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Why the battery drain while plugged in doing nothing? (omap2_mcspi)
I usually leave my phone plugged in to the wall charger at night. This morning, to my surprise, the battery was not charged. According to the System Panel app, System Processes were taking almost 10% of CPU during the entire night. The biggest consumer was omap2_mcspi, taking nearly 15 minutes of CPU time, followed by ...
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Why is there Messenger icon in App drawer?
I have Google Plus app installed on my HTC One X. In the App drawer it shows icons for Google+ and Messenger. Both these belong to same Google+ app. The Messenger icon opens up Google+ app with message displayed `Update to Hangouts. Go to the app` and I have Hangouts installed. The Messenger app icon looks like this: !...
47700
Problem restoring my .ab backup file
I know this might be duplicate but I couldn't find any relevant solution myself. Today I tried to be adventurous and install Ubuntu Touch on my Nexus 7 and it was a failure. As a safety measure I backed up my device's data using the following command on a Windows 7 OS: adb backup all -f ./nexus.ab -shared...
47706
Update to Android 4.2 disappeared after factory reset
My Galaxy SII recently updated to Android 4.2. I then had to reset to factory settings and the update has disappeared. If I search for updates, a message comes up saying the latest updates have already been installed. Can I get this back somehow??
28908
Facebook message notification
Is there away to make my phone stop beeping when I get a Facebook message if I'm already on Facebook on a different computer?
47704
Galaxy Nexus 6:30 minutes to copy 128MB over WiFi, is it normal?
I use the Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250 and the WiFi is very slow, I copied a video (128MB) from my computer and it completed in 6:30 minutes, is that normal? It seems slower than over 3G. I used ES File Explorer to copy and I was logged in with the Windows User/pass.
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File servers for Android?
Do any good file servers exist for Android that do not require root? Ideally, it'd be nice to just be able to have an SMB share, but the only app I was able to find for this (Samba Filesharing) requires root. I'm currently using FTPDroid, but it's pretty slow (I'm getting about 200 KB/s downloads on my n600 wifi). Are ...
28902
How to export bookmarks from default android browser?
I am using LG P500 phone, running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). I want to export bookmarks from default browser of my android phone. Can any one suggest me how to do that? I have checked settings of default browser but no clue..
28903
How did I get my Nexus 7 homescreen into landscape?
I was playing around on my Nexus 7 today and somehow ended up in a landscape version of the homescreen. I haven't downloaded any apps that mess with it like Ultimate Rotation Control, or rooted it or anything. Somehow though, it was in landscape and I thought it looked pretty cool. As soon as I switched into a differen...
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Do I need an SD card to add apps to an Advent Amico Android Tablet?
The **Advent Amico Android Tablet PC arrives without an SD card** , and has 487Mb of internal ROM available. Plenty for a few apps surely? There is **no Android marketplace** or alternative marketplace app visible on the tablet to get new apps from. The nearest thing is **PK Manager**. That offers an option to install ...
82104
Problem rooting Xperia E Dual
I am following the below post to root my Xperia E Dual. > How To Root Xperia E! Latest Update! (Locked Bootloader)*LINKS UPDATED* NOOB > GUIDE! In step 4 to install Framaroot APK we need to Check the option "Unknown sources" and "Usb dubugging" (in Developer options) But when I am turning on the Developer option Flasht...
82105
Are there some ways to make option in Bluetooth Profiles settings enabled by default?
I use this Bluetooth barcode scanner. But I have one annoying problem with it: each time my scanner goes out the Bluetooth access region or after 5-10 minutes of idle, I have to mark "Input device" checkbox in Profiles section each time after reconnecting. Are there some ways to make it marked always? ![enter image des...
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adb connection problem on Kubuntu 13.04 x64
I'm facing a problem with ABD connection under Kubuntu 13.04 x64. Every time I try to push/pull/shell ls the adb disconnects from device. I tried the following solutions: 1. Added device ID into .android/adb_usb.ini but nothing helped 2. Added new udev rule and also nothing helped 3. Flashed the ROM and nothing h...
82108
Getting LG G3 as an Emulator for Android Studios
How would I go about getting my LG G3 connected to Android Studios, so that I can use it instead of the Android Emulator? Thanks!
