work fine, though all my installed apps seems to have been wiped, the directories seem to be still on the phone. Now I know I SHOULD have synced everything, but I had copied and pasted the whole phone on to Windows, I can not seem to find contacts.db and all my contacts seems to have been wiped off, again all the files seem to be on the phone aside from all my installed apps, games, etc.. I really do need help in getting my contacts to be found on my backed up folder on Windows to be put back into my android phone and I need this rectified as soon as possible, if anyone can kindly help, due to business, university and many other things with a lot of contacts that I need restored. I eagerly look forward to someones help!!


title: How safe are my passwords at after-sales service?

text: My phone is currently inoperative. Samsung asked me to drop it at an approved repair center, which will handle shipment and reception to/from Samsung. Being unable to boot my phone, it was impossible for me to remove personal files from it. I am aware all my files will be accessible to anyone handling my phone, once repaired. But what about my passwords ? I know it's possible to get saved WiFi passwords with root access. Is it possible too for passwords from applications ? (Gmail, Dropbox, Website passwords from Chrome, ...) **Bottom line:** How safe are my data/passwords on an **un** encrypted device ?


title: Keyboard in alphabetical sequence (ABC layout keyboard)

text: I am considering buying a Samsung Galaxy phone. Is there an option (either basic phone function or a third party app) which provides a keyboard in alpha sequence, that is ABC layout instead of QWERTY?


title: Does the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Support ANT+ WSN technology

text: Is the Note 3 compatible with ANT+ WSN technology? Do all variants of Note 3 come with this or just a select few? Also, do all networks use Note 3 with ANT+ WSN sets?


title: Could not view photo in Facebook timeline on my android phone/tablet

text: When viewing a friend's Facebook timeline from my PC web browser there's a photos button to view their photos. But I cannot find that button when viewing via an Android phone/tablet. How can I see their photos?


title: What SIM card size does the Nexus 7 use?

text: The iPad uses silly little SIM cards that pretty much need to be purchased ad- hoc. This means that in a pinch situation you can't e.g. swap SIM cards between your tablet and your phone (e.g., if either's ran out of credit). What size does the Nexus 7 use?


title: How to remove unused folders created by apps?

text: When I started with a fresh SD card, there were only very few folders in it. As time passed by when I tried many apps, I could see the folder list in my SD card seems to grow. It is understandable that while an app is being uninstalled, it leaves behind its folder where it would have kept few files, which may be the settings file or game scores etc. Is there any way I can remove all those orphaned folders in a batch or short operations? I have seen the question "How do one know which folder is created by which android apps" and can manually do it, but I am interested in kind of automatic solution. My phone info: LG Optimus One (P500) running stock 2.3.3 V20D (rooted).


Is it possible to run a Firmware Over The Air update server? and is it possible to configure stock devices to point at it?


title: How to fix a black screen (bricked) after rooting an encrypted device

text: Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300) Per work policy to add an exchange account I had to encrypt my phone. After doing so, I needed to root it to create a swap partition as it was constantly running out of RAM. I did what I had done in the past which was to flash CF- Auto-Root with Odin3. After the process finished, the phone restarted and I was shown the usual screen for entering the PIN/Password, so I did and it accepted it showing the unlocked Android icon, but instead of booting to the OS, it froze on a black screen. I have tried flashing the stock firmware, which has had no effect. I have managed to flash the ClockworkMod Recovery, but since everything's encrypted I could not get access to any data. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance,


title: Exchange ActiveSync on Android: All flavours of Android are not equals

text: Just a quick question/remarks regarding the Support of Microsoft Exchange Activesync. I work in a big company (10.000 people in belgium) and we have to configure an Exchange client to read emails. iPhones are working fine, and on Android, they suggest to install Touchdown, a third party client with which they have an agreement and we get some discount. Unfortunately, as I don't want to install third party apps to read email, in addition to gmail and stock email, I have been searching for some explanations. I have then remarked that all my colleagues with an HTC Sense have a fully working email client! HTC Seems to have improved the stock email app. I contacted the HTC customer service but I couldn't get an answer on which ActiveSync features they improved. Does anyone know if a list of all policies supported by native Android Vs Sense, Touchwozz, Blur.. exists? I am pretty sure that other people than me are bugged with this issues and would like to compare all these email clients and see wich is the best, maybe some other would be porting Sense email to stock ROM. Have you any idea of people working on that or other suggestions? Thanks!


title: Checking virus/security status of specific app?

text: So I let my 8 year old cousins play a game on my tablet for a bit and next thing i knew they had downloaded and installed three new games, some of which acted suspiciously, displaying notifications every second until another app was installed for example. Is there any way I can check if these apps on the market are legitimate, or if my system has been compromised? I use this device to check my primary email and access bank statements etc.


title: Outlook.com app cannot be used with data/3G

text: I have been using the the Hotmail app to check my emails. Recently I downloaded the Outlook.com app since it is advertised for better performance and I preferred it's layout over the Hotmail app. It works fine with my home and office WiFi. But when I tried to use it with my data (3G) connection, it does not synchronize with the server. My email is on a `.com` domain I own. Also I cannot even download the attachments of the previously synced emails. Is this a bug of the app or something is wrong with my device?


title: New Google Maps on Android always zooming out

text: The Google Maps on my Android phone got updated and now everything's screwed up. It keeps automatically zooming way out. It does this whenever the phone changes orientation or when the screen is locked. How do I keep it from automatically zooming out? The version is 7.1.0 (#701000802). Here's an example ![zoomed in](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ohICU.png) then it automatically goes to this after a few seconds, I think because I move the phone ![zoomed out](http://i.stack.imgur.com/dpv0q.png) Does this happen to anyone else? Maybe it's not a problem with Google maps but my device.


title: How do I root my Kyocera Echo?

text: I've seen instructions for many other devices, but nothing for the Kyocera Echo. How do I root my Kyocera Echo without completely screwing up my phone? I've tried the Z4root to no avail. What are my options?


title: How can I make Lock Screen widgets work on my Galaxy S3 on Android 4.3?

text: When my Galaxy S3 upgraded to 4.3 last night the lock screen lost all its widgets and now immediately turns on to the password entry screen rather then the widget screen where I can slide to unlock or swipe a widget. Because of this I also lost the ability to check the temperature from the lock screen. Does anyone know how to bring back the lock screen widgets for the new update? I have tried swiping to the left in the upper right hand corner of the screen as I have seen instructed for other phones on 4.3 and have attempted to swipe/tap/hold in other areas of the screen with no luck. I also checked in all the different setting menu's including going through the lock screen and security settings and there where no options for lock screen widgets (that I saw) and was only able to change from a clock to personal message shown on the screen. After playing with it some more I was able to get the ability to have widgets on the lock screen and customize them if I set it up to unlock with swipe and no password but if I have any unlock security at all the ability to have lock screen widgets goes away. Update: From time to time I will get text messages in my lock window or notifications that I have a lot of them so not sure what is up.


title: Can't access playlist folder on Galaxy Note II

text: I'm trying to create a backup solution to my problem with playlists, which are automatically emptied when my phone detects I've unmounted my SD card (this happens every time the phone turns off). That's not the problem I need help with though (unless you know how to fix that, for which I would also be eternally grateful): Currently I'm trying to use _Tasker_ to create a backup on the hour of my entire playlists folder. However, even though I can see my playlist folder on Windows using a USB cable, I can't see the folder at all using file managers on my phone – even if I use root Explorer. My phone is a Galaxy Note II (as per the title) and I'm running CM 10.2. Let me know if you need any more information.


