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39109
Why can't I update my device?
I have a Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300), my current Android version is 4.0.4. I am trying to define software updates for it, via the Software Updates screen. (Settings > About). However, I get "Unable to connect to network" every time. What network is it trying to connect? Can I define it? If so, what should I define it too? Als...
39106
Keys don't work properly in the recovery menu (HTC Wildfire S)
For some reason, my friend's HTC Wildfire S starts with the recovery menu. That wouldn't be a problem if I could get out of it. However, the buttons don't work properly. Key "volume up" should go up in the menu, "volume down" should go down, and the shutdown button should be "select". However, on this phone, the "volum...
39100
Accessing my Google Play music
Is there an app to access my Google Play music? I can only access it via the browser. The connection is horrible, as well as the interface.
16670
Why do all my MMSes show up as videos?
Long text messages, photos - all show up as a five second long "video" (still image). Happens with received MMSes and the ones from me that I've sent. Using a galaxy s2. This is _really_ annoying, my shoddy old nokia brick just opened them up how they were meant to be and then offered 'save to gallery' when I left the ...
74831
When sending a text message to multiple recipients, how does one see the other recipients?
I sent a text message through MightyText to 5 recipients. One of them showed me on his phone it indicates the other people the message was sent to. How is this possible? Does SMS include each recipient in each message?
74836
Phone forgetting networks after turning off wifi
Whenever adding a new wireless network, android seems to forget the network after disabling then re-enabling wifi. I am forced to manually connect to the network and enter the password each time. This also happens with open networks. The problem occurs on any wireless network, at home, work, public networks, etc. Furth...
74834
TF300t bricked, no fastboot, wrong recovery
I've been running CM11 on my Asus TF300t for a while now. A while ago, an (automatic) update broke my rom. From there on, matters have gotten worse. Right now, my tablet is a brick without an OS. Here's what I experience * No OS, tablet automatically boots into recovery. * Wrong recovery. Probably the Teamwin for t...
12706
Nexus S - Can't copy to SD card
When I connect my Nexus S to my computer I can see various files (media, LOST.DIR, DCIM...). If I copy a file here, I can't find it on the file manager (ASTRO) on my phone? How do I access these files on my phone?
42450
How to separate the two pieces of the AC adapter for Samsung tab 2 7.0
I am trying to separate the two parts of the Samsung tab 2 7.0 AC adapter, since I am traveling to a country with different outlets. I have tried pulling them but nothing seems to work. Do you know how they can be separated?
42451
The process has stopped unexpectedly - recovery
When I start my tablet `Archos 7 Home tablet` it shows this message box: Sorry! The process android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. Force close ![error message](http://i.stack.imgur.com/t9Rr5.jpg) The only possibility I have is to press the button `Force close` and t...
42453
How can I monitor my phone usage between two top up
I have a prepaid mobile subscription and I want to know how much I phoned between two payments. There are plenty of applications that can track my phone usage in general, but I am missing the feature to specify which days I paid my bills. Is there any such thing?
42457
Problem with attaching Archos device on Ubuntu
On my laptop I have Ubuntu 12.04. 1) mounting the tablet $ sudo mkdir /media/tb $ sudo chmod 777 /media/tb $ sudo mount /dev/sdc /media/tb 2) downloading and updating Android SDK $ cd ~ $ wget http://dl.google.com/android/adt/adt-bundle-linux-x86-20130219.zip $ cd ~/adt-...
69558
Connector allowing charger and usb computer connection as same time?
PoE lead me to idea of having some kind connector, allowing supplying my connected tabled with power from it's charger (5V 2A) and in same time being connected to computer (for backup or whatever purpose). Do you know such hardware solution? To make it bold: I want to connect charger for power (2A) and have data connec...
64703
Xperia Z1 Bootloader Unlock Problem
I have been having problems trying to unlock the boot loader on my Z1. I followed the instructions provided by Sony to unlock. I had previously unlocked and relocked the device. However, now when following instructions again I am given the following errors: FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed) An...
64704
How to Re install Android 4.2.2 on Samsung galaxy grand
I am using _Samsung Galaxy Grand GT-I9082_ from past one year. I got lot of software updates and did all of them, including the 4.2.2 JellyBean FirmWare Update. Recently I got one stability update, after which my mobile lost it's stability. Now I want to revert back to Jelly Bean _prior_ to that update, by re-installin...
