title: LG G2 - Debugging mode not enabled

text: I'm attempting to run an app on the LG G2 (Verizon) using Eclipse on a Mac. The phone, however, is not recognized by the computer. I enabled debugging but it doesn't appear when I do `adb devices`. Additionally, I never receive the debugging notification when I put the phone in debugging mode. I think it's the phone since I've ran other devices on the mac with no problems. Any suggestions on why the debugging mode is not being enabled?


title: AnySoftKeyboard ignored after update

text: I've recently updated my _HTC One X_ to version 4.2.2 of _Android_ and version 5.0 of _HTC Sense_. Since then, my phone no longer uses _AnySoftKeyboard_. Even thought the `AnySoftKeyboard` option is set to `on` in the _Language & keyboard_ setting, the default keyboard still opens instead of the _AnySoft_ one. I've tried uninstalling _AnySoftKeyboard_ and reinstalling it, and restarting my Phone, but it still doesn't work. I've also tried following this tutorial, but I can't get the `Input Method` dialog to open(the tutorial is old, but I didn't find a newer one). What can I do?


title: Flashing Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (Verizon branded)

text: We are attempting to flash a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (Verizon branded) with a cutom ROM. We get to the following screen: ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/ln3IH.jpg) Followed by ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/HLJkq.jpg) First, where is it looking to download? Second, why is it hanging? Stuck and looking for some guidance here. _**Edit_** I found this post that points to a locked bootloader: Root and Unlock Bootloader on Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (Verizon) _**Edit 2_** Following the aforementioned post: I get this error on the Odin console..               <ID:0/006> Added!!     <OSM> Enter CS for MD5..     <OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..     <OSM> Please wait..     <OSM> CF-Auto-Root-espressorf-espressorfxx-gtp3100.tar.md5 is valid.     <OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..     <OSM> Leave CS..     <ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..     <ID:0/006> File analysis..     <ID:0/006> SetupConnection..     <ID:0/006> Initialzation..     <ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..     <ID:0/006> Firmware update start..     <ID:0/006> recovery.img     <ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!      <ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)     <OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)


title: Google Now reminders ... view/edit/create on desktop?

text: Is there any way to access my Google Now reminders from the desktop via browser?


title: Titanium Backup Pro in Safe Mode

text: I have a S3 i9300 with a damaged motherboard that only boots in safe mode. I tried to put TB with pro key from the Play Store, and moved the main app (not the key) to /system/app using ADB. But now when TB starts, it does not recognize the PRO key and some PRO features I need are not available. I tried moving the PRO Key with System App Mover, but he says he can't because of Jelly Beans and Paid Apps restrictions. I opened a ticket with the TB support, but if anyone knows a workaround, please help. If the TB support solves the issue, I will post an answer to this one.


title: attaching an extrernal keyboard to my zeepad jellybean 7.0 with USB OTG

text: I bought a Zeepad Jellybean 7.0 tablet that I like. I am a writer that finds the onscreen keyboard really frustrating. I attached a pointmobl keyboard from radioshack via OTG USB due to there being not bluetooth on my tablet. Originally, I used a Sanoxy that worked right away, but several keys on the keyboard did not work. I figured I would try something better. Did I fail in that endeavor? I tried an host installer and that did not work. I tried diagnostics that did not detect the USB though it was definitely plugged in. Please advice me asap. I am really frustrated.


title: samsung galaxy S4 default email app show notifications disabled

text: In my Samsung galaxy S4 under applications manager the email app has its notifications turned off by default. This is stopping me from knowing when any of my emails come in. How can I turn this on? I have found that others have the same issue but have not found a fix for this yet. The other people just changed apps to K9 email.


title: Insufficient storage available when there is plenty

text: My LG optimus F6 won't install or update any apps, including system apps, because of insufficient storage, but I still have 7 GB of free space left.


title: Install fonts to Quickoffice?

text: I'm looking to get the standard Word fonts on QuickOffice for Android. Is it possible? All my searches on the internet have yielded nothing. If it isn't possible, are the fonts that QuickOffice does have identical to any of the standards? I mainly just need Helvetica, Arial, and Times New Roman. (Required for some classes.) Thanks.


title: How do I install an apk as a system application?

text: I'm trying to install an application in the system/app folder of a device. It needs to be done since I'm writing a QAT program and the tests need to run with a few privileges not available to third party apps. I already have the device's firmware signing key and need to set the sharedUserId of the application to android.uid.system . It however keeps giving me a failure message "INSTALL_FAILED_SHARED_USER_INCOMPATIBLE" . Any ideas on how I can fix this?


title: Why does the Android OS use so much battery power?

text: Most of the time, I have enough power for my Samsung Galaxy SIII to operate for the whole day; at the end of the day my battery charge is about 35%. However, today, the battery died prematurely. I noticed the battery usage screen, and it says that 28% of the battery is used by the Android OS. How could this have happened? **EDIT:** My question has been marked as a duplicate, but the target does not have any solution, so those answers do not fully address my question. Though I agree in the fact that this question is the same as the target.


title: my phone may have virus but my antivirus scans clean that phon is protected

text: A pop up window appeared on my phone ,about some wifi booster simuntaneously an other window got on and told that my phone was infected by an virus ,but my antivirus was active and then i scaned my phone but it was clean . Please explain did my phone really have a virus in it?


title: Repligo RGO file

text: Is there any app to open **Repligo .RGO** files?   It seems that Cerience doesn't support it anymore.   Thanks.


title: How to change my phone model if i have root access?

text: I have rooted my phone and changed the os with CM9.X. My phone name was Sony Xperia MINI sk17i. after installing of new os then model name has been changed. So i want to change this this to that name. I have terminal app & have root access how can i do that, Please advice me.


title: can you "voice to text" without using wifi or data

text: Is there a way or app that allows "voice to text" when I am not near wifi or have data?


title: YouTube Acting Up?

text: My phone is a Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G running Android Gingerbread 2.3.6. My YouTube application is version 5.3.32. Lately (for a while actually), YouTube acts strange. Nowadays, a _normal_ startup results in the app taking several seconds to start and locking up my home screen in doing so. A "messed-up" startup results in the app freezing and not even opening, and my home screen locking up. When this happens, I usually have to press (more like spam) the Home key until the phone finally responds and the app closes. Sometimes, when a "messed-up" startup occurs, I can go into my application settings, force- stop YouTube, and it works fine. Other times, I have to play around with app startups and force stopping before, eventually, it'll let me in. Then, the problems aren't limited to startup - On random occasions, the application will freeze up and crash, whether I'm refocusing on it from something else or randomly during the video. Can anyone please provide help or feedback on these issues?


title: Hardware problem: extreme battery drain

text: I've been experiencing extreme battery drain on my Nexus 4. Basically the phone drains 10% per hour on idle.   * I flashed the official Android 4.2.2 image and did a reset.   * I replaced the battery with a new OEM one. **I left the phone completely untouched after flashing.** Charged it up to 100% and let it drain out. Still 10% drain per hour on idle. Now I'm certain the problem **isn't the battery** and **isn't Android OS**. It must be some faulty hardware part like some junction between two pieces. How do I troubleshoot this? Anyone has any experience/tricks/tips to share? **I'm looking for hardware-related advice.** This problem is not related to software, as I'm getting the problem on various official Android ROMs and on CyanogenMod too.


title: Virtual machine of android with added samsung os layer?

text: Is there a way to run a virtual machine of android like in avd, or in genymotion, but with added os layer that samsung adds in their phones? Also emulating the usb ports that the phone have when you plug into the computer. I'm asking this, because their docking software, kies only runs with samsung phones stock roms, and i'm working with that.


title: How to change system fonts and Sounds

text: How to change system fonts using `adb` and also system sounds using `adb`? I have sucessfully changed system sounds:               adb devices     adb remount     adb shell rm /system/media/audio/ui/Unlock.ogg     adb shell rm /system/media/audio/ui/Lock.ogg     cd %~dp0     adb push Lock.ogg     /system/media/audio/ui/     adb push Unlock.ogg  /system/media/audio/ui/     adb shell sync     pause      but Sound is not heard on camera click, lock and unlock of screen.


title: Can't install Google Apps

text: I'm using an Allview Alldro P2 phone with Android 2.3.5. Fresh out of the box it worked like a charm. After a factory reset from Settings I couldn't install any apps from Google (Gmail, Youtube, etc). Later edit : Gmail failed, Youtube failed, Google Maps worked... odd right? I'm getting an error like "Problem parsing package" but if I download other apps, they work like a charm. Any ideas? It's the first time I'm having this issue. Meanwhile I will be exploring this site for any clues. Thank you.


title: How can I install a missing locale?

text: I bought Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Hong Kong. The System has some pre- installed languages but I need to install an additional locale (Polish). I tried "More Locales 2" from the Market and it worked but not as I expected. Some text is fully translated, but others are not. Is there any way to localize it correctly? Polish locales are supported by Android 3.2 but I do not know how to install them manually.


title: Stock email client crashing

text: Phone is Motorola Milestone (EU version of Droid), android version is 2.2.1. About a month ago I switched my email server from classic Postfix+Dovecot to Kerio Mail server. I accessed my email account via IMAP and I didn't change any email settings on my phone. After the switch, all emails that were read on server (either via email client like Outlook or via webmail) were showing up as unread in stock email client on the phone. It was annoying but I didn't give it much significance. After more than a month, stock email client started crashing after checking mail from server. My theory is that mail identifiers of new server caught up with identifiers from the old server, and it's making stock email client crazy ... Deleting data from email app and recreating the account didn't help, crashing persists...


title: Stop Galaxy S2 from reading homepages out loud?

text: My Galaxy S2 has suddenly started reading all homepages out loud, and it is really annoying. Does anyone know how to stop it? I am running the new ICS software. **Update** When the computer voice is reading out loud, it seems that I can turn down the volume of that voice, which mitigates the problem for now. Also, it seems that it is only the browser and the facebook apps for which everything is read out loud. **Update again** In Settings -> Applications -> Running I see a "Voice commands", and under that the Samsung TTS process is running. When I force close that one, a voice says "driving mode off". However, the process is relaunched immediately again. Seems the suggestion about disabling driving mode is the way to go, however I cannot find any such option anywhere in the settings menu. **Update again again** This is getting pretty weird. I managed to disable driving mode. You can do that by going to the voice command app by double tapping the "home" button. However, that did not help, it is still reading all homepages out loud. Any help please, it would be very much appreciated?