82109
Every time my tablet restarts it resets itself to factory settings
I bought a pendopad from Coles about 4 months ago but now it has been having a problem. The tablet would not turn on (froze at logo) so I rebooted it into recovery mode and selected factory reset (I figured it was ok since I had just made a backup) and as expected it asked me to setup the tablet again but now every tim...
6919
How can I unroot OG Droid Gingerbread to latest stock firmware
I want to unroot my Motorola Droid from CyanogenMod 7 RC (Gingerbread 2.3.3) to the latest version of stock Froyo. I've been told there's some complications that can happen because of the new file system used (ext4 instead of yaffs). Are there any instructions on the internet on how to do this? Reading all these unroot...
50819
Not getting current location even if Location Services are enabled
Device: Samsung mobile phone Android: 4.0.3 My Location Services are enabled, but I am not getting the current location. When I restart the phone, it works. What could be the problem here?
50814
Why does TitaniumBackup not allow me to restore apps after upgrading to 4.3?
After upgrading to 4.3 from a previous version (in my case 4.2), TitaniumBackup might exhibit a behavior where restoring apps does not work and the process just freezes on some devices, in this case a Galaxy Nexus phone. It seems that restoring app settings might work, but when restoring the actual apps this triggers t...
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HTC HD2 Can't start certain App from SD with CyanogenMod Gingerbread 2.3.3
I've installed BOYPPC-SHIFTPDA DESIRE HD V7 & GINGER 2.3.3_V9 (NAND [DAF]Clean) on HTC HD2, everything is fine except I can't run some app (almost all app large than 1Mb) from SD (eg. Angry Birds from Market). I can run the app if it is installed on the phone memory, and I can install or move the app to SD, but when I ...
7725
How do permissions work in the Android Market?
I've been told that the permissions for an app are there to inform me the types of things the app has permission to do. If this is right, can a developer 'forget' a permission and get away with using something anyway. I'm just curious for the security of my device. I know that Google does not police it's market as stri...
50811
For pre-Android 4.3, if a tablet (or any device) has root, will all its user accounts have root access?
This question is for Android 4.2 and below. If a tablet (or any applicable Android device) has root, will all user accounts have root access? Will the SuperUser app also be installed for all users? Also, would it be possible to disable root access for one of those users? _I no longer have a tablet, so I can't confirm t...
50810
Can the administrator on a Nexus 7 unlock a secondary user's password?
I've forgotten my password for the family's shared Nexus 7. We assumed that the primary user would be able to access my settings and reset the p/w for me, but it appears not. I would prefer not to have to delete my account, and then recreate it, because I don't want to lose the various apps I've installed, and – frankl...
19218
Is there a way to lower GPU load from Ice Cream Sandwich?
I have seen some mentions (including here on Android SE) that Ice Cream Sandwich may not necessarily run optimally (e.g. will be slow/lag) on devices with slower/older GPUs. I assume that's due to GUI elements in the 4.0 being more graphics intensive, same way Windows XP had more graphics intensive GUI as well as Vista...
13746
Save default installed sounds on Original Droid
I have an original Motorola Droid. Is there a way I can save all the original pre-installed sounds/ringtones?
13745
Will encrypting my Droid X2's SD card make me lose the ability to view files on it from my PC?
I recently purchased my first smartphone, a Droid X2. I was listening to the radio and heard security advice about protecting data on smartphones. It specifically said you should install antivirus software, password protect and encrypt your data on the smartphone. Under Settings & Security it has the option for Data En...
13743
Why do I have less internal storage space after moving Google+ to my SD card?
I'm having a puzzling problem. I was pleased to see that the latest version of Google+ now supports being moved to the SD card. However, I just installed it on my HTC Desire and, having moved it to the SD card, find I now have 2MB _less_ internal storage space on the phone than I did before! Since the previous version ...
81457
Can't login with Gmail App/Play Store on tablet; Username/Password OK on desktop web browser
I've spent the last 15 or 30 minutes trying to login to the Gmail app and the Play Store on an ASUS TF-101 tablet. During the same time, I've visited a desktop computer, logged out, re-entered the username and password, and logged back in just fine. Here's a cropped image after attempting to login to Play Store. I'm ce...