title: How can I root my Sony Xperia Tipo Dual without a PC?

text: I need to root my Xperia Tipo Dual, but I can't connect the phone to a PC, Is it possible to get root without connecting it to a computer?


title: What exactly is framework-res.apk

text: As far as I understand it, it is a big system file that apparently controls a big part of the phone. I am interested because I wanted to do some themeing and so far I had edited SystemUI.apk, but if I ever ran into any problems (and being a beginner that was bound to happen) nothing seemed to happen other than the fact that I lost my notification bar. Problem is, I have heard of some people who touched framework-res.apk and they wound up not being able to even boot their phone. I decided before carelessly poking around with something that could potentially soft brick my phone, I would like to learn a bit more about it. So what exactly is framework-res.apk? What is it used for? What does it control? Where do we visually see its use? What could potentially happen to my phone should something go amiss with framework-res? Anything else I should know before poking my nose where it shouldn't be?


title: Dropbox photos deleted

text: On my HTC EVO, all of my photos from the gallery suddenly moved to Dropbox. They are no longer in my gallery nor my SD card. If I unlink Dropbox from my phone, will my photos be deleted or will they move back to my gallery?


title: Can I run Samsung apps (app market from Samsung) without a SIM and mobile connection?

text: I have a Samsung Galaxy S with Android 2.2. I have read that now there is a "Kies" app available from Samsung which would allow to upgrade the OS on the phone without connecting it with the USB cable to another computer. That article said I have to install it through the "Samsung apps" app. So I started it, but it said it won't work without a SIM card. But I intended to use only WiFi, I don't need the SIM card and the mobile connection. Why this problem? Is it solvable (without a SIM card)?


title: Can my Android device become - remotely and without my permission - a wiretap and get used as surveillance device?

text: I saw the following article: > An article in the Financial Times last year said mobile providers can > "remotely install a piece of software on to any handset, without the owner's > knowledge, which will activate the microphone even when its owner is not > making a call. Is this possible one Android phones and is there a way to block it?


title: Get root or re-install the OS without a USB cable?

text: Usually, the guides for getting root or re-installing the OS on an Android device (I have a Samsung Galaxy S, which I'm mostly inetersted about) tell to flash the device from another computer through the USB cable. Is it in principle possible to perform such modifications without using the USB cable (and another computer)? Perhaps, by putting a file with the other version of the kernel/OS soemwhere on the device, and booting it in a special mode? Imaginne the situation: I took the Samsung Galaxy S (and a laptop), but no USB cables, and went away from the civilization. Now it turns out that to use some of the apps I would like to use (like SSH server frontends for Android) I   * either have to re-install the Android OS (because they want a newer version; so I'd use CyanogenMod or Replicant because there are no offical upgrades from Samsung)   * or have root (because they don't want to work without root). Can this be done without a USB cable?   * (Of course, there is another good solution in this situation: take the source code of those apps, and fix them so that they will work for me, re-compile and install them.) (AFAIU, after I have full (root) access to the device, I can re-install the OS without a cable and another computer: for example, I have another device that was supposed to work under Android -- Toshiba AC100, but after I installed Ubuntu 12.04 on it by flashing the device, I must be able to re-install the kernel from inside the OS -- there is a "flash-kernel" utility in Ubuntu.)


title: How can I disable 4G LTE on stock samsung (SGS3) or CyanogenMod?

text: My carrier, Sprint, has a lot of weak 4G coverage. In areas where I only have one 4G bar, the internet doesn't work. Every connection times out. However, these areas often have moderate-to-strong 3G coverage. In these situations, I would prefer to connect to the 3G network instead of the 4G one. Is there a way to disable just the 4G connection? I am looking for a solution in ether the stock Samsung OS shipped with the SGS3 or in CyanogenMod.


title: Incoming calls and notifications not vibrating on galaxy s3

text: I enabled my vibration setting on both device settings and message & phone apps but still my phone is not vibrating even when vibrating icon is on it just goes on silent when receiving calls and messages instead of vibrating. I have noticed this problem after updating software.


title: How to cancel the ''Android is Upgrading"

text: I'm facing the dialog "Android is upgrading Optimizing app 1 of 1" and it was loading from 7 to 8 hours and it automatically shutsdown with no reason.when i again boot i'm facing the same dialog How to cancel or How to make it done Device: Nexus 7 Thanks


title: Note 8.0 Android 4.4.2 Update: Cannot use pattern lock and credential storage

text: I updated my Samsung Note 8.0 to Android 4.4.2 (stock) (from somewhat 4.2.x (stock)) today. Then I found that setting up a VPN connection is no longer possible using a screen unlock "pattern". All "credential storage" related things now seem to require either a PIN or a password. I really would like to use the pattern (which was possible before). Things I already tried:   * clearing credential storage (source)   * setting up a pin and change it back to pattern (did not work) I found a lot of posts about having no lockscreen at all (intentional enter the wrong password, don't set a new one), but I really would like to use the pattern (and VPN). Do you have any ideas how to use VPN and a pattern unlock at the same time?


title: Can't create files on Galaxy SIII via USB

text: I just got a Samsung Galaxy SIII and connected it to a Windows 7 PC. I installed the Samsung Andorid (sic) USB drivers for Windows too. When I connect the phone, I get the typical popup asking me whether I want to view the files. I do, and Windows Explorer lets me view the contents of the (emulated) SD card. I can create folders there, but I can't create any files. What gives? How can I create files on the phone then? * * * Via `adb` I can see that there are no write permissions for other users:               ls -la     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-06-10 09:47 .downloadTemp     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-14 16:32 .face     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-06-05 15:53 .thumbnails     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-09 23:12 Alarms     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-09 23:12 Android     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-09 23:13 Application     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-14 16:30 DCIM     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-09 23:12 Documents     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-06-10 09:47 Download     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-09 23:12 Movies     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-09 23:12 Music     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-09 23:38 Nearby     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-09 23:12 Notifications     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-09 23:12 Pictures     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-09 23:33 Playlists     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-09 23:12 Podcasts     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-09 23:13 Ringtones     drwxrwxr-x root     sdcard_rw          2014-03-09 23:10 Samsung      I've also tried to restart Windows, install the drivers from here, and still no dice.


title: Flashed ROM with the wrong OS (Formatted my Galaxy ACE with Galaxy GIO ROM)

text: I accidentally installed Android Gingerbread (2.3)'s (Galaxy GIO) Android OS on my G-S5830 (Galaxy ACE) phone and the screen is not showing properly. The phone starts and I can hear it starting up but I cannot see the content. ![snapshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/rJYdLm.jpg) Click image for larger version How do I install the correct version? I have the ROM but since I cannot see the screen, I couldn't do so. Is there any way? FYI: I tried using adb command shell but I couldn't figure it out. It is not a hardware issue because I checked it by inserting a new screen and it does not come up.