title: How can I monitor and log the connections to my phone's wireless hotspot?

text: I'm sure the phone will be logging all connections and connection attempts when it is used to set up a wireless hotspot - my question is how can I view these logs? If the default setting is not to log connections - is there a way I can turn it on or an app I can download?


title: new account for GMail only

text: I added a second account in the GMail aplication, in order to be able to send/receive mail using that account. I realized that the account has been added not only for GMail, but the Market (Play Store) also sees both accounts now. Is there a way to keep the second account only in GMail?


title: Targetting SDCard vs Phone Storage

text: I bought a new phone. It runs JellyBean 4.1.1. It has got 2.5GB Phone storage and Internal Storage of 512 MB. Thats what I find when I go to Manage Apps section of the settings. I can move apps installed in Internal Storage to the Phone Storage. Thats the option I get when I open detail section of any app in Manage Apps. My previous phone had no phone storage but just the internal storage. In it, when I open up Manage Apps section I use to get the option to "Move app to **SD card** ". However now am not able to get option to move the app to SD card but just to the Phone Storage (from Internal Storage). How can I move apps to SD Card instead of to Phone Storage from Internal storage. When I used ES file explorer I realized the phone storage is recognized as `sdcard` and my SD card is recognized as `sdcard1`. Also there are some apps that look for the supporting files in their corresponding folder inside sdcard, i.e. at `sdcard\appfolder`. Now since they currently look at `**sdcard0**\appfolder` (i.e. phone storage), I have limitations of not putting bigger files which quickly fills up the phone storage. In my previous phone I created appfolder in my sdcard and pasted those supporting files in those folders and the corresponding apps automatically detected those files. This was convenient since I have 32 GB SDcard. However now I have to create appfolders in phone storage. Also now many apps by default limits browsing files in phone storage detecting it as a `sdcard`. For example when I open any folder in dropbox and tap Upload Here it directly browse `sdcard`. Please help.


title: Connecting Android to Fedora to browse the web

text: I have bought an Android phone _Spice MI-270_. I wanted to connect the phone to Linux _Fedora_ so that I can browse the web using the services provided on my SIM card. How can I connect the Android phone to Linux _Fedora_ to use the Internet ?


title: Check the exact location of each other any moment of time

text: we have two android items one is nexus 5 phone with 3G connection with my younger brother and other one is nexus7 tablet with wi-fi only (with me) and both are in different cities.We both are connected to internet through our device .can I check each others exact location any moment of time? if we can then which App we need to use in india?


title: Will a Motorola DEFY+ sync with my Outlook calendar and contacts?

text: I'd like to buy a Motorola DEFY+ as it fits my needs almost perfectly. However, I read some test reviews which are claiming that the Outlook sync options are quite weak. Does anyone know if this phone will synchronize with my local Outlook calendar and contacts? Are there any known problems which might occur during the synchronization?


title: Changing vibrate length of default email app on galaxy s2

text: I have connected the mail app from the galaxy s2 to my email (exchange). The notification (which I have set to vibrate) is just a very short vibrate. It seems very likely that I will often miss this notification (unlike the gmail app for example which vibrates for a much longer time). Is it normal for the vibration of the default mail app to be very short? And if so, is there a way to change that?


title: Why does Google Maps Display Routes/Waypoints Differently on Phone than on PC?

text: And how do I fix it? I am trying to display a specific route between my origin and destination, rather than letting google maps choose the route. So, I create the route in google maps on my PC and then email the route to myself so that I can open it on my phone. For example: ![Google Maps Result from PC](http://i.stack.imgur.com/8dEwZ.jpg) Note the white circles on the blue route indicating that I have dragged the route away from its default. The link is: http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=22202&daddr=38.902418,-77.069841+to:38.908511,-77.053798+to:38.9456351,-77.0422782+to:39.00056,-77.03989+to:39.0174369,-77.0432333+to:20902&hl=en&sll=39.004912,-77.02652&sspn=0.089509,0.183506&geocode=FTzOUAIduXlo- yk34EFN2La3iTFBkycb6n588Q%3BFZKaUQId7wFo-yktwDKhRba3iTFCpG9KdYsdWw%3BFV- yUQIdmkBo- ym5an6ntbe3iTFJCATBLUUQZA%3BFWNDUgIdmm1o-ymfOuDwOMi3iTEfD6EAX58b7A%3BFfAZUwId7nZo- ykh5TBQz8i3iTHdODB7bMR3-g%3BFdxbUwId32lo-yn38LS2Mc-3iTEUl- sEkNiw-Q%3BFS7IUwIduXlo- ymj3f5RBc-3iTHt3MhgKrzmqQ&mra=dpe&mrsp=4&sz=13&via=1,2,3,4,5&t=m&z=13 When I click on the link on my phone and ask that it be opened in google maps (as opposed to the browser), I get the following result: ![Google Maps from PC Link Opened on Phone](http://i.stack.imgur.com/x4xy7.png) Clicking through the waypoints using the arrows at the bottom of the map, it seems like when I hit the 14th waypoint, the position of the waypoint jumps onto a previous waypoint, even though the text of the directions remains correct. I haven't been able to discern a pattern to this remapping. Why does this happen? Is there a way to avoid it? Note: I am using a Droid Bionic running Android 2.3.4.


title: Restrict particular apps from syncing depending on current WiFi connection

text: Is there an app that will allow full sync functions to only occur when connected to particular white-listed WiFi and / or **keep selected accounts from syncing when on other away / public / non white-listed WiFi routers?** Example being, when I am on my trusted WiFi connections to have full sync rights allowing Gmail and Facebook as well as other apps to function normally but when on a WiFi not white-listed only allow browsing or particular apps to access and sync? I imagine this would be a firewall function however have yet to find one that distinguishes multiple WiFi connections from each other. If an app like this does not exist what code would be a good start to review and develop such a function.


title: Update Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 from 4.1.1 to Latest (Rooted)

text: I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 running a rooted version of firmware version 4.1.1. I would like to update my firmware to the latest version, while maintaining my root privileges. How can I do this safely, and where can I find the latest rooted firmware for my device?


title: Software Update Error

text: I have a Samsung Galaxy S3. and it shows this msg every time I tried to update the software. I couldn't update it. anyone who knows anything to fix this issue![The error msg that i got](http://i.stack.imgur.com/7ngLF.jpg)?


title: my nexus 7 keeps getting hacked

text: I have a crazy stalker. He keeps on getting into my WiFi and on my nexus 7 I've already changed internet providers. He has even hacked my phone I deleted everything from my nexus and 2 days later he is back in. He knows everything! He even talks about what web sites I visited the night before. I feel violated can someone please help?


title: Favorites tray missing, replaced by strange always-on-top bar with fingerprint icon

text: This strange bar appeared after I added a couple Google accounts. Any ideas? Rebooting fixes the problem temporarily. If I rotate to landscape mode I don't see this strange "fingerprint widget". Cyanogenmod version 11-20140405-SNAPSHOT-M5-hammerhead. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/NYj3P.png)


title: Galaxy S2 restarts

text: My Galaxy S2 restarts occassionally. In addition, it sometimes loses connection with my service provider (even when the signal strength is good). I just have to switch it off and back on again. I have upgraded the software to the latest version. Everything else works fine. No problem with making calls, connecting to wifi etc. Is this a hardware or software issue?


title: How to create a safe copy of every new photo/video right after shooting?

text: Is there any app that can secretly duplicate every photo/video right after it was taken? Maybe using inotify? Update: I was thinking about this while reading a story about a journalist whose phone was taken by the politician's bodyguards when he was trying to film their illegal bahavior.


title: How to disable calls but still receive texts

text: Is it possible through a setting or an app to receive only text messages and not phone calls? Specifically I have an Samsung galaxy s3


title: internet works only when on charging

text: I have huawei ascend y200, also I have problems with wifi. First there was a problem with obtaining IP address, but I fixed it with static IP. It worked for a while, but now it works only when charger is plugged in. It is connected all time, but I have access to the internet only when charging.


title: Motorola Atrix 4g force close error

text: I am using Motorola Atrix 4g and it's Android 2.3.6 . It worked like a boss for almost 6/7 months. Recently it started showing Force close com.motorola.service.main and restart the phone, then again force close and restart. After restarting almost 10 times it showed the screen. Then I factory reset the set, thought it will solve the problem. But after resetting the phone it still gives error "com.motorola.service.main has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again" and then force close, but it doesn't restart now. So I can still use the phone. And I live in Bangladesh, so there is no servicing center available for this. Anyone faced this before? or does anyone have any clue how to fix it?


title: How to get the Enter (Return) key in Messaging (MMS) app - Jelly Bean

text: I have JellyBean 4.2 and my friend also has the same. I have been fond of using the "Enter" or "return" key while typing messages. I like paragraphs in messages. But I have a " **Smiley** " Button. My friend however has the enter key. See the Screen shot: ![Screen Shot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/pjLM4.jpg)   Screenshot (click image for larger variant) How to get the Enter button like in the screen shot?


title: How can I make my own Android ROM?

text: I'm using "HTC Wildfire S". It is running on android 2.3.5 and I want to change it to ICS. Is it possible to do that? Where I can find the original ROM for ICS which can run on my device? How can I build my own ROM? Is there any software for this purpose?


title: broken screen and touch, how to control?

text: my acer s500 has a broken screen and the touch dont work anymore, after that happend I connect it to my computer with USB and happily USB debugging was turned on so I could get al my stuff from my phone. but my question is, how can I control my phone from my computer? My phone wasn't rooted so I realy dont know how to do that without touchscreen. I know there are al lot of the same questions like this but all the answers din;t help me, I am realy a noob with stuff like this, thus please help me ;) salute


title: Google Play Store gives error "No Connection"

text: I have an HTC Desire HD. I am having trouble connecting to the Google Play Store. Every time I try to connect it just come up with an error "NO CONNECTION". I really want to download some apps (in particular Words With Friends). I know I am connected to the Internet; I can access my mail and Facebook, etc. I have uninstalled Play Store and re-installed it but no luck! How can I fix this?