81451
Android calendar switching appointments to meetings
I recently got a Samsung Galaxy s4. I've set it up to sync with Outlook (via ActiveSync). Any appointment that I put in my Outlook calendar shows up as a meeting request on my phone. This creates major hassles. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
43282
Photos Look "Washed Out" when attached
I have Galaxy sIII and now when I attach photos, regardless if I do so by txt, Facebook or email, though they look wonderful on my android phone, once sent they look terrible, washed out, bland and so on. I recall dimly that when I first got the phone, I could select the size or something on those lines of those photos...
43283
Enable Picasa albums in Android gallery
I can't enable Picasa sync. I checked out this question but on the 3rd step I can't download my image. Screenshot: ![screenshot](http://i.piccy.info/i7/9bc6e2b534ce3fe80951f80259a42c8d/4-57-895/33241208/device_2013_04_08_135102.png) I've enabled all Google syncronizations and installed the G+ app. I use Android 2.3.5 a...
43287
Can't find Wifi Direct option in settings
I have Sony Live with Walkman mobile phone, Android version 4.0.4. I can't find WiFi direct option in settings. There are only mobile networks, tethering/portable hotspot and two more useless options are there.
65596
Is there a way to have 2 devices on a single Google account
My Mom has a Samsung tablet that she uses 90% of the time. I bought her a Chromebook before I knew my brother had gotten her the Samsung. She uses the tablet for quickly looking at Facebook and Gmail because she can walk around with it and the Chromebook at the table for Internet browsing because the Chromebook has a m...
65597
Widget for bluetooth connection?
Is there any way to make a shortcut for the following three-step process: 1. Select settings 2. Select bluetooth 3. Connect to the bluetooth device (a sound box) I want to connect to? I'd like to be able to have a widget on the front of my phone to make the connection in one click.
65594
Mod for Jelly Bean Nav bar on Kit Kat Tablet?
I have a Nexus 7 (2013), it is running kit kat, and I am really loving how everything I have set up in this ROM (Beanstalk 4.4.2). There is one thing I really miss and can't seem to find any information on, I would love to have the old Jelly Bean Navigation Bar/Soft Keys on the left combined with the status/notificatio...
65595
How do I read a vCard?
so someone tells me i need to call a few people. they send me a vCard called contacts.vcf. i import it. i open my phone app and start to dial, but wait...i don't know their names. How do i look up a recent vCard on my phone? How do i know who's contact i've been sent? when i navigate to a .vcf file, i can't open it. al...
65593
Phone using GPS while the screen is off
Recently I noticed that when I press the home or power button to turn my screen on, I notice that the GPS indicator is on for a split second. What is happening here? Is there something trying to use the GPS only when the phone is idle? It sounds fishy to me. Phone: Samsung galaxy s3 mini. Standard rom.
65590
Why doesn't Cyanogenmod show the update for CM11-M4 in the Cyanogen Updater?
On my phone when I do a CM update, no matter what I chose to show the update for M4 isn't available? What's going on?
43132
What reputable website can I download the Chrome APK from?
I want to install Chrome on my Kindle Fire HD. The APK file is available at third party sites but I don't know which are trustworthy. Any suggestions? (I'd love to download it from Google but don't see any download links from there).
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How to turn of Google Samsung Nexus Galaxy `3g`/`mobile data usage` warning?
After turning `data mobile usage warning` on as described here The exceeded-limit notification stay in my notification list which is very annoying. I cannot remove it - ie. I just need it to notify me then I can remove, later on if I start using and the limit exceeds again, notify me again :) If you know how to, please...
43134
I Need help unrooting my device
Device: HTC Inspire 4g. My Device was having some hardware issues, so i complained to AT&T and offered to send me a new device. I have to now return my old device but it is ROOTED. I do not want to send it back in this condition because I fear I will get caught and have to pay full price for the device. My question is ...
43135
What is this in my system tray?
Every so often, seemingly random, this notification appears in my notification bar, but not in the tray. ![That circle on the left](http://i.stack.imgur.com/gJN7E.png) The circles on the left in the notification bar. I have no clue what it's related to. There's no notification if I slide the tray down. It doesn't stay ...
2560
Do you still see ads even if your phone is offline?
An uncle of mine refuses to use the free version of Astro File Manager, because he dislikes ads. I told him to just leave his 3G off (he only uses it on demand anyway) and he shouldn't see them anyway, as my expectation was that they couldn't be downloaded. But is this really true? I tried it with Angry Birds and after...
2566
How can I replace HTC Sense?