title: Moto g unable to receive SMS after android 4.4.4

text: Recently I updated my motog from android 4.4.3 to 4.4.4 through OTA after that I can able to send SMS but unable to receive any SMS. Before updating everything worked fine. I don't know what happened I changed my default SMS app to hangout but no success, even I uninstalled the hangout updates and reinstalled still no success. When I send SMS from another mobile its not received. Please help me to get out of this.


title: Internal space near full but shouldn't be and not according to other stats

text: So yesterday i was seeing how many apps i have installed and i noticed this...according to which only 248 MB is free. Which looks wrong to me too. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/B1GSV.png) But that is not the case according to storage analyser app...and which i also think should be the case as i know what i am installing and keeping eye on space a certain app takes. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/824no.png) ...you can also see it's the same thing (as storage analyser app) in my computer! ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/uPqny.png) So how come..? is it a problem, and what can i do to fix it?


title: Facebook updates every two days

text: I just bought a Nexus 5 (US version) and for the past 2 to3 weeks I have noticed that Facebook updates every time I am connected to Wi-fi, I mean I am a developer so I can imagine that updates come out but not so often I assume. Should I just turn auto update off or is there something else that can be done?


title: Perfect voice recognition, but Voice Commands don't work

text: I'm using a Dutch Nexus 5 with stock Android 4.4.4 KitKat but have the voice language set to **English (US)**. I have the latest files for offline speech recognition for _English (US)_. Google Now, "OK Google"-detection and audio history are enabled, and it all works like a charm. It instantly responds to "OK Google", and transcribes my (English) statements flawlessly. However, Google Now always _starts a search_. Whatever I say, it is never recognized as a command. So, whether I say `Say 'How are you' in Spanish`, `Set alarm for 8 PM` or just `Help`, it just starts a Google search on the exact phrase I said. Obviously that's not very helpful. How can I fix this? (There are only three commands that I've found that _do_ work: `call`, `dial` and `text`.)


title: ADB Doesn't recognize device when on Clockwork Recovery Mode

text: I'm trying to install another rom on my Samsung Galaxy S3 and when in the Clockwork Recovery Mode, the ADB quits recognizing the phone. When I boot to the SO, the pc normally recognizes it, I gave authorization, I have usb debugging on. When I boot into recovery mode, it quits recognizing, thus not letting me upload the rom.


title: Problems since 4.4.2 OTA - Verizon Wireless Note 2

text: ## Background: I was previously rooted and even after disabling root I could not do the OTA (it kept giving me a status error 7). After researching I decided to use ODIN to try and restore to a stock ROM for the upgrade. I initially tried to use **CI605_I605VRLJB_I605VRALJB_CL414933_HWID04_HW_Rev0406_low_ship_user** as the firmware, but it caused my device to go into a firmware upgrade error. I then used **I605VRUEMJ9_I605VZWEMJ9_I605VRUEMJ9_HOME** which got me back to stock 4.2, I OTA'd to 4.3, and using a previously downloaded OTA copy of 4.4.2 I booted into recovery mode and manually installed the OTA. ## The Problem: Since going to 4.4.2 (and I noticed it in 4.3) the Google Play store seems to load EXTREMELY slowly. I have Frontier FiOS and speed testing the connection shows a minimum of 25/11.36 Mbps for my connection. 4G does not appear to work so well either. Could I have messed something up? I do not know why my stuff is working so slowly... _EDIT_ I tested speeds using SpeedOf.Me (website version) and got results of .5-1Mbps DOWN and .5Mbps or less UP. This is regardless of using wifi or 4G. I tested Wifi on my PC and got more than 10Mbps.


title: Problem with resetting Simply Tabletz tablet, no reset or volume buttons

text: I have a tablet that was marketed by simply tablets, I have had it for about a year and it has worked great, until two days ago, then all of a sudden I get the start screen that says simply tablets and that's it, if a tablet has no reset button and no volume buttons, how can you do a hard reset?


title: Galaxy S4 Mini: How do I get my call log to stop listing my text messages

text: The call log on my Galaxy S4 Mini includes my text messages. I have to sort through dozens of text messages for every call that it lists. How can I set it to display only the calls?


title: Huawei G700-U10 GPS keeps enabling itself after a while

text: Is there a method to track which apps are turning on my GPS to access my location? I just realized today that my GPS was turned on last night. I turned it off as soon as I noticed, but then it turns back on immediately with the icon flashing in the notification area. The slide bar is also switched to "enabled" in my settings. It happens like a ghost moving behind the scenes so it is pretty scary. Is this a spy phone, app(s) problem or Huawei issue? It was not like this during the immediate purchase which leads me to believe it just happen recently.


title: Speed of Nova or alternative launchers?

text: I'm thinking of getting the GS4, but plan to use Nova Launcher. When using an alternate launcher, will this negate any slowness or lagging introduced by TouchWiz? Or is the damage done deeper in the ROM?


title: Google Cloud Print from Android GMail

text: I have setup Google Cloud Print, and it works great. I love being able to print to my home printer, from my phone no matter where I am. However, the one thing I can't seem to print are GMail emails. I'm using the GMail app (not website) on my Galaxy S3. Everything else I can use Cloud Print and then just Share to it, and it will print. GMail doesn't work like that however. Regular email is a pain as well, as I need to save the email, then I can share it. So my question is, how do I print email through Google Cloud Print, from my S3?


title: Will resetting my unlocked phone to factory settings lock it again?

text: I have an unlocked G1 that is freaking out on me in various ways. If I "restore factory settings" am I going to wind up locking it?


title: Unlocked Galaxy i7500, Reset Will Remove it?

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  Will resetting my unlocked phone to factory settings lock it again? I just purchased and unlocked a Samsung Galaxy i7500 using FastGSM's system. (It cost $20 and it's used up; I can't redo it.) I know my phone has an option to "reset" it to the default/factory settings. **Will doing so re-lock my phone?** Is the lock hardware-level or OS/software- level? Can I upgrade the OS now that it's unlocked? I noticed my app running a bit more slowly after unlocking, too... I just want to understand what level locking is on.


title: t-mobile zte v768 concord factory reset

text: I have a t-mobile concord it was locked to a specific carrier after receiving the phone I had to unlock it for my present carrier, I'm considering a factory reset and I want to know if after the reset do I have to unlock it again?


title: Combine all messages

text: One thing I do miss about my blackberry was a single list of all my communication. I went to "Messages" and I had texts, emails, bbm, chat, notifications, everything all in one list. With a few email addresses, texting, and other apps all notifying me, it's great that I have the notification bar about new messages, but when trying to find something I got just a few days ago, it's hard to remember if it was an email? which email? text? etc Is there a similar app that combines all communication into a single list?


title: screen not working properly on my tablet

text: I have a brand new 10.1 inch tablet, made in china. The screen doesn't respond to touch as much as it should, a few other little things and I can't work out some of the onscreen operating icon/button things. The resellers suggested I start with Android Central Forums, as this is the only Android devise they sell so they don't know the answers. I joined up with A.C.Forums, but can't work out how to post. Help and/or advice would be very much appreciated. Thanks


title: Tethering stops blocks my phone's internet

text: I've successfully tethered my Samsung S2 to my Windows7 laptop. Connectivity's fine for the laptop now but the phone seems to be unable to reach any host. When I disconnect the tether everything works again normally. Is it possible for both devices to access the internet at the same time while tethered?