title: Apps Disappear after Move to SD Card (Not Just Icons)

text: I have a Motorola Droid Bionic, using Safestrap to run CyanogenMod 11 (4.4). I quickly noticed with Safestrap that I cannot increase the system partition by a whole lot. Eventually, the space allotted wasn't large enough to store even half my apps; I couldn't install and couldn't update many apps when the Play store reported "Insufficient Storage", including updates to my phone's security programs. So, my next step was to try to move the apps to my SD card. I did this by using the built-in function in Android 4.4's app manager. Initially, when moving the apps, everything seemed fine. But on any reboot, the apps moved would disappear from the launcher, the android app manager, and they would not be considered installed on the Play store. The apps were completely gone. Looking at other app2sd solutions, I'm not coming up with anything besides a link to the application page in the settings which directs me to click "Move to SD". Is there any known issue for this? What about a work around?


title: App to lock phone with PIN

text: Device: Samsung Galaxy SGH-S730G   Android: 4.0.4 When my phone is on me, I don't want to use a PIN, password, or pattern on my lock screen. I just want to swipe to unlock quickly. However, if I leave my phone somewhere, I'd like to lock it with a PIN or password. Is there an app that will let me lock my phone with some kind of security, even though my normal settings just use swipe-to-unlock?


title: Tablet touchscreen too sensitive

text: My tablet (Asus TF300T) has been starting to show sensitivity issues. It repeatedly shows touch moves that aren't there, such as these: ![unlock screen showing a dozen concurrent presses](http://i.imgur.com/1JVZI4e.png) (this screenshot was taken using the debugging option for showing touch input) It started out with an occasional movement that was already annoying, but it went worse: these dozen concurrent presses are persisting, moving and raising in amount: The tablet is uncontrollable now. **Is there a way to turn down the sensitivity so that these fake fingers don't show up or to turn the touchscreen off completely?** Although the tablet itself isn't accessible anymore, USB debugging is turned on, the tablet is not rooted. Standard Rom, updated to 4.2.


title: Function of back button after opening URL from (Twitter) application

text: When opening a URL in the official Android Twitter app it opens the native browser, showing the page for that URL. If I **tap the back button in the browser** (Galaxy S, 2.3.3, should it matter), one of two things happens:   1. The **browser goes back in its history** opening the previous page/url it had opened.   2. Android **switches back to the Twitter app** , back to the tweet with the URL I opened. It eludes me what triggers either situation, it's _seemingly_ random. I prefer option 2 when I'm reading my Twitter feed, can someone explain the logic behind this and perhaps even tell me how to make sure I trigger option 2 while reading my Twitter feed?


title: How to remove words from the predictive dictionary in HTC Sense

text: I have a case of irritating typos such as `yoi` rather than `you` etc. being selected by the otherwise excellent prediction, I must have accidentally taught the phone it in the past. I had previously been able to remove them from the dictionary as described in this answer back on android 2.3 however surprise surprise **this menu pathway doesn't exist on HTCs version of 4.0 cupcake**. I'm really hoping this isn't going to be another case of HTC quietly hiding features from their menus. In the language and keyboard settings page, where I believe it was previously, it's not under the options button of `spelling correction` or the regionalisation button of `TouchInput correction`. Does anyone know where this has been moved to?


title: Can I hang up using a button?

text: When I'm on a phone call nothing is more important than the ability to _hang up_. If, for whatever reason, I suddenly find myself in an embarrassing situation or interrupted by something important, I _must_ be able to terminate the call. Currently the only option, that I know of, is a medium sized red button on the touch screen. I think this is deficient for a few reasons:   * the touch screen doesn't always behave as you want (too sensitive, or not sensitive enough) - how often do you listen to chat radio shows and the callers are always "accidently" hitting the dial buttons in the middle of conversation   * the GUI may be running slowly and be unresponsive It there a way of mapping a generic button (such as a camera button on the HTC Desire) to perform the hang-up action? Perhaps someone could write such a service!


title: What is the default Android Root Password?

text: What is the default password for the android root account? Can I change the root password after rooting my android device by simply typing "passwd"? How does the rooting process work? What is the "one click root" app doing to my phone?


title: Strange "update twitter" notification

text: A few weeks ago, a new notification item appeared on my tray. It's worded in a way similar to normal update notifications, but it's not one of them, and it makes reference to software I haven't installed. See this image: ![Strange notification highlighted next to standard notifications](http://i.stack.imgur.com/g0M4X.jpg) The screen grab shows two standard update notifications: "X applications updated" and "X updates need approval". However, there's also a different one that reads "1 new update - Touch to download Twitter". Not only this one is different, the really strange thing is that I DON'T have Twitter installed, so there should be anything to update. Aside: I use a Twitter client, but it's called Tweet Lanes and it normally upgrades through the normal routes. This doesn't seem related. My tablet is a 2011 Samsung Galaxy 10.1, running Android 4.0.4. Maybe the notification is generated by the OEM software provided by Samsung? Is there a way to tell which programs are showing which notifications?


title: No Incoming Call Screen Shows & No Sound [Wildfire S Cyanogenmod 10.1]

text: I have updated my HTC wildfire S to cyanogen-mod 10.1 yesterday. I am facing Two main Issues. 1st: I am unable to receive a call because when i called from other cell, there was no incoming call on WFS but on the other cell after one beep there was a "Number Busy" notification. 2nd: Power button does not enable the pattern lock.As i have set a pattern from setting>security. Please help me with this.


title: Using "Bluetooth device with earphones" and headphone jack simultaneously

text: I have Sony Xperia SL and have a bluetooth headset (SBH20). I can play music from SBH20 when I connect it but then if I connect another earpohone to my phone's 3.5 mm jack, the audio from bluetooth device gets disabled. Only one thing works at a time, either phone's 3.5 jack or bluetooth device. Is it possible if both works simultaneously so that output can come from 2 earphones at the same time.


title: Using Android GPS as NTP refclock?

text: Is anyone aware of an existing or potential way to make an Android device run an NTP daemon which takes its reference time from the GPS hardware attached to it? I'm talking about configuring the ntp daemon with a refclock from the list in http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~mills/ntp/html/refclock.html (or an additional driver, if nothing in this list works). I found http://time-server.android.informer.com/, which seems to enable the Android device to serve the time over the network to other devices using NTP, but it doesn't sync the system clock from the GPS time.


title: Meaning of lines in Charging History details view in 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

text: In 4.2.2 Jelly Bean when one goes to **Settings -> Battery Use** and tap the graph at the top can find the History details of the charging/discharging of the battery. There are some other historical data below the diagram: - **Mobile network signal** was cleared \- **Charging** seems to be clear (green when charged, black when discharged) - **Screen on** is also OK (blue when lit on, black otherwise) - **Wi-Fi** may be similarly indicates the On/Off state of the function - **Awake** is a mistery for me I can not see any correlation between the graph and the On/Off state of the phone - Finally What does the **GPS on** line exactly indicate? I have some GPS problem and try to report it. I need to know whether this line indicates the On/Off state of the GPS module or the positioned/lost position state. On my screen it is almost totally black however the module was switched on a day before. There are two or three momentary blue ticks. What do they indicate anyway?


title: How can I only show certain cards/notifications on a specific device?

text: I have a couple of Android devices - a HTC One as my phone and a Nexus 7 as a tablet. Both devices have Google Now on them and the Calendar application. I got my phone first, and set up a variety of notifications, such as Google Now telling me approximately when I need to set off to get to work, and an entry in the Calendar application for various notifications like meetings, etc. Now that I have my tablet, I'm finding that both devices are giving me the same notifications. Is it possible to filter/only show certain notifications on one device? If so, how would I achieve this?


title: Google Play apps, login in someone else's account

text: I have this weird problem on my tablet. Most of the time I can download a game in Google Play and create a game account or just play normally with a local save. But there's a long list of games I just can't play because after installing and starting it, it literally logs in someone else's game. For example Simpsons Tap Out, Summoners War or pretty much any town building game or else, there's already an account created, no password needed to enter and I can clearly see its someone playing. I don't know how to explain better, I just avoid playing it because it's not my game, it's not really fair to that person and he can just keep playing over me or delete his account someway. In these apps there is almost no way to create an ingame account with a password, I thought someone was using my email, tried with a different one (on the same device) and still same results. How come I can enter someone's account without a password or ID? This tablet was bought new, nobody uses it except me, I shouldn't be able to just get in people's game and not able to even create one for me. It's a low cost tablet from Prixton, model T9100, really cheap stuff but gets the job done (just this problem bugging me). I factory reseted it, tried different emails, still does it. is there something I can do to avoid this situation? Thanks


title: establishing USB connection takes > 3 minutes and times out, charging works

text: Some time ago I've been able to connect my "Smart"phone to my Ubuntu 14.04 PC as mass storage device with an micro USB cable hitting the ~"Activate USB storage" (translated) button in the notifiaction pull-down panel which appeared after the cable has been plugged in. Now, establishing an USB connection is tried for > 3 minutes and then times out; the animated waiting icon (spinning circle in which the button to activate the USB storage is transformed to) changes back to the button to activate the storage. Some infos:   * occurs 100 % of the tries   * restart doesn't help   * cable seems fine because charging works   * Android 4.0.4 on SansuiCosmic SP 1001 trying to connect to Ubuntu 14.04 with Linux 3.15.9 without problems with USB experienced so far.


title: How to stream music from one android device to another?

text: I have an android tablet in my car which is connected to my car's Audio System. My Phone has my most recent music collection on it. How can I directly stream music from my phone to my tablet, without having to copy the files or the devices being on the same wifi network? Can this be done with bluetooth? Both devices are running Jelly Bean.


title: Can I Install Only The Google Account rather than the entire stack?

text: I am currently running an Aosp-based custom rom on Android 4.4.2 with zero bloatware, yeah, I detest bloatware. After going through struggles with the amount of resources Google's play services do to my phone and my phone's data usage. I had to get rid of the entire gapps package for good by re-flashing the rom without flashing the gapps package. I've also had to do offline install of Android packages, and all apps requiring I've got an Active google account have had to suffer an unpremeditated uninstall. Now, I have so far survived without a google account on this phone, I miss Chrome's Sync with my PC though, but I was just thinking if the gapps package could be extracted from the Android OS, is there an alternative/mod for those of us who only want **explicitly** a **google account** in `Settings > Account` without Play Store, Gmail....etc


title: How to delete duplicate SMS?