64706
download several files to tablet from drive
I would like to download approx. 100 pictures from google-drive to my tablet. I found only one way, only one picture by one. Is there a way to "download all"?
69551
Error problem with market on my ZTE score x500M
Tried to download several different apps but with each one I got "App name could not download due to error" I tried all suggestions listed here and it still doesn't work. One thing I did notice was that google play services is missing from my apps list. Could this be the problem? And if yes, how do I fix it? I have tri...
21101
How to tell if your phone is refurbished
Is there a way to tell if an Android phone is an original or a refurbished product?
46485
Is there a common GPS cache on Android?
From what I understood about Android securty all applications are separated by different user-accounts and different filesystem locations. BUT: After GPS-test has fixed my location for the first time after powerup, all other applications will fix very fast. My conclusion: This has to be something not in Android user sp...
21102
WiFi Signal drops out every 3 minutes
For several weeks now my Android (Gingerbread 2.3.6) phone has been losing it's WiFi signal momentarily, typically at about 3 minute intervals (about 3 minutes, 1.5 seconds) and occasionally at some longer interval that always seems to be a multiple of just over 3 minutes. This causes an interruption of several seconds...
21104
Cyanogenmod 7.2 Install Method
I have a quick question about installing the new Cyanogenmod rom. Would installing it over the current 7.1 rom without wiping data and cache work? Or would I have to do it every time I install a new one?
46481
How can I enter an English unlock password when the keyboard is Arabic?
How can I unlock my tablet that my password is in English and the keyboard is in Arabic?
63730
Droid DNA stuck in infinite reboot/shutdown
Title pretty much says it all. The phone will load the white "HTC" screen and then turn off and repeat until the battery runs out. Tried to load the menu and get get to it, but the phone will restart before I can select anything. I would really like to get all my data off there, since I have a lot of work items and I r...
63731
Note 2 Contacts app
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Contacts app has started to lag after updating to Android Jelly Bean 4.3. What can be the reason behind this lag?
63733
Google Play refund a purchase?
On Google Play, I ordered an app with my Discover Gift Card, and I refunded it within 15 minutes. According to my Card balance, I have not been refunded yet. How will I know when I will get refunded?
63734
Add 2nd number into Google play
I recently bought another android device. How to add my 2nd number to Google play account? So that, I can easily choose to install apps from google play into my 1st number or 2nd number.
63735
How to solve bluetooth issue?
I flashed an unofficial MIUI ROM on my Sony Xperia P. I found enormous bug here. Recently I found that bluetooth is also not working. How can I solve it?
69086
Google Now Voice Search not resetting (voice search brings up old search result instead of re-searching)
In the past whenever I launched "Voice Search" on my android phone (Samsung S3), it would bring up the google voice search prompt, where it was actively listening to what I said (the phone on the left in the picture below). ![Voice Search](http://i.stack.imgur.com/SrzS5.png) It would then search google for whatever ter...
69080
I have a Kindle book with a deviating font, can I change it to normal?
Most of the books on my Kindle for Android app display with the same font, which I find good enough for reading. ![enter image description here](http://i.stack.imgur.com/pLDJBm.png) But I have just one book which uses different typography, and it is bad enough to distract me from the reading experience. I checked maybe...
69083
My nandroid backups are around 2gb, I'm told it shouldn't be this big
my nandroid backups are over 2gb and someone told me they shouldn't be that big. What might the culprits be? It would be nice to keep the backups on my phone if they were smaller. Not sure how relevant it is, but I'm on stock deodexed ROM and ElementalX kernel. I'm pretty new to android so any help would be nice. CWM 6...
69089
Slate 21 crashes with Firefox or Chrome
I recently purchased the HP Slate 21, All in One Desktop-Tablet and I have the pre installed apps. When I try to use chrome, it crashes upen exec the same with firefox, any tips? Tom
43508
Cannot access all my folders from my SDCard via USB
I plug in the USB cable to my computer. I click on `Open Device` to view files, I get to the root of my SDCard. The problem is that there is a directory missing. I can see it with my file manager on android but not on the computer. Any ideas why? I created this folder with an app I am developing.