title: Packet monitoring on phone

text: I suspect one of the apps on my phone is sending private data back to its servers. I'd like to analyze the traffic generated by this app. Specifically, I'd like to monitor the requests it's making (not the amount and destination but the parameters in each request). Is there any way to do this on my unrooted phone? I thought of connecting my phone and my laptop to the same WiFi network and then analyzing the traffic but since my laptop runs Win7 it seems it's not an easy thing to do (or maybe even not possible according to Wireshark's docs). Is there any way to do this?


title: Is there any shortcut for closing a tab in Chrome?

text: I find it very annoying opening the tabs list and swiping over or hitting the little X for closing a tab (an action which I do a lot...) Is there any shortcut for closing the front tab using some single gesture? If not, is there some way to create such a custom functionality using some add- on/hack?


title: How can I copy SMSes from Nokia N8 to Android for free?

text: How can I copy SMSes from Nokia N8 (Symbian) to Android for free ? It is for my very important. I have found MobileTrans application, but it is paid and I wanna not pay 39 $. Thanks in advance ! _**SOLVED_** I solved my problem my exporting SMS to CSV by Nokia Suite and then importing it to my device using SMS Tools - All in One application.


title: Galaxy S3 Providing Audible Voicemail Notifications and Alarm reads the time out loud

text: My Galaxy S3 just started notifying me of voicemails by stating out loud that I had a new voicemail. In addition, the alarm now states the time out loud as it plays the normal alarm music. I have checked and the Driving Mode is turned OFF and the alarm is set for melody. I receive no voice alerts for new emails, texts or incoming calls. Please advise.


title: Windows 7 file sharing , not accessible in Android phone using ES File Explorer

text: Trying to access a shared folder on Windows 7, using ES File Explorer on my Android 2.3 mobile phone over WiFi LAN. The scan on APP detects the Windows machine, but am unable to access the shared folder. It shows logon failure consistently. Tried multiple logins and login names (local user) but in vain. TCP dump trace reveals the following               60867 5015.029850 192.168.1.2 192.168.1.3 SMB 304 Session Setup AndX Request, User: BLR5898L\shashi; Tree Connect AndX, Path: \192.168.1.3\SHARE          63058 7068.758590 192.168.1.3 192.168.1.2 SMB 105 Session Setup AndX Response, Error: STATUS_ACCESS_DENIED


title: How to install the stock Browser app on Nexus 7 (2013)?

text: I would like to run the stock Android Browser app on a Nexus 7 (2013) tablet to make sure that websites that I develop will work properly in the stock Browser. However, a Nexus 7 (2013) tablet comes with Chrome pre-installed and not the stock Browser. Is there a way to install the stock Browser app onto a Nexus 7 (2013) tablet without unlocking or rooting it?


My phone rebooted itself and I've lost everything, all my pictures and contacts... can I get them back? Also, I've gone to my "settings" and "about phone" and I do not have a spot that tells me what version my phone is... very frustrated!! I'll "tag" something, but I don't know if it's correct.


title: No signal on custom roms (SGS2+)

text: I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 plus and rooted it via Odin and put CWM on it, with which I installed the unofficial Cyanogenmod ROM and later P.A.C.   Unfortunately I had massive issues with the signal: Despite the fact that the sim gets unlocked when entering the right sim pin at start, there were always only emergency calls available. When trying to manually select the mobile service provider and selecting the available networks (Wireless & network->More->Mobile Networks->Mobile Service Provider), there is an error while searching, and when telling the phone to automatically select a network, it says registered in network, but there is still no connection.   Really odd is the fact that when activating the option '2g networks only', the phone is registered in the network of my mobile service provider, but quits after a few seconds.   I got the phone from my MSP, so it's branded. May that be the cause of my problem?   I also noticed that both the Cyanogenmod and the Pacman ROM use the same kernel: 3.0.31/skullface@Ubuntu_13.04#1. This one is from Cyanogenmod.   Any help is appreciated.      P.S.: Some terms I used may be incorrect because the language on my phone isn't english. EDIT: I found out that the problem has something to do with a possible netlock on my device, because it askes, when there is the pin code validation disabled, for a code to unlock the sim network. At least that was what some forum threads were suggesting (in german, so I won't post them here).   Normally, this behaviour thus shouldn't occur, because I use the same sim card I used with the stock rom. May it be that my EFS directory is corrupt? (the one which contains the IMEI and stuff) EDIT: I think one needs to flash the modem, which is possible for example with ODIN. Haven't tried it although.


title: Why are individual apps not listed in my battery usage statistics?

text: I'm using an Asus Transformer TF300 running Ice Cream Sandwich. When I check `Settings->Battery` the only things listed are Screen, Tablet Idle and Wifi. Why aren't apps that I use being shown in these statistics?


title: How can I create a downloadable file with my contact info

text: I'm trying to create a link on my website where you can click and add my info to your phones contacts. Is there a file format that android will recognize & load a contact from?


title: How do music players survive hot reboot?

text: When I do a hot reboot, everything is killed and restarted, but I never ever experienced any interruption in music playback. How? **System:** Samsung Galaxy S (ICS)   **Music Players:** Stock music player, PlayerPro, Rocket Music Player


title: How to browse file:/// URLs on my Android device?

text: I have some extensive documentation in HTML format that I want to carry around with me. On my old Gingerbread phone, I was able to save the entire "site" onto the phone's sd card and browse it with the url               file:///mnt/sdcard/mysite/index.html.      Unfortunately, this is not working with my new ICS phone (which uses Chrome as the browser); trying different urls produce either a 404 "file not found" or a 403 "access denied". Can anyone point me to a read me on how to do this?


title: How to automatically enable WLAN when an app requests location info?

text: I currently have WLAN enabled all the time for triangulation, even when I'm not near an access point I can use. Is there any way to automatically enable it whenever an app requests location information, like it is done with the GPS?


title: Why does my Samsung GT-i9000 not detect USB connectivity (not a driver problem)?

text: I have made several searches across many boards but failed at finding a solution for my problem yet, even though it's been reported by some. My phone was working fine for about a month, I was using the mass-storage technique without a problem until it stopped working one day. Now, when I plug in my phone by usb to any computer, the connection screen will not come up, the battery charging icon sometimes fails to appear as well and I can hear the computer detecting a new device but it will not recognize it. I did a hard reset on the phone, which ended up in 2.1 instead of the 2.2 i had, and the problem persists. I have tried everything, from usb debugging mode to uninstalling/reinstalling drivers, even tried with my friend's cable and it does the same thing...I am very frustrated! Anybody got a fix for me?


title: How to transfer conversation to a new number?

text: I have a contact who has a new phone number, so I update the old number with the new. But now when I check my sms conversations, I have 2 conversations: the "old" number conversation, and the "new" number conversation. Is there a way to fix this ? I already tried to merge them and then delete the old one but the old one is still linked to that old phone number. Thanks for your time


title: packet sniffer to show sending app

text: I'm android developer and normally monitor packets by WiFi+Fiddler in my laptop in order to inspect developing app communication. Curiously, my phone (LG G2 Jellybean, Codename LG-F320S) continuously access http://www.un.org site with no reason, but don't know which app sends it. Several android packet sniffers show data packet itself, but do not give _which app_ send the data. Is it possible to know the sender app?