text: After unlucky using some SMS backup tool I have the duplicates of all my SMS. So question is which way better to delete them.


title: How to decrease the size of widgets on an ASUS MEMO?

text: All the widgets are now 3X2 or larger. I'm unable to change the size as it just floats. It's not a phone, it's ASUS MeMo 7" tablet running Jelly Bean 4.1.1. Before, the size was 1x1 (I think). The majority of the widgets that have come from downloading Apps have multiple size choices. For instance 'Flipboard' has a small, medium, and large size options. Each specific size is not always available though, even when a home screen page is empty. I'm a virgin to Android, ASUS, and tablets, so that's part of the problem. This battery widget is part of ASUS platform running on top of Android. I'm used to Windows and having full control and my IPhone 5 where I have very little control. I know I can 'root' this tablet, but I just got it and don't want to cause problems until I learn Android.


title: Block unknown callers at work, but let them through if they try again

text: I have Tasker for Android but I don't know enough about it to be able to implement this. I'd like this to occur when I am connected to a specific wireless network: If someone phones who isn't in my contact list, reject the call immediately (straight to voicemail). If they call again within a certain amount of time (say, 30 seconds) allow the call to come through. Frankly, I can't even get the first one working. I know it's possible. The time thing is a kind of added bonus


title: How do I install USB drivers in Ubuntu 13:04 for Nexus S?

text: I am trying to follow this guide: http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163085 However I am unable to connect to my android phone via USB. I think I need to install the USB drivers for Ubuntu. I am using Ubuntu 13:04 and the Nexus S currently has Cyanogenmod on it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Glen.


title: installion of CWM/TWRP added kernel

text: I have installed a MIUI ROM in my LT18i. The first step was installing a CWM/TWRP kernel which came along with the ROM package. Now, I want to install cyanogenmod custom ROM. This custom ROM guide says that first step is installation of CWM/TWRP added kernel. Are these kernels specific for the ROMs? Now, do i need to install another kernel that comes with cyanogenmod ROM?


title: Is there any way to tell my tablet to ignore pixel density?

text: The pixel density of my tablet is 166.66666... (infinite 6) ppi. It has a pixel density much higher than my PC and should read perfectly, but reading is a pain because the pixels that are set by software are different to those in the hardware, so the letters are sometimes crisp, sometimes have a shadow on the left, sometimes on the right and sometimes they are split between two pixels. I have seen there are apps to change the pixel density, but I doubt this would solve the problem because the pixel density is not an integer, and these apps will probably not accept 500/3 as the pixel density. I have seen that 2X Client (a remote desktop app) can connect to my computer and (apparently) ignore the pixel density, displaying 1024x768 pixels of my remote desktop in 1024x768 pixels of the screen of my tablet, everything looks perfectly crisp in the tablet (as much as in the PC) because of this. I would like all apps to work in the same way and to ignore pixel density, this would use the screen in the best possible way, everything would be crisp, etc. I don't mind if letters like "i" are only one pixel width, I'm used to that in my computer and that would be just perfect for the tablet. PD: a test for your android device, look at this: ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| (or better, check the comment with this text, the smaller font helps to see the difference). They should all look the same. In your computer you will be able to see they are all one pixel width and they all look the same. On your android device you may notice small differences between them. If you use a program that ignores the pixel density settings (like I'm guessing 2X Client does) then they should all look equal and perfectly on your android device, except maybe quite small. I personally don't care if they look small, I'd like that. That's the point of the question.


title: Execution problem with secondary user on nexus 7 2013

text: I have created 2 more users on my Nexus 2013. The problem with these 2 non- administrator users is, I can not run a lot of apps which work fine on admin user (ex ilmeteo.it - "Baby bus" children games......). These applications start and close automatically with the report "....the applicationname closed unexpectedly..." How can give the correct permissions on the secondary users to excute all the applications?


title: Why does my Nexus 5 keeps on forgetting all wifi passwords after a reboot?

text: A month ago I got a Nexus 5. It's running Android 4.4.2 (kernel:3.4.0-gadb2201). I noticed after using it for a while that it constantly keeps _forgetting all saved wifi passwords_ after _a restart_. In the beginning I thought it might have something to do with my router, but the device also forgot the password of my university's wifi network, so that can't be the problem. Before obtaining this device, I had a Samsung Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.3 which never had this issue. That's why I have a feeling the issue is specific to Android 4.4.2. Google was my first stop to try to find a solution, but it seems that I'm one of a few people facing this problem generally, and none has it with their Nexus 5. It's not a major issue because I can mitigate it by not restarting my device, but rather an annoying tiny inconvenience I'd like to have fixed. Does anyone have an idea why this is happening? Is there a solution for it?


title: Unable to update Galaxy S3 Android after flashing CWM

text: I just unboxed a Samsung Galaxy S3 and immediately, before first boot, rooted it installing CWM Recovery and SuperSU. I found it to be not the best idea, becuase I forgot to launch the Samsung update to 4.1. In fact, stock upgrade does reboot the phone into recovery but then CWM says the signature is invalid, etc. I should have done all this in inverse order (first stock upgrade, then root). The question is: how can I upgrade this Galaxy to stock JB? Idea: restoring the original recovery... but how?


title: Using the a smartphone's speaker as a microphone

text: I have a hardware accessing question. For a project, I was wondering if it would be possible to use the smartphone's speaker as a second microphone, similar to the idea that you can plug in a headset into your computer's audio jack and use it as a microphone.


title: Set wallpaper and lock screen's background as two different photos?

text: Current when I choose a photo to be set as wallpaper, my lock screen's background is automatically changed to be this new one. I want the lockscreen to keep its old background, how can I do that? ps. I'm using Google Samsung Galaxy Nexus.


title: How to know if a webview is using https

text: As a user, is there a way to know if the page displayed in a webview inside an application is using https or not?


title: Will I be able to change the region on my HTC desire S?

text: The RUU of the HTCdev cannot install to my Htc desire S. It always says that I need the correct RUU version and my region is SEA_WWE. Is there any way to install the RUU without changing my region? or how do I change the region to make my phone compatible?


title: Sony Reader PRS-T1 becomes unresponsive

text: My Sony Reader PRS-T1 based on Android 2.2 is acting funny. I had rooted it in the past but is now in the "original" state, upgraded with the latest official firmware. The problem is that many times, the unit becomes unresponsive. This happens after putting the unit on sleep and waking it again. The dictionary hangs, changing dictionaries hangs even worse and sometimes highlighting text as well (this makes the dictionary pop up. I managed to get logs and I found the following error messages, just after waking from sleepmode:               2013-01-22 17:15:06.391 W dalvikvm (2308:2308) [log_main    ] ERROR: Unable to find decl for native Lcom/sony/drbd/ebook/system/Identifier;.getProductName ()Ljava/lang/String;          2013-01-22 17:15:06.391 W dalvikvm (2308:2308) [log_main    ] ERROR: Unable to find decl for native Lcom/sony/drbd/ebook/system/Identifier;.getSkuName ()Ljava/lang/String;          2013-01-22 17:15:06.391 W dalvikvm (2308:2308) [log_main    ] ERROR: Unable to find decl for native Lcom/sony/drbd/ebook/system/Identifier;.getSerialNumber ()Ljava/lang/String;          2013-01-22 17:15:06.391 W dalvikvm (2308:2308) [log_main    ] ERROR: Unable to find decl for native Lcom/sony/drbd/ebook/system/Identifier;.getServiceId ()Ljava/lang/String;          2013-01-22 17:15:06.391 W dalvikvm (2308:2308) [log_main    ] ERROR: Unable to find decl for native Lcom/sony/drbd/ebook/system/Identifier;.getMacAddress ()Ljava/lang/String;          2013-01-22 17:15:06.391 W dalvikvm (2308:2308) [log_main    ] ERROR: Unable to find decl for native Lcom/sony/drbd/ebook/system/Identifier;.getPsn ()Ljava/lang/String;          2013-01-22 17:15:06.391 E JNIHelp (2308:2308) [log_main    ] RegisterNatives failed for 'com/sony/drbd/ebook/system/Identifier' Any ideas on how to diagnose and restore my system?


title: How can I (permanently) remove an sd card without harming apps on the device

text: Forgive me if this is already asked, but I couldn't find it anywhere. (Most results involved 1 device and moving data between 2 sd cards. I have two devices and I want to move all data off the sd card to the first device so I can move the sd card to the second device.) I've upgraded devices (HTC Thunderbolt to Samsung Galaxy Note II) and would like to remove my SD card from the Thunderbolt and use it in the Note II. To get a clean start, I will format the sd card before placing it in the Note, and I know how to do this. I want to keep my Thunderbolt and use it as a "poor man's tablet". It's already removed from the cell service and I'll just use it on the home WiFi messing around with some odd projects. I've already uninstalled a bunch of apps, and moved any remaining ones from the sd card back onto the Tablet. What I don't know is how to protect the apps that remain from getting damaged when I separate them from the files they've been storing on the sd card. For example, there's a lot stored in:   * /sdcard/Android/data/ (such as Google Maps and Swiftkey)   * /sdcard/data/   * /sdcard/.android_secure/ How do I protect the apps on the Thunderbolt from being harmed from permanently removing the sd card? Do I have to clear all their data, or uninstall/reinstall them after removing the card?


title: Unlock Screen with ADB Android 4.1.2

text: I have a Sprint Galaxy S3 (v4.1.2?) that I've rooted with CWM. Last week the glass and display cracked, so now I can't access it directly. I'm able to access it with adb so would like to use something like droid@screen or androidscreencast to access it. The problem I'm having is with the screen display lock. It's set to press- then-tilt-forward to unlock the screen but I can't figure out how to send those events using adb to do it successfully. Why doesn't droid@screen or androidscreencast do that directly anyway? I've tried sending various keyevents including 82,83,1,3, among others, and none seem to have any effect. What is the proper keycode to send to disable the screen lock? Thanks, Alex


title: Is it possible to shutdown or restart a Logitech Revue without pulling the power cord?