43504
Jelly Bean Update cause SD card unexpectedly removed issue
I have recently updated my Samsung Galaxy Note from ICS to official JellyBean Update. I am getting SD card unexpectedly removed issue after regular interval. SD card unexpectedly removed issue is not there if phone is in charging mode or If I am listening music or playing games. SD card unexpectedly removed issue appea...
49766
How to root Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-I545
I would like to root my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-I545. It is currently running Android 4.2.2 and has Build number ending in VRUAME7. How do I root my Galaxy S4?
49762
How to boot to ClockworkMod recovery with Galaxy5 GT-i5500
I have ClockworkMod recovery installed on a phone (Samsung Galaxy5 GT-i5500, I have used it in the past to flash ROMs). The phone is currently not booting, just shows the Samsung logo. I want to get into the ClockworkMod recovery mode, by pressing some key combination. (Do not confuse with Samsung download mode: power-...
45688
Google Play authentication required error
I'm using Android on a Samsung S3. I was initially trying to upgrade WorldMate, but was getting authentication errors. Then I tried to purchase something via Google play, and was given an authentication required error. I have removed my Google account and re-added it, deleted updates and tried to stop apps being update...
41909
How do I make sure all sync happens automatically now in Jelly bean?
Before my phone updated there was a sync button on the toolbar. Sometimes I am where I dont want to waste bandwith and set it to off then but most times it was set to on to automatically sync as soon as I enter a wifi zone. Now I cant get the calender to update automatically and I get where the accounts are but they ar...
45681
Why alarms in "To-do" applications are shown as notification
I am not sure whether my understanding about alarms is wrong, so I thought of posting this question. I keep forgetting tasks so I thought of installing the best "To-Do" android app. What I simply wanted from the application is this: If I want to set a reminder, say on May 19th 2013, at 9.00 A.M and I want a a loud alar...
41907
Can I install an MTK6577 ROM on a Star W007 6575 MTK?
I have a Star W007 single core MTK 6575. I downloaded a A8809 Jellybean for a MTK6577 dual core. Can you install this dual core rom on a single core. Most MTK stuff is interchangeable or are the drivers completely different?
45685
Internet shortcuts on home screen
I've a galaxy s4 running 4.2.2. Using the stock browser not Chrome. Not always but often when I click on Internet shortcuts on my home screen it doesn't take me to the correct site, but rather to the att / yahoo home page. When it does this all the shortcuts on one home screen won't work but go to another home screen a...
45686
Does the Android OS provide any overheating protection?
Apple iOS devices display the following warning and suspend operation should they overheat: > # Temperature > > [ _iDevice_ ] needs to cool down before you can use it. Does the Android OS contain similar functionality? (For reference, I'm using a Nexus 7, running stock Android 4.2.2 without root or unlocked bootloader....
55456
Moving keyboard app to SD card?
I recently rooted my phone, so obviously the first thing I did was pm setInstallLocation 2 then move all my internal storage hogging apps to the SD card. I left the widgets, wallpapers, and system app updates because moving them will break them apparently. My question is, can I move my keyboard app ...
10639
Text-to-speech reading queue?
Anything similar to InstaPaper/Chrome to Phone, but with reading (text-to- speech) capabilities?
53024
Making notifications easier to hear when listening to music
I would like to find some way to make it more likely for me to hear my notifications (mostly incoming SMS) while I'm playing music on my phone. The phone does vibrate, but that is of little help if I'm not very close to it. And it does play the notification sound, but it easily gets lost among the music. It's very frus...
53022
AFWall+ allow DHCP+DNS services without allow all root?
Picked up AFWall+ today when heard it is the fork of Droidwall (which had been sold off to Avast). Bonus is that AFWall+ has an entry for "(Tethering) - DHCP+DNS services". Problem is that entry doesn't work unless I also allow "(root) - Applications running as root". ("Doesn't work"=connecting device gives error "Avoi...
10631
Is it possible to download an apk from an email onto an Android 2.2 phone, and then run it
The micro usb on my phone broke and I need to continue development of an application while I wait for the replacement. Can I send my program's apk package to myself then download it onto the phone and run it. If so, how might I accomplish this? Thanks for reading.