title: How do I root Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 without loading a custom ROM?

text: I am changing the question because my original question is a duplicate of "Does rooting require a custom ROM? ". The answer is apparently "Yes, in fact you need root to load a Custom ROM" So then the obvious question, since searching for rooting my phone keeps on taking me to instructions for installing a custom ROM, is "How do I just root my phone without installing a custom ROM". FWIW this is for a Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500, which, surprisingly, is not listed on "How do I root my Android device?"


title: Understanding SMS APP permissions

text: On android KitKat i have run into the following permission:               SMS     Uses one or more of: SMS, MMS.     Chrages may apply.      How do i get a more fine-grained explination of this permission? Does it mean that the app can send SMS messages or does it also mean it can read/edit messages i have recieve/have in my inbox? Is there a way to see exactly what this permission means? Or, and is there a comprehensive list of possible permissions somewhere? I tried googling but all i find are complaints about KitKat ruining peoples SD cards, and App Ops.


title: Network Unlock Code vs SIM Unlock PIN

text: I bought an unlock code from http://www.unlockcode4u.com because my phone was asking for it (Enter PIN Code) I got the code and it does not work. Actually only allow me to enter 4 digits. Now this guys are telling that the code is for the phone's "Network unlock" not the "SIM unlock" and if I don't remember the PIN I will need to the PUK code from my network provider, so I feel that I paid for something I don't need. This is the first time I try to do this and I feel frustrated. I would really appreciated any help. John


title: How to add secondary patition on sd card to internal memory?

text: I have a Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360 which I have rooted. I have partitioned my 8GB class 10 SD card to have two partitions on it using AParted:   1. A 2GB FAT32 secondary partition.   2. The rest of the SD card into a primary partition.(FAT32) The problem is, even after doing this and installing Link2SD and changing the install location to external, the apps are still being installed into the internal memory and I get a "low on internal memory" message every time I try installing new apps. When I check the Link2SD app list, many of the apps are showing that they have been already moved to the SD card and my secondary partition on the sd card is still pretty much empty. What have I missed over here? (Sorry if this is a lame question. I'm new to rooting and stuff) ![Link2SD showing apps moved to the SD card](http://i.stack.imgur.com/7eICj.png)![Storage Info part1](http://i.stack.imgur.com/MER9o.png)![Storage Info part2](http://i.stack.imgur.com/uIbli.png)


title: Power being eaten by screen usage

text: This morning, when I woke up my phone was out of battery power. So when I checked the battery usage I see the message `Display had been used 90%`. This kind of situation had never happened to me before. I was surprised as I always turn off my mobile screen by clicking the power button.   1. Why has this happened even though I turn off my screen?   2. How can I avoid that kind of situation from happening? **Android Version:** 4.0.3 **Mobile:** HTC One X


title: Android shell script permissions?

text: I have a rooted phone, and I was playing around with Terminal Emulator. I tried writing a simple shell script (test.sh) :               #!/bin/sh     echo "Hello, World!"       Then I opened terminal emulator, cd'd to the directory my script was in, and typed:               ./test.sh      and I got a "permission denied" error. So I tried:               su     ./test.sh      Somehow, still permission denied. So I tried (still as root) :               chmod 775 test.sh     busybox chmod 775 test.sh     busybox chmod +X test.sh      None of the 3 gave errors, but ./test.sh still gave permission denied! As a last resort I tried               sh test.sh      That ended up working. Finally. I'm curious why permission was denied for my own shell script chmodded to 775 when run as root. How can permission be denied for anything as root? How can I fix this and make ./test.sh work?


title: Is there a way to write a full vCard via NFC?

text: Is there a way to write a full vCard to a NFC tag? All of the apps I've tried off Google Play seem to only write the email address or other subset. I've tried apps such as NFC Task Launcher, NFC TagWriter by NXP and NFC Classic Tag Reader/Writer. I'd like to write a vCard with one or two urls, a note field, phone number, email, name, and title. And yes, it's under the storage limit for the tag.


title: Samsung Galaxy S3 Latest Firmware Contacts App Lag Issue

text: I have upgraded my phone to the latest firmware which is MainBand : I9300XXLFB. Before that release no problem was recognized with the contacts app. But now; I am facing with an issue that; it takes 3 to 5 secs to load the contacs list. Is this a specific one for me or a global issue ? Regards


title: Are free messaging Apps genuine?

text: There are lot of free messaging Apps in the App store. I would like to know whether the following two apps are genuine : way2sms and Kik And I was just wondering, how are they able develop such apps and allow people to use it for free ?


title: How can I turn off the "allow automatic updating" for an app?

text: Once I've checked off the box to "allow automatic updating" for an app in the market, is there any way to undo this without uninstalling and reinstalling the app? Moto Droid running 2.2 **UPDATE:** Apparently I am losing it. Originally it happened with PDAnet. I accidentally clicked the checkbox and as soon as I did the option disappeared. I tried restarting the market, restarting the phone but the option never reappeared. I uninstalled it and reinstalled it and I had the box back, unchecked. I was afraid to test it out on other apps until the answers below confirmed that either it was an isolated bug or I was crazy. Needless to say I have the option to uncheck it now.


title: Power draw from GPS - Does granularity affect amount of power drawn?

text: We all know that GPS draws a considerable amount of battery power. Does anyone know of any studies that test the "granularity" of a GPS signal with how much battery is consumed? I'm not talking about the device-GPS vs cell network triangulated GPS either, the applications in Android can select a distance (1 meter, 5 meters, 500 meters, etc) at which they will be notified of a changed location. I imagine that regardless of what this value is set at, the GPS is actively getting a new location very rapidly, and only notifying the app as soon as it wants. Does anyone know of any studies for power draw with different GPS settings? Thanks!


title: Shoutcast Stream not running in Android Browser - File Is Not Supported Error

text: I have android phone and I am trying to run following public Shoutcast stream http://core.crystalone.net:9000/listen.pls in my phone. However, it is not working and when I open it; it gives me error “File Is Not Supported”. This is very strange since In Android 2. 2 and higher, I think shoutcast streaming is default and does not require any additional application to play them. I have searched through net and have following questions.   1. Is android by default play shoutcast stream in browser and does not require any additional app or anything? If anything required then can anyone please provide details?   2. Any settings required in my phone to play it by default since if it is required then I can do it? Like make sure that .pls files are played in default media player or something?    3. I have heard a lot about “Tunewiki” and “Streamfurious” so do I need it to install any app or winamp in my phone before I can play this shoutcast streams?    4. Any settings required in shoutcast stream creation in order to get it played in android, I have window based stream with version 1.9.5? I am out of clue right now and any help will be greatly appreciated. Also can anyone check this URL in their android and let me know if it runs and if yes, then it runs in browser or in some other way? _**Update_** : I just tried the listen.pls opened in new Motorola touch screen, Android 2.2. It open the default player but then no streaming is done or nothing is played. It is just opening but playing nothing. Can anyone just confirm that Shoutcast stream will not work on any android phone browser till i install Winamp? And suppose i install it and i open listen.pls in browser, will it automatically go in winamp to play or will I need to do any setting?


title: How can I fix muffled sound on my Samsung Galaxy S?

text: I recently purchased a i9000 and the voice quality over the microphone is horrible. The sound is muffled. Person on the other side of the line cannot make out what I'm saying. Is there a fix?