text: My Revue (Android 3.1) was acting balky, so I wanted to restart it. I spent several minutes looking through menus, but didn't find an option to shut down or restart the OS. I ended up pulling the power cord, but it seemed a bit harsh.


title: Google Music Offline Tracks

text: I have sort of a follow-up question to a question I asked a little while ago... That question was naively asking where Google Music stores the offline tracks (I've come so far since then), but my question is now, when I navigate to that folder in a shell, it only shows 11 songs, all with numerical names? I understand the numerical naming method, and I `pulled` some of these songs to see what they were, but I have about 5 gigs of offline music. Where is the rest of it stored? The reason I'm asking this is because I'm about to flash a new rom, and want to know that those songs will be accessible to the new Google Music app I install on the new rom. If not, I will first want to disable their offline storage to free up space on my SD Card and then just offline them again. But anyway, thank you for your help!


title: Is there a way to change sound profiles based on GPS position?

text: I thought heard about an app that could change sound profiles based on GPS position, but I forgot which one it was. Is there any way to do this?


title: Calling from iPhone 4S to Galaxy S2

text: I bought an iPhone for my wife, since there's an iPod connector in her new car. I have a Samsung Galaxy S2, and am very happy with it. I can call the iPhone and everything is fine. However, when my wife calls me (from her iPhone to my Galaxy S2), the call does not come through. There is no ringing etc. It is as if nothing happens. This is driving me crazy. Can anyone resolve this mystery?


title: Android Phone SD Card Problem

text: My Samsung Galaxy Admire phone is saying that an SD card isn't found when the SD card is inside the phone: it shows "Please insert SD Card". What could be wrong?


title: Trying to restore photos from a broken S4 (AT&T), how do I go about it?

text: My friend broke her S4's screen, and wants to get back the photos from the internal memory. The phone does not have USB debugging turned on, so having it attached to the computer only charges it. The phone does show up in Kies and is asking for me to unlock it. I do have the pin code, but as the screen is dead, and I cannot put it in. ADB devices, and FastBoot devices do not show the phone at all. Fastboot Reboot-recovery does not do anything either. How can I go about restoring these photos from the internal memory. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!


title: Android 4.4.2 on nexus 4/7, wifi connection loss

text: I have a Nexus 4 and a Nexus 7 (2013). Recently I've upgraded my wifi router as part of moving to VDSL. The problem: The android devices disconnect from the wifi after some time, I can not reproduce or find the exact time it takes for it to disconnect. After the connection loss the device still "think" it is connected to the wifi (and even shows signal strength), however there is not connection. I've noticed that problem with the first router I brought (router+vdsl modem netgear vegn2610). At first I thought that the router is the problem since I didn't have that problem with my old router (tplink 841n). So I changed it to d-link 6850u (another router+vdsl modem combo from my ISP). The second router has the same problems. Notice that other devices (PCs and laptops) do not suffer from this problem. Both of the routers are 11agn routers and both are capable of 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies. The problems are present on both radios. Is there anything in the wifi radio/protocol configuration that might be causing this problem? Thanks a head!


title: Instantly transfer a picture taken to PC

text: I know the Dropbox app allows for synching photos taken between all computers/devices that are connected to your current user account. But I want to know if there's a way I can take a picture, have it delivered to my PC (Dropbox account) and then instantly deleted from my device (kinda like a cut/paste action).


title: Android Beam - vCard Not Init'ing

text: When I try to send a contact from one nexus 5 to another, Android Beam fails (everything is enabled). Other things such as a pic, a Play App link, etc. work just fine. When I pull the log, I can see vCard fails to init. I'm not using any special apps. Just plain stock Android running 4.4.2. Any ideas what's causing this issue? 01-20 14:18:56.187 W/ContactsProvider(16573): Failed to init VCardComposer 01-20 14:18:56.187 E/ContactNfcHandler(30975): IOException creating vcard Any thoughts? Thanks, Steve


title: Samsung Galaxy S3 Verizon screen won't go off after some notifications

text: I have my screen to go off after 2 minutes of inactivity, but when something on the calendar comes up, it stays on forever. This kills the battery. Usually what happens is a calander event will popup and power on the screen and make the little chime noise. Then the screen just stays on. I won't notice sometimes for an hour or two. Why is it not turning off the screen? My second issue is probably related....When I go to dismiss those events, some of the time the screen is frozen so I have to power off (not shutdown, but just the power button quick press off and quick back on) and then the swipe action works. All stock software.


title: Receiving text messages multiple times

text: **The problem is that I sometimes recieve bizarre text messages: two different kinds.** _1st kind: I receive a text message multiple times after receiving it a first time.   2nd kind: I receive a duplicate of a text message days after the real one was received._   I have a Wiko Cink Slim Android device running 4.0.4. It's a rather low power device (512 MB RAM, for example) but I get by fine with it. I have tried a variety of SMS clients: stock, Hangouts, Textra, Hello... So far same problem. I live in France and have a plan with a newer operator Free Mobile, which both piggybacks Orange's antennas and also has its own antennas. I have forced my phone onto Orange's antennas because I read online that sometimes the antenna switching could provoke problems like mine. So far no difference. However, the problem occured especially when I turn on my Wifi or my Data connections. When I do this, many different applications run and it slows down the phone a lot. Then, I get multiple repeat text messages. I am leaning towards this hypothesis... **Has anyone had a similar problem?**   **Anyone have a solution?**


title: Google Hangouts: Conflicting online status information

text: Another _"I don't quite understand what is going on in Google Hangouts"_ type of question.... So - when I view Hangouts via my Android app (running under KitKat), my girlfriend's status is **ALWAYS** shown as online (green speech bubble next to her picture), **even when she is not online**. Conversely, if _at the same time_ I log into my GMail account, her status is shown as **NOT online** (no green line under her name). How can she be both online and offline!!? What the hell is going on here?! Has anyone else had this issue?


title: Changing the voice used on Nexus 7 for Google Now search

text: I have recently bought a Nexus 7 from the Google Play UK store and it seems to be configured as a US tablet in that the voice on the Google Now search is an american woman, whereas on my Nexus S when I search the voice that responds is a man's which I prefer for this purpose, mainly due to the accent the woman has. Is it possible to change the voice that the tablet responds with? I'd prefer solutions that didn't require rooting. I've already tried changing the language to English (UK).


title: How can I fix the GPS on my Samsung Galaxy S?

text: As has been well documented, the Galaxy S phones have terrible GPS functionality. It works for a minority, but it is slow/inaccurate for some and for others it just doesn't work at all. How can I fix this?


title: Why does my phone (Samsung Fascinate) have so much trouble "Searching for GPS"?

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  How can I fix the GPS on my Samsung Galaxy S? Whenever I try to use the "Navigation" app, I'm lucky if it takes less than 15 minutes to finish "Searching for GPS" (that is, if it finds it at all). The Magellan and Garmin GPS systems in my cars, however, find it nearly instantly. What makes my phone different, and is it something I can fix?


title: Is it possible to charge phone faster?

text: I know that going to Airplane mode can be useful But is there any way to charge phone faster?


title: Nexus S doesn't start up

text: I flashed my Nexus S with the 4.1.2 factory image this morning and then relocked the bootloader. Everything was going fine, until I turned it off (it charges faster this way) and it wouldn't turn on again. The battery started getting warmer and the phone doesn't respond at all. Any ideas?


title: Does Google Galaxy Nexus has Visual Voicemail?

text: I just realised that I cannot find any button or option in my Google Galaxy Nexus for Visual Voicemail, whereas iPhone and many other Android phones do have such feature. Is there no visual voicemail in Google's Galaxy Nexus?


title: Disable facebook auto sync in andoid 4.4

text: Can I disable facebook auto sync in andoid 4.4? I could easily do this for my google account, but I see no options to disable facebook auto sync in Settings->Accounts->Facebook Thanks!


title: ls -b in android shell

text: If im not mistaking, using `ls -b` should output escape characters with some sort of representation, but it seems like this option isn't available. Is there an alternative, or is it impossible to have a filename with escape characters on android?


title: 4.4.2 SDCard directories - help

text: have Samsung s5, rooted.   I need your help to understand something..   Here is my directories related to storage SDCard               /sdcard -> /storage/emulated/legacy (SymLink)     /mnt/extSdCard -> /storage/extSdCard (Symlink)     /mnt/sdcard -> /storage/emulated/legacy (Symlink)     /storage/sdcard0 -> /storage/emulated/legacy (Symlink)     /storage/extSdCard mounted to the SD-Card     /storage/emulated/legacy mounted to the internal storage     /storage/emulated/0 mounted to the internal storage      So only /storage/extSdCard is the real sdcard. It is not seems to be right.. how can Applications know where to write to?   For example, Whatsup cannot find the SD for some reason - I believe it related to this issue.. what do you think of it?


title: What does "Recovery" means in Bootloader screen?

text: I tried to perform Factory Reset, and I got one option there "Recovery". So what exactly recovery means? ![recovery menu](http://i.stack.imgur.com/qnvds.png)   click for larger image


title: Stuck on Android Voice Tutorial Android 2.2

text: I recently factory reset my old android phone running android 2.2. Before I reset it though, I couldn't use the voice actions because the tutorial was in the way due to the small screen size. A while ago, there was a helpful forum post on the internet saying how to skip the voice command tutorial. It involved blindly navigating using the directional pad on the bottom of the phone (something like 4 clicks down, 5 left clicks and press the middle button). It worked earlier. Unfortunately, I've lost the guide so I am unable to use the skip the voice action tutorial.


title: In Explorer, after performing factory reset Google play store converted to Market place

text: I performed factory data reset of my another device "HTC Explorer". And before performing the reset Play store was there but now it disappears, and instead of play store now its Market place. So how to convert Market place to Google Play Store again?


title: How do I get the SMS "pop-up" screen on my S4?

text: When I first got my S4, full text messages would automatically pop-up when received, even when I was using my phone. How do I make this happen again? I am not talking about the lock screen nor the notification bar pop-ups.