I saw not using HTC Sense as a power-saving tip on another question, but I just wanted to know what the easiest way to replace HTC Sense is and what it requires me to do? Do I lose all my widgets too or will it mostly change the way my Home screen looks? Edit: I don't need HTC Sense to disappear completely from my phon...
11427
Find out size of all data ever downloaded
Is somehow possible to find out size of all data I ever downloaded on my HTC phone? edit:source from which I downloaded data will be also super Thanks
52505
Connecting android device with PC using HDMI (video recording)
I am android game developer, really wanted to capture nice quality video preview of my game for promotion purposes. And my question is, If I would connect by android device (Samsung Galaxy S3 or Nexus 7 tablet: using micro USB HDMI adapter with my PC, like this one for example: ![enter image description here](http://i....
52504
Lost internal storage
I am using a spice Mi 502 android phone with 4.0.4 ICS. It has a internal storage of 141 MB but 120 MBs is utilized by preinstalled apps and only 21MB free space is available. I have rooted my device and deleted some unwanted preinstalled apps from my phone using RootAppDelet app. Now, the space utilized by preinstalle...
17113
Transfer emails from Thunderbird on PC to Asus Transformer email app
is there any way how can I get my e-mail from Thunderbird on my W7 pc to Transformer? My laptop just died so I am considering Transformer, but without my mails... Syncing via GMail isnt a solution for me, because I have multiple e-mail accounts on many servers with both POP3 and IMAP.
52502
adb shell ls giving strange results
Environment: running adb in command window on Windows XP PC running adbKonnect on Nook Simple Touch (rooted; running Android 2.1) When I type adb shell ls \sys I get a list of the folders there. When I type adb shell ls \sys\module I get an error that there is no such file or direc...
17111
Why does Samsung Kies say that my device does not support software upgrading via kies?
I bought a Galaxy Ace. It initially came with: 1. Gingerbread 2.3.3 2. Build is GINGERBREAD.XWPKY, for regions France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, UK 3. Unrooted With that, let me add that I am from the Philippines. And I know that there's a 2.3.4 Asian ROM update (DXKPD) as per here: ht...
17118
Stop applications that are unnecessary
I have a Droid X and this has frustrated me since I got the phone. When I look at the currently running tasks, it seems everything is always running, which is unnecessary. I know this is a hot topic and most people say, just let it go, it isn't wasting CPU or battery (which is non-sense to a point, if the service is ru...
60410
Find what is creating folders on SD card
I got two useless folders on /sdcard/ (`baidu` and `baiduMapSDK`) and even though I delete them, they will generate automatically. How can I know which application or which process created these two folders?
60415
Video output on audio port
I've seen phone that are able to output video from standard Android audio port or jack. Given this, I am thinking of what are the possibilities of doing an android app that can output video from the standard Android audio port? I am not sure but maybe those existing Android phones have video out hardware interfaced to ...
60418
Galaxy Note 3 requiring pin for lock-screen due to e-mail account
After syncing my work email with my new Samsung phone I received an on screen notice that in order to have the account synced with my phone I was required to have a password on my lock-screen. This is very aggravating to me to constantly have to enter a pin over and over. Is there anyway to have both the email account ...
60419
Verizon HTC One still has not received update to 4.3
The 4.3 update for the Verizon HTC one rolled out in about the third week of December and I have still not received the update... I am not rooted either. Can anyone please help me solve this problem?
965
Programmable MP3 player with audio recording capability
I'm looking for a device that: 1. Is programmable like the iTouch, Android, devices. 2. I'd rather not go Apple, but the iTouch is a nice device. 3. I want a line-in jack or at least the ability to connect a real mic What I 'really' want is this: 1. I want to set it to record, put it on the table and whenever ...
960
On the android Incredible, is there any way to make a shortcut to the "All Photos" view?
The HTC photo-album takes up an entire screen; is there a way to make a shortcut, or is there a smaller widget or app, that would open up the all- photos view? The easiest method I've found is to go in via a camera, view the albums, and select "All photos" Surely there must be a better way? I'm on the HTC Incredible ru...
962
How to copy a file into Micro SD via USB in Android?
How can I copy a file into micro SD of an Android phone connected via USB to a PC with Windows?
49063
HTC Desire C screen just flashes when I press unlock! Help!
So I turned my brightness all the way down on my HTC Desire C and it just locked itself. Now when I press the lock button it shows me the lock screen for about a second then locks itself!? HELP!!