title: Forward console output to computer

text: Is there a way to forward the console output of your phone (I'm assuming there is some because Linux) to your computer, maybe using ADB? I'm especially interested in how to get the boot time messages, because I suspect there are quite some errors going on. If it matters, I have a Samsung Galaxy GIO.


title: Can a change in the routing table cause an ARP storm?

text: I have an HTC EVO V with Android 4.1. While it doesn't lose the wifi signal, it periodically needs to be reset in order to make network connection. When I try to connect to Skype, for example, I might see the packet trace similar to this               20:09:06.516473 arp who-has 157.55.130.144 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:06.547123 arp who-has 65.55.223.16 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:06.826819 arp who-has 212.187.172.33 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:07.006629 arp who-has 157.55.235.151 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:07.036520 arp who-has 212.187.172.20 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:07.166537 arp who-has 195.46.253.234 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:07.546636 arp who-has 65.55.223.16 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:07.697075 arp who-has 64.4.23.142 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:07.836535 arp who-has 212.187.172.33 tell 192.168.0.68     20:09:08.006451 arp who-has 157.55.235.151 tell 192.168.0.68     ...      I've never seen another network device exhibit this behavior, any ideas what could cause this? Even in this condition I can ping the device (192.168.0.68) from my firewall.


title: Want to root Using windows which is on VirtualBox.How do i make it recognise the fone when phone is off?

text: I want to root my phone (Micromax A52) and i got the procedure. But I use Ubuntu for everyday use and now for rooting i need Windows. I installed it in virtualbox. Now in vbox,the usb device is recognised only if the host recognizes it. But with the phone off for the flash process, how can i make the guest windows recognise the phone as ubuntu does not recognise


title: Lost Device = WiFi Passwords and Backup Data Stored Permanently on Google

text: Various sites like BGR have written articles on How to remove data from Google's backup and restore cloud. But it's not possible once you've lost access to the device. Hence your data will remain with Google FOREVER. It looks like Android's Backup and Restore option makes it impossible to delete data stored on once the user no longer has access to the device. ![Android Backup and Restore Menu](http://i.stack.imgur.com/oyr4x.png) According to the Answer in: Google Backup: Multiple devices using the same account Backups are stored in sets: Example: [Device serial][ Google Email] : [3f0e5c90a412cca7] [ sampleemail@gmail.com] and "You can't make a device start writing into a different set, nor can you wipe a whole set." Since this is the case, once you lose access to your device, even with your email logged in from a different device, since you no longer have access to the device with the right serial, you no longer have the ability to delete the set from the Backup & Restore menu. I checked to see if unchecking the "Back up my data" from one device would also uncheck the option across all devices using the same account for backup. Apparently, this option in the other devices remained checked suggesting that their backup sets remained intact and continue to backup. Is there a way to delete the backup data set once the device is inaccessible to the user?


title: Locked out with no service!

text: I was fiddling with the lock your SIM card features and locked it, but the password I used now will not open it, and it is locked with no service, screen says screen is PUK locked and is asking for an 8 digit password to change the PIN code, which the one I typed when trying to set it was only 4 digits. I think I must have clicked change password right before it locked me out. What do I do now?


title: Cannot Reach Restore Progress Screen In Titanium Backup PRO

text: On a Samsung Galaxy S I-9000, I just installed CyanogenMod 10 Stable and the latest Google Apps for CM10. TB Pro is version 5.7.0.1. I started a restore (missing apps with data) and during the restore I accidentally hit the home button. The restore is in progress, as evidenced by the status bar at 37%, but it is stuck at 37%. It might need a TB password or some other information to complete the restore of some app. My problem is that I CANNOT access the restore progress screen via TB or via the status bar. If I try to reinitiate the restore it tells me there is an operation already in progress. **How do I get back to the restore progress screen so I can give it the input it needs to complete the restore operation?**


title: Setting up web server on flooded HTC Wildfire S

text: A couple of months ago I got my Wildfire S accidentally flooded. It was just collecting dust since then, but today I came up with an idea to get a web server running on it. As far as I know, everything works fine except the display. So here's my question: is there a way to set up a server on that phone without the need to use the touchscreen? Maybe I could install some light linux distribution and configure it via USB/SSH? Thanks!


title: How can I get a phone app on a tablet?

text: I have a brand new Galaxy Tab 2 that is apparently not compatible with my bank's tablet app. Someone on another forum mentioned that they just use the phone version on their tablet, but they don't say how they got it. When I go to the google play store, I only see one version. I do have the app on my phone; is there any way to transfer it?


title: How to install extensions on Android's stock browser?

text: I have JellyTime (R30 - https://code.google.com/p/jellytime/) installed on my HTC Desire HD phone which is running a variance of Jelly Bean 4.1.2. Is it possible to add some extensions/features to the default available Internet Browser in Jelly Bean? For ex. Ad Blocker, Flash Blocker, etc.?


title: select ip phone account for native dialer

text: I have two different SIP accounts: one is my favorite, but is only available from my home network. The other should be used from all other wi-fi networks. In case that I do not have any wi-fi connection, I would like to use the regular telephone service. I managed to setup both accounts as IP accounts in android (4.2, G Nexus, native SIP support). However, I can only define one of the IP accounts as primary. This means that I need to change the primary account manually whenever I leave or come home. Android only asks whether to use IP or not, but doesn't ask which IP account to use. Is it possible to change this behavior? If possible, I would like to use the native dialer and no SIP app.


title: Can I install Android 4.2.1 AOKP IceColdJelly ROM on my HTC One X by AT&T?

text: Can the _Android 4.2.1 AOKP IceColdJelly ROM_ that seems to be released for the _HTC One X_ international model be installed on _HTC One X_ subscribed by AT&T? I found the update for _HTC One X_ on following link : Android 4.2.1 AOKP IceColdJelly ROM for HTC One X Does my HTC One X from AT&T support this ?


title: Does GPS cause the phone to get hot?

text: I am using a Moto G device and I have noticed that when I turn on applications that rely on the GPS Waze or Mapquest, the device gets hot. As in hot to touch. I was previously using a Samsung Galaxy Tablet and I never noticed this. What causes the device to get hot? Should I be returning my device to Motorola and asking for a refund?


title: Custom ROM targeted for children

text: Is there a custom ROM that is targeted at child users? I would be interested in features such as:   * custom screens per child   * restricted app usage (installing, removing, screen/usage time, blocking in app purchases)   * usage monitoring/logging   * geo location


title: Omega ROM 4.4 bootloader/modem problems

text: Hi I was wondering if anyone else has had problems with this ROM update http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528 I have followed the steps to flash the boot loader (completed successfully) flashed the model (failed) but once I booted into the ROM all was fine apart from I can't make any calls or receive calls. Or more specifically it will dial the call but the screen goes black like its froze/locked up. Has anyone seen this or a similar issue before that they may be able to help me with? Thanks


title: Blinking icon in notification bar

text: I have a new annoying icon on my Razr notification bar. It is a tiny blinking symbol that sort of looks like a tiny house with a cloud over it. It is blinking above the network strength bars where the "x" would be if there was no service. Anyone know what that is?


title: Uninstalling Voice Commands was apparently a terrible idea?