title: Record video with external bluetooth mic (ie headset)

text: Can you record a video with the built-in camera while using a bluetooth audio source? Specifically, a standard bluetooth headset. I know that you can record audio from the bluetooth headset using an app like this. And I just want to use the built-in camera. I tried an experiment where I started recording audio using the bluetooth recorder app, then attemped to record a video. Unfortunately, the camcorder app refused to start a video recording. And I couldn't flip the order, because once I started recording the video, opening any other app (the bluetooth recorder, for example) caused the video recording to terminate. So it looks like I can't even record the two tracks separately and simultaneously to later splice together on a computer. Does there exist an app that records video and lets the user choose the audio input? Is this even possible for android, or does the underlying kernel have a hardcoded audio input for video mode? I am a programmer, so if no app exists, I could try my hand at writing an android app if the system is capable.


title: How to Diagnose Wireless that won't turn on?

text: I just bought a new d2 Tablet, and it seems to be functioning normally, except that the Wi-Fi will not turn on. I navigated to the settings screen and selected Wi-Fi, and dragged the `Off` button to `On`. It stayed at `On` and displayed the text "Turning Wi-Fi on..." for five seconds, after which it turned the button back to `Off`. It has done this repeatedly. I know I have good wireless signal b/c I'm using it to submit this question from my laptop. Is there some additional diagnostic I can do, or do I need to see about returning it as defective?


title: Filling in the blanks in a Kindle book

text: I'm considering buying a Kindle version of a workbook which requires a lot of blanks to be filled. I'm aware of "Note" feature in Kindle app for Android but texts that are entered this way do not show on book pages (in blanks) as they would in a paper version of the workbook (there are only icons indicating notes) and this limits their usefulness. Any ideas how to work around this and make Kindle workbooks as usable as the paperback ones?


title: How to make screen stay turned off when plugging charger?

text: When I plug charger into my phone with screen off, it always turns the screen back on. This is slightly annoying at night. Is it possible to configure android so that the screen stays off and charging is only indicated via charging led? I have an HTC Desire.


title: phone won't record or play back video

text: I have a Samsung Vibrant. Today I tried to use the "HD Camcorder" app that came with the phone. The live video preview shows up, but when I press the record button it pops up a "Warning" box that says "Recording failed" with an OK button below. I tap OK and the live camera preview comes back and updates as usual but the record button and other UI elements are gone now -- can't seem to do anything except quit the app. The Camera app works fine, I just tried it. I haven't tried to record video in a while, but if I go to "quick view" in the camcorder app it shows me the what looks like the first frame of a video I remember shooting a year or two ago, however if I tap Play it switches to a thing with playback controls and shows a progress dohickey for a second and then tells me "Sorry, this video cannot be played." in a box over a black background. What are some things I could try at this point? I tried checking to see if the storage was full, but both the internal storage and the SD card have plenty of free space. I tried looking to see if I could find some other free video recording app in the Market, to see if that might still work, but no luck there either. What could be wrong here? The phone says it's running 2.1-update1, build number ECLAIR.UVKA2.


title: Samsung Galaxy Nexus Reboots

text: I own a Samsung Galaxy Nexus and it just reboots every time after showing lots of crash messages.i tried to do a factory reset (volume button Combinations) using the boot mode, i was getting **NO COMMAND**. After lots of debugging i planned to re-flash the entire phone with the Factory image.Below mentioned are the details : Product Name : TUNA Variant :Maguro 16GB HW version : 9 **Boot-loader version : PRIMELA03** **Base-band Version : I9250XXLH1** I tried searching for the binary and landed at yakju-jop40d-factory-279cdc5d where the build number matches but the problem is Boot loader is not matching.I am using the NEXUS ROOT TOOL kit for flashing the same .I tried to to see what version of the build is currently installed in the phone ,finally i got **Build Number : JOP40D.i9250XWMA2** Android 4.2.1 Please help me to fix this .


title: Unable to flash custom rom Paranoid Android to GalaxyS3

text: My device is rooted with a root for the galaxyS3 running Jellybean 4.3 I tried putting the Paranoid Android ROM onto there by following the instructions given which were Root device Enable USB debugging Factory Reset (Obviously checked that root was still on there) Put rom on SD Card Put phone into recovery mode via Up Volume Button, Power and Home Button Wipe phone within recovery mode settings Load from sd card Select Rom When I selected the rom it said that it had a 'bad signature' of some sort I got the ROM from the XDA community page which was for my phone and downloaded the newest BETA version, then also tried the 3.9 version Any suggestions what I've done wrong? Thanks


title: Is there a way to recover a deleted SMS?

text: I deleted an entire SMS thread by mistake from my HTC Wildfire. Is there any way I can retrieve that thread ?


title: How to retrieve deleted msgs galaxy 3

text: Hi I have a samsung galaxy 3& want to retrieve some deleted msgs . In a very easy way can some one tell me how ? I know they are retrievable though my provider disagrees . No I did not do a back up :(


title: Retrieving old/deleted messages

text: Is there any way to recover the messages that I accidentally deleted on my cellphone. I am not using Google backup or any other backup service and have never synced with any other device.


title: Any suggestion on how to recover deleted sms?

text: Yesterday I just picked my phone from my pocket and it was prompting me to delete all my messages, and I accidentally tapped the confirm button and lost all my messages. I don't have any backup and my phone is not rooted. Is possible to recover it?


title: Which .iso to download to install Android on my home PC?

text: I checked the Android-x86 downloads list. It contains .iso files for Laptops. I want to install Android on home PC.


title: Motorola Razr MTP error

text: When I connect my Razr it says the device driver software not successfully installed. Under device manager it says device cannot start error code 10. How can I fix this?


title: Is it possible to move the status / notification bar or the settings icon?

text: If I'm using my Smartphone with one Hand (4.3 inch display) its hard to reach the settings button in Android 4. Yes, I'm able to add an icon to the home screen but if I'm using an app this doesn't really help. I need to switch between the screens first. My idea would be something of the following: A) moving the status / notification bar to the bottom (lift up instead of lift down) B) moving the settings icon to the left side of the bar C) moving the settings icon on the bottom of the notification list Is there an app available doing this?


title: How to root HTC Desire (Froyo 2.2) without putting in a custom ROM (flashing)?

text: for research purposes I'd need to root a HTC Desire phone without flashing it. I did it already on the HTC Hero, where it was quite simple. Basically all I would need is to get r/w access to the /system/app folder for copying my custom apk file there. Obviously this needs root access. Is there a way to easily root the Desire without the need to completely flash and place a custom ROM on it? Some details about the phone:   * OS: Froyo 2.2   * Software number: 2.12.110.4   * Kernel version: 2.6.32.15 Thx for your help


title: Sound from browsers with javascript buggy on HTC Desire?

text: I'm trying to stream music from The Hype Machine on my HTC Desire. When using the HTC Sense stock browser I can press play, go to => menu => ... => settings => site specific settings => back out untill I arive at the site again Only then the music will start playing.   If I activate the key lock or take the focus away in any other way, the sound will stop. When using Opera Mobile I can't seem to get the sound to work at all. Looking at the site's source the streaming is done with Javascript (mootools). On my desktop I don't get any javascript errors and the site works perfectly fine. Can anybody tell me why I have to jump through such hoops with the stock browser to get the sound going, how I can have the browser keep playing in the background or with the key lock on or why the sound doesn't seem to work in the otherwise nice Opera Mobile?


title: No MAC address di iMX51_bbg froyo 2.2 Epad 8'

text: I've bought an iMX51_bbg Froyo 2.2 Epad 8', but I cannot find the MAC address. Can you help me with that? Is there any USB Modem compatible with this Android device? I've tried many and can't get them to work! The phone works properly with WiFi, but it's annoying if I have to go to free WiFi place if I just want to surf.


title: Google Map alternatives with offline navigation support

text: > **Possible Duplicate:**   >  alternatives to Google Maps Hi All, Does google map application provides voice guided navigation ? Does it supports offline navigation ? Any app which supports offline/hybrid (like nokia ovi maps) mode of map navigation ? Any google map alternatives in android market ? Thanks, Ankur Shah


title: What is the effect of changing the maximum application VM heap size?

text: The settings menu in CM6 lets you change the maximum per-process heap size (internally, that’s the `dalvik.vm.heapsize` property). What are the practical effects of raising or lowering that setting? On my G1, I changed it to 12m from the default of 16m, and I noticed that switching applications feels faster, but I wonder if it will cause some applications to run out of memory sooner.


title: Is there a flash lite installation package for smartphones of android 2.1?

text: I don't know whether installation package for different smartphones of the same OS/version is the same. But if that's not the case,mine is HTC g3. Note: I've already tried to install flash player 10.1 but failed,so I'm targeting flash lite now.


title: How can I force the Sense UI home screen on my Evo to landscape?

text: I have an Evo running with very default settings. How can I force the home screen (Which I believe to be running Sense UI if I'm not confused) to be in landscape format. I use my kickstand all the time, and it's a pain to tilt my head to look at the home screen.


title: Can you Modify or Increase the Size of the Recent Apps List?

text: I tend to rely on Recent Apps list to bounce between apps I use most often, as a sort of day-long history, for example. Is there a trick to increasing how many apps are listed in the default Recent Apps list (long-press home > Recent Apps)? I believe it's limited to 8, is there a trick/app which would increase it? **Picture the PC Alt-Tab menu when you have 10+ programs open.** Perhaps it makes more sense on a phone (from a resources perspective) to limit the number of apps on the Recent Apps list. I'm not looking for a task-killing app, but a task-switching app. Would this be solved if I looked into a tasker app? ~~**EDIT1:** Using Advanced Task Killer as a switching app is a workaround. Still looking for an answer that literally increases the number of apps shown after long-pressing home.~~ **EDIT2:** Another very similar question had this answer, which is more convenient than Advanced Task Killer, IMO. Still, I would prefer a solution that would incorporate long-pressing Home, like the original Recent Apps list.


title: Which VPN do I use for a Cisco VPN concentrator?

text: I want to setup corporate sync on my DroidX and it appears to work until I try to get email. My office uses Microsoft Exchange. I think I need to set up VPN to do this? (not sure, I know I have to use vpn to make outlook work if I'm not on the network) Which VPN selection should I use? We are using a really old Cisco VPN concentrator that I don't know much about, with a Microsoft shop for pretty much everything.


