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How to downgrade from kitkat to jelly bean?
May I know how to downgrade from android 4.4.2 kitkat to jelly bean? There are many problems on my galaxy note 10.1 after upgraded to kitkat. Please help me~ Thank you very much!
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Persistent lines on screen
This morning I noticed my phone has several light grey horizontal lines on the display, that don't go away when I change applications, or restart the phone. They don't rotate when I rotate the display - it reminds me of when we were warned about images "burning" into the display of PCs, hence screensavers. Last night I...
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Have to restart LG G2 a couple times to get Wifi to work
The wifi sensor on my LG G2 doesn't work until I restart the phone a couple of times. The wifi shortcut on the dropdown menu just keeps flashing and it it doesn't find any AP's then after 3 or 4 restarts it connects fine. I thought updating to Kitkat might fix but no deal. Very frustrating. If anyone has a fix it would...
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What is "composite" in the Android Composite ADB Interface?
What's the difference between the Android ADB Interface and the Android _Composite_ ADB Interface?
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Workaround needed: Buying an application for someone else in the Android Market
Reading around I can see that Android Market doesn't yet support Gift tokens or similar, and while Amazon's Android market does, its only available in the USA. So the question is, what sort of workarounds are there for this? For example, could I log in to android market from the recipients phone with my google credenti...
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Is there a countdown timer in Android?
I searched for a countdown timer, and I was not able to find it. It should be there in every phone... Is it coming with the standard Clock app?
77589
Additional SD card remounts itself as read-only
In my Galaxy SII there was everything ok for three years. All this time I used an external 64Gb SanDisk card. Now after some uptime the card is remounted as RO. All the modifying operations on the card seem to be succeed but after reboot I see all the directories and files still there in an old state. I didn't notice w...
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Uploading and sharing geotagged photos
I would like to be able to upload photos _with geotag data_ to an online database that gives access to a controlled audience. For example it is possible to use Picasa with a joint Gmail account that the photographer uploads to, but the viewer will have the login credential to the Gmail account and therefore can edit/de...
38987
Installing BusyBox crashes phone
I'm trying to install BusyBox on my rooted stock Droid DNA. Every time I try the normal install, it fails saying that the program can't be installed in `/system/bin`. If I do the smart install, it crashes and restarts the phone. Anything I can do to make it work? **Edit** so I looked through the busybox applet manager ...
38986
Nexus 4 auto dialing extension does not work
I used to own a T-Mobile Mytouch 4g before, which had the pause character before extension otherwise ' _p_ ' on that handset and it was working fine. Now, I own and use a Nexus 4 and I understood that the pause character on the Nexus 4 is ' _,_ ' ( _a comma_ ). I replaced all the contact entries that had a ' _p_ ' with...
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What is the difference between building and installing CyanogenMod?
What is the difference between building and installing CyanogenMod? I am really confused. I'm deciding whether or not I should install CyanogenMod.
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Unable to install on USB storage or SD card?
I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360L), which I recently factory reset. Now I have a problem: whenever I try to install most apps it gives the error " Unable to install on USB storage or SD card." I Googled and found 2 solutions: one to delete a cache file, and the other to unmount the sd card while installing. T...
38989
Samsung Note 1 mystery SMS notification
Every time I get a text message, my phone rings an irritating notification that I can't figure out how to disable. It's not the one that I set the notification to in the settings menu. I disabled any secondary SMS apps I downloaded (Go SMS). Can someone give me any ideas?
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During locked screen: Notificaton 'Rights requested'. Google Account manager then crashes
Since a few days ago, my device has started showing an exclamation mark in the status bar when the lock screen is active. Today, this happened several times. In the notification area there is a message that says: > Rights requested for account myAccountName@gmail.com This is the phone's main account. If I click on the ...
31803
How to sync contact photos from phone back to google contacts?
I have updated my contact photos in my phone and then I wanted to update my google contacts. The sync of contact data is working fine, but the photos aren't being synced. Is there anyway I can fix this? I have Samsung Galaxy S3 with ICS 4.0.4
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replace app it was removed by mistek
When I was going to factory setting for reset my mobile system after setting my previous aap is not present in my mobile. So now what I do for recover it.
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having issue replying all in MMS on s4
I am able to create MMS messages, but am unable to reply all. I have gone into the basic messaging settings, and there are no options for changing this. When I do reply, it only messages back the sender. Android version 4.4.2
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Where to put supersu zip file while rooting HTC One M8
I'm following the instructions at http://htc-one.wonderhowto.com/how- to/unlock-bootloader-root-your-htc-one-m8-0154444/ and have found a stage where I don't have enough information, which is at Step 9 in the instructions, which says "Start by grabbing SuperSU from Chainfire directly on your phone, or download and plac...
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How to drag apps to the task tray?
I am trying to drag icons to my task tray using my galaxy s3 v4.0.4. However when I am dragging the icons down to the tray the task icons dissappear and a bunch of options appear like info and delete. How can I pin apps. I have looked everywhere and not found a solution for this problem. Please help.!!
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Can't establish a reliable connection to the server
I bought huwaei G6 and upon giving my user and password it says > Can't establish a reliable connection to the server I have been trying many forums but nothing I found that is working. I tried adding other accounts like Facebook of Twitter etc, and they are working fine.
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LG G2 getting sluggier by the day
I'm not sure if this is specific to this model or not, but I am having troubles understanding how four cores of over 2GHz can perform so miserably slow. During the last few days, it's gotten to the point where if I am typing, I have to pause between words, or the new word will replace the old one in the text. I am runn...
70007
Mountiscript error
When I tried to use my sd card partition as internal memory of my phone using link 2sd app it shows that mountscript error , what I have to do? Its already rooted.
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How to add contact from email?
Someone sends me an email with a phone number, address, etc. I want to add it to my contacts. I'd think it would be somewhat simple, but it is quite difficult. I can click on the phone number, call it, hang up before it rings (ick!), go to call history, long click on the number , then add to contacts. Of course then ...
4526
Is it possible to disable roaming entirely, not just networking during roaming?
When trying to google the solution to this I mostly just find instructions on how to disable data connections during roaming. To clarify why I'm asking, I have a contract with a small local phone company and they have a roaming contract with a large local provider. When roaming on the large providers network I get call...
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TI SensorTag firmware Update through OAD(over-the air ) in android
Help me to upload firmware through android app in nexus 7 ,as I have build my sensor tag project through IAR embedded workbench,but I didnt find any app for OAD firmware update in android, when I am trying to update firmware through TI ble device manager android app, its telling "OAD service is not available" while it ...
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Camera App keeps on updating
Google made their camera app update available on the play store. This update does replace the system app. BUT I do not want that update, since I use the countdown-timer, wich is not available after the update. So I went into app-mgmt, deinstalled the update, unchecked notify-updates. But - it still keeps updating that ...
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How to set up Hotmail as exchange ActiveSync on HTC Droid Incredible?
On my Motorola Droid, I was able to set up Hotmail as an Exchange Active Sync account. I followed the settings in http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_live/b/windowslive/archive/2010/08/30/hotmail- now-supports-push-email-calendar-and-contacts-with-exchange-activesync.aspx and everything worked fine. However, on my wife'...
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Sony Xperia Arc S, changing the "my number" in contact list?
I've recently purchased a second-hand phone and my number is different than the one shown. How can I either remove it or change it? I've tried to add a field to it but that doesn't work either.
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ZTE StarTrail : Android Update 2.2 to 2.3.3 or an other version
I'm new android user. I just buy un android phone: ZTE StarTrail. The current version is android 2.2 (Froyo). I would like update my system to 2.3.3 or an other version. i saw there is version each for device (HTC, Samsung ....). I don't found a version for my device. Where can I found android a version that is specifi...
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Why is the SD-card mounted to "/sdcard/external_sd" instead of "/sdcard" (or "/mnt/sdcard")?
I recently upgraded my phone to an LG Motion 4G (Android 4 ICS). I see that the sdcard is mounted at `/sdcard/external_sd`. I also noticed that this appears to be the same with some other newer models. Apps expect the sdcard to be at `/sdcard`. I assume the manufacturers want to include a lot of internal storage, but w...
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I'm looking for a way to work offline with Google Tasks
Is it possible to work offline with Google Tasks and then sync it back when online? My connection is not stable over here. Please share if you know how to. Thank you!
33186
Data Network mode doesn't get activated on gingerbread 2.3.4
This happened all of a sudden. I could not start the 3g on my phone. The Data Network mode is always deactivated now. Although, when I go to Settings > Wireless and network settings > Mobile network settings, the Use packet data option is checked. Unchecking this option and checking again doesn't work. Installing the i...
5293
Does Samsung Galaxy S keep GPS location in camera taken photo metadata?
Does anyone know if Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000's camera taken photos keep information about GPS location from when they were taken? Thank you
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How to end call via adb in android 2.2.1?
Im creating small call center like system based on pyadb. I was developing for my phone which has custom SlimKat ROM - kitkat based. To call i do :`adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.CALL -d tel:xxxxxxxxx` To end the call i do `input keyevent KEYCODE_ENDCALL` and it works like a charm on my phone. But now my b...
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Received Contact via WhatsApp is stored in Phone - How to move it to Google without losing the image
For some time now I'm experiencing the following issue: When someone sends me a contact via WhatsApp it is stored in my phone and not my Google address book. How can I move this thing to Google or configure WhatsApp to save it to Google? When I use the *.vcf export I get mail and phone number but the image is lost some...
36001
Connecting Galaxy S2 ICS to Kies
I tried connecting my Samsung Galaxy SII(ICS) to Samsung Kies 2.0.2 through USB. But whenever i connect the cable, Kies asks me to switch the phone to Kies Studio mode. But I could not find this mode in USB connection. How do I connect my phone to Kies?
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Best Practice for transferring images to an Android phone?
I switched from iOS to Android, and wish to transfer my pictures. Where on the filesystem should I put the pictures? I first thought `/DCIM/camera`, but that's the directory for pictures shot with the phone. `/media` and `/Pictures` seem to be appropriate, too. I just want to set up everything in the best possibly way....
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WiFi Hotspot Security?
Is there any way to add extra security to a WiFi hotspot created by an Android phone? I am using a Samsung GT-S5300 with Android 2.3.6, and I am using the WiFi hotspot feature at home since Telkom doesn't offer ADSL in my area anymore. I need to be able to limit access to the hotspot to mine and my wife's laptops as WP...
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Formatting Android storage "zero out" technique
I have an Android mobile (Galaxy S3), and am really worried that my corporate information will be retrieved after a reset. I've seen shared video showing it is possible to recover data after hard reset. Mac has an interesting format option, i.e., to write zeros all over hard disks (lengthy but effective). Is it possibl...
42923
remove pic in quick setting grid
In the "quick settings" grid you get by pulling down the right-hand end of the notification bar, the top-left item is a photo. I'd like to edit or remove this photo, but when I tap it, it says "The contact doesn't exist." How can I edit or remove this photo?
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Installing LG Escape Drivers on Windows 7
I'm the guy who posted this. The provided answer didn't work on Ubuntu or Windows (it seemed to go into an infinite loop). I then tried SuperOneClick, and it didn't work either--then I noticed that ADB wasn't even detecting my phone. I tried installing the drivers from here, but that didn't help. Am I doing something w...
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Have I got the virus?
I have Google Nexus 7 tablet for some time and I recently noticed that I have file named "Designing for android.pdf" in "Download" folder (native OS folder) . Now problem is that I never downloaded this file ever, since I am not android app developer and neither I have plan to do it any sooner. Anyways coming back to i...
71358
Importing contacts from other phone to Moto G
I want to export my contacts from Micromax Q7 to Moto G. I have moved all the contacts to sim and then imported the contacts to Moto G from that sim. The problem is that each contact have more than one number but Moto G is showing only 1 number. How can I get those other numbers linked with the contacts?
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Is there a way to configure custom keyboard layouts?
There are a lot of apps out on the market that you can install to have a customized Keyboard with different languages and functionality, but I didn't find a way to get my own custom Keyboard layout on my device. Is it possible to get this running easily? I would like to have the left half of the single handed Coffee++ ...
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my tablet is not using my external SD card for storage
I have an 8 gig SD card I plugged into my tablet. When I go to settings and look at storage I can see I have a 7.2 gigs free on my external SD card. I downloaded a 700 meg file to /mnt/sdcard/Download but after doing this and checking storage I see there is still 7.2 gigs free on my SD card. I also have torrent program...
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Android USB "Disk Drive" disappeared on HTC EVO V 4G (Virgin Mobile)
I'm not sure if it's a result of the recent upgrade to ICS 4.0.3, but when I connect my USB cable to my Mac, I no longer see the "Disk Drive" option on the Android. My only choices are: * Charge only * HTC Sync * Media sync Is something broken? How can I transfer non-media files? I installed the HTC Sync app, but...
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Why is "search application provider" eating 90% of my Android CPU?
According to the "OS Monitor" app, the core "search application provider" is eating most of the CPU on my HTC Incredible S. There are multiple log messages with the following error : "Failed allocating fieldDir at startPos 0 row 10845" where the row value keeps increasing followed by another error "not growing since th...
41786
New Television icon appeared in my Android desktop
I have noticed a new Television icon appeared in my Android desktop. I have not clicked the icon thinking it could be a virus or spam. Never installed any Television application and I dont know how it appeared there. I have also Avast mobile antivirus installed. Just saw this thread, it could be the same issue but wa...
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Samsung Galaxy S 2 new software won't connect via USB with Mac?
My Samsung Galaxy S 2 just got updated software over the weekend and now it's completely different to use. I've nutted out most of it but it is no longer recognised by my laptop and I can't share or transfer files via USB anymore. My laptop is a MAC and runs OS X version 10.7.5. I plug my phone in and then go to `setti...
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Odin not allowing firmware to be flashed
I'm following the instructions here to try and upgrade the firmware to I9000XWJS8: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913 As soon as I hit start it does nothing, as you can see in the message window it says it's failed. It does this with JS8 or with the Gingerbread download, in Odin 1.7 and 1.3. What's...
38288
Can I change the handset software operator?
I have an HTC One X on the Orange network here in the UK. I sent my phone off for repair due to a bad screen. When it has come back 3 weeks later it seems to have been reloaded with T-Mobile software! My old Sim card will not work as it says it is network locked, and is asking for an 8 character unlock code. Orange say...
27980
Disable calendar to sync events to exchange server
I've added an event to my calendar locally on a phone. It was a meeting in the evening after my working hours. How am I surprised to realize that my stupid phone sync this event to exchange server and let this information publicly available to everyone on my work. How to disable such an updates? Local calendar should b...
37753
Bricked LG Optimus P999 using ROM Manager
I have the LG Optimus P999 from Wind Mobile. I downloaded ROM Manager and tried to flash a Cyanogenmod ROM (cm-7.2.0-p999.zip). The backup and flash said they went OK. But when it rebooted, it froze at the second LG logo and won't go anywhere. Booting into recovery mode did nothing. It took many tries to get the LG Opt...
37752
Random screen captures in Galaxy Tab 10.1
I have a recent issue with my Galaxy Tab 10.1 where the screen capture function randomly activates, and it is driving me crazy. I did a factory reset and the problem persists. It is more than accidental touching of the new quick reference key. It is completely random, most noticeable while whatching a movie etc. Other ...
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make website offline available and browse later without 3G connection
I have a Nexus 7 (wireless only) and no smart phone. How to make a web site offline (mirror) available that I later can read it without internet connection? > example site http://www.tagesanzeiger.ch I don't wish articles, I wish full web site with all articles. Tried several apps from Play Store, but they crashes when...
30763
Why is pressing touch tone keypad not transmitted during calls?
Recently, my wife's phone started acting weird in that when connected in a phone call, pressing the touch tone keypad is not working. You can hear the tone being pressed in the speaker, but the other end of the phone call is not getting the tone transmitted. What might be causing this and how could I go about getting t...
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How to make Opera Mini the default browser?
I have tried many times to change my phone browser from the stock android to Opera mini... As you all know the stock browser is slow and unresponsive. Before I get overloaded with comment: YES I HAVE CLEARED THE DEFAULT FOR THE STOCK BROWSER THEN TRIED CLICKING ON A LINK. And: NO it has not asked me what browser I want...
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HTC One S vibration keeps getting turned on for normal profile
I have a HTC One S with stock ROM (latest update) and stock launcher, no root or anything. Android is 4.0.4 ICS. HTC Sense 4.1. In sound settings, for the normal sound profile, I turn vibration for calls/messages/notifications off, but after some time it mysteriously comes back. I don't know what triggers it. It happen...
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How can I do a factory reset on a MyTouch 3G Slide?
I have a MyTouch 3G Slide w/ Android 2.2 and am having issues with the text messaging freezing up. I am trying to do a factory reset and looked under settings, sd card memory and security for the factory reset option and didn't see it. How do you reset the phone? I tried these instructions but couldn't get that screen ...
30769
The meaning of Androidisms
I see this word around but not sure what it means.? What do people try to say when the use th word Adroidisms?
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How to remove all of default speed dials of Opera Mobile?
Opera Mobile comes with some pre-loaded speed dials which annoy me. So, I remove them all leaving speed dials added by me. But, whenever I restart Opera Mobile after that, those default speed dials are restored. How to counter this?
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Problem with device pairing
I have problem in connecting android with a device. In froyo android 2.2 when I connect android with device it shows me pairing dialogue box and I successfully pair it. When i update my device from android 2.2 to android 2.3 i.e. ginger bread pairing dialogue box is not showing. I am using Bluetooth chat example of and...
40787
Vibration- Samsung Galaxy Ace
Can anyone guide me or advise on how to disable the in-built vibration for holding down on the screen whilst copy/paste to the clipboard? Have searched in Settings and cannot find it.
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Bricked (Hard?) Android I5510 recovery
I was attempting to install ClockworkMod and CynogenMod10 for my phone using odin. I followed the steps listed here http://nguyenkieuhung1984.blogspot.in/2012/02/odin-how-to-upgrade-samsung- galaxy-551_01.html And used 5.0.2.6_CWM_recovery_Gingerbread_willing.tar (Admittedly this was stupid since my phone was running f...
40781
16gb microSD card suddenly stopped working
A few months ago I bought a new 16gb micro card for my LG Optimus L9. It worked great until today when it suddenly stopped working. I already tried to restore the card but then my phone did not detect it. When I connected my phone to my PC and it shows that the size of card is only 45.8MB. So I don't know what to do no...
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What can I do to save my Samsung Galaxy from a bootloop?
I have a relatively old phone that I would like to make some use of again. It's the GT-I9000, and it's currently stuck in a bootloop. I'd like to install CyanogenMod on it. I've already flashed it with the CWM, however, I'm experiencing problems when trying to finally put the actual mod on the internal sd card. First o...
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Signed update.zip utility that backs up partitions to SD card?
I have a stock, unrooted Motorola Atrix 4G running Gingerbread 2.3.6. Due to an unexplained problem, I do not have significant access to the regular operation of the device, nor do I have USB access to use adb. I do, however, have an SD card that can be accessed from Recovery to install update.zip files. I am now looki...
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Is there any android support for bicycle sensors?
I've seen some Bluetooth Smart (4.0) technology for tracking tire rotation rate (bike speed), peddle rotation rate (cadence) and even heart rate monitors. Some heart rate monitors are supported by google mytracks now. Anybody aware of support for cycling sensors?
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Is there a multi-protocol chat client that doesn't require a separate account?
I use Pidgin on all my desktop computers because it's completely cross- platform (even Linux) and really like it. Unfortunately they don't have a mobile app. Is there a mobile chat client that allows you to add accounts from multiple protocols (AIM, GTalk, MSN, ICQ, etc.) and DOESN'T require you to create a separate ac...
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Daily notification of bad traffic along commute home
Is there an app that will notify me at a time i specify for days i specify (or weekdays) if there is currently heavy traffic on the route from my current location to a location i specify? Ideally with the option of then viewing the route on a map. Note: I'm in the UK, although i'm hoping for a solution that works with ...
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USB drivers on the xperia play
I'm helping out a friend with rooting Xperia play, I spent 5 hours trying to root it yesterday with him and we couldn't. We tried gingerbreak and z4mod but they did not work, so we tried the fastboot way and I can't seem to get the drivers installed properly. Whenever I try the command to check for the phone in cmd the...
14519
Delayed incoming GTalk messages
Recently, I performed a factory reset on my SGS (Froyo), since then all my incoming GTalk messages are seen arriving one hour before: if it is 5pm, the message is tagged 4PM. Well, I could live with that, but the problem is that my responses are tagged with the right time, therefore any further incoming messages will b...
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LG G2 GPS works only when screen is off!
I have the weirdest problem in my LG G2 - the GPS works only when I'm turning my screen OFF! * Running Kitkat * Problem reproduces with both Waze and Google Maps Navigation * Tried a factory reset, didn't help the problem
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HTC One M7 use Sense 5.5 app in Sense 6?
I updated to Sense 6, but to be honest I'm regretting it. The colors changed, the icon dock now feels too blended together, but whatever, I can deal with this. What I can't deal with, is the native camera app. I want to use the camera app that came with 5.5 (with dual buttons for photo/video, instead of having to click...
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Lost, deactivated phone being used by someone on wifi. Can I track it?
The person who found my deactivated phone sent me a threatening E-mail from my own mailbox. He suggests he is has been reading my recent mail and says he found the phone in front of my house, suggesting he knows where I live. I have changed all my passwords so he won't get new mail but can access anything already downl...
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How do I get Hangouts to work on a straight talk optiumus showtime?
Phone Model Number: LGL86C PRL Version: 59377 Andriod version: 4.0.4 Kernel version: 3.0.8 Software version: L86CV10a I have called straight talk wireless and they told me that my model phone does not have an APN setting. Does anyone know how to get around this so I can use hangouts as my main message sending app? I us...
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Oddities Reading boot.img - Way Too Big and Errors In Kernel
This is related to this question but as I've made some progress since and run into some rather different issues that would mean I'd essentially have to rewrite it to be a totally different question I've decided to make a new question. As in that question, some device info: * It's a BLU ADVANCE 4.0 * Board is Mediat...
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removed as member of a group where I was the admin after reinstalling whatsapp after it crashed!
I was the only admin in the group that I made, now after the app crashed and I reinstalled it - It says "Error you are not a participant in this group" So that means the group exists without any admin? How do I reinstate myself as admin and get the group back? Do I have to make it all over again & lose all the old mess...
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MI2S won't boot but recovery
My brand new _Xiaomi Mi2S_ automatically boots in recovery mode after I tried to install a custom Kitkat Miui ROM and for some reasons the installation was aborted. I don't know what to do. Is there a way to put a 'safe' ROM on the storage and install it? Don't know how to do it without normal boot mode... An yes: all ...
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Is there a way to export/share "favourite" gallery images?
I have selected a few hundred images as "favourite" in the stock Galaxy S3 Photo Gallery app. I can view these photos by tapping on the "Albums" drop down and choosing "Favourites". Once in this view I can open individual images or start a slideshow. There is no multi-select option like in "albums" view which allows fo...
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Galaxy S4: "Application cannot be installed in the default install location"
I had uninstalled some of my apps but now I can't install them again. Play Store gives me "Application cannot be installed in the default install location" error when the download is complete. I guess it's a common problem but none of the solutions worked! I don't even have an SD card! How the hell am I going to solve ...
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How does 'Android Lost' application work?
its very urgent and important for me. Lost my android device. Now I have come to know that its being used and is online. By checking the Android Robot symbol in my friends chat list meaning, that my gmail account is logged in the android device. And What I did is installed 'Android Lost' application from play.google.co...
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How do you restart the download manager service?
I was using my Nexus 7 (android 4.2.2) through the hotspot on my phone and the download manager was trying to download a large app update. I pressed and held the notification to get to the app info for download manager and disabled it. How do I re-enable it?
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What information is available to an app from the magnetometer?
I would like to know what other functionality is provided by the magnetometer inside android devices besides allowing applications to display a compass. Can an app do anything else with it besides display compass functionality?
19164
Apply manual update on Xoom without an OTG cable
So the ICS update came out for Xoom and applying it is straight forward enough - pretty much like in any other case. Except, it seems to require the OTG cable. Would anybody know a way to do that without using such cable? I mean, applying the patch either from the internal memory or from the sd mount?
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How to stream audio from PC to Android Device over Bluetooth
I have a rooted Android Device running Android 2.3 Gingerbread and a PC(with Bluetooth dongle) running windows 7. My mobile has Bluetooth with A2DP support. I want to output the audio(not just music) of my PC to my Android Device over Bluetooth. i.e. I want my android device to work as an Audio Output Device(like heads...
11352
google-plus application for android 1.6?
Is there a google-plus application for Android 1.6? My device won't be updated to 2.0+, so unless someone writes a 1.6 compatible app, I'm stuck without it.
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iPhone-to-Android convert: how do I change the lock screen, set up 2-click speed dialing, etc.
I just left my iPhone 3G for a Samsung Galaxy S II Android phone. I am trying to recreate certain iPhone behaviors and am wondering if it's possible, and how. 1. Android 2.3's default lock screen is just a giant picture tile that you have to tap-swipe out of the way. I don't like it, as the tap-swipe distance require...
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How to move App Data from rooted Gingerbread to unrooted KitKat?
I want to move App Data of some apps from my rooted Galaxy S (Gingerbread 2.3.5) to unrooted Nexus 7 G1 (KitKat 4.4.2) & I don't want to root my Nexus 7. So, Titanium Backup restore on Nexus 7 isn't possible. My Gingerbread device is already rooted to backup App Data & App Data restore to unrooted KitKat device is also...
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LG Optimus P690 - how to launch silently
Is there a way ( _without_ rooting) to skip the startup sound on LG Optimus P690 if sound was not disabled before turning the phone off?
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Installing apps from Android Market or alternatives to a virtual Android x86 device
I'm using Oracle Virtual Box to emulate an Android-x86 device. I installed android-x86-2.2-r2-sparta.iso to a virtual HD. Are there any way to install apk packages from Android Market (http://market.android.com) or do I have to download them only from "unnoficial ways"? Any suggestions for the 2nd case? PS: Note that I...
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Hebrew vowels not rendering correctly on web page.
Sample web page: http://hebrewresources.com/html5problems/buttonText.html The letters are okay but the vowels (niqudot) under them are not aligned properly at all. Happens in both Firefox and the default browser on my EVO running Android 2.3.5. Sample page looks fine on Firefox for Windows and iPhone browser.
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ABNT2 keyboard for Android x86 2.2 r2 sparta "distro"
I'm using Oracle Virtual Box to emulate an Android-x86 device. I installed android-x86-2.2-r2-sparta.iso to a virtual HD. Then I changed config to put it in Portuguese (Brazil) language. It is ok until that point. But in keyboard options there isn't ABNT2 keyboard layout, so some keys are missmatch the machine keyboard...
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Samsung GT-i9000 not detect USB connectivity in Windows 8
I bought a new windows 8 laptop and tried to install the phone driver to recognize it, but can't succeed: I installed and restared the Samsung driver package and restared my computer, I also tried to search through the device Manager on the web but it didn't find anything (which is strange because in Windows 7 it did f...
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will deleting my whatsapp account delete my messages from my contacts phone?
I wanted to know if my messages will still be visible to the people I sent them to in the past when I delete my whatsapp account. I basically want my whatsapp messages to be deleted from their phone. Thanks, Anam
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How to transfer a file from my downloads folder to my media folder? (Nexus 4)
I have downloaded an mp3 I want to use as a ringtone. I don't want to connect my phone (Nexus 4) to my computer, I just want to transfer the file from my downloads folder to the appropriate folder where it can be used as a ringtone. I'd rather not download an app for this. Any suggestions?
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I have less than 40 apps (including system apps); What else can I remove?
I'm trying to remove as much bloatware as possible, but there is no information about some of them on Google. Here is the list of apps I'm not sure **what they are for:** * com.android.provision * com.android.keyguard (WHY doesn't it have a name in apps list? After removing it, I couldn't use the S2 home button. Th...
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I just got a new Android phone and I'm wondering how google got all my old phone numbers
I finally upgraded from an incredibly old and aging blackberry to a new Galaxy S5. I like the phone, but the amount of information google is trying to squeeze out of me is feeling incredibly invasive. The phone came with a new SIM card that I put in it and when I turned it on and looked at my contact list, I was very s...
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How to turn on Haptic feedback on Galaxy Tab 4?
I think I have searched in all the sub-folders for a place to turn on Haptic feedback on my new Galaxy Tab 4? I know it just barely came out, but for the life of me, I can't find anything remotely close to turning it on. Using stock Samsung keyboard and SwiftKey. Neither has helped.
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Can I increase signal strength on my Samsung Galaxy s4 active?
I recently purchased a used Samsung Galaxy S4 that used to be on AT&T, but it has been unlocked, or something so that I can now use it on Koodo (canadian carrier). The signal is very weak. It's so weak that talking on the phone has been a hassle because people can't really hear me and I can't hear them. I found out how...