49068
Android Smartphone as wireless router (source: pc through usb)
I know I can have my Android phone act as a wireless route, and I know I can connect my Android to my computer's internet via a USB connection. Is it possible, then, to have the phone act as a router but use the computers internet instead of the phones data capabilities?
62818
"Android broadcasting MAC when the Wifi is turned off" How authentic is it?
According to TheHackerNews latest article, > http://thehackernews.com/2014/02/chainfire-released-pry-fi-android-app.html > > According to the expert, the latest versions of Android OS keep on > broadcasting MAC address of the Smartphone you are using; doesn’t matter > whether the Wi-Fi is turned ON or OFF. > > “If your...
62817
Android crashes in a Bak BK-NB711G
I have a netbook device running Android, Gingerbread 2.3.x, but it does not load. Upon boot-up, it is forever stuck on the familiar splash screen with Android written on it. Can someone help me? **Edit** : I have taken the liberty in editing this question, the device in question comes from this site
62814
Installed google apps on generic tablet, services are there but no entries in the menu
(This post is a follow up of my previous one ) I managed to root and install gapps in my generic tablet, but now there is a small pending issue. When I go to Manage Apps->All, I can see some newly installed services like Google Play Services, but nothing in the menu. I have also cleared the cache from the Recovery, wit...
64248
Android Tablet Stuck at Boot Screen
I am new to this forum. I just wanted to seek your help. I have a tablet which is working fine a few days. But one day when I started the tablet its got stuck at android screen. 10-20 and even 30 minutes it remains there and then goes off. Please help me. I also want to include that the tablet is a Chinese one and it i...
64243
How to recover data via adb?
My phone is huawei u8800 and it keeps restarting as soon as opened. Now it is closed and in adb, I tried adb backup -all but it gave the error now unlock your device and confirm the backup operation I don't want to lose data. What can I do? I have CWM, I have backed up but I can't ...
64242
To insert contacts into Hangout
I am using Kitkat - Nexus 5. While sending a message to A using Hangout, how can I insert the contact details of some other person B within the text message to be sent to A...We had this provision in Android 2.2 Froyo itself where it was shown as "Add contact" or "Insert contact" as options within the message itself.
64245
How to configure internet access in Virtual Device
My development machine is behind a proxy and Eclipse can access internet with no problem (the SDK Manager is downloading / installing packages and my proxy is configured in Eclipse). When I start a VD, I can't see any network option in Settings | Networking (only the Bluetooth one) and I can't access internet with brow...
20462
Mute the external microphone when a headphone is plugged in?
I'm running Gingerbread on my Samsung Galaxy S II. I dock it on my dash in my car and plug a 3.5mm cord from the phone to my stereo aux input. I often listen to music from my phone through my car stereo, but when a call comes in and I answer it, there is terrible feedback on the other end because the caller hears both ...
48137
Can a hybrid install be converted to "internal"?
I have a hybrid (root on SD) install of CM on my Nook HD+. I've decided I'd rather have it installed on the internal flash rather than on the microSD card. Can I convert this installation or do I need to just follow the install instructions again for a non-hybrid install and start over?
46566
Why does Odin say FAIL and how do I fix it?
I looked at this guide and have tried the steps, but when it comes to step 13 it always fails: > Now, hit the START button to begin the flashing process. When it finishes, > your phone will automatically reboot, upon which you can unplug the cable. > Plus, you’ll get a PASS (with green background) message in the left-m...
46567
How to setup ADB for TCP on Galaxy S3 with broken USB port
I have a SGH-I747 phone that has a problem with the USB port (it will charge, but is never recognized so no ADB. Phone was actually sent to Samsung and they stated 'Beyond repair - gross electromechanical damage'). I would like to use the phone for development and was hoping to setup ADB to work over TCP. Seems like th...
46568
Do all HTC One X's use the same screen?
I'm going to replace the screen on my HTC One X, but I'm nervous of buying the wrong LCD assembly (I did that with a version of the iPhone 4 before). Somehow no one seems to have an answer for this - do all versions of the HTC One X use the same screen assembly? My serial starts with HT23, and not the GS23 that so many...