text: In my efforts to free up space on my crappy Motorola Flipside, I thought that uninstalling Voice Commands would be a great idea since I never use it... ![error message](http://i.stack.imgur.com/bElLI.png) Now after uninstalling it with Titanium, this message is an endless loop of forced closing. What are my options here? Not sure if it would help. but here's a sample of the log when closing the error message:               12-07 11:49:43.030: I/Process(14069): Sending signal. PID: 14069 SIG: 9     12-07 11:49:43.061: W/InputManagerService(1298): Window already focused, ignoring focus gain of: com.android.internal.view.IInputMethodClient$Stub$Proxy@47511bc8     12-07 11:49:43.084: I/ActivityManager(1298): Process com.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp (pid 14069) has died.     12-07 11:49:43.084: W/ActivityManager(1298): Unable to retrieve gids     12-07 11:49:43.084: W/ActivityManager(1298): android.content.pm.PackageManager$NameNotFoundException: com.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp     12-07 11:49:43.084: W/ActivityManager(1298):    at android.app.ContextImpl$ApplicationPackageManager.getPackageGids(ContextImpl.java:1816)     12-07 11:49:43.084: W/ActivityManager(1298):    at com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerService.startProcessLocked(ActivityManagerService.java:2246)     12-07 11:49:43.084: W/ActivityManager(1298):    at com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerService.cleanUpApplicationRecordLocked(ActivityManagerService.java:11210)     12-07 11:49:43.084: W/ActivityManager(1298):    at com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerService.handleAppDiedLocked(ActivityManagerService.java:4902)     12-07 11:49:43.084: W/ActivityManager(1298):    at com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerService.appDiedLocked(ActivityManagerService.java:5035)     12-07 11:49:43.084: W/ActivityManager(1298):    at com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerService.access$000(ActivityManagerService.java:168)     12-07 11:49:43.084: W/ActivityManager(1298):    at com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerService$AppDeathRecipient.binderDied(ActivityManagerService.java:1061)     12-07 11:49:43.084: W/ActivityManager(1298):    at android.os.BinderProxy.sendDeathNotice(Binder.java:362)     12-07 11:49:43.084: W/ActivityManager(1298):    at dalvik.system.NativeStart.run(Native Method)     12-07 11:49:43.108: I/ActivityManager(1298): Start proc com.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp for restart com.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp: pid=14076 uid=10093 gids={}     12-07 11:49:43.225: W/asset(14076): Asset path /system/app/VSuiteApp.apk is neither a directory nor file (type=1).     12-07 11:49:43.233: D/AndroidRuntime(14076): Shutting down VM     12-07 11:49:43.233: W/dalvikvm(14076): threadid=1: thread exiting with uncaught exception (group=0x40020970)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076): FATAL EXCEPTION: main     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076): java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to instantiate application com.nuance.android.vsuite.mot_vs32_cmb103.VSuiteApplicationMotVs32Cmb103: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: com.nuance.android.vsuite.mot_vs32_cmb103.VSuiteApplicationMotVs32Cmb103 in loader dalvik.system.PathClassLoader[/system/app/VSuiteApp.apk]     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at android.app.ActivityThread$PackageInfo.makeApplication(ActivityThread.java:671)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at android.app.ActivityThread.handleBindApplication(ActivityThread.java:4322)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at android.app.ActivityThread.access$3200(ActivityThread.java:129)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at android.app.ActivityThread$H.handleMessage(ActivityThread.java:2155)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:99)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:143)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:4717)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:521)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(ZygoteInit.java:860)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:618)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076): Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: com.nuance.android.vsuite.mot_vs32_cmb103.VSuiteApplicationMotVs32Cmb103 in loader dalvik.system.PathClassLoader[/system/app/VSuiteApp.apk]     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at dalvik.system.PathClassLoader.findClass(PathClassLoader.java:243)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:573)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:532)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at android.app.Instrumentation.newApplication(Instrumentation.java:942)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    at android.app.ActivityThread$PackageInfo.makeApplication(ActivityThread.java:666)     12-07 11:49:43.241: E/AndroidRuntime(14076):    ... 11 more     12-07 11:49:43.249: W/asset(1298): Asset path /system/app/VSuiteApp.apk is neither a directory nor file (type=1).     12-07 11:49:43.249: W/PackageManager(1298): Failure retrieving resources forcom.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp     12-07 11:49:43.249: W/asset(1298): Asset path /system/app/VSuiteApp.apk is neither a directory nor file (type=1).     12-07 11:49:43.249: W/PackageManager(1298): Failure retrieving resources forcom.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp     12-07 11:49:43.249: W/ActivityManager(1298): Process com.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp has crashed too many times: killing!     12-07 11:49:43.342: W/DropBoxManagerService(1298): Dropping: system_app_crash (1829 > 0 bytes)     12-07 11:49:44.936: D/RadioSignalLevel(1298): raw_sig_level = -97  iconLevel = 3     12-07 11:49:44.936: D/RadioSignalLevel(1298): Gsm Radio Signal level: 3     12-07 11:49:46.256: D/BatteryTempPolicy(1298): updateBatteryTemp temperature = 310, Threshhold = 3     12-07 11:49:46.264: D/KeyguardUpdateMonitor(1298): received broadcast android.intent.action.BATTERY_CHANGED     12-07 11:49:46.264: D/KeyguardUpdateMonitor(1298): new BatteryArgs: 2,90,2     12-07 11:49:46.264: D/KeyguardUpdateMonitor(1298): handleBatteryUpdate     12-07 11:49:46.272: E/GlobalUnplugService(13488): plugged = true,mBatteryPlugged=true     12-07 11:49:46.295: E/Tethering(1298): active iface (usb1) reported as added, ignoring     12-07 11:49:46.303: D/StatusBarPolicy(1298): handleBatteryUpdate     12-07 11:49:46.303: D/WifiService(1298): ACTION_BATTERY_CHANGED pluggedType: 2


title: why doesn't Dolphin HD Browser save my login to stackexchange subsites?

text: Dolphin is my standard browser. But when not surfing a stackexchange subsite for 3-4 days I'm logged off (though still logged in on main site stackexchange.com). Firefox mobile makes no trouble and saves all logins. I checked cookies and it seems fine. I've a stackexchange open ID to log in. Anything I can do here? A Dolphin addon?


title: How to sync between PC and android by WiFi File Explorer PRO?

text: I bought the app because it says "In this PRO version, you can also upload, sync, delete, copy, and zip or unzip all the files on your Android phone and computer" I can download, upload, but I don't know how to sync a folder. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OZOTSQ/ref=mas_ty


title: how to increase the vibration of pressing home button

text: I have a Nexus 5. My phone vibrates when I press the home button. The problem is the vibration is a little weaker than I would like. Is there a way to increae the vibratoin intensity of that feature? I've come across this app but it's doesn't work well on my phone. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dunnow.software.vibrationTuner Is there a setting in Android like this?


title: Samsung Galaxy 3 is HOT

text: Sometimes after using my phone for a bit, it gets super hot where the battery is. When that happens, I close all programs and don't use it for awhile; it eventually cools down. This also happens a lot when I use the phone in my car for GPS and have it charging. Any idea why this happens and how to mitigate?


title: Why does my device not start up?