10630
What is special/different about CyanogenMod's kernel? (especially compared to. DroidX GB kernel)
In an Phandroid article announcing the first successful attempt to run CyanogenMod on DroidX thanks to cvpcs's breakthrough, I noticed the following quote: > CyanogenMod 7 will unfortunately be limited to running on the DROID X’s > stock kernel. Assuming that this is accurate, what (if any) of the main features of CM7 ...
58679
How do I make my Nexus 5 work with ADB on my Windows 7 desktop?
I am attempting to develop on the Nexus 5 using the Android SDK on eclipse. I'm developing on Windows 7, have the Helios version of Eclipse, and have kept my SDK up to date. I have previously been developing on a Samsung Galaxy S2 fine - but now the SDK is having trouble detecting the Nexus 5. I have developer options,...
54559
How do I setup a Gmail account with 2-step verification in K-9 Mail?
I'm trying to setup my Gmail account in K-9 Mail, but when I'm setting up the incoming server, I keep getting the error: "Wrong username or password". When I'm trying to set up an outgoing server, I get an error which directs me to the two-step verification at Google. I have 2-step verification configured on my Google ...
58677
Shuffle YouTube playlist with Android and Chromecast
I'm using a Chromecast, controlled by the YouTube app on a Nexus 7 running Android 4.4. I can select a playlist and it will add all of the videos to my TV Queue, but I can find no option to play in shuffle mode or to randomize the video order. Am I missing something, or is there a reason that this feature does not exis...
58676
How to rename files by batch?
I use OI file manager, but I would like to know if there is a way to remove spaces from file names and replace them with underscores, preferably in batch mode? I would even be willing to perform this operation on my windows laptop, so this isn't specifically an Android question, though I'd prefer to do this on my phone...
11944
Google Navigation, screen doesn't rotate when in walking mode?
I'm having a problem using Google Navigation. I select a destination, click the "walking button" and rotate my phone, yet the display remains portrait. If I select "by car" - then it rotates as it should. I'm using the phone mainly as a cycle GPS, and my bike mount is fixed to landscape orientation. So is there anythin...
11945
Is the Galaxy S II stable?
I am thinking about getting a Galaxy S2. It seems like a great phone, but I have some concerns about the system stability. I hear from Android users that Samsung's original ROM is very slow and heavy (and doesn't handle right-to-left languages very well - I speak Hebrew), and that other ROMs have their own problems and...
11943
How to make a simple bookmark on HTC Wildfire S?
I am in the browser on my HTC Wildfire S. I want to make a bookmark of the current page and save it to my desktop (main screen). I press and hold down the URL and it gives me the choices: * share page (twitter, facebook, etc.) * copy page url I would also expect it to give me the option "save bookmark". **How can I...
58670
Galaxy S3 Bootloader Problem
I made an effort to unlock the boot-loader on a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535) and it didn't work. I followed these directions to a T. When I got into CWMR, I installed CyanogenMod 10.2 and rebooted. When it starts up the phone tells me the software installed is not authorized by Verizon and that I should take it...
62469
How to archive gmails in GS4 stock email app
I kind of like the stock email client in Galaxy S4, but I don't use it since I haven't figured out how to set it up to archive mails instead of deleting them. I subcribe to Google's philosophy "archive, don't delete" but is that possible with stock email client on GS4?
57302
Playing Music From PC
I want to be able to listen to songs on my phone via my pc at work. I want my headphones to be plugged into my pc. Is there any application that works with Google Play Music on the pc? Like when you ply an iPhone into itunes and can play music Thanks ** Edit 20/11/2013 At work we can't stream music. Also I'm not guaran...
62464
Multiple connections show up for Lync
I am using Android 4.3. I use _Lync_ for my corporate communication. In phonebook, for a contact, multiple icons for Lync show up under the connections. Ideally I should see one icon. Even if I try to remove the connections it does not help. How can I see just one icon for each of my connection modes like device, Skype...
48419
Would any of the advanced Linux/UNIX filesystems be viable on Android?
I know ext4 is already used as an internal filesystem but I wondered if there would be anything gained by using something like btrfs or ZFS? I know they are meant for more server-oriented situations but I'm just curious if there are any features that might help on a flash memory based smartphone.
48417
Cannot boot into recovery (Samsung Galaxy S)
My GT-I9000 device recently got stuck in a bootloop, and now I'm trying to put CyanogenMod on it, hoping that this would fix the situation. I can use Heimdall to install the ClockworkMod Recovery on the phone, but as of today, I cannot boot into the recovery! Yesterday everything worked normally, but once I tried to bo...
48414
No access to the Gallery nor to the camera
I've got a Galaxy Nexus and recently I cannot access my gallery or camera. When I tap both on the Gallery icon or on the camera icon I got this message "No archives available", then the app shuts down. The only way to overcome as far as now is to completely reboot the phone. Phone is not rooted.
10092
Questions regarding receiving 3G calls on my IDEOS
My Android device is 3G capable, but does not have a front-facing camera. I am on a 3G network and I don't see any "video call" option in contacts. I'm wondering if I will be able to receive video calls so that I can just see them or maybe show my primary camera (back of the phone; the only camera) to them? Also, if th...
10094
If I buy an ebook an Amazon, can my son, with another Android device, read my books?
When I buy a pocket book both my son and I can happily read it. I bought some books on the Amazon Kindle store (which I read on my Samsung Galaxy S), and am now wondering: **can my son read these books too ?** Knowing that the price of an ebook is not that much lower than a pocket version of the same story ( I even fou...
59108
Can I 'trick' my device into thinking it's unrooted?
I rooted my Nexus 4 in order to install a custom ROM, which I'm quite happy with. However, there are a couple of apps that I want to use but refuse to work because the device is rooted. Is there a way for me to trick the device into thinking - or telling apps - that it is unrooted?
59106
Is xperia Ultra charger dock compatible with xperia Z?
There's a low cost generic charger for Ultra but not for Z1. Is xperia Ultra charger dock compatible with xperia Z1? http://dx.com/p/portable-cell-phone-usb-charging-dock-station-for-sony-xperia- z-ultra-xl39h-black-262275
59104
Vodafone Smart Tab 2 won't turn on or charge
My Vodafone Smart Tab 2 will not turn on or charge. I have tried to hard reset it and all I see is a very faint red light, but nothing happens. I've charged it for hours and connected it to my computer, but neither helped. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
29566
How can I stream audio from my phone over wifi to a speaker or receiver?
I have a Galaxy Nexus and would like to be able to send music from it to speakers or a receiver. Since I use a few different apps to listen to music (Spotify and Pandora mostly but sometimes also Audible) I don't want to have to use a specific player. And I'd like to do it all over WiFi because Bluetooth doesn't provid...
54084
Cannot sync iCal 6.0 to Gmail Calendar
I have added the CalDAV on Account>Account Information, but Delegation is still empty. If I select "Manually" on refresh calendar, there isn't a manual button where I can start syncing either. I have also tried check and uncheck the enable checkbox but that doesn't start the syncing either. Then sometimes with my WiFi ...
54086
Can't use Swype after connecting and disconnecting my Bluetooth keyboard
I'm testing my new Samsung luetooth keyboard with my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 and discovering some peculiarities. Connecting the keyboard was relatively simple. However, when I don´t use the tablet in conjunction with the bluetooth keyboard, I use the Swype option on the screen. Once I've connected the keyboard to the tabl...
54087
MicroSD and/or internal storage of LG Optimus E615f phone doesn't mount on GNU/Linux
Yes, I do have that phone, rooted few seconds ago. Anyway, is practically impossible for me to be able to mount my MicroSD and/or phone's internal storage on GNU/Linux even if the USB mode is turn to "MTP". On my father's laptop that runs Windows, I can plug and open the folder about my phone and then select between mo...
54081
How to restrict syncing to only calender and not contact
I have contacts and calendar on my Mac but like to sync only the calendar to my android through google. Whenever I sync with google, both my local contacts and calendar are being synced. Because I have separate and different contacts on google, I like to only sync the calendar but not the contact. Is that possible and ...
54088
How can I use a Verizon Galaxy Note 2 on T-Mobile?
I bought a Verizon Galaxy Note 2 thinking I could use it with T-mobile. I can call & text but I'm not getting any data. I've been in the settings and changed them from global to LTE/CDMA to GSM/UMTS. The one that works the best for me is GSM/UMTS. I pay for everything except LTE. Is there any way for me to be able to u...
15915
Will android market work (update app) after I install a new mod in my phone
I am going to root and install cyanogen mod 7 on my samsung I5801 (Having froyo). Will the android market work in cyanogen mod i.e. will I be able to use and update all the applications (whenever updates are released) that I installed from android market as I would do previously?
15911
How can I make the notification lights flash occasionally instead of staying on constantly?
I am using a T-Mobile G2X with CyanogenMod 7 nightly (10/27). Android version 2.3.7. When I get an email at night, the four notification icons at the bottom of the G2X will stay lit all night, draining my battery unnecessarily. I've exhausted myself looking through the Settings app for a way to make them flash every fe...
50709
Is it possible to get FireFox running on Samsung Galaxy GT-I5700?
Would really like to try and get firefox running on older android device. Have a Samsung Galaxy GT-I5700 which has an ARM V6 800mhz cpu, 250mb internal memory, 4GB SD and is running CyangenMod9 ICS for Spica(GT-I5700). Am working on getting native apps2sd working properly to try and free up some of that tiny internal m...
50706
Mount exFAT volume using Paragon exFAT, NTFS & HFS+ app
Device: Mini-PC RK3188 Android: 4.2.2 jelly bean, rooted I am using Paragon exFAT, NTFS & HFS+ to mount and access NTFS and HFS+ volumes. As it states in the application description, exFAT is available to OEM's only. Does this mean mean I cannot use a 3rd-party Android device? Is there any way to mount an exFAT drive...
50703
Installing Firefox on Android 2.3.6 failed
I trid to install the Firefox browser on Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread). After downloading, in installing progress, it failed with this message: > Application not installed. I have enough memory. I also tried older versions of Firefox up to version 20, but they failed too. Is Firefox not compatible with Android 2.3.6 or i...
66619
Why is the screen going black on my LG Optimus 4X HD when I make a call?
I have an LG Optimus 4X HD and when I make a call, the screen goes black. It does not come back on when I move it from my face or when the call has ended. I cannot check call waiting, internet, contacts, call duration, use speaker phone or anything during a call. The only way I can end a call is by pushing the power/lo...
66613
adb sideload does not transfer data
Just to clarify, it's my first time trying to unlock and root my phone, so I'm not very knowledgeable in this matter. I basically followed the steps to unlock the bootloader. Everything worked perfectly, I reached the recovery, went on 'apply update from ADB'. But then, when I enter in cmd, adb sideload '...
61349
Change the way artists are displayed in Play Music?
I just got a Nexus 5 running Kit Kat. The music app (Play Music) is beautiful, but not the most effiient in terms of browsing. Right now, in the "artists" view it displays a captioned picture of each artist. I'd like it to display a simple list of artist names. Is there a way to do this?
8389
How do I put back 3G data connection
Maybe a month ago I set my device to use only wifi for data connection. Now, with a bigger data package, I try to find where I can put back 3G for data connection. I didn't do any fancy tricks nor # 4036# ... things. Any ideas ?
8387
Samsung Galaxy S problem :WiFi doesn't reconnect with SSID broadcast disabled
Hi I have a problem with my Wifi connection. My Samsung Galaxy S does not connect to my Linksys wrt54g router after I'm disabling the SSID broadcast. The connection is automatically returned when I enable the SSID Broadcast. Why is it like that and how can I fix it? Thanks.
61340
an not find the t-mobile network, but it shows always: AT&T, Sprint and 311-660
I replaced my Nexus 5's display. Now my device can not find the t-mobile network. (it sporadically works) But it shows always: AT&T, Sprint and 311-660. T-mobile reception on other devices is usually full bars. AT&T works fine on the phone, with another sim. I did a complete factory reset. It might be a hardware proble...
8382
Is there a way to save profiles on Motorola's Droid X?
When I had an HTC Eris I could change "profiles". Each profile was basically: wallpaper + screen lock image + all apps on your desktop. So, I could have a work profile that had my apps that were geared for while I was at work, a social profile to switch my phone to having FB, Twitter, etc on my desktop with a different...
61345
How Much Time Should The Downloading Screen Take?
I was trying to install a custom ROM when I ran into CWM boot loop. I searched for a solution until I got one by entering the download mode and flashing a new firmware, but now I got my phone showing the downloading... screen for over an hour. **Is this normal?** Thanks!
1371
How to remote control using Droid VNC Server via USB?
I have installed Droid VNC Server on my Android phone 2.2 (CyanogenMod), but it is not clear how to control now my phone via USB. When I start the server on the phone it gives me an IP but I cannot ping to it. I cannot neither connect using the browser at the specified address nor through VNC client. I have root access...
1373
What are the Pros and Cons to running CyanogenMod?
Can anyone that's used it list the relevant benefits and drawbacks? I'm actually more interested in the drawbacks and limitations because its not hard to find praise for it. **Edit:** Ooops, I forgot to mention, original Droid currently running Android 2.2
1375
Is Google Earth available for Android phones?
I saw a list of top free apps in a magazine. Yeah, one of those old fashioned things with glossy paper made from dead trees. Anyway, the SPARQCode yielded an app not found message from Android Market. I'm guessing that means it used to be available? Do you know if it is available, was available, or will be available in...
22472
Why does my phone keep asking me to select an input method?
I bought a Samsung Galaxy Nexus a couple of days ago, and set it up so I can use both an English keyboard and a Russian one. Since I did that, though, my phone asks me over and over to select an input method. There is usually a notification in the bar at the top of the screen, and if I set an input method, it will go a...
22473
Install system.img on Android Phone
I have made some modification in the android source codes recompile sources and now I have **_system.img_** , but I don't know how I can install that image on Android Phone. Have anybody do something similar ? Can anybody provide me some links or information how I can do that ? I am using HTC Amaze Phone.
22476
How can I install Spotify on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9?
Spotify's installation page forwards me to the Play Store, but the app is not available for my Galaxy Tab 8.9 in the store. Is there any another way install the app? (It's a European Galaxy Tab with data service, but the app is not blocked based on region since I can install it on my phone without issues.)
26369
Reset battery history after unplugging charger?
As far as I can tell, the stats on the Battery page of Settings records the time from when the battery is booted up onwards. What I'd rather want it to do, is to reset that counter whenever I disconnect the charger so that I can monitor more accurately how long a full charge lasts. ![Settings > Battery](http://i.stack....
26360
Google Now and pronouncing/recognising contact names
One of my contacts has an unusual name which Google Now has never been able to understand. How can I get around this (apart from asking the person to change their name)? I'm using "send sms to [person's name]".
26361
Backup my Android without my Apps, Settings, Config's, etc.
**As the title states,** **Is there a way I can backup my phone, without including all the extras, that I would just prefer to pick and choose to install later.** _feel free to read the whole thing, or just read the bold as the bold summarizes most of what I am looking for. As well as the bottom explaining my device & ...
26366
Android keyboard behaviour changed after updated to Jelly Bean
When I am in ICS, whenever I type a wording, followed by `space`, Android will suggest me several useful punctuations like `,`. I love this behaviour as it is useful to me. However, now in Jelly Bean, the behaviour is changed. They no longer suggest me punctuations. Instead, when I type "I" followed by `space`, it will...
55759
Using Universal Flasher Tool zip with internal storage
Using TheROMFumbler I have created a flashable zip that will modify my statusbar icons. The flashable zip is created by TheROMFumbler using the Universal Flasher Tool V4 by JRSoft and Intronauta. I'm trying to flash the zip to my HTC One inside ClockworkMod Recovery, and it begins to "Set up the environment" but then I...
51076
Remote activate android app
I have an OUYA with XBMC installed, and watch films using the remote app on my Android phone. To watch a film I have to use the Ouya controller to launch XBMC. How can I remotely start XBMC on my android device (the OUYA) so not needing the controller?
32531
Restrict apps from accessing the internet at the background without the end-user knowledge
Is it possible to restrict app from accessing the internet at the background without the end-user knowledge. (Assume the phone is not rooted) In other word, are there apps that can inform the end-user that some apps is trying to access the internet at the background?
51074
Google Play Store mobile payment
I'm haing a problem with google play store from few weeks, I can't purchase any app with carrier billing option. it says "Your mobile payment service isn't available, try again later" any ideas how to fix this? thanks
32533
Does factory reset remove apps that install into the /system from an unroot phone
Suppose the following situation: End-user have a unroot phone. (the phone is not rooted). End-user install a app, which actually is a System app and is installed in the /system of the phone. So, does a factory reset remove these app? (In the first place, can end-user install a system app onto a unroot phone?)