42669
"CP Crash: Don't Power OFF & Contact us" every 2-3 days
Yesterday I unexpectedly got an error message on my 1 week old LG Optimus L9 saying "CP Crash: Don't Power OFF & Contact us" with a timestamp and lost contact with my SIM card. Here is a screenshot of the error: ![Screenshot](http://i.stack.imgur.com/RcSRP.jpg) The time displayed in the message was 2 hours ago, the pho...
59887
Galaxy tab 10.1 charging with USB 3.0
When referring to this post, it seems like the Samsung Galaxy Tab should be able to charge while connected to a USB 3.0 port while running. I've noticed that when I have my Tablet running and plugged into a power strip, the device does gain battery rather than losing it. However when I try to charge with my USB 3.0 in ...
59886
Recovery is not working on Huawei MediaPad 7 lite
A friend of mine owns this tablet and has entered the password incorrectly too many times and now the device is locked asking for a Google account. Unfortunately the Google account password is forgotten. I figured the only way would be to factory-reset the device from the Recovery mode but when I enter the recovery mod...
45037
How much disk space does Android OS 4.1.1 take?
I recently received a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 with Android 4.1.1 on it. This is the 8GB model. I am curious to know, how much disk space does the Android OS take up? I did not think about 3.5GB was needed for the OS. Is this true? I ask only because my disk space available says I have 4.49GB left.
45034
How to launch LMT pie controls with home button
I have an acer iconia tab a100 running a custom ROM based on CM10.1. The tab has one hardware button, the home button. I'd prefer to use LMT pie controls rather than the navigation bar to save screen space, but I don't like having to launch pie controls with gestures. My question is: is there some way for me to remap t...
45038
Why Have Some of My Widgets Disappeared After Switching Launchers?
I recently changed my launcher from the default TouchWiz (I have an AT&T SGS3, with the official 4.1.1 installed) to Nova Launcher. I enjoy Nova, but I've noticed something strange: the Calendar and Weather widgets that were available under TouchWiz aren't there anymore. They're still there in TouchWiz (Home Switcher m...
57957
What is exynos5-fb.1 wakelock?
Samsung Galaxy S4 running stock Android 4.3. This wakelock is mysterious. What is it? It's taking up a big chunk of my Awake time. How do I stop it? Thanks
57955
contacts on my LG have USIM against them
Why do some of my contacts on my LG have USIM against them and some don't? I can access the addresses on the ones with USIM but not the others.
29260
PC Suite For Android Galaxy S3 I9300
Why hasn't Google developed such a suite as good as the Nokia suite that would almost 100% allow us to use most of our phones' basic functions on our PC?
57952
Re-install Google Play after it was removed / uninstalled
I have deleted Google Play from my HTC One X Plus. I have also deleted Google Play from `system/app`. After that, I re-installed it, but it didn't work. Whenever I ppb it, it says Google play stoped working. How do I re-install Google Play? My device is rooted.
57951
Message (SMS) contain text from other messages in Android
Has anyone experienced this issue where the content of an SMS is not complete and some other content (from different message) is added to that at the end. I have experienced this problem many times. And now, when I am receiving tweets as SMS via Twitter functionality, I can see this problem occurring very frequently. B...
29263
Why "media seems to be more than allowed space and cannot be uploaded" and how to get fast uploading of images to social sites such as Twitter?
I have photo-uploading such as Twitter in my default Android -camera-app. It works some time but some time it fails, problems such as lag and odd errors about the size of the pictures. I don't like it. I want a fast uploading because I like to use Twitter uploading in not-so-important -situation such as draft-uploading...
29269
How do I add a phone number to contacts from the text message app?
I have a text message sent from a phone number that is not yet linked in any other method. Is there a way to use this message's number to create a new contact or modify an existing one directly from the text messaging application? If it is relevant, I use Gmail for my contacts and have imported from Facebook. I have An...
10468
Can I retrieve files from the voice recorder app after they've been deleted?
Is there any way I can retrieve files that were accidentally deleted from the voice recorder on an HTC Thunderbolt?
53679
Why does MTP keep popping up on my laptop?
Whenever I hook up my Samsung Galaxy SIII to my laptop iva USB, the only connection that pops up is `SAMSUNG mobile MTP device`. When I click on that, no files pop-up. Also, when I connect, the software on my phone is automatically checked for updates and Windows Explorer opens up to the Verizon home page. I just want ...