text: I have an MID with Android version 1.5. Today, when I turned it on, it just showed Tux the penguin for a very long time. It did not start up.   * The power was fairly well charged.   * I pressed the power and menu buttons several times, but no change.   * I tried pressing the power and menu buttons for long durations, but it still just showed the penguin.   * I tried plugging in the USB power cable, but no change.   * Finally, I just powered it off with the power switch and it went off, then I switched it back on and it started fine. Now, it seems to be working okay. Is it likely there is something wrong with my device?


title: Android gallery, Connected devices list, How are they connected?

text: I have Android Jelly Bean 4.2, When I open Gallery, Select the sort list (top left) it lists "connected devices", there are three devices connected currently, I am using a company wireless network connection (cell is poor inside here). I have not enabled any devices to connect in my Settings, Connect and share, everything is disabled or prompt. I do not understand how any devices could be connected? Thanks, wrmcnut


title: How to mount ubifs filesystem on android emulator?

text: I want to test the functionality of a custom ubifs filesystem on an android emulator (avd- Nexus 5). I have compiled and deployed a goldfish kernel(3.4) with ubifs support. But not finding the correct steps to mount a ubifs onto the emulator. I have tried using adb's mount command but no use. Any ideas on how to proceed ? or if you have idea on mounting a ubifs onto a real Nexus 5 device, Please do share.


title: Cyanogenmod 7.1 doesn't send MMS

text: Not sure when this started to happen, most likely after I upgraded to cyanogenmod 7.1. I was able to send/receive MMS before without any problem. Now I can   * receive MMS at any time   * send MMS when connected to wi-fi **my settings**   * HTC Desire   * Testra   * cyanogenmod 7.1 Any suggestions how make sending MMS possible again? * * * # UPDATE I compared my MMS APN settings with below one and I had to change Authentication and I cannot find MMS Protocol in my settings thouh.               • Name: Telstra MMS     • APN: telstra.mms     • MMSC: http://mmsc.telstra.com:8002     • MMS proxy: 10.1.1.180     • MMS port: 80     • MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0     • MCC: 505     • MNC: 01     • Authentication: CHAP     • APN type: mms      I also tried all other sort of advices found on the Inet like wiping SMS/MMS settings, fixing permissions. Nothing helped. I wonder if upgrading radio would help? I also noticed that I have troubles to log into my sip account using CSipSimple after upgrading to 7.1.


title: How to take a screenshot on a Kindle Fire?

text: I ran across this question posed on Twitter by Anil Dash: _Is there really no way to take a screenshot on a Kindle Fire? Huh._ I know it's early to tell, but does anyone know if this is true about the device?


title: How can I root my Android on my Mac?

text: I've been looking into rooting my Android phone, which is a ZTE Score. The only way I've found so far is to use the ZergRush tool (Or something like that..)   But I believe it can only be used on a Windows based computer.. Anyway, I have a MacBook Pro which runs an Intel cpu, and I'm running Snow Leopard. Is there a way to root my phone using my Mac?


title: How can I turn my Galaxy Tab 7" into a Kindle Fire?

text: I got a Galaxy Tab from work and I don't use it that much, but the screen size and specs look pretty similar to the new Kindle Fire. I know next to nothing about how things work under the covers but I know that there is a large hacker/modding community within Android. So is it even feasible to attempt such a thing? If not, why, in layman's terms please :)


title: Disable Slide to Lock

text: I have a Cruz T301 which is rooted. The screen calibration is a bit off and I cannot access the home screen. (It is next to impossible to use the slide to unlock.) Basically, it will slide to the right, but not far enough to unlock. I know that the app "nolock" will correct this problem, but since I cannot even access the home screen, I am unsure how to turn on this app. I have tired three different ROMS (Official Cruz, SJHill, and the Davik.) If I could find the ADB shell command to disable the slide lock, I think I could save this tablet. I have tried the adb shell input keyevent 82, but it will not work. I also have Android Commander installed on my PC. With this I can install apps, just not access the features. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks...


title: Using a fully charged Galaxy Note

text: Is it safe to use a Galaxy Note that is fully charged and at the same time it is plugged in to the wall socket? I'm worried that the battery might be charging and discharging at the same time and it will tremendously produce severe stress in the battery. Thus it will shorten the lifespan of the battery.


title: How do I access the reflow mode on Adobe Reader?

text: How do I access the reflow mode on Adobe Reader for Android?


title: How to move Apps to SD on the LG P-705 with Android 4.0?

text: I can move apps manually or progammatically on my Samsung Galaxy Ace 1, but on my LG P-705 with newer android version there is no such an option. Apps like App2SD don't work as well. Why does LG P-705 Android 4.0 Smartphone not have a move to SD feature?


title: What are the non-diagonal screen dimensions of the Nexus 7?

text: Very simple question. I want to know the non-diagonal physical dimensions of the screen itself of a Nexus 7 (eg: 4" by 5" or whatever). Every site I look it up on seems to just happily repeat that it's a 7" tablet with 1280x800px and so on.


title: Recover password with phone logged in? Need to set up additional device

text: I bought a new android tablet but I can't remember my google acoount password. I can't reset it because my phone is already logged in. It says I need to be logged off for 4 days. Is there a way to just get my password? Since the phone is already logged in, is there a way to change security settings through the phone account without havng to enter the password?


title: Can physical keyboards really only be used with specific devices?

text: The web is full of physical tablet keyboards, all of them being restricted to one (or a few) specific devices. Can the keyboards really only be used with those devices or do they use the same Bluetooth/USB/... interface anyway? Example: Logitech's "Ultrathin Keyboard Cover" was specificallty designed for the iPad. Can it be used with other tablets like lenovo's "Ideapad A2109A"? What about keyboards that aren't even designed for tablets at all? Can generic Bluetooth keyboards be used with android tablets? I know this question is too generic to be answered with a simple _yes_ or _no_. The question is just whether they are compatible as a rule.


title: Wifi Direct power consumption

text: Is the power consumption using Wifi Direct the same as when using traditional Wifi (for internet connection)?   I'm guessing it may depend on if your device is acting as a legacy client or as an AP, so maybe it's roughly the same when acting as a client?   And is it much more power-consuming when the device is serving as an AP?      It would be really helpful if someone could share his/her experience or any resource on the web (because I wasn't able to find any) regarding Wifi Direct's power consumption. Thanks!


title: Hangout on S3 sounds like a 78rpm record played at 33rppm

text: When my daughter initiates a voice call with me, the video is fine but the sound comes across like playing a record at the wrong speed. She is using an iphone and I have a Galaxy S3.


title: push app from root adb terminal

text: So i have a rooted ms690, but su keeps crashing, the recovery is just a hard reset, I have no sd card, and metroweb is gone. The problem I want to solve is metroweb. I have the apk, and the only way I can get to root anything is this:               adb shell     $ su     #      What do i do from here?


title: How to prevent S3 from turning on when charging

text: I'm trying to charge a new battery with my phone turned off. As soon as I plug the phone in to the wall charger, the screen turns on and the phone tries to immediately boot instead of staying on the 'battery' screen pre-boot. I've tried an XPosed module to disable the dock settings to see if that was the problem but it's still attempting to boot when plugged into the wall. I just want to charge my battery! The SuperAmoLED screens are battery hogs and having it on with a dead battery is really going to affect the charging speed. :(