title: Motorola Defy in a reboot loop

text: I bought a new Motorola Defy today. The phone switches on then asks to be connected to a Google account, I try to type in my login details and it reboots. The battery shows 100% but when in switch off it moves from 0-20 and then stays at 60%. And the phone doesn't work when not connected to a charger. Is it a battery issue?


title: Trying to install a stock rom on a samsung captivate

text: I recently basically bricked my phone by trying to mount the data part of the recovery file created by Nandroid (of the stock os) while CyanogenMod 10 was installed. The installation worked perfectly btw. I then downloaded the stock ROM to try to fix the phone and installed it using Odin. After Odin says "success", I get the error on my phone after the AT&T logo. (along with other things , not errors)               Opening update package...     Verifying update package...     Installing update...     Successfully installed update...          __Copying media files...     E:failed to mount /dbdata (invalid argument)     E:copy_dbdata_media:can't mount /dbdata your storage not prepared yet, please use ui menu for format and reboot actions.     Media files copy failed          --wiping cahce     formatting /cache     cache wipe failed.     --Applying multi-CSC...     Installing multi-CSC     successfully applied multi_CSC      Please help -- I really want to get back into my OS. It would really help if I could get a link to download a complete file for Odin 1.85. i am using I897UCKK4_I897UCKK4_I897UCKK4_HOME.tar.md5 ROM


title: Creating a custom launch action on the menu

text: I am trying to cerate a simple icon on my Android tablet to launch, say, the browser, with a specific URL. Under Windows, this is simply creating a shortcut. Under Ubuntu, this is just creating a .desktop file with a couple of parameters, including the actual command line to execute. But I cannot seemto be able to do this under Android, and although I don't mind command line on a desktop computer, this is not a viable option under Android. Can this be done with the stock launcher that comes with Android, or should I use a special one. I registered a couple of those.


title: Determining how particular SwiftKey suggestions are generated

text: Is there a way to determine how a particular SwiftKey suggestion got added to SwiftKey's dictionary of words? I'm seeing some weird suggestions pop up, and I'm pretty sure they're not words I've ever used in email or SMS. Specifically, I wrote "Saturday," and then just started picking the strangest- looking suggestions I saw, and ended up with the following: > Saturday, Konigsburg 45Ira Sleeps Over 157Nature's Children #Mike's Mystry > 145BxcrChldrn #9Mntn Top 63Paddington It's conceivable that I used the word "Konigsburg" at some point, and of course I've used "sleeps," "over," and "children," but I'm pretty sure I never misspelled "mystery" like that, and the others are just bizarre. I also find it strange that all of them are capitalized. Any ideas? EDIT: To clarify, I'm not asking why these words popped up _at this particular time_ ; i.e., I don't want details regarding how SwiftKey selects the "best" words to display at any given time. I just want to know how these words got added as dictionary candidates at all.


title: Where can I configure SELinux in Cyanogenmod 10.1.3?

text: Cyanogenmod released the stable version 10.1.3 yesterday and it apparently includes SELinux enhancements running in permissive mode per default. I thought that you could change the mode in the settings, but so far I have not found anything. Is this possible at all using the graphical touch interface?


title: How to root my LG Escape?

text: I haven't been able to find any information on how to do this. The only thing I found was this, which seems a little shady and isn't even for the Escape, it's just a generic tool. I've also seen this question but there are no LG phones listed & I'd rather not try a 'generic one-click' tool unless I know it's going to work. Also, I'd like to be able to do it from Ubuntu. I CAN do it from Windows if I need to, but I'd much rather not.


title: Internal storage is used up by Android

text: My Xperia J has 756 MB of internal storage. After 2 months of use I hardly can install anything as my system directory is 600 MB. It seems that in system/apps I have 200 MB of not used apk files (system apps that could be activated I guess), and 400 MB of the system with its core and its installed apps. So basically 756 MB is around 200 MB at the first instant of starting the using of my phone. I use Clean Master to delete 10-20 MB of cached data now and then but as my phone is not rooted, I am stuck. I moved every application to the internal SD card (I can't use the external SD card - because it is not listed in the application settings as an option) What can I do to install more apps?


title: Ad-hoc support in Cyanogenmod 10.x?

text: I flashed Cyanogen 10.1.3 to my Samsung GT-P3113 (the P3110 version which is compatible) in the hopes of getting IBSS ad-hoc support that was added in CM-10.1 alpha2. (see the release note item for it here: http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214042) However I can't see my ad-hoc network in the wifi list. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!


title: Can I change what the button on my earphone does?

text: I have a Samsung Galaxy Young with Gingerbread. I also have a pair of Samsung earphones. Is there any way I can change the pause button so that it functions as a previous track button?


title: Is there a way to cast video from one Android device to up to 2 other devices?

text: Lets say I have the following Android devices:   1. An Android smartphone running 4.1 with Wifi capabilities   2. (2) Android tables running 4.1 with similar Wifi capabilities Is there an app that makes it possible to have the 2 tablets play a video file that is hosted on the smartphone? The app or another app working along side it, would have to allow the devices to establish an ad-hoc wifi network. The use case is that I would like to setup the tablets on the rear headrests inside my truck. This way, the passenger can control the video being played to the 2 slaved tablets from a network-connected smartphone. Are there apps out there that do that and if so, what are they?


title: disable autocomplete on galaxy s4

text: I have the Galaxy S4. Is there a way to turn off the Autocomplete on the dialpad so that the numbers that I dont have saved in my phone won't pop up?


title: Dvorak keyboard layout on stock Android

text: I just updated my Nexus 7 to Jelly-Bean 4.2, and it has the swipe keyboard which is awesome. I want to keep this feature of the stock android keyboard, but with the Dvorak keyboard layout. Is this possible? I'm NOT looking for a replacement. I like the built in keyboard, I just am wondering if it's possible to change the stock keyboard layout. Also, if it's easy to switch between Dvorak and qwerty that's preferable :-)


title: Cant access photo/muxic files through phone application

text: There was .nomedia file in my mobile. I removed the same but still I am not able to access my photos, music files through Gallery & music application. I am able to access the same through desktop using USB connection. Pls help...


title: Disable voice notifications on SGS2/Android 2.3?

text: I don't know what I've modified recently, but my Samsung Galaxy SII (running stock Android 2.3) keeps notifying me vocally whenever I get an incoming call or an SMS. Is there a way to disable this feature?


title: My Samsung Galaxy Ace does not start after installing CM10?

text: I have upgrade the Galaxy Ace S5830 android 2.3.6 to Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean via CyanogenMod 10 but i can forget Create a NANDroid backup and after compliting installation mobile not stared. so how to recover


title: Google Services is killing my battery by keeping phone awake

text: In the last few days my Galaxy S3 has gone from lasting 12-13 hours to about 6 hours. On checking the battery monitor it seems to suggest that the phone is constantly staying awake and that Google Services are to blame. I was recently experiencing real problems with Google Chrome freezing the phone so I have uninstalled and gone back to the native browser but the battery issue persists... ![Battery Image 1](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Opc5J.png) ![Battery Image 2](http://i.stack.imgur.com/fLTik.png) ![Battery Image 3](http://i.stack.imgur.com/Ggj0I.png) Has anyone experienced anything similar....is a factory reset the only solution? (Android version 4.1.1)


title: How to increase the internal memory of HTC desire GSM?

text: I have S-offed my phone installed the rom oxygen with HBOOT oxygen_r2. My internal phone storage was almost doubled from 115 MB left before installing HBOOT and now it is 298 MB left after installing oxygen_r2 HBOOT with oxygen 2.3.2 rom. After that, I have flashed the new recovery from Clockworkmod 5.2 .. or something to with 4EXT recovery but now there is no increase in memory after I have flashed the new recovery. I still left with 298 MB Internal Memory. Can someone please tell me how to increase more internal Memory other than using ext partition? Does changing recovery image will increase memory as just I did ??


title: How does my android phone load lower quality versions of pictures on the web?

text: Anyone else noticed this? Even when I use my tethered connection on a computer or on the phone its self, the phone loads lower quality versions of all jpegs (I think) you look at on the web. I guess this is to save bandwidth? But how does it do it without getting the original picture first? Which would negate any benefit of course!


title: how to link contact with facebook, gmail etc?

text: I am on cm7 & HTC Desire. Old HTC Sence was linking my contacts with Facebook, Gmail etc. It gave me good suggestions what could be linked or an easy way how to link a contact item with some other kind of account. The current contact manager has a 'join' feature which I am not sure if I can use for Facebook. Are there any advanced contact managers?


title: number recognition inside SMS?

text: Is there any messaging manager that would allow me:   * to see a contact **name** instead of phone **number** if the number is in my contacts?   * make me able to call phone number from inside a SMS like: "call '101' you have 3 new Voice messages. The 101 was clickable in my old HTC Sense * * * HTC Desire & CM7


title: How to convert a WMV video to MP4 on Android?

text: What's the best converter to use to convert WMV to MP4 on Android and what are the parameters (dpi, fps etc...)? I tried the Wondershare converter but when the output was streamed in the app only the audio played.


title: Screen goes off during call and does not come back in Micromax A89

text: I am using Micromax A89 with               ICS 4.0.4     512 MB RAM     Screen 4.0 Inch      I am facing this problem since beginning. But it was solved automatically. Now again it happens when I dial a call or receive a call my mobile's screen goes off and does not come back. I must have to use power button to end the call (I set "Power button end call" checkbox from settings). I think it's a proximity sensor problem but not sure? But when I restart my mobile then it works for 1 or 2 calls but after it again it creates this issue. Any help would heartily be appreciated.


title: Sharing computer internet connection with LG - P990 (Optimus 2x)

text: Is any way to connect the LG-P990 (optimus2x) to internet by sharing a computer connection? I am frequently traveling abroad and the data fees in roaming are very high and I have available the internet on my laptop.


title: Android default settings restore without losing data

text: I was wondering if it's possible to restore an android default settings without deleting any data or apps? It's because I buy android tablets then I install my app on it then I sell it back to a customer but I want it to go back when it came out of the box to ask for settings again once the customer turns on the device?


title: Can I turn off Swype autocorrect for pecking only?