63140
Find what app is causing popups, NOT in notification bar
I am getting these popups regularly. **They do not appear in the notification center** so I can't find out what app is causing them. The only app I can think of that I have installed recently, I have already deleted and they still appear. I am using the Nexus 4 Android 4.2.2. None of the ad detector apps have found any...
78305
How do you answer a call with a physical keyboard?
My Nexus 5 (Android 4.4.4) touchscreen has stopped working, and the warranty replacement is still a few days away. Since I don't have any other phone to put my SIM in, I still have to use this phone even though the touchscreen doesn't work. I discovered I can plug in a physical USB keyboard with an OTG adapter, and thi...
78304
How can I recover my photos from the Vault app when the phone is lost?
I'm a Samsung Galaxy Grand user. I loaded photos to the Vault app without any problems. However, I lost my phone. What can I do to recover my photos?
63144
Lost some data (specifically my voice recordings
My phone started acting really weirdly lately. It would shut off by itself and turn on again, and sometimes when it just turned on, it would turn off again. The home screen would freeze, and I couldn't do anything. So I backed up everything onto my computer, and I reset my phone. Suprisingly, my phone went back to norm...
78308
How to detect if bootloader is unlocked when fastboot doesn't work?
I have this tablet that runs on RK3168 (Rockchip) SoC. The problem is that fastboot doesn't recognize the device, but after so much toil, I managed to find Finless' flashing tool and flashed CM Recovery image unto the device. The flashing worked because when I rebooted to recovery mode, it showed CM recovery screen ins...
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Google Apps do not install on Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830M running CyanogenMod 7.2
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830M from Telcel, Mexico. I recently installed a build of ClockworkMod 5.0.2.6 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szivlIBdjvo , and used it to install CyanogenMod 7.2.0 from thread http://forum.xda- developers.com/show....php?t=2080065 . Clockwork initially hung, so I did a hard reboot to...
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Contact images missing from SMS list in hangouts
I have a problem with my Nexus 5 and the new Hangouts app that supports SMS integration. Only some of my contacts have their contact image next to their name in the main listing. When I click on them to view the SMS conversation their image is displayed correctly, it's just on the main listing that it doesn't appear. P...
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Do I need Android SDK to connect my phone in USB debug mode?
I'm following the steps provided here to root my Samsung Captivate (Galaxy-S). I install the USB drivers in the link provided. Whenever I connect my phone, I get the error `There was a problem installing this hardware... SAMSUNG Android Composite ADB Interface`. I do have USB Debug mode checked on my phone. The googlin...
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Why are all these apps wanting access to Android Services from my Google account?
On HTC one 4.3/5.5 I get a list of about 20 apps asking for permission to Android services. These apps want access to your google account from now on They are requesting permission to: Android Services If I select no thanks, it comes back a few hours later. The other option is allow access So...
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Recover photos From vaulty app after a hard reset
First I'm a Samsung Galaxy S4 user. I loaded photos to vaulty without problem. However, I changed my screen lock password and must have typed something incorrectly twice, without noticing and could not access the phone anymore. I had to factory reset the device erasing everything, but before doing that I took my SD sto...
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Rotate reminder in camera
**Is there any way to have a Samsung Galaxy S3 remind the user to rotate the device when shooting video or photographs?** The user in question keeps promising to start rotating the device when photographing but always forgets. I do understand that the problem might be the wetware and not the hardware, but I argue that ...
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Sync Exchange 2010 notes, tasks and reminders
My HTC Incredible S phone runs Android 2.2, and has the ability to sync e-mail, calendar and contacts with our Exchange 2010 Server at work. Tasks, notes and e-mail reminders, however, aren't synced out-of-the-box. I've been looking, but can't seem to find any lightweight apps on the Google Play Store that can fill thi...
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Exchange 2010 calendar synchronization problem
I've had my HTC Incredible S for a couple of weeks now, and have only just succeeded in synchronizing my Exchange 2010 calendar with it. E-mail and contacts have been working like a charm from the beginning. I kept getting this useless error message: > Synchronization is experiencing problems I tried many things, inclu...
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HTC Desire HD with Nokia E52 IMEI
I recently bought HTC desire HD from E-Bay India. I'm in India and the guy in E-bay imported UK unlocked Desire HD, I recently check for the IMEI details and I'm shocked, when I checked, Its showing Nokia E52's details. May I know why I'm getting Nokia's detail for HTC IMEI ? Any Ideas ? And I couldn't able to connect ...