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If I root the device can I upgrade to Froyo without waiting for the operator's release?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S and am currently waiting ~~indefinitely~~ for the operator to ~~pull its finger out and~~ release its ~~bloated~~ edition of Froyo. If I root the device using the instructions here, will that enable me to ugrade to Froyo over Kies or will I have to upgrade through some other method?
59960
Trouble with certificates
I have a _Samsung Galaxy_ tablet model _GT-P3110_. I keep getting a message on my tablet each time I go to my Hotmail and Outlook email that there is a problem with the security certificate for these sites. All the reading I'm doing so far would indicate that it might be a fault with my tablet. I have already lost acce...
59961
How do I tether rooted phone to non-rooted tablet?
I just received an Irola DX752 (Jellybean 4.2) as a gift. I currently use a rooted Optimus Zip with Barnacle for wifi tethering. My tablet doesn't recognize the ad hoc connection. Wifi works good with router, but not with any tethering app I've found. How can tether my tablet without rooting it?
59963
Updated Galaxy Note 8 to 4.2.2: can't pair with Bluetooth devices afterwards
With the previous version, 4.1.2, no problem to discover and pair with my Bluetooth speakers. However, after 4.2.2 upgrade, the Note 8 cannot find them when scanning. My phone, a Galaxy S4,(version 4.3), can however discover my Note and the speakers. Note that the "multi-window" option was also greyed out after the upg...
59965
How to automatic alarm birthdays contacts
I have listed mostly of my contacts with with the birthday dates and I con regularly view it in my google-calendar widget, but I have no idea on how to get a snooze on that day. I use a fantastic Nexus4 (LG e 960) with android 4.4.2 (kitkat)
30369
How to import GPS coordinates track for using offline
I have a map (GPS coordinates) of a route. The coordinates are in TRK,GPX,KMZ,PLT formats. During my trip I will not have internet connection, so I can't upload the map too GoogleMaps and use it. Is there an application that will allow me to use the map offline?
59968
Confusion about photo-backups Android 4.4
I have a Nexus 5 with Android 4.4.2, but I am confused as to where photos get backed up. First of all, in the Photos app (which is actually part of Google+), there is an option to set up Auto Backup. Now, in the settings under your Google-account syncing there is also an option to sync Google+ Photos. What is the diffe...
30364
Dropbox export folder to SD card?
Is it possible to download a folder (or at least download multiple files at once) from Dropbox to SD card? I do not seem to have the export option when selecting folders ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/yjB2f.png) Note the "Share" option doesn't have save to SD either.
30363
How to enable voice-activation of S Voice when in car?
I am only interested in using **S Voice** with voice activation (i.e. "Hi Galaxy!") when driving. Is there any way to activate **S Voice** when I plug my **Samsung Galaxy S3** into my car's charger?
30362
Airdroid modifies timestamps of copied files
MTP does not work in Ubuntu so I am using Airdroid to copy photos off my phone (Galaxy Nexus) to my computer (Ubuntu 12.04). My problem is that the files downloaded via Airdroid all have modification date of when I transferred them. I want the files to keep the timestamps they have on the phone (which is the date and t...
4185
Has HTC Sync 3 dropped support for Windows 7 Contacts?
I've got an HTC Desire and since I got it, I've been synchronising the contacts on my phone with the "Contacts" folder in Windows 7 using HTC Sync 2.something I noticed HTC Sync 3 was available, so I uninstalled version 2 and installed version 3, but it only seems to support syncing with contacts in Outlook or Outlook ...
4186
Why doesn't my screen lock work (HTC Wildfire)?
I have a HTC Wildfire with android 2.2 (I can't remember if this problem started right before or right after upgrading to 2.2, but the upgrade was done recently and so was the first time I got this problem). Sometimes (and it seems completely random) the screen lock function never works. When pressing the power button ...
34194
Sync problem with Google account
I erased all my contacts in my Samsung S i9000 to import all of them from Google. Sync has downloaded only around a half of 4500 contacts. Over and over syncing to get the rest of them I get an error 'Sync is currently experiencing problems...'. Sync Gmail and Sync Calendar work well.
34197
How to change privacy level of a Facebook post?