text: I found some guides for turning it off entirely, but when I swype, I need the autocorrect, because I am not very accurate then. My problem is that I frequently use words which are not in the dictionary. And I don't mean that I have a small set of words I can add to the dictionary. I use many technical terms from different fields, and also names, as well as foreign words which I don't want to have in my permanent English dictionary. For example, > I put Neuroeconomics by Glimcher on my reading list. Here, I know that Swype won't know `Neuroeconomics` or `Glimcher`, so I peck them. But after pecking, I have enough sense of closure that I just can't train myself to not hit the space, which turns my perfectly good words into utter nonsense. Yes, I know I could have chosen the literal entry from above the keyboard, but the habit of hitting space is too ingrained, it is strengthened everyday when I type on a physical keyboard, and I never think of that maddening anti-feature of replacing whole words until I hit space and see the transformation. > I put macroeconomics by clincher on my reading list. So, can I turn it off for pecking, but preserve it for swyping?


title: Is is possible to make a non-rooted Huawei U8110 (T-Mobile Pulse Mini) recognisable by the `adb devices` command on OS X?

text: Currently, on OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard, this is all I get, even with USB debugging enabled on the phone:               $ ./adb devices     List of devices attached           $      The phone shows up under About This Mac, and its SD card mounts and unmounts perfectly on command. I have tried several USB cables.


title: Text message time issue

text: My text message app is behaving rather oddly: When receiving a text message from a friend, and instantly replying, so that the time of receiving his or her text message is equal to the time of my reply, my reply is placed above the received text message. ASCII example ;) :               From Theodor 16.23: Dinner sounds good, when do you want to eat?     From Anna 16.23: Do you want to have dinner tonight?        The phone is a HTC Wildfire S running Android 2.3.3


title: Creating Swap memory without rooting

text: I want to set up swap memory for my android phone.   * How to set up swap memory without rooting the device?   * Is there an app for doing so?


title: What is the typtical Android OS Upgrade policy?

text: I noticed that our HTC Thunderbolts were upgraded from Android 2.3 to Android 4.0. That is very nice, I thought it would never upgrade. Now that it did, I am wondering, why / what rules qualify an upgrade? Is it once every 18 months regardless? Is it diverse depending on which phone you have? does it also depend on the carrier and/or brand? (are the HTC phones generally this way, or is it Verizon's choice) Please clarify the Android OS update policy for me. It would be extra good if you knew the policy on the iPhone OS, and how it compares. Oh, and I already know that apps (YouTube, Play Store, Play Music, Gmail, Games) are not part of the OS, except for certain bundled apps. (Camera, Internet, Phone, etc.)


title: When making calls the screen turns off

text: I have Karbonn A9, Android 2.3.6. When making calls the screen turns off and comes on pressing the power button. But sometimes it fails to come on, forcing me to restart it by removing the battery. Any clues?


title: Do prepaid phones have issues with downloading certain Apps in the Android Market?

text: My company has written and published some Android Apps on the Android Market. A couple of times now we've had complaints from customers who are not able to download and install the App - I believe the Android Market website is not letting them download it to their phones. We're still trying to get more details from the customers but one thing I've noticed in common is that these customers are on prepaid providers (specifically, Boost Mobile and Cricket). One of our App's requirements in the store is "full Internet access" (the `android.permission.INTERNET` intent must be doing this). I have no idea how these prepaid providers tend to handle data usage. I can't imagine that they have unlimited data but they have to have _something_ , right? Has anyone run into a problem with using a prepaid Android phone and trying to download Apps from the Android Market?


title: How to backup the Android calendar file (is there such a file)?

text: Does anybody know which files I need to save in order to have a simple backup? Reason for my question is, that my Galaxy Android smartphone lost all calendar data without any interaction. I found tons of apps, tons of sync stuff, but NO simple list of files to save. I do NOT want to save my data remotely on Google. There must be at least one local file (database?) on my phone containing the synced calendar file (on my server, using ICSSync)


title: Is it possible to copy files to PC when in download mode?

text: My LG E975 doesn't boot anymore after I tried to install CWM (6.0.4.5) with the help of ROM Manager (Method 1A from these instructions). I get stucked at the `reboot into the stock recovery` part and now the device doesn't work anymore. I get the message               Secure booting Error! Cause: boot certification verifiy      The available options are hard reset and the download mode. Recovery mode (`in FastBoot mode press 2x Volume Down and than Power`) doesn't work because the device doesn't get in the fast boot mode (`Volume Up + Power`). Safe mode (`Power + Menu button`) also doesn't work. Because I wan't to access the files (apps, data, ...) on the phone I thought if there is a possibility to copy the files if I'm in download mode? Or is there another way to access the data? PS: Has this problem happened because the bootloader was not unlocked?


title: Will switching to GSM only network switch off data access?

text: I'm using Samsung Note 3 N900 model and i want to make sure i don't connect to internet but continue to make calls & SMS/MMS. Believe this is opposite the query of others.


title: Nexus 7's screen seems to be dead [2013 / 2nd Generation]

text: When I connect the tablet to a computer Windows 7 detects the tablet and starts looking for drivers. I understand this means that the microUSB connector is working. I tried everything I could by holding the power button --alone, and along both volume buttons up to 15, 30 seconds... multiple times, connected or disconnected to the original charger and other ones. I also left the tablet charging for hours in multiple tries with different chargers (including the original one). Something interesting happens while the tablet is firmly connected to my laptop while I do the previous steps with the same buttons in the tablet, Windows make notifications as if the tablet connects and disconnects from USB. I get from this that the tablet could be "doing something" as starting up and possibly showing the restore menu, or hard resetting... though I can't tell because the screen is always dark no matter what I do. I think the screen might be dead, but not the MoBo. After doing anything I could by trying what official (and unofficial) documentation told me to do with the power and volume buttons, I opened the tablet to see if the hardware connector to the display was loosen. I disconnected and re-conneted it making sure it wouldn't be loosen and still nothing. My main question is how can I test if it's only the display that's broken and the tablet is still fully functional with a replacement. I don't want to spend on a new screen and the tablet still be unfunctional. P.S.: As it seems a "connection" still exists through USB to "something" from the tablet, although Windows never finds the correct driver, is it possible to access the internal storage and make a data backup?


title: Using PIN instead of a password for encryption on Galaxy S5

text: I have a brand new Galaxy S5 with Kitkat (4.4.2) and am required to encrypt it for work. I greatly prefer to use the PIN lock screen instead of the password due to the annoyance of having to type in the password every time you want to check your phone. My phone will ONLY allow me to choose "Password" for the lock screen type when I go to encrypt. However, my friend has the exact same phone as me, and is able to select both "Password" and "PIN" (whereas mine is grayed out and says 'Turned off by administrator, encryption policy, or credential storage'). I have restored the phone to its factory settings, and there are no 'Device Administrators' or user credentials installed. What exactly has caused my phone to no longer accept the PIN? Was there some update to the security settings? Is there any way to restore the PIN functionality? To be clear, I am not asking about separate passwords for encryption and unlock, I know that this is an Android issue that has not been addressed by Google, and I am not looking for Pattern, Swipe, or None, which don't work with encryption on any make or model.


title: Can I use my Windows anti-virus program to scan my Android device?

text: I have been researching anti-virus apps and before choosing one I was wondering if I could get the same detection by using my Windows anti-virus. I realize that an app will provide real-time protection, but aside from that, is there any difference in virus detection?


title: My device is grayed out on Google Play website

text: Recently I had some trouble with google play app - first, I was getting "connection error" when using wifi. I cleared the app chache, uninstalled updates and after I played with it a bit more, it completely stopped woking giving me the "connection error" also on 3G. I erased my device and installed CyanogenMod 10.1. Now the Google Play app woks great but when I go to Google Play website, my device seems to be out of sync - it is grayed out and the list of apps installed is out of date. How to fix this? Any ideas?


title: What does "Voice Command" "Unexpected server error occurred. Please try again." mean?

text: When I restart my Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100), I get an error message: > Voice Command > > An unexpected server error occurred. Please try again. > > [OK] This started ever since I download the trial version of (redacted) earlier tonight, but its still happening even after I uninstalled it. I've not accepted the Voice Command agreement. Whenever I accidentally activate it by pressing the home key the wrong way, I select `Decline`. What does this error message actually mean?


title: MTP file transfer: request to proceed, because "device can't play this" - how to fix permanent?

text: I have Nexus 7 and often copy vide to see on it, but every time windows asks for proceed with reason "device can't play this file format". Supported file formats is declared by media device, but when I copied video, I can play with standard player and with 3rd party. How permanently fix this?


title: How to upgrade Android 2 to 3 or 4 on GT-I9000?

text: All is in the title. I have got a GT-I9000 (samsung galaxy S) and I do not understand why I cannot upgrade the android version ? Why an android version is linked to a specific phone ?


title: Android Emulator using Hardware Keyboard has no "Umlauts"

text: I have the latest ADT installed and when I start the emulator I am not able to type, for example, German umlauts. I have tried to change the settings in android to German keyboard layout but that didn't change anything. I guess I have to configure this via AVD properties somehow, but so far I have not found a resource that explained what has to be configured where. The configured AVD is defined as Nexus One with Android 4.2 Any idea, guys?


title: Prevent update prompt

text: Is there a way _without_ rooting to prevent galaxy nexus devices from prompting that there is an update available. We have several devices at work that we would like to keep on a particular android version for development reasons and it is somewhat of an annoyance being informed repeatedly of the same update.


title: GPS problem on Samsung Galaxy Ace 2

text: I've written an app that relies heavily on GPS. It works fine on HTC and other manufacturers apart from Samsung. Does Samsung or more particularly the Ace 2 have a known problem with GPS lock? It works fine on my HTC One X and takes around 5 secs to get a lock whereas on the Samsung can sometimes take a minute or so if it gets a lock at all, which when the app is rolled out this time span is unacceptable. My company is to recommend 500 phones to the companies which the app is to be rolled out to, so it's very important that we distinguish whether it's a software or a hardware problem. I've found this thread on StackOverflow which points to a possible problem but the thread is 2years old. Samsung problem Does anyone know of a problem with Samsung? Thanks in advance