I'm using the official Facebook app and I've used it to update my status. Inadvertently, I made this status update public. Is there any way within the app, or the Facebook mobile website to change the permissions of a post to friends-only or a specific friends list? The only way I can find of doing it is to either use ...
34191
Is it possible to detect a keyboard paddle press plugged in the headphone/microphone port?
I know that some devices headphone ports (maybe all of them? any reference here would be good) have 3 channels, for stereo sound and microphone. So I was wondering if it's possible to detect something like this pedal on these devices. If it's possible, using the audio recorder would be enough? I'm studying possibilitie...
34193
Android clearing recent applications list
After exiting the applications on my Galaxy nexus, they appear on the recent applications list. Do they still use CPU/battery? Do I have to remove them from recent applications list in order to save battery?
67321
gmail account recovery with android phone
Say I have attached my android phone to a gmail account and specify that phone for account recovery. If I am locked out of the gmail account, will I be able to operate the phone sufficiently to receive the confirmation signal from google, even though its link to google is severed?
67320
Android Droid 1 only partially recognizes SD
My Motorola Droid began experiencing a weird quirk where when booted it recognizes the SD card, but only once. After that some applications complain that there is no SD card inserted and persist until rebooting again. For example, I can take a picture, but any attempt to take another picture results in a warning that a...
82483
why is my ip showing up different than the ip in android phone menu?
Why is my IP address showing up different than the IP in my phones menu? I went to an IP lookup site and it automatically detects your IP address but what came up is different than that of the IP in my phones menu.
67328
Cannot install separate user account profiles on Fusion tablet running Android 4.4.2
We have a Samsung Chromebook and a Nexus 7 in the house that both allow us to set-up distinct different user accounts on them which we find most useful. We have just acquired a new non-brandname tablet (Fusion) running 4.4.2 KitKat, and it will not allow us to set-up separate accounts as we have been able to on other A...
66056
How to remove a Gapp after installing it?
I just flashed the CM 11 nightly build on my S2. I have also installed the Gapps from the source provided by CM website. Now it has brought me many unwanted apps to my phone. I would like to remove apps like Hangouts, Gmail, Play Books. Kindly suggest me some methods.... Thanks a ton in advance. KS.Rajkumar
66052
How to avoid Titanium Backup's 50 backup limit?
In the Pro version I can extend backup history from 1 to 50, but it is not enough. What should I do?
66050
Direct file access on tablet from LAN, as opposed to having to download files first
I am attempting to construct a LAN/WLAN to which computers, smartphones and tablet are connected. I would like to be able to access all these devices from from any device via some file manager and open these files locally 'on the fly' as opposed to having to download the files completely before I can open them. I have ...
66051
Corrupted data - Can't restore Whatsapp chat history
When I try to recover my Whatsapp messages on my new phone after I have copied the Whatsapp folder from my old phone to the SDcard, it suddenly crashes after 10 seconds: " **Whatsapp has stopped working** " I looked into the System Log to find some clues about this crash. It looks like it has something to do with SQLit...
66058
WiFi icon stays orange when using proxy
I recently setup a proxy within my home. All my machines and devices (PC and android)can connect to the internet through the proxy. I'm using my tablet now to do so. The one issue I've seen is that the WiFi icon stays orange (I'm on kitkat, so it would be the same as white people on an earlier version). This seems to a...
66059
Samsung Galaxy GT-s7562 rooting using (Arch)linux
I have a Samsung Galaxy Trend II Duos (GT-S7562) bought from China.(I live in Ireland) Hence, I am not able to access any google services through apps (no access to Play Store, Google based apps). I guess I have to root my phone and maybe install a custom ROM. However, I see that most of the guides on websites are for ...
23231
How can I re-enable my keyguard?
When I first got my Droid Bionic, if I pressed the power button on the top it would lock the screen; pressing it again would display the keyguard, requiring me to slide to unlock. I had it configured so that if I pressed the power button in less than 5 minutes from the time the screen went off, I got the keygoard and t...
33714
Installing downloaded apks from external site
I have just downloaded APK files of a software from a website to my laptop. My question is if I install this on my phone, will it be installed in the phone memory or in the SD card memory? I couldn't find any related question, so asking here.
23234
Call waiting beeps
My phone is the HTC Desire S. I have call waiting enabled. On the original HTC firmware I got bundled with the phone, this meant that when another call was coming through I heard a double-beep twice in the background, and then it stopped. Now that I have installed CyanogenMod 7, I'm getting that double-beep continuing ...
35679
Is it possible to show ongoing notifications under regular notifications?
On my Galaxy S3 (4.0.4) when I drag the notifications bar down to see the list of the notifications, the ongoing ones (e.g. wifi) are always on the top and the regular ones (e.g. gmail) are the at the bottom. That seems reversed. It means to see a recent notification that just beeped a user has to drag the bar down and...
45296
Is there anyway to increase the bass in Jelly Bean?
I know the iphone had a similar feature built in. I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S4 with Android version 4.2.2
3906
Is there a UK English dictionary for the Swype keyboard?
I've just signed up for Swype beta but there's no option I can see for an UK English keyboard, which means I get incorrect :¬) spellings for 'colour', 'neighbour', 'favourite' etc. Anyone know if there's a custom UK dictionary available or some other workaround? **Edit:** I've just bulk added 320 UK spellings compile...
3908
receive/make calls on my pc via my android phone
is it possible to receive / make calls on my pc via my android phone. if so how? i have been searching the internet for a while now to find a solution for this. I have a rooted HTC Desire and i live in Denmark if that changes anything.
69285
How can I delete AVG Antivirus on my Xperia Z1?
I have installed AVG Antivirus Free Edition, but when I go to setting to delete it I can't do it, neither the data, only I can delete the cache. If I go to google play and to AVG Free edition there are 2 options: open and disable. If I select disable appear "This aplications is a administrator of dispositives and you n...
69282
Put six quick-toggles in Note 3 menu
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The 'slide down menu' [1] can be configured with 'quick-toggles' [1] at the top. A maximum of **five** 'quick-toggles' can be displayed at any one time, with the remainder of configured 'quick-toggles' available by sliding the 'quick-toggles' control to the left. My particular use case i...
20117
Can I disable the camera sound in the new ICS camera app (in silent mode)?
Android got a brand new camera app with ICS. The old camera app from previous android versions didn't play a sound when the phone is in silent mode, the new one does. Obviously this can be somewhat anoying in some situations. Can this sound be muted? _Note: I'm asking for an answer that **doesn't require a rooted devic...
35247
Changing menu button positions
After my Samsung Tab 2 7.0 got upgraded to 4.1.1 the main buttons changed place. `Back` used to be to the far left, now it's the second to the right, for example. This is amazingly annoying. When it was new I did find some way to change these things, so I could get rid of the annoying `Screenshot` button that was insta...
50147
Can't access internet through wirtual hotspot
I have rooted phone with Android 4.0 and laptop with Windows 8. I have made wirtual hotspot with: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow name=** key=** netsh wlan start hostednetwork Than I shared my default connection to newly created, phone have found this network, but couldn't connect to it (...
50146
Closely monitoring charging (with bike charger)
I bought a bike charger for my Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro sk17i . When I cycle, the phone says that it is being charged, but apparently it is not because the battery percentage doesn't increase. It is hard to find out anything with the built in battery utility. Is there any way to monitor charging more closely, such...
50140
How to display balloon counter over application launcher icon?
Is there a way display a "balloon counter" notification on top of an application launcher icon (like iOS)? ![screen shot of a sample notification](http://i.stack.imgur.com/tkGiT.jpg)
66795
Does rooting (but no custom roms) trigger knox's void warranty
Does it make Knox's "void warranty" = 0x1
50149
How to disable backlight buttons in MTK 6577 phone?
I want to get in control of the backlight for my phone buttons (It is a Runbo X5, MTK6577 based). According to some tutorials I found, I should edit the content of this file: > /sys/class/leds/button-backlight that is actually a link to this one: > /sys/devices/platform/leds-mt65xx/leds/button-backlight/brightness I "c...
35249
How to flash stock ROM .DZ file on a semi-bricked LG Android phone?
Is it possible to flash a .DZ stock ROM on a LG Android phone (Doubleplay / C729 / Flip II) that doesn't fully load (T-Mobile logo repeats itself)? If yes, how exactly? Details: 1. Recovery mode has no options, it only displays an unpacking icon for a few seconds. 2. USB debugging is not enabled. 3. USB connectio...
55514
Message Sender in Lock Screen only Saying 'Message"
Hi i have just changed over to a Galaxy S4 from an iphone5 and it is really frustrating me when i get a text message it shows on the lock screen but all it says is "Message" and not who its from. The 'preview message' option doesnt change it, is there any way of having this switched on? a widget maybe? Thanks in advanc...
55517
HTC ONE - USB No longer recognized (but is charging)
I have a HTC ONE Google Edition on 4.3. I was in the middle of transferring some files to my phone over USB when Windows 8 locked up and stopped responding. Once I re-plugged my phone into the computer, the battery indicator is charging, but the USB connection never happens. I've rebooted both the PC and the Phone. I f...
55516
I can no longer write to /emulated/0 without root or system access
I have a Sprint Galaxy Note 3. I've rooted with CF Auto Root, flashed TWRP, flashed Jellybomb, and then restored back to stock from a nandroid backup. I'm not sure when it started, but it appears that I can't write to sdcard0 or Emulated/0 without root or system permissions. For example, I can use Astro to create a new...
32730
What the difference between miracast and DLNA?
can anyone tell me the difference between DLNA and Miracast, especially the technologies underneath? Thanks!
32731
Auto-delete certain file extensions on my phone?
How do I make my phone automatically delete certain file extensions? I'm on ICS, rooted. For example, after connecting my phone to my mac, it will leave a .trashes file and other "." folders on my SD card. I want to make it so that the phone checks regularly and removes those extensions that I define. Another use case ...
50322
not able to import contacts from sdcard in cyanogenmod 10.1.1
I have just installed cyanogenmod 10.1.2 My problem is that whenever I try to import contacts from external card (using the build in import/export functionality of contacts), I get an error saying "The SD card couldn't be scanned. (Reason: I/O error)" I am not able to move applications on exter...
77468
Can't capture headset button
I got a new Z2 yesterday and I've discovered that when I press button on my headset (got 1 button there) it increases the volume. I want it to do more that that so I tried all different apps available but none can even capture the key. I tried uninstalling them all and the try one at a time but no dice. Any ideas?
43821
data/log folder causes "internal storage has run out of space" message
So all of a sudden I'm seeing the dreaded "storage space running out" message. I'm running the nightlies of cyanogemod 10 on galaxy s2. I looked into the storage manager and the numbers didn't add up. Couldn't find any app that shows you content of internal storage (they all work on the SD), so I used the terminal emul...
43827
MMS not working on CM9 ROM
I have an LG Optimus V (Virgin Mobile) running CyanogenMod 9. The ROM I am using is located here: https://sites.google.com/site/bobzhomeroms/vm670ics According to his ChangeLog, MMS should be working, but in reality it's not. Some Google searching told me that my APN might be the problem. I dumped the APN XML file from...
43829
How to use an USB 3G modem data connection with an Android phone (Galaxy Nexus)?
I own a Galaxy Nexus phone and i'd like to know if there is a way i can use an USB dongle to provide it with an Internet connection. I imagine I will need some kind of adapter (and some Google searches suggested an USB OTG cable). I'd like to know if the stock OS supports this (i have Android 4.2.2 currently) and if I'...
56485
Sprint Galaxy Tab 3 won't connect to internal wifi
I have a Sprint Galaxy tab 3 through work. I'm using it to test our software, part of what I need to to is connect to our internal network wifi, and for some reason it says that the internet isn't available, and wont connect. Last night It kept throwing an "unstable connection error", but it connected. Won't do anythin...
5068
What's that little button with the squares called?
On my Motorola, it has four squares and the top-left square is solid. I'm not sure if all Android phones have it. "Home", "back", and "search" all seem pretty straightforward. Does it have a specific name or is it just "menu"? (can you tell I'm new to Android?)
38550
None of the apps installed on my SD card work anymore
The apps worked this morning for a bit, then I plugged my phone in to charger and grabbed it right before I left for work. When I was checking it on the way to work, most if not all of my apps, said 'Application is not installed on your phone'. I've tried restarting many times and un-mounting and mounting the SD card a...
38555
I can't use my Google Account password to bypass the lock screen
On my CM9 / ICS 4.0 phone, if I incorrectly enter the drawn pattern five times in a row, it locks itself for 30 seconds. I can't enter any more passwords, but I can click a "forgot my password" button and enter my Google Account password. On my rooted 4.0.3 tablet running a custom ROM, my lock screen is set with a nume...
38557
Missing Google Apps after 4.1.2 was built in Nexus S
I built Android 4.1.2 from source for my Nexus S using these instructions. Later I found that there are no Google Apps on the phone and so I cannot set up my Google account or use the Play Store or Google Maps. I tried to download the Google Apps from here and installed them from the SD card but nothing happened. How c...
70163
Can I restore folder in root directory? soft bricked phone
the quick back story is that I deleted a folder called custpack in root directory of my phone. Now the phone will not boot. I can only access android stock recovery (android system recovery 3e) I can detect the phone when I type the command adb devices. command like adb usb, adb pull or adb push keeps giving me a messa...
70165
stock email: activesync/exchange: selecting which folders to sync
I have two devices getting email from the same exchange activesync server. same account. One is an old 2.3.3 nexus, another is a samsung tablet with 4.1 (or newer, not 100% sure now.. it may be 4.2) on the server i have lots of folders, in the following setting: - drafts - outbox - sent - ...
70164
How can I set the correct SELinux / SEAndroid policy for an App?
I am using the free `SSHelper` SSH server on my phone to get SSH access. However, the application is not behaving correctly under `SELinux` when set to `Enforcing` mode, but seem to be OK when using `Permissive` mode. This is not surprising as it was developed under _CyanogenMod_ , making the author unaware of these is...
70169
How do I edit a photo to fix blemishes?
I need to take off some imperfection when I click on a part of the image, like remove a stain. I need to grab the pixels around the click and fix a flaw. How can I do that? Thank you.
36291
Is Android a 32-bit or 64-bit OS?
The title is pretty much self-explanatory: is Android a 32- or 64- bit OS? I assume that it is one or another and not both, as that would force both 32- and 64-bit binaries to be hosted on Google Play. I know that this is a simple question, and that other people have been asking it, but for the life of me I have not be...
36290
What is the installation size of a clean build of 4.2?
This is a pretty simple question, but one that I have not been able to find the answer to. How much disk/storage space does an installation of Jelly Bean (bonus points for other versions) take up? I am not looking for a super- accurate answer, as installation size varies from device to device, but more of a ballpark an...
36293
How can I get Facebook and Google contacts to sync in 4.2?
In the People app (i.e. Google Contacts), the "Accounts" area has an option for adding Facebook contacts, which I've checked. In `Settings->Accounts->Faceboo`k, I've checked "Sync Contacts," yet it doesn't look like my Facebook contacts are being synced. I have the Facebook app installed and logged in. Is there somethi...
36292
Why Angry Birds App doesn't load / open?
I have a Prestigio Multipad PMP3370B and for some reason I can not play the Angry Birds app on it. I have downloaded the app from the Google Play Store but when I try to play it the screen goes blank for approx 3-4 seconds, as if the game was loading but then it just returns to the home screen of my device. I have unin...
5394
Samsung Galaxy 3 Questions
I plan to buy a Samsung Galaxy 3. Here are my questions: 1. Does the Galaxy 3 have a front-facing camera? 2. How is the main camera (in terms of clarity)? 3. Can the browser support multiple windows?
36125
searching emails in s3
I want to search for old emails/senders/subjects etc. in my samsung galaxy s3 email app. There doesn't seem to be a search function. Any ideas how to do this, or alternative mail apps which you can recommend? Thanks
63788
Wifi and Google Play access after factory reset for off contract Sprint HTC Evo 4G
I no longer use my old HTC Evo 4G I got from Sprint. I want to give it to my toddler so he can play games. Currently, since it is off contract it can't access the mobile network but it still can access WiFi. If I do a factory reset on the phone will it still be able to have WiFi access? Will I still be able to access t...
36123
Performing a Factory Reset a woo tablet
I'm trying to perform a factory reset on a locked tablet, because of too many incorrect password attempts. I found these instructions. But now all I see is a droid lying down with a red warning sign on its stomach. When I press the volume down, nothing happens. There is no menu either.
36122
How to mount my Galaxy Nexus storage under Debian?
I can't copy anything to my Galaxy Nexus right now. I've installed `mtpfs 0.9-3` and tried to mount the storage of my Galaxy Nexus with `mtpfs -o allow_other /media/phone`. When I try to change to the mount point now, the whole terminal instance hangs, unless I kill `mtpfs`. Sometimes I get `cannot access phone: Softwa...
36120
Stuck at Turning WiFi on
I've a Vonino Luna 70C tab with Android Ice Cream 4.0.4. Today, while watching an YouTube video, my WiFi connection went down all of the sudden. After restarting the tablet, I couldn't turn WiFi on anymore: the status button was going from "On" to "Off" all by itself and the message was stuck at "Turning WiFi on...". I...
36129
How can I enter download mode on LG Doubleplay?
How can I enter download mode on LG Doubleplay (C729)? None of the regular key combinations seem to work, not even 'adb reboot download' - it just reboots the phone. I know that this is quite specific, but it would certainly help many LG Doubleplay users. Thanks!
14844
Kernel HTC Hero
I have an HTC Hero GSM with CyanogenMod 7.1.0 (stable). Before i had elelinux mod (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10956118) This thing is, after installing CyanogenMod i still have FlyKernel-13. Should the kernel be changed to the cyanogenmod one? (Screenshot here: http://d.pr/3Sgv ) I have some stabi...
41530
"Phone" item using 10-15% of Battery Life
I've attempted to search for other questions answering this, but keyword ambiguity is working against me. On my Galaxy Nexus, my battery drains rather quickly. Very frequently, when viewing the battery use details, the "Phone" item is the second-largest battery use after Screen. Items such as Cell Standby use much less...
41531
Backup using ADB without root or usb debugging
I have a `Nexus S` (on android 4, not rooted) device who's not able to boot. It opens and get stucks to the X screen. I can only access the recovery mode. I tried to backup data via ADB, but the phone haven't activate USB debugging so I can't connect ADB backup (and it won't show in `adb devices`). I can only get signa...
41537
Can I open a photo in a text message without using my data?
I got a Motorola Razr-V phone and received a text with an attached photo. Is it possible to open using Wi-Fi,not my phone data?
39601
How do I remove stuck notification?
I have a notification from the TED app that refuses to go away. I tried clearing app data and rebooting and it didn't go away. I tried uninstalling and rebooting and it didn't go away. Is factory reset my only other option now? I'm using a nexus-7 running stock build JOP40D (4.2.1). The device is not rooted.
39607
How to get an alarm / warning when it starts to rain
How can I be alerted if the weather changes? For example, if it starts raining, I will receive an alarm / warning? This would obviously be based on some local weather feed, rather than actually detecting rain. It would be useful because sometimes I have windows open for drying clothes and stuff, and from the room I am ...
39606
Files with names with unicode characters get corrupted in SD Card
When mounting my SD Card on my galaxy SIII files and folders in the card with characters that aren't in the ASCII range get corrupted. This happens by simply selecting 'Unmount card' in the Storage settings and mounting back. No need to physically remove the card and putting it back in. Turning the phone off and back o...
33065
Recovering deleted xml-file on old HTC wildfire
> **Possible Duplicate:** > Recover deleted content from userdata partition? Before changing my phone i made a back up on my old HTC Wildfire, using SMS Backup & Restore. The program made a xml-file of the text messages. Unfortunately i forgot to copy the the file before resetting the phone and thus deleting all con...
7156
How do I know what radio firmware I'm running?
I'm gearing up to mod my phone and reading the Cyanogenmod Installation Support Line which is helpful-ish right up until step 1.3, "1.3 Radio ...aka Which EBI am I?" They refer you to a post that makes almost no sense to me and which seems to be pretty damn important. I can't tell from it where I would look to see whic...
7154
Can I backup my APN settings?
Where are my Access Point Names stored in the file system? Can I back them up via `adb shell`? My phone is unlocked (AT&T Contract. _Le sigh_.) and I'm inching towards modding it but I want to be sure I've got my APN settings.
7150
G1 Misbehaving -- can I (should I?) reinstall donut?
I have an unlocked G1 (b/c I am stuck with an AT&T contract) that recently started to do a lot of weird things all at once. Most notably, it rings but does not show the caller or allow me to pickup. The home key no longer does anything, and when I hold down the power key I see only the "power off" option -- no airline ...
37654
ZTE V9 light ftm startup error
My ZTE v9 light tablet won't go past the 'android' loading screen and go to the main menu. I think it happened when I didn't install an application the correct way and everything started crashing. Now it can't even boot. What should I do now?
37652
Clearing a SIM Card
After doing a factory reset on my phone, I reinserted the SIM card into the phone and I got a message suggesting that I import settings, messages, and contacts from my SIM card to my phone. I know how to delete messages and contacts on the SIM card after importing them to the phone. My question is, how do I delete the ...
18756
Does SuperOneClick flash a kernel?
Does SuperOneClick need to flash a kernel to the phone to root it, thus incrementing the custom kernel counter in the Samsung Galaxy S2?
33570
How can I save taken photos and recorded videos out of DCIM folder?
How to save taken photos and recorded videos out of DCIM folder, in custom locations? Or, is it ever possible to DCIM separate photos and videos into different subfolders? In my phone, a Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman, there's a folder 100ANDRO within DCIM storing all of videos and pictures together. I would like, for...
18758
Phone stops using 3G when Wifi hotspot nearby
I have a HTC Desire with the latest legit firmware. I have Wifi and 3G enabled, and it's usually fine; at home it connects to my (WPA2 protected) router, and when I go outside it switches to 3G. But sometimes, as I pass other Wifi hotspots it stops using 3G so I lose data. I've disabled the 'tell me about open wifi' op...
18759
Is my battery faulty
I've had my HTC Desire (latest legit firmware) for 18 months or so, and I believe this problem has existed for a while but it getting worse. It might just be time for a new battery but in case there's something I can do to fix it I'll explain. I charge the phone overnight, everynight. If I use it for surfing/texting on...
71780
nexus 5 camera display
How can I change the view on my camera so that the image I'm looking at is fully displayed on the screen? At the moment there is grey padding at the bottom with the camera icon I press to take a photo.
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Share text via HTTP request
I'd like to add an item in the system "Share" menu that sends links and other small text via HTTP POST requests. On my PC i'm using curl + a shellscript.
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The battery of my Galaxy S 2 is draining very quickly...including on plane mode
I just got a Galaxy S II which I upgraded to ICS. I really struggle with the battery life. I have been looking around a lot on the forums explaining how to save my precious battery. I have done quite a lot of testing, disabled all energy consuming widgets ... still I cannot get 10 hours of battery life (best case scena...
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TTS Accessibility for Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Messages
This applies to Android users in the USA. Has anyone received a CMAS message (used for tornado warnings, etc.) with a TTS accessibility solution (i.e. Google Talkback, etc) enabled? * Any recommendations based on positive, real-world experience, for a setup that would read the message at the time it is received? (And...
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How to resolve that both Wifi Hotspot and USB Tethering need reboot to work?
I am using a Huawei Honor Device running the official Ice Cream Sandwich. I use the wifi tethering quite often to get my notebook online, and realized following behavior: * I am connected to Wifi. Everything works fine. * After a random while, between 15 minutes or 4 hours, the Internet connection times out on my n...
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I want Android to remember my currently playing song and playlist
I am currently using the stock `Music Player` for my phone. Whenever I pause a song, leave the app, and go back to the app, it _sometimes_ goes back to my "All" songs view, not remembering what I was currently playing. It appears that this behavior depends on whether or not the App was closed. For instance, if the app ...
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Is there any Android phone that can wake up for alarms even when the battery has died?
My old Nokia N95 used to wake up for alarms even when the battery had died. Is there any current Android smartphone that can do this?
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Unlocking an Xperia X10
I have bought a used Xperia X10 for development. It is locked to a network provider, and I need to unlock it. It does not show an option for a passcode or unlock code. Is there any other way to unlock the phone?
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How to force YouTube videos to open in streaming media player instead of default YouTube app?
I am using HTC Explorer phone, running Android 2.3.5. I use Opera mini and Opera mobile to browse. Whenever I click any YouTube video in the browser to play, automatically the YouTube app opens and starts loading the video but I have a slow connection so I want videos to be played in streaming media player. For any oth...
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Market / catalog for free non-ad apps?
Is there a market or catalog dedicated to apps (open source or not) that are free and don't contain ads? I find them hard to search for on the standard markets. Please note: I'm not looking for a way to block ads in apps, or some other way to circumvent ads that the app developer wants to show. I'm looking